Crossing the Nongmen: The Space of Doctor Women is on fire!

Chapter 513 Why Are You So Good to Me?
"Those I killed all deserved to die. They offended the imperial authority, colluded with the enemy, and betrayed the country. They never considered my feelings; they only cared about themselves! Tell me, shouldn't I have killed them?"

Yang Jinfan was shocked by these words. She looked at the man in front of her with disbelief, who was known as a "tyrant". She thought it was an exaggeration, but it turned out to be true.

Why were you nice to her before?
Medical skills?
Isn't the world-renowned Guihun Valley a better value for money than her?
"Then why are you so good to me?"

The man in front of her had many flaws, but he was impeccable when it came to her. She thought about it for a long time and felt that his kindness to her had gone beyond the boundaries of exploitation, and was more like an act of making amends.

Emperor Jingde silently looked away, wanting to skip the question.

He was kind to her because of the bond of blood between them; she was the person he had been searching for all these years, and he only wanted to treat her with all his heart. However, coveting the throne was a challenge to his authority, and that was unacceptable.

No one can.

"You'll understand later. All you need to do is answer me: you've handled everything perfectly – conquering Shu, forming an alliance with Yunnan – was it all for the court, for me, or did you want my throne?"

He was already in his forties, and it was only a matter of time before he had to consider an heir. He had previously put a lot of effort into raising his legitimate son, but that boy was a complete disappointment to him. He actually joined forces with the maternal relatives to rebel. He should have strangled this disobedient and unfilial thing in his swaddling clothes!

All the other princes were unfit for important positions, but this child who had not grown up in his presence was both literate and skilled in martial arts, knowledgeable in medicine, knew when to advance and retreat, and was adept at maneuvering and controlling situations. He was young, responsible, and had the same demeanor as him in his youth.

If she could take over her position, it would definitely be the best choice.

But her biggest mistake was teaming up with a useless prince who was crippled in both legs to do those ambitious things!
Yang Jinfan raised his hand and gently smoothed the stray hairs on his smooth forehead. He elegantly twirled the emerald green jade bracelet on his slender wrist. His beautiful almond-shaped eyes were as calm as a deep pool, yet they also carried the untamed spirit that a young man should have.

"As a member of the Northern Wind Kingdom, isn't it my duty to do things that benefit the country and its people? By conquering Shu, we can vigorously develop Shu brocade, transforming Jin Guan City into a prosperous region in the southwest, allowing the people to live a life of plenty. Shouldn't we also eliminate corrupt officials and restore peace and tranquility to the people of Shu?"

"The alliance with Yunnan was also for the sake of peace between Yunnan and Sichuan. The people of Yunnan suffered greatly because the local chieftains were tyrannical. The people of Sichuan also suffered because they were manipulated by officials. Is this what they deserve?"

"Your Majesty, who sits firmly on the throne, think back to how long it has been since you truly paid attention to your people. Does someone doing what you should be doing for you automatically mean they have rebellious intentions?"

“Then I should remind you that before you bestowed your titles upon me, I was a carefree child living with my parents. The titles and wealth you have given me were things I neither cared about nor wanted.”

The girl stood there steadily, the white light from outside the hall shining on her back and illuminating her flowing hair. She looked like a celestial being descended to earth, her beauty ethereal and otherworldly, yet her eyes held a deep compassion for the world.

Emperor Jingde seemed to be suddenly awakened, his eyes reddening. He had only heard a few words from what had just been said and wanted to deny it.

"No, those aren't your parents! They aren't!"

"How could they not be? Although they found me and we are not related by blood, they raised me and loved me dearly. In my heart, they are my parents."

"No, that's not the case!"

Emperor Jingde growled to stop her from continuing. These words were more hurtful than her earlier "ambition" about coveting the throne, like sharp swords piercing the depths of his heart.

Yang Jinfan was puzzled. If it wasn't like that, then what was it?
Could it really be as she had guessed...?

Emperor Jingde turned his back to her, forcing himself to calm down. Complex emotions surged in his weathered eyes, and a young, famous, and stunningly beautiful face kept flashing through his mind. He let out a long sigh: "Go back first. Let that rebellious son go back to the Princes' Quarters to reflect on his mistakes. Without my permission, he is not allowed to step out of the palace!"

Yang Jinfan watched his retreating figure, feeling a mix of loneliness, anger, and helplessness.

What is powerless?
She was completely baffled, her only concern being the instability of the throne. She couldn't understand why, when she was the one who forced her way into the capital and the palace, it was Yao Ge who was punished.
"Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince has done nothing wrong. It was I who acted willfully, forcibly entered the Imperial Palace in the capital, and disobeyed the imperial decree. I am guilty and willing to accept punishment!"

Yang Jinfan lifted the front of his riding robe and knelt down, solemnly kowtowing to Emperor Jingde. The sound of his forehead hitting the floor echoed throughout the hall, like a heavy hammer striking his heart.

"Do you really think I wouldn't bear to punish you? Get out!"

An inexplicable sense of irritation spread, and Emperor Jingde flung his sleeves and walked toward the inner hall, leaving Yang Jinfan alone kneeling in the main hall, bewildered.

Didn't she want him to be punished?
Looking up again, there was no one in sight. Yang Jinfan knelt on the ground, staring blankly at the furnishings in front of her. After a while, she stood up, turned around, and left.

The figure hidden behind the palace pillar watched her leave, the emotions in his eyes gradually shifting from mixed feelings to indifference.

"Guards, come with me to visit Consort Yang!"

Yang Jinfan left the main hall and returned alone along the palace road. Chaoyan from the princess's residence had received the news and was already waiting at the palace gate. Upon seeing her come out, she immediately ran over excitedly to check her over from all angles.

"Your Highness, you're finally back! Are you alright? Did the Emperor give you any trouble?"

Upon noticing the lingering red marks on Yang Jinfan's forehead, Chaoyan felt a pang of heartache and made a move to pull her onto her back.

"I'm fine, I'm sorry to have worried you, sister. Yao-ge and the others are still at the city gate. You should go back and tell the others in the manor to make proper arrangements. Master and the others have all returned with us, and we'll host a banquet for them at the manor tonight. Thank you for your hard work, sister!"

Overwhelmed by the repeated calls of "sister," Chaoyan could only obediently return by carriage along the same route. Yang Jinfan, just as he had come, used his lightness skill to return to the city gate.

There were more people on the street, and when they saw the young and arrogant princess, they looked at her as if they had seen a ghost. They stared at her as she jumped on the rooftop, unable to believe that someone who had disobeyed the emperor's orders could return unharmed.

"Could the eldest princess... really be threatening the emperor?"

"Tsk, what nonsense are you talking about? The eldest princess is just one person, how could she possibly threaten so many imperial guards and shadow guards in the palace?"

"How did she manage to come back alive?"

"Nonsense, the Princess did nothing wrong. She went to quell the rebellion, but after she accomplished her mission, she was falsely accused of treason. Who could stand that?"

"How do you know it's just slander? So many officials went to Sichuan and didn't come back safely, but she not only came back, but also formed an alliance with the Yunnan region. Do you believe that?"

Four thousand today~