On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince's Hidden Illness Chapter 556: 556 Reasons for Nomination

Chapter 556: Chapter 556 Reasons for Nomination

“My brother Leng Yi wrapped in horsehide, died for the glory of Tiancheng, and all his rits were taken by Lai Hao. Ti is the best proof, as over the years Lai Hao has shown no talent or virtue, completely unfit for great responsibilities.”

Leng Yu Yan’s expression was indifferent, her voice calm.

Only she herself knew how agitated she was, and at that mont, she wished she could find her enemy and kill them with her own hands.

But where was the enemy? She had no idea!

The princes she had originally suspected were now nowhere to be found.

Today, how she wished she could tell her brother that she had beco the top scorer.

Her brother had said that the best two paths for the boys of Tiancheng were either to go to war or to take the Imperial Examination, and he had wanted to experience both.

The Imperial Examination was her brother’s dream!

Her brother had been to war but never made it to the examination. Today she finally fulfilled her brother’s other dream!

Many officials present were familiar with Leng Yi ntioned by Leng Yu Yan. Leng Yi’s valiant figure had once earned much admiration, and it was said that whether it was the main branch or a side branch, the Leng Family was outstanding.

However, no one had anticipated that Leng Yi would fall in a battle six years ago.

Leng Yu Yan turned, her smile cold: “Lai Hao, wouldn’t it be better for you to just wait to inherit the noble title, rather than coveting the official position I earned as top scorer?”

Consort Xian once said that Leng Zongfa was given the title of Marquis Ningyuan because he had once scored well in an examination, coupled with the fact that Consort Xian’s mother and Madam Lai were sisters.

But what she later found out was that it was because of her brother Leng Yi’s military exploits, and the Emperor’s sympathy for Leng Zongfa having lost his eldest son, that Leng Zongfa was exceptionally granted the hereditary title of Marquis Ningyuan.

Lai Hao wiped his sweat with a hand: “I too wish to do what I can for Tiancheng!”

Leng Yu Yan smiled: “How the noble title of Marquis Ningyuan was acquired, Marquis Lai is very clear. If my brother Leng Yi were still alive, the Princely Heir of the Marquis Mansion would be my brother Leng Yi, yet now it has beco Lai Hao.”

“I never knew soone’s face could be so thick, taking advantage of one good thing and wanting to seize another?”

Leng Yu Yan raised her voice: “Lai Xuan, with both literary and martial talents, possesses much of my brother’s grace…”

With that, she bowed to the Emperor: “Therefore, I recomnd Lai Xuan.”

“Beilan’s words have moved ,” the Emperor sincerely said, “Since the younger son of the second house of Marquis Ningyuan’s Mansion, Lai Xuan, is still young, let him be well cultivated.”

“As for Lai Hao…” The Emperor deliberately paused, his murky eyes scanned the crowd below before adding, “This man once sought credit by bringing in a fake divine doctor, having already committed the cri of deceiving the ruler. Such a person must not be allowed into officialdom.”

Upon hearing this, Leng Zongfa and Lai Hao’s knees went weak, and they stumbled, imdiately kneeling: “Emperor, please have rcy!”

The Emperor broached old grievances and would not be mollified; even if they could find Consort Xian to plead on their behalf now, it was probably too late.

The Emperor then said: “Marquis Ningyuan has failed in his duties as a father, let the hereditary title of Marquis Ningyuan’s Mansion henceforth change to hereditary demotion.”

Hereditary demotion ant that when Lai Hao inherited the title, he would only be Earl of Ningyuan.

With each successive generation, the rank would drop another level.

Gradually the noble title would diminish until it disappeared completely.

With this action, the Emperor had passed down a penalty.

On the surface, Marquis Ningyuan’s Mansion was still Marquis Ningyuan’s Mansion, but it was far from its forr glory!

Leng Zongfa had never anticipated that while his mother had sent him and his father to secure an official position, not only had they failed to grab it, but their own noble title was reduced to hereditary demotion.

The stipends from the court would also decrease, and with Lai Hao’s frivolous nature, could he possibly sire a grandson with potential?

Their family was utterly ruined!

Full of rage, Leng Zongfa turned to Lai Zonghui: “Second brother, won’t you plead on behalf of your elder brother?”

Lai Zonghui respectfully bowed to the Emperor: “The Emperor’s judgnt is wise and discerning!”

“The ungrateful creature, hasn’t your second house of the Marquis Mansion had its share of benefits? In the future, when Lai Jiajia marries, won’t she still rely on the reputation of the Marquis Mansion?” Leng Zongfa grasped at Lai Zonghui like he was clutching at the last straw.

Lai Zonghui replied steadily: “Children have their own fortunes. In Marquis Ningyuan’s Mansion, our second house indeed hasn’t received much benefit. Everyone knows that I, Lai Zonghui, entered officialdom on my own rits, unlike Big Brother who stepped on Leng Yi’s blood to get his official position.”

Continuing further would have been the utmost humiliation.

Leng Zongfa did not wish to recall how he had, in such a deaned posture, bade farewell to the Emperor before leaving Xiande Hall.

The Emperor on the Dragon Chair shifted his position and, raising his hand, ordered soone to bring forth a plaque and send it to Prince Zhenbei Mansion.

Inscribed on the plaque were the words “Top Scorer in the Imperial Examination,” bold and vigorous in style.

Leng Yuyue seed quite pleased with the sight, thinking that with this plaque being sent to Prince Zhenbei Mansion, his sister would surely be sent back as well.

Before long, the Emperor stood up from the Dragon Chair and left, with everyone respectfully seeing him off.

Ye Yuan approached Leng Yu Yan and, using the hand that had once been injured, gave a thumbs up: “Ah Yan, you really did our won proud!”

Leng Yu Yan saw her finger move flexibly and smiled with relief: “You flatter , Lady.”

At that mont, Ji Qingyu also ca over: “Ah Yan, shall we go to my tavern to celebrate?”

Leng Yu Yan gently shook her head: “Thank you, but no need.”

Ye Yiheng, an eye veil covering his eyes, pretended still not to see and called out: “Yanyan, co quickly to assist .”

Leng Yu Yan nodded in salute to Ye Yuan and Ji Qingyu, the mother and son duo, then promptly went to aid Ye Yiheng.

As they crossed the threshold of Xiande Hall, it seed to Ji Qingyu that he saw a challenging and triumphant look in Ye Yiheng’s eyes beneath the eye veil.

—

The “Top Scorer in the Imperial Examination” plaque was delivered to Prince Zhenbei Mansion.

Ye Yiheng, following the Leng siblings, also arrived at the Prince Mansion, and Ye Jiu accompanied them.

They stood in front of the plaque, pondering where this prestigious sign should be hung.

Song Guo said, “The Commandery Princess will soon be the Crown Princess Consort. In my view, this plaque should be sent to the Eastern Palace.”

Wei Liang objected, “Mr. Song, that’s not right. The Commandery Princess is currently our Prince Mansion’s Commandery Princess, so naturally the plaque should remain here!”

Leng Yuyue nodded, “Wei Liang speaks truly!”

Just then, Ye Yiheng suddenly spoke, “In my opinion, the plaque stays in the Prince Mansion, but Yanyan will return with to the Eastern Palace.”

“Your Highness, the Imperial Examination is over, and Yan’er should stay at the Prince Mansion. Didn’t we agree on this?” Leng Yuyue furrowed his brows, his fists clenching in restless irritation.

“Weren’t we discussing where to hang the plaque?” Leng Yu Yan massaged her temples, “Just hang the plaque in the main hall.”

Having said that, she turned and walked away.

Seeing her head toward her own courtyard, Leng Yuyue finally relaxed.

“Your Highness, please stay for a al.”

His was a courtesy, thinking that Ye Yiheng, failing to take Yan’er with him, would likely leave for the Eastern Palace in a huff.

Unexpectedly, Ye Yiheng replied indifferently, “Very well, I’ll have both lunch and dinner at the Prince Mansion.”

Leng Yuyue was taken aback and turned to look at Ye Jiu, who had been following him closely; indeed, those with the surna Ye all had thick skins.

—

In the afternoon.

Mi Xinrong, An Shiqi, and An Ershijiu returned to the capital city from Yaoshou.

All along the way, they heard that the Commandery Princess had beco the top scorer, and also that soone from the palace had sent the “Top Scorer in the Imperial Examination” plaque to Prince Zhenbei Mansion with great fanfare. They were certain that the Crown Prince was at Prince Zhenbei Mansion, so they headed straight there.

By the ti they arrived, they found the masters of the house sitting in the main hall, staring at the plaque and drinking tea.

Ye Yiheng asked seriously, “What have you found out?”