The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family-Chapter 1136 - 259: Eternal Sinner_3

The two followed and entered the mansion.

Pei Qian had just ordered a medicinal diet for internal injuries, which used all precious herbs—exactly what Pei Qin was eating. Pei Qian was already fuming with rage, and upon seeing Fang Hui and Feng Shouxing come over, she immediately directed her anger at them, "What kind of relatives are you? What kind of aunt is that? I’ve never heard of such a person as an aunt in my whole life! Help us, siblings? How much did you take from my home, how much stuff did you take away, I’ve kept a detailed account of all of it! Let’s see who owes who! The shameless and vicious things you’ve done, if they were to be made public, do you think anyone would still be on your side?"

Perhaps Pei Qian couldn’t remember other things very well, but she clearly remembered every wrongdoing against them and every person who had harmed them.

Feng Shouxing thought that Pei Qin would want to save face and would not take things to extremes, but instead of receiving a warm welcome upon entering the mansion, he ended up being scolded and lectured.

Pei Qin herself didn’t even know just how many shameless things she had done—Fang Hui was too greedy! They had the capital and could’ve simply run a noodle shop honestly, and she wouldn’t have let anyone sabotage it; with just a mention that she once patronized it, the business for their pulled noodles and sesame pancakes would not be bad.

"General Pei! General Mo! The Emperor and all the officials are waiting for both of you!" the Eunuch in charge greeted them and led them into the Imperial Study Room, smiling.

Emperor Yongle, Xiao Guangzhao, several chancellors from the Cabinet, and Old General Dou and other senior officials were all present. They had been waiting since the morning assembly, as Pei Qin had revealed her identity yesterday, and today she would surely come to resign her post again.

"Emperor!" Pei Qin and Mo Heng entered and paid their respects.

"Beloved Officers, please rise," Xiao Guangzhao said with a smile, raising his hand.

Pei Qin then greeted Shen Bi, Old General Dou, and others with a smile and a nod, "Quite a gathering here! It’s like a trial with three chambers. You’re not going to chop off my head today, are you?"

Old General Dou couldn’t fathom the thoughts of this young Emperor, and there were indeed those opposed to impeachment in The Imperial Court. Glancing at Shen Bi and others, he chuckled and said to Pei Qin, "General Pei’s achievements in subduing the Wa Ci and pacifying the Rong Clan are monumental. Although there were infractions, in times of the nation’s peril, every man must bear responsibility; it was an emergency, so it’s excusable. Besides, General Pei’s merits far outweigh her faults—who else will we find to replace you if we cut off your head?"

Pei Qin immediately picked up on this, "Hmm! The late Emperor also said that I am one of a kind, a treasure among people!"

Shen Bi and the others twitched their lips. Her temper had not changed at all...

Without waiting for them to speak, Mo Heng submitted the resignation again, requesting to retire and return the title of Tiance General Mansion, "My wife is but a woman who incidentally made a name for herself, all thanks to everyone’s efforts, the late Emperor’s blessings, and the Emperor’s support. Women should not engage in politics nor hold official positions, and it is time for my wife to retire after achieving her goals! As for the Manufacturing Bureau, if the Emperor trusts me, I can take charge. With dedicated research, I am confident that I will develop advanced weaponry!"

Pei Qin felt quite at ease. She only held a ceremonial title of Tiance General Above First Rank, without real power, military authority, or influence, and at the Manufacturing Bureau, she was merely laboring for nothing, even having to subsidize it with her own money. Now, being relieved of this title spared her all those troubles!

Emperor Yongle glanced at Pei Qin and laughed, "I have summoned all the chancellors here today to discuss this matter. Beloved Officer Pei’s contributions are great, her toils and efforts immense. She stands as a model of a woman not yielding to men, a paragon for My Great Chu! Moreover, a fortunate general for The Imperial Court! Since Beloved Officer Pei only holds a ceremonial title of Tiance General, she has been refusing everything I give, even working for me in the Manufacturing Bureau! How can I let such a fortunate general go?"

Damn it all! She knew it and yet wouldn’t let me resign outright! Pei Qin cursed inwardly, "Emperor! It’s truly contrary to our ancestral traditions and unseemly for a woman to be mingling in The Imperial Court every day!"

Emperor Yongle laughed heartily and waved a Little eunuch over.

Two little eunuchs carefully brought over a plaque inscribed with four large characters: A Peerless Heroine! Along with two lines of smaller text.

"Though My writing can’t compare to the masters’, these few characters carry all My passion and admiration. Since Beloved Officer Pei doesn’t want worldly goods, I grant this plaque to you! Not just the plaque, there’s also an archway!" Emperor Yongle said, smiling at Pei Qin.

Pei Qin inwardly cursed, but her face showed delighted surprise, her eyes shining, "Thank you, Emperor! Thank you, Emperor! This plaque is truly a fine possession! It can be passed down through generations! The archway is wonderful too!"