I've Got This Cannon Fodder Trope Covered!

Chapter 43

Ning Hai had also taken the initiative to investigate and quickly replied, "The Gu family son has been quite indifferent to Princess Chengyi's advances... However, Madam Gu is very much taken by her, and Lord Gu is not in the capital, unaware of this matter."

Silence enveloped the room. Xiao Junzhan stood for a long time, his expression indifferent as he said, "Convey an imperial edict: Qi Yuxiao is to be punished for her public misdeeds—riding her horse through the streets, disturbing the peace, and repeatedly refusing to change her ways. Her title as a county princess will be revoked."

"..." Ning Hai paused and carefully replied, "Your Highness, Princess Chengyi was personally bestowed her title by the Emperor, and Princess Changle's temper..."

Although Princess Changle was already over thirty, the reputation of the Emperor's eldest daughter as a tyrant in the capital showed no signs of fading. How could she accept having her daughter's title taken away by her younger brother?

"What of that?" Xiao Junzhan's tone grew even more detached. "When the edict is issued, if anyone dares to object, you can just slap them, without concern for anything else."

Ning Hai instantly understood that His Highness was determined to vent his frustrations, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding for Princess Chengyi... and Qi Yuxiao.

...

The imperial edict was issued quickly.

As Wei Hanzhang finished her lunch and accompanied the Jiang family to drink tea and share heartfelt words, news reached the residence.

Upon hearing that the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Chengyi had even lost her title, not only did the Jiang family feel relieved, but Wei Hanzhang was also extremely pleased.

Sure enough, judging by Princess Chengyi's conduct, she was no good-natured person. Being too reckless would eventually lead to trouble. After all, even if she was the Emperor's niece, she could still be demoted at will.

"This is such good news! If I'd known sooner, I would have eaten another bowl of rice," Madam Jiang laughed. "His Highness's decree, and that Qi girl even dares to be dissatisfied? Now she's publicly humiliated; let's see if she still has the face to come out and cause trouble."

She looked at the red marks on the young girl's face and sighed, "My Ranran was nearly disfigured by her; now it can be considered..."

At this point, Madam Jiang bit back her words, giving a cold laugh and choosing not to say more.

Wei Hanzhang internally added for her mother: "This is karma."

Both mother and daughter were puzzled. Just yesterday, that prince had sent a whip as a coming-of-age gift for his niece, yet today she had lost her title entirely.

After pondering this confusion for a while, Wei Hanzhang cast it aside.

What did it matter what the reason was? After all, she was not someone who repaid virtue with resentment; Qi Yuxiao was having a rough time, and that made her happy.

Leaving Madam Jiang's Jingya Hall, Wei Hanzhang walked lightly next door.

As she entered, a relaxed smile on her face caught Xiao Junzhan's attention. He curiously asked, "Did something good happen?"

"I just heard some good news. Someone I don't like is having a terrible time..."

At this point, Wei Hanzhang suddenly remembered that this person could also be considered Qi Yuxiao's cousin, so she added, "You're a member of the royal family. Are you familiar with Qi Yuxiao?"