Harem Daily Life

Chapter 1056 Planting the Seeds of Desire

After the man in black left with the box, Lord Jing got up and left the study. He went straight out of the manor and the carriage wound its way around before stopping in front of an inconspicuous courtyard.

Upon entering the courtyard, Lord Jing went straight to the backyard. The woman, who had already gone to sleep, hurriedly got dressed and got up when she heard that the lord had arrived.

"Go to sleep, lie down quickly, lest you catch a cold," said Lord Jing as soon as he entered the room, his face full of tenderness and kindness.

"Your Excellency is coming so late, is it because you miss me?" The woman asked, her eyes alluring, as she parted her lips slightly.

Lord Jing stepped forward and pinched the soft flesh on her chest: "It has been many days since I last visited the Second Prince's Consort. I have indeed missed her very much."

The woman glared at him: "What are you still calling me, Second Prince's Consort? That short-lived wretch has probably been reincarnated long ago. I told you to call me Yin Yin! Uncle Jing, you always forget!"

Feng Yinyin was a princess of the Yan Kingdom. To win over the Xia Kingdom, the King of Northern Yan married a princess to the Xia Kingdom when the Great Zhou refused a marriage alliance with Xia, thus forming a kinship alliance. Later, when Yan and Great Zhou went to war, Xia provided considerable assistance and support. Unfortunately, Yan was defeated, and Xia was also purged by Great Zhou. Feng Yinyin and her husband, the second prince of Xia, were subsequently marginalized and became peripheral figures in the Xia royal power structure.

A few years later, the second prince died, and the Yan Kingdom was destroyed. Without her support, Feng Yinyin's life in the Xia Kingdom became increasingly difficult. Later, she learned that the Jing family had been chosen by the Great Zhou Emperor as puppets to govern Yan Prefecture on behalf of the Great Zhou. She then began to have ideas and wrote several letters to Marquis Jing, hoping that he would give her some support, considering that he had watched her grow up since she was a child.

Marquis Jing was originally a former subordinate of the Feng family. After changing masters, he did not want to completely destroy his path, so he secretly helped Feng Yinyin to make her life in Xia Kingdom less difficult.

Later, when the Xia Kingdom was in turmoil, Kang Mowan seized his brother's throne. At a critical moment, Feng Yinyin joined forces with the power given to her by the Marquis of Jing to rescue the former emperor of the Xia Kingdom and escape to Yanzhou for refuge.

Knowing that she was outnumbered and outmatched, Feng Yinyin gave herself to Jing Hou and became his woman.

After their passionate encounter, Lord Jing stopped to rest, panting heavily. Feng Yinyin leaned against him and asked softly, "Lord Jing, what have you thought about what you promised me?"

Marquis Jing's eyes darkened, and he gently coaxed, "Although the Great Zhou Emperor is traveling incognito, who knows how many forces he has secretly deployed? I think it's best not to act rashly. Wait until his people leave, and then I will slowly make preparations to help you restore your kingdom."

Feng Yinyin was somewhat displeased: "The Marquis always puts it off from today to tomorrow, and from tomorrow to the day after tomorrow. I can wait, but my father-in-law can't. He's getting old, and if he dies, I won't have any trump cards left."

Marquis Jing reassured him, "No one dies so easily. I've arranged for people to protect him, and no one knows he's hiding in the Huguo Temple. Don't worry, I will definitely support you fully in restoring the kingdom. It's just that we shouldn't rush things."

Feng Yinyin turned around, looking somewhat sorrowful: "The Marquis has simply taken my body and is no longer willing to help me."

Helpless, Lord Jing gently coaxed, "How could I be that kind of person? I also want to advance further in the future and no longer be dependent on others. Yinyin, everything should be done cautiously. The time is not right yet, so don't be reckless!"

Feng Yinyin wiped away her tears: "Then, Lord Marquis, when is the right time to start the uprising?"

Marquis Jing was silent for a moment: "We must proceed slowly. Restoring the kingdom is not just a slogan; we need soldiers, money, and provisions."

Currently, there are 100,000 troops stationed in Yanzhou, all of whom are elite troops of the imperial court. These people have not yet been bribed by Marquis Jing, so he dares not make a move against them.

On the other hand, there wasn't that much money. Ever since Jing Yuwei caused some trouble in the capital, His Majesty had lost trust in him and even sent an inspector. Before, he could embezzle some money, but now he was being closely watched and couldn't embezzle anything even if he wanted to.

Fortunately, he had the foresight to arrange for his son to marry the Fourth Princess. With this kinship ties in place, even if His Majesty considered his daughter's sake, he wouldn't completely destroy the Marquis of Jing's family. He would turn a blind eye to anything that would benefit the Marquis.

He sighed, "No matter what, we have to wait for His Majesty to leave, right? You have no idea how cunning the Great Zhou Emperor is. If he notices even the slightest clue, we're all doomed."

Feng Yinyin's eyes darkened, and she turned around to snuggle back into Lord Jing's arms: "Lord Jing, the Yan Prefecture under your jurisdiction is the former Yan Kingdom. With iron mines in hand, it is incredibly wealthy. Why not take advantage of the fact that the Great Zhou Emperor is in Yan Prefecture and directly replace him?"

Marquis Jing was startled: "No, absolutely not! That Great Zhou Emperor... you haven't seen how ruthless he was when he stormed into the Yan Kingdom's palace. Even the King of Northern Yan was no match for him. How could I possibly contend with him? Let's not think about such nonsense. Once he leaves Yanzhou, I will secretly arrange for men to escort the late Emperor of Xia back to seize power."

Feng Yinyin really couldn't stand Lord Jing's timid and hesitant manner. She pouted and said, "Lord Jing, such a good opportunity! As long as you poison the Great Zhou Emperor and his entourage, you can kill them in Yanzhou. Then you can pin the blame on the Xia Kingdom, provoke a war between the Xia Kingdom and the Great Zhou, and reap the benefits without lifting a finger."

Lord Jing's thoughts were not as simple as hers; he still refused, closing his eyes and refusing to speak.

Feng Yinyin, furious, leaned over and fanned the flames at Lord Jing: "Lord Jing, you are in your prime. Back then, you were one of the most dashing figures in the Jing family. Even after the fall of Yan, the Great Zhou Emperor appreciated you and entrusted you with the vast Yan Province. You were even once enfeoffed as the King of Han, a man of unparalleled prestige. Lord Jing, don't underestimate yourself. Who can say that you cannot inherit this destiny?"

A soft, boneless hand brushed over Lord Jing's body: "Lord Jing~ Haven't you ever enjoyed the glory of being the supreme ruler? Sitting on the high hall, receiving the worship of all people, at that time, not to mention me, you could have three thousand beauties."

The Marquis of Jing was intrigued by her words and slowly opened his eyes: "But... it's too risky."

Who wouldn't be tempted to become emperor? But what if the army fails and the throne is lost? Then everything they have now would be lost, not even their lives.

Marquis Jing is already this old, and he governs a large area of ​​Yanzhou. He can be considered a local emperor, so there is really no need for him to take any risks.

Seeing that he was still not swayed, Feng Yinyin was so angry that she almost lost her composure and could no longer maintain her gentle demeanor.

"My lord, I'm only thinking of you. You are wise and powerful. If we don't take advantage of the fact that the Great Zhou Emperor is right under our noses and wipe him out, we'll never have a chance at that position! Please, my lord, think it over carefully. I'm only doing this for your own good. Anyway, I'm just a weak woman. All I need is a roof over my head to shelter me from the wind and rain. I can't compare to you, my lord. You had the opportunity to make a name for yourself but you let it slip away."

Feng Yinyin didn't say anything more. Sometimes, pushing too hard can easily lead to rebellion. It's better to give advice every day. If you keep whispering in someone's ear, the seeds of desire will eventually take root and sprout.