Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1157

Chapter 1157 -1151: A Mantis Trying to Stop a Chariot

The governor’s eyes brightened upon hearing this, and he looked back at his wife: “Madam! This is our whole family’s chance for survival!”

Ye Yingnan’s hand, hidden in her sleeve, clenched tightly. This Jade Pendant is the only thing she can use to negotiate with Zhou; she must use it well.

“What about my husband’s position? I want you to arrange for him to enter Dadu City as Minister of Revenue and ensure that he will never be stripped of his office!” Ye Yingnan demanded loudly.

The position of Minister of Revenue is indeed a lucrative one.

Xiao Ruohai’s smile deepened: “Governor’s wife… this is getting a bit much.”

“It’s not me who’s pushing the limits, but taking this Jade Pendant to anyone might not be enough to convince them—it’s a risk that could lose someone’s head, and it requires my daughter to take the risk by personally bringing my Jade Pendant!” Li Yingnan’s gaze was resolute, “To ask for a spot for my daughter to take the imperial exams is the least that should be given to her, and what about me… what about my husband? Shouldn’t all this be arranged properly?”

Ye Yingnan bit her lip and continued: “I can compromise; it doesn’t have to be the Emperor of Zhou’s younger brother marrying my daughter, someone else will do! Or let the Emperor of Zhou’s sister be engaged to my son! Otherwise, I would rather smash the Jade Pendant and never hand it over! I, Ye Yingnan… would rather shatter like jade than live like pottery! I’ve never bowed to anyone in my life!”

The governor’s eyes widened as he looked at Ye Yingnan, feeling she might have gone mad. The Emperor of Zhou’s stance was clear, yet she refused to give up her ambition.

“Are you trying to kill the whole family?!” In a rare show of firmness, the governor, who had been forever submissive in front of Ye Yingnan, rebuked her for the first time, “You’ve never bowed to anyone, but don’t you realize who you’re facing?! They’re your family! This time… we’re facing Zhou! It’s our father-in-law and I who have spoiled you to not know your limits, don’t you see you are going to kill the whole family!”

“I don’t know!” Ye Yingnan shouted, “I’ve spent my entire life planning for you! Planning for the children! What gives you the right to blame me?”

“The Governor’s wife is truly confused!” Xiao Ruohai said with indifference, “Even if the engagement is set, what of it? If His Majesty is displeased with the marriage, ensuring your daughter or son meets an early demise is all too easy. Are we, in Zhou, afraid to kill the offspring of a traitor from a rival nation?”

Ye Yingnan’s spine tensed.

“As long as our Emperor is unhappy… doesn’t like them, there’s no need for the Hidden Guard, just a slight leak of word can see people killing your entire family like fish crossing the river!” Xiao Ruohai shook his head, “The safety of the whole family still hinges on the marriage; Madam, you better choose properly!”

Ye Yingnan suddenly collapsed to the ground, as if her soul had been extracted.

The governor crawled and knelt in front of his wife, tore off the Jade Pendant, then shuffled to Xiao Ruohai, raising it high above his head: “Sir, I beg you… please speak favorably of us before His Majesty, ask His Majesty to forgive my wife’s offenses, all the guilt and punishment, let it fall on me alone! I beg His Majesty to spare my wife and children! I’m willing to face death!”

Ye Yingnan’s pupils trembled, her gaze falling on the husband she had always despised.

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