Iconic Scene: Lin Yuxia Curses and Slaps Herself in the Face / Volume One: Chapter 291: Everyone Is Overprotective of Chen Qi; Talulah's "Defeat"

He knew that Lee's words had provoked his brother... because those words were a genuine challenge to imperial power. If broadcast, what would the people think of the current emperor? Would they believe that the emperor thought the same way?

What do you mean by "one or two counties"? Those are the lives of tens of thousands of people! To so casually dismiss the lives of tens of thousands of people, and yet you claim to have the entire nation in your heart? How ironic!

Perhaps because the content of the previous three episodes had already greatly affected his younger brother, the final line, "one or two counties," was the last straw that broke his psychological defenses.

"Zhen -- Change the screen, I'm tired and need to rest."

However, the Emperor of Great Yan, who was clearly not in a good mood, only gave the Imperial Guards this instruction before slowly leaving the rest room. It was only now that everyone realized that the one who had just made the move was actually the Emperor of Great Yan.

"Oh no, this guy! I knew he would definitely anger the Emperor!" Lin Yuxia slapped her forehead. She knew this was going to happen when she came to the palace.

Chen Huijie suddenly realized what was happening and immediately stood up, heading to find Talulah — Talulah had been rarely seen lately, never leaving her room. Chen Huijie had no idea what she was doing; Chen Qi had told her she was always resting, but surely she should be done resting by now?

At this moment, Zuo Xuanliao stood up and immediately cupped his hands to everyone, saying:

"Please rest assured, everyone. An old minister has gone to persuade His Majesty. Although His Majesty is a bit stubborn, he is not an intolerant ruler. Please wait for my news."

"Let's go too!"

As they spoke, Liang Xun and Ning Ciqiu immediately followed. After thinking for a moment, Wei Yenwu turned his gaze to Wenyue beside him. Wenyue nodded and followed the group, intending to persuade her petty uncle.

"Oh dear, it looks like our Director Chen is in for some trouble."

Not far away, Ling witnessed the Great Yan Emperor storm off, and felt more relieved than nervous. He was quite pleased that his thirteenth brother, Chen Qi, had finally vented the anger of his brothers and sisters.

However, compared to Ling, Chongyue, the elder brother, seemed rather worried. After a long while, he said softly with a hint of sorrow:

"His Majesty is unlikely to harm him, but it's still worrying. Perhaps I should Protection outside Director Chen Qi's room tonight."

"Let me go!" X2

However, upon hearing this, Nian and Xi, who had been pondering something, spoke almost simultaneously, then exchanged surprised glances.

However, the difference was that Nian was surprised by her sister's frankness, while Xi was astonished that Nian, who hadn't spoken for so long, was now asking to become her brother's bodyguard?

This made Xi, who was very sensitive, think of an even stranger possibility when she considered Nian's strange behavior over the past few days... a possibility that was just swept away from her mind in an instant.

However, Ling saw through everything. Her expression immediately changed, the blush on her face vanished, and she spoke to her two younger sisters with a hint of coldness:

"Listen to your elder brother, let him guard. I'm afraid you two will be so scared of the Imperial Guards that you won't even have time to run away!"

"... Yes." X2

However, faced with Ling's seriousness, Nian and Xi both shrank back and dared not speak again. However, without realizing it, Nian unconsciously clenched his fist behind his back and bit his lower lip slightly, seemingly a little unwilling, but he did not show it.

On the contrary, Xi remained completely silent, maintaining her aloofness. However, a strangely quiet expression flickered in her eyes, as if she had quietly and calmly made some crazy decision.

Xi knew very well that they were now in the heart of the Great Yan territory, and Chen Qi was in danger of being exposed at any moment. However, Chen Qi would never run away temporarily, as that would only alert the petty Emperor of Great Yan.

However, she would not allow anyone to harm Chen Qi, and she was willing to do anything for that.

"Perhaps... this is the time when we need help."

"If the Emperor of Great Yan is in a state of turmoil, then let him be even more chaotic, until he has no time to pay attention to Chen Qi..."

Xi quietly made a decision. She thought about the trials she and Chen Qi had gone through together, and she felt that she might be able to use their strength to help Chen Qi avoid danger.

Chapter 290: Famous Scene - Lin Yuxia Swears and Slaps Herself in Anger

"Oh? His Majesty the Emperor is angered by my plot? And this is only the fourth episode?"

When Chen Qi received this message from everyone in the lounge, he was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected that the dignified Emperor of Great Yan would be so enraged after only watching the fourth episode; his tolerance for anger was rather low.

"After all, my younger brother has had a smooth journey. Although the throne was forced upon him, he has worked diligently all these years, and under his rule, the Great Yan has once again created a prosperous era."

Wei Yenwu clearly understood why his younger brother was so upset about the content of these four episodes. Although the Grand Tutor was their former teacher, said that Wei Yenwu was more intelligent than his brother, the Emperor of Great Yan was also a wise and outstanding ruler. He was only petty and only targeted Wei Yenwu and the things he cared about.

This narrow-mindedness manifested itself in matters of state that required utmost caution. The Emperor of Great Yan was intolerant of any wrongdoing and would not allow any minister to deceive him. His meticulousness and prudence further solidified the solemn atmosphere of the court.

Now, this diligent and self-respecting man, who, even if not a wise ruler, should at least be a ruler who maintains the status quo, is shocked to hear that in less than five hundred years, the Great Yan has become such a beastly and greedy ruler, with officials protecting each other, and even the emperor fattening himself by eating the people, only thinking about his own "great cause".

From top to bottom, the court was rife with corruption, not to mention the corrupt Yan Faction. Even the Directorate of Ceremonial in the Directorate of Ceremonial, who were close to the emperor, only cared about the interests of the imperial power and disregarded the common people. It is conceivable that when the Emperor of Great Yan saw the Great Yan he had wholeheartedly protected become like this, he felt not only anger, but also regret and despair.

He couldn't help but wonder if he hadn't done enough. Why did the court become like this after he and Wei Yenwu died in the Great Yan depicted in the drama? Was it because they hadn't done enough? Had they not pointed out a clear path for future generations?

"It's normal that he can't accept it right away. To be honest, if I hadn't left the palace and gained more experience than my younger brother, I'm afraid I wouldn't dare say my reaction would have been better than his."

"Those who stay in the palace all the time are aware of all the major events in the world, but... if they don't see it with their own eyes and only hear numbers, they are completely unaware of the suffering of the people, and naturally lack empathy."

"But don't worry about my younger brother. He's just a bit down right now, but he won't make any mistakes when it comes to important matters. So just focus on filming, kid. If anything happens, we have plenty of people here to cover for you."

Wei Yenwu was well aware that filming "The Great Yan Dynasty" absolutely could not be stopped. Although the drama was incredibly insightful about the current state of the Great Yan, both in terms of its dialogue and plot, the issues it pointed out were essential guidance for the Great Yan in the face of its potential future decline.

This allows them to analyze many potential problems, such as the issue of "excessive weight given to civil officials" in this drama, which is worth changing now that there is still time to do so.

Therefore, although the Emperor of Great Yan did not reply, Wei Yenwu still took the initiative to vouch for Chen Qi, ensuring that the filming of the drama could continue!

Chen Qi didn't dwell on it, after all, the Emperor of Great Yan hadn't issued an order banning filming, had he? Besides, this final scene was arguably one of the most famous scenes in the Great Yan Dynasty, so how could they not strike while the iron was hot?

The lead actors, including Zuo Xuanliao and Lin Yuxia, who were all deeply devoted to the project, expressed their support for continuing filming. Chen Qi naturally agreed, and filming would continue tonight!

This scene depicts Hu Zongxian, who has returned to Gouwu from Zhe City and intends to present the memorial to Jiajing on delaying the conversion of rice paddies to mulberry fields. Before meeting the emperor the next day, he makes a special trip to Yan Residence to visit Yan Song.

From then on, Hu Zongxian visited Yan Song for two main reasons. First, he was promoted by Yan Song and did not approve of the actions of Yan Faction in Zhe City. Delaying the conversion of rice paddies to mulberry fields in Zhe City was obviously going against Yan Faction. He had to explain to Yan Song that he had not been two-faced and that he had always been Yan Song's man.

Secondly, he already knew that Yan Shifan had instructed him to do this, and he wanted to confirm whether Yan Song knew about it, and whether Yan Song had gone to such lengths to make money.

Both logically and emotionally, Hu Zongxian had to come. However, just as he reached the gate of the Yan Residence, he was stopped by a servant. The servants there all recognized Hu Zongxian, and thus said somewhat apologetically:

"It's really not appropriate to say these things to you, sir. This afternoon, the Grand Secretary already gave instructions that Lord Hu was summoned by the Emperor, and it's not appropriate for him to see him first."

But did Yan Song really not want to see Hu Zongxian? Of course not. As the camera pans across the room, everyone can see that Yan Song, played by the Rat King, is sitting in the main hall the whole time. He firmly believes that Hu Zongxian is not that kind of person, and therefore believes that Hu Zongxian will definitely come to visit him.

The one blocking Hu Zongxian now is not Yan Song, but Yan Shifan, who has taken over all affairs of the Yan Faction.

Right now, Yan Shifan, played by Lin Yuxia, is in her study, drafting Hu Zongxian's resignation letter. Yan Maoqing is writing it down for her. Lin Yuxia speaks each sentence with an air of complete confidence that she can bring down Hu Zongxian.

This scene might have surprised Wei Yenwu and the other viewers in the past, but after watching four episodes, they have become numb to this phenomenon in the Great Yan Dynasty. Now, they just twitch their lips and say nothing.

Soon, the servant on the screen relayed Hu Zongxian's insistence on seeing Yan Song, and Lin Yuxia immediately replied without hesitation:

"Go tell him that the Grand Secretary said this is a private residence, and official business can be discussed in court tomorrow. The Grand Secretariat can also send someone to the Shrine of Worthies to see him."

"If it's a private matter..." Lin Yuxia paused, a hint of anger creeping into her voice as she coldly said, "My Yan Family and Hu Zongxian have no private matters to speak of."

Clearly, Yan Shifan, played by Lin Yuxia, no longer considers Hu Zongxian a member of the Yan Faction. She's convinced that all of Hu Zongxian's underhanded dealings in Zhe City were aimed at currying favor with Prince Yu. Now that she's going to impeach Hu Zongxian, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, Hu Zongxian fall from power tomorrow, she naturally can't allow him to meet with Yan Song —what if the old man takes a soft heart and helps this traitor?

"Isn't saying that a bit too hurtful to him...?" The servant cautiously asked, completely unaware of the anger hidden in Lin Yuxia's words. But this question made Lin Yuxia, who was already very unhappy, suddenly narrow her eyes.

Originally, she was already in charge of the Yan Faction. Hu Zongxian didn't obey, how dare you, a mere servant, disobey?

A fire ignited within her, and Lin Yuxia suddenly flew into a rage. She grabbed a red lacquered box from the side and threw it at the servant, cursing angrily:

"I'll hurt your mother's head!!"

"... This is the first time I've ever heard Lin Yuxia swear; I never expected her to be like this."

Off-screen, Chen Huijie found Lin Yuxia's outburst of anger quite novel. Back in Lungmen, although Lin Yuxia nominally obeyed her orders, she actually ignored Chen Huijie's commands and had a cold personality. This was the first time she had ever been so furious.

"You're surprised? There's more to come." Chen Qi, however, knew that Lin Yuxia's scene wasn't over yet, and immediately started the next scene between Lin Yuxia and Zuo Xuanliao via walkie-talkie.

This was originally part of the fifth episode, but Chen Qi decided to film this part of the story tonight while it was still fresh in everyone's minds.

Soon, at Chen Qi's signal, in the Shrine of Worthies of the drama, Yan Shifan, played by Lin Yuxia, and Hu Zongxian, played by Zuo Xuanliao, finally began their duel. Zuo Xuanliao spoke first, attempting to dispel Yan Shifan's doubts, saying:

"Junior Grand Secretary, I have no testimony here regarding Ma Ningyuan's breach of the dike and flooding of the fields."

This statement is false, but not entirely false. Hu Zongxian did indeed have Ma Ningyuan's confession, but he did not intend to take it to the Emperor Jiajing. He knew that doing so would inevitably lead to the downfall of Yan Faction, which would make him feel guilty towards Yan Song and further solidify his reputation as a two-faced figure whom no one in the court dared to trust.

Furthermore, he was well aware that the emperor did not want the Yan Faction to fall, so he did not bring the confession this time, but only a detailed account of the "disrepair of the river channel," intending to take the blame alone, as long as it could delay the conversion of rice paddies to mulberry fields.

"Alright." Lin Yuxia, who already considered Hu Zongxian someone who wanted to curry favor with Prince Yu, naturally didn't believe Hu Zongxian words and said with disdain:

"Even if such a thing were to happen, it would only result in our dismissal, removal from office, or imprisonment. But let us not forget that those who serve two masters throughout history have never had a good end."

"Besides, if you kick us out, you won't get a seat in the Grand Secretariat anyway."

Lin Yuxia's words immediately highlighted the difference in vision between her and Hu Zongxian, played by Zuo Xuanliao. Yan Shifan, played by Lin Yuxia, was only concerned with his own interests and his own influence in the court. He never considered that Hu Zongxian's actions were not out of a desire to pledge allegiance to Prince Yu, but rather for the sake of the people of Zhe City.

Or rather, in her understanding, no official does anything for the people; they all do it for their own benefit. This is also her own way of being an official.

Therefore, she didn't understand Hu Zongxian, and Hu Zongxian, played by Zuo Xuanliao, didn't want to explain anything anymore. There was no point in talking to each other, and he knew he couldn't change how the Junior Grand Secretary saw him.

"So, you're determined to hand this confession over to Prince Yu as a gift to signal your change of allegiance?"

"You can use this mindset to judge the world, but you can't use it to judge me, Hu Zongxian." Zuo Xuanliao was truly speechless at Yan Shifan for the people, but ultimately, out of consideration for his mentor Yan Song, he offered another word of advice:

"Furthermore, Your Excellency is eighty-one years old. You may disregard the plight of the people, but you cannot disregard... your own white-haired father."

"--Hahahahahahaha!"

However, Zuo Xuanliao's words seemed to provoke Lin Yuxia. At this moment, in front of everyone, Lin Yuxia's expression turned ferocious, and she roared like a wild beast whose authority had been challenged:

"What right do you have to lecture me? The two capitals and thirteen provinces of the Great Yan Dynasty rest on my shoulders!"

"You have no right to speak of the common people!"

"I only have one question for you—whether you will implement the national policy of converting rice paddies to mulberry fields in Zhe City or not?!"

"... The Yan Shifan played by Yuxia does indeed share some similarities with her."

However, in the lounge, Wenyue, seeing Lin Yuxia's arrogant demeanor, smiled slightly and said calmly to Wei Yenwu and the others beside her:

"Yuxia has been a strong-willed child since she was little, but because she has always been suppressed by Old Lin and not allowed to participate in the family business, she has always had some doubts about her own abilities."

"Now that Yuxia is older, she knows her own abilities, but she still has some lingering worries. Every time she gets a new position, she wants to prove that she is worthy of the position and that no one can say anything about it. She always works hard silently."

"And this Yan Shifan... her reaction is probably because she knows in her heart that she can't control the Yan Faction like Yan Song and have everyone's trust. So she has been using this cloak of arrogance to cover up her limited abilities. Once provoked, she will react immediately."

"Yuxia's heart is very similar to Yan Shifan's, but the good thing is that, unlike Yan Shifan, she chooses to use her personality for the right thing, which is rare and commendable." Wei Yenwu nodded as well. He thought highly of Lin Yuxia, so he naturally understood this point.

Unfortunately, the character played by Lin Yuxia on screen today is Yan Shifan, who is completely opposite to her. When she saw that Hu Zongxian did not answer her, she felt that Hu Zongxian was determined to oppose Yan Faction.

Lin Yuxia remained silent for a few seconds, but the next moment, Lin Yuxia did something unbelievable—she slapped herself hard across the face!

"Smack!"

"This slap was delivered on behalf of my father; he deserved it!"

"Smack!"

"This slap is a self-inflicted punishment!"

"How could my daughter and I be so blind as to send someone like you to such an important place! To be a regional governor!"

"... I've long since given up on being this powerful regional official."

Zuo Xuanliao's portrayal of Hu Zongxian also expresses his attitude. Now, the Yan Faction will no longer recognize him, and if he really pledges allegiance to Prince Yu, he may not only fail to gain Prince Yu's trust, but will also only ruin his reputation in the court.

Therefore, the only thing he could do was resign from his post. This way, he would not only be free from the dilemma, but he could also take all the responsibility upon himself and complete the delayed conversion of rice paddies to mulberry fields.

Of course, all of this was just an ideal scenario. He also knew that the Emperor Jiajing would never agree to his resignation, as the Southeast could not do without him.

"Forcing true pillars of society to resign, leaving behind a court full of hypocrites." At that moment, Ling, not far away, couldn't help but sigh and whispered:

"No wonder that young emperor went back to his palace and sulked; he certainly has reason to be angry."

"Then we have to prepare for the worst. Who knows what that little emperor is thinking? He probably shouldn't drink too much tonight."

And... her elder brother would be guarding the front gate, but not necessarily other places. Unconsciously, she turned her gaze to Xi, who looked aloof not far away, and Nian, who remained silent and taciturn—these were her targets for the night.

With her around, neither of these two silly girls can do anything impulsive. Even if they were tied together, they'd be beaten like rice cakes, without a single mistake!

Volume 1: Chapter 291: The Overprotective Family of Chen Qi, Talulah's "Defeat"

The day's filming finally came to an end, and the fourth episode of "The Great Yan Dynasty 1566" has now been successfully filmed. However, after finishing the day's filming, everyone was not as relaxed as usual.

This outburst of anger from the Great Yan Emperor has caused many to worry about Chen Qi's situation. Although everyone is willing to believe that the Great Yan Emperor is not such a petty person, if anyone dares to lay a hand on Chen Qi, aside from anything else, the reputation that the Great Yan has cultivated over the years may be ruined on the Terra, which is something the Great Yan Emperor would not want to see.

However, as Ling said, one must always prepare for the worst. Chen Qi was not unaware that he had become the focus of protection for the entire crew. He could clearly see a large circle of blue dots around his palace room on his [Mini-map].

Many of them were Shield Guard arranged by Patriot, as well as Saria herself. Even Vina volunteered to bring her "Breath of Kings" to help Chen Qi guard the door, but Chen Qi refused them all.

"No need to waste your Kung Fu Hustle. Don't you know my strength? Besides, Talulah is in the same room as me. Let's not even talk about whether the Great Yan Emperor has such intentions. Even if he does, if even Talulah and I can't stop him, wouldn't you be just throwing your Protection away by guarding him?"

"Teacher, your safety is the top priority. We must ensure your safety now. The danger isn't just in terms of force, but also in various other ways."

Vina even took the initiative to explain to Chen Qi, as she was one of the people most afraid that something might happen to him. After all, she had only just barely mastered the Yan language, and reading the Yan script was still quite difficult for her. She could only hope that Chen Qi would pass on his true skills in governing the country to her in the future.

For example, when Vina heard that the drama "The Great Yan Dynasty 1566" was about the factional struggles and power struggles during the decline of the Great Yan, she excitedly came to watch it on set. However, after only a few days, she quietly went back to studying her books.

There's only one reason: Vina couldn't understand it. Chen Qi only added Yan subtitles to "The Great Yan Dynasty 1566." Although she recognized all the characters in "Great Yan," Vina, being a half-baked reader, simply couldn't understand it when faced with Jiajing, who was always spouting riddles, and the officials who were always quoting classical texts.

Even after copying it down and translating it individually, Vina still found it difficult to understand... She recognized each word individually, but couldn't understand it when they were put together.