Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Chapter 452 The storm is rising

When Cui Yanxi and her companions walked out of the yamen, they saw a gorgeous carriage. Standing next to the carriage was an extremely handsome young man, with an elegant figure that attracted countless people's attention.

His companion's eyes lit up, "Who is that? He is so handsome, a gentleman with elegant manners. I wonder if he is married?"

Cui Yanxi gave her an ambiguous look.

The man came over, "Cousin."

Cui Yanxi looked at the peacock-like man and frowned slightly, "Cousin, how long have you been waiting?"

It's too high-profile, which is completely different from her personality. She likes to be as low-key as possible.

Bai Zhanyang smiled and said, "Just arrived."

The attendant behind him couldn't help but interjected, "It's not like we just arrived. The young master has been waiting for more than an hour."

Bai Zhanyang glared at him unhappily, "I don't want you to talk too much."

Her companion's eyes widened; the man's appearance was just what she liked. "Yanxi, is this your cousin?"

Cui Yanxi's mouth twitched. Her companion was good in every way except that she liked beautiful women. She didn't care whether they were men or women, as long as they were good-looking, she liked them.

Well, everyone loves beauty, and it's not a shortcoming. "Yes."

Bai Zhanyang looked over and smiled, "Hello, I'm her cousin, the heir of the Jiangnan Bai family, Bai Zhanyang."

His tone was gentle and his posture was calm, worthy of being called the peerless gentleman.

"Hello, I'm Cui Yanxi's friend, Cheng Qian."

The two exchanged a few pleasantries. When Cheng Qian heard that they were going to the street to buy gifts, she immediately said, "I want to buy some too. Is it convenient for us to come together?"

Bai Zhanyang looked at Cui Yanxi and said, "I'll listen to my cousin."

Cui Yanxi looked at Cheng Qian, and Cheng Qian winked at her, saying, "It's beautiful, I love it, look at it more."

Cui Yanxi hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay, let's go together. It will be more fun with more people."

The three of them first went to the downtown area, where all kinds of things were sold, and strolled around casually. As long as the two women took a second look at something, Bai Zhanyang would buy it and give it to them.

Although it was a small and inexpensive item, Cheng Qian was flattered. She looked at him differently. She didn't expect him to be so willing to spend money.

Cui Yanxi has seen a lot of good things, so it doesn’t matter to her.

With her mother as a lesson, she sneered at love. After all, no matter how good-looking a man is, he is just a shell. How can he achieve great things?

How could you not fight for the best era when you meet a wise leader like the Empress? If you miss it, you will regret it for the rest of your life.

Bai Zhanyang didn't find anything suitable here, "The things here are not suitable for Your Majesty, let's go to Qingque Street."

"it is good."

The group came to Qingque Street, which is positioned as a high-end street with silver shops, luxury restaurants, art studios, tea houses, bookstores, etc. It is a favorite place for dignitaries.

The carriage stopped in front of the silver shop, and the clerk greeted us warmly at the door.

The servants presented them with the best jewelry for them to choose from. All pieces were exquisite and luxurious. They were fine for them to wear themselves, but they were not good enough as tribute.

Bai Zhanyang was very dissatisfied, "Boss, take out your treasure of the town."

The boss took out a white jade Buddha. The jade color was warm, smooth and delicate, and it looked like a very rare and valuable item.

"Cousin, what do you think of this?"

Cui Yanxi only said, "She doesn't believe in Buddhism."

Giving gifts should touch people's hearts, only then can it be considered a complete deed.

Bai Zhanyang sighed helplessly, "It's so hard to choose."

The empress did not like luxury, fancy clothes or jewelry, and lived a simple life. It was difficult to please someone who had no special hobbies.

Cui Yanxi hesitated for a moment, "Actually..."

"You said."

Cui Yanxi thought for a moment and said seriously, "The war has been going on for so long, and the treasury is empty. We can donate some food or money as a gift. She should like it."

Based on her superficial understanding of the empress, she knew that she was most concerned about people's livelihood, and donating money and materials would definitely please her.

Bai Zhanyang: ...

There is some truth in what he said, but he would rather have it be a souvenir that people would think of him when they see it.

Seeing this, Cui Yanxi didn't say anything more.

Bai Zhanyang took the initiative to say, "Cousin, Miss Cheng, you are so busy but you still accompany me for such a long time. I will give you a piece of jewelry as a thank you. You can choose the one you like."

Cui Yanxi looked calm, "Thank you for your kindness, cousin, but I don't need any jewelry."

Cheng Qian waved her hands, "No, no, you've already bought us a lot of things."

But Bai Zhanyang insisted on giving it to Cui Yanxi, who had no choice but to accept it, and instead asked for the most inconspicuous gold ring.

Cheng Qian also asked for a gold ring.

Seeing this, Bai Zhanyang repeatedly said that it was too simple and thin, and insisted on giving them the jade bracelets.

Cui Yanxi waved her hand and was about to say something when she heard an excited voice in her ear, "Women should stay at home to take care of their husbands and children and stay in the backyard quietly. That is the rule passed down by our ancestors. What has happened to it now?"

It was in the bookstore next door, where a group of scholars were discussing current affairs with great enthusiasm.

"When a hen crows at dawn, everything is in chaos. The turmoil in the world is caused by one person's evil deeds. One day, he will be punished!"

Cui Yanxi's face changed. One person? Are you referring to the empress? These old guys openly criticized the empress. Do they want to die?

Cheng Qian rushed out first, and Cui Yanxi quickly followed.

Just then, an old scholar with half white hair shouted indignantly, "This rule of male superiority and female inferiority has been passed down for thousands of years, but it was broken by one person's selfishness. This will bring endless disasters. If our ancestors knew, they would be furious."

Cheng Qian sneered, "Your ancestors are so controlling, why don't they bless their descendants to be successful? You look like a useless waste, and you actually come out to embarrass yourself? What's the use of you? If I were your ancestor, I would drown you when you were born."

A group of people looked over at the old scholar, who was furious. "Who are you to speak to me like that?"

Cheng Qian had a hot temper. "I am a female official of this dynasty. What official positions do you hold?"

The old scholar looked at them with a strange look in his eyes, one of jealousy, disdain, and ridicule.

"Haha, so she's a female official. No wonder."

This is so weird, it's unique.

Cheng Qian directly returned the criticism, "It seems that they are a group of old guys who are incapable of being officials. No wonder."

The scholars were very upset, "What did you say?"

Cui Yanxi frowned slightly, "I want to ask, in your family, who is the most honorable, you or your mother?"

A scholar showed off without hesitation, "Of course it's me. I'm a man, the head of the family. My mother listens to me in everything."

Cui Yanxi sighed softly, "As a son, you actually let your own mother who gave birth to you and raised you act according to your mood, and you have to compromise and suffer. This is extremely unfilial. What is your name? I will spread the word for you and make sure you become famous all over the world."

The scholar's face flushed with anger, and he slapped her, "You little bitch, go to hell."

The palm swung down, a white light flashed, and the sharp blade slashed towards Cui Yanxi's face...