Meanwhile, Bai Han and Yuan Chenchen arrived at the Chen family.

Upon receiving the news, Lord Chen was slightly taken aback: "What did you say? Bai Han came to see me this late at night?"

"Yes, sir, Old Master Bai is already waiting outside," the butler said respectfully at the door.

Lord Zheng's face was full of doubt, wondering why his mortal enemy Bai Han would come.

Although I really didn't want to see it, I was curious.

A quarter of an hour later, Lord Zheng arrived in the hall. Upon seeing Bai Han and Yuan Chenchen, he cupped his hands and smiled, "Prime Minister, it is an honor to welcome the Princess!"

"I am no longer the Prime Minister, Lord Zheng, please watch your words." Bai Han looked at Lord Zheng, frowning. "Judging from your expression, were you woken up by us?"

Lord Zheng stroked his beard and laughed, "How could that be? It's an honor for my Zheng family that Brother Bai has come. It's just that Brother Bai is becoming more and more casual in his actions."

Lord Zheng's meaning was simple: he was mocking Bai Han for being impolite! He came to visit without even presenting an invitation!

Bai Han sneered: "If I followed the rules, would you still be able to see your son's corpse?"

Lord Zheng's expression changed: "Brother Bai, what do you mean by this?"

Bai Han stared at Lord Zheng for a long time, then suddenly turned his head away: "How could there be such a muddle-headed person as you?"

Lord Zheng was angry and was about to speak when he heard Yuan Chenchen say, "Lord Zheng, please don't blame my master. It's just that what Lord Zheng did was truly disheartening."

"Lord Zheng knew that the Prince Ping's mansion was a pit of fire, yet he still pushed that girl Yinrong into it. Now, Yinrong has been saved, but your wife, your son and daughter-in-law have been murdered by Mu Chengjin and Mu Chenglan of the Prince Ping's mansion. This matter has alarmed the Emperor, and now the Emperor is furious and has summoned the Prince Ping to the palace."

"As for the bodies of your son, daughter-in-law, and wife, they have already been taken to the Prince Ping's residence. Not only them, but also your son's concubines are dead."

Yuan Chenchen's words made Lord Zheng's eyes widen, his face filled with disbelief.

"Princess, you're being irresponsible! My son was perfectly fine, how could he die! I..."

"What?!" Bai Han roared. "If you hadn't conspired with the devil, would your son and the others have died? Let me tell you, you are the indirect murderer of your son, daughter-in-law, and your wife!"

Lord Zheng staggered back a step, looking at Bai Han and Yuan Chenchen. He knew that Bai Han would not joke with him like that.

He looked at the butler, who shook his head and immediately sent someone to inquire.

"Enter the palace!"

Bai Han flicked his long sleeves and took two steps forward before turning back to Lord Zheng: "What are you all standing there for? Let's go!"

Lord Zheng hurriedly had his steward bring him his official robes, put them on, and then followed Bai Han into the carriage.

Along the way, Lord Zheng was in a daze, while Yuan Chenchen calmly recounted the events.

Lord Zheng moved his lips a few times, and after getting off the carriage, he saw Zheng Yinrong and the others embracing each other.

"cause and effect?"

Lord Zheng called out, and Zheng Yingguo looked up, his eyes filled with disappointment and anger: "What are you doing here? Are you satisfied now! Your parents are dead! Your grandmother is dead too! Are you happy now!"

"Karma!" Zheng Yinrong quickly interrupted Zheng Yingguo, "Don't be like this, your parents and grandmother wouldn't want to see you like this."

Zheng Yingguo turned his head away, refusing to look at Lord Zheng.

The Zheng sisters didn't even look up, as if they hadn't seen Lord Zheng at all.

This scene made Lord Zheng's heart tremble violently. Could it all be true?

Once they arrived at the Imperial Study, Bai Tuantuan and Ning Nanxiao recounted the whole story of Mu Chengjin and Mu Chenglan. Lord Zheng felt a sudden darkness before his eyes and completely fainted!

Upon seeing this, the Emperor immediately ordered the imperial physician to be summoned.

Mu Chengjin and Mu Chenglan knelt on the ground. The two of them, who were so arrogant outside, now lowered their heads and dared not say a word!

The Emperor glanced at Prince Ping and said calmly, "What do you have to say?"

Just as Prince Ping was about to plead for mercy, Mu Xiangyang spoke up: "Because of them, Prince Ping's mansion has suffered a lot of attacks. They can be said to be the sinners of all the scholars in the capital. My grandfather is the most reasonable man. Since we have made a mistake, we must atone for it."

King Ping's heart trembled violently.

“If Grandfather wants to protect them, then I have nothing to say. But my father and I want to separate the family property. I ask Grandfather to grant our request.”

"Mu Xiangyang!" Mu Chengjin shouted, "You, you did this on purpose!"

Mu Xiangyang glanced at Mu Chengjin indifferently: "It's just that they don't want to be taken advantage of anymore. Whether Grandfather chooses them or us is Grandfather's decision."

The Emperor raised an eyebrow and looked at Prince Ping: "What do you say?"

King Ping opened his mouth and gave Mu Xiangyang a deep look, but seeing that he neither dodged nor avoided him, he knew that Mu Xiangyang was serious.

"Yes, I do think that because of these two people, the Mu family has indeed taken a lot of blame, just like Mu Xiangxi back then."

"Very well, since you wish to separate your families, I will naturally grant your request."

As the Emperor finished speaking, Prince Ping quickly said, "Your Majesty! Cheng Jin and Cheng Lan have indeed committed heinous crimes. I beg Your Majesty to spare their lives, for they share the same blood as Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, the people of the capital are watching. They all say that princes are subject to the same laws as commoners. Now that they have committed murder, they should be executed."

Ning Nanxiao said calmly.

"Ning Nanxiao! You're kicking me when I'm down!" Mu Chenglan glared fiercely at Ning Nanxiao, his face contorted with rage.

Bai Tuantuan then took out the imperial edict: "Your Majesty, this imperial edict was given by you, you cannot go back on your word."

The Emperor sighed and looked at Prince Ping with feigned difficulty: "Since things have come to this, let Mu Chenglan and Mu Chengjin be beheaded and their heads displayed to the public."

Upon hearing this, King Ping was stunned.

Mu Chenglan and Mu Chengjin exchanged a glance. They had thought they could plead for their lives to be spared, and that they would need to argue for at least two or three days. But the Emperor had made his decision so quickly.

"Nan Xiao, now that these two have been punished, let's make their crimes public."

The Emperor's flat and emotionless remark stunned Prince Ping, who had wanted to plead for them.

Cold sweat immediately broke out on his forehead. As soon as he looked up and met the Emperor's gaze, the Emperor's intriguing look sent a chill down Prince Ping's spine.

Prince Ping knew that the Emperor wanted these two to take the blame for all the crimes; otherwise, the other people in Prince Ping's household would also be punished.

"Prince Ping! Xiangyang is a promising talent! Don't give up Pearl for the sake of the fish mother!"

The Emperor's words made Prince Ping make up his mind, and he immediately kowtowed: "It is your fault for not teaching them well, and I have failed our ancestors!"

Mu Chenglan was shocked: "Grandfather! Grandfather! You can't abandon me, Grandfather! The master said I'm the one with the most potential, Grandfather!"

Mu Chengjin's face was deathly pale. He slumped to the ground, his mind racing. No, he couldn't just die like this!