In the blink of an eye, half a month passed, and all the concubines in Prince Su's Mansion had left.

Chen Jingxi thought she would have some quiet time, but now she has work to do again.

Early this morning, a group of people gathered outside the Prince Su's Mansion. The man in the lead was very emotional and kept shouting, demanding that the Princess Su come forward to give everyone an explanation.

As early as a few days ago, Chu Jinghuai and Chen Jingxi had learned that someone was deliberately stirring up trouble and spreading rumors about Jinsheng Pawnshop, accusing it of illegal activities such as trafficking in human beings and charging high interest.

However, the rumors did not stop there, but instead intensified. Soon, Chu Jinghuai was also involved and was accused of being a hypocrite, foolish and lustful person.

Some even claimed that he left in a hurry when the disaster in Pingliang had not yet stabilized because he had embezzled the stolen money of the Pingliang prefect over the years and transferred the money in advance.

Those rumors were described in such detail that it seemed as if they had been seen with one's own eyes. If Chen Jingxi did not know Chu Jinghuai's character well, he would probably have doubts about these rumors.

Just as the rumors were spreading and intensifying, a stir also arose in the court.

The censor impeached Chen Jingxi, accusing her of condoning the illegal activities of the pawnshop under her name and forcing people to sell their children in exchange for high interest rates.

At the same time, the Dali Temple was also ordered to thoroughly investigate whether Chu Jinghuai had embezzled huge sums of money.

In a short time, the news spread throughout the streets and alleys, and Chu Jinghuai and Chen Jingxi's reputation instantly plummeted.

People were talking about it, and in the eyes of the people, the two were sinners of Daxia.

In addition to the aristocratic families such as the Cui family, the Jiang family, and the Wang family, Chen's father was also the one who led this turmoil.

Chen Jingxi didn't say anything about this, and Chu Jinghuai didn't say anything either. He knew her attitude between the lines.

At this time, Wu Kuan hurried over and reported nervously: "Your Highness, the people outside have been shouting and cursing non-stop, demanding an explanation from the princess."

Chu Jinghuai didn't say anything when he heard that, but looked at Chen Jingxi.

Chen Jingxi stood up and said, "I'll go out and take a look."

Wu Kuan wiped the sweat from his forehead and said hurriedly, "Princess, those outside are just low-class people. They have no sense of propriety when they make a scene. It would be terrible if they hurt you. You'd better stay in the mansion."

Chen Jingxi smiled and said, "I am the Princess Su. Since they are looking for me, why shouldn't I go?"

Wu Kuan quickly glanced at Chu Jinghuai, and seeing that he still didn't speak, he sighed in his heart: Why is the prince letting the princess act like this?

In his heart, he actually didn't believe that Chen Jingxi could handle these things. He was worried that she would make a fool of herself in the street, and then it would be the Su Palace that would be embarrassed.

Chu Jinghuai looked at Chen Jingxi deeply and said, "Be careful."

Chen Jingxi nodded, already having a draft in mind.

Wu Kuan clenched his fists and had no choice but to follow Chen Jingxi closely.

Chen Jingxi asked as he walked, "What's the situation outside?"

Wu Kuan sighed and replied, "It's not good. Those people blocked a group of elderly, weak, women and children in front, and the palace guards didn't dare to do anything to them. Just now, a guard pushed a woman away with a little force, and she fell to the ground and couldn't get up. Now the situation is even more chaotic."

After hearing this, Chen Jingxi frowned slightly. When you meet people like this, it’s no use trying to reason with them.

Arriving at the palace gate, Chen Jingxi stopped and stared at the two vermilion doors.

Her face was calm, but her heart was pounding. She took a deep breath and ordered, "Open the main door."

The guards were stunned for a moment at her command, but they quickly reacted. With a creaking sound, the door slowly opened.

Chen Jingxi stepped forward, and the maids and servants behind her followed closely.

When the door was fully opened, the people outside saw a dignified and elegant woman walking out. They all took a step back and the scene became quiet in an instant.

Chen Jingxi had a slight smile on her lips. Good, these people still had a sense of awe. What she was most worried about were those who were unafraid of power and wealth and would fight to the end.

Chen Jingxi stood on the steps, looking at the people below, and then said, "It was you who blocked the gate of my Prince Su's Mansion."

At this time, a middle-aged man asked, "Who are you?"

Chen Jingxi didn't answer his question. Chunmei beside him angrily said, "Who the hell are you? How dare you speak to the princess like that?"

The burly man was stunned when he heard this, then asked, "Are you Princess Su?"

Chen Jingxi nodded slightly, "Exactly. What do you want me to explain to you?"

The crowd erupted in excitement, with someone shouting, "Your pawnshop has ripped off ordinary people like us. You must give us an explanation!"

A woman cried out, "You caused my daughter to be sold, and now her whereabouts are unknown. Please return her to me."

"Give me back my wife and my house."

"And mine..."

Everyone told their own stories.

Chen Jingxi looked at them coldly. One pawned his daughter, another pawned his wife, and another pawned his house and heirlooms...

She pondered for a moment, then said, "Someone, bring a chair."

When the people below the stairs heard Chen Jingxi's words, they fell silent again, not understanding what she was going to do.

The guards of Prince Su's Mansion reacted quickly and brought a throne in the blink of an eye.

Chen Jingxi sat down with Chunmei's support, and then said, "Okay, all of you line up. Are you Dian's son, Dian's daughter, or Dian's wife? Tell us the truth one by one."

At this point she raised her voice: "Come, get pen, ink, paper, and inkstone, and write down all the pawns of everyone present."

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