The eldest princess, Lord Zhang, and the guards present all turned to look.

Seeing the Emperor, accompanied by Eunuch Yin, walking angrily toward them.

Lord Zhang thought the Emperor was reprimanding him, and he was so frightened that his legs trembled and he broke out in a cold sweat.

However, she still quickly went to meet him and knelt down.

"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty."

The eldest princess walked over slowly and said, "Your Majesty, I greet you."

The Emperor glared at the Eldest Princess.

"I ask you, what do you intend to do with the token I gave you?"

"Your Majesty, I wish to go to the prison to see Princess Han."

"How dare you! Is this how you use the token I gave you?"

"Your Majesty, I have heard that you have issued an edict to execute Princess Han tomorrow, is that right?"

"Hmm? I have to explain my actions to you?"

"Your Majesty, I dare not."

"If you dare not, then step down."

"Your Majesty, I cannot comply."

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, the emperor's anger intensified, and his eyes narrowed into slits.

Do you think I wouldn't dare punish you?

"I dare not think so."

"Hmph! You dare not? If you dare not, then step back."

Upon hearing this, the eldest princess knelt down.

She hasn't knelt before the emperor in a long time; it can be said that apart from the day the emperor ascended the throne, she hasn't knelt before him since.

But now, for Ye Qingcheng's sake, she knelt down.

"Your Majesty, I beg you to give Qing'er a chance."

When the Emperor saw that the Eldest Princess had actually knelt before him for Ye Qingcheng's sake, he became even more furious.

"How dare you! For so long, I haven't even dared to make you kneel, yet now you kneel for a vixen? Have you forgotten who you are? Where do you place the dignity of our royal family? Hmm?"

"Your Majesty, I have always kept in mind the teachings of Father and you, but I am truly reluctant to part with that girl. I beg Your Majesty to grant me mercy!"

"Have mercy? Hmph, a mere vixen has turned all of you close to me against me. Do you think she can survive?"

"Zhang Dehuan".

"Your humble servant is here."

"By imperial decree, the Princess Consort of Han has abused her status as a princess to commit atrocities. The evidence is conclusive. She shall be immediately taken to the execution ground for execution."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Brother..."

"If you dare beg for mercy again, don't blame me for being ruthless," the Emperor said, glaring fiercely at the Princess.

Upon hearing this...

The eldest princess lowered her head and dared not utter another sound.

And very soon.

Lord Zhang then led his men into the prison and brought Ye Qingcheng out.

"Father, Imperial Aunt."

As soon as Ye Qingcheng came out, she saw the Emperor and the Princess and greeted them.

The emperor looked at her, his expression blank.

The eldest princess quickly got up and rushed over: "Qing'er, are you alright?"

Ye Qingcheng shook her head: "I'm fine."

After saying that.

He looked at the Emperor.

"Father, your daughter-in-law is innocent. Please investigate thoroughly."

The Emperor looked at her and said calmly, "The people petitioned on this matter, and all the officials submitted memorials. The evidence is conclusive. How can you say she's been wronged?"

"The common people? The officials? Father, do you think that's possible?"

Over the years, the daughter-in-law has done so much for the people in silence. It's one thing for the people not to be grateful, but why would they possibly write a joint letter?

And yet, for such a trivial matter, without even an investigation, all the officials submitted a memorial. It's obvious someone is trying to frame the daughter-in-law.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor pursed his lips and sighed inwardly.

Sigh! Indeed, according to the investigation by the secret guards, this girl has done a lot for the people all along.

But this girl is really strange, and for the sake of good relations between the two countries, I have no choice but to do it!

Thinking of this, the emperor closed his eyes.

Then he spoke calmly, "Framed? What do you have that would make someone frame you? There are so many people in the city, why not frame someone else, but only you?"

"Daughter-in-law, I don't know why that person would frame you?"

"If that's the case, then how can there be any injustice?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingcheng frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Father, do you also think your daughter-in-law is guilty?"

"With such conclusive evidence, how can you claim innocence?"

"Conclusive evidence? Father, what evidence do you have?"

"Testimony and physical evidence."

"Where are the witnesses? Where is the physical evidence? Father..."

"How dare you! Are you questioning me?"

"No... daughter-in-law, I wouldn't dare. I just want to prove my innocence."

"No need for formalities. Since your crime has been established, you should just shut up!"

"What do you mean by that, Father?" Ye Qingcheng frowned slightly.

The Emperor did not answer, but looked at Minister Zhang and said coldly, "Take him away."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Father..."

"Brother..."

Seeing that they were about to say something, the Emperor turned around, not wanting to listen, and shouted again, "Take them away."

Upon receiving the order, Lord Zhang waved his arm, and instantly two guards, one on the left and one on the right, went to escort Ye Qingcheng away.

"Father, what do you mean by this?"

"snort!"

At this moment, the two guards also moved closer to Ye Qingcheng and reached out to take her away.

Upon seeing this, the eldest princess moved to stand in front of Ye Qingcheng.

"All of you, get out of my sight."

Upon hearing this, the two guards immediately stopped and looked at each other in bewilderment.

Um?

The Emperor turned around and looked coldly at the Princess.

The eldest princess knelt down again.

"Please, Your Majesty, give Qing'er a chance and let her go!"

"Bold..."

"Your Majesty, I have never asked you for anything before. This time, I beg you to spare Qing'er!"

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