Let Prince Jin and the others investigate themselves, and Sheng Jingyu will be safe.

Empress Yuan felt that Su Wenyuan was really pushing her luck and retorted, "You keep saying how safe Anchuan is, but now that something has happened, you don't even want to investigate. Is this how you guarantee safety?"

The Emperor stepped back a few paces and waved for Su Wenyuan to come forward.

Her time to shine has passed, and it's time for Su Wenyuan to step in and start another argument.

No wonder Sheng Jingyu was reluctant to speak when he was with her! Having her around made him feel very at ease, and she was sure to never lose a conversation.

Su Wenyuan looked at the Emperor speechlessly. Was he just getting used to using her?

“We will definitely investigate the matter of Anchuan Kingdom, but this involves Crown Prince Kim being beaten, and Crown Prince Kim becoming a citizen of Anchuan Kingdom? Moreover, as far as I know, during the investigation, the Crown Prince was hesitant and kept hiding something! How can we investigate this?”

"Whether it's because the Crown Prince doesn't trust us or he has other intentions, whatever the reason, we are no longer willing to help. You can handle this yourselves, alright!"

Their attitude was tough; they weren't negotiating with them at all.

Helping was a favor, but now I don't want to help anymore.

Sheng Jingyu said, "This happened at the post station. The post station is guarded by your own people. It's much easier for you to investigate than for us. If you can't find out the truth, then there's really something wrong with this."

His words were loaded with meaning, subtly implying that they had orchestrated the whole thing.

Su Wenyuan lowered her head, suppressing a laugh. This was really going too far.

If this goes on, even she would start to suspect that Qikong Kingdom might have ulterior motives, which is why they staged this whole scene of the prince being beaten.

Judging from the questioning looks on the faces of those present, it was clear that they had already begun to have doubts.

Empress Yuan and the others stared wide-eyed, feeling as if one pot after another was about to smash them into a daze.

I didn't gain anything from this trip, and I even got a lot of dirty water back with me?

"Princess Heyi! Has Anchuan always been so unreasonable?" Empress Yuan began to make things difficult for her own people.

Su Wenyuan asked doubtfully, "When did we become unreasonable? Don't make baseless accusations. If we were truly unreasonable, would we allow you to keep talking like this?"

"Is this a genuine visit by the princess, or is your Qikong Kingdom using this as an excuse to cause trouble?"

From the very beginning, Su Wenyuan was deliberately guiding the narrative, trying to portray the envoys as deliberately causing trouble.

They've created a very successful image; every word they say sounds like they're looking for trouble.

Princess Heyi, seeing that things had already reached this point and were beyond redemption, knew that saying more would only make things worse, so she quickly stopped Empress Yuan and the others from spouting nonsense.

"The banquet should end here. Ministers, please return to your lodgings. We will call you again after the Crown Prince wakes up."

Empress Yuan hadn't finished speaking, feeling that she had lost too badly, but Princess Heyi didn't give her a chance to speak and directly had her escorted out.

Su Wenyuan let out a long sigh of relief; arguing was really tiring.

The Emperor first issued an edict, ordering all the ministers and their families to return to their residences, thus concluding the banquet.

Then let Su Wenyuan and Sheng Jingyu go to the Empress's palace for a short visit, and wait until he has dealt with the matter before continuing.

As the two walked out, Su Wenyuan saw Su Yuan, whose eyes were filled with anger.

After only two days apart, Su Yuan looked much more haggard. Everyone else had their families with them, but he was all alone.

"Ye Shan, help the prince over first." Su Wenyuan let go and handed Sheng Jingyu to Ye Shan.

Sheng Jingyu cautioned, "Be extra careful, don't suffer losses."

No matter what, Su Yuan is still her father, and Sheng Jingyu was afraid that Su Yuan would get too angry and hit her.

Su Wenyuan laughed and said, "It's impossible for him to suffer a loss; in fact, he should be more careful."

As soon as he arrived in front of Su Yuan, he angrily questioned, "Did you deliberately spread those rumors about the outside world?"

Su Wenyuan feigned ignorance and asked, "What things?"

"You...your mother's affairs! What about encroaching on land, bullying orphans and widows! You described everything so vividly."

Mother? Su Wenyuan let out a cold laugh.

"Stop disgusting me, okay? Whose mother is she? My mother is the legitimate daughter of Marquis Anle, what is she?" Su Wenyuan looked disgusted, as if mentioning her was filthy.

Su Yuan gritted his teeth, looked around to make sure no one was paying attention, and said in a low voice, "She is my lawfully wedded wife, your mother."

If she hadn't said that, Su Wenyuan's anger would have subsided a bit.

Saying things like that is just asking for trouble.

Su Wenyuan crossed her arms, took a step back, and looked him up and down before asking, "Who are you? Whoever you married is my mother? You think too highly of yourself!"

"Don't think that just because I keep calling her 'mistress,' I'm only insulting her. You two are adulterers, I don't even want to acknowledge you as my father, let alone my mother?"

She laughed after saying that; Su Yuan really thought she was someone important!

Su Wenyuan always thought that he would be more clear-headed than others and would be able to see how much malice she harbored towards the people in the Prime Minister's residence.

Now that I know, I'm somewhat clear-headed, but not much.

Su Yuan was stunned by the insults: adulterers?

After a long pause, Su Yuan angrily retorted, "You rebellious daughter! To say such things is utterly disrespectful! Don't think that Prince Chen will always protect you; I am still the Prime Minister!"

"Even Prince Chen must listen to the Emperor! If you dare to say such things again, I will report you to the Emperor and say that you are disobedient and unfilial, that you are morally flawed, and that you have no right to be a princess."

Su Wenyuan retorted disdainfully, "And what makes you think you can be the prime minister? Have you forgotten how you begged my mother for her hand in marriage? You haven't grown any more capable over the years, but you've certainly grown thick-skinned! Your skin is thicker than the corner of a city wall!"

Those envoys should really come here and hear what real cursing is like.

When facing them, Su Wenyuan restrained herself and didn't use any vulgar language in her insults.

Su Yuan glared angrily, his liver and gallbladder pounding with rage; he was practically ready to vomit blood on the spot.

In a fit of anger, he slapped her hard, but Meng Qi, who was quick-witted and agile, blocked it.

Meng Qi may not be the brightest, but his kung fu is definitely top-notch.

"Shall we make a move?" Meng Qi asked in a gruff voice.

He had wanted to take action for a long time; Su Yuan had gone too far, bullying the princess in this way.

No sooner had she finished speaking than Su Wenyuan slapped him back. Even if she hadn't been hit, she was still going to retaliate.

Su Yuan's sudden action startled her.

However, she did not let Meng Qi do it; she would handle the trouble herself, as it was inconvenient for Meng Qi to take action.

People in the distance witnessed this scene and were dumbfounded.

The Princess Consort of Prince Chen slapped her own father? This is truly outrageous!

The last time Su Yuan was slapped was at the Marquis of Anle's residence...

That time it was Marquis Anle who did the beating, this time it was Su Wenyuan who did it. One is Yu Qingzhu's biological father, and the other is Yu Qingzhu's biological daughter.

Su Wenyuan moved her wrist; it felt a little numb, she had used too much force.

"Beating your own father in anger? This news is more interesting. Su Yuan, how did my mother die?" Su Wenyuan stared intently into Su Yuan's eyes and asked the question once again.

If Su Yuan dares to say that he forced her to her death, the most exciting news today will definitely be that the Princess Consort of Chen killed her own father in the palace!