Chapter 362 A wise person knows when to yield.

Princess Hui'an fainted after being scolded by Empress Huangfu at the palace gate.

This news quickly became the new topic of conversation in Beijing.

Look, ever since this Grand Princess came to the capital, there's been a constant stream of amusement every day, and everyone has something to talk about when they go to the teahouse to drink tea and chat.

However, what everyone talks about most is how Empress Huangfu questioned Princess Huian.

"I told you, anyone who can become empress is definitely not an ordinary person."

Moreover, she was the beloved daughter of Duke Changsheng, raised like a treasure. When she entered the palace, her family must have hired many experienced nannies to teach her.

Listen to what Her Majesty the Empress said today; it makes so much sense!

"That's right, the Iron Certificate was really meant to protect the Great Yu state, not to save those wicked people."

Do you think that when Emperor Wen bestowed the imperial edict and iron certificate, he already anticipated this outcome?

That's why it was written that way on the imperial edict!

"Do you think that princess will go to the palace gate again? I really want to see her faint a second time there!"

"Probably not, I've already embarrassed myself twice."

Can I afford to embarrass myself a third time?

Besides, her son-in-law committed a capital offense, involving over thirty lives. No one can protect him!

......

When Princess Hui'an woke up, she found herself lying in a guest room at Prince Fu's mansion.

Upon seeing that she had woken up, the old princess immediately sent someone to invite Prince Fu over.

Prince Fu looked at Princess Hui'an, who had aged beyond recognition, and couldn't help but sigh.

"Elder sister, why are you doing this! Sigh!"

Princess Hui'an struggled to get up.

"I will continue to guard the palace gate."

If the Emperor still doesn't see me, I'll smash my head against the palace gate and die.

"I'd like to see if the Emperor of Da Yu, which governs with filial piety, can bear the infamy of being a ruler."

Upon hearing this, Prince Fu was so angry that he almost stood up and stomped his feet.

"Eldest sister, why did you have to court death!"

If you want the entire Changning Marquis's family to be executed, you're welcome to go ahead.

You've been there twice already, how come you still can't tell?

His Majesty dislikes you! Now His Majesty hates Marquis Changning so much that he wants to tear him to pieces.

Go ahead! Go and break down the palace gates!

The moment you crash into the Marquis of Changning's mansion, everyone, including Heyue, will be beheaded.

"Go ahead! I won't stop you! Go quickly!" Prince Fu said angrily.

Upon hearing this, Princess Hui'an was first taken aback, and then she began to shed tears.

"I only have one daughter..."

"Whose child isn't precious?"

When the Marquis of Changning harmed so many people, did he never think that one of them wasn't someone else's child?

Don't other families feel bad about it?

More than thirty lives were lost just like that.

That's not all, he even attempted to assassinate the imperial envoy? Isn't he showing no respect for His Majesty?

"No one would keep a family like that!" Prince Fu retorted.

Princess Hui'an...

"you......"

"Elder sister, can you see reality more clearly? I've already said that the person sitting on the dragon throne right now is neither Father nor brother."

Nobody cares if you try to kill yourself.

"Your death will bring everyone joy." Prince Fu continued to tug at Princess Huian's heartstrings.

After Princess Hui'an calmed down, she also began to panic.

"Then...what should we do? Little brother, you can't just stand by and watch him die!"

Heyue is your own niece!

You'd better think of a solution quickly!

Yes, I'm going to find that Lady Shen, her aunt who is the emperor's own mother. Isn't it said that the emperor respects this aunt the most?

I searched for her, I kowtowed to her…”

"Eldest sister!" Prince Fu stood up abruptly in anger.

Princess Hui'an was so frightened that she dared not utter a single word.

"What you need to do now is not to think about anything."

I have just sent your imperial edict and mine to the palace together.

I have also written a memorial to His Majesty.

We exchanged two imperial edicts for Heyue's life.

His Majesty accepted it.

Heyue's life should be spared, but she will definitely be demoted to a commoner.

As for Madam Shen, you must not go there.

Don't forget, the imperial envoy who was assassinated was Lady Shen's eldest son. If you go there, you'll be deliberately provoking someone's anger.

You can now rest peacefully in my residence for a couple of days.

"Then hurry back to Suzhou," Prince Fu said earnestly.

He originally thought that he would just keep his iron certificate in the storeroom. Although it was useless, it was still bestowed by the late Emperor Wen, so it would still give him some prestige.

But after the eldest princess's incident and the empress's words, Prince Fu understood.

That thing is just for show.

If someone doesn't want to admit it, they can always find a reason to do so.

Instead of doing that, we should generously send those two plaques to His Majesty.

Two plaques in exchange for Princess Heyue's life—for the imperial family, this was a worthwhile deal.

At the same time, Prince Fu also stated that he only wanted to focus on making money and didn't want to consider anything else...

Princess Hui'an looked utterly desperate.

If the son-in-law can't be saved, how will the daughter survive alone...?

"Also, eldest sister, after you rest for two days, hurry back to Suzhou."

There's no chance of any change in the case of the Marquis of Changning. I've heard that the imperial family intends to punish him severely.

It's not just about making an example of someone, but also about giving the people of Suzhou an explanation.

However, although Marquis Changning must be brought to justice, you must find a way to save Heyue's two daughters.

Here, take this. The Marquis of Changning's mansion has been raided, so you probably don't have much money left.

Here is 300,000 taels of silver. Take it back and find someone to buy those two children when they are sold off.

At least... at least I won't be mistreated anymore.

As Prince Fu spoke, he placed a small box in front of Princess Huian.

Princess Hui'an...

Men were executed or forced into vagrancy, while women were sold into prostitution or forced into brothels.

If Heyue's two children were sold to a brothel or sent to a music and dance hall, what would they face...?

There were too many people in Suzhou who hated the Wang family; back then, anyone could humiliate those two children at will...

"Younger brother..." Princess Hui'an wanted to say something more.

"Elder sister, don't say anything! Saving lives is the priority now."

I will send someone to escort you back.

From now on... you can take Heyue and the children and find a secluded place to live in seclusion!

I will not stay in Suzhou, and I will never return to the capital.

If you encounter any difficulties in life, ask someone to send me a message, and I will make arrangements for you!

We... are just ordinary citizens of the Great Yu, no longer royalty...

Prince Fu's words struck Princess Huian's heart like a heavy hammer.

It made it hard for her to breathe...