Chen Kuangzheng looked at Lan Linxue and said calmly, "Of course, it's due to the Emperor's boundless grace. His Majesty has shown great compassion for Lord Xu and firmly believes that he must have been misled by a villain, which is why last night's events occurred. However, Miss Qin is indeed innocent. His Majesty is currently unwell, and as a first-rank official, Lord Xu should naturally share His Majesty's burdens. This matter must be resolved peacefully. Lord Xu should have his subordinates apologize and then generously provide a sum of money to settle the matter. This way, the law will be upheld, and His Majesty will feel that Lord Xu understands the Emperor's heart. Why not do it!"

After listening, Lan Qingtian patted Chen Kuangzheng on the shoulder approvingly, "Good! Old Chen, you put it that way, very good!"

Lan Linxue nodded, then her gaze towards Chen Kuangzheng slowly hardened: "Add a sentence to Xu Ming: The way things turned out today was completely unexpected! You really didn't expect the Fifth Prince to be able to investigate last night, and even find spies within the army. This not only puts the Emperor in a difficult position, but also makes things very difficult for those of you who uphold justice. Even knowing that Lord Xu is innocent, they still made things very complicated. Fortunately, the Emperor is discerning, preventing a miscarriage of justice. Lord Xu should keep this in mind. Therefore, when dealing with Miss Qin, perhaps you should be more generous, understand?"

Chen Kuangzheng looked at Lan Linxue and almost laughed. If this young master wanted to cause someone's death, there was really no stopping him!

"Yes! I understand!"

Lan Linxue nodded, "If you understand, then hurry up and get busy!"

Chen Kuangzheng bowed respectfully and then quickly walked away.

Lan Linxue looked at Qin Kou'er and suddenly smiled, abandoning her previous domineering demeanor. She sneakily approached Qin Kou'er and whispered, "What are you going to do later?"

Qin Kou'er glanced at him, then turned to Lan Qingtian with a smile and said, "Your Highness, I haven't had a chance to properly thank you for your righteous help last night. How about I come to your residence today, firstly to keep the Princess company, and secondly to thank you properly as well? I wonder if Your Highness would agree?"

Lan Qingtian immediately smiled and said, "Agreed! Of course I agree! I don't know how happy the Princess will be to have someone to talk to! Since you agreed to go last night, you'll come with me now! Otherwise, she'll be unhappy when I go back!"

"Yes! Then Kou'er will go with the Prince now!"

As they spoke, the two laughed and walked down the road one after the other.

Seeing that she was being ignored, Lan Linxue shouted, "Nobody's paying attention to me? What's wrong with letting me go with them?"

No one spoke; only the breeze swept across the long staircase.