Shang Changge: "From now on, I will not see anyone except Aze, no matter who comes to visit."

Saying these words gave Shang Changge a sense of exhilaration, like a serf finally liberated and singing a triumphant song.

It's wonderful that her beautiful brother is the emperor; from now on, her life will be free, carefree, and joyful. How wonderful!

Mi Chan looked into the bronze mirror and smiled ambiguously at the stunningly beautiful princess reflected there: "Even when the General arrives, you won't see him?"

Shang Changge: "Of course. I will be entering the palace to wear mourning clothes soon, so how can I associate with General Xiao during this time?"

Besides, my engagement with General Xiao has been dissolved; any further contact would only invite gossip.

Mi Chan thought about it and realized it was true. She sighed regretfully, "That's right, there are still three years of national mourning left..."

Mi Chan truly felt sorry for her mistress, after all, her mistress and the general were almost married not long ago, just a little bit short... sigh!

The love story between the master and the general is truly fraught with hardship, unlike her and her sister Qingyao.

Recalling the time she had spent eating and living with her younger sister Qingyao, Mi Chan's charming face flushed red.

Thinking of her younger brother, Mi Chan's brows furrowed again.

After today, her younger brother will probably go back to the ghost market with that old woman and avoid her from now on. She won't be able to do anything to make amends.

Suddenly,

Mi Chan's eyes lit up with a good idea, but she had to ask her master for permission first.

Mi Chan's movements slowed as she applied her makeup. Her increasingly alluring and seductive eyes gazed at the bronze mirror, and she murmured:

"Your Highness, I have a request."

In a good mood, Shang Changge jokingly said, "Arrange your wedding with Qingyao? No way, you two are people from my household."

"Your mourning period is also counted towards this period; any weddings must wait until after the three-year national mourning period."

Mi Chan's hand trembled and her face instantly turned bright red. She opened her mouth in a panic, wanting to explain, but she didn't know how to explain or what to explain.

She and her sister Qingyao were sleeping in the same bed every night, so how could she explain it? She couldn't deceive her master.

Mi Chan could only bite her lip and pretend nothing was wrong as she continued applying makeup to Shang Changge, stammering:

"Princess, you...you knew all along..."

Shang Changge chuckled, "I'm not blind." No matter how well you hide your feelings, they'll still show in your eyes.

When the two looked at each other, their eyes were practically glued together; she must be incredibly dense to not notice.

Mi Chan: "Then..."

Shang Changge: "Don't worry, this is your private matter and I won't interfere. What were you about to say?"

Mi Chan breathed a long sigh of relief. She had been so worried and afraid, but her master had so easily brushed it aside.

I was incredibly surprised and happy, and even my tone became much lighter, but I still spoke cautiously:

"What I meant was, if I could persuade Granny Hua and Nannan to do things for the princess..."

Princess, could you... could you let them, including my younger brother, stay in the princess's residence?

"Let them stay in the small courtyard where I used to live; I'll pay for their food and lodging."

As Mi Chan spoke these words, she kept glancing at the beautiful woman in the bronze mirror, clearly aware that her demands were excessive.

Shang Changge: "Sure."

Mi Chan's mouth gaped slightly in surprise; to be honest, she hadn't held out much hope.

After all, the princess didn't like her younger brother, and the younger brother harbored those kinds of feelings for the princess.

But her younger brother refused to see her except when he was at the princess's residence, so she had no other choice but to shamelessly...

To my surprise, my master said it was okay.

After a morning of weeping and looking heartbroken, Shang Changge got up, patted Mi Chan's shoulder, and added:

"If you can persuade them."

Having said that, she left first, stepping out of the bedchamber. Her beautiful face, adorned with sorrowful makeup, also revealed a grief-stricken expression.

Following a group of people, they left the princess's residence, boarded a carriage, and headed towards the palace.

The reason she agreed to Mi Chan's request was not because she really wanted Jing Xiuming and the others to stay, but because she knew that Mi Chan couldn't persuade Granny Hua.

Who is Granny Hua? She is the owner of the Ghost Market.

She's not an ordinary old woman; why would she be willing to stay in the princess's residence and serve her?

Being used by powerful and influential people, especially the imperial family and nobility, can lead to the loss of personal freedom and is very dangerous.

for example,

If their coup attempt failed last night, they will all die today, and die a terrible death.

When the emperor dies, the whole country mourns.

After the heavy snow, the palace was already a vast expanse of white, and after the funeral of the emperor and his concubine, it was even more white.

The new emperor, princes and princesses, concubines, civil and military officials, palace guards and servants—a dense crowd of people knelt on the ground.

The tolling of bells, the sound of condolences, the chanting of scriptures...

The funeral was grand, filled with sorrow.

Led by Shang Changze, the princes and princesses knelt down and wiped away tears according to their age.

Shang Changge had assumed that Shang Le would cause trouble for her and her younger brother, or for her other younger siblings, or for the concubines in the harem.

It turned out she had worried too much; there wasn't a single one, not even one who secretly glared at her. It was a bit of a surprise, but not many.

It seems the handsome younger brother performed admirably in court today, intimidating these people.

The overall situation is settled. Although it's just the beginning and not very stable yet, it doesn't matter. At worst, we can tear off the mask and fight again.

The ascension of a new emperor is a sensitive period. Those below him are most prone to causing trouble, and just as the new emperor is most likely to unleash a reign of terror.

However, given the commotion last night, it's truly astonishing that the handsome younger brother could still twist the truth and pin the blame on Shang Rui today.

As Shang Changge mourned, she pondered, and after finishing her thoughts, all she could feel for her handsome younger brother was admiration.

But there was one thing she didn't quite approve of: why didn't they take advantage of the chaos last night to kill Shang Rui instead of imprisoning him in the dungeon?

The consequences will be endless!

Ren Shangrui is the male lead!

That night, after those who were supposed to leave the palace did so, Shang Changge and Shang Changze arrived at the imperial prison.

The prison was gloomy and terrifying, with terrible conditions, and most of the prisoners were the most vicious and wicked.

"Please, just kill me! Just give me a quick death!"

"Aaaaaah, you dog emperor, you'll die a horrible death...!"

"There's a mouse here, extra dinner tonight... Where do you think you're going!"

"Give me water, water!"

The jailer, bowing low, led the way, fawning and smiling obsequiously, "Your Majesty, Princess, Lord Feng, this place is truly a bit dirty and chaotic..."

Suddenly, a middle-aged man with messy hair and handcuffs on his hands and feet rushed out from the corner of the cell.

He peered out of the cell, his eyes wide and fixed on Shang Changze:

"The Emperor? Heh, this is the Emperor? Heh, haven't seen this old scoundrel for years, has he become young again? How could an old scoundrel have such good luck?"

The jailer shouted, "Insolence! This is the new emperor, hurry up and..."

Shang Changze: "Alright, lead the way."

The jailer glared fiercely at the middle-aged man who was behaving erratically, then nodded repeatedly and hurried to lead the way.

Shang Changze glanced back at Shang Changge, relieved to see that his sister wasn't frightened.

He looked past Shang Changge to the Minister of Justice, Feng, behind him, and gave the order.

"Please trouble Lord Feng and other trusted officials to re-examine these people. Those who are guilty should be prosecuted, and those who are innocent should be released and compensated."

Lord Feng bowed respectfully and said, "Your subject obeys the decree!"