The Emperor of Northern Chu was not angry at all; instead, he smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, cousin."
Princess Jia Hua was both angry and heartbroken: "You're so clever and quick-witted, how come you don't even know how to be wary of the people around you?"
The Northern Chu Emperor was not angry when he was criticized, and he obediently listened to the reprimand. Princess Jia Hua looked anxiously at Song Yue, who said, "These poisons take time to accumulate and have an effect. Your Majesty only needs to take good care of yourself and you will recover slowly."
Princess Jiahua breathed a long sigh of relief. After hesitating for a while, she sent Song Yue away. After Song Yue left, Princess Jiahua said, "You've been claiming to be sick lately. How about you leave those troublesome official duties to me?"
"Alright!" The Emperor of Northern Chu agreed without hesitation.
"Empress Dowager Xu has been making frequent moves in the inner palace. I plan to take action against her. After all, she raised you for several years. Now is the best time for you to feign illness."
"I will listen to my cousin."
Princess Jia Hua then said, "I will find you a trustworthy doctor in private, and you can keep him by your side every day."
The Emperor of Northern Chu tilted his head back and blinked: "Is my cousin worried about me?"
Princess Jiahua paused, then nodded. In her life, besides owing Song Yue and Song Zhen, she also felt indebted to the person before her, who had transformed from a handsome young man into the person she was today.
If it weren't for him protecting A-Yue, I can't imagine what would have happened to her.
In her heart, the Northern Chu Emperor was just as important as Song Yue and Song Zhen.
No one can be bullied.
Princess Jia Hua flew into a rage in the council hall, severely punishing many people and replacing a large number of them. As soon as the news spread, people added another layer to Princess Jia Hua's reputation, saying she was too violent.
"That idiot Mo Xiang, how could he be so blind as to steal Dongzhu's earring?" Empress Dowager Xu angrily slammed her teacup onto the table, her heart pounding.
"Jiahua's reach is far too far!"
Despite her anger, Empress Dowager Xu still decided to deal with Mo Xiang as soon as possible.
"Your Majesty, the Duke of Shen is now in charge of the Ministry of Justice. I'm afraid he won't speak easily," said Granny Liu.
Empress Dowager Xu tapped the table lightly with her fingertips: "The promotion of Duke Shen from a first-rank minister to one of the three dukes was due to Jia Hua's promotion, but Shen Ruyun was deceived by the Duke Jing's mansion. Duke Shen may not let this go easily. Send a message to the Prince of Zhennan and ask him to go to Duke Shen's mansion."
Granny Liu nodded.
evening
Princess Zhennan personally came to the palace to pay her respects.
Empress Dowager Xu withdrew from her entourage: "How did things go?"
"The prince went to the Shen family mansion in person, but the Duke of Shen was determined and remained unmoved."
"What about Madam Shen?"
"Lady Shen claimed to be ill and has not seen me."
Princess Zhennan was also puzzled. The two families had been quite close before, but now the Shen family was single-mindedly devoted to the emperor and protecting the country.
They didn't even show their faces, adopting a purely businesslike attitude.
A sinister glint flashed in Empress Dowager Xu's eyes: "I underestimated Jia Hua's methods."
Just then, a young eunuch rushed in with a message: "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! Someone has discovered that Moxiang has lost a finger."
Empress Dowager Xu's expression changed slightly, and she swayed, almost unable to sit still.
"It was Duke Shen who personally interrogated him. The severed finger has been sent to the Emperor. After examination by the imperial physician, it was discovered that it was 'Beauty's Intoxication,' which enraged the Emperor."
"What?!" Princess Zhennan's vision went black, and she almost slipped off her chair. She clenched her fists and said, "The Duke of Shen is just getting promoted and making a fortune for himself, and he doesn't care about us anymore."
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