Xiu Shu pursed her lips, looking furious but forced to suppress her anger. Princess Jia Hua, however, was curious and raised her long eyebrows: "Anything else?"
"Yes! Your deeds in the Southern Frontier have begun to circulate in the capital. I heard that all the civil and military officials have submitted memorials, and the Southern Frontier has even sent people to ask you to return to the Southern Frontier immediately."
Princess Jia Hua frowned.
"The people of Southern Xinjiang say that you have been bestowed the title of Consort Shu by the Emperor of Southern Xinjiang. This trip back to Northern Chu is to give you the opportunity to visit your relatives. You must not linger any longer, or Northern Chu will bear the consequences."
"When those officials heard that war was coming, they all advised the emperor to send you back. The emperor was furious about this in court."
Needless to say, such a wicked idea must have come from Empress Yan.
What Consort Shu? She's just deliberately trying to disgust me.
“My lady, the Southern Frontier has gone too far. You have never been conferred the title of Consort Shu. This is clearly an attempt to smear you.” Xiu Shu’s eyes reddened with anger.
Princess Jia Hua clenched her fists, the pain causing her to wince. She managed to suppress her anger and looked up towards the main hall: "Someone come here!"
A palace maid stepped forward.
"Just say I'm not feeling well and ask the Emperor to come."
"yes."
Upon hearing the news, the Emperor of Northern Chu could no longer contain himself. He rubbed his temples, clutched his chest, and said no. He ordered the palace servants to summon the imperial physician and then helped the person away to rest.
"emperor……"
Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Northern Chu flew into a rage: "You insolent fool, are you only satisfied when you've angered me to death?"
As he spoke, the Northern Chu Emperor's face grew increasingly grim. He clutched his chest, looking as if he was about to suffocate. Seeing this, the ministers, fearing they would be branded as regicides, all fell silent.
Before leaving, the Emperor of Northern Chu said, "This matter will be discussed later!"
After saying this, the Emperor of Northern Chu slowly left with the help of palace servants. Once outside the door, the Emperor of Northern Chu walked briskly and arrived at the side hall in a short while.
"Imperial Physician! Imperial Physician!" the Emperor of Northern Chu urged as he ran.
When he saw Princess Jia Hua standing safely in front of him, the Emperor of Northern Chu breathed a sigh of relief: "Cousin, it's good that you're alright."
"There are some things I'd like to discuss with you privately."
The Emperor of Northern Chu waved his hand: "All of you, step back."
Only two people remained inside the hall.
Princess Jia Hua looked at Emperor Bei Chu: "Xiao Wu, I have never been a Consort in the Southern Frontier. Someone is deliberately framing me."
"I know."
"Furthermore, my marriage to the Seventh Prince was also a temporary measure."
"Cousin, please stop talking. I have never doubted you." The Northern Chu Emperor shook his head; he had never even considered such things.
Not even a thought.
Princess Jia Hua sighed, "Xiao Wu, someone is using me to spread rumors and deliberately provoke you. Remember, no matter what, you must not get angry and do not be fooled. It will not be too late to take revenge when you have power."
Having just ascended the throne, he faced internal and external troubles, and many people were dissatisfied, especially since there was a deposed crown prince from the previous dynasty, and many people were eyeing him covetously.
The Emperor of Northern Chu has rashly gone to the battlefield; he is certain to die.
The generals were dissatisfied, the soldiers were very disappointed with the Northern Chu Emperor, and there were also many people with ulterior motives who deliberately acted in the name of the Northern Chu Emperor.
Therefore, now is not the best time for revenge.
"Cousin... I've become the emperor and I still can't protect you. Am I too useless?" The Emperor of Northern Chu looked remorseful.
Princess Jiahua shook her head: "How could that be? I never care about those rumors. Look at me now, dressed in fine clothes and wearing a golden hairpin. So many people bow to me respectfully. Enduring a moment of humiliation is for the future. If it weren't for Xiao Wu, where would I be today?"
The Emperor of Northern Chu's eyes lit up: "Does my cousin really think so?"
“Of course!” Princess Jia Hua nodded vigorously.
Under Princess Jia Hua's persuasion, the Emperor of Northern Chu tried his best to calm himself down and repeatedly said that he would listen to his cousin.
...
Southern Xinjiang
It's been almost a year.
Empress Yan sent people to Northern Chu every day to inquire. Qingzhi read the letter sent by the spies, and her eyelids twitched.
"Keep reading!"
Qingzhi had no choice but to say, "The Emperor of Northern Chu conferred the title of Princess Jiahua upon Princess Jiahua, and then bestowed Princess Jiahua's daughter, Song Yue, into marriage with the Eighth Prince. He also made an agreement that the Eighth Prince would be made Crown Prince on the day of their marriage."
Empress Yan frowned: "The Emperor of Northern Chu is truly blind. A woman has been wandering outside, and who knows how many times she has been violated, yet he still treats her like a treasure. But what does it matter? His two children, one is mentally challenged and the other is useless. The siblings have turned against each other. I don't know how Zhao Jiahua will feel heartbroken!"
Empress Yan could only console herself.
Zhao Jiahua's life wasn't so pleasant either.
Qingzhi said, "Your Majesty, the letter says that a divine physician cured Song Yue. Now Song Yue is a talented and beautiful girl. When she was brought back by the Song family, she became famous in the capital."
Empress Yan frowned abruptly: "How is this possible?"
"Your Majesty, the letter also says that Song Hengchuan didn't die at all. Instead, he was switched with a biological son by a woman named Fan Lianyi. The real Song Hengchuan was rescued and found. He was even granted the title of Prince Jing by the Emperor of Northern Chu and married Jiang Ying, the eldest daughter of General Jiang. The couple is very loving, and this Prince Jing is also extremely protective of Song Yue."
"Impossible!" Empress Yan slammed her hand on the table, furious and angry. "What exactly is going on?"
"Your Majesty, Song Hengchuan was switched with another man the year after Zhao Jiahua's marriage alliance, and the poison in Song Yue's body has also been cured..."
Empress Yan suddenly felt a metallic taste rise in her throat. She clutched her chest tightly and forced herself to swallow it down: "So, when she returned to Northern Chu, she didn't see her siblings killing each other, but instead was protected by others at every turn?"
Aokiji trembled, not daring to reply casually.
"Zhao Jiahua, what right do you have!" Empress Yan was so angry that she overturned the table, her heart pounding violently.
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