Inside the main hall, it was so quiet that only the faint sound of everyone breathing could be heard.
Shen Hanshan's words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.
The civil and military officials looked at each other, their expressions varied. Some were astonished, some were worried, and some even harbored subtle, imperceptible calculations.
"This... such a change has occurred at the Prince Rui's residence?" The elderly Imperial Censor Chen Gan spoke tremulously, his tone filled with disbelief and concern. "Prince Rui is a pillar of the nation; this matter is of utmost importance and must be thoroughly investigated!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, the Princess has been kidnapped! This is a challenge to the imperial authority by thieves! Such blatant aggression must be severely punished!" A military officer stepped forward, his voice booming and revealing an undeniable resolve.
“But… Her Highness is already pregnant. If this gets out, it might damage the royal family’s reputation.” A civil official whispered among himself. Although his voice was not loud, it was enough for everyone present to hear clearly, and the atmosphere in the hall immediately became subtle and tense.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yi frowned, his gaze shifting between Shen Hanshan and the assembled officials as he weighed the pros and cons. He looked at Shen Hanshan, his intuition telling him that Shen Hanshan must have realized that this matter was related to him.
They had already agreed on this matter in the Imperial Study, but Shen Hanshan suddenly brought it up in public to force him to make a choice.
Either release the princess, or find her as soon as possible.
He looked at the civil and military officials and thought to himself that if this matter was not handled properly, it would not only affect the dignity of the royal family, but could also cause turmoil in the court.
"Minister Shen, rest assured, I will do everything in my power to rescue my sister and thoroughly investigate this matter." Zhao Yi's voice was steady and powerful, revealing an unquestionable authority.
Upon hearing this, Shen Hanshan felt somewhat relieved. He knew that since this incident, a rift had begun to form between him and Zhao Yi.
"Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty!" He knelt on the ground, his words sincere.
Zhao Yi was caught in a dilemma and had no choice but to accept the game that Shen Hanshan had set up for him.
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