Everyone's expression changed because of her words, and they all looked at Emperor Jianxi and... Zhao Ying.
After all, Hu Yanxue's final crime was disrespect to Princess Chengqian.
Because Princess Chengqian was kind-hearted and knelt outside the Yangxin Palace for two or three hours to plead for Huyanxue, Emperor Jianxi reluctantly sent Huyanxue to the inner prison.
He's going to be released after just a few days?
If you don’t let it go, this rain… the two spiritual children won’t ask for it?
Isn't this a blatant threat to His Majesty?
Many people shook their heads, thinking that although Zhao Zihua was praised by everyone for her intelligence, this move was really... still like a child!
Why doesn’t Princess Huai’an try to persuade her?
Are they using things that seek welfare for the people as a bargaining chip?
The prince smiled sarcastically.
Shangguan Shu's eyes darkened.
This matter... they didn't mention it to him.
Emperor Jianxi was enjoying the gossip of all the ministers in the court and didn't react for a while.
Who should he spare?
Next, Zhao Zihua was full of confidence, certain that Emperor Jianxi would not reject her "conditions".
"Grandfather, my mother and I recently went to the inner prison to visit my sister. She has lost a lot of weight. She must have realized her mistakes. I hope Grandfather will take pity on her young age and release her!"
Emperor Jianxi was very fond of Zhao Zihua, but faced with her "threat", he did not get too angry. He just looked at Zhao Yao with an unpredictable expression, "Huai'an, is this what you mean?"
Zhao Yao immediately emerged from the ranks upon hearing the news. He glanced nervously at Zhao Ying, then knelt down. "Your Majesty, be wise! How dare I plead for Xue'er? Xue'er offended Sister Ying. Your Majesty's punishment is just and proper! I dare not even utter a single complaint!"
She bit her lip and said, "It's...it's me who usually only knows how to burn incense and pray for blessings. I don't have time to teach Xue'er more. Let her make such a big mistake today...it's my fault!"
"Sister Ying has taken great pains to take care of me over the years. Xue'er deserves to be punished for offending Sister Ying!"
Shangguan Qingyue blinked, "You're being dishonest! You've cursed my mother behind her back so many times, and you even blame the Emperor's grandfather for being partial!"
You said you were burning incense and chanting sutras at Jinghui Temple. Were you burning the incense of "The Widow and Saburo on a Summer Night" or the sutra of "The Failed Scholar and the Nun on a Rainy Night"? Ugh, have you no shame?
Zhao Ying: ...
Shangguan Shu: ...
Emperor Jianxi: ...
The three of them frowned deeply.
As soon as Zhao Yao finished speaking, Lin, the number one lackey, ignored Prime Minister Liu's obstruction and stood up, "Your Majesty, Princess Huai'an burned incense and prayed for the sake of the Great Chu. Princess Huai'an neglected the education of her children for the sake of the Great Chu. I believe that Princess Huai'an is not wrong, and Princess Huyan is also not wrong!"
Emperor Jianxi: Forget about burning incense and chanting sutras...
Cui, fearless, questioned Zhao Ying directly, "Princess Chengqian, may I ask, Princess Huyan has always been by your side. Is your Highness responsible for her unfilial behavior?"
He almost said that Zhao Ying deserved it and that Hu Yanxue was corrupted by Zhao Ying.
There was silence all around.
Shangguan Qingyue pouted, looking unconvinced. "My mother raised me to be such a smart and well-behaved child. It's obvious that she's a good mother."
[You raised a daughter who got pregnant before she even got married. You are a bad mother!]
[Mother, don't be angry, mother, don't be angry. When Yue'er can speak, I will tell everyone that this Cui family's eldest daughter Chang Fei committed adultery with Imperial Physician Xue and is pregnant!]
Zhao Ying: ...She seemed to remember that Cui's eldest daughter was engaged to Prime Minister Liu?
When Cui found out, she was furious because her daughter was already engaged to Prime Minister Liu's eldest son, Liu Hai. Not wanting to lose this good marriage, Cui tricked Master Liu into coming and had Chang Fei seduce him. Then, she pinned the child on him. The Liu family is still waiting to have their first grandson!
Zhao Ying:!!!
Emperor Jianxi: ...
Shangguan Shu: ...
Shangguan Shu stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, if Hu Yanxue was brought up badly, it is the fault of this humble adoptive father. Princess Chengqian was well-educated and has noble character. It has nothing to do with her!"
Zhao Ying smiled sarcastically.
Look, father, Shangguan Shu and Huai'an are obviously in the same group, but Shangguan Shu shows such care and protection for her. If she hadn't listened to Yue'er's voice, she would probably be grateful by now, right?
Sure enough, Emperor Jianxi looked at Shangguan Shu with a look of satisfaction in his eyes.
Cui shook her head, "The Crown Prince is truly devoted to Princess Chengqian!"
Is she praising Shangguan Shu?
It was to give Zhao Ying the final blow!
Look, it was you who failed to teach Hu Yanxue well. Your prince spoke for you and was deliberately biased towards you. It doesn't prove that you are right!
The prince was furious, "How dare you! How dare you question Princess Chengqian like that?!"
"Someone, come! Pull Cui down and give him twenty lashes of the cane!"
Minister of Rites Chang Ziteng quickly came out to plead, "Your Highness, please forgive me, Your Highness, please forgive me! My words were unintentional, please forgive me, Princess!"
"What do you mean?" Zhao Ying asked expressionlessly.
[Yes, yes! Hit her, hit her!]
Zhao Ying gently stroked Shangguan Qingyue's head to calm the little guy's excitement.
Zhao Ying's words left Chang Ziteng confused.
He wanted to ask Zhao Yinghai to forgive Cui's offensive words, but Cui's words would get her slapped twice if they were said to a peasant woman, let alone a princess of a country?
He was a little speechless!
But fortunately, this princess is a stupid and cowardly one... Chang Ziteng no longer has any concerns.
The sky fell, Princess Huai'an held it up, and behind her... the prince of Zhenguo held it up!
"I hope... Your Highness... will forgive... my wife's words?"
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