Qingzhou City
When Chen Jingxi and his party entered Qingzhou City, they originally thought that since it was in the midst of war, the entire city should be on alert, but the people and merchants in Qingzhou City were very peaceful.
The city's defenses were even more sparse, with no sense of vigilance. Ling Feng and Han Yu, who were following behind Chen Jingxi, had grim expressions on their faces. They had also followed Chu Jinghuai through many years of battles, and the fact that the Turks and Wanfan hadn't come to fight was truly a blessing from heaven.
Turks and Wan Fan: We also want to capture Qingzhou City, but you Daxia people are too cunning. Who knows if you are playing tricks, pretending to let your guard down, and luring us into a trap?
After all, you just burned half of the food supplies, and then spread the news that Chu Jinghuai wanted to sneak into our military camp. As a result, they were already in ambush, and not a single bird flew over.
Chen Jingxi went straight to the prefectural mansion. Since she was already there, she had no intention of hiding. If they were doing some tricks behind the scenes, there was no need for her to come to Qingzhou in person.
When she arrived at the prefectural government, Chen Jingxi directly presented the seal of the first-rank prince's wife.
Soon, Fang Cai led the officials from the government office to come and said, "Your humble servant pays respects to Princess Su."
Chen Jingxi looked calmly at the two rows of people standing respectfully in front of him, nodded slightly and said, "Master Fang, please don't be polite."
Fang Cai stepped forward and asked with a warm smile, "I wonder why the princess has come to Qingzhou this time?"
Chen Jingxi chuckled and said, "I heard that the prince's whereabouts are unknown after he infiltrated the enemy camp."
Fang Cai choked up and said, "Your Highness disregarded his own safety and infiltrated the enemy. Unfortunately, he met his end. We are deeply saddened."
The people behind Fang Cai quickly echoed, "Yes!"
"You all think the prince is dead?"
Fang Cai's face froze, but he quickly apologized and said, "I dare not." He did not dare, but did not say so. Chen Jingxi snorted and ignored him.
The atmosphere seemed a bit awkward. Fang Cai glanced at a middle-aged man behind him. He quickly stepped forward and said, "Your humble servant, Qingzhou Governor Guo Hong, greets the princess."
Chen Jingxi nodded and said, "Master Guo, I heard that when the prince was fighting the enemy, you ordered the city gates to be sealed and abandoned thousands of wounded soldiers."
Chu Jinghuai's military camp was stationed ten miles away from Qingzhou City. The battle with the Turks and Wanfan happened suddenly. There were so many wounded soldiers at once and there was a lack of medical care. However, Guo Hong did not help them. He deserved to die.
Guo Hong quickly glanced at Fang Cai beside him and hesitantly said, "I ordered the city gates to be sealed for the sake of the people of the city. I did not abandon the soldiers. I hope your Highness will forgive me..."
Chen Jingxi pursed her lips and smiled, "I see. Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Guo."
After hearing what Chen Jingxi said, Guo Hong couldn't help but wipe the sweat from his forehead and said with a smile: "I dare not, I dare not."
Han Yu glanced at everyone with a cold face and said, "If you don't make way, do you want the princess to stand outside this door forever?"
Guo Hong quickly stepped aside, making way for her. "Princess, please."
Chen Jingxi was about to walk into the mansion when Fang Cai's voice came from behind, "Princess, wait a minute!"
Chen Jingxi looked back at Fang Cai, raised her brows slightly, and waited for his next words with a smile.
Fang Cai looked around, swallowed, and puffed out his chest before asking, "Does the princess have the emperor's permission to go to Qingzhou?"
"No."
Upon hearing this, Fang Cai realized he was right, and his voice became even louder. "The princess left the capital without the emperor's permission, which has violated the laws of Great Xia. She should be punished with detention."
Chen Jingxi was not angry, but just looked calmly at the complacent man in front of her.
Prince Su was most likely dead, and the person before him was merely a princess with an empty title. There was no need to be afraid. After figuring this out, Fang Cai grew even more complacent and said with a smile, "Princess, does what I say make sense?"
Chen Jingxi smiled faintly and took out a gold medal. "Master Fang, do you recognize this thing?"
Fang Cai's smile froze. A golden medal of immunity from death? Damn it! He hadn't seen such a thing in years! When had the Emperor given this to Princess Su? What did the Emperor mean by this? Did he really dislike Prince Su?
No matter what, although Fang Cai was shocked, he was the commander of an army after all. He was the highest-ranking official in Qingzhou City. What difference did a princess with no real power and a golden medal of immunity from death have to make? It was just to protect her from death.
"Since the princess has a golden medal of immunity from death, it is difficult for me to punish her. Please stay at the post station. I will report to the emperor and then make the final decision."
"Master Fang, if this princess insists on staying at the governor's residence, what should you do?"
Fang Cai snorted coldly and said, "This official will treat the princess with courtesy for the sake of the golden medal of immunity from death. If the princess insists on staying in the prefectural governor's residence, don't blame me for being rude."
"Lord Fang, do you know what happened to the former Jingzhao Prefecture Governor Ding Feng?" Chen Jingxi's voice was clear and cold.
Fang Cai couldn't help but shudder. Ding Feng had only prevented her from going to court to handle the case, but she had thrown him into the Sky Prison and had his three clans exiled.
Of course, it was not just about stopping her from handling the case, but after Ding Feng was imprisoned in the Sky Prison, it was discovered that he had accepted bribes and neglected his duties.
These were all found out by the Prince Su's Mansion. The official had no evidence in his hands, and Fang Cai didn't know how much evidence Chen Jingxi had on him.
His expression immediately changed. "I am sorry for being rude, Your Highness. Please come in."
Fang Cai clenched his hands tightly under his sleeves, he couldn't let Princess Su stay.
The northwest was in the midst of war, with the Turks and the Wan people wreaking havoc everywhere. It was not surprising that Princess Su left the capital without permission and unfortunately encountered bandits or enemy troops, and died accidentally.
Chen Jingxi entered the lobby of the prefectural government and sat down behind the desk.
Fang Cai, Guo Hong, and the others also walked in. Seeing Chen Jingxi in Gao Ju Hall, Guo Hong's face changed slightly. He said, "The princess is just a woman. She should be content with staying in the backyard and managing the palace for Prince Su. Why is she entering the hall now and taking over as the host?"
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