The third prince knelt on one knee and said earnestly, "We are sincere!"
The princess slammed the table and said in an unyielding tone, "I would rather die than marry my enemy!"
Seeing the emperor's expression wavering on the throne, Xiao Yunchen immediately spoke up, "Your Majesty, I have a memorial to make."
The emperor looked at him impatiently, frowning, "What's the matter, Xiao Aiqing?"
Xiao Yunchen bowed and spoke slowly, "I believe that the matter of marriage is of great importance. We should first investigate the truth of the many charges against the princess before making a final decision. If the princess has truly committed a serious crime, we can discuss the marriage later."
The Right Prime Minister immediately interrupted him, saying, "Master Xiao, you are wrong! The evidence is irrefutable now, so why investigate further? Could it be that Master Xiao is trying to shield the criminal?"
Xiao Yunchen ignored his false accusations and spoke calmly, "I am only acting according to the law. Do you think, Lord Wang, that the court can handle cases without considering evidence or right and wrong? Especially since the 'criminal' you're referring to is actually a princess of the imperial family, the Emperor's only biological sister!"
This was the first time Li Sisi saw Xiao Yunchen's aggressive side.
The man who spoke softly in front of her was so strong and calm in the court.
No wonder the book says he will be a powerful official in the future!
She supports her face with her hands, Chenchen looks so handsome like this!
The atmosphere at the banquet became tense again, and the argument between the two people eventually turned into a three-way debate.
The odds are probably two to one.
The emperor wanted to support the right prime minister, but was hindered by the presence of the envoys and prince of Xiyuan.
He still understands the principle of not airing family disgrace in public.
"Alright, I think what Xiao Aiqing said makes sense. After all, the Imperial Sister is my only biological sister. I will make a final decision on this matter after the Dali Temple investigates thoroughly."
He raised his hand: "Let the party continue!"
All the ministers calmed down and some of them, who were arguing with each other till their faces flushed, sat down and took a sip of wine.
Some of them looked good, leisurely eating the food on the table and sipping the wine.
Xiao Yunchen also sat down and whispered in Li Sisi's ear: "My lady, don't worry too much. The princess is capable of protecting herself."
Li Sisi blinked, thought for a moment, and understood what he meant.
Suddenly I thought of the prince who had fled to southern Xinjiang and now there is no news from him.
Could it be that the princess is planning to follow suit?
Well... find a chance to visit the princess in the Heavenly Prison and ask her!
No matter what, the princess was very good to her and Nian Nian and had helped them many times, so she would definitely not let anything happen to the princess!
If it doesn't work, let the princess escape!
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