Such a cold-blooded and ruthless person is not fit to be an emperor!
The enemy is too powerful; now is not the time for her to seek revenge!
Su Xuening composed herself and, together with Su Yun'an, knelt down to pay their respects: "Your subject Su Xuening (Your subject Su Yun'an) greets Your Majesty and Consort Su."
Thanks to Xuanyuan Yu, Xuanyuan Peng also noticed Su Xuening's disheveled state and frowned, saying, "It was you who struck the petition drum."
"Indeed, she is my daughter."
Xuanyuan Peng stared at Su Xuening, who, despite her disheveled appearance, still possessed an extraordinary air, and frowned slightly: "Do you know that striking the Dengwen Drum to appeal to the emperor is a serious offense?"
"I know that it is I who have filed a complaint against the Emperor, and I am willing to be punished," Su Xuening said, her back ramrod straight, neither humble nor arrogant.
"Father..."
Xuanyuan Yu was anxious and wanted to plead for Su Xuening, but Su Xuening interrupted him: "Third Prince, do not plead for me. The law is the law. Since I have struck the Dengwen Drum, I know the rules and am willing to accept the punishment!"
Looking at Su Xuening's composed demeanor, Xuan Yuanpeng thought of her father, Su Renzhong, and sighed softly, saying, "Alright, we're not in the main hall now. Considering your father's meritorious service in protecting the country, this severe punishment will be temporarily waived."
Su Xuening was not particularly happy to be spared severe punishment; instead, she had concerns: "If I am spared severe punishment, does that mean I am filing a complaint with the Emperor?"
Xuanyuan Peng raised an eyebrow: "Of course, since you have come before me, it is naturally an imperial petition. What grievances do you have? Just tell me."
Su Xuening kowtowed to Xuan Yuanpeng before straightening up and saying loudly, "This subject wishes to accuse Su Linyuan, the eldest son of the Su family, of disrespecting this subject and committing indecent acts against her!"
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