Upon hearing that Xuanyuan Peng was going to the Yong'an Marquis's residence, Consort Su became anxious and hurriedly advised, "Your Majesty, the Yong'an Marquis's residence is currently on fire; it's too dangerous. You shouldn't go personally. Why not leave the investigation to the Shuntian Prefecture?"
Xuanyuan Peng knew their tricks all too well and coldly retorted, "If the Shuntian Prefecture had honestly investigated the case, would people have gone to the Emperor to file a complaint?"
Even a seven-year-old child could point out so many suspicious points in a case, yet Cen Jinfeng was able to pass judgment. This was either due to the power of Consort Su, or the power of the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion and the Minister's Mansion.
He had no idea that the officialdom of his Eastern Chu had become so corrupt that even cases could no longer be investigated!
Seeing Xuan Yuanpeng's anger, Consort Su felt somewhat guilty and stammered, "If all else fails, there's still the Censorate. I'll have the Censorate take over this case."
Upon hearing the words "Supervisory Council," Xuan Yuanpeng hesitated.
Just as Xuanyuan Peng hesitated, Bai Shi, who was sitting at the head of the lower seat, suddenly sneered: "What Shuntian Prefecture, what Supervisory Council, I think they are nothing more than a sanctuary for some people who can cover up the truth. They are all birds of a feather."
When Bai suddenly retorted to Su Fei, everyone's expressions instantly turned strange.
Now, Consort Su holds absolute power in the harem, wielding absolute authority. In Eastern Chu, perhaps only the Holy King's Dowager Consort dares to challenge Consort Su like this.
Who made the Emperor…
Alas, it cannot be said, it cannot be said.
Consort Su glared at Bai Shi with her phoenix eyes full of resentment, wishing she could tear this vile woman to pieces, but she dared not let Xuan Yuanpeng discover her emotions, and she withdrew her gaze in an instant.
Upon hearing Bai's words, Xuanyuan Peng finally made up his mind: "Now that someone has filed a complaint with the Emperor, and I have accepted the case, I will investigate it to the end! Issue an imperial decree! Prepare to proceed to the Yong'an Marquis's residence!"
"Prepare the carriage for the Marquis of Yong'an's residence!" Zong Jiu waved his whisk.
Seeing that Xuanyuan Peng was really going to the Yong'an Marquis's residence, Consort Su secretly glared at Bai Shi, and then anxiously advised again, "Your Majesty, today is Yu'er's selection banquet for his concubines. The selection is not over yet. It is not appropriate for you to leave now!"
Xuanyuan Peng ignored her advice and turned to leave, saying, "I doubt he's even interested in choosing this concubine!"
Xuanyuan Yu really didn't want to choose a concubine anymore, so he tossed the white ruyi into the arms of the eunuch next to him.
"emperor……"
Unable to dissuade Xuan Yuanpeng, Consort Su had no choice but to go along. After all, it was her maternal home, and who knew what kind of embarrassment she might cause? She had to go and see.
"Ning'er, let's go to the Yong'an Marquis's residence too."
After Xuanyuan Peng and Su Fei left, Xuanyuan Yu went to help Su Xuening.
Before he could touch Su Xuening, Su Xuening stood up on her own.
"Thank you, Third Prince."
Su Xuening first bowed to Xuan Yuanyu, then turned and bowed to Bai Shi before leaving with Su Yun'an in her hand.
Xuanyuan Yu immediately followed Su Xuening.
Su Feiling and Su Muyao were also afraid of something going wrong, so they went back to the Yong'an Marquis's residence together.
As Bai watched Su Xuening's departing figure, an idea suddenly flashed into her mind.
She immediately stood up and looked at the group of noble ladies and daughters, saying, "It would be a pity to miss such a lively show. Why don't you all go and join in the fun?"
Before those people could speak, Bai Shi pulled Tang Shi to the Yong'an Marquis's residence.
The remaining ladies and noblewomen looked at each other, at a loss for what to do.
"Is this selection banquet for the imperial concubines considered over?"
"Yeah, there's still no result, how do we settle this!"
"I think the Third Prince still prefers the eldest daughter of the Su family."
"I think so too. Anyway, if they're going to choose, they're unlikely to choose ours."
Zhao Zhenzhen knew that Consort Su would never choose Su Xuening as the Third Prince's principal wife, no matter how much the Third Prince liked her.
Su Feiling is her biggest competitor, but if the second branch of the Su family is really convicted this time, wouldn't that be her chance?
"Mother, let's go take a look too."
Zhao Zhenzhen immediately pulled Madam Zhao along to the Yong'an Marquis's residence.
"Then what should we do?" The remaining ladies looked at each other in bewilderment.
"They've all gone, so a few of us won't make a difference."
"The Holy Queen Dowager is right! It would be a shame to miss such a spectacular show. Let's go!"
The ladies of high society, along with their daughters, went to join in the fun in twos and threes.
"Is it true that Su Linyuan made inappropriate advances towards Su Xuening?"
"I think it must be true, otherwise who would want to throw such mud at themselves!"
"That's right. If this gets out, Su Xuening's reputation will be ruined. Most families would keep such a thing a secret and would never let it out."
"I think these two siblings have been bullied so badly that they disregarded their reputation and came to appeal to the emperor. I hope the emperor can really uphold justice for them."
Su Xuening and Su Yun'an rode in Xuan Yuan Yu's carriage.
Su Xuening lifted the carriage curtain and could see the thick black smoke and towering flames of the Yong'an Marquis's mansion from afar.
Seeing her worried expression, Xuanyuan Yu gently advised, "Don't worry too much, we can just rebuild the courtyard if it burns down."
Before Su Xuening could speak, Su Yun'an choked up and said, "But that was the courtyard that Father designed for us, and now it's all gone."
Su Xuening gently stroked Su Yun'an's head affectionately: "I'll make you an exact replica later."
Su Yun'an nodded with tears in her eyes.
Seeing the siblings in such a pitiful state, Xuanyuan Yu felt a surge of anger.
Second Uncle and his family are really going too far. Burning down Lingxiao Pavilion wasn't enough, they actually came to burn down Jingxue Pavilion. They're trying to kill these two siblings again and again!
And Su Linyuan, how dare he touch Ning'er, he's simply courting death!
With Xuan Yuanpeng leading the way, their speed was indeed fast, even arriving at the Yong'an Marquis's residence a step ahead of the anxious Zhong Shi.
"Your Majesty, there's a fire over there."
As soon as Xuanyuan Peng arrived at the location, a eunuch immediately led him to Jingxue Pavilion.
Consort Su, Xuan Yuan Yu, Madam Bai, Su Xue Ning, Su Yun An, and others all followed behind.
"Greetings, Your Majesty! Greetings, Consort Su!" The servants in Jingxuexuan Courtyard all knelt down and bowed when they saw Xuanyuan Peng and Consort Su.
"No need for formalities."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Everyone got up and went back to putting out the fire.
With red eyes, Green Lotus said to Su Xuening with a pitiful expression, "Miss, you're back. Jingxue Pavilion is on fire."
"Is anyone inside?" Su Xuening asked, staring at the raging fire.
Green Lotus's expression instantly turned strange. She glanced at the person next to her, not daring to reply, as if she was embarrassed to speak.
"Speak!" Su Xuening snapped impatiently.
Green Lotus then lowered her head and replied, "It seems that the young master and Moqi are inside the house."
"Yuan'er!" As soon as Green Lotus finished speaking, Madam Zhong rushed into Jingxue Pavilion like a madwoman.
"Mother!" Seeing that Zhong was about to rush into the fire, Su Feiling and Su Muyao hurriedly grabbed her.
"Yuan'er, my Yuan'er!" Seeing the raging fire, Zhong's heart turned cold, and she sat down on the ground and cried out.
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