"But when I checked the records of Consort Xu's medicine prescriptions from back then, there was nothing unusual. This... I don't know where to start."
Emperor Chongjin frowned in anger. "Hmph, just who is it that dares to harm my imperial heir right under my nose, and yet no one seems to find out?!"
Huo Chengche led the little boy to the door and, upon hearing the conversation between Emperor Chongjin and Dejiang, narrowed his dark eyes.
"Godfather~" The little boy ran straight in innocently and called out sweetly when he saw Emperor Chongjin.
When Emperor Chongjin saw the little baby who had regained her usual liveliness, he immediately hid the anger on his face and showed a gentle smile. He went forward to hold the baby and even specially brought her a piece of cake to coax her.
Xiao Chanian seemed to have forgotten what had just happened. She snuggled against Gao Gao in Emperor Chongjin's arms, smiling brightly.
Soon, Emperor Chongjin had something to attend to in the previous court, so he handed the baby over to Huo Chengche and hurriedly went to the previous court with Dejiang.
Huo Chengche spent half a day playing with Changyin and Wenlian in the garden with the little boy. Lingxi arrived just in time, carrying a faint murderous aura, and it was unclear where she had come from.
Seeing the little boy's rosy cheeks and happy face, Lingxi breathed a sigh of relief.
While the babies were playing, they heard screams and cries coming from Consort Li's palace. Her shrill voice kept screaming—
"The letter I presented to Your Majesty is genuine! Your Majesty, do not be deceived by that little demon! If you do not believe me, you may send someone to verify the authenticity of this letter! Your Majesty, you must not disregard the warning left by the Grand Preceptor Yeji!"
Before Consort Li could utter a few shouts, her mouth was covered and she was locked back in the palace, where she quickly fell silent.
The babies looked in that direction for a moment, confused, but quickly went back to playing on their own.
Huo Chengche did not take the matter to heart.
However, the news that the Grand Preceptor Yeji had left a handwritten warning had spread quietly. Some officials in the court also demanded that since the Grand Preceptor Yeji had left a letter, Emperor Chongjin should not be negligent, but should verify its authenticity and treat it seriously.
At the strong insistence of the court officials, the handwritten letter was finally brought to the court. After being examined by several senior officials, it was confirmed that it was indeed the handwriting of the Grand Preceptor of the Night Extremity Kingdom, and there were no signs of forgery. It was indeed an authentic work!
This conclusion caused an uproar throughout the court.
"If it is true, then the Grand Preceptor of the Nightfall Kingdom has misjudged." Emperor Chongjin slammed his hand on the table, his imperial fury overwhelming, his gaze sweeping over his ministers with an imposing and unyielding air.
"My seventh princess was rescued by the Imperial Advisor and Niannian, and my fifth princess, Princess Changyin, has become increasingly healthy with Niannian's companionship. The crown prince was once unconscious, and it was Niannian who woke him up..."
"A few words on paper are going to erase all the good fortune that Nian Nian has brought to me and the royal family of Xiheng Kingdom? I am neither blind nor deaf. If anyone dares to slander Princess Fuying without evidence in the future, I will not let them off lightly!"
Emperor Chongjin flew into a rage in court, his words sharp and incisive.
The ministers were all intimidated by the emperor's wrath and dared not say another word.
Huo Chengche heard about this in the Imperial Study, and his deep eyes darkened.
The involvement of the previous dynasty indicates that there were people in the previous dynasty who colluded with Consort Li. Since these people have started to take action against Xiao Chanian, they will not let it go!
They must have another plan.
Sure enough, shortly after the imperial court determined that the handwritten letter was indeed written by the Grand Preceptor of the Night Extreme Kingdom, an official suggested that Consort Li should also use the letter to admonish Emperor Chongjin. Although Emperor Chongjin did not believe the contents of the letter, he should restore Consort Li's rank.
The matter was debated in court for two days, but Emperor Chongjin remained unmoved, while trouble also arose at the Prince's residence.
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