Upon hearing this, the imperial physicians trembled and said, "This...we are terrified."
"Fearful? Hmph, who gave you the audacity to come and plead for mercy?"
After hearing this, the imperial physicians looked at each other, not daring to say a word.
Seeing that they had fallen silent, the emperor then looked at the concubines in the harem.
"Consort Yi, Consort Shu, Consort Zhen... now that everything is settled in your harems, you're starting to interfere in my court affairs, aren't you?"
Upon hearing this, the concubines in the harem all trembled.
"This concubine...this concubine dares not."
"Dare not? Hmph, then who gave you the audacity to come here and plead for mercy?"
"This concubine...this concubine..."
"snort!"
After the emperor finished snorting, his gaze shifted to the fourth and sixth princes.
"Fourth Prince, Sixth Prince, you two really are... quite a surprise to me! You actually helped Seventh Prince, hmm?"
“Father, my seventh brother is my younger brother. I am not helping him, but as his elder brother, it is my duty.”
"Brother, this is truly rare!"
Princess Wenning.
"My daughter is here."
"I never expected that you would get involved with them. Does the Wen family army intend to rebel?"
"I am terrified. My actions were entirely my own. I simply took an instant liking to Princess Han and found her to be of pure and kind nature. She would never do such a wicked thing. Therefore, I beg Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly."
"presumptuous."
"What do you all think..."
The Emperor hadn't finished speaking.
At this moment.
Another large group of officials rushed over.
"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty."
"Um?"
The Emperor looked at them.
What are you doing here?
"We have heard that Princess Han is a physician with a kind heart, so we request Your Majesty to investigate this matter."
"You've come here to plead for mercy too?"
"Your Majesty..."
"How dare you! Are you all planning a rebellion?"
"Your subject, your concubine, your servant, we dare not."
"You dare not? Then what are you doing? Hmm?"
"Your Majesty, this humble subject merely..."
"emperor…"
Just as an official was about to speak, the Empress Dowager's voice came over.
The emperor looked up.
Then, the Empress Dowager, supported by Granny Sun, quickly walked towards them.
Upon seeing this, the Emperor hurriedly went to greet him.
The eldest princess also got up and quickly went over.
"Mother, Mother."
The Emperor greeted the Empress Dowager with a bow.
The eldest princess then went over and supported the Empress Dowager's arm.
"Your Majesty, I have heard that you intend to execute Qing'er?"
"Your Majesty, your son..."
"Your Majesty, Qing'er is clearly innocent. Are you doing this to make me sad?"
As the Empress Dowager spoke, she stomped her dragon-headed cane on the ground several times.
"Mother, please calm down. I had no other choice but to do this."
"Helpless? Your Majesty, after all, you are the emperor of this Great Xia, possessing supreme power. Even among the officials, you have the right to make choices. You weren't like this before, so why are you... this time?"
"Mother... Ah! So be it, if that's how it is..."
After saying this, the Emperor turned to look at Ye Qingcheng.
"Princess Consort Han, since so many people have pleaded for you, I will give you a chance to prove your innocence. Come back to the palace with me!"
"Qing'er, my little girl..."
"Royal Grandmother."
"Girl, don't worry, Grandmother will definitely make sure nothing happens to you."
Ye Qingcheng frowned slightly and looked at the Emperor.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Immediately afterwards.
She walked up to Qin Mohan and said softly, "Don't be impulsive, it's not worth it for me."
Qin Mohan opened his mouth, as if to say something.
But Ye Qingcheng had already strode away with the Emperor.
After the Emperor left, everyone stood up and dispersed, appreciating Qin Mohan's gratitude.
This way.
Ye Qingcheng, the Empress Dowager, and the Eldest Princess followed the Emperor to the Imperial Study.
The Emperor first looked at the Empress Dowager.
"Mother, there are some political matters that I cannot discuss in front of you. May I return to my palace first?"
The Empress Dowager nodded after hearing this.
"good."
After replying, he looked at Ye Qingcheng.
“Qing’er, answer truthfully. Trust your father, he is a wise ruler.”
"Yes, Grandmother."
Then, the Empress Dowager was helped down by the eldest princess.
After they left.
The Emperor looked at Ye Qingcheng.
"Speak!"
"Say something? I don't know what to say?"
"Huh? Don't think you're safe just because so many people are pleading for you?"
"Isn't that right? You're asking me to speak as soon as you arrive? What do you want me to say?"
If you're asking about my shop, I can only say that I've been wronged.
"I don't even need to say that; as the supreme ruler, you should know it best, shouldn't you?"
"Hehe! Not bad, you are calm and composed in the face of danger. To be honest, I am really reluctant to touch you, but your identity makes me have to be on guard."
"Identity? Ye Jizheng and I already had a blood test to prove our kinship, which you saw. What identity could I possibly have?"
"You are a doctor, you should know that adding white sails to water can make blood mix even for people who are not related by blood, right?"
Ye Qingcheng nodded: "Does His Majesty suspect that I tampered with something?"
"That's right."
"Heh! What a joke! The water used for the kinship test last time was prepared by Physician Fang and his men. I never touched it. How could I have tampered with it?"
"Hmph, your medical skills are superb, but that's hard to say."
"Alright! If you don't believe me, we can check it again."
After hearing this, the Emperor shook his head: "No need. Prime Minister Ye also said that you are not his daughter."
So whether it is or isn't, I don't care. As long as you leave the Seventh Prince and leave the capital, I will let you go. How about it?
Upon hearing this, Ye Qingcheng frowned slightly: "Why?"
"I might as well tell you, Rong Kingdom sent their princess to marry into our Great Xia Kingdom. She has taken a liking to the seventh prince, so for the sake of the relationship between the two countries, you will have to give up your position as princess consort."
"A marriage alliance? A princess from Rong Kingdom?"
"That's right."
Upon hearing this, Ye Qingcheng's face darkened.
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