The following day, the scene of all the officials standing solemnly and paying homage to Princess Luoyang was magnificent and grand.
The daughter of a reigning emperor has achieved such prominence.
Princess Luoyang's name resounded throughout the land overnight, and the deeds of her birth mother, the legendary Empress Zhangde, were also unearthed and spread by those with ulterior motives.
Some people sighed that although Empress Zhangde experienced many hardships in her life, she received the deep love and care of the emperor. Even her daughter was treated better than other imperial heirs. She had enough in this life!
After these words spread, the common people talked about them with great interest, and the story between the emperor and empress became a popular tale.
Young ladies from secluded chambers are the ones who love this story the most. What young girl, just beginning to experience love, hasn't dreamed of someone treating her with such deep affection?
In their eyes, Empress Zhangde was practically the epitome of an idol.
"I wish my daughter would be Empress Zhangde."
This saying spread even more wildly among the women in the palace, since they were the ones closest to the story.
The older palace maids could still recall the scenes of Empress Zhangde's life in the palace.
In particular, after Empress Zhangde died, the emperor actually wore mourning clothes and kept vigil for a month. In addition, the concubines who were killed in one night became the best villainous supporting characters.
Ling Xiao heard this and sneered. Any palace servants or concubines who dared to mention these things in front of her were severely punished.
When the system asked her why, Ling Xiao coldly replied, "I feel disgusted."
When pressed for further details, Ling Xiao refused to elaborate. Instead, she kneaded and shaped the system dumpling into various forms, and only after a moment of pleasure did she say:
"If the emperor truly loved Empress Zhangde so much, why didn't he kill himself? He only killed accomplices; what's so remarkable about that? The ringleader is still alive and well."
He collapsed into a ball, seemingly finally realizing what was happening.
"Yes, he really loved Empress Zhangde, but that didn't stop her from having three thousand concubines, beauties in her arms, and bearing children. Is that considered deep affection?"
"This child is teachable," Ling Xiao said casually, concentrating on shaping two small horns into the system, trying to mold a dragon.
Ling Xiao was very relaxed while doing this task. Every day he just asked the emperor for money, stole other people's things, and randomly picked a lucky audience member to bully.
As a qualified main god system, although it is always on the path of acting cute and losing its morals, it still has professional ethics.
Having spent a fortune on a personal space, how can I not be a good middleman? This world has all the right timing, location, and people, so hurry up and get some stock!
Gold and silver, system: hard currency, the more the better.
Pearls, gemstones, jade, ivory, and agate—I want them all!
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After Princess Luoyang forcibly seized a batch of ingredients, medicinal herbs, and finished medicines from the Imperial Kitchen and the Imperial Medical Academy.
Rumors quietly spread that Princess Luoyang was ill-mannered, vulgar, and greedy.
Discontent arose throughout the palace, with veiled accusations that the princess was immoral, unworthy of being Empress Zhangde's daughter, and had disgraced Empress Zhangde's posthumous reputation.
Although Consort Yan has lost favor, her years of maneuvering in the palace are not in vain. With the Second Prince and Princess Jingning by her side, no one can guarantee that they won't make a comeback.
Therefore, she still had quite a few capable people under her command. This time, with Yan Cai Ren's subtle encouragement, the rumors intensified.
Princess Luoyang's reputation was tarnished.
Yan Cairen smiled and said to her daughter:
"You don't have to confront something that seems irresistible directly. Just seize the opportunity to make a mistake, and then help her exaggerate the error until it's beyond repair."
As she spoke, Yan Cairen's expression was mysterious, and her eyes flashed as if she were recalling something.
Princess Jingning happened to look up and saw her terrifying appearance. Her heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly lowered her head.
"Now we'll wait and see how your father deals with Luoyang," Consort Yan said, her smile deepening.
"Even if it's just a minor punishment, Princess Luoyang will surely be terrified."
Then send someone to provoke and coax her. An orphan daughter is foolish; she'll surely do something even worse until His Majesty can no longer tolerate it. Then we'll win.
In the Hall of Governance.
After hearing this, the emperor remained silent, his expression uncertain, while the head eunuch serving him had his clothes soaked with sweat.
In his opinion, Princess Zhangde had indeed gone too far; what prince or princess would so blatantly extort money?
This is a disgrace to the royal family!
His Majesty values Empress Zhangde highly, so Princess Luoyang is likely to suffer a slight loss.
“Miaoying is feeling uneasy; it is I who have wronged her,” a voice filled with pity rang out.
The head eunuch wondered if he had misheard. What? Princess Luoyang is not wrong, is His Majesty wrong?
The emperor at the head of the table looked regretful.
"Miaoying has never had a good life among the common people, which is why she values material possessions so much. Her heart is good. I haven't given her much, and she doesn't ask me for more; instead, she seeks other ways to make a living."
The head eunuch was dumbfounded and wanted to shout, "Your Majesty, have you forgotten that Princess Luoyang sent people to ask for things three times a day?"
The treasures bestowed upon her in a single instance could fill the dowry of a noblewoman in Kyoto!
This is what you call not asking you for it?
Is my memory playing tricks on me, or did His Majesty eat a limited-edition poisonous mushroom and only experience intermittent amnesia when it affects Princess Luoyang?
The emperor frowned. "These scoundrels dare to gossip about the princess! Guards, investigate them! Tear out the tongue of every single one of them you find!"
The head eunuch was startled and filled with fear. He lowered his head, agreed, and hurriedly left.
The emperor, overwhelmed with paternal love, desperately tried to make amends to Ling Xiao, hoping she would understand that material possessions are plentiful and that she shouldn't suffer for them.
Ling Xiao, completely bewildered: ...Gold is really beautiful.
After the crown prince was deposed, the princes had the opportunity to compete for the position of heir apparent. The most supreme throne in the world was right in front of them, and no one could resist its temptation.
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