Xia Manni insisted on following Zheng Yi every day. Later, Madam Zheng and Liu Miaoyan also tried to dissuade her, but Xia Manni still followed Zheng Yi everywhere.
Hard work pays off, until one day Zheng Yi called Xia Manni over.
Both the emperor and Zheng Yingyan were in the study.
"This humble girl pays homage to His Majesty."
Although Xia Manni was wearing a guard's uniform, she had already known about it since the first time the emperor came to the palace.
The emperor always thought it was just the couple's hobby, so he did not interfere.
"No need to be so polite, you are actually my sister-in-law, haha."
After listening to this, Xia Manni glanced at Zheng Yi, but Zheng Yi didn't say anything.
The emperor said dissatisfiedly, "Why? Xia Hongda and the others are coming out, and you two are not getting married yet?"
Xia Manni couldn't believe her ears, and she repeatedly confirmed with Zheng Yi's eyes.
Zheng Yi smiled and said to her, "We've found all the evidence, and we'll have a result tomorrow."
It turned out that these days, Zheng Yi and Zheng Yingyan, along with several ministers, had been collecting evidence that the Queen Mother's party was harming the country and the people.
They must not be put to death for common crimes such as corruption, bribery, and oppression of the people.
They collected a lot of evidence of insulting the Queen Mother, and even of crimes such as collaborating with the enemy, raping and murdering women.
Not all the ministers who support the Queen Mother now are bad people.
On the contrary, they were all loyal ministers who trusted their old master and did not accept the new emperor, which gave the empress dowager an opportunity to take advantage of her.
Before this, Zheng Yi had been collecting evidence, but there was no more suitable opportunity.
However, this time the incident in academies across the country caused a huge uproar, and many children of ministers were implicated.
This caused dissatisfaction among the loyal ministers, and they brought out the evidence at this time.
The Empress Dowager's party will definitely fall apart, and it will be natural for the Emperor to seize power.
When Zheng Yi first started explaining this matter to Xia Manni, he was worried that Xia Manni would not be able to accept it.
After all, this would give people the feeling that these children are also pawns.
However, this is also the reality.
But Xia Manni accepted it calmly. She knew that using someone else's force could only make her a pawn and benefit herself.
Perhaps this is the chess piece's awakening.
Everyone can be a chess player, but at the same time they are also chess pieces.
So Zheng Yi had no more worries, which led to the scene today.
Xia Manni had thought she would wait until the Chinese New Year, after all, this matter had dragged on for two months. She worried about her children in prison every day, and she hadn't seen them in this period.
"On behalf of the children, I would like to thank the Emperor."
Xia Manni's humble attitude pleased the emperor, who laughed heartily and said, "Why thank me? Thank your prince instead. Haha, remember to invite me when you have your wedding."
At this moment, Zheng Yi held Xia Manni's hand and signaled her not to speak.
After they talked for a few more words, the emperor returned to the palace.
After all, there will be a big show tomorrow, and the emperor needs to conserve his energy.
When Zheng Yingyan left, he glanced at Xia Manni and Zheng Yi holding hands, snorted, and walked away with his sleeves thrown up.
"Don't take the emperor's words to heart. At that time, because I wanted to save Hongda and the others, I told them that we were engaged."
Xia Manni really didn't know about this matter, and she was wondering why the emperor was so concerned about it.
"After the children are rescued, we can slowly dissolve the engagement..."
Zheng Yi felt a little heartbroken when he said this.
After spending time together, he found that his feelings for Xia Manni had deepened.
But I also understood more that she is a person who loves freedom and has her own ideas.
Force will definitely not work, we can only take it step by step.
At this moment, Xia Manni felt mixed emotions.
Let’s not talk about anything else, just talking about saving Hongda, Zheng Yi has done his best.
During the days she followed Zheng Yi, she finally understood why the emperor would rather confer the title of prince of a different surname on Zheng Yi than let him leave Jinyang.
Because this person is brave, resourceful, bold and careful.
He is not good at being tactful, but he can see through everyone's schemes.
Zheng Yi lost because he did not have a good background, otherwise it would be hard to say who would have taken the throne.
The emperor was naturally wary of such ministers.
That's why the emperor was very satisfied with Zheng Yi's plan to marry Xia Manni. Zheng Yi himself had no real power, and now he was marrying a princess without any background.
Doesn't that mean the Prince Yi's Mansion will have to rely on the Emperor from now on?
Xia Manni could understand, and Zheng Yi naturally understood as well. However, he accepted it all calmly, which was consistent with Xia Manni's thoughts.
There is no way. In this environment, I might as well lie down if I can.
"My Lord, do you have a choice for a princess?"
Zheng Yi was waiting for Xia Manni's answer. He didn't expect her to ask this question and was stunned for a moment.
He shook his head and smiled bitterly. Was this girl going to laugh at him again?
"Then why don't I be your princess?"
…
Zheng Yi no longer remembered how Xia Manni left.
He only remembered that after Xia Manni said she wanted to be a princess, she made a lot of requests.
For example, they can't have a real marriage for the time being, I have to listen to her in everything, she is in charge of the money but not the household, she doesn't want to be a stepmother, etc...
How did he react?
He just kept smiling at Xia Manni.
Until the morning court the next day, Xia Manni followed Zheng Yi as usual.
Zheng Yi was different from usual and insisted on walking in line with Xia Manni.
Finally, after being scolded by Xia Manni, Zheng Yi entered the palace.
Today is the day when the Emperor's party slaughters the Empress Dowager's party. Xia Manni felt that it would not be too early, so she found a wall to lean against.
"Walk."
Zheng Yi's voice came from above her head, and Xia Manni was stunned.
"How come it's so fast? It's only been an hour?"
Zheng Yi showed Xia Manni the lists, which included a total of twenty people.
Each of these twenty people was charged with more than one crime.
"Need I ask? He said his fiancée was waiting outside. The Queen Mother was so angry that she fainted."
Zheng Yingyan's sarcastic voice appeared, but Zheng Yi did not refute it at all, but just lowered his head and looked at Xia Manni.
"Is the matter settled then?"
"It's done. The decree to disband the 'Zhengyansi' is already with Yingyan."
Zheng Yingyan looked at Zheng Yi's worthless appearance and kept shouting "bad luck".
But Zheng Yi and Xia Manni seemed not to hear it, mainly because Zheng Yi could not hear it.
"Why are you so anxious? Will it be okay if you make the Queen Mother sick?"
"I still have so much to do!"
"What is it?"
"Notify my parents, find a matchmaker, and pay the betrothal gifts..."
Xia Manni quickly covered Zheng Yi's mouth. Why did this guy suddenly become like this?
Did they lie to her when they told her that it was okay for her not to be a princess?
It shouldn't be like this. Didn't he have a wife before?
How come it’s like you’ve never experienced this before?
Just like a young and foolish man.
The guards not far away were all shocked.
It’s unbelievable that Prince Yi actually has a homosexual habit.
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