Consort Wan comforted Princess Heyi while also demanding an explanation from the Emperor.
"Your Majesty, this matter is truly appalling. If it is not thoroughly investigated, it may affect relations between our two countries."
The Emperor looked at her with some displeasure. Which side was she on?
If this matter is not handled properly, it could indeed escalate. Instead of explaining things properly to Princess Heyi, Consort Wan is trying to get an explanation for Princess Heyi.
Noticing the Emperor's expression, Consort Wan awkwardly stepped back and became much more reserved.
"I will definitely send people to investigate thoroughly, you can rest assured. But the guards are all from Qikong Kingdom, so how did this thief manage to sneak in? You must tell me."
They were completely unaware of the situation inside the post station, and Princess Heyi kept crying and complaining about her grievances, but refused to explain what had happened.
Sheng Yuanhe was also anxious. He glanced at Sheng Jingyu but did not find anything unusual about him.
Princess Heyi wiped away her tears and said, "Yesterday, the Crown Prince wanted to see the songs and dances of Anchuan Kingdom, so he invited some singers and dancers to the post station, where the thieves infiltrated."
Sheng Jingyu deliberately laughed, attracting the emperor's attention.
"Jingyu, what do you want to say?" The Emperor had wanted to ask him this for a long time.
This was clearly done by Sheng Jingyu. Wasn't it just because Jin Kouhe mocked him a few times yesterday?
How could he be so reckless as to strike the Crown Prince in the capital? The envoy will certainly not let this go unpunished.
Sheng Jingyu said, "I heard about this this morning and have already sent someone to inquire about it. This Prince Jin is not just here to watch the song and dance, nor are the girls he's looking for geishas; he's a group of courtesans."
When the truth was exposed, Princess Heyi said angrily, "The point is that the Crown Prince was beaten, not what you said. If you are really capable, find the person who hurt the Crown Prince, instead of just investigating these trivial matters."
Princess Heyi was also helpless regarding Jinkouhe.
That's the kind of person he is. He was pampered like the apple of the eye by the old prince since he was a child, and he was lawless.
Fortunately, when she was in Qikong Kingdom, she had a powerful backer, and the Crown Prince Jin dared not do anything to her. The two of them lived a life of mutual respect and undisturbed each other.
Fortunately, only the envoy came this time. If the old prince or the old princess had come, this matter would definitely have gone on forever.
“Father, I can’t stop him for long. The Crown Prince is still causing trouble at the post station. If this doesn’t come to a conclusion soon, the envoy will be sent to the palace!” Princess Heyi said, pressing the emperor.
After saying that, she turned her head and looked at Sheng Jingyu, who had a calm expression.
"The matter hasn't escalated yet. The sooner we get a result, the sooner we can appease the Crown Prince's anger. In the end, it's just a matter of apologizing. But if we really send an envoy over, it will definitely cause a huge uproar."
"When the envoy sends the message back, the relationship between the two countries will only deteriorate, and everything I have done over the years since I was married off will have been in vain."
Princess Heyi's voice choked with sobs, and her eyes were red from crying.
The emperor already felt guilty towards her, and seeing that she had married such a man, he was filled with remorse.
Even after what has happened, Princess Heyi is still thinking about the relationship between the two countries, and the Emperor is gradually being persuaded by her.
"Jingyu, did you do this?" the Emperor asked directly.
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a eunuch approached and whispered, "Princess Consort Chen requests an audience."
"Let her go back, I don't want to see her!" The Emperor resolutely refused, waving his hands repeatedly, his whole body filled with resistance.
Princess Heyi once again inadvertently expressed her surprise.
Why does it seem like the Emperor is a little afraid of Su Wenyuan? Is there anything special about this person?
The Emperor looked at Sheng Jingyu again and asked urgently, "Did you do this?"
Originally, there wasn't such a rush, but upon hearing that Su Wenyuan had arrived, the Emperor became extremely anxious.
They had no evidence, only reasonable suspicion of Sheng Jingyu.
Princess Heyi's words were meant to make Sheng Jingyu admit it himself, which is why she deliberately downplayed the consequences.
If Sheng Jingyu really admits it, an apology alone won't be enough.
The Emperor also wanted Sheng Jingyu to quickly admit to the matter, so that once the result was clear, he could explain it to Prince Jin himself.
If there's no result, things will get very complicated.
"No." Sheng Jingyu's answer disappointed them.
Princess Heyi shouted angrily, "How could it not be? Yesterday you had some unpleasantness with the Crown Prince, and you retaliated recklessly. As far as I know, this isn't the first time you've injured someone, is it? There have been precedents before."
Su Wenyuan listened anxiously outside and urged the eunuch to go in and report again.
“Your Highness, it’s not that I’m being lazy, but His Majesty doesn’t want to see you. Besides, they’re discussing important matters inside, so it’s inconvenient for him to see you.” The eunuch looked troubled.
Su Wenyuan paced back and forth a couple of times, a bad idea popped into her head in a flash.
The eunuch stared intently at her, watching her shift from anxiety to calm, then casually glanced around before letting out a long sigh.
"Alright, go tell Father that he doesn't have time to see me, but I'll go see Prince Jin. He's seriously injured, and I'll go on behalf of the Prince to express his concern."
After Su Wenyuan finished speaking, she turned and left. The eunuch tried to stop her twice, but failed.
Then hurry inside and convey the message to the Emperor.
The Emperor was greatly alarmed upon hearing this and ordered, "Quickly go and call her back. The Crown Prince does not need her to go, nor does she need to go in place of anyone."
The two already disliked each other yesterday, and if Su Wenyuan goes there today after the young master Jin was beaten, she'll be even less likely to have anything nice to say.
If we anger Prince Jin any further and cause him any harm, the situation will become even more unsolvable.
Su Wenyuan hadn't gone far, so she knew the Emperor wouldn't let her go.
Upon entering, they were greeted by Sheng Jingyu and Princess Heyi, who was weeping bitterly.
"Princess Consort Chen, have you come to pay your respects to me?" The Emperor's tone was undisguised in his skepticism.
He didn't believe a single word of it and insisted on asking.
Su Wenyuan smiled and said, "Of course I came to pay my respects, and at the same time I wanted to see Your Highness. Your Highness hasn't had breakfast yet, and everything in the manor has been prepared. Since Your Highness has not returned for a long time, I came to see you."
She really came by herself today; Sheng Jingyu hadn't intended for her to come.
"Thank you for your trouble, Your Highness." Sheng Jingyu's voice was gentle, with a hint of a smile that was barely perceptible. Su Wenyuan had come to help him.
With her there, Sheng Jingyu naturally felt at ease.
The Emperor also noticed this and said coldly, "Princess Consort Chen, I have some questions for Jingyu. Please do not interrupt."
"Yes, Father, don't worry, I'm the most sensible. Ask away," Su Wenyuan replied with a smile, feigning obedience.
His tone and expression showed that the Emperor was not at all at ease.
Princess Heyi's tearful mood vanished because of her interruption, and she could only sob, "Father, you must consider the bigger picture. Friendship between the two countries is the most important thing."
Su Wenyuan secretly memorized these words, sat down next to Sheng Jingyu, and gently tugged at his sleeve.
They didn't say she couldn't speak, but they didn't say she couldn't move.
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