Sheng Jingyu suddenly coughed, and Su Wenyuan was truly nervous this time.
During this period, I didn't feel that Sheng Jingyu's health was weak, and I hadn't heard him cough like this for a long time.
The Empress started acting again, hurriedly sending someone to fetch the imperial physician.
Sheng Jingyu waved his hand, and Su Wenyuan followed suit, saying, "Your Highness has been very troubled these past two days. We are also very sorry that Prince Jin was beaten at the post station. Your Highness's previous guess was not unreasonable. We should add more guards from Anchuan Kingdom to the post station."
"As for who exactly harmed the Crown Prince, Father can send people to investigate thoroughly. If you suspect the Prince, you can come to the Prince Chen's residence to continue questioning. We will definitely cooperate. But if you want to convict someone without solid evidence, with me here, I'm afraid that won't work."
Su Wenyuan smiled gently, but her words were firm and resolute.
There was even a hint of sarcasm in the conversation. This conviction without evidence instantly reminded the Emperor of Marquis Anle, and his gaze toward Su Wenyuan carried a hint of murderous intent.
It's not a big deal that she favors Sheng Jingyu; the Emperor can tolerate her making outrageous remarks to protect him, or even if she disrespects him and the Empress.
Now that the Crown Prince needs to be tempered, and the other princes are incompetent, the one who can help him the most is the blind Sheng Jingyu.
Although Su Wenyuan was arrogant, her appearance was not a bad thing. She had no one to rely on and was all alone. In the Emperor's eyes, the day he really didn't want to keep her was just a matter of issuing an imperial edict.
She couldn't help Sheng Jingyu at all in the previous dynasty; at most, she could offer some words of support on minor matters. Sheng Jingyu liked her, which was tantamount to giving others leverage to threaten him.
This is a good thing. If one day we can no longer control Sheng Jingyu, we can use Su Wenyuan to make a fuss.
But if Su Wenyuan wants to overturn the case for Marquis Anle, things will change.
The Marquis of Anle in those days had many disciples, and many people in the court had received his favors.
If Marquis Anle is innocent, many people might gather together, and a new round of chaos might break out in the court.
Sheng Jingyu sensed the Emperor's murderous intent and said while coughing, "If Father Emperor is not comfortable with others investigating, I am also willing to do so. This matter is of great importance and must be thoroughly investigated."
Hearing him speak, and still being as sensible as ever, the Emperor's expression softened considerably, and the murderous intent that had been rising within him subsided considerably.
"No need. This matter shouldn't be blown out of proportion, nor should it be handed over to others to investigate. Let the Crown Prince handle it. You should get some rest." The Emperor forced a smile.
It's already quite remarkable that he can still laugh now.
The Empress couldn't get out even if she wanted to, and Sheng Yuanhe had no way to express his suffering. It would be a miracle if this matter could be investigated.
I have a lot of things to deal with myself, and I also have to go through the trouble of investigating this matter. If I don't find out the truth, I'll get scolded.
Princess Heyi couldn't tell whether she was angry or disappointed. After thirteen years away from Anchuan Kingdom, the situation before her was unlike anything she had ever encountered before.
Her father, who was the absolute ruler, was suppressed by a little girl.
Even with the presence of the envoy from Qikong Kingdom, the emperor was still unable to convict Sheng Jingyu.
Fortunately, he was blind, otherwise Sheng Yuanhe would not have been able to keep his position as crown prince.
The Emperor then said to Su Wenyuan, "Jingyu is not in good health, so you should stay at home and take good care of him. Don't worry about other things."
How could Su Wenyuan not understand the subtle warning and house arrest?
"Father, rest assured."
After they left, the Emperor simply comforted Princess Heyi with a few words and reminded her to minimize the impact of this incident.
He also reminded Sheng Yuanhe to investigate thoroughly and to increase the number of guards at the post station.
This time, Princess Heyi had no choice but to comply. The Qikong Kingdom's guards failed to protect the crown prince, giving the emperor a reason to increase the number of guards.
Now, unless the envoy can come up with a useful excuse.
After everything was said, Consort Wan took Princess Heyi back to her palace, knowing that Princess Heyi had something to ask.
Inside Chengming Palace, only the Emperor and Empress remained.
"Today, for the sake of friendship between our two countries, I have wronged Jingyu and caused Princess Consort Chen to misunderstand. In the future, I will trouble the Empress to explain to Jingyu on my behalf, so as not to cause any rift between us."
The Empress readily agreed, then sighed, "If I had known that Princess Consort Chen had such a temper, I would not have facilitated this marriage."
I regret it, I really regret it.
The emperor couldn't say whether he regretted it or not; in any case, things didn't turn out the way he had imagined.
His thoughts differed from the Empress's; the Empress regretted not finding an obedient princess.
The Emperor didn't care whether this princess was obedient or not. First of all, she had no background, which satisfied him. Later, although her personality was quite different from what he knew, Sheng Jingyu liked her, which was a pleasant surprise.
The emperor feels things are getting a bit out of control because the princess is too clever.
As long as she doesn't dwell on the matter of Marquis Anle, the Emperor can keep her around for a while longer, at least to allow the Crown Prince to mature.
After the Emperor left, the Empress fell into deep thought. Su Wenyuan's words were not just directed at her alone.
She was only pretending, but she always believed that the Emperor genuinely cared for Sheng Jingyu.
Could it be that they were all faking it?
Thinking back to when they were choosing a princess for Sheng Jingyu, Su Wenyuan was an illegitimate daughter whose mother was guilty and who was timid and dull-witted. She thought the emperor would not agree and spoke many good words for Su Wenyuan.
Hearing that she was knowledgeable, reasonable, understanding, gentle, and kind, the Emperor immediately agreed.
The Empress felt that the Emperor trusted her, which is why she didn't investigate further. Now that she thinks about it, if he really favored Sheng Jingyu, why wouldn't he investigate her background?
On Consort Wan's side, Princess Heyi angrily questioned, "What kind of bewitching drug did Su Wenyuan give Father Emperor? She practically pointed at Father Emperor's nose and cursed him. Why doesn't Father Emperor punish her?"
Consort Wan calmly retorted, "Which of her statements was an insult? Which of her statements was not true?"
Being able to deliver a witty retort is so powerful that even the emperor would have to suppress his anger.
Princess Heyi was speechless. Su Wenyuan could be sarcastic and sarcastic towards them, but they had no way to retaliate.
Sheng Yuanhe asked, "How should this matter be investigated? What does Prince Jin mean by this?"
"Your Highness wants to tear Sheng Jingyu to pieces, can you do that?" Princess Heyi was furious and spoke without thinking.
Sheng Yuanhe was already annoyed, and hearing her say that only made him more annoyed.
"I was thinking the same thing! Here's what we'll do: since the inn is all your people anyway, you can arrange a few people to insist that it was someone close to Sheng Jingyu who did it, and that's how I'll investigate!" Sheng Yuanhe said angrily.
It's obvious that this is impossible. With Su Wenyuan's mouth, it's clear that Sheng Jingyu did it, yet they can't convict her.
Forging witnesses will not only fail to convict Sheng Jingyu, but will also make him appear to be a frame-up.
Princess Heyi glared at her and said, "Then investigate however you want. If you have any questions, talk to the Crown Prince. Don't come to me."
Sheng Yuanhe sneered, "The young master went to find girls on his first night in the capital, and a whole group of them at that. You think it's something to be proud of, don't you? If you really investigate, do you think you can hide it?"
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