Thrown into prison?

All the ministers were stunned.

This, this is not the case. Your Majesty, is it really appropriate for you to say it so calmly?

Emperor Jingming looked down at the ministers and turned to Yu Jin: "Prince Yan, what do you have to say?"

He wanted to see how this brat would explain himself.

Yu Jin knelt down and said calmly, "I have nothing to say."

Emperor Jingming raised his eyebrows: "In that case, come——"

Several censors who had impeached the Prince of Yan immediately rushed to say, "Your Majesty, this cannot be done, this cannot be done..."

Emperor Jingming raised his hand to stop the guards from moving, frowning and asking, "Why can't I do that?"

He knew that these guys had evil intentions but no courage!

An official said helplessly: "Your Majesty, although it is unfilial for the Prince of Yan to refuse to accept the maid sent by Concubine Xian, but, but the crime is not so serious..."

Emperor Jingming had a sullen face and remained unmoved: "The Great Zhou ruled the world with filial piety. Since it is unfilial, it is of course a serious crime. I think it is too light to just throw him into the Heavenly Prison. How about -"

The ministers were horrified and shouted, "Your Majesty, this cannot happen!"

Looking at the ministers kneeling in a crowd, Emperor Jingming raised the corners of his lips.

He hasn't said anything yet. What is it that we must not do?

Taking a glance at Yu Jian, he saw him kneeling on the ground with no expression on his face. Emperor Jingming felt angry and helpless.

This idiot, why did Concubine Xian send the maid away? She could have stayed to make a fire. How could he be so naive!

If you think about it this way, the Seventh Brother at least accepted the palace maid he sent. This shows that in the Seventh Brother's heart, his father is much better than his mother.

Emperor Jingming's face straightened.

You've been overthinking it. This rebellious son really needs a good beating.

Despite the advice of his ministers, Emperor Jingming remained silent, with a frighteningly solemn expression.

At this time, Zhen Shicheng spoke up: "Your Majesty, I think it is inappropriate for you gentlemen to impeach the Prince of Yan. The Prince of Yan is not the crown prince, and does not have to bear the burden of inheriting the throne. In this case, the gift of the maid to the Prince of Yan by Concubine Xian is just a family matter and has nothing to do with state affairs. The Prince of Yan declined the kindness of the elders, and Your Majesty and Concubine Xian, as parents, should just give him a lecture behind closed doors. Impeaching him in the palace, does that mean that our Great Zhou has nothing else to worry about?"

Emperor Jingming nodded secretly.

After all, Zhen Aiqing is sensible.

The ministers gritted their teeth.

This old fellow Zhen Shicheng is now running to the emperor to pretend to be a good person. Everyone knows that Prince Yan saved his son, so he has selfish motives.

"No need to throw him into the Heavenly Prison?" Seeing that all the ministers were eager to try and prepare to join forces with Zhen Shicheng, Emperor Jingming asked hesitantly.

All the ministers immediately stopped arguing and said in unison: "I hope Your Majesty will think twice!"

Of course, Prince Yan was wrong, but if word got out that he had thrown someone into prison just for confiscating the maid given by his mother, what kind of people would they have become?

Moreover, the story of Prince Yan rescuing the number one scholar has spread, and now the people in the capital all know that the auspiciousness of the Great Zhou was preserved by Prince Yan. If they send Prince Yan to the Heavenly Prison, they will be pelted with rotten eggs in the future.

Thinking about that scene, all the ministers were terrified.

Emperor Jingming pondered for a moment and said, "Since all the ministers have pleaded for the Prince of Yan, then let it go. However, the punishment must not be reduced. How about this, the Prince of Yan will be punished to reflect on his mistakes in the palace for seven days!"

The ministers secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said in unison: "Your Majesty is wise."

When everyone left the palace, the chilly spring breeze blew and the coffin suddenly became clear.

That's not right. It was clearly them who impeached Prince Yan and urged the Emperor to punish him. How come in the end they were the ones pleading for Prince Yan?

Were they fooled by the emperor?

Looking back at the solemn and dignified palace gate, the ministers slowed down their pace.

If I rush back now and ask the Emperor to increase the punishment on Prince Yan, I don’t know if I can still survive?

That’s enough, that’s enough. Next time I must stay alert and not make mistakes again.

In the palace, Emperor Jingming looked at Yu Jin who was still kneeling, and asked unhappily, "Seventh Brother, why did you confiscate the maid your mother sent?"

Yu Jin lowered his eyes and said calmly, "This is the first time in my life that I have received a gift from my mother. It is actually two living people. At that time, I thought someone sent it in your name. Living people are not like dead things. If I keep two living people around, what if they are assassins?"

Emperor Jingming nodded subconsciously.

It makes sense... But what a lie. I almost got led astray by this kid again.

However, Concubine Xian was really overdoing it. This was the first time that the Seventh Prince had given him something when he was already so old...

Thinking of this, Emperor Jingming's anger subsided a lot, and he said, "You grew up outside the palace, and you don't know many things. The two palace maids I sent here to teach you must not randomly assign you messy tasks. That is to teach you."

Yu Jin remained silent.

Emperor Jingming was more surprised when he could not wait for him to thank him: "What?"

Among so many sons, I have never seen anyone braver than this boy. It is really fresh.

Yu Jin raised his eyes, looked at the gray-haired Emperor Jingming, and said awkwardly, "There is something I want to say, but I am afraid that Father will be angry if I tell him, but I will not feel happy if I do not tell him."

"Speak." Emperor Jingming walked over with his hands behind his back.

Well, if he gets too angry, it's easy to kick him.

Yu Jin said in an honest manner: "I have seen the common people outside the palace giving birth to children one after another, and I have not heard of any who do not understand..."

"Nonsense!" Emperor Jingming was furious.

This rebellious son, use things outside the palace to provoke him.

Yu Jin said nothing and just knelt down obediently.

Emperor Jingming walked around him, getting angrier and angrier, and kicked him.

Yu Jin didn't dodge and let the foot land on his butt.

Emperor Jingming stopped and asked in a deep voice: "You just don't want to accept the teachings of the palace maids?"

"Father is wise."

Emperor Jingming took a deep breath and asked, "Why?"

It's given to him for free, why would he rather offend his father than accept it?

Yu Jin said seriously: "I am a person who prefers insufficiency to excess. They are not as good-looking as my son. I really can't sleep..."

"Get out of here!" Emperor Jingming pointed with his finger, his beard shaking.

Yu Jin immediately stood up and said, "I will take my leave now. I will return home to reflect on my mistakes."

In the blink of an eye, only Emperor Jingming and his servants were left in the palace.

Emperor Jingming was silent for a while, then said angrily and amusedly: "What a jerk."

If the prince could be content with not doing anything wrong, he would feel relieved.

When Yu Jin walked out of the palace, she saw Zhen Shicheng standing beside the willow tree.

"Lord Zhen hasn't left yet?" Yu Jin asked with a smile, breathing freely after leaving the palace.

Zhen Shicheng bowed in a daze, "I haven't thanked you yet for saving my life. I also wanted to thank you in person, but because of what happened yesterday, the emperor ordered him to stay in the palace for the time being..."

Yu Jin waved his hand without taking it seriously: "It's just a convenience. Lord Zhen, please go and do your work. I still have to go back home to reflect on my mistakes."

Zhen Shicheng was silent for a moment, then smiled and said, "Master Wang and Miss Jiang Si will be a perfect couple."

Yu Jin smiled: "Master Zhen is a master at solving cases, and his eyes are much sharper than others. Xiao Wang will go first."