Shao Lecheng frowned deeply and didn't say anything for a while.
Duan Gouqiong rolled his eyes helplessly and took the initiative to speak: "Your Majesty, I also have a say in this matter!"
The emperor looked up and said in a low voice: "Princess, please speak."
"He kidnapped me the first time, but the prince later rescued me. No one knows how he rescued me. Perhaps this thief let me go for the prince's sake. But they are friends, so maybe they are in the same group. They deliberately staged a drama. Jing Yuchen just wanted to gain merit."
"This time, this princess was captured and abducted, and the one who rescued her was the prince again. Could this be the same strategy?"
It would have been fine if Duan Gouqiong hadn't spoken, but when he spoke, people couldn't help but be surprised.
Not only did he drag Jing Chengzhi into the water, but he also brought up the previous incident again. Was he trying to convict Jing Yuchen?
The emperor chuckled, finding it quite amusing.
Duan Gouqiong pouted and said, "Your Majesty, both princes are suspects. Shouldn't this princess be protected and treated as a guest of honor in her spare time? This is all persecuting this princess..."
She looked aggrieved and wanted the emperor to make the decision for her?
Everyone present had different expressions. What did Duan Gouqiong want to do?
"Your Majesty, I think it's best to leave this thief to me alone to handle, to avoid being framed."
With just one sentence, everyone present instantly understood what Duan Gouqiong meant. She wanted to handle the matter personally.
There was a flash of surprise in Ni Yueshan's eyes, but he had to admit that Duan Gouqiong's move was brilliant.
"Princess, could it be that the injury I suffered for you was fake?"
Duan Gouqiong sighed: "I don't mean to doubt you, I just want to help you get rid of suspicion. This is also for your own good!"
Jing Chengzhi: “…”
Jing Yuchen also secretly admired Duan Gouqiong in his heart.
Duan Gouqiong smiled and said, "Your Majesty, do you agree or not?"
As the most important party involved, Shao Lecheng looked calm and indifferent.
He was kneeling on the ground, with a look of hatred on his face, but his head was lowered so no one could see his expression.
The emperor did not give an immediate reply. Jing Yuchen said helplessly, "Father, I am willing to accept Princess Gou Qiong's investigation."
"Yueshan trespassed today, and Yueshan is willing to accept the punishment."
When the emperor saw the people kneeling on the ground expressing their opinions one after another, his expression was cold and he did not respond for a while.
"I don't agree!" Jing Chengzhi knelt down on the ground.
Surprise flashed in the emperor's eyes: "Why?"
"Princess Gou Qiong chose to go to the Dali Temple with the Crown Prince and Crown Princess today. This shows that she really wants to help them. Naturally, leaving this matter entirely to them is tantamount to injustice to me, your son!"
What he said made a lot of sense. The emperor looked at the people kneeling below with complicated eyes.
"I'm a victim. How can my own investigation be more convincing? Besides, I still don't understand how the prince found this Shao Lecheng."
"The King of Japan fought with someone that day. Princess, do you still remember?"
"I remember, so what?"
"There was a man with extraordinary martial arts skills who wanted to take advantage of the princess's abduction and reap the benefits. However, he was discovered and felt that he could not gain any advantage, so he fled. This king has remembered this man in his heart and has been quietly searching for him ever since."
"After my efforts, I found the person. It's Shao Lecheng, who has a criminal record!"
"It's all just your one-sided statement, I can't believe it!"
Jing Yuchen immediately objected, obviously feeling that he had insufficient evidence.
Jing Chengzhi snorted coldly, "You may not believe what I say, but this is how I handle cases. From the beginning to the end, he has no evidence to prove his innocence!"
There was displeasure in Jing Chengzhi's eyes, as if he was saying, believe it or not, you have the ability to prove your innocence!
"Prince, why didn't you tell me about this suspect from the beginning? You've kept me, the person involved, in the dark!"
Duan Gouqiong was obviously a little unhappy, but it seemed that her anger was useless?
"I'm afraid that if I don't find anything, you'll be disappointed."
It sounded like he was thinking about her, but Duan Gouqiong didn't believe it at all.
Duan Gouqiong snorted, "Your Majesty, everyone has different opinions now. I think I am the most suitable person to investigate the truth. Your Majesty, please consider it quickly!"
Duan Gouqiong was unhappy because he did not get a satisfactory result, so he blamed everything on the emperor.
The emperor's expression was solemn. "It's good that the princess is willing to investigate, but I... feel that the princess needs assistance."
Duan Gouqiong was stunned. "Who does the emperor want to arrange?"
"Dali Temple!"
Duan Gouqiong was stunned for only a moment, and finally agreed.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Everyone left the palace. Shao Lecheng was sent to the Dali Temple, while Ni Yueshan, Jing Yuchen and Duan Gouqiong returned to the Prince's Mansion.
Ni Yueshan and Jing Yuchen looked at Duan Gouqiong and asked, "Princess, do you want to help Shao Lecheng or not?"
Ni Yueshan still doesn't understand Duan Gouqiong's thoughts.
"...This princess only wants to avenge her guard. There are no other thoughts."
At that time, she was simply instigated by Jing Chengzhi, so she followed him to capture Shao Lecheng, without any other intention.
Ni Yueshan breathed a sigh of relief: "Since you are not targeting anyone intentionally, that's good."
Jing Yuchen frowned slightly and asked, "So, are you planning to interrogate him tomorrow?"
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