Chapter 358 Can't even get through the door
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Princess Hui'an moved into Prince Fu's residence.
She has a residence in the capital, but she hasn't lived there for many years. Only two old servants look after the princess's residence, so she definitely can't live there for the time being.
However, in her eyes, it was only right for her to live in her younger brother's house.
"Eldest sister, you're already so old, why are you still going through all this trouble to travel to the capital?"
"You must be tired from your journey. You're not young anymore! It's time for you to enjoy your retirement!" Prince Fu said with a smile.
Princess Hui'an smiled faintly. She glanced at the old princess and the crown prince's wife sitting with her, thought for a moment, and then spoke.
"I would like to have a private conversation with Prince Fu. Would you please do me this favor, sister-in-law and niece-in-law?"
Upon hearing this, the old princess immediately smiled, got up, and left with the crown princess.
Private words?
Do they really think they don't know that the news has spread everywhere?
They want to kick them out? They don't even want to hear it! They really think they're something special!
After watching the old princess and the crown princess leave, Princess Hui'an turned to Prince Fu.
"Brother, what's the situation in the capital? Has something serious happened?"
When I first arrived in the city, why were so many people pointing and commenting on my car?
Faced with Princess Hui'an's question, Prince Fu could only sigh.
"Eldest sister... the Marquis of Changning's family has gone too far this time!"
Can't we just talk things out if there's something really serious? Why did we have to assassinate the imperial envoy?
Isn't this going to cause a major disaster?
What's more, that imperial envoy is none other than the Duke of Dingguo! What are you all doing...?
Sigh, I don't even know what to say anymore!
Princess Hui'an...
"What did you say? Assassinate the imperial envoy? Really? How come I didn't know?"
"This..." Princess Hui'an was clearly startled by the news.
Could it really have been done by my daughter and son-in-law?
After thinking about it seriously, she suddenly realized that it was quite possible that her daughter and son-in-law had done it.
They've done this kind of thing more than once.
Didn't a prefect go to Suzhou to take up his post before? He arrested a servant of the Wang family, and as a result, his daughter had him beaten to the point of near death?
The imperial envoy's trip to Suzhou was for the sake of those encroached farmlands, which fundamentally offended the Wang family.
Therefore, it is entirely possible that her daughter and son-in-law would harm the imperial envoy.
None of these younger ones are easy to deal with...
"Eldest sister? You know about this too?" Prince Fu's face darkened.
Upon hearing this, Princess Hui'an quickly shook her head.
"Brother, I really didn't know about this."
I set off from Suzhou on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. When I set off, none of these things happened in Suzhou!
"Could it be...could there be some misunderstanding here?" Princess Huian hurriedly asked.
How could she not know the nature of an assassination attempt on an imperial envoy?
This is not simply killing an ordinary citizen; it is contempt for imperial authority, it is a provocation against imperial authority...
Having survived the brutal power struggle in the Great Yu Dynasty, she knew better than anyone that imperial authority was inviolable...
"So that means Heyue and Marquis Changning did all of this?" Prince Fu asked quickly.
Princess Hui'an looked very unwell.
She finally understood why the people in the city had looked at her with disdain and anger when she entered...
The old Duke Dingguo had a very high reputation in the capital.
If the daughter and son-in-law were to target the new Duke of Dingguo, wouldn't that be like touching a tiger's tail?
"Then... how is the Imperial Envoy now? Is it serious?" Princess Hui'an asked quickly.
Prince Fu shook his head.
"I don't know either, but I do know that His Majesty dispatched two groups of imperial physicians to Suzhou overnight."
He must have been seriously injured!
Eldest sister, since Heyue and Marquis Changning were responsible for this, you should quickly distance yourself from it.
Otherwise... His Majesty might not punish you, but you'll probably lose your title.
Upon hearing this, Princess Hui'an immediately stood up.
"Strip me of my title? He dares!"
Prince Fu quickly gestured for her to keep her voice down.
"Eldest sister, can't you see the situation clearly?"
The person on the throne now is neither your father, nor your elder brother, nor even your nephew.
You've never even met this grand-nephew, so what's there for him to be afraid of?
The reason we can live comfortably is simply a matter of saving face.
What can you do if they don't show any mercy?
The current situation is that the Duke of Dingguo's mansion is the most prestigious in Dayu, not us old folks.
Even a veteran like Prime Minister Xu, who served three dynasties, obediently stepped down. What are we then? Prince Fu sighed.
Princess Hui'an could not believe it.
"You mean I have to submit a letter of apology first?"
"That would be best! Eldest sister, regardless of what exactly happened, it would be better to submit the letter of apology first."
The imperial envoy had his accident in Suzhou, so that's your problem.
Also, you'd better disclaim any involvement in this matter.
As long as you retain the title of Princess, even if Heyue is demoted to a commoner, no one will dare to mistreat her.
"If your reputation is gone..." Prince Fu did not continue speaking.
Princess Hui'an's face turned ashen.
She knew that her younger brother was telling the truth.
The reason he can live so comfortably in such a complex environment as the capital is because he has a clear understanding of things.
His suggestion may be the best approach.
but......
"I don't believe it! I'm going to the palace to meet His Majesty tomorrow, and it's better to clarify some things with him in person!" Princess Hui'an said.
Prince Fu shook his head slightly.
To enter the palace and meet the emperor? It's not that simple.
Even he, if he wanted to enter the palace to seek some benefits, had to submit an invitation to see him three days in advance!
As soon as you got back, you said you wanted to see your family?
Ha! You really think the palace was your home fifty years ago?
"In that case, elder sister, you should get some rest early tonight! The guest rooms have all been arranged."
If you need anything, just tell the servants.
......
The next day at noon, Princess Hui'an dressed herself neatly and boarded a carriage heading towards the palace.
He returned with a dark expression in less than half an hour.
According to those who followed her, Princess Hui'an was stopped at the palace gate.
"No one may enter the palace without a palace pass and a summons from His Majesty or the Empress."
"I am Princess Huian! Let me through!" Princess Huian immediately asserted her status.
"No one will do! Recently, there was an assassination attempt on the imperial envoy. Anyone who wants to enter the palace must first request permission."
Anyone who dares to trespass will be killed without mercy! The guards were dutiful and responsible.
Princess Hui'an was thus stopped at the palace gate.
Meanwhile, news that Princess Hui'an hadn't even entered the palace quickly spread throughout the capital...
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