"Even if it's not for Sheng Mingyu, for the sake of diplomatic relations between our two countries, we two still have something to talk about."
This was an idea given to him by his staff. The Miao princess is a human being, so she has something to ask for. Whether it is for the public or for silk, they have a common goal.
Princess Miao raised her head and looked at Du Changming straight in the eye for the first time today, but there was still a look of contempt in her eyes.
"Seventh Prince, do you think that there is any cooperation worth discussing between you, a deposed crown prince, and this princess, the most favored little princess?"
Seeing her make it clear, Du Changming's face suddenly turned as dark as the bottom of a pot.
But he suppressed his anger and answered patiently, "Although my father has deposed me as the crown prince, he has not appointed another one. I still have a chance. Moreover, after so many years on the throne, this prince's chance is greater than theirs!"
After saying this, seeing that the Miaojiang princess was unmoved, he added, "As long as the Miaojiang are willing to help me, this prince can guarantee that after I ascend to the throne, I will exempt you from taxes for ten years and give you the border land."
The more she talked to him, the more shocked the Miao princess became.
This man is so bold that he dares to collude with her, a foreign princess, and discuss such an important matter in Kyoto.
Princess Miaojiang's eyes flashed with solemnity, and her attitude towards Du Changming became more serious. "This princess cannot make the decision on this matter. I have to write to my father and ask before I can give you a reply."
This was an expected answer. Du Changming nodded gently, expressing his understanding. "Of course. I will wait patiently for good news from the princess."
After finishing what needed to be discussed, the two began to eat seriously.
They were still chatting casually during the meal, but their minds were not on the food, and they finished eating soon.
It was almost dark when Gu's mother came out of the palace, went to the prince's mansion to pick up Gu Chang'an, and returned home.
Sheng Mingyu suddenly noticed that Gu Yunni's expression was not right, and thought that she was reluctant to see her mother and brother leave.
He held her hand and comforted her softly, "Yun Ni, if you really can't bear to leave your family, why don't I stay with you for a few days?"
Seeing that he had misunderstood her meaning, Gu Yunni waved her hands repeatedly, "No, I was just thinking about something. This afternoon, I was working on a spell in the house and found..."
Gu Yunni told him what happened this afternoon, and then speculated solemnly, "Mingyu, do you think Princess Miaojiang was the one who did it?"
After hearing what happened, Sheng Mingyu's face turned so dark that ink seemed to be dripping out.
He clenched his fists again and again before he managed to hold back and not immediately go and settle the score with that disgusting woman.
"Who else could it be besides her? Yun Ni, don't worry, I will definitely give you an explanation for this matter!"
This woman's methods are too despicable. Sheng Mingyu has always looked down on her, and now she uses them on the person she loves.
He became even more angry, and his expression became several shades uglier.
It was only after Gu Yunni comforted him for a long time that he showed signs of improvement.
He took away the rouge box containing the poisonous insect and brought it to the court the next day, angrily demanding that the emperor make the decision.
Even before hearing the details, his appearance alone gave the emperor a headache.
"Mingyu, what happened? Tell me clearly. Don't worry. I will definitely make the decision for you."
With his words, Sheng Mingyu seemed to have gained confidence and immediately said, "Your Majesty, the Miaojiang princess is really going too far. I can no longer tolerate it! If I allow her to continue making trouble, I'm afraid I'll never be able to find a wife in this life!"
Hearing him speak so seriously, the emperor raised his eyebrows, "Oh? What happened? Tell me directly."
Sheng Mingyu calmed down before telling everything that happened in the mansion.
Then he knelt upright on the ground, saying in a firm tone, "Your Majesty, please make the decision and severely punish the Miaojiang Princess!"
As he finished speaking, the court officials began to discuss.
"This Miao princess is truly arrogant. She's caused a lot of trouble in the past, and this time she's even trying to harm the royal family. She must be severely punished!"
"Yes, the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess were married by the Emperor himself. If you attack the Crown Princess now, wouldn't that be tantamount to disobeying His Majesty's order?"
"The people of Miaojiang really don't take us seriously. Your Majesty, please punish them severely and give justice to the prince and his wife!"
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On this issue, the court officials were surprisingly unanimous in their views, and all of them pointed their fingers at the Miao princess.
Du Changming wanted to speak up for him, but he didn't know how to interrupt.
If he proposed a different idea at this time, it would surely arouse the emperor's suspicion, so he simply stood aside and listened to them talk without saying a word.
The emperor didn't need their persuasion, as he was already furious enough.
He took a deep breath, sneered, and ordered the eunuch beside him, "Go and bring the Miaojiang Princess here. I want to ask her whether this action is her own idea or a provocation from the entire Miaojiang region to me!"
As soon as the emperor opened his mouth, he elevated the matter to the national level, making it clear that he wanted to make the decision on behalf of Sheng Mingyu.
Not long after, the Miao princess was invited to the main hall.
She didn't know why the emperor was looking for her, and she was still smiling as she walked to the center of the hall.
Even when he saw Sheng Mingyu, he gave her a look full of affection.
Sheng Mingyu wanted to avoid her and ignored her.
The emperor coughed lightly in dissatisfaction when he saw it, glared at the Miao princess, and went straight to the point, "Come and take a look. Do you recognize this thing?"
As he spoke, the emperor handed Sheng Mingyu over and showed the rouge box in the eunuch's hand to the Miao princess.
When the other party saw the rouge box, his emotions did not fluctuate at all. He took it in his hands without changing his expression and opened the box.
When she saw the insect lying quietly inside, her pupils suddenly shrank and she realized that this was the poisonous insect she had planted on Gu Yunni.
I didn’t expect it to fail. That woman is really lucky!
Princess Miao was furious. She pinched the rouge box fiercely and could hardly hold back the curses in her heart.
However, when she thought of the current situation, she could only suppress the anger in her heart, frowned in confusion, and looked at the emperor in the first seat.
"I wonder what your majesty means by showing this poisonous insect to me?"
The emperor sat upright, and when he heard this, a hint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes, and his face looked unhappy.
"So the princess also knew that this was a Gu worm. As far as I know, no one in Kyoto knows how to make Gu. I wonder what the princess's intention is in placing this Gu worm in the prince's mansion?"
He made it clear directly to prevent the Miao princess from denying it.
Hearing his words, Princess Miaojiang's face turned a little ugly, as if she didn't expect him to say it so directly and clearly.
However, thinking of the diplomatic relations between the two countries, Princess Miaojiang felt fearless.
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