Chapter 156: The Lame Princess vs. the Blind Hostage Prince Consort (33)
The courtyard of the main hall.
The guards lined up and stood behind Minister Luo.
Nanny Li, accompanied by her servants, stood in front, her usually kind face now stern and fierce:
"This is the Princess's Mansion!"
"Even if the Minister of the Court came here under the order of the Emperor to invite His Highness into the palace, he shouldn't have brought his troops to force his way in!"
Minister Luo was helpless.
He didn't want to take on this job.
Not to mention that Luo Jinshuang is making a fortune now, when Luo Zelan got into such a big trouble, it was the eldest princess who showed mercy and saved his family from being implicated.
However, he happened to be in charge of the Ministry of Justice and as a minister, he had no choice but to obey.
"This is the Emperor's order, ordering me to search the Princess's residence and take everyone under control."
Nanny Li was stunned. Just as she was about to ask what was going on, Lu Cha had already asked Luo Jinshuang and Chu Jinghong to leave first. Lingying pushed her over.
"Mammy, take everyone back."
"It'll be fine."
Nanny Li, who was originally worried and angry, gradually calmed down when she saw Lu Cha's soothing smile and nodded to do as she was told.
Your Highness, whatever you say is right.
Lu Cha glanced at the gloomy-faced Minister Luo and said, "My consort is weak and can't stand any stimulation, and the nanny is also old."
"Please rest assured, Your Highness. I will not send the guards to the Western Garden to disturb the Prince Consort." Minister Luo was very tactful. "As for Nanny Li and the others, they will be locked up in their rooms."
Anyway, the emperor's intention is to focus on searching the study and the main courtyard.
Lu Cha looked at him with admiration.
That’s very smart!
"Let's go."
Minister Luo hurriedly led the way.
At the same time, in Xiyuan's bedroom.
Xun Ji tapped the crutch in his hand, looked out the window at the bamboo forest, and ordered slowly:
"Once you find the military token, seize it immediately."
"Don't let those people get their hands dirty with the things in the mansion."
Several secret guards kneeling on the ground received the order and left.
And Azhuo asked in a low voice: "Master, what should we do about the eldest princess?"
Xun Ji raised the corners of his lips slightly.
Of course, he went there in person.
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Imperial Palace, Throne Room.
Yuan Ting sat upright on the dragon throne with a cold look on his face.
Civil and military officials stood on both sides below with their heads bowed.
Because Lingying was not allowed to enter the hall, Lu Cha had to move his wheelchair in by himself.
I really want to get up and take a few steps~
"Anping, I have never treated you unfairly. Even if you behaved recklessly, I still loved you dearly."
"But I didn't expect that you would dare to collaborate with the enemy and commit treason!" Yuan Ting slammed the table and shouted angrily, but there was a hint of pleasure in his eyes that his plan was about to succeed.
Only by accusing Yuan Lucha of this crime in front of all the officials can he take action openly!
Even if the guards didn't find the military token, they could still throw her into the Sky Prison and torture her to extract the truth!
Lu Cha leaned lazily in his wheelchair and asked three times in a row without panic, "Brother, do you have any evidence?"
"Have you witnessed the war on the border?"
"You're convicting someone based solely on rumors?"
Yuan Ting's eyes flickered guiltily, and he pretended to be even angrier. "Prince Xiliang had just left, and the raid was successful right after. Besides you, who else knows about the border defenses?!"
"You." Lu Cha said bluntly, "You framed me."
"Asshole! I think you've lost your mind!" Yuan Ting tried hard to steady himself and console himself—
If Yuan Lucha had discovered that Lingying was not right, he would have removed her as he had done before. Why would he keep her around as his spy?
She was just deceiving him!
At this time, Prime Minister Chu, who was standing in front on the right, leaned forward and saluted: "Your Majesty, the eldest princess once defended the country. As a woman, she carried the battle flag and stationed at the border for more than four years. It is absolutely impossible for her to collaborate with the enemy and commit treason!"
"This matter is full of doubts. I beg the Emperor to investigate and clear the Princess' name."
As Prime Minister Chu finished speaking, several ministers knelt down one after another and said in unison: "Your Majesty, please investigate!"
Yuan Ting looked in astonishment at the officials who had nearly half knelt down, and clenched his teeth tightly.
Yuanlu Tea, when did you win over these people?!
Lu Cha rested her chin on her elbow, appreciating the scene leisurely. Yuan Ting's cheeks were twitching slightly due to shock.
Surprised or not? Unexpected or not? Hehehe~
"Your Majesty, the guards discovered letters between Your Highness and Crown Prince Xijing at the Princess's residence."
The eunuch trotted into the hall, presented the letter with both hands, and shook his head slightly, indicating that he had not found the military token.
Yuan Ting immediately gripped the armrests of the dragon throne, his temples throbbing.
Now that things have come to this, we must grit our teeth and move on!
If you miss it, there will be no chance!
He pretended to open the letter and examine it, then threw it to the ground in anger: "Anping, you have greatly disappointed me! Not only have you collaborated with the enemy and committed treason! You even intended to kill the king!"
"This is your unique personal seal! What else can you say?!"
Lu Cha said seriously: "The letter is a forgery, and the private seal was stolen."
She personally helped Lingying hide the former, and gave the latter to her.
It's quite exciting.
Prime Minister Chu spoke again: "Your Majesty, the princess is right. I beg your permission to investigate this matter thoroughly."
Yuan Ting's face darkened.
If it was handed over to Prime Minister Chu, how could he send people to torture him?!
Now that so many ministers are speaking for Yuan Lucha, he can't be too stubborn.
Yuan Ting suppressed his anger and showed his concern: "My dear Chu, you are old, and I can't bear to see you work so hard."
"Come, pass on my order to detain the eldest princess in the Sky Prison until I investigate this matter."
"Please leave, everyone. I'm tired." Yuan Ting blocked the officials who wanted to plead for Lu Cha and strode away.
Lu Cha is disgusted.
That’s it?
Prime Minister Chu looked at the little girl who looked fine as if nothing had happened, smiling as she followed Minister Luo to the Ministry of Justice's Sky Prison, and was completely convinced.
A few days ago, the eldest princess asked Chu Jinghong to pass on a message, saying that she had already anticipated what would happen today and asked him to be prepared - there was no need to argue, just let nature take its course.
Prime Minister Chu couldn't help but feel regretful.
The eldest princess is brave and resourceful. It would be great if she was not bound by romantic feelings and was willing to be the emperor.
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