At this point, the Grand Princess finally wanted to acknowledge the Marquis of Zhongyong and seek his help.
Marquis Zhongyong merely gave her a mocking smile, showing no intention of stepping forward.
The Grand Princess, filled with grief and resentment, stared with her old eyes as she was carried to the Phoenix Palace.
The Empress was filial and personally went to take care of him.
But as soon as she arrived at Fengyi Palace, she sent her trusted confidants with the Imperial Guards to the Princess's residence to help the Grand Princess move her things.
The Empress had given an order, and since the Grand Princess was still in the palace, the servants of the Princess's residence dared not obstruct her.
They could only watch as the imperial guards and palace servants came and went from the Grand Princess's residence.
Since it was something the old princess was used to using, naturally everyone in the mansion, especially where the old princess hid her things, had to be searched.
After all, anything that the old princess could hide must be her treasure. Bringing it into the palace would be beneficial for her recovery.
Then, the mahogany box containing Han Changgeng's remains was carried to the front of everyone...
At the same time, the emperor also spread the news that the Grand Princess had sent royal guards to assassinate Yin Jiuniang, and that she felt guilty towards the royal family afterward and voluntarily returned all the royal guards.
He then sent his two sons to the Grand Princess's residence to take over the matter.
When the two princes arrived, the mahogany chest had just been opened.
The bones inside were all coated with a thick layer of patina, shiny and smooth, just as Han Zijin had previously rumored.
Prince Ning pointed at the old princess's confidants and shouted, "Take them away and interrogate them."
There were always some weaklings who couldn't withstand the torture and confessed. Prince Ning then ordered that Han Changgeng's remains be sent back to the Duke of Lu's mansion in a grand manner.
But some were tough enough to fight back, relying on the old princess's powerful connections, and even drew their swords to fight the imperial guards.
The two princes promptly reported the matter to the emperor, who immediately ordered the Marquis of Zhongyong to transfer troops from the western suburban camp to provide support.
Thus, most of the old princess's men were killed, and the evidence of the court officials' crimes that the old princess had hidden fell into the emperor's hands.
As Han Changgeng's remains were carried to the Duke of Lu's mansion, the fact that the old princess had dug up the grave was completely confirmed, and everyone they saw along the way cursed her.
Upon learning that the old princess was now paralyzed due to a stroke, some people applauded, some cursed her for getting her just desserts, and others felt that the emperor and empress were too kind to keep her in the palace to serve them.
But for the common people, a benevolent ruler was more popular than a tyrant, so the people condemned the Grand Princess even more.
With the people's hearts turned against her, those officials who used to follow the Grand Princess dared not show their faces anymore.
Let's return to Princess Kang Le's residence.
After receiving the promise from the Grand Princess, Kang Le returned to her residence and took a nap in peace.
Deep down, she always looked down on the emperor. The emperor and empress were no match for the Grand Princess, and this time would be no exception.
Before going to sleep, she thought about how the eldest princess wanted to support her to become empress, and she couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.
He even dreamed that he was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and ruling the world.
After the late emperor's death, all those who had looked down on her groveled at her feet.
The emperor and his son knelt at her feet, begging for their lives.
Kang Le woke up laughing from his dream.
Upon waking, she asked her confidante, "Has any news come from the palace? Has the Grand Princess left the palace?"
What seemed like a sure thing turned out to be met with a serious shake of the head from the confidant.
"Lord Zhongyong and Lei Ce and others also entered the palace. Afterwards, Xie Tingzhou returned to the Marquis's residence and entered the palace by carriage. It is unknown who else was in the carriage."
By the way, the Cai family uncle and nephew have also entered the palace, but I haven't yet found out the specifics.
Kang Le glanced outside and frowned. It was almost dawn, and the Grand Princess still hadn't resolved the matter.
Is it because Lei Ce arrived and confirmed Fu Jiang's crimes, and the Grand Princess still wanted to save Fu Jiang, so she had to deal with the Emperor?
"Go explore again."
The trusted confidant accepted the order, but then, as if remembering something, added, "The prince consort carried the package and said that he was heartbroken by you and that he would never return."
Kang Le was preoccupied with the situation in the palace and had no time to care about Han Zijin, assuming he was just being petulant.
He waved his hand, "Never mind him."
From the day Han Zijin married her and moved into the princess's residence, he had no place in the Duke of Lu's mansion.
Where else could he go after leaving the princess's residence? After causing trouble for a few days and experiencing the hardships outside, he would naturally return.
Soon, news of the Grand Princess's tantrum and self-harm in the palace spread like wildfire.
Before Kang Le could figure out what was going on with the Grand Princess, news came that Han Zijin had filed a complaint with the Emperor.
Han Zijin was accompanied by the people of Wujiazhuang.
Kang Le's heart, which had been calmed down by the Grand Princess, was completely unsettled.
How come there are still survivors in Wujiazhuang, and they've even made contact with Han Zijin?
She then hurriedly sent someone to inquire and learned that when Han Zijun was being beaten with a cane, a teenager was calling him "Dad".
Kang Le's eyes flashed with fierceness as he spoke angrily to his confidant, "What kind of work is Fu Jiang doing? How is Han Zijin's bastard still alive?"
His trusted confidants had not been involved in the matter and dared not respond, but were worried about other things.
"Your Highness, this matter has been reported to His Majesty, and Fu Jiang is currently in the palace. Will he be unable to withstand the punishment...?"
Confess to me?
"Won't."
Kang Le interrupted him sharply, as if that would calm her down.
"With the Grand Princess here, she will rescue Fu Jiang and also settle this matter for me."
She was the most senior member of the royal family, and she also had the dying wish of Emperor Renzhao, so she had been a great supporter of the emperor. The emperor would not disrespect her, otherwise he would be ungrateful.
Even the ministers who had previously followed and supported the Grand Princess felt indignant on her behalf, for what emperor doesn't care about his reputation?
The Emperor wouldn't do anything to the Grand Princess; he wouldn't dare…
She tried to comfort herself, but her voice grew weaker and weaker.
Because she knew very well that someone as arrogant as the Grand Princess would never stoop to throwing a tantrum.
Kang Le knew the Grand Princess's true nature even better; she was an extremely selfish person. Even if Fu Jiang really was her grandson, she would never harm herself to plead for Fu Jiang.
Then it can only be that he was injured.
Did the emperor lay a hand on the Grand Princess?
How dare he?
Or did they find some concrete evidence against the Grand Princess?
Kang Leteng stood up from his chair. "Pass down the word: have the assassins take Rui'er and evacuate the capital in time."
Rui'er is her son.
Regardless of whether the speculation is true or not, she needs to leave herself a way out.
However, before her people could leave, the emperor's men arrived.
On the way to the palace, Kang Le encountered the Imperial Guards carrying the old lady of the Marquis's mansion to the Dali Temple.
Upon learning that Fu Jiang's true identity had been exposed, her heart sank to the bottom.
After hearing about the Grand Princess's paralysis and what had happened in her residence.
Kang Le's legs went weak.
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