These words were spoken.
Mu Yazhi wished she could immediately step forward and impeach Mu Chenshuang. All the signs pointed to Mu Chenshuang as the prime suspect, and she was the most likely to commit the crime. How could she let this opportunity slip by?
Fu Junheng was clearly protecting her on purpose.
But just as she was about to step forward, a hand grabbed her.
Mu Yazhi was taken aback and turned to look at her mother beside her.
Lu Wei lowered her voice and said, "No!"
Mu Yazhi was unwilling, but since it was her mother's fault, she had no choice but to endure it.
"Before the list of gifts presented by the Southern Frontier was presented, no one but my confidants knew about it. This birthday gift is what my father valued most. I hope Your Majesty will capture the thief. Jing Sha does not want the goodwill of the Southern Frontier to be in vain, and I hope Your Majesty will uphold the authority of the Emperor."
After Jing Sha finished speaking, she placed her left hand on her left shoulder and bowed to show her firm attitude.
This statement not only demands that Feng Guche retrieve the Dragon Blood Ginseng to give Southern Xinjiang an explanation, but more importantly, it shows that the thieves were so audacious as to steal on the day of the birthday banquet, openly slapping Feng Guche in the face and clearly disregarding the Emperor's authority.
Her words further prove that the thief must have been someone they valued during the offering today, and that this thief was among the nobles, officials, and civil and military officials in the palace.
As for who had the courage and ability to break into the Imperial Household Department of the palace, everyone naturally knew the answer.
The search area was narrowed again.
Upon hearing Jing Sha's words, Feng Gu Che assured her, "Princess Jing Sha, rest assured, I will not let down the good intentions of the Southern Frontier. I will definitely capture the thieves, retrieve the Dragon Blood Ginseng, and give Princess Jing Sha an explanation."
Jing Sha withdrew her hand and said, "Then Jing Sha will await good news."
Feng Guche publicly arranged for the Court of Justice to assist in the investigation.
Everyone present today was thoroughly checked, and all the carriages and horses leaving the palace were also checked one by one.
After the banquet ended.
Fu Junheng left with Feng Guche, without letting Mu Chenshuang go with him. The Empress then spoke to Mu Chenshuang alone.
Inside the Imperial Study.
Feng Guche dismissed the eunuchs, leaving only two people.
Feng Guche looked at Fu Junheng and asked, "Tell me, what exactly happened?"
Fu Junheng said frankly, "Uncle, I am very interested in the Crown Princess. I feel it is a pity that the Crown Prince of Xilan disrespects her so much. How can such a beauty be neglected like this? We do have some contact in private."
Feng Guche looked surprised. If it were anyone else who said such a thing, he would definitely punish them severely. But the person in front of him was his most beloved nephew.
"I have heard some rumors that you and Ji'er have an exceptionally close relationship, and that he spends every day at your residence."
Fu Junheng chuckled lightly, "So Uncle thinks I have homosexual tendencies? Well, that makes sense. In this Tianzhao Kingdom, the only person I know is Feng Ji. Right now, he doesn't care about worldly affairs, he lives a carefree life, and he doesn't interact with people. My arrival has relieved his boredom, and I have someone to chat and play chess with, so I won't be too bored."
Feng Guche nodded and sighed, "Yes, Ji'er is living his carefree life. But I'm curious, Heng'er, how did you meet the Crown Princess?"
“I saw her once in Xiling. I’m used to seeing all kinds of flowers and peonies in full bloom. It’s rare to find someone like the Crown Princess who has both the heroic spirit of a man and the tenderness of a woman. If she were still unmarried, I would have already asked my uncle for her hand in marriage.”
Fu Junheng spoke these words slowly and deliberately, his expression unreadable.
Feng Guche's eyes darkened. "So you and she were in love, and she asked for a divorce because of you?"
The reason the imperial decree was issued to appoint Mu Chenshuang as the Crown Princess was twofold: firstly, she had military achievements and a prestigious reputation; secondly, she was the legitimate daughter of a first-rank marquis and the only suitable candidate to be the Crown Princess, which would stabilize the court.
Secondly, Mu Chenshuang also liked Feng Guche, and even said that she would not marry anyone but him. In order to prevent her from being with Shen Nanzhi and concentrating military power, he agreed to the marriage.
Now that Mu Chenshuang is asking for a divorce, if she really agrees, it will definitely cause a stir, and countless people will try their best to win her heart.
Given Mu Chenshuang's current status and position, even though she has been married once, she still has considerable appeal.
Feng Guche was fully aware of all this, and considering this, he dared not easily agree to the two of them getting a divorce.
If a message is sent to the outside world that Fu Junheng is interested in her, it could help stabilize the situation.
"I dare not make a definitive conclusion. Although I have tried to befriend her, the Crown Princess has not expressed her feelings. As for her desire for a divorce, if you think about the Crown Prince's attitude towards her carefully, the day he married his concubine, she was framed by the Crown Prince and drowned. Even the warmest heart can be extinguished."
Feng Guche's expression turned serious, and his fists clenched tighter.
"So if you want the two of you to divorce, Heng'er, you'll have a legitimate reason to do so."
"It all depends on whether your uncle is willing to give his nephew this opportunity."
Feng Guche paused for a long time without giving a reply.
"Alright, I understand. You must be tired. Go back to your residence and rest early."
Fu Junheng bowed and said, "Nephew takes his leave."
He turned and left.
"Heng'er, wait a minute."
Fu Junheng stopped and turned to look at Feng Guche. "Is there anything else, Uncle?"
"Dragon Blood Ginseng was stolen. Did you really not notice it at Tinglan Courtyard?"
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