Feng Ji replied, "Of course, I came here to tell you this. Last night, the one who led the guards into the Imperial Household Department was Cao Jing, the Right Golden Guard. He is Lu Wei's cousin. Lu Wei is Marquis Mu's concubine and Mu Chenshuang's aunt."
Her certainty that Mu Chenshuang would steal the Dragon Blood Ginseng meant she was very familiar with the poison in Mu Chenshuang's body, therefore, the poison in Mu Chenshuang's body was inextricably linked to her, her aunt.
As they spoke, the two went inside. Feng Ji stepped forward, picked up the teapot on the table, and poured a cup of tea.
"Although Father Emperor knows who has the Dragon Blood Ginseng, the Southern Border Princess has requested an investigation, so we must save face. But someone is obstructing us; they've already gone to the Marquis's residence to interrogate Mu Chenshuang. But don't worry, I've made all the arrangements, and no one will make things difficult for her."
Fu Junheng glanced at him sideways and asked, "Do I look worried?"
Feng Ji asked in confusion, "Aren't you worried?"
Fu Junheng didn't reply, but asked, "When will the divorce decree be issued?"
"Since Father has promised you, let's do it before noon!"
Fu Junheng remained silent for a moment, his handsome face deep and unreadable.
Suddenly, he turned around and strode towards the door.
"Where are you going?" Feng Ji asked.
"Enter the palace!"
at this time.
Inside the palace.
Qi Rong helped Feng Guche wash and dress, then brought him a cup of lily and white fungus soup served by a palace maid and handed it to him, saying softly, "Your Majesty must not have slept well last night because of what happened yesterday. This is a lily and white fungus soup that I specially ordered to be cooked. It can refresh you."
Feng Guche reached out and took it, his eyes full of affection, and said with a smile, "My beloved consort is so thoughtful."
Qi Rong sat to the side and reached out to massage Feng Guche's shoulders. "This is what I should do. Your Majesty, it pains me to see you so unhappy last night because of the birthday banquet."
Speaking of which...
Feng Guche's face instantly darkened.
Qi Rong continued, "Back then, Princess Weiyang was so resolute, declaring in the main hall that she would only marry the Crown Prince. Now, less than a year later, she suddenly wants a divorce. When I first heard that she wanted a divorce, I was really surprised, but I never expected that she would have contacted Crown Prince Junheng in private."
"Your Majesty, your nephew is an exceptional man, but Princess Weiyang has been secretly meeting with Crown Prince Junheng without divorcing him. This is truly damaging to the reputation of the royal family and Your Majesty."
Feng Guche raised his hand and handed the bowl in his hand to the eunuch beside him, his face somber. "I didn't expect this either."
"Your Majesty is so kind. She caused such a scene at your birthday banquet yesterday, and you didn't say anything. You even issued an edict to divorce the two of them so as not to damage the reputation of Princess Weiyang and the Marquis's Mansion. Your Majesty values the Marquis's Mansion, which is your kindness. But please forgive my bluntness, all the civil and military officials were present yesterday and were well aware of Princess Weiyang's behavior. If we let it go, it will inevitably lead to gossip and people saying that Your Majesty values military over civil affairs."
These words struck a nerve with Feng Guche, and his expression grew even more serious.
“What my beloved consort says is true, but Junheng is, after all, my nephew, and I need to take him into consideration.”
"In my opinion, Crown Prince Junheng is not truly in love with Princess Weiyang."
Feng Guche turned to look at her, and asked in confusion, "What do you mean by that, my dear consort?"
Qi Rong said, "Crown Prince Junheng is such a proud son of heaven, a sacred and majestic figure in the hearts of the people of Xiyue Kingdom. How could he be so foolish as to gamble with his own reputation by having a secret rendezvous with the crown princess of another country? If this gets out to Xiyue Kingdom, what good will it do for Crown Prince Junheng? I'm afraid it will shake his image as the heir apparent."
The words were spoken.
Feng Guche frowned, clearly agreeing with Qi Rong's statement.
He knew Junheng quite well; he was meticulous, decisive, and a man who aspired to great things would never do anything foolish for a woman.
"Perhaps Crown Prince Junheng came forward to protect Princess Weiyang for some other reason. Your concern for your nephew is one thing, but this concerns the face of the royal family. I don't think Your Majesty needs to issue an edict. The emperor is subject to the same laws as the common people."
Princess Weiyang did such a thing at your birthday banquet, and so many people saw it. How can you silence the gossip? If Your Majesty lets it go, wouldn't people say that Your Majesty is unfair and biased? It would make people think that you are afraid to offend Marquis Jingbian..."
When Qi Rong finished speaking, she clearly sensed that Feng Guche's aura was off. She stopped in alarm and hurriedly knelt down to the side, saying, "Your Majesty, I misspoke."
Feng Guche bent down, reached out to help Qi Rong up, and comforted her, "What my beloved consort says makes sense. What crime has she committed?"
Qi Rong smiled gently, "Your Majesty, I just don't want you to lose your dignity."
Feng Guche nodded and said in a deep voice, "Let the Crown Prince handle this matter himself."
Upon hearing this...
Qi Rong was overjoyed.
Then Feng Guche sent someone to the Eastern Palace to convey his oral decree.
At this moment.
A eunuch strode in, knelt down to pay his respects, and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, Crown Prince Junheng has something to discuss with you."
Feng Guche stood up. "Perfect timing, I have some questions I'd like to ask him."
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