Escaping is not the solution to problems, but how should I put it? Escaping can bring temporary happiness.
The Crown Prince did not want to dwell on Chu Pingyao's matter any further.
After thinking for a moment, he changed the subject and said, "Today, the Ministry of Justice interrogated the prefect all day. Faced with all kinds of evidence, he confessed without hesitation, but he vehemently denied having any mastermind behind it all and stubbornly refused to open his mouth. He took the blame for all the crimes from beginning to end."
oh?
"This is no small crime. If he takes the blame for everything, it could be a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of his family. He really doesn't care at all!"
The crown prince frowned slightly, seemingly puzzled by the prefect's stubbornness.
He continued, "The officials in the Ministry of Justice were also at a loss. They tried all sorts of interrogation methods, but the prefect refused to reveal any information about the mastermind. He seemed prepared to die."
"There must be a bigger conspiracy behind this."
The Crown Prince's voice was low, revealing a hint of worry, "We cannot let this prefect take all the blame so easily. We must find out the truth and find the real mastermind."
Rong Ning tentatively asked, "Big brother, who do you think is the mastermind behind this?"
The Crown Prince was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "We have no clue yet. The person behind this must be extremely powerful, capable of manipulating a local official like the prefect. But whoever he is, I will investigate thoroughly and show no leniency."
Rong Ning nodded. These things can't be rushed. "As long as you have this attitude, dinner should be ready. Let's eat first."
"OK…"
The Crown Prince agreed.
He really did just come for dinner. After eating and drinking his fill, he went to the East Palace without looking back.
Rong Ning was not spared either.
I've been staring at the accounts all day, and I'm feeling dizzy and lightheaded. All I want to do now is sleep.
The next day, the princess's residence sent many invitations, all from the wives and daughters of various noble families in the capital.
Poetry gatherings, flower appreciation banquets, and so on.
Rong Ning doesn't know any of these things, so how did she send them to her?
Rong Ning casually flipped through the invitations and chuckled, "Has my reputation improved recently? Why are all the ladies and young women daring to send me invitations?"
Aying glanced at it and explained with a smile, "Your Highness... back when we were in the mansion, Princess Zhaoqing was in charge of these welcoming and sending-off ceremonies between the various mansions. Later, when His Majesty ascended the throne and his status changed drastically, Princess Zhaoqing usually hosted banquets for the young ladies of various families to enter the palace in order to win them over."
But now that Princess Zhaoqing is not here, and you have established your own residence outside the palace, all families will send you invitations for matters large and small. Whether you go or not is one thing; if they don't send invitations, it means they don't respect you.
"Tsk...they've thought of everything quite thoroughly!"
"Your Highness..." A-Ying leaned closer and asked, "Are you going or not?"
"I'm not going..."
Rong Ning was very decisive.
She doesn't want to go, and people might not welcome her anyway, but given her status, she has to put on a show no matter what.
Everyone should be more considerate and not make things difficult for others.
Besides, she had important business to attend to today. Turning to Aying, she instructed, "Let's go... let's go to the Red Lotus Pavilion to listen to music."
"Yes, Your Highness!" Ah Ying said with a smile. "But now Your Highness isn't afraid of attracting attention?"
Rong Ning said nonchalantly, "What's there to be afraid of? If I don't make a scene, they'll soon be at a loss for what to do next."
Besides... Red Lotus Pavilion used to be her favorite place to go.
However, back then we went in disguise, sneaking around.
This time... she's going to swagger in.
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