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He stood up suddenly, pointed his finger outside the door, and shouted loudly: "Go kneel outside Chengqian Hall and reflect on your mistakes! You must reflect deeply and realize that your behavior is inappropriate!"

The third prince and the sixth prince retreated dejectedly like eggplants hit by frost. They dragged their heavy steps, walked out of Chengqian Palace step by step, and slowly knelt down on the cold stone floor.

Beads of sweat kept rolling down their foreheads, soaking their clothes, but they didn't dare to wipe it off, their hearts filled with regret and uneasiness.

After the Third Prince and the Sixth Prince walked out in a sweaty and disheveled state, the eldest eunuch carefully held the teacup and tiptoed to the side of the Emperor.

She said softly, "Your Majesty, don't be too angry. What they did was big or small. It was just the recklessness of youth. But the most hateful ones are those people in the harem. They fan the flames and stir up trouble behind the scenes all day long. It is really hateful."

The emperor nodded slightly, and the anger in his eyes seemed to dissipate a little.

He took a deep breath and relaxed for a while. His tense expression relaxed a little, and then he signaled to summon Zhang Gaoyi.

Zhang Gaoyi looked at the Third Prince and the Sixth Prince who came out and quickly lowered his head, pretending that he saw nothing.

He and Ye Zifen had already guessed this situation.

Zhang Gaoyi hurried into the imperial study, his steps steady and powerful. He bowed respectfully and said, "Your Highness."

The emperor's face was still as gloomy as the sky before a rainstorm. He looked at Zhang Gaoyi with sharp eyes and said slowly: "General Zhang, you have worked tirelessly this time and conducted an in-depth investigation. You finally found out the various activities of the Third Prince and the Sixth Prince in the Imperial Guard. This contribution is indelible. Do you have any suggestions for properly dealing with these two rebellious sons?"

The emperor's words revealed a hint of expectation, mixed with a bit of helplessness, as if he was waiting for an answer that would satisfy him.

Zhang Gaoyi knelt slowly on the ground, with a trace of determination and respect in his eyes, and then he said solemnly: "Zifen once confided in me privately. She said with emotion that the emperor is a good father who is a model. He never favors any of the princes, and has never thought of letting anyone die. She also mentioned that if the right candidate for the throne has been chosen, then for other princes, occasionally making some small mistakes and being punished by the emperor is actually to enable them to better protect their lives in the future. In my opinion, everything Zifen said makes sense, especially the prince, who is a virtuous and kind person."

Zhang Gaoyi was fully aware of the important position Ye Zifen held in the emperor's heart, and he also knew that the emperor's action was not intended to kill her, but was merely a form of punishment. That was why he had just spoken so earnestly to the emperor.

The emperor listened quietly to Zhang Gaoyi's words, nodded slightly, a thoughtful look appeared on his face, and then he slowly said: "That girl also expressed the same feelings to me. However, every time I see them doing these stupid things, I still feel a little annoyed in my heart."

Zhang Gaoyi couldn't help but smile when he heard the emperor's words, and said softly: "Perhaps, these princes only seem ignorant and dull, but in fact they are wise and foolish. They will definitely be able to deeply understand your painstaking efforts and deep meaning!"

Upon hearing this, the emperor raised his eyebrows slightly, and a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes.

Then he said: "In this case, I will temporarily regard them as smart and clever people and help them."

After saying this, the emperor stood with his hands behind his back, looking deeply into the distance, while Zhang Gaoyi lowered his head silently, thinking secretly about the various changes that might happen next.

He slowly said to the eunuch beside him: "Order the Third Prince and the Sixth Prince to come here immediately."

The eldest eunuch took the order and left. Not long after, the two princes who were kneeling outside came in with trembling legs and knelt down with a plop.

The emperor said: "You two have a lack of moral character, which really makes me feel sad. How can such behavior be tolerated? From today on, you will be demoted to a lower rank and the fiefdom originally granted to you will be taken back. This punishment is exactly the same as that of the fourth prince, all in order to let you know the rules and learn to reflect on yourself. If you commit the same offense again in the future, I will not let you off easily!"

When the two princes heard this, they felt extremely remorseful. They knew they had made a serious mistake this time and they regretted it deeply.

They kowtowed and apologized, constantly saying things like "I know I was wrong."

The emperor waved his hand, signaling them to leave.

Afterwards, Zhang Gaoyi followed the two princes in retreat with steady and quick steps.

His slightly tired yet determined eyes revealed a hint of anticipation and concern for his upcoming destination - the Tiger Army and the Yulin Army.

These more than forty days and nights seemed to be like a tangled mess that entangled him, making him busy and anxious all day long. He did not even have the opportunity to take a moment to personally check on the training situation of the two armies.

At this moment, when he finally managed to escape from the palace, the capital was already filled with all kinds of rumors about the two princes, sweeping across the capital like a gust of wind.

It turned out that those officials who were usually very close to the third prince and the sixth prince, and even had a marriage relationship with them, were now like eggplants hit by frost. They were severely punished and their official ranks were demoted again and again.

Now, except for the three princes who accepted their fate and the crown prince who still maintained a calm and indifferent look, the rest of the princes were completely panicked.

At this moment, if they are still unable to figure out the emperor's true thoughts from the clues, then they are probably not worthy of being called princes.

In Princess Fuxia's mansion, Ye Zifen sat quietly at the table, looking intently at the piles of letters in front of her.

After she finished reading all the letters and meticulously replied to them one by one, Nanny Qi walked into the room.

She took her steps carefully, afraid to disturb Ye Zifen who was immersed in her thoughts.

When she saw that Ye Zifen had finally finished the work at hand, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then slowly stepped forward, bent slightly, and performed a dignified and respectful salute.

He said softly, "Princess, I am here to tell you what happened in the palace last night."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zifen nodded slightly, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

Something must have happened in the harem, otherwise the nanny wouldn't have come to talk to her alone.

She put down the pen in her hand, raised her eyes, looked at Aunt Qi's face which was full of traces of time but still amiable, and said gently: "Well, Aunt, you can talk as you please."