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She raised her head, looked at the emperor with a firm and respectful gaze, and once again performed a very standard etiquette gracefully.

This movement was as natural and smooth as flowing water, without any delay or hesitation. Every gesture and movement fully displayed the nobility and elegance unique to the royal family.

After completing the ceremony, Ye Zifen slowly turned around.

Each of her steps was extremely steady, as if she was not stepping on ordinary ground, but a road leading to glory and dignity.

Ye Zifen returned to her original position.

She stood quietly, her posture still dignified and upright, like an exquisite sculpture, exuding a temperament that could not be ignored.

Her face was as calm as water, as if everything she had just experienced was just a trivial episode.

At this critical moment, like a flash of lightning across the night sky, Ye Zifen's mind suddenly became clear, and she instantly understood the mystery that had been lingering in her heart for a long time - the truth behind the prince's request to the emperor for permission to help her assist in handling the queen's funeral.

It turned out that as early as that time, this secretive and ambitious prince had been secretly planning, treating her as a chess piece, and leading her step by step into the maze of power he had carefully woven.

The trust that once made Ye Zifen feel honored and trusted was now like an invisible net that bound her tightly.

It seemed that she was entrusted with an important task, but in fact, there was a mystery hidden, which made her unknowingly fall into the vortex of this treacherous and unfathomable court struggle.

At this moment, Ye Zifen's anxious heart finally settled down a little.

After all, how could anyone who could ascend to the throne be an ordinary person?

The new emperor is meticulous and shrewd, his strategies and tactics are extremely superb, and every move he makes is as steady and firm as Mount Tai.

As the situation became clearer, the eyes of the ministers in the court gradually shifted away from Ye Zifen.

However, everyone with a discerning eye knew that the eldest princess had not become the scapegoat for the emperor's crime this time. But as to how the emperor would deal with the matter, everyone was concerned and could only whisper in private, exchanging their guesses with each other.

An atmosphere of tension and uneasiness quietly spread among the crowd, as if a thick haze was covering the entire palace.

Ye Zifen stood quietly, staring at the dragon throne in the distance that symbolized supreme power, and thoughts surged into her heart like a surging tide.

Memories of the past kept flashing before my eyes. Those little details that were once regarded as tasks for the next period of time and were constantly being worked on were now being savored carefully.

There was a sense of stupidity and being fooled everywhere.

At this time, the court was filled with conspiracy and intrigue, which was chilling.

She tightly grasped the delicate silk handkerchief in her hand, as if she wanted to crush it. Her knuckles began to turn pale from the excessive force.

At this moment, her heart was like a surging sea. She was burning with anger after being ruthlessly used, and she was also deeply confused and afraid of the unknown future.

This magnificent palace should be a prosperous and bustling place, but the cold wind at this moment seems even colder than outside.

They blew her gorgeous skirt wantonly, making a rustling sound, as if they were mocking her current embarrassment and helplessness.

However, she knew very well that in this treacherous palace, losing control of her emotions would only bring her more troubles and even danger.

So she took a deep breath, trying to calm her restless heart and regain her composure as soon as possible.

At the same time, the originally noisy voices of the ministers in the court were gradually dying down, like the waves at low tide, slowly disappearing without a trace.

The entire hall instantly fell into a suffocating and oppressive silence, so quiet that even the sound of a needle dropping to the ground could be heard clearly.

The emperor opened his eyes wide, his face full of astonishment. He obviously had not expected that Ye Zifen would blurt out the truth in public without any scruples.

The Emperor had vowed in the past that the Princess and the Duke of Chongguo would loyally assist him. But why is the situation like this today?

Ye Zifen thought to herself that she had never thought of taking the blame for someone else.

After all, the emperor was able to ascend the throne smoothly, so he must have the ability and means to deal with all kinds of matters.

At this moment, Ye Zifen looked at the emperor with a piercing gaze, and said in a clear and loud voice, "Your Majesty, I cannot remain silent about the truth of this matter! I am unwilling to bear the name of a false charge, and I am even more unwilling to become a fig leaf for others' sinister plot."

Upon hearing this, the emperor's face instantly turned gloomy, his brows knitted tightly, and he angrily scolded: "How daring Ye Zifen is! How dare you speak so bluntly and bluntly!"

Facing the emperor's fury, Ye Zifen remained calm and showed no fear. She continued, "Your Majesty, I have always been loyal to the court and have no second thoughts. The reason I dared to tell the truth today is to clear my name and to protect the fairness and strictness of our laws."

For a moment, the atmosphere in the entire hall suddenly became solemn, as if even the air had solidified.

All the ministers were silent as a mouse, holding their breath, not daring to make even the slightest sound.

The emperor stared at Ye Zifen in silence, as if he was pondering and weighing something.

After a long while, he said coldly: "Even if there is a reason, you are too reckless and rash to act like this."

Ye Zifen bowed respectfully to the emperor and said earnestly, "Your Majesty, if I remain silent now, then when the truth is deeply buried, where will the discipline of our court be?"

When the emperor heard this, his face was immediately filled with anger and he glared at Ye Zifen fiercely, but for a moment he could not find a suitable words to refute him.

At this moment, the ministers standing aside began to whisper to each other.

The Emperor calmed down and said slowly, "The Princess has indeed behaved quite appropriately recently, and deserves praise. However, the Crown Princess has failed to fulfill her responsibilities and obligations as a Crown Princess. As such, we can only postpone the ceremony of crowning the Queen for the time being."