The tyrant family read my heart and doted on me.

Not to mention the emperor who loved the princess the most, even those who had no blood relationship with the princess felt uncomfortable after hearing this.

At this moment, they couldn't help but stand up and say a few fair words, even if they were beaten and targeted.

"The princess is the best princess we have ever seen."

"We are all grateful that Xi Chu has such a princess who is as brave as any man and who understands the sufferings of all living beings. Only you, Prince Seventeen, insist on targeting her and don't appreciate what she has done for Xi Chu at all."

Feng Tianzhu's face turned pale when he heard what was said, but he did not use his status to pressure others or hold those who said it accountable.

"Hiss..." Feng Tianzhu's injuries were too severe, and he was in so much pain that he couldn't even lift his head. He accidentally forced his head back and gasped in pain.

Those two executioners didn't show any leniency at all!

Twenty solid blows of the military stick, it hurt more than ever before.

The accompanying servant hurried forward to support Feng Tianzhu.

"Prince, can you still hold on? If you really can't, I will go find a second stool to carry you back."

"No, let's go."

Feng Tianzhu walked back with the help of the servant.

After returning to his residence, Feng Tianzhu asked the servant to investigate who had poisoned the wooden doll he gave to Jiujiu at Jiujiu's birthday party that year, causing Jiujiu to injure her hand.

Soon, the servant came back with the results of the inquiry.

"Prince, there was a eunuch named Xiao Qiangzi who was jealous of you. Because you punished him severely, he wanted to take revenge on you, so he coated the wooden doll you gave to the princess with poison in an attempt to bring bad luck to you."

"But after the princess's hand was injured, she did not make it public, nor did she investigate the matter openly. Later, the matter was left unresolved."

"That little Qiangzi was never found out."

"Xiao Qiangzi." Feng Tianzhu rubbed his temple and recalled, "There was such a person. I remember that he was severely punished by me for stealing property from the palace and selling it."

"Come to think of it, that incident happened on the eve of Jiujiu's birthday."

"I didn't expect that he would harm me and Jiujiu like this later."

"Prince, you don't have to be sad. Back then, his old illness came back and he stole things and sold them. Finally, you found him and beat him to death. You have already helped you and the princess to vent your anger." The servant said based on the results of his investigation.

"After hearing this, Feng Tianzhu chuckled and said with emotion: "It seems that there is a plan in the dark."

"That's right." The servant agreed.

"How are Lord Ming and the others doing?" Feng Tianzhu suddenly asked this.

"According to the prince's wishes, after their condition gets better today, they will continue to go to the palace to meet His Majesty and ask for an explanation from His Majesty regarding the princess's decision to change the retreat route of the Dongcang army."

"So that His Majesty can severely punish the princess."

"Look at the time..." The servant looked through the open window at the sun outside and said, "I think they have already entered the palace by now."

When Feng Tianzhu heard this, his heart skipped a beat. He immediately ignored the wound on his back and struggled to get up.

His back was aching terribly and there was a very strong burning sensation, but he didn't care and insisted on getting up. The servant tried to persuade him a few times, but seeing that it was useless, he stepped forward to support Feng Tianzhu and help him get up.

"Help me change my clothes."

"I am going to see their majesties and their people."

"Prince, you are in this state now, so don't go. Rest today! When you feel better, I will come to see you again." The servant advised earnestly: "Nothing is more important than your health."

"Don't worry about it, just do as I tell you."

Feng Tianzhu had targeted Jiujiu before because of a misunderstanding and didn't want to make the same mistake again.

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On the other side, at the door of the imperial study.

Several ministers led by Lord Ming have already arrived and are kneeling at the door of the imperial study, continuing to demand an explanation for what happened before.

When Emperor Qing'an, who was reviewing memorials inside, learned about this, he was very troubled.

"Go and tell Father."

"Father, thank you for coming here. Please invite the princess to come as well."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The serving eunuch left.

Jiujiu had just finished breakfast with the emperor and was about to go out for a walk to digest the food when she heard the news.

The emperor was so angry that his heart ached. He covered his chest and said angrily, "Don't these people have anything to do? They keep staring at this matter all day long."

The emperor was so angry that his beard was about to stand on end. "Go back and ask Chengying to send them to mine. If they can't dig for a year, lose 30 pounds, or grow eight wrinkles, they are not allowed to come back."

Jiujiu: "..."

Mining?

Lose 30 pounds in a year?

Eight wrinkles?

What a cruel punishment!

"Your Majesty, you are talking like a child again." The Queen Mother said with a smile, "How can you punish a minister by sending him to mine? This kind of punishment is obviously a secret revenge. If it gets out, will your reputation still be in jeopardy?"

"Who cares?" The emperor snorted coldly, not caring at all about the so-called false reputation.

In life, the real things are the most important.

The Queen Mother shook her head disapprovingly.

Jiujiu said, "Father, Jiujiu will go and take a look first. You continue to help digest the food with mother."

"Father will go with you. Those old guys are not easy to deal with." The Emperor said, "If Father is here, if the two sides start arguing and get angry, Father can continue to pretend to faint from anger, and use this as an opportunity to punish them."

Jiujiu laughed.

【Father is really naughty.】

【The older you get, the more naughty you become.】

【Old naughty boy.】

The Emperor: Humph!

The retired emperor finally came to the imperial study with Jiujiu and continued to deal with these ministers with Emperor Qing'an.

Several ministers had been ill and looked frighteningly pale, but they still came diligently to ask for an explanation.

They are so dedicated that people who don't know them might think they are really decisive and resolute people.

In fact, these people usually take ten days or half a month to complete a simple task because they always procrastinate and cannot finish it.

Today is quite strange.

"Your Majesty, you are finally here."

"The Emperor is waiting for you inside, and will continue to talk about this matter until you come."

As soon as the emperor arrived at the door of the imperial study, he was entangled by Lord Ming.

The emperor snorted coldly, his face looking extremely bad.

Lord Ming pretended not to notice and continued, "Now that the princess has returned, it's time to give an explanation for what happened before."

He turned to look at Jiujiu, who was dressed in a very simple and elegant green dress, and said, "Princess, is that right?"

Jiujiu: "..."

Ha ha ha.

I just smiled and said nothing.

"Princess, you inexplicably caused the Dongcang army to change its retreat route, causing my Xichu army to ambush in vain. This is really no small matter."

"You have to give a reasonable explanation."

"Why did you do this? What kind of shameful relationship do you have with Dong Cang?"