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"What does the prince mean by this?" Emperor Xiao lowered his eyes slightly and asked.

Xiao Jinzhi ordered someone to pass the message, and soon Qin Li, who was waiting outside, walked in holding a box.

"Father, there were rumors in the imperial city yesterday that Chu Ziyuan's murder would implicate the Ning'an Marquis Mansion and Miss Chu. Therefore, the people spontaneously went to the Yamen to plead for Miss Chu. And inside this box What they pretend to be is the letter of petition they submitted."

Xiao Jinzhi opened the box and took out the long roll rolled inside. After unfolding it bit by bit, countless bright red fingerprints were revealed.

"Father, I think this may be the will of the people."

Everyone looked at the long scroll and couldn't help but be secretly surprised.

There were so many people interceding for Chu Huanyan? And this was at a time when the court had not issued any punishment instructions.

Either the people really love this, or... His Highness the Crown Prince is operating from it, right?

"Brother Emperor, who can prove whether this thing you brought is true or false?" Xiao Rongxuan stared at the bright red fingerprints, feeling extremely unhappy.

Xiao Jinzhi chuckled, "The third brother thinks too highly of Gu. He forged public opinion and presented it in front of his father. This kind of thing Gu would not dare to do. If the third brother or any of the courtiers don't believe it, you can go and investigate." , to see if the people are sincere or are they being coerced."

"Even if you are not coerced by others, you can be bribed by others. Why are so many people petitioning for Chu Huanyan?" Xiao Rongxuan said with a cold snort, his expression full of distrust.

"Why?" Xiao Jinzhi turned to look at him. After a moment, he sighed and said, "Probably because the rice shops in the imperial city kept raising the price of rice and thinking about making a lot of money, the shop in Ning'an Marquis Mansion But they sacrificed profits, stabilized rice prices, and worked together as a family to ensure that all the people affected by the disaster had enough to eat."

Xiao Rongxuan frowned, but before he could speak, Xiao Jinzhi continued.

"Also, all the pharmacies under her control give away medicines for free, trying their best to ensure that the sick victims can have medicines to treat them."

"When someone faked the epidemic by poisoning, she helped investigate and treat the people regardless of her own safety."

"With her sincerity and sincerity, she takes the safety of the people at heart, whether it is disaster victims or refugees. She is never like some people who think that their lives are just worthless and not worth mentioning."

Xiao Jinzhi looked at Xiao Rongxuan with sarcastic eyes, "Third brother, do you still think that the people should not intercede for her? Or do you think from the beginning to the end that the people are ignorant and unable to distinguish right from wrong? Even their Are lives only worthy of being used as pawns?"

Xiao Rongxuan was speechless for a moment, Xiao Jinzhi's words clearly meant something!

Not wanting to be implicated in what happened before, Xiao Rongxuan only said coldly: "This prince never meant this."

Xiao Jinzhi laughed and ignored Xiao Rongxuan's words.

"Father, everything I said is true. If your father doesn't believe it, you can send someone to verify it one by one. What I want to say is that if it is really what Mr. Zheng and the others want, , implicating the Ning'an Hou Mansion and others, I'm afraid it will really arouse public resentment."

Xiao Jinzhi's tone was much more serious than before. Coupled with the plea letter in his hand, the courtiers who had been talking about punishment just now were instantly speechless.

And many other courtiers couldn't help but feel admiration in their hearts.

Although they also heard that Miss Chu had done a lot in the previous snow disaster, they really didn't expect that she had done so much.

Not to mention the common people, even they couldn't help but feel admiration in their hearts.

"Your Majesty, Miss Chu is kind-hearted and considers the people wholeheartedly. She really shouldn't be implicated by Chu Ziyuan."

"Your Majesty, I second the motion. Moreover, after I heard that Prince Chu killed someone, Miss Chu did not show any partiality and immediately reported it to Dali Temple. This shows that she killed relatives righteously and obeyed the law. It would be too much to hold her accountable in this way. Live unfairly.”

"I second the proposal!"

"I second the proposal..."

For a time, many courtiers stood up and spoke for Chu Huanyan.

Emperor Xiao looked at the courtiers with a gloomy expression. He knew very well that under such circumstances, if he really ordered Chu Huanyan to be punished, it would inevitably arouse a lot of dissatisfaction.

As for the love letter...

Emperor Xiao stared at the fingerprints, and coupled with what Xiao Jinzhi said just now, this was not just a letter of love, it was simply a plea for reward for Chu Huanyan's merits.

Since the other party has done so many things and spread them out one by one in front of the courtiers, it would be inappropriate if he didn't show any expression at all.

Emperor Xiao slowly exhaled, "Chu Huanyan, the legitimate daughter of Ninghou Mansion, cares about the people. I am very relieved. Although her brother made a big mistake, I still think of her for her great contribution in disaster relief, and for her righteousness in killing her relatives." The case will not be held accountable. At the same time, before Chu Huanyan gets married, the status and honors of the Ning'an Marquis Mansion will remain unchanged and will be inherited by Chu Huanyan."

"My dear father, thank you for Huanyan." Xiao Jinzhi said in response.

The courtiers also quickly said: "Your Majesty is wise, long live my emperor."

As the morning court ended, word spread quickly about the morning court.

Not only was Chu Huanyan not implicated, but she actually retained the honorable status of the Ning'an Marquis Mansion. Although there was no mention of the inheritance of the title, these words were equivalent to half a promise.

When the news reached Princess Rongchang's mansion, Lin Zeyuan's expression changed on the spot.

"Are you sure you heard correctly?" Lin Zeyuan confirmed again and again to the boy who asked the question.

"Absolutely not. Now it has spread throughout the imperial city, and the people are still praising the emperor for his generosity and kindness. They also say that Miss Chu of Ning'an Hou Mansion is kind-hearted and has done so many good things. These are all She deserves it.”

"Damn it!" Lin Zeyuan gritted his teeth and smashed the cup in his hand.

Porcelain shards flew, and one of them hit the door, landing right at the feet of Princess Rongchang who walked in.

"I have met Her Highness the Princess." The boy saluted quickly.

Lin Zeyuan was stunned, and then he quickly stepped forward and pretended to be concerned: "Princess, are you okay?"

Princess Rongchang frowned and looked at the debris on the ground, "You've become even more temperamental recently."

Lin Zeyuan's eyelids twitched and he quickly explained: "Princess, I am also unhappy because of the news I just heard. Chu Huanyan, that bitch, not only was not implicated by Chu Ziyuan, but actually gained a lot of benefits and reputation from it , it’s really annoying.”

After saying that, Lin Zeyuan looked tentatively at Princess Rongchang.

"Princess, you probably don't want to see Chu Huanyan so proud. Please think of another way and see if there is any..."

Before Lin Zeyuan finished speaking, Princess Rongchang looked at him with displeased eyes.

"Are you begging this princess, or are you instructing me to do something?"