I died tragically in my previous life, and I want to be an empress in my next life

At this time, Xuanyuan Ping, Xuanyuan Che and other princes were also looking over here. Someone who was curious had briefly told them what had happened. Everyone looked at Xuanyuan Ping with a strange look in their eyes, and Xuanyuan Ping's face had become as black as the bottom of a pot.

"Everyone, I think it's better not to speculate before the matter is clarified." At this time, Chen from the General's Mansion stepped forward and said.

"Yes," a noblewoman who was on good terms with Pei Zhiyan also stood up and said, "Princess Jing is usually very decent in her behavior and would never do such a thing. I think there must be some misunderstanding."

Hearing this, the princess turned her gaze to Pei Zhiyan, and her tone was filled with a hint of inquiry: "Princess Jing, what is your explanation for this?"

Pei Zhiyan smiled gently, her expression looked very calm, as if she didn't care about all this. "Me? I don't even know this person, what can I say?"

Zhao Wanru was not willing to give in. She took a step forward, stared at the minor official, and said with a hint of threat in her tone, "Then tell me, who is that so-called old friend? Don't be afraid, with the princess here, no one dares to embarrass you."

The minor official knelt on the ground, not daring to raise his head. There was a hint of fear and hesitation in his voice, "I... I can't say anything. Please let me go, Princess. I will leave now."

"Want to leave just like that? Today, if you don't explain clearly, don't even think about leaving!" Zhao Wanru's voice was full of ruthlessness. She obviously didn't intend to let this minor official off easily.

She waved her hand and ordered, "Come here, give him twenty lashes first!"

These words immediately shocked everyone present. Twenty strokes of the cane was a punishment that was enough to tear a person's skin apart.

The eldest princess looked a little displeased. This Zhao Wanru really took herself too seriously. She actually gave orders like this in her territory?

The official was so frightened that his face turned pale. He kowtowed and begged for mercy, "Princess, please spare my life. Please spare my life! I am willing to speak!"

"That person is..."

"Why are you here?!" Before the official could finish his words, he was interrupted by a voice.

Xuanyuan Che strode over, his eyes as cold as ice, staring at the official, "Didn't I tell you not to appear before me again unless necessary?"

The official raised his head, and the moment he saw Xuanyuan Che, his face turned even paler, and he raised his head tremblingly, "You..."

"Shut up!" Xuanyuan Che shouted angrily, his voice full of majesty and unquestionable. He turned to look at the guards following him and ordered, "Take him away quickly!"

Two guards came forward, dragged the minor official and walked out. The minor official struggled and wanted to say something, but one of the guards stuffed a piece of rag into his mouth and covered it, so he could not say anything.

After the minor official was taken away by Xuanyuan Che's guards, Xuanyuan Che walked up to the princess, bowed, and said with a smile, "Aunt, what happened today really disturbed everyone. Che would like to apologize to you and all the ladies."

The princess looked at him, frowned slightly, and asked with a stern face, "Che'er, what's going on? What is your relationship with this little official?"

Xuanyuan Che shrugged his shoulders with a playful look on his face, "Aunt, it's just an insignificant minor official, don't ask me about it. I will take care of it myself and I promise not to cause you any trouble."

Although his words were light, the noble ladies were terrified. Could it be that there was some unspeakable secret between this minor official and Xuanyuan Che? And Xuanyuan Che's words made people think of some unbearable rumors.

Could it be that this Sixth Prince, who was known for his mischievousness, actually had a preference for Long Yang? !

For a moment, everyone's eyes became complicated. Some ladies began to whisper and discuss the possibility of this matter; others secretly sighed that in this royal family, any strange things could happen.

The princess looked at Xuanyuan Che's nonchalant look and became even more angry. She thought Xuanyuan Che was just a child who liked to play around, but she didn't expect him to do such a ridiculous thing.

Zhao Wanru obviously didn't want to let this go, and said sarcastically, "That person was clearly holding a token that looked like the lotus painted by Princess Jing. Sixth Prince was so anxious to take him away. Could it be that he was trying to cover up for him?"

Zhao Wanru really didn't expect Xuanyuan Che to stand up at this time. She was the one who found that young official, so how could he become his man?

Pei Zhiyan was also a little surprised. It was obvious that Zhao Wanru wanted to use the matter of the little thief to slander her, so how could it be related to Xuanyuan Che?

Xuanyuan Che smiled casually and said, "It's just a picture of lotus flowers. Anyone with a little painting skill can draw it. I just drew that picture casually when I was free."

"Drawn casually?" Zhao Wanru's lips curled up slightly, with a hint of sarcasm in her eyes. "Then how about Sixth Prince show it to everyone?"

"That's not difficult." Xuanyuan Che smiled and said, "Bring me paper and ink."

After a while, the paper and ink were ready. Xuanyuan Che picked up the brush and ink and started writing lightly. After a while, a lifelike lotus picture appeared on the paper, and everyone was amazed.

"This doesn't mean that the painting was painted by Sixth Brother." Zhao Wanru said with a straight face.

"Then who do you think painted this picture, Princess?" Xuanyuan Che said playfully.

Zhao Wanru wanted to say something else, but the eldest princess looked unhappy and interrupted her directly, "Okay, let's end this matter here. Sixth brother, if you continue to act like this, your father will punish you!"

The eldest princess has been in the palace for many years, so how could she not understand that today Zhao Wanru was just trying to throw dirty water on Pei Zhiyan. Such a low-level method really shows her low IQ.

Pei Zhiyan is the Princess of Jing after all. If it were to be reported that she had an affair with a minor official, it would undoubtedly be a royal scandal!

The Crown Prince has always regarded Prince Jing as a thorn in his side. If Zhao Wanru wants Pei Zhiyan to lose face today, isn't that just a slap in the face of Prince Jing? In order to achieve their own goals, the Crown Prince and Zhao Wanru actually disregarded the face of the royal family. It seems that we have to find an opportunity to teach them a lesson.

However, what surprised her today was why this Sixth Brother wanted to help Pei Zhiyan? Pei Zhiyan was the wife of Prince Jing, and Sixth Brother had never been close to the princes. If he helped Pei Zhiyan, he would definitely offend the Crown Prince and Zhao Wanru. Could it be that he had formed an alliance with Prince Jing?

However, he is generally unruly and cynical, and he would not form an alliance with Prince Jing. I really don't know what he is up to? !

Xuanyuan Che frowned at the princess and said coquettishly, "Aunt, Che knows I'm wrong. Please don't tell my father."

The eldest princess glared at him, sighed, flicked her sleeves and left, and everyone dispersed.