Yu Zhi was stunned for a moment and stared at Yun Shuyue blankly.

"Sleep well here, I'll have the guards come in to serve you."

Yu Zhi: “…”

Yun Shuyue got up and left, went to his military tent, and lay down with him in exchange.

Changli: Master, don’t you know that there is a word in this world called sharing a bed?

The next morning, the troops returned to the capital.

Although Yun Min was dissatisfied with Yun Shuyue's secret visit to Yingguan, there was solid evidence that Lu Jinnian bribed Pei Si and colluded with the State of Yan, and no one could deny it.

"Lu Jinnian is engaged to you, what do you think we should do?" Yun Min asked.

"Deal with it according to the law." Yun Shuyue said.

"What a good way to deal with it according to the law. The regent princess sacrificed her own family for the sake of justice. This is truly admirable to us," Yu Zhi echoed from the side. "She should be executed for treason and collusion with the enemy."

Prime Minister Yu stepped forward and said, "This time, we are all very grateful to the princess for coming to our rescue. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid that this old minister and my grandson would have been separated by the Yin and Yang, and the old man would have sent the young man to his death."

At this time, another minister said, "Prime Minister Yu has been an official for decades, and he and General Yu are the only ones left in the Yu family. Lu Jinnian wants to end the Yu family's lineage. How can such a villain be worthy of becoming the princess's consort? In my opinion, he should be demoted to a commoner, and the entire family of the prince's mansion should be executed."

"I second the proposal."

"I also second my opinion."

"I beg Your Majesty to execute Lu Jinnian and give justice to the young general and the fallen soldiers."

"Gao Ruhai," Yun Min threw the memorial impeaching Lu Jinnian on the table, "Draft. Lu Jinnian has committed treason and colluded with the enemy. His crime is unforgivable. Considering our old friendship, I will demote him to a commoner from today and give him a cup of poisoned wine. As for the other people in the palace..."

"Your Majesty, are you feeling sorry for this traitor?" Yun Shuyue asked, "He dared to betray Yu Zhi today, and he will lead his troops to rebel tomorrow. The death of a disloyal and unrighteous person is not worth regretting, he should be executed by slow slicing. Giving him a cup of poisoned wine to keep his body intact will only chill the hearts of the generals and soldiers in the capital."

Yun Shuyue knelt in the hall and straightened her back. "In this battle of Yingguan, 12,315 people died, and 5,614 bodies have not been found so far. Their loved ones are still waiting for them to return home. If Lu Jinnian had not colluded with the State of Yan, how could so many soldiers of Western Chu have died?"

"I hope Your Majesty will execute Lu Jinnian by slow slicing, and behead everyone in the palace in public to stabilize the army's morale, appease the officers and soldiers in the capital, and give them justice."

"It is truly admirable that the princess is willing to sacrifice her own family for the sake of justice. This is just as the princess wishes. However, as his fiancée, you almost fell into his trap. If you hadn't recommended me, I would not have believed in him..."

"I am willing to be punished," Yun Shuyue said calmly, "I was blind and not only did I give my true love to the wrong person, I also almost made a big mistake. Your Majesty, please punish me severely."

"Your Majesty, no!" Yu Zhi lifted his official robe and knelt down. "The princess was deceived by the thieves, it's not her fault. The battle of Yingguan can be considered as the princess's merits and demerits. If it weren't for the princess, we would not be able to return to the court so soon."

"Offset the merits and demerits?" Yun Min laughed a few times, as if he had heard a joke. "She left the capital without saying a word, and took so many elite soldiers with her. This was one mistake. She mistakenly trusted Lu Jinnian, which was the second mistake. How can the merits and demerits be offset?"

The fist in Yu Zhi's sleeve was getting tighter and tighter. It was so obvious that he was biased towards her. What good would it do you if your ancestors died?

"The emperor is guilty of the same crime as the common people. I have committed a serious mistake this time and I am ashamed to face the soldiers in the capital. I voluntarily hand over my military power and never enter the court again. I beg Your Majesty to deprive me of my title of Regent Princess."

Yun Min stared at her face, trying to see something else from her face, but there was nothing. After a long time, he slowly spoke.

"Forget it. If you want to blame someone, blame Lu Jinnian for being too cunning. He deceived all of us. You left the capital without permission, so you will have to suffer. I will fine you half a year's salary. The fine will be used to comfort the families of the soldiers who left. You will be confined to the princess's mansion for a year. You are not allowed to leave without being summoned, and no one is allowed to visit you."

"My lord, thank you Your Majesty."

Yun Min flicked his sleeves and left.

"Retreat!"

After Yun Min left, Yu Zhi helped Yun Shuyue up. Just as he was about to say something, Yun Shuyue gently shook her head.

After leaving the palace, Yun Shuyue got on the carriage and returned to the princess's mansion. As soon as she arrived at the mansion, the Yulin Guards surrounded the mansion, making it impossible for anyone to get in or out.

"The princess is under house arrest, not her property is searched!" Yu Zhi couldn't help but get angry.

"General Yu, this is His Majesty's order, and I am following your orders."

Yun Shuyue stood outside the Princess's residence, having left for a long time and returned, holding a large box in her hand. "General Yu, there are five thousand taels of silver in this box. You can distribute the silver to those soldiers and ask the doctors to treat them well. When I lift the ban, I will treat them to a drink."

The Imperial Guards made way for them, and Chang Li handed the box to Yu Zhi, "Don't worry, General. I will take good care of Your Highness."

"General Yu, if you can't bear to leave the princess, you can come quietly at night and make a big fuss. It will be difficult for us brothers to report to His Majesty." The Yulin Guard whispered, signaling him to go back quickly.

Yu Zhi held the box and said, "Take care."

After that, he turned around and left.

At night, he quietly came to the princess's mansion.

When the patrolman of the Imperial Guard saw him, he suddenly looked up at the sky and said to his companion, "The moon is so bright tonight, so big and round."

"Yes, yes, I haven't seen such a round moon for a long time."

Yu Zhi looked up at the sky, twitched the corner of his mouth, and climbed over the wall swiftly.

"You're here?" Yun Shuyue pointed at the food on the table. "It's just right for you to have dinner with me. I've been waiting for you."

Yu Zhi washed his hands, walked over to her side, sat down, and served her meal.

"Are you really planning to confine me to the Princess's residence for a year? This matter obviously has nothing to do with you, and it cannot be blamed on you. Your Majesty's actions are clearly..."

Yun Shuyue covered his mouth and said, "Walls have ears, be careful what you say."

Yu Zhi was not convinced.

"Lu Jinnian got his current position thanks to me. I am also half an accomplice. If His Majesty wants to vent his anger on me, let him do it. I am only confining him to his house. As for you, there are so many eyes watching you in the court. You better be careful."

Yu Zhi nodded and held her hand. "Lu Jinnian is now in prison, but he wants to see you."

"See me? There's no need. I don't want to see him. Even one more look at him makes me feel sick."

"Have you really decided not to meet him? If you are angry now..."

"General Yu is very generous. You can persuade your beloved to meet your love rival. Aren't you afraid that my old relationship with him will rekindle?"

"Of course I'm afraid," Yu Zhi lowered his head, and Cha Cha spoke, "But I love you, so naturally I hope you live well. If you really rekindle your old love with him and want to continue to reconcile with him, it's okay. You are the regent princess, and there is nothing wrong with keeping a few male favorites in your house."

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