The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

Xie Qiheng retorted: "All cases require evidence. No one can make a verdict based on empty words."

"You." The prince was angry.

Damn Old Four, when did he become so sharp-tongued?

Zhu Changji, who had remained silent the whole time, tried hard to reduce his presence. He just wanted to leave the palace as soon as possible to do his job.

No one dared to leave until the emperor allowed them to. I watched one play after another and felt really uncomfortable.

Xie Chengming disagreed and said, "Even if there are doubts about raising leopards, why should we worry about the casualties of the Imperial Guards?"

The prince immediately continued, "Yes. Why should we worry about the casualties of the imperial guards? Li Zongyun simply doesn't take our father seriously. Why can't he be punished? He must be severely punished. If he is let off lightly, everyone will follow suit in the future."

Li Zongyun and Li Shihang lowered their heads, as if nothing they said could change their current situation.

The emperor seemed to be thinking about something.

Li Shanqi said calmly, "The emperor's grace is great. I think we should not only take the emperor into consideration, but also keep it in mind. The emperor is aware of this case, and I, as an official, can only wait and see. Prince, aren't you overstepping your authority by repeatedly forcing punishment?"

When the words "overstepping one's authority" came out, the prince was shocked.

He was the crown prince, the heir to the throne. But he was only the crown prince, and above him was the emperor.

The prince was panicked: "Marquis Yong'an, please stop talking nonsense. Father, I didn't mean that."

Li Shanqi lowered his eyebrows: "Whether it was that intention or not, everyone can see it."

"You...father, I..." The prince didn't know how to explain for a moment.

Everyone's attention was focused on this matter, except Xie Qiuguang, who was distracted.

When will it end? What will we eat for lunch? What will we eat in the afternoon?

Haven't you finished yet? How many hours have you been?

It's almost time for dinner, don't waste time...

The emperor interrupted impatiently: "Okay, I know you didn't mean that. Li Shihang, considering your willingness to contribute, I will forgive the misunderstanding. Li Zongyun, it is really bold to fight with the imperial guards. You must assist in the investigation and comfort the families of the deceased."

"Yes." Li Zongyun and Li Shihang accepted the order.

This level is over.

The prince was very angry, but was afraid that if he said too much, he would make more mistakes. He turned away angrily, thinking that out of sight, out of mind.

The emperor then said, "Marquis Yong'an, you have been implicated by your son. Have you reflected enough? You can start attending court tomorrow."

"I obey your order." Li Shanqi bowed respectfully.

Not only did he fail to kill the two sons of the Li family, he also allowed Marquis Yong'an to return to the court.

The prince and Xie Chengming were not in a good mood.

Xie Qiuguang came back to his senses, and his eyes lit up when he saw the atmosphere. Is it over? Can we have dinner now?

No. The emperor invited everyone to appreciate the white tiger and ordered some dishes to be served.

Xie Qiuguang chewed his teeth in frustration. How long should he stare at a tiger?

Apart from the unusual color, what else is worth watching and praising?

Another person who wanted to leave was Zhu Changji, who was extremely uneasy.

The emperor noticed: "My dear Lord Zhu, are the wine and food not to your liking?"

Zhu Changji quickly bowed and said, "I have a case on my mind and I want to go back and investigate it as soon as possible."

The emperor was very satisfied with such a diligent attitude and said: "I hope you are willing. You can go first."

"Yes." Zhu Changji bowed and left without looking back.

Xie Qiuguang opened his eyes wide. What excuse could he make to leave?

The arrival of the Duke of Protectorate and Xie Zhenzhi, apart from bringing down Lord Wan and Lord Zhao, was far from what was expected.

The prince drank alone, glaring at the two young masters of the Li family from time to time.

Xie Chengming raised his glass with a smile on his lips, and he could respond to every word the emperor said.

Xie Qiheng was in a good mood after this great victory. He raised his glass to Yong'an Hou and drank it all in one gulp.

The Duke of the Protectorate could not stay any longer, so he stood up and found an excuse to leave. The Emperor agreed with a smile, his eyes full of inquiry.

Who can ask the Duke of Protectorate to wade into this muddy water? It seems that the two vacant positions need to be handled with more caution.

Xie Zhenzhi was very patient, eating and drinking leisurely. If she left the palace without any results, wouldn't it be a waste of her trip...

After three rounds of drinks, Xie Qiuguang quietly slipped away. No one would notice him anyway, so he would not come back after he left.

After leaving the palace, he took a deep breath. He finally completed his mission and could breathe freely.

Xie Qiuguang looked around and turned into an alley. He quickly took a shortcut to the government office.

Shangguanfu.

Huan Shuang invited the person into the courtyard: "Miss, the prince is here."

Shangguan Haitong had just finished practicing calligraphy, and after washing his hands, he sat down and joked, "Didn't the prince come at night? How dare he come in broad daylight? And he even walked in through the back door in a swaggering manner. Shouldn't he have climbed over the wall to sneak in? What if someone saw him? What will the prince do?"

"Why should I climb over the wall if I can be invited in? Climbing over the wall to enter the house is what a pervert does." Xie Qiuguang considered himself a gentleman.

Moreover, he looked around when he came and was not discovered by anyone.

If we get discovered, the worst that can happen is we can meet in the middle of the night.

Shangguan Haitong smiled and said, "Your Highness, you have worked hard all morning, you must be hungry, right? Huanshuang, serve the meal."

"Yes." Huanshuang stepped out.

After a while, the maid brought the delicious food to the table.

Huan Shuang brought water and helped the prince wash his hands and rinse his mouth. Then, the two began to eat.

While eating, Xie Qiuguang talked about what happened in the palace, from beginning to end, without missing a word.

He sighed, "After a busy day, Yong'an Hou has returned to the court. I don't know why my father favors him so much."

Shangguan Haitong did not comment: "Our goal has been achieved. I can't care about other people and things."

Xie Qiuguang thought of something: "You invited the Duke of the Protectorate and the Princess, didn't you? They didn't seem to play any role."

"No, they are very useful." Shangguan Haitong smiled, "You will know later."

The different ways of handling the three cases are enough to show what kind of person the current emperor is.

It would be fine if he was young and strong, but the emperor was old.

All the princes have reached adulthood...

People should think about themselves first before they think about others. The Protector of the Country should understand this now.

If they really stand by and watch the fight for that position, the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion won't go far.

In this case, they need to consider which prince to support.

As for the eldest princess, she is the most important chess piece to help her realize her dream.

She was looking forward to this chess piece playing a role...

royal palace.

After eating and drinking, the people from Yong'an Marquis' Mansion took their leave.

Xie Zhenzhi and Yao Buwei helped the emperor to his bedroom to rest. The emperor didn't drink much, but he was old and couldn't hold his liquor.

Yao Buwei withdrew: "Princess, please take care of me. I will go get some sobering soup."

Xie Zhenzhi unbuttoned the emperor's collar to make him feel better: "Go ahead. I'm here."

The palace maids and eunuchs were all waiting outside. The room was very quiet, so quiet that one could hear breathing.

The emperor slowly opened his eyes: "Imperial sister, you hate me very much, right?"

Xie Zhenzhi lowered her eyes: "Brother, what are you talking about? You are the emperor, who dares to hate you?"

The emperor smiled bitterly and sat up. "Normally, we would quarrel after just a few words. Today, you should listen to my true feelings. It's not that I don't want to fulfill your wishes. Do you know how hard it is for me? Governing the country, balancing the court, and managing the harem."