The legitimate daughter becomes cannon fodder? Rebirth to overthrow the system's fatality

In the Golden Palace, the two groups of people who were originally in conflict with each other now stood together, which was rare.

Emperor Zhaolie supported his head and watched without saying a word.

Outside the palace, Chu Heng, who had just returned to Beijing after staying in Loudong for more than half a month, was summoned before he had time to bathe or change clothes.

The eunuch was pacing back and forth outside the hall with an anxious look on his face. When he saw him coming, he immediately went to greet him.

"Oh, Your Highness, you are finally here."

"Eunuch Quan, what's wrong? Is the sky falling?" Chu Heng joked.

"You are still in the mood to joke, but the two groups of people inside are forcing His Majesty to punish you."

"I thought something had happened, seeing how anxious you were." His tone was elegant and calm, with emotions hidden between his brows.

"Your Majesty, the Fifth Prince is not doing a good job in disaster relief. He can't even keep the relief grain, and he's also driving up the price of grain. This is going to kill the victims!"

"I heard that the Fifth Prince's men slaughtered civilians and forced them to burn down the county government office. It's really horrifying!"

"He also forced grain merchants to donate grain!"

Just as the ministers were examining the evidence of Chu Heng's crimes, an abrupt voice interrupted.

"Oh, it's so lively."

When everyone turned around, they saw the person in question dressed in white like a cloud, walking towards them, as calm and leisurely as if he was swimming in the water.

"This person that you are all talking about is really despicable. I wonder who you are talking about?"

An official snorted coldly.

The majestic voice of Emperor Zhaolie came from above: "Old Fifth, don't be so presumptuous!"

Chu Heng bowed to the head of the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I am here to see you. I have just returned from disaster relief work and have come to report to you."

At this time, the prince, who was standing at the front of the court, stepped forward and said with some gloating: "Fifth brother, this trip to Loudong is really wonderful. The loss of grain, the burning of the county government office, the murder, and the forced collection of grain, each of these events is eye-opening."

"My brother missed a few things."

"Oh?"

"There are also ambushes along the way, escapes from death, and frame-ups." Chu Heng said with a smile.

The prince had a dark face and bowed to the emperor: "Father, this time my fifth brother has really brought disgrace upon the royal family. If he is not severely punished, it will be difficult to vent the anger of the people."

The ministers of the crown prince's faction all echoed this.

The Third Prince Chu Ze and his group remained silent.

Chu Ze looked at Chu Heng and saw that he looked indifferent, thinking that he must have a backup plan. He decided to wait and see.

The neutral faction headed by Cheng Zongyang remained silent from beginning to end.

Emperor Zhaolie looked down and spoke after a long while: "Old Fifth, what do you have to say?"

Chu Heng sneered in his heart. He didn't believe that this old man didn't know what happened in Loudong.

If he didn't tell it himself, the old man would really punish him.

Chu Heng handed a few booklets to Zhang Quan.

"Father, this is a letter from the people of Loudong praising me, as well as a letter from major grain merchants expressing their loyalty to the court."

Emperor Zhaolie took the letter and opened it, but there was no expression on his face.

But Zhang Quan found that the emperor's brows relaxed a little.

"Although I lost the relief grain, I also successfully solved the problem of Loudong. The people of Loudong and the major grain merchants are grateful to the court. What crime have I committed?"

After saying this, he suddenly turned around and looked at the Crown Prince Chu Jing and Chu Ze, his voice carrying a hint of coldness: "As for the loss of relief grain, I think Father should conduct a thorough investigation!"

Prince Jing immediately said, "There are many bandit problems in the disaster-stricken areas. You didn't build more defenses and lost the food. Shouldn't you be punished?"

Chu Heng raised his eyebrows: "What kind of bandits are so well-trained? The leader's kung fu is ranked among the best in the martial arts world. Such a talent, is he really willing to be a small bandit?"

"What do you mean? You..."

"Bang!" Emperor Zhaolie slammed the memorial on the table.

The prince dared not say anything more.

"What the hell is this place!"

At this moment, Zhang Quan saw his adopted son at the door of the palace and hurried down.

The young eunuch handed him a memorial: "It's from Loudong."

Zhang Quan immediately presented it to Emperor Zhaolie.

Emperor Zhaolie opened it, took a look, and handed it to Zhang Quan.

"Show them."

Zhang Quan handed the memorial to the prince.

The prince took the letter, read its contents, and immediately showed resentment on his face.

Chu Ze read the letter and looked at Chu Heng.

He only cared about Chu Jing and underestimated this low-key fifth brother. This thing came at the right time.

All the officials also read the memorial.

The memorial was submitted by Zhuang Yumian, the magistrate of Loudong County. It clearly described how the Fifth Prince had worked tirelessly and personally in Loudong, and the words of praise were free of charge.

Also attached was a petition letter from the people of Loudong, hoping that the emperor would forgive Your Highness for losing the disaster relief grain.

Emperor Zhaolie spoke slowly: "Old Fifth, although you lost the relief grain, you still successfully provided disaster relief. Your merits and demerits offset each other. No reward or punishment."

Among all the officials, there were very few who spoke up for the Fifth Prince.

Anyone with a little common sense can figure out what happened when the food was lost.

The Crown Prince and the Third Prince did not go to provide disaster relief, so the Fifth Prince took over this hot potato, and you did something bad halfway.

I heard that the Fifth Prince was missing for several days and almost didn't come back.

He solved the problem perfectly on his own, but when he came back not only did he not get a reward, he was almost punished.

Some old officials were disappointed.

No matter how much the two princes quarreled and argued in the past, it did not involve many lives.

This time they actually wanted to make trouble by taking the lives of the people in the city. If it weren't for the Fifth Prince's means, wouldn't the people in the city have died in obscurity?

This country is handed over to such a person, alas...

But who can blame him for having a grandfather who holds military power behind him? They could only sigh for the Fifth Prince in their hearts.

If the late queen and the late crown prince were still alive, how glorious the Fifth Prince would be.

Chu Heng had already anticipated the result of neither reward nor punishment.

He calmly bowed and said, "Thank you, Father."

"But, the second and fifth brothers were indecent in front of the palace, and they will be punished to reflect on their mistakes behind closed doors for half a month."

Chu Heng said indifferently: "Yes."

He is just a salted fish anyway, it doesn't matter where he lies.

This is a slap on the wrist for each of them, which is the old man's usual method.

The prince's eyes widened.

The corners of Chu Ze's lips curled up slightly.

He had to reflect on his mistakes behind closed doors for half a month, which meant he could not attend court during this period.

Compared to the powerless fifth brother, of course he is more afraid of his second brother.

After the court was dismissed, Chu Heng was about to return to his Zichen Hall when he was stopped by Zhang Quan.

"Fifth Prince, please stay."

Chu Heng turned around: "Eunuch Quan, what's the matter?"

"Your Majesty invites you."

Chu Heng followed Eunuch Huang to the Palace of Eternal Life.

"Your Majesty, the Fifth Prince has arrived."

"Father." Chu Heng bowed.

Emperor Zhaolie looked at him with wandering eyes, as if he was looking at someone through him.

"Half a month later, I will take up my post at the Shenjiying Camp."

Chu Heng was stunned for a moment, then he bowed and said, "Yes."

Emperor Zhaolie looked at him for a long time and said, "You... that's all. Leave now."

After Chu Heng went out, Emperor Zhaolie kept looking at his back.

"It's becoming more and more like..."

Zhang Quan hung his head tightly.

I sighed in my heart.

If you know today, why should you be in the beginning.

No matter how much we make up for it later, it is not what His Highness wants.