The Abandoned Wife of a Military Family: Your disguise has been exposed again.

Chapter 216 Rong Zhen is within easy reach
Jinluan Palace.

This was Yunwei's first time setting foot here.

Her gaze swept indifferently across the main hall.

Majestic and solemn, yet resplendent in gold.

Especially the chair under the emperor's seat.

It symbolizes supreme power.

In their struggle for this power, those people did not hesitate to turn against each other and lose all humanity.

Beneath the throne of power lie piles of white bones.

"Princess Rong'an, why don't you kneel before the Emperor?" a shrill voice said coldly.

Yunwei glanced at the eunuch who spoke; it was none other than Liu Changqing, Emperor Rongxin's trusted eunuch.

She hadn't planned on not bowing.

After all, the other party is the emperor.

Although he was despicable, shameless, inhumane, and indifferent to the lives of ordinary people, even daring to covet disaster relief funds, his status was undeniable, and she couldn't openly disobey him, lest she give others a handle to hinder Rong Zhen.

Just as she was about to kneel and pay her respects, Rong Zhen's authoritative voice rang out, "Is Eunuch Liu confused? The late Emperor left a will that I would not kneel before the Emperor, and as my fiancée, you naturally have the same privilege. Does Eunuch Liu intend to disregard the late Emperor's will?"

Eunuch Liu was startled, his expression changed, and he quickly bowed, saying, "Your Highness, please calm down, this old servant did not mean that..."

Rong Zhen had already walked to Yun Wei's side. Although he didn't say anything, his intention to support her was very clear.

Rong Xin suppressed his anger and said calmly, "Uncle, don't be angry. Eunuch Liu hasn't figured it out yet. He thinks that the late emperor's last will and testament was only directed at you... Since you care about the county princess, I will pardon her. She doesn't need to kneel and pay her respects when she sees me in the future."

The tone sounded like a joke, but it actually contained a sarcastic meaning.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." But Rong Zhen didn't mind and thanked him in return, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

The anger in Rong Xin's eyes flashed and disappeared in an instant.

He looked at Yunwei and said, "I presume Princess Rong'an already knows why I summoned you to the palace."

Yun Wei shook her head. "I don't know."

Rong Xin narrowed her eyes.

How could she not know?
"Regarding the matter of providing medical treatment and medicine to the people of Yangzhou, does Princess Rong'an have anything to explain?" Rong Xin asked calmly.

Yun Wei asked in surprise, "I don't think there's anything I need to explain. Didn't the Regent explain the situation clearly to the Emperor and the other officials?"

Rong Xin choked for a moment.

He did say so, and Rong Zhen even produced the account book.

The text lists all the medicinal materials used to treat the people of Yangzhou.

Even the time, place, and the patient's name are included.

He was just unwilling to accept it.

That's why he summoned Yunwei to the palace, wanting to get to the bottom of things in person.

Rong Zhen continued Yun Wei's words, "I have already explained this to His Majesty and the other officials, but perhaps my way of expressing it was wrong and His Majesty did not understand?"

Yunwei said, "Since His Majesty didn't understand, Your Highness can simply repeat it to him. There's no need to summon me to the palace. Isn't this the Hall of Supreme Harmony a place for discussing important state affairs? Since when have we had to discuss such trivial matters here? Isn't this delaying the important matters of His Majesty and the other officials?"

Her words sounded like she was criticizing Rong Zhen, but in reality, it was the emperor who summoned her to the palace. Therefore, after hearing these words, the emperor's face turned red and then pale with anger.

What do you mean by not understanding?

She almost said that he was confused.

The ministers lowered their heads tacitly, pretending not to understand the meaning behind Yunwei's words.

But I couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

As expected of the woman the Regent has his eye on, she's really too outspoken.

Rong Xin suppressed his anger and changed the subject, asking, "Are you the owner of Qianjin Pavilion?" Yun Wei frowned and glanced at him.

Why is the emperor asking so many pointless questions?

She didn't believe that Rong Zhen hadn't mentioned this before she arrived.

But when the emperor asked, she nodded and said, "Yes."

"Princess Rong'an!" Rong Xin suddenly raised her voice, slamming her hand heavily on the armrest of the dragon throne. "You should know the consequences of deceiving the emperor. I'll ask you one more time: Did you really open Qianjin Pavilion?"

The emperor suddenly launched an attack, and all the officials held their breath.

Yunwei looked at the emperor with scrutiny.

Seeing him staring at her with an intimidating gaze, she sneered inwardly.

If someone were emotionally vulnerable, being stared at by him like that would probably instill fear in them, causing them to subconsciously deny it.

If she denies that she owns Qianjin Pavilion, then Rong Zhen's earlier explanation regarding the free medical consultation in Yangzhou will become a laughable lie.

This was the emperor's true purpose in summoning her to the palace and then suddenly attacking her.

It has to be said that the emperor really came up with all sorts of tricks to deal with Rong Zhen.

But in her eyes, the emperor's actions were exceptionally childish.

With such impatience, how can he possibly fight Rong Zhen?

He was no match for Rong Zhen at all.

If Rong Zhen were willing, the throne would be within his grasp.

"Of course it's mine, Your Majesty has no doubt about that." Yun Wei spoke each word clearly and firmly, her tone neither humble nor arrogant.

A dark look flashed across Rong Xin's eyes.

He underestimated this woman.

Rong Zhen glanced at him indifferently; how could she not understand his intention?
He was already tired of these little tricks and said directly, "Just now, I presented the Qianjin Pavilion's account books in Yangzhou. His Majesty has already seen them and must be very clear that Princess Rong'an is not only the owner of Qianjin Pavilion, but also sent doctors from Qianjin Pavilion to Yangzhou to provide free medical treatment and medicine to the people of Yangzhou."

Just these past two days, Princess Rong'an, disregarding the cold wind, led doctors from Qianjin Pavilion to provide free medical care to countless people outside the city. She has done so much good for the people, yet she is still misunderstood and insulted. And in the court, there are still people who cannot distinguish right from wrong, spreading rumors and even submitting memorials to impeach her. The court owes her justice, and the people of the world owe her an apology.

As soon as this was said, everyone fell silent.

Everyone in the capital knows about Qianjin Pavilion's free medical consultations for the people.

Unexpectedly, it was Princess Rong'an who did this good deed.

But in the past two days, there have been so many voices in the capital criticizing her.

When they heard it, they also joined in and cursed a few times.

Thinking of this, the ministers felt deeply ashamed.

"Your Majesty, I second that opinion. The court does indeed owe Princess Rong'an justice. I urge Your Majesty to issue an edict to the world to clear the princess's name and let the people know that she has indeed done a good deed and to reward her."

The one who said this was an old minister.

He was honest and upright throughout his life, did many good things for the people, and valued those benevolent and righteous people the most.

"I second that opinion. The righteous act of the Princess of Rong'an should be known by more people. In this way, it can better encourage people of virtue and talent to do things for the people." Another minister stepped forward and echoed.

"I also second the proposal..."

"I also second the proposal..."

In an instant, many officials stepped forward and spoke well of Yunwei.

Finally, Rong Xin, with a gloomy face, announced the end of the court session.

However, under pressure from the court officials, he still had an imperial edict written to announce to the world that Yunwei's actions for the people of Yangzhou, as well as the free medical consultations she had conducted in the past two days, were combined into one statement.

In addition, Rong Zhen sent someone to the city tower to read out the imperial edict.

Those who had been insulting Yun Wei suddenly changed their tune, praising and singing her praises.