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As he spoke, he took her hand, and with a swift movement, they passed through the iron gate.

Wang Shi'an stared wide-eyed, rubbed his eyes, and only then did he realize that he hadn't seen wrong.

No wonder this Princess Anle dared to destroy even the relics of the Holy Ancestor!

How could such a superb magic be contained in the Heavenly Prison?

"This old minister hopes that Your Highness and the Princess will prioritize the greater good and the well-being of the people!"

Wang Shi'an sighed softly, but still couldn't help but offer his advice.

Yin Liuli blinked her clear, large eyes.

"Wasn't it precisely because Gu Jinyan and I prioritized the greater good of the people that we were imprisoned?"

"If we continue to prioritize the common people, His Majesty might just kill us both."

Gu Jinyan gave a disdainful snort, echoing her words.

"The prison looks quite nice, I don't want to leave yet."

Wang Shi'an's cheeks burned from their teasing, and he could only helplessly cup his hands in a respectful gesture.

"This old minister takes his leave."

After he left, Yin Liuli rested her chin on her hand, casually adjusting the lamp wick, and asked...

"Gu Jinyan, I think Lord Wang is right. We don't know when the news from over there will come back, which is causing too much trouble."

Let's go and see for ourselves, so that the imperial court can make preparations for disaster relief.

"Do I need you to go?"

A mysterious smile appeared on Gu Jinyan's handsome face. "The secret guards are stationed in various counties and prefectures, communicating with each other by carrier pigeon. Qian Yi and the others have already investigated this."

Within three days, the news will reach the Emperor's ears.

"That's fine, it saves us the trouble of going back and forth."

Yin Liuli smiled, lazily leaning back on the bed, her words becoming increasingly indistinct, "I'm indeed a bit tired from casting spells these past two days..."

"Don't worry about anything else these next few days, just get some rest."

Gu Jinyan gently pulled the blanket over her and said, "Go to sleep, I'll stay with you."

He knelt by the bed, gazing at the tired little face, his eyes filled with unspeakable heartache.

As he watched, his eyelids grew heavy. He lay down next to Yin Liuli, reached out and pulled her into his arms, and fell asleep as well.

……

Qinzheng Hall.

The Emperor frowned and remained silent for a long time.

Several court officials stood with their hands at their sides, not daring to utter a sound.

The atmosphere was oppressive and somber.

"Anything else to say?"

After a long silence, the Emperor rubbed his temples and said wearily, "If there's nothing else, then let it go. Things keep piling up, and I'm really quite troubled."

"Your Majesty, I have something else to say."

The Grand Master of Ceremonies, who oversaw all affairs of the imperial family, said with an air of self-righteousness,

"Destroying the relics of the Holy Ancestor is destroying the sacred relics of my royal family. Your Majesty only threw these two rebellious madmen into the Heavenly Prison and that was the end of it."

In all my years of managing the affairs of the imperial family and clan, this is the first time I have ever seen someone so audacious!

This matter has had a terrible impact. If it is not severely punished to serve as a warning to others, then the children of the royal family will follow suit, and wouldn't that lead to chaos?

"Prince Shan is overthinking it. Princess Anle's skills are something that others can't learn even if they wanted to."

Wang Shi'an scoffed and said rudely.

Prince Shan's face darkened.

"What benefit did Lord Wang receive that makes him trust that girl so much?"

She said that the relics of the Holy Ancestor could bring floods, and there really were floods!

It's been two or three days now, and has anyone received any news about the floods in the southeast?

Wang Shi'an looked up to the sky and sighed, "If we really wait for news, it will probably be too late."

"nonsense!"

Prince Shan angrily flung his sleeve, his face full of resentment, and said...

"If Your Majesty does not severely punish these two, I will not accept it, and my imperial family will not accept it!"

"If I do not impeach them and bring them to justice, how will I face my ancestors after I pass away?"

"Prince Shan's words are a bit too much!"

Wang Shi'an said coldly, "The Crown Prince and the Princess destroyed the Holy Ancestor's relics on their own initiative to save the people. If they are to be executed for this, who will dare to save the common people in the future?"

"I didn't see any flooding, but I did see two audacious scoundrels who destroyed the relics of my royal ancestors!"

You dare speak up for two sinners? What are you trying to do?!

Prince Shan glared at him fiercely, his anger barely contained.

Wang Shi'an said without changing his expression

"This old minister dares to ask a question: if Prince Shan knew that a flood was imminent and that the only way to save the people was to destroy the relics of the Holy Ancestor, what would Prince Shan do?"

Prince Shan frowned deeply. "I am of the Holy Ancestor's bloodline, a descendant of the royal family, and everything should be based on the Holy Ancestor."

"Then this old minister has nothing to say."

Wang Shi'an gave a cold laugh and turned to the stern-faced emperor, "I beseech Your Majesty to make the decision!"

"Your Majesty, I also humbly request your decision!"

Prince Shan also turned to the Emperor, adopting a tough and arrogant attitude.

"Your Majesty, please execute this madman! Give the imperial family and our ancestors an explanation!"

The Emperor, watching the two arguing again, was utterly exasperated.

"Enough! You've been arguing in my ear for ages, haven't you had enough yet?"

As I said, let's put this aside for now. Yan'er and Anle have already been imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison. Let them suffer a bit first.

Do you really want me to give them two white silk ribbons to strangle them?

Prince Shan's anger grew even more intense.

"Were they suffering? Does His Majesty know that Princess Chengyi immediately took people there and made the prison cell more comfortable than her own princess residence?"

"Uh... really? How come I didn't know? This Cheng Yi is simply outrageous!"

The Emperor pretended to reprimand him a few times, then patiently comforted him, "Uncle, I know that in all these years as the Grand Master of Ceremonies, you have always adhered to the laws of the Imperial Family, and have been impartial, upright, and incorruptible."

"However, the matter of Yan'er and Anle still needs to be discussed. Please give me some time."

Prince Shan said coldly,

"It's not that I don't want to give Your Majesty time, but this matter is damaging the foundation of our royal family and has a terrible impact!"

The imperial family members jointly submitted a petition demanding that His Majesty severely punish the two madmen!

As he spoke, he pulled a scroll of petitions from his sleeve, lifted one leg of his robe, knelt down, and raised the scrolls high above his head with both hands, speaking sternly.

"Your Majesty, I beseech you to make a decision!"

A surge of anger welled up within Wang Shi'an, and he whipped his robe around, kneeling down in a defiant manner.

"This old minister is willing to risk his life to vouch for Prince Gu Jinyan and Princess Anle!"

These two men may seem like madmen, but they are actually trying to save the people of Dachang from suffering. If they are severely punished, wouldn't that discourage the people?

"Uncle, you...you are making things difficult for me!"

The Emperor's face turned ashen with rage. He slammed his hand on the table and roared, "I don't want to hear you argue anymore! All of you, get out of here!"

"I will not leave until this matter is resolved!"

Prince Shan, with his neck stiff, said, "I am speaking up for the imperial family. Even if His Majesty blames me, I will not back down."

"you……"

The emperor took a breath; there was nothing he could do about it.

Prince Shan was the late emperor's half-brother Baodi, and was his uncle by blood.

Because of his fair and honest conduct and upright character, he was deeply loved by the imperial family and enjoyed considerable prestige.

During the struggle for the throne among the princes, this imperial uncle had secretly helped him a great deal, and the emperor held him in high esteem.

If he refuses to leave, the Emperor really can't do anything about it.