After failing the imperial examination, he began to wield immense power after entering the palace!

Li Fan said calmly, "Our family will certainly not disappoint the princess. Let's begin the investigation."

Princess Jincheng crossed her arms, her bright red robe fluttering slightly in the wind, her phoenix eyes fixed coldly on Li Fan.

"Very well, I, the princess, will stay by your side and personally watch you investigate. Let's see what you can uncover!"

"If you conduct a random investigation and fabricate stories, don't blame me for being impolite."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried a chilling pressure that sent shivers down one's spine.

She was a princess, the youngest daughter of the late emperor, and the most beloved younger sister of the Chu emperor.

From childhood to adulthood, Princess Jincheng was always the one who kept her word.

No one dared to disobey her on her territory.

Today she'll see what tricks this little eunuch can pull.

Princess Anle stood beside Princess Jincheng, her peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed, a hint of amusement playing on her lips.

She crossed her arms over her chest, her two full breasts trembling slightly through the fabric of her red dress, her bright face full of schadenfreude.

"Aunt, your niece also wants to see what this Eastern Depot Admiral is capable of?"

"If you can really find out anything, then I'll be very impressed."

"If they can't find out, then you'd better prepare to face your aunt's wrath."

As she spoke, her peach blossom eyes were fixed on Li Fan, her expression complex.

There was hatred, anger, provocation, and a hint of expectation that she herself was unwilling to admit.

That damned servant beat her last time at the Cao residence... and even took off her socks.

She hasn't settled that score yet.

Today, I'll take advantage of my aunt's help to vent my anger.

Li Fan ignored Princess Anle's gaze.

He simply smiled slightly and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Princess Jincheng.

"Very well, Your Highness, please invite the Imperial Son-in-Law to come out."

"Our family wants to confront him face to face."

Upon hearing this, Princess Jincheng snorted coldly and waved her hand behind her.

"Someone, go and summon the prince consort."

"Yes."

A maidservant accepted the order and hurried off towards the inner courtyard.

The front yard fell silent.

Those agents from the Eastern Depot stood on both sides, each with a strange expression, whispering among themselves.

"Did I hear that right? Her Highness the Princess actually asked us to investigate?"

"Unbelievable... When did Princess Jincheng become so agreeable?"

"You have no idea, this admiral is incredibly powerful. He directly invoked His Majesty to pressure the princess, and the princess had no choice but to comply."

"I've worked in the Eastern Depot for six years, and I never imagined that one day I would be investigating a case at Princess Jincheng's residence."

"If we can actually find something out today, the reputation of our Eastern Depot will be truly established!"

"It's more than just a victory; it's surpassed the Ministry of Justice, the Court of Judicial Review, and the Censorate!"

The spies became more and more excited as they talked, their eyes shining.

They originally thought that coming to the princess's residence today was a suicide mission.

Unexpectedly, the admiral managed to subdue Princess Jincheng with just a few words.

That alone is already unprecedented.

It should be noted that before this, no one who offended Princess Jincheng had ever had a good ending.

Even the Imperial Censor and the officials in the Censorate would avoid Princess Jincheng when they saw her.

If this gets out, the entire capital will be in an uproar.

Standing behind Li Fan, Chen Tie was filled with excitement.

He served in the Imperial Guard for many years and was once harassed by Princess Jincheng's husband.

Once, when he was on duty at the palace gate, the prince consort's carriage wanted to enter the palace. He checked the waist tag according to regulations, but was slapped in the face by the prince consort's attendant.

He went to his superior to complain, but the superior glanced at his rank, sighed, and said, "Forget it, I can't afford to offend him."

From then on, he learned one thing...

In this imperial city, the powerful and wealthy crush the common people as easily as stepping on an ant.

He is not satisfied.

But he had no right to resist.

But today, after following this new master, he witnessed Princess Jincheng temporarily compromise.

This woman, whom he once looked up to so high that he couldn't even see her shadow, has now temporarily bowed her head before her own admiral.

"Admiral-sama..."

Chen Tie silently recited the words to himself and clenched his fist.

He suddenly realized that his initial choice was not wrong.

Following this person might actually lead to success.

……

About the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

Footsteps came from the direction of the inner courtyard.

A young man swaggered out.

He was twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with a handsome face, sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, and a high nose.

Dressed in a brocade robe and with a jade belt around his waist, he exuded the arrogance and frivolity of a young nobleman.

When he walks, he holds his chin high, his eyes are on the top of his head, as if he doesn't care about the whole world.

It was none other than the Imperial Son-in-Law, Sun Jizong.

As soon as he came out, he saw Princess Jincheng standing in the courtyard, and immediately put on a flattering smile.

"Your Highness, what's wrong? Did you miss me?"

He strode over to Princess Jincheng, reached out to put his arm around her waist, and spoke in a flirtatious tone as if he were teasing a courtesan.

Princess Jincheng's expression softened somewhat. She reached out and slapped away his restless hand, then glanced at Li Fan with her phoenix eyes.

"A bunch of eunuchs from the Eastern Depot have come and say they're going to investigate you."

"Go and confront them. I want to see what tricks they can come up with."

Upon hearing this, Sun Jizong turned his head and looked at Li Fan and the others standing in the center of the courtyard.

His gaze swept over the Eastern Depot agents, a smirk playing on his lips, and an undisguised contempt flashing in his eyes.

A eunuch of the Eastern Depot?

Do these people even deserve to investigate him?

Then, his gaze fell on Princess Anle.

Those eyes lit up slightly, flashing a barely perceptible lewd light.

Princess Anle was wearing a bright red brocade jacket with gold embroidery on the hem, and her head was adorned with jingling pearls and jade ornaments.

A languid smile graced her stunningly beautiful face, her peach blossom eyes were slightly narrowed, and her entire being exuded an indescribable allure.

"Tsk..."

Sun Jizong secretly praised him in his heart.

This little princess is getting more and more beautiful.

Compared to Princess Jincheng's cold face, Princess Anle's beauty was more impactful and alluring.

Unfortunately, this is His Majesty's most beloved princess, and he cannot touch her.

I can only think about it in my heart.

He withdrew his gaze, turned to look at Li Fan, raised his chin high, and spoke with extreme arrogance.

"You bunch of eunuchs, do you think you're qualified to investigate this prince consort?"

"I am a member of the imperial family, personally betrothed by His Majesty, a legitimate Imperial Son-in-Law!"

"Who do you think you are, the Eastern Depot? How dare you cause trouble at the Princess's residence?"

"A bunch of spineless cowards, go back to your rooms and get some sleep, stop making a fool of yourselves here."

As he spoke, he spat on the ground, his face full of disdain.

The faces of those Eastern Depot agents immediately turned ugly.

Being publicly called a "eunuch" and "useless" by a prince consort would make anyone feel uncomfortable.

But they dared not retaliate.

After all, the other party was the prince consort, the princess's man.

To harm him would be to go against the entire princess's residence.