Let's Squander A Billion First!-Chapter 1663: Lord Qiansui (15)

The Emperor frowned and looked at Zhu Dongfeng: "Minister Zhu, is this matter true? Did you see the Commandery Princess use the silver needle on Princess Changhuan with your own eyes?"

Zhu Dongfeng: "..."

How should he answer this question?

He will end up offending someone...

"Minister Zhu?"

Zhu Dongfeng gritted his teeth: "Yes."

Xu Jiaowei glanced at him and quickly looked away.

The Emperor questioned Chuzheng, who was a witness,

"Father, she did it on purpose." After listening, Princess Changhuan immediately complained to the Emperor: "If no one had stopped her, your daughter would have lost face by now!"

That object is not lethal but can make one itch unbearably.

Xu Jiaowei pulled such a stunt, clearly intending to humiliate and discomfort her.

Xu Jiaowei was always at odds with Princess Changhuan.

Previously, when Xu Jiaowei was around, it was fights every three days and arguments every five days, which the Emperor had become accustomed to.

In the Emperor’s eyes, it was probably just two children throwing tantrums.

Of course, as a good father who protects his daughter, as long as Princess Changhuan was in the right, the Emperor would always punish Xu Jiaowei first, wait for Princess Changhuan to calm down, and then secretly compensate Xu Jiaowei.

After all, she was his royal brother’s daughter.

He had watched her grow up, just like Changhuan. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

But previously, it was only minor squabbles, never anything like the incident with the silver needle now.

Xu Jiaowei insists that she was just joking with Her Highness the Princess, with no other intentions.

"Joking? You call sticking me with a needle a joke, that’s quite the joke." Princess Changhuan retorted sarcastically.

"..."

Xu Jiaowei hated Chuzheng.

If it weren’t for her, how would she have been discovered?

Now Changhuan doesn’t know where to cry, otherwise, this wouldn’t have happened.

She now finds it impossible to defend herself...

Chuzheng stood calmly to the side, as if she were just here to listen, and had nothing to do with what’s happening now.

The Emperor seemed to be concerned about Prince Jinan, and for a moment made no decision.

Seeing the two were about to argue, someone entered from outside the hall.

Yin Shen was dressed in a palace eunuch uniform, looking exquisite in fabric and embroidery, if not for the specific design indicating it was the Grand Steward’s outfit, who would recognize it as eunuch’s attire?

Yin Shen walked to the center, bent over, and saluted.

"Your Majesty, what has happened?"

Upon seeing Yin Shen, the Emperor did not show the kind of gritted-teeth resentment towards a traitor; instead, happily waved for Yin Shen to come over.

Yin Shen ascended the steps, standing beside the Emperor.

The Emperor spoke to Yin Shen in a low voice for a couple of moment and then threw the problem at him: "Grand Steward Yin, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

Yin Shen said: "Your Majesty, a princess is of precious worth, regardless of whether the Commandery Princess acted intentionally or not, she nearly harmed the princess, this matter should be handled according to the rules."

The Emperor frowned and said nothing.

"Father, you must severely punish Xu Jiaowei, or else she might do something even worse!" Princess Changhuan, having just cried, now stared red-eyed at Xu Jiaowei.

Xu Jiaowei was caught in the act, and now her defense was of no use.

So Xu Jiaowei now either said nothing, or apologized and begged for leniency; apologizing and begging for leniency was impossible, so she wisely remained silent.

"The princess makes a valid point." Yin Shen supported: "This time it’s just an itchy medicine, next time, what if it’s a deadly poison?"

Princess Changhuan shot Yin Shen a ’good you recognize’ look.

Yin Shen continued expressionlessly: "The country has its laws, the family its rules, Your Majesty, let’s handle this matter according to the rules."

Yin Shen’s words seemed less like he was seeking the Emperor’s opinion and more like he had already made the decision for him.

The Emperor pondered for a moment: "Then handle it according to the rules."

Xu Jiaowei’s delicate face was full of shock.

This result was not within her expectations.

At worst, she thought she would apologize to Princess Changhuan or call in Prince Jinan.

In any case, it would not escalate to handling according to the rules...

This Yin Shen...

She had heard of Yin Shen’s reputation, but this was the first time meeting.

Her first impression was that he looked good, then realizing he was a eunuch, she quickly calmed down, feeling a bit disdainful inside.

No matter how good-looking, if he’s castrated, there’s nothing to expect.

There were many rumors about him outside, Xu Jiaowei had heard quite a few, none of which were good.

Prince Jinan had also told her that now in the Capital City, the one person you must not provoke is this Yin Shen, honored as My Lord.

Xu Jiaowei clasped her fists tightly, she must not have checked the almanac when she went out today.

"Come here." Yin Shen called out to the outside.

The waiting guards outside entered, knelt in the hall, waiting for orders.

Yin Shen raised his voice: "Commandery Princess has disobeyed orders..."

-

Xu Jiaowei was taken out, given ten lashes according to rules, and had to reflect on her actions for one month.

Had it been someone else laying hands on the princess, even if it was thwarted, they’d have been beheaded long ago.

Xu Jiaowei was merely beaten, which is already light.

Princess Changhuan was still somewhat dissatisfied with the result, but since it was already decided, she could only swallow her grievances.

The Emperor left immediately after things were settled, not involving himself in further matters.

Princess Changhuan wiped her tears, then flew over: "Sister, thank you just now."

[Congratulations Miss, you’ve received Thank-You Card ×1]

"If not for you, that needle would’ve really stuck into me." Princess Changhuan still felt somewhat frightened.

Previously, when she had disagreements with Xu Jiaowei, it was all in the open.

Unexpectedly, after not seeing her for several years, Xu Jiaowei dared to use such tactics.

This time Xu Jiaowei didn’t really argue, only because she was caught in the act.

"Did Miss Chuzheng save the princess again?" Yin Shen’s voice interjected from the side.

Princess Changhuan glared at him: "Why are you still here?" Her father had left, why hadn’t the damn eunuch gone yet!

"Miss Chuzheng should not remain in the palace excessively, I will personally escort her out." Yin Shen’s reason was justified enough that no one could fault it.

He was the palace’s Grand Steward, escorting an outsider like Chuzheng from the palace was no issue.

Princess Changhuan was genuinely grateful to Chuzheng: "I can escort her myself."

Yin Shen said coolly: "A princess is of precious worth, there is no need for Her Highness to do it personally. Your etiquette lessons have not been completed yet, and you sneaked out of the palace today, so..."

Princess Changhuan gritted her teeth: "Yin Shen, don’t bully people too much."

Yin Shen slightly bowed: "I dare not, you are the princess."

Princess Changhuan: "..."

What kind of princess was she!

Just bullied by Xu Jiaowei, now bullied by the damn eunuch.

Her father didn’t know what Bewitching Soup the damn eunuch had given him; he only believed what he said.

Princess Changhuan’s tense little face flashed a trace of grievance, then she thanked Chuzheng again, muttered to herself, before leaving with her attendants.

Soon, only Chuzheng and Yin Shen remained inside the hall.

"Why was Miss Chuzheng so coincidentally here today, encountering this matter?"

"..." I was following Zhu Dongfeng.

Of course, these words couldn’t be said.

Chuzheng replied calmly: "Just a coincidence."

Yin Shen: "Does Miss Chuzheng believe there are so many coincidences in the world?"