Dai Man reported to Fu Shengzi, "Your Ladyship, I just received news that Su was impeached at the morning court session, and it's a joint impeachment."

  "Are you referring to my father or my elder brother?" Su Jing asked hastily.

  "It's the emperor's father," Dai Man replied, at that time she heard this news and knew it was a big deal, so she inquired very clearly. "Other officials impeached Su for accepting bribes during the visit of the Siam envoy to Chu Zhou country, indulging in brothels."

  Su Jing snorted coldly, she knew her father best, he was a man who valued rules and loyalty, and would never accept bribes, otherwise the Su family wouldn't have remained just a small family all these years, and their daily life couldn't be considered wealthy.

  What supported their family's basic living was originally mother's dowry, later it was second brother going out to do business and make money, the main source of life had never been father's meager salary.

  As for saying that Father is lingering in the brothel, it's even more absurd. Although Father is a bit stubborn and dull, he is a man who keeps his promises and values credit. Mother accompanied him through thick and thin, and they went through the hardships of life together. With Father's temperament, he would not abandon his wife who has gone through thick and thin with him.

  Even if life has improved somewhat now, people shouldn't change that quickly either.

  "What reaction does the Emperor have" is what's most important. If he believes those people's one-sided words, it would be most disadvantageous to Father.

  "The Emperor flew into a great rage in the imperial court today, but it wasn't because of this. Rather, it was due to the fact that the officials had very different opinions on where the Ninth Princess should be placed after her return. Later, someone impeached Grand Secretary Su, and the Emperor lost interest and directly ended the court session."

  Su Jingxi felt a little uneasy, always feeling that this matter was not so simple. Or rather, Father being impeached was not actually because of Father's fault, but someone had framed him and deliberately induced him to do it.

  And the reason why those people did that was because of her.

  If the Emperor believes those people's words and punishes Father, then there will definitely be a rift between her and the Emperor, misunderstandings will deepen day by day. Even if the two are sincere with each other, they cannot overcome so many rumors and gossip, and in the end, they will inevitably part ways, ending up with a complete loss of imperial favor.

  Moreover, most importantly, the child in her belly has a guilty maternal family and an unfavored empress mother. Even if it's a boy, there is no need to worry, and there will be no possibility of ascending to the throne.

  Is this really what it's all about for that person?

  "Don't listen to these things for now, lest others find out and it becomes a topic of conversation," Su Jing said, suppressing the emotions in her heart.

  Dai Man nodded and said, "I understand."

  "Let's think about these things later, have breakfast first," Xiang heard Yao's words and also felt worried, but at this moment there were more important things.

  Su Jing nodded and got up to walk out. These things couldn't be rushed, she needed to conserve her energy and think carefully.

  "First, instruct them that no servant in the Gongyuan Palace is allowed to discuss this matter. Those who disobey will be sent directly to the Ministry of Punishment."

  Dai Mantuo received the news, whether or not someone did it on purpose. Those who knew about this matter must not be limited to Guan Yu Gong, and other palaces should also have received the news. People who rejoice in others' misfortunes are never in short supply.

  It seems that there is going to be trouble. After hearing Su Shunian's report, Zong Zhengjin couldn't help but feel a little angry, "I don't know how these women's hands can reach the imperial court, I don't know what they can't do."

  Su Shun knelt at the foot of the stairs, speechless and dared not speak, with his head hung low.

  "How is she?"

  "Reporting back to Your Majesty, Zhenxiu seemed normal and had her usual breakfast this morning," Su Shun replied hastily, feeling relieved that he had been prepared.

  "She's quite bold," Zong Zhengjin snorted.

  Su Shuang couldn't see through his thoughts and didn't know if he was satisfied or not. She also didn't dare to respond.

  "The water lilies have bloomed, get a few stalks and send them over to her," Zong Zhengjin said casually.

  Su Shun hesitated for a moment, "Your Majesty, is there anything else you'd like to say?"

  "You tell her, I'll go see her again tonight," she should understand that, shouldn't she?

  "Yes," Su Shun hastily bowed and retreated.

  Zong Zhengjin rubbed his brow and said in a low voice to the empty grand hall, "The matter I asked you to investigate a few days ago has yielded results."

  A dark shadow flashed by, kneeling at the bottom, "Just as Your Majesty expected, it was that person without a doubt."

  Zong Zhengjin sighed, "I've told her to enjoy her life and not bother with so much, but she just won't listen to me. You say, can I be blamed for this?"

  The person kneeling below did not dare to respond, bowing their head in reverence.

  Zong Zhengjin didn't expect him to respond, nor did he want any answers from him. "Is there anything unusual at Guan Yu Gong?"

  "Nothing to report to Your Majesty."

  "Hmm, you'd better keep a close eye on her. If she makes even the slightest mistake, you won't be qualified to be the leader," Zong Zhengjin's calm voice seemed to come from afar, yet carried an overwhelming pressure.

  "Yes, I obey," and with that a figure flashed by, and in the blink of an eye the grand hall was left with only one person, as if nothing had happened just now.

  Su Shun was at leisure, and Xian declared that Su Zongbing had arrived for an audience.

  "Your humble servant has arrived to pay respects to Your Majesty. May Your Majesty live for ten thousand years, ten thousand years, and ten million years," Su Jinwen and Yuan Moye said as they walked in and paid their respects.

  The two of them had a deep-seated awe for this young emperor, and although they hadn't met many times, the impression he left on them was one of being cold-blooded and unfeeling. At least, they had never seen him smile before.

  "Get up," Zong Zhengjin put down the red pen in his hand and said lightly, "How is the Ninth Princess?"

  Yuan Moye and Su Jiongwen exchanged a glance, took a step forward, "To report to Your Majesty, we have not found anything unusual on the body of the Ninth Princess, everything is normal."

  Zong Zhengjin responded, "The time is still short now, and as time passes, people's hearts will be revealed. We must not relax our vigilance."

  "We obey your orders," they said in unison, bowing their heads.

  "I have summoned you all here today for another matter, which you may have already guessed."

  The two exchanged a glance, and Su Junwen took a step forward. "To report to Your Majesty, it's about the impeachment of my father."

  "What do you think?" Zong Zhengjin leaned back in his dragon chair, turning the ring on his thumb and said lightly.

  Su Jinwen didn't know what he meant, and after thinking for a moment, replied, "I assure Your Majesty that I believe you will clear my father's name."

  Although it is only one sentence, the meaning is rich and profound. The implication is that he does not believe in the truth of the accusations made by those people, and at the same time, he is advising the emperor to punish them.

  "Hmm," Zong Zhengjin raised his teacup and took a sip, "Why should I believe that Su is innocent?"

  Su Jiongwen was shocked in his heart and hastily knelt down, "The clear will be self-clear, I believe that there will be a day when my father's innocence is proven."

  "What if your dad couldn't wait that day"

  "Huang Shang" Yuan Moye knelt down and spoke out with Su Junwen.

  Zong Zhengjin suddenly thought of something and sneered, "Get up, since you think you're being framed, then go investigate yourself. If you find evidence, I'll believe you. Otherwise, don't blame me for being heartless."

  "Thank you, Your Majesty," Su Jinwen bowed his head. Although he should have avoided suspicion, since the Emperor himself had brought it up, he naturally wouldn't decline again.

  "Step down," Zong Zhengjin waved his hand.

  Zong Zhengjin entered the Guan Yu Palace when she was lying on the couch, closing her eyes and falling asleep. When she fell asleep, it was different from when she opened her eyes.

  Tranquil, leisurely, peaceful, obedient

  Zong Zhengjin stroked the shadows at the corners of her eyes with his thumb, furrowed his brow and gazed at her for a long time before turning to leave.

  Just as I was about to leave, someone grabbed my sleeve accurately and without mistake. I turned around and sat down again, "You're awake."

  Su Jing nodded, "Originally didn't wake up, but when the emperor was about to leave, woke up."

  Zong Zhengjin chuckled and rubbed her nose, "You can still sense so much"

  Su Jing smiled faintly and didn't bother to explain further. Whether he believed her or not was meaningless, as long as she knew the truth in her heart. "Is Your Majesty leaving?"

  "Hmm," Zong Zhengjin nodded, but he didn't get up.

  Su Jing's hand slowly slid down, accurately falling into his palm, the two people's fingers intertwined, hooking the corner of their mouth, "The emperor's hands are much larger than mine."

  Zong Zhengjin didn't respond to her words, and instead smoothed out the loose hair on her forehead. "Didn't sleep well last night?"

  "Hmm, just a dream," Su Jing replied vaguely without saying more.

  Zong Zhengjin didn't ask much, he was an emperor, before meeting her, he had many women, after meeting her, it wouldn't be just one woman, even if he could temporarily accompany her, pamper her, and spoil her now, but it's hard to guarantee that in the future, he won't temporarily neglect her because of some other things.

  No expectation, no heartache.

  He has always believed in this sentence, so Yu Shu Gui Fei is like this, and for her, one day it will also be like this.

  Zong Zhengjin never thought that the creed he had always believed in would one day almost make him lose her, even if it was just by a hair's breadth, but it was enough to make him regretful and suffer for a long time.

  "Are you asleep now?"

  "Hmm, slept well," Su Jing's mouth corners rose, the arc more and more big, eyebrows curved, a look of satisfaction.

  Zong Zhengjin nodded, "Then I'll take my leave."

  "Good," he said, but his hand didn't let go.

  Zong Zhengjin was amused by her and relaxed his expression, "Do you believe me?"

  The two had quarreled over this before, but now that time has passed and their circumstances have changed, they both feel differently about it; he's asking again only because he wants her to be at peace.

  Su Jingxi met his gaze with a serious nod, her thin lips opening slightly, "Believe."

  "Don't worry then, sleep well," Zong Zhengjin's eyebrows and eyes also showed a few smiles, he patted her head, let go of her hand, and turned to walk out.

  Since you believe it, then there's no need to fear.

  Palace Concubine (Yi) / 33 / 33265

  Gong Shu