Can't a princess ascend the throne?

Chapter 57 is about to cause a major upheaval.

The ridiculous female official just stared at him and spoke calmly.

"I dare. Just tell me who that person is."

Mr. Yi wanted to spit out his disgust, wanted to burst into laughter, but the woman's gaze was so calm, like the ocean he had only heard of but never seen, deep and silent. The only thing he was sure of was that she wasn't lying. This made him swallow back the profanities he was about to utter.

Even the Vice Minister of Justice and others around her couldn't help but glance at her a few more times. The Vice Minister of Justice maintained his cold expression, but inwardly he secretly agreed. He hadn't expected this Princess Ying to actually have such a talent for spouting nonsense; she could utter such high-sounding words without batting an eye. She truly understood the ways of officialdom. He still had much to learn and should blend in more closely.

However, the next moment, his eyes widened almost uncontrollably.

Because Ying Jiuque made a gesture.

She slowly reached out and took off the official hat from her head. This hat was quite resilient; after all that shopping, fleeing, and running all night, it hadn't fallen off.

Holding the official hat in one hand, Jiu Que looked very calm, completely different from the officials in the Ministry of Justice whose eyes were practically popping out of their sockets.

"I didn't become an official for promotion or wealth; it was just because I was lucky enough to save His Majesty's life, and that's why he rewarded me. I solved a case recently, and perhaps His Majesty thinks I did a good job, so he hasn't taken it back yet. But I think that before it's taken back, I should do something to prove that I was once an official, shouldn't I?"

"I know you don't believe me, that's alright. Just believe in this official hat, believe in His Majesty. Back then, when the Northern Barbarians, Southern Barbarians, and Western Jurchens besieged Ping'an City, it was His Majesty who single-handedly charged into battle, killing the enemy's general to show that he would live and die with them. Back then, even when they ran out of ammunition and food, and when the city was ravaged by disease, His Majesty did not abandon the city and flee. In this world, you have to believe in someone, right? So believe in him, believe in the Great Jing Dynasty, believe in the official hat in my hand!"

"Furthermore."

Jiu Que suddenly smiled, but it didn't seem gentle at all; instead, it carried a sharp edge.

"I refuse to believe that in the dead of night, you never thought of killing the person behind it all!"

Mr. Yi's heart pounded violently. He felt as if he had returned to the time when he had narrowly escaped but was about to be found by the manhunt. His heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of his chest.

He thought about it, how could he not have considered it? That person's status and position were high enough to fill him with despair, but didn't he also feel hatred? Yet he only dared to seek revenge in his dreams. Now, there was such a person, such an opportunity, requiring only a few words—would he dare to give it a try?

Suppressing his excitement, Mr. Yi felt his mouth was dry and parched. After a long while, he finally managed to squeeze out a sentence from his throat.

"Will you let me go after it's all done?"

The Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice suppressed his excitement, wishing he could force Ying Jiuque to agree. Regardless of the final outcome, he needed to appease the other party for now. As long as he revealed his name and evidence, who cared whether he lived or died afterward?!
However, Ying Jiuque slowly shook his head.

Seeing the Left Vice Minister's almost fainting gaze, Jiu Que spoke in a calm tone.

“I’m not good with the law, but you’ve organized the trafficking of more than a hundred women and children, and you can’t escape the death penalty. If you’re willing to cooperate and reveal who’s behind it all, the only thing I can do after I die is to collect your remains and find a place to bury you.”

"hiss!"

The Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice nearly fainted, frantically trying to wink at Ying Jiuque. They were on the verge of persuading him; they couldn't afford to give up halfway. What was wrong with flattering him a little more? After all, it was impossible to actually do it.

"Ahem, that's not absolute, if..."

"You won't even lie to me once?"

Mr. Yi didn't even glance at the Left Vice Minister, his gaze fixed intently on Ying Jiuque's calm face. He wouldn't even agree to a more comfortable death; he certainly wasn't lying. However, if this woman truly said she could spare his life, he would have his doubts.

"Fine, come here. I'll only tell you this."

"No!" Chunyu Shuang, who had remained silent until now, and A23 and B11 simultaneously refused. This person is mentally unstable; if Lord Ying is allowed to approach, he might get hurt.

However, Ying Jiuque waved his hand.

This guy is tied up like a dumpling, he can't even turn his head, how could he possibly hurt himself? Besides, she's not a delicate flower, the other party can't hurt her in this situation.

"fine."

He went in briskly, and looking at the person so close to him, Jiu Que indicated that the other person could speak.

Mr. Yi shook his head.

"If I come any closer, I can only tell you this."

Jiuque could only get a little closer, so he listened intently.

Mr. Yi looked at the ear that was right next to his mouth, gritted his teeth, and really wanted to bite it. He had suffered so much to get such a fatal message, but he was going to tell a stranger for no reason and risk his life. He felt it was not worth it.

But for some reason, looking at the man's head without his official hat and recalling the bright light that shot into the sky that night, he suppressed the thought.

He whispered a few words, successfully seeing Ying Jiuque's shocked and speechless expression, and Mr. Yi smiled with satisfaction. His voice suddenly rose, even becoming somewhat shrill, and his eyes were fixed on Ying Jiuque, as if trying to see into her heart.

"I've already told you what you wanted. Do you dare to interfere?"

Ying Jiuque tried to calm her breathing; the news she had just heard was so shocking that she couldn't react for a moment. However, after a few breaths, Ying Jiuque patted her chest and felt a surge of energy surging within her chest, as if it were about to burst forth.

She nodded heavily.

"Why wouldn't I dare? Anyway, I got this official position for nothing, so I have to make my money before I can't hold it anymore!"

Mr. Yi widened his eyes slightly, then let out a cold sneer.

"You're insane. I'll wait and see. Let's hope you're dead before I am."

Ying Jiuque nodded, turned and strode away. The Left Vice Minister, even jogging, couldn't keep up with Ying Jiuque's shadow, utterly helpless. "Wait, can't you also share the story of the culprit? As someone from the Ministry of Justice, aren't you also curious about the person who committed such a heinous crime?"
However, Ying Jiuque showed no spirit of sharing whatsoever; she even sent Chunyu Shuang back.

"Sister, you'd better stay out of this mess. We can't afford to get ruined by the same thing twice. Wait for me to come back!"

Ying Jiuque rode away, while Chunyu Shuang's usually composed face was filled with anxiety. She wanted to say a few more words, so why was he in such a hurry? Although she couldn't hear what Mr. Yi said, judging from his appearance, the mastermind behind it all was definitely someone she couldn't afford to offend, perhaps even some noble or royal figure. How could he be so reckless?
What if you get into trouble by then?
By this time, it was already dark and curfew was approaching, but Ying Jiuque seemed oblivious to everything and kept running straight ahead.

While Jia Twenty-Three was still deep in thought, he heard his companion gasp in shock.

"That's the direction of Laneige Street..."

Jia Twenty-Three's eyes widened suddenly, his breath almost stopping. No, Lanzhi Street! Isn't that the direction of the residences of the princes and nobles?

"This is going to cause a huge upheaval..."

(End of this chapter)