Can't a princess ascend the throne?

Chapter 63 Take it away!

Not only was Emperor Jingtai stunned, but the twenty-third and eleventh men waiting outside were also dumbfounded. No, the lord just came out holding the God-Slaying Whip so easily? What was even more shocking was that His Majesty actually agreed?
The idea that His Majesty might harm you, or even take his anger out on you, and perhaps even execute you, that they had worried about before they came, is just a joke.
But everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief; it seemed the matter was over. However, the guards couldn't help but widen their eyes as they looked at the two teams of golden-armored guards following obediently behind the adults.

"grown ups?"

Ying Jiuque gave them a bright smile, picked up the God-Slaying Whip, and pointed it straight at Lanzhi Street!
"Let's go! By order of His Majesty, we must thoroughly investigate the matter of the Worry-Free Cave! First, let's go to the Third Prince's residence!"

Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, Ying Jiuque led his men straight to the Third Prince's residence with a beaming smile. Tonight, the entire street, and even those further afield, were destined to be sleepless. After Ying Jiuque's earlier outburst, who could possibly concentrate on sleeping? Moreover, not long after, that killing god had returned.

Not only were they imposing, but they were also accompanied by the Emperor's golden-armored guards. And look at the woman carrying that gleaming gold object—wasn't that the God-Slaying Whip? This thing has a remarkable history. It's said that it was bestowed upon the former dynasty's prime minister by the father of the last emperor of the previous dynasty, to be used to discipline his wayward son. Of course, everyone knows what happened afterward; it proved that if a person is foolish and incompetent, no amount of beatings or scolding will change them. The last dynasty still squandered the entire empire, but the God-Slaying Whip became known throughout the land. After all, the former prime minister had famously used that very whip to smash the head of the last emperor's own uncle!
So what exactly does His Majesty mean by giving her this thing? And that woman, that Lady Ying, she went straight to the Third Prince's residence!

The guards who had been guarding the gate were already quite grim when they saw Ying Jiuque return. But when they saw the menacing, golden-armored guards following behind her, they were too frightened to utter a single word. Everyone knew that the golden-armored guards were the Emperor's personal guards. Now even the golden-armored guards were following this woman—did the Emperor approve of her seizing the Third Prince's residence? No, wasn't their Third Prince the Emperor's favored son? How could things have changed so quickly?

"Open the door and invite the Third Prince out for a meeting."

The third prince in the mansion was seething with hatred upon hearing this commotion. But the fact that his father, the emperor, had sent people meant that His Majesty approved of the matter. No matter how powerful he was, could he possibly disobey his imperial father?
Opening the gates of the mansion and seeing the woman riding a tall horse, the Third Prince had to admit that he had been hunting geese all day, only to have his eyes pecked by one. This woman truly possessed some skill.

"Lord Ying, why have you returned? What advice do you have for me?"

"Your Highness, I have a case here that requires your assistance. Please come with me."

"...Is this what Father Emperor wants?"

"His Majesty has entrusted me with the full authority to handle this matter. Right now, I'm simply taking the suspects back for questioning."

"Oh? Where do you plan to take me? The Imperial Clan Court? Or the Court of Judicial Review?"

"The Criminal Department."

"you dare!"

"Please forgive me, Your Highness. This is my duty. I was just asking some questions and won't do anything else. You can come back once I've cleared my name."

"..."

The Third Prince stared at Ying Jiuque for a long time before finally giving his assessment.

"Ying Jiuque, you're a complete madman!"

Only a madman would disregard his own safety and future career to take this prince away. Does he really think he can act with impunity just because he has the God-Slaying Whip? This whip was bestowed upon him by the Emperor, and the Emperor is old. How much longer can he live? Even if it's not him, but one of his brothers who ascends the throne, they will still see the person who possesses this whip as a thorn in their side. After all, what emperor wants someone watching him like a hawk, constantly looking for his mistakes?
This is simply not possible.

But Ying Jiuque didn't seem to care. She simply reached out her hand and politely probed.

"Your Highness, please come with me."

The Third Prince had no choice but to leave with Ying Jiuque. However, to others, this scene was like a thunderbolt from the sky, almost killing them.

This Ying Jiuque is incredibly audacious, daring to take the Third Prince away for questioning. But what's even more shocking is that His Majesty actually approved of Ying Jiuque's actions and even bestowed the God-Slaying Whip upon her!

The entire capital was in an uproar. Even though it was late at night, messages were flying back and forth between various residences.

When the Third Prince was brought to the Ministry of Justice, all the officials who came out to greet him stared in astonishment. The Left Vice Minister of Justice, in particular, could hardly believe his eyes and even rubbed them frantically.

Was the one brought back His Highness the Third Prince? Or has he become so old and blind that he can't even recognize people anymore?
Upon discovering that it was indeed a prince, the Left Vice Minister looked at Ying Jiuque with the expression of someone revering a deity. This was truly a senior figure in officialdom; to be able to bring even a prince to the Ministry of Justice for interrogation—he was destined for historical fame. However, whether Lord Ying would even live to see that day was uncertain.

"Your Highness, this way please."

Although the Third Prince was brought back for questioning, he couldn't really be treated as a criminal. Therefore, Jiu Que remained silent in the face of the Ministry of Justice's somewhat obsequious behavior.

She had only one request: that the Third Prince be led through the prison, passing by Mr. Yi's cell.

The Third Prince initially refused, but after seeing Ying Jiuque casually wielding the God-Slaying Whip, he decided to yield for the time being, for a true man knows when to yield and when to stand firm.

However, the Ministry of Justice prison was truly filthy, having not been cleaned in who knows how long, and the stench was pungent. The Third Prince, being of imperial lineage, had never seen such a filthy scene even before his father ascended the throne. Covering his mouth and nose, he walked somewhat disheveled through the prison. Meanwhile, Mr. Yi, who had been hanging on a frame, barely alive, was alerted and immediately saw the disheveled prince. His previously dull eyes instantly lit up like stars, bursting with dazzling light.

It's actually true! Even a high and mighty prince has been imprisoned in this filthy and dark cell!

That Ying Jiuque! Ying Jiuque! She actually did it! She wasn't lying to herself, which means that her long-cherished wish of so many years has finally come true!

He wants revenge! He wants revenge!
"Crash!"

Mr. Yi shouted in a hoarse voice, swinging the chains around his body.

"Ying Jiuque! I need to find Ying Jiuque!"

(End of this chapter)