Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Hai Qiongyan and Cheng Xu'an got up.

"What brings you two ministers to see me?" Emperor Cangxuan asked.

He had actually heard about the Mu family's affairs from the Crown Prince, including the rumors circulating outside about the Second Prince and Hai Mujin.

He couldn't help but feel disappointed in the Second Prince once again.

"Your Majesty, please grant my daughter's request!"

Hai Qiongyan knelt down again.

"Your Majesty, I also beg Your Majesty to grant justice for my daughter!"

Cheng Xu'an knelt down again.

Emperor Cangxuan did not wake him this time, but said directly, "My two beloved ministers, please speak slowly."

Hai Qiongyan spoke first: "My daughter, Mu Jin, has never had any dealings with His Highness the Second Prince. Today at the Mu residence, a palace maid from the Second Prince's residence knocked my daughter into the lake. Many people saw it."

Afterwards, the second prince jumped into the lake and said that he would save the little girl and take responsibility for her.

In fact, my daughter had no contact with the Second Prince; the person who rescued her was Prince Yuheng.

But in just one afternoon, rumors began to circulate that the Second Prince was going to marry my daughter, Mu Jin, as his principal wife. I have also heard that the palace will issue an imperial decree tomorrow to the Hai family to bestow the marriage upon them. These rumors are damaging to a woman's reputation, and I implore Your Majesty to clarify them.

After Hai Qiongyan finished speaking, she knelt down deeply.

Emperor Cangxuan had already heard the Crown Prince tell him the inside story, but upon hearing it again, he was still furious.

Cang Mingze's schemes were so elaborate; his behavior was truly appalling.

Now that Hai Qiongyan has come knocking on his door, even if he were the emperor, he would feel ashamed.

He said, "Haiqing, rest assured, I will definitely clarify this matter and severely punish those who spread rumors. I will also summon that palace maid from Mingze's residence for questioning."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Hai Qiongyan expressed her gratitude once again.

Cheng Xu'an then stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the person who was rescued from the lake by the Second Prince is actually my daughter, Zhi'er."

"Zhi'er's reputation is ruined, and she nearly hanged herself. I beg Your Majesty to grant my daughter justice!"

The Crown Prince looked at Cheng Xu'an with great interest; this guy wanted to be the Second Prince's father-in-law.

Emperor Cangxuan said with a stern face, "If that's the case, Mingze should take responsibility for Miss Cheng."

It just so happens that Mingze has no principal wife yet, so I hereby issue an imperial decree to bestow a marriage upon them.

As for Yuheng and Miss Hai…”

"Brother!"

Just then, the voice of Grand Princess Huaxi rang out from outside.

"Hua Xi is here? Come in."

Grand Princess Huaxi pushed open the door and entered, stepping forward to bow, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Emperor Cangxuan said, "Hua Xi, you've come at the right time. I was just talking about Yuheng and Miss Hai."

Hua Xi said, "Your Majesty, I have also come for this matter."

She looked at Hai Qiongyan, "Lord Hai, I wonder if Mu Jin has woken up?"

Hai Qiongyan immediately replied, "Your Highness, Mu Jin has awakened. Thanks to Prince Yuheng's life-saving grace, I am deeply grateful. Mu Jin is also very grateful to Prince Yuheng and wishes to express her gratitude on another day."

Princess Huaxi immediately understood everything; Hai Mujin also had feelings for her son.

Her face immediately lit up with a smile. "Royal brother, I think Yuheng and Miss Hai are quite destined for each other!"

Emperor Cangxuan was immediately delighted. "Very well, then I will issue a decree to bestow marriage upon Yuheng and Hai Mujin."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Grand Princess Huaxi said immediately.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Hai Qiongyan said.

Cheng Xu'an lowered his head, making it impossible to see the expression on his face.

Emperor Cangxuan then looked at Grand Princess Huaxi, "I heard that Yaoguang..."

"Yaoguang is fine too. Zhuoxiu is a good boy and very responsible."

Hua Xi laughed as she said this.

She stayed at the Mu residence until Ying Zhuoxiu woke up and asked him what he thought of Yaoguang. He directly said that he was willing to become a monk to clear Princess Yaoguang's name.

That really angered her.

She then asked him, "Why would you rather become a monk than marry Yaoguang?"

To his surprise, he blushed deeply and said that he had frightened Yao Guang in the past, and that Yao Guang might not be willing.

Yao Guang, that brat, pushed open the door and said he was willing.

Hua Xi then entered the palace.

"Great, great, great, these are three good things."

Emperor Cangxuan smiled with satisfaction: "I still need to test Ying Zhuoxiu."

The commotion in the Hall of Diligent Governance could not be kept from the Empress.

At this moment, both the Empress and the Second Prince were filled with anger.

"The Hai family, what a Hai family!"

Cang Mingze said angrily, "They only have eyes for the Crown Prince, and they don't care about me, the Second Prince, at all. Mother, you are also a daughter of the Hai family. They completely disregard you."

A dark glint flashed in the Empress's eyes. "The Hai family's hearts have never been with me, but so what? No matter what, it can't change the fact that I am surnamed Hai and am one of their family."

"And the Cheng family, Mother, they actually dare to covet the position of my son's principal wife. They're really too ambitious."

The Empress hesitated for a moment, then said, "Ze'er, the Cheng family's influence in Yunzhou is extraordinary. It's not impossible for a daughter of the Cheng family to become your principal wife."

"But my son dislikes the Cheng family girl, and her reputation is ruined. That day at Huangjue Temple..."

"Since this matter has been suppressed, it means it doesn't exist."

"Ze'er, you must understand that once you sit on that throne, who your empress is will be entirely up to you. Right now, whether it's the principal wife or a concubine, they are merely tools in your hands."

The second prince calmed down.

After a moment, he said, "Mother is right. We can leverage the power of the Cheng family."

The imperial decree of the Cangxuan Emperor bestowing the marriage was issued the next day.

Princess Huaxi's residence was filled with double joy, and the Hai family, the Cheng family, and the Mu family were all beaming with happiness.

After receiving the imperial decree, Ying Yufu smiled at Ying Zhuoxiu and said, "Brother, congratulations! Yaoguang is an exceptionally good girl. You are blessed."

Ying Zhuoxiu blushed slightly, his eyes smiling: "I know, I won't scare her again."

Ying Yufu couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Yaoguang isn't that timid."

However, this joy did not last long, as news came from Yupan Mountain.

The treasures from Huang An's tomb were stolen by a group of bandits at the foot of Yupan Mountain when they were being transported down the mountain.

Ying Yufu hurriedly walked out.

"Bandits? Where would there be bandits at the foot of the capital? Your Majesty, in my opinion, it is clearly the Crown Prince and Hai Qiongying who have failed in their duties and committed such a grave mistake!"

Upon learning that the treasure from Huang An's tomb had been stolen, some people finally couldn't sit still and began targeting the Crown Prince and Hai Qiongying.

On the other side, at the Second Prince's residence.

Ying Hengzhi appeared before Cang Mingze once again.

"What are you going to do now?" With the imperial decree of marriage bestowed, Cang Mingze and the Cheng family are now bound together.

He didn't like Cheng Zhier, but incidentally, he found Ying Hengzhi more agreeable.

Ying Hengzhi said bitterly, "Your Highness, even if I come from a humble background, my feelings for you remain unchanged."

Your Majesty knows that you dislike Miss Cheng. The fault lies with Ying Yufu.

That day, I personally witnessed her throw a stone at your head, forcing you to sink to the bottom of the lake, which is why you ended up saving the wrong person.

"What? It's Fu'er?" Cang Mingze was shocked.

"Yes, I swear to heaven, it is Fu'er!"

Ying Hengzhi pointed to the sky.

Cang Mingze had already believed it. He was stunned. "Why did Fu'er ruin my plans? Could it be...?"

A hint of mockery flashed in Ying Hengzhi's eyes: "Fu'er must still have feelings for His Highness, which is why she doesn't want you to marry Miss Hai..."

"Yes, yes, that must be it! It's all the Crown Prince's fault for interfering!"

"Your Highness, the treasure in Huang An's tomb has been lost. I know its whereabouts. If you find it, you will have rendered a great service and surpass the Crown Prince..."

Cang Mingze's eyes lit up instantly.