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

"The Second Prince has been deposed. This marriage should never have been arranged in the first place," Cheng Xu'an sighed with a face full of sorrow.

A cold smile flashed in Cheng Zhier's eyes, but she spoke softly, "Father, I heard that the Empress was punished by being forced to kneel. Do you think His Majesty has completely lost his affection for her?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Xu'an's expression turned serious.

Cheng Yunjing said, "Father, no matter what, the Cheng family cannot be associated with a deposed prince."

Cheng Xu'an said, "Yes, recently during the morning court sessions, His Majesty has been looking at me with displeasure. I didn't understand why before, but now I finally do."

I heard that Princess Mingluan tried to harm the Crown Prince when she was in Yuzhou. A princess who tried to kill the Crown Prince, and a deposed prince, ah…”

No wonder the empress was forced to kneel.

It seems that His Majesty has completely lost his love for the Empress and her two children.

"What should I do? What should I do...?"

Cheng Xu'an murmured.

"There is only one solution now."

Madam Cheng suddenly spoke.

Cheng Xu'an looked at her, "What are your thoughts, Madam?"

Madam Cheng shook her head. "My lord, the method I suggested is not feasible."

Cheng Xu'an looked at her, but saw a painful struggle on Madam Cheng's face.

After a moment, he gradually understood what was going on.

Yes, there is a good way.

All that's needed is... Cheng Zhier is dead.

Since Cheng Zhier is gone, the engagement is naturally null and void.

Cheng Zhier watched her parents speaking in riddles, but her heart felt cold.

Her mother actually wanted her dead.

Cheng Zhier's hands suddenly clenched into fists under her sleeves, but her face showed a blank and ignorant expression.

"We'll discuss this matter later; we can't rush into it."

That night, a fire broke out in the courtyard where Cheng Zhier lived.

Cheng Zhier, dressed as a maid, stood in the pavilion, watching the fire engulf her courtyard, a chilling smirk playing on her lips.

Her parents wanted her dead for the sake of the family.

Since they want her dead, she has no reason to be lenient.

She turned and left the pavilion.

A dark figure stood outside Cheng Zhier's courtyard, watching the fire engulf the yard, his face extremely grim.

Upon hearing the report from his subordinate in his courtyard, Jin Zishi's face darkened considerably.

"That old fox Cheng Xu'an is truly ruthless. In order to sever ties with Cang Mingze, he actually heartlessly burned his own daughter to death."

Meanwhile, at the Imperial Palace.

A soldier from the Thousand Feather Army entered and recounted the story of the fire at the Cheng family's residence.

"Cheng Zhier was burned to death?" Emperor Cangxuan said in a deep voice.

Cheng Xu'an has such a cruel heart.

"Yes, Your Majesty, the fire destroyed the entire courtyard, and several female corpses were found inside. The number matches up."

Thousand Feather Army Road.

The Crown Prince replied, "No, Cheng Zhi'er is not dead."

Everyone looked at him.

Ying Yufu was also there; they had just finished reporting on everything that had happened in Yuzhou.

Then the Crown Prince said, "Cheng Zhi'er is very clever and cunning. She has learned to hide her talents since she was a child. Even her parents and brothers probably don't understand her."

Given her nature, it's impossible that she couldn't see through Cheng Xu'an's intentions; she won't obediently wait to die.

Ying Yufu said with some displeasure, "Your Highness, how do you know her so well? You even know about how she hid her talents when she was young?"

Emperor Cangxuan frowned as well, "Yes, how do you know Cheng Zhier so well?"

The prince was taken aback, then his beautiful eyes curved into a smile.

He completely ignored Emperor Cangxuan, and instead looked happily at Ying Yufu, saying, "Fu'er, are you jealous?"

Ying Yufu's cheeks flushed, and her eyes widened nervously. "How...how could this be? Your Highness, you've misunderstood. I didn't. I'm very magnanimous."

"Generous?" The prince's face fell.

Ying Yufu stole a glance at Emperor Cangxuan, determined not to leave the impression that she was petty.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Cangxuan snorted coldly and angrily rebuked, "Cang Mingxu, how dare you ask Fu'er to be so magnanimous?"

This was the first time Ying Yufu had heard Emperor Cangxuan call the Crown Prince by his full name.

Crown Prince: "Father, what did I do?"

Emperor Cangxuan slapped the Crown Prince on the head. "You still dare to argue? I'm warning you, you are already Fu'er's person, you can't be fickle!"

"If you dare to betray Fu'er, I will be the first to punish you, understand?"

The crown prince covered his head. "I know, Father, please stop hitting me. If you keep hitting me, you'll make me stupid."

He was already physically weak; if he fought any more, he would really become mentally unstable.

Ying Yufu's face paled, and she said, "Your Majesty, I am truly very magnanimous."

The Crown Prince said, "Fu'er, stop talking. You don't need to be so magnanimous."

Emperor Cangxuan: "Crown Prince, then tell me, why do you know Cheng Zhier so well?"

Crown Prince: "Father, I have a book of interesting stories about all the officials in the court. Have you forgotten it?"

This includes all matters, big and small, concerning all the ministers.

On a large scale, this ranges from forming cliques and factions to embezzlement, bribery, and plotting rebellion.

From trivial matters in the back of the house to the few eggs laid by the hen in the yard.

Emperor Cangxuan was taken aback. "Oh, I forgot about that. I wronged you!"

After saying that, he pushed the Crown Prince away without any remorse and said to Ying Yufu, "Fu'er, the Crown Prince is absolutely not fickle. He's just a bit gossipy. Don't worry."

Ying Yufu nodded stiffly: "Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty."

Emperor Cangxuan nodded, then glanced at the Crown Prince with satisfaction.

The crown prince looked incredulous. He felt as if his father's love had vanished, as if his father no longer valued him but instead valued Fu'er.

For Fu'er's sake, her father even hit and pushed him!

The Crown Prince glanced at Emperor Cangxuan and sneered inwardly. He had initially felt sorry for Emperor Cangxuan's constant toil, but now it seemed that Emperor Cangxuan should be more considerate of himself.

"Fu'er, based on the information I've gathered, Cheng Zhi'er is particularly vengeful. There might be some fun to watch at the Cheng family tonight. Shall we go now?"

Ying Xinfu's curiosity was immediately piqued. Her heart was burning with excitement, but she nodded calmly and said, "Yes, Your Highness."

The Crown Prince pulled Ying Yufu away.

The two of them went out the door and started jogging.

Hurry, hurry, hurry! It would be a shame to miss out on the excitement if we were late.

Emperor Cangxuan watched the two figures leave without any mercy, and his face immediately turned black with anger.

He roared, "These two little bastards have no understanding of my good intentions whatsoever! Whom have I been working for?"

Why bother replying, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince understands perfectly well?"

"Understand? I don't think he understands! And that little girl, I already hinted to her that I promised not to let the Crown Prince take a concubine, yet she didn't understand my intentions at all!"

"Perhaps you understand, but you're just too embarrassed to say it." Why bother trying to appease her?

Emperor Cangxuan glared at He Bi and said, "Why can they go watch the show, but I can't?"

Why bother returning it?

Emperor Cangxuan: "I don't care, I'm going out of the palace to see the excitement."

Why bother returning it?

Why bother returning it? :!"

No, Your Majesty!

But Emperor Cangxuan was determined to go out this time, so why couldn't we stop him?

As soon as he stepped outside, he saw the Empress fainting outside the door.

He didn't even glance at her, and simply walked past the Empress and left.