The Empress Kneels in Her Palace to Admit Her Mistakes After Slaying Her Ways in the Female-Oriented

Wen Cheng spoke with some emotion.

"Brother Chen Liang, it's true that the Princess is of a tranquil nature and doesn't fight or snatch, but what we seek now is not for her to fight or snatch, but for her to reclaim what belongs to the Great Yu Dynasty!"

"She was deeply favored by the emperor and wielded immense power."

"If he just stands up and says something, the world will change dramatically. No matter how arrogant and domineering Tianye is, he will have to keep his temper in check and behave himself."

"At a time like this, I believe the eldest princess can definitely distinguish the difference."

Wen Cheng's words struck a chord with Chen Liang, or rather, with all those who wished to oppose Ren Tianye.

The Great Yu Kingdom has existed for eight hundred years; it's not that there weren't people!

It was Gu Qingyue's reckless behavior that plunged the Great Yu court into a precarious situation.

At this point, if a person of high moral standing were to step forward, how could Ren Tianye be allowed to act recklessly?

Their pride was also stirred up.

He said, "Brother Wencheng, you are right."

"That really was a wake-up call."

"I was overthinking it."

"No matter how indifferent and unambitious the eldest princess may be, she is still a member of the royal family. How could she just stand by and watch the Great Yu royal family fall into the hands of others?"

He paused, took a deep breath, and said, "Brother Wencheng, you just go ahead. I'll make the arrangements for you right now. If you have a safe journey, then that's fine."

"If you are somewhat apprehensive about this journey, we, the ministers of the Great Yu, will certainly stand behind you."

Wen Cheng cupped his hands in greeting.

At that moment, he felt completely at ease.

The fear and anxiety from before were gone, replaced by a surge of passion, and a bright, sunny day lay before me.

After quickly tidying up, he immediately left the mansion.

They even swaggered out of the mansion.

They acted as if they didn't take Ren Tianye and his group seriously at all, and then headed straight for the Princess's residence.

By the time we arrived, it was already dark.

Princess Xiao Ruyi was always indifferent to worldly affairs, practicing vegetarianism and chanting Buddhist scriptures. She would go to bed early every day. At present, although the city was brightly lit with lanterns, the Princess's residence was pitch black.

Wen Cheng didn't take it to heart.

He reached out and knocked on the gate of the Princess's residence.

Soon a man who looked like a butler came out.

The so-called third-rank official in the Prime Minister's office.

Wen Cheng did not dare to be careless. After bowing, he explained his purpose and handed over his visiting card, saying, "Please inform them that this matter is extremely urgent."

"This concerns more than just Mr. Wen's life!"

"It concerns the Great Yu Dynasty, and the fate of this traitor Ren Tianye. I urge you to report this immediately."

The butler looked at Wen Cheng with considerable displeasure.

However, Wen Cheng was, after all, a captain of the Yueqi Cavalry, a high-ranking official. Moreover, those who could sit in this position all had some kind of background, so he said, "Please wait a moment."

"I'll go and report it right away."

The steward, holding the letter, quickly found Princess Xiao Ruyi's personal maid and explained the situation to her.

The personal maid looked troubled.

These days, although there is turmoil in Kyoto, with Tuoba Xiangtai leading a large army to occupy the Imperial Palace and Ren Tianye causing chaos in the court, the Princess has not been affected in any way.

At this time, I've already gone to sleep.

Should we wake the eldest princess now?

"Go quickly. It's an emergency, so we must act expediently. Her Highness the Princess won't blame us."

"Alright," the personal maid replied, then went to inform the servant. A short while later, a gentle yet authoritative voice was heard: "What kind of matter requires such a late-night disturbance?"

"You've disturbed my good sleep."

Princess Xiao Ruyi clearly scolded him a few times before standing up. After looking at the visiting card that Wen Cheng presented, she said, "Wen Cheng, as a subject, you must act in accordance with proper etiquette."

"I'm bothering you late at night, seeking refuge."

"If word gets out, what will become of the royal family's reputation?"

"All I ever wanted in my life was a peaceful and tranquil life; everything else was just fleeting."

"I am so noble, yet you want to drag me into this bloody affair of the court? What kind of behavior is this!"

"Go, tell him to go back!"

The steward was already covered in sweat. After listening to the princess's instructions, he hurried out and saw Wen Cheng shivering from the cold, jumping around like a rooster to keep warm.

He coughed to get Wen Cheng's attention and said, "My lord, Her Highness the Princess has sent me to report to you."

"What did Your Highness say?"

Wen Cheng looked on with anticipation.

"Her Highness the Princess wants you to go back. Don't stay here and dirty the gates of the Princess's residence."

"Wh-what?"

Wen Cheng felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

Unable to believe it, Princess Xiao Ruyi said, "You...you didn't hear me wrong, did you?"

"I have confirmed this again and again; these are the exact words, sir. Please leave!"

"no……"

Before Wen Cheng could react, the steward angrily slammed the gates of the Princess's residence, leaving Wen Cheng alone, bewildered in the wind.

No, you were just rejected like that?

So... a reason that wasn't a valid reason was used to reject him?

This matter concerns the Xiao family's fate!

Princess Xiao Ruyi also has the surname Xiao!

He was loyal to the Great Yu Dynasty, but wasn't he actually loyal to the Xiao family?

He didn't care about his own head or the lives of his entire family; he wanted to kill Ren Tianye as soon as possible. But now he was only seeking temporary protection, and the princess just refused him like that?

it is good!

It's fine to refuse him asylum!

You can't just dismiss me with that one sentence, can you?

His death was that of a subject, insignificant in comparison!

But did the Great Yu dynasty really not care?

Wen Cheng was angry and furious. In addition, Ren Tianye had sent people to arrest him, and he was anxious. He suddenly became reckless and rushed to the gate in front of the Princess's mansion, pounding on it fiercely.

"Your Highness, even if not for my sake, for the sake of the Great Yu Dynasty, shouldn't you step forward?"

"Can you really bear to watch the world of Great Yu fall into the hands of that traitor Ren Tianye?"

"When the late emperor was bedridden, he held your hand and entrusted the world of Great Yu to you, asking you to shoulder the responsibility of protecting His Majesty and the world. How could you..."

"So unmoved?"

Unfortunately, no matter how much Wen Cheng screamed and shouted, there was no further response from the Princess's residence. This left Wen Cheng hoarse, but even more so...

My heart sank!

It wasn't Ren Tianye's ruthlessness that was cold, but rather the Princess's indifference.

Just then, a shout came from behind.

"Brother Wencheng, how is it?"

Wen Cheng turned around and saw Chen Liang leading a group of people towards him. One of them was surrounded by the crowd, like a star surrounded by the moon.

Because it was dark at night, there wasn't even a lamp at the entrance of the Princess's residence, so Wen Cheng couldn't see clearly. However, when faced with Chen Liang's question, his eyes dimmed.

He gave a bitter laugh and said, "Brother Chen Liang, as you predicted, the Princess told me to leave quickly and not to dirty the gates of her residence!"

Chen Liang's expression immediately changed.

"Your Highness, how could you say such a thing?"

"We have devoted our lives to the Great Yu, and at this critical moment of life and death, we are willing to risk our lives. How can you say such a thing, Princess?"

"Wouldn't this chill the hearts of scholars across the land?"

Beside Chen Liang, an angry yet authoritative voice rang out: "This is too much, Xiao Ruyi, it's absolutely too much."

"Doesn't she realize that her status as the eldest princess was bestowed upon her by the Great Yu Dynasty? Now that Great Yu is in trouble, how can she sit idly by?"

Wen Cheng then noticed that next to Chen Liang was an elderly man with white hair and beard, vigorous spirit, dressed in official robes, and with an imposing demeanor.

It was none other than Pei Jingzhi, the Grand Master of Ceremonies.

Not only was he of extraordinary status, but he was also a "family friend" who grew up with the eldest princess. He was a veteran of three reigns and a member of the royal family.

He was always highly respected in the imperial court.

Even when Empress Xiao Mingzhao forced her ministers to marry Tuoba Xiangtai, it was he and other trusted ministers like the Duke of Zhenguo who stood up to advise against it.

Just as the Duke of Zhenguo had the custom of carrying a coffin to remonstrate with the emperor, he was similar, once threatening Xiao Mingzhao with a hunger strike.

He can be described as the pillar of the Great Yu Dynasty, a white jade pillar supporting the sky, and a purple gold beam spanning the sea!

Seeing him gave Wen Cheng a sense of reassurance.

He quickly said, "Please, Lord Pei, uphold justice for me. We must ask the Princess to come out and take charge of the situation."

Pei Jingzhi nodded, helped Wen Cheng up, and said, "Although the Princess is of a detached nature, this matter is extraordinary and concerns the fate of the Great Yu Kingdom."

"I believe she's just confused for a moment. Once I go in and explain the bigger picture, she'll surely come to her senses."

"Join forces with us and fight against that scoundrel Ren Tianye!"

After saying this, Pei Jingzhi strode forward.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the Princess's residence, he loudly proclaimed, "This old minister, Pei Jingzhi, Grand Master of Ceremonies, pays his respects to Your Highness the Princess."

"Please, Your Highness, open the door!"

Pei Jingzhi's shouts carried considerable weight.

After shouting this three times, the tightly closed gates of the Princess's residence were opened again, and the steward, who had just looked disgusted and annoyed, now wore a fawning smile.

"Lord Pei, what brings you here so late at night?"

"Our eldest princess has already gone to sleep."

"Hmph!" Pei Jingzhi sneered, "The nation is in peril, and the survival of the Great Yu Dynasty is at stake. His Majesty has been nowhere to be seen for a long time. In such a critical moment, how can the Eldest Princess be sleeping?"

"With countless officials toiling day and night, how can the Princess sleep peacefully?"

Pei Jingzhi immediately began with a accusation, which frightened the steward so much that he dared not say anything more. He could only try to calm Pei Jingzhi down before reporting the situation.

A short while later, the butler came out again and invited Pei Jingzhi inside.

Upon arriving at the side hall of the main hall, just as they sat down, the steward served them a cup of chrysanthemum tea. This was tea made from the flowers that Princess Xiao Ruyi loved most, and she would never normally show it to outsiders. It was quite an exception for Pei Jingzhi to do so now.

Pei Jingzhi, however, was in no mood for anything and waited anxiously.

Fortunately, Princess Xiao Ruyi did not dare to keep Pei Jingzhi waiting for too long. A moment later, she came out wearing a moon-white satin outer robe with dark patterns and a dark blue cross-collar inner garment.

Her eyes were calm and peaceful, and her simple clothes made her face look gentle. She had no trace of the arrogance of a noble lady and her posture was dignified and graceful.

"Jingzhi, why have you come so late at night?"

The eldest princess clearly knew what it was about, but she still asked another question without being arrogant or impatient.

Pei Jingzhi was not so polite.

His mother was the late emperor's wet nurse. She and the eldest princess studied together with the Grand Tutor from a young age and learned riding and archery from the Imperial Guards. Although they were called emperor and subject, they privately addressed each other as brother and sister.

Now, Pei Jingzhi looked at this "younger sister" and was furious. He roared, "You know nothing about what's happening in the capital?"

Princess Xiao Ruyi lowered her brows.

He nodded and said, "I know a little."

"Things have escalated to such a great extent, I think you should be aware of it!" Pei Jingzhi said, "Since you know, why are you still staying in the Princess's residence without making any move?"

"Can't you understand why His Majesty has disappeared?"

"Still no sign of Ren Tianye abusing his power and demonstrating his authority?"

"I still can't believe that if things continue like this, the Great Yu dynasty will change hands, and the Great Yu, which has lasted for eight hundred years, will be reduced to ashes in an instant!"

Xiao Ruyi remained silent with her brows lowered.

Pei Jingzhi was getting impatient: "Say something!"

"Many ministers are holding their breath, waiting for someone to raise their voice and shout, 'Kill Ren Tianye, kill Tuoba Xiangtai, and save His Majesty!'"

"You are the eldest princess; how can you sit idly by at a time like this?"

"Have you perhaps forgotten the late emperor's instructions to you?"

"You've forgotten, your title of Princess was bestowed upon you by the Great Yu Dynasty. If the Great Yu Dynasty is gone, your title of Princess will also be gone!"

Such a direct rebuke, delivered with such anger, forced Princess Xiao Ruyi to respond. She raised her head and said, "Jingzhi, although Ren Tianye is arrogant, he is ultimately a court official."

"Although you are loyal to the emperor, you are also court officials."

"If you resort to violence, how are you any different from him?"

"If I were like you, how would I be different from him?"

"We're all court officials. What can't we sit down, have a cup of tea, and discuss it calmly?"

"Even if drinking tea is not an option, you don't need to be so secretive, do you? You should prepare generous gifts and visit Ren Tianye in person to have a proper talk."

"What is it that the court of Great Yu cannot resolve?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Jingzhi stood up abruptly in anger.

"Are you stupid!"

"Ren Tianye is a rebellious minister. Since we are loyal to the emperor and love our country, we are naturally irreconcilable enemies with Ren Tianye."

"Between Ren Tianye and me, it's either you die or I live; there's no middle ground."

"How could you possibly have such a thought?"

After a pause, Pei Jingzhi angrily said, "I'll ask you one last question: are you going to get involved in this matter, or not?"

"Do you intend to be a princess enjoying a peaceful life, waiting for Ren Tianye to seize power and depose you? Or do you want to join forces with us, kill Ren Tianye, protect the Great Yu kingdom, and fulfill the mission entrusted to you by the late emperor?"

Princess Xiao Ruyi did not answer.

"Say something!" Pei Jingzhi urged impatiently, "Are you just going to stand by and watch the Great Yu Dynasty suffer like this?"

The eldest princess then said, "Jingzhi, life is full of hardships."

"Just bear with it and it will pass."

"Don't get angry!"

Pei Jingzhi: "..."

I really want to curse out loud, "Fuck you!"

But looking at Princess Xiao Ruyi's calm and composed face, he knew that saying anything more would be useless, and he couldn't help but feel the same way as Wen Cheng.

—My initial enthusiasm cooled down considerably.

He got up and left immediately.

"You people will ruin the entire Great Yu kingdom sooner or later!"

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