The whole family is obsessed with love? The princess woke them up one after another.

Emperor Kangwu smiled.

His laughter echoed throughout the hall, striking the hearts of every minister with clarity.

One blow after another, until they were drenched in cold sweat.

Marquis Weiyuan regrets it!

He shouldn't have listened to Tang Jingrou and said he would take in Qi Pingle, making the world think that Prince Rui and his family were cold-blooded and heartless.

it's good now.

He didn't know whether others thought the Rui family was cold-blooded and ruthless; he just felt that his head and neck weren't firmly connected.

"Your Majesty..." Tang Jingrou stammered, struggling to explain.

"It all started because Prince Rui drove Qi Pingle out of Prince Rui's residence."

"I only felt sorry for the child and wanted to inquire about the situation..."

"I never imagined that the princess would hold a grudge, which is why she has been targeting my family in every way."

Qi Zhiyu really wanted to applaud Tang Jingrou; even at this point, she was still trying to shift the blame.

"Yes, it's all my fault," Qi Zhiyu readily admitted.

Tang Jingrou's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed excitedly, "Your Majesty, listen, even the princess herself admitted it!"

Madam Wei felt a wave of dizziness wash over her, wishing she could beat that stupid woman to death.

Qi Zhiyu sighed, "It was my fault that her maidservant acted so disrespectfully, calling my father like a servant."

"It was my fault that you didn't go looking for your own sister, but instead went to your brother-in-law who was obsessed with you."

"It was my fault for telling her to throw dirty water at our house, making others think that everyone in the Prince Rui's Mansion is a bully who uses their power to oppress others!"

"Grandfather, I was so wrong."

Every word Qi Zhiyu uttered was like a slap in the face, leaving Tang Jingrou blushing and speechless.

Qi Jingxi burst out laughing, then quickly covered her mouth.

But his eyes sparkled as he looked at his sister with admiration.

His sister is amazing.

In an instant, Tang Jingrou's hypocritical facade was stripped away.

"Tang, explain yourself to me," Emperor Kangwu said.

Tang Jingrou trembled with fear, her mouth opened and closed, but she couldn't utter a single word.

not like this!

This shouldn't be happening!

Clearly, clearly... clearly Prince Rui should dote on her in every way.

Why did it turn out like this?

"My father was made crown prince at a young age, and his wife was naturally a well-educated legitimate daughter, and could never be a concubine's daughter," Qi Zhiyu said.

"Besides, in looks, talent, character... in which way do you surpass my mother?"

Qi Zhiyu looked Tang Jingrou up and down and suddenly laughed: "However, there are a few things that my mother is not as good as you in."

Tang Jingrou's expression changed drastically, sensing that what Qi Zhiyu was about to say was definitely not a good thing.

"Princess!" she shouted sharply.

Unfortunately, could she stop Qi Zhiyu?

"Your feigned pitifulness, innocence, and kindness far surpass my mother's. Especially your methods of seducing men, my mother would absolutely be ashamed of herself." Qi Zhiyu sincerely praised.

Tang Jingrou was overwhelmed with shame and indignation, feeling as if her whole body was on fire.

"Princess, please have some decency!" Marquis Weiyuan could no longer tolerate it.

If Qi Zhiyu said that about Tang Jingrou, wouldn't that mean she didn't take him seriously?

"What? Marquis Weiyuan, do you think I'm wrong?" Qi Zhiyu asked curiously, "Don't you think Tang's methods of seducing men are quite remarkable?"

Marquis Weiyuan said coldly, "That's because my wife is so charming. Prince Rui couldn't control himself. Are you going to blame my wife for that?"

The officials in the hall nodded repeatedly, agreeing that what Marquis Weiyuan said made perfect sense.

Qi Zhiyu burst into laughter: "Marquis Weiyuan, I'm talking about you!"

"Back then, you were the heir of a noble family, yet you chose to marry a concubine's daughter who was later made legitimate, instead of so many other daughters from prestigious families... Isn't that enough to demonstrate your wife's capabilities?"

Marquis Weiyuan's expression changed drastically, and Old Madam Wei closed her eyes in embarrassment.

She had opposed it back then.

However, he threatened to kill himself.

As a mother, how could she really just stand by and watch her son die?

"Nonsense! The Tang family has always been dutiful and has never overstepped its bounds," Marquis Weiyuan retorted loudly.

If Tang Jingrou ruins her reputation, he won't fare any better, as they are husband and wife.

"You're keeping to your proper place? So that means you didn't have any contact before you got married?" Qi Zhiyu asked curiously.

"Of course," Marquis Weiyuan said decisively.

Qi Zhiyu clicked her tongue in amazement: "That's strange then."

"I believe that the daughters of all the lords are dutiful and proper. How come Marquis Weiyuan didn't fancy any other daughters back then, but chose Tang Jingrou instead?"

"When you gentlemen choose a wife for your son, do you choose a legitimate daughter or a concubine's daughter who has been elevated to the status of legitimate wife?"

The ministers froze; the answer was obvious, so what else was there to say?

"In that case, I have to think about it more," Qi Zhiyu sighed.

"Back then, my father had already married my mother. My father was the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace... and the Marquis of Weiyuan, who was also the heir apparent of the Marquis of Weiyuan at that time, married Tang Jingrou, and then the unexpected happened."

"For example, my father was obsessed with Tang Jingrou, and he loved her but could not have her."

"For example, my father acted absurdly and bullied others."

"For example... my father was deposed, and the current crown prince has taken the throne."

"And the current crown prince... the things behind it are terrifying to think about."

"Oh, by the way, Tang's mother was also someone who went from being a concubine to becoming the principal wife after my maternal grandmother passed away."

"I have to say... the Tang mother and daughter are both very lucky."

Marquis Weiyuan was so frightened that his mind went blank.

They know what they've done with Tang Jingrou over the years.

They certainly couldn't talk about that kind of thing openly.

It's really awful to say that the current crown prince rose to power by using a woman.

Moreover, there was another deeper meaning behind Qi Zhiyu's words... The reason why the Crown Prince is the Crown Prince now is entirely because of the incident involving Prince Rui.

The Crown Prince became the heir apparent not because of his own abilities, but because His Majesty chose him as a second-best option.

This... This... Regardless of what the civil and military officials think, even the Crown Prince himself cannot accept it.

"Everyone can think about it!" Qi Zhiyu said loudly.

"How exceptionally talented and brilliant my father was back then!"

"Now, every single task the Crown Prince undertakes... wasn't waived by my father?"

The distant memories of those former officials who once followed Prince Rui were stirred.

Prince Rui, once a spirited and composed young man, was a shining pearl.

At that time, they believed that once Prince Rui ascended the throne, the country would surely be revitalized.

They were once triumphant and full of ambition... wanting to follow Prince Rui and make a name for themselves.

But when did that passion turn cold?

It was Prince Rui's repeated concessions and abandonments that chilled their hearts.

The eerie silence in the main hall made Marquis Weiyuan hear only his own rapid heartbeat.

Each blow was like being slowly sliced ​​to death.

What, what's going on?

Wasn't this about Qi Zhiyu?

How did this get brought up about the position of Crown Prince?