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

Qi Pingyue winced in pain, staring at the newcomer in disbelief. The excruciating pain made her voice tremble: "W-why?"

"Because your death is the best way to deal with Prince Rui," the newcomer whispered to Qi Pingle with a smile.

However, his smile was a death knell for Qi Pingle!

The newcomer suddenly drew his longsword, and blood spurted out instantly.

Qi Pingyue collapsed to the ground, panting in pain.

As her blood drained away, she grew colder and colder. In her dazed state, she heard the person speaking.

"All set up? Let's light it!"

Qi Pingle stared wide-eyed in horror at the flames outside.

Then, a waist tag was thrown at the door.

Qi Pingyue clearly saw that it was the waist tag of the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence.

She got it.

This was the Marquis of Weiyuan's family killing them, and then trying to frame the Prince Rui's family.

She was nothing more than an insignificant pawn.

The fire quickly grew larger, and the intense flames rapidly engulfed the dilapidated house.

Three days later, in the imperial court, the Prefect of the Capital stepped forward first to report: "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Emperor Kangwu: "Speak."

The Prefect of the Capital wiped the cold sweat from his forehead: "This morning... Old Madam Wei from the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence came to turn herself in."

Emperor Kangwu became interested: "Oh?"

The Prefect of the Capital was sweating profusely.

That was the old lady of the Marquis's mansion; she had come to turn herself in.

It would be better if His Majesty handled this matter.

He can't afford that.

"Your Majesty, Madam Wei is waiting outside the palace," the Prefect of the Capital said, bowing.

Emperor Kangwu chuckled softly: "Summon them."

Soon, Madam Wei followed the eunuch in.

She respectfully performed the full kowtow: "This sinful woman greets Your Majesty."

Emperor Kangwu asked, "The matter hasn't been investigated yet, but the old lady has already turned herself in?"

"It's one thing for this sinful woman not to know, but since I know there was a badge from the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion at the crime scene, I naturally cannot pretend not to know," said Old Madam Wei in a deep voice.

"What's more, those who perished in the fire were Qi Pingle's entire family."

"She left from the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence, so this matter is inextricably linked to the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence."

Emperor Kangwu nodded: "Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Old Madam Wei slowly stood up.

"What has been found out in this case?" Emperor Kangwu asked the Prefect of Jingzhao.

The Prefect of the Capital hurriedly reported back: "The murderer killed people first, then set the fire, and even poured oil on it."

"The bodies inside were burned beyond recognition, and some were difficult to identify."

"However, based on the remaining traces and the relatively intact faces of the corpses, it can be inferred that it was Qi Pingle's family."

"All traces at the scene were destroyed by the fire, except for the half-burnt waist plaque of the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence left at the entrance."

"It seems that this is indeed closely related to the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence," Emperor Kangwu said.

"Your Majesty, I, the sinner, absolutely did not send anyone to do this!" Old Madam Wei said in a deep voice.

"But if anyone wishes for the death of this sinful woman and her family, she will grant their wish."

Prince Rui, standing to the side, remained completely unmoved, his eyes downcast.

He ignored it, but many ministers did keep their eyes on him.

Besides the Prince Rui's family, who else could have the biggest conflict with the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion these days?

"Your Majesty, Princess Chen'an requests an audience," a young eunuch announced as he entered.

Emperor Kangwu smiled and said, "Summon it."

Soon, Qi Zhiyu entered and curtsied to Emperor Kangwu: "Grandfather."

"What's wrong? Coming to the palace so early, is there something you need?" Emperor Kangwu smiled at Qi Zhiyu.

That smile clearly came from the heart.

It's like a grandfather looking at his most beloved child.

But such a smile stung the eyes of the King of Wu.

Father has never smiled at his children like that before!

Father is indeed biased!

"I heard someone killed Qi Pingle," Qi Zhiyu said with a smile. "I've brought the murderer here."

Her words stunned everyone.

Not to mention the civil and military officials, even Old Madam Wei, who came to turn herself in, was stunned.

What's going on?

She set up the trap and prepared various countermeasures.

However, she never expected that Qi Zhiyu would bring a murderer with her.

How is that possible?

Those people were all capable subordinates trained by the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion.

Qi Zhiyu brought it just like that?

wrong!

How could Qi Zhiyu know who killed Qi Pingle and the others?

It must be Qi Zhiyu trying to create a mystery!

Once Madam Wei understood this, she couldn't help but feel disgusted.

Qi Zhiyu, being from the countryside, is indeed unruly and only knows how to attract attention.

Do you think this will exonerate the Prince Rui's Mansion?

She had already prepared all sorts of evidence.

It can definitely be proven that all of this was a deliberate frame-up by the Prince Rui's Mansion against the Marquis of Weiyuan's Mansion!

In that case, it will indirectly prove that everything Tang Jingrou did was orchestrated by Qi Pingle.

Qi Ping Le did all that because it was arranged by Prince Rui.

The purpose was to target the Marquis of Weiyuan's family and thereby depose the King of Wu from his position as crown prince.

Having achieved their objective, the Prince Rui's mansion decided to kill them to silence them!

"Madam Wei, you're not worried at all," Qi Zhiyu said with a soft laugh as she looked at Madam Wei.

"Why are you in such a panic?" Old Madam Wei said in a deep voice. "Finding the real culprit would be the best outcome!"

"I also want to see who is using my Marquis of Weiyuan's token to commit murder."

Her words were practically a blatant attempt to frame someone.

Qi Zhiyu shook her head with amusement: "Madam Wei, what you said is quite interesting."

"Those who use your Weiyuan Marquis's badge to commit murder are naturally people from your Weiyuan Marquis's mansion."

Madam Wei's face darkened: "Does the Princess have any evidence?"

"How about we bring the culprit up here first?" Qi Zhiyu suggested.

"Grandfather, what do you think?"

Emperor Kangwu nodded with a smile: "Granted."

Soon, the guards escorted several people into the main hall.

When those people appeared, Old Madam Wei's expression changed drastically.

These really were the people she sent to kill Qi Pingle's family!

How... how could this happen?

Qi Zhiyu pointed at the people who were being forced to kneel on the ground: "Grandfather, they are the ones who killed Qi Pingle's family."

"And they, they are the guards of the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence."

"Princess, stop talking nonsense!" Old Madam Wei scolded.

"Hey, Madam, are you denying it?" Qi Zhiyu sneered. "You've all seen the guards of the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence, haven't you?"

"You can recognize it, Madam. You can't deny it."

Old Madam Wei said coldly, "These people are indeed guards of my Marquis's residence, but how are they murderers?"

"Princess, do you have any evidence to support your claim?"

"One must not make false accusations before His Majesty!"

Qi Zhiyu smiled slightly: "I have witnesses."

"Someone witnessed them committing the murders."

Qi Zhiyu's words were like cold water dropped into a boiling oil pan, instantly causing an explosion.

The civil and military officials whispered amongst themselves, discussing the matter animatedly.

Old Madam Wei's face was extremely pale.