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

Qi Zhiyu was smiling as she spoke.

Her smile was absolutely beautiful.

But the Zheng family only sensed a chilling intent to wipe them out in her smile.

How could they possibly produce those things in such a short time?

"What?" Qi Zhiyu asked in surprise. "Shouldn't things that were accepted under duress be properly stored in the warehouse?"

"Either the engagement is dissolved and everything is returned, or you get married and she'll be taken along as part of your dowry."

"Isn't this one of the two ways the Zheng family would handle this?"

Zheng Mingxuan panicked.

The money was fine, but the things... she couldn't come up with them for the time being.

"Don't stay silent," Qi Zhiyu chuckled. "Everyone's watching. Give me an explanation."

"Whether I wronged you or you really did something shameless, there needs to be a conclusion."

Lord Zheng wished he could beat Zheng Mingxuan to death!

Didn't she say that Qi Jingchen was devoted to her and let her do whatever she wanted with him?

What's going on here?

Zheng Mingxuan managed to squeeze out a few words: "Princess, our Zheng family is small, and our storeroom is not big either."

"To make it easier to store, the items are mixed together. It will take several days to check them one by one."

"No need for such trouble." Qi Zhiyu waved her hand, and immediately a guard stepped forward.

"I brought the whole list. Here, I'll read one item, and you each take out one. It won't get mixed up or confused!"

Lord Zheng, who was kneeling, almost collapsed to the ground because his legs were so weak.

"Come, read it aloud first, so the Zheng family can hear it," Qi Zhiyu instructed.

The guard immediately unfolded the list and read it aloud clearly.

The onlookers immediately quieted down, eager to hear what was going on.

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.

The silver alone amounted to 100,000 taels.

Not to mention rare books, ancient paintings, guqin (a traditional Chinese stringed instrument), and other things that are hard to come by even if you have the money.

"Lord Zheng, did you hear me clearly?" Qi Zhiyu asked.

Lord Zheng said in a hoarse voice, "Your Majesty, I heard you."

"Lord Zheng, please stop kneeling. Take the items according to the list," Qi Zhiyu said.

Lord Zheng tried to get up, but his legs gave way and he knelt down heavily again.

Someone nearby sneered.

He no longer cared about it.

Because he was shivering from the cold.

He didn't know how to get the things.

He had already given away many good things.

They don't have any at home!

Judging from Lord Zheng's reaction, who couldn't see that something fishy was going on?

While everyone else waited to see the spectacle, Emperor Kangwu in the palace stared at the imperial son-in-law with a gloomy expression.

The evidence of accepting bribes was hidden by the prince consort at home as a precaution, a way out for himself.

Unexpectedly, it was unearthed and has now become a death warrant for his conviction.

"Your Majesty..." the prince consort pleaded, trembling.

Emperor Kangwu ignored him and instead looked at the Prince of Wu beside him: "Back then, it was you who recommended him for the task of building the dikes."

The King of Wu knelt down with a thud: "Father, I truly had no idea he would be so audacious!"

Emperor Kangwu said knowingly, "You don't know."

The King of Wu dared not speak; his heart was in his throat.

"Take him away," Emperor Kangwu said casually.

"Your Majesty!" the prince consort cried out in terror, "Your Majesty, this sinner is guilty, deserving of death!"

"But my children are of royal blood. I beg Your Majesty to forgive them and spare their lives!"

Emperor Kangwu smiled this time, a very faint smile appearing on his lips.

"Royal bloodline?"

Emperor Kangwu lamented, "Can the imperial bloodline really cause millions of ordinary people to drown and countless families to be torn apart?"

"How dare you even plead for them?"

The prince consort's mind went blank for a moment, and his face turned ashen.

He knew there was no turning back.

The prince consort was taken away, and none of his family members escaped; they were all arrested.

Emperor Kangwu remained silent, and none of the people in the room dared to speak.

"The position of Vice Minister of Revenue has become vacant. Do you have any candidates to recommend?" Emperor Kangwu asked.

The Minister of Revenue dared not speak.

His subordinate had just gotten into trouble, and it was already a stroke of luck that he, as the superior, hadn't incurred the Emperor's wrath.

No one answered, so Emperor Kangwu asked, "Elder brother, you speak."

Prince Rui cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is discerning and naturally has the most suitable candidate."

Emperor Kangwu glared at him, thinking, "What a sly fellow!"

Prince Rui lowered his eyes, pretending not to feel his father's gaze.

Emperor Kangwu chuckled and asked, "Fourth Prince, who are your candidates?"

The King of Wu, still kneeling, hurriedly refused: "Father, I misjudged someone last time, and I dare not recommend anyone recklessly now."

"What, none of you have a suitable candidate?" Emperor Kangwu sneered.

"Fourth Prince, your understanding of the court... has greatly disappointed me!"

Having been the crown prince for so many years, he still couldn't tell who was suitable for which position.

How could Emperor Kangwu not be angry?

Is this the crown prince who was ceded after the eldest brother backed down?

What a piece of trash!

King Wu naturally sensed Emperor Kangwu's anger.

He gritted his teeth: "Father, I think there is someone who might be capable of doing the job."

"Tell me," Emperor Kangwu said calmly.

"Zheng Hongshan, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue," King Wu hurriedly said.

Emperor Kangwu remained silent, and the Prince of Wu immediately explained, "Zheng Hongshan is meticulous in his work and incorruptible in his character."

"Even though he had no foundation back then, he still managed to get to where he is today step by step after high school."

Even though he had already reached the fifth rank in officialdom, he remained honest and dutiful.

"The household was simple, with only two concubines, and no secrets or shady dealings in the inner quarters."

"Zheng Hongshan?" Emperor Kangwu recalled, "His writings back then were fairly standard."

"Rank five, that's quite a fast promotion."

The King of Wu immediately echoed, "Yes."

"Over the years, he has handled many tasks perfectly."

"His abilities and character are widely recognized among his colleagues."

Emperor Kangwu did not express his opinion.

To increase credibility, the King of Wu added, "Moreover, Zheng Hongshan and Prince Rui are related by marriage."

Emperor Kangwu looked at Prince Rui: "Elder brother, is that so?"

Prince Rui cupped his hands and said, "I am indeed engaged to Miss Zheng."

King Wu smiled and said, "Father, Prince Rui also approves of the Zheng family."

"It's clear that Zheng Hongshan is a good candidate and has no problems with him."

Emperor Kangwu's gaze fell on Prince Rui's face.

Prince Rui said, "Father, I wish to dissolve the marriage agreement with the Zheng family."

"Why?" Emperor Kangwu asked, puzzled.

"Yes, Your Majesty, why?" King Wu was also puzzled.

"Because Zheng Mingxuan was disrespectful and talked back to me!" Qi Zhiyu walked in directly.

Everyone was shocked.

Does Princess Chen'an not need to announce her arrival at the Imperial Study?

The King of Wu scolded, "Chen'an, you have no manners at all! How dare you trespass into the Imperial Study!"

Emperor Kangwu frowned: "I gave my permission. Do you have any objections?"

King of Wu: "..."