Emperor Kangwu looked down at Wei Yifeng: "How are you? Are you alright?"

"Release them?"

Wei Yifeng kowtowed deeply: "Your Majesty, I would also like to request that Your Majesty restore my father's title."

"Would you exchange your military achievements for this?" Emperor Kangwu asked with a smile.

Wei Yifeng answered without hesitation, "Yes."

The atmosphere in the hall instantly became tense. Consort De held her breath and looked at Emperor Kangwu with trepidation.

The only one unaffected was Qi Zhiyu, who continued to enjoy the food in front of her.

It was as if everything that happened in the palace had nothing to do with her.

Emperor Kangwu spoke: "Summon them to the palace."

Consort De's anxious heart finally relaxed, and her eyes showed joy.

Wei Yifeng also breathed a sigh of relief.

His achievements on the battlefield forced the Siyun tribe to negotiate peace, something that had never happened before.

If it weren't for Qi Zhiyu's interference later, he would have been the one to make the greatest contribution.

Qi Zhiyu's insistence on showing off overshadowed the glory that should have belonged to him.

But merit is merit, and it's real.

If Your Majesty does not reward them, it will chill the hearts of the soldiers.

After a while, the three members of the Wei family were brought up.

They were kept in custody, though they didn't suffer much.

However, a prisoner is still a prisoner, and he still looked somewhat disheveled.

The three knelt down upon entering the hall to pay their respects to Emperor Kangwu.

"Wei Yifeng must use his military achievements to reclaim your title of Marquis of Weiyuan," Emperor Kangwu said calmly.

"Wei Chengjiang, you have a good son."

Upon hearing this, Wei Chengjiang, the former Marquis of Weiyuan, bowed deeply with a face full of shame.

"Wei Yifeng, you can exchange your military merits for this. I grant your request," Emperor Kangwu said.

Wei Chengjiang hurriedly kowtowed to express his gratitude.

Old Madam Wei was so excited that tears streamed down her face. Her beloved grandson was truly capable.

Tang Jingrou looked at her son with excitement, feeling both proud and gratified.

As long as her son is around, her position in the Wei family is secure.

This title of Marquis was earned by her son through his military exploits.

Just as the Wei family was getting excited, Tang Jingrou couldn't resist giving Princess Rui a provocative look.

She has a good son!

How can Tang Ya-hui compare to her?

"Lady of the Marquis of Weiyuan, are you looking at my mother like that to provoke her?" Qi Zhiyu asked slowly, holding a teacup in her hand.

Tang Jingrou said with a smug look, "Princess, you've misunderstood."

"I just miss my sister so much, and I want to see her more often in the future."

Qi Zhiyu chuckled softly: "Your identity...is that related to my mother?"

She asked with a casual curiosity, "Are you worthy?"

Tang Jingrou's expression changed: "Princess, my husband has been restored to his title, and I will still be the wife of the Marquis of Weiyuan."

"What's wrong with spending more time with Princess Rui?"

Qi Zhiyu gave a mocking smile: "But my mother doesn't want to see you."

Tang Jingrou swayed, seemingly unable to accept this reality: "Sister, we are blood sisters."

"Can't you...can't you at least be a little closer to me for Father's sake?"

"This way, Father can rest easy!"

Princess Rui frowned in disgust.

She felt nauseous.

Qi Zhiyu asked curiously, "You don't know what your mother did, do you?"

Tang Jingrou's heart skipped a beat. What's wrong?

What happened?

"Then ask your good son and let him tell you," Qi Zhiyu said with a smile.

"Even though he just returned from the border not long ago, he should know what's going on."

Tang Jingrou was extremely anxious: "Feng'er, what happened to your grandmother? What happened?"

Wei Yifeng really didn't want to talk about his maternal grandmother in front of everyone.

But... things have come to this point, he can't just stay silent.

Wei Yifeng had no choice but to tell Tang Jingrou what had happened.

After hearing this, Tang Jingrou's mind went blank.

"This...this is impossible!" Tang Jingrou was extremely distressed. She frantically denied it, "My mother would never poison my father!"

"No way!"

"Have you forgotten?" Qi Zhiyu reminded her, urging her not to downplay the issue. "She even tried to pin the blame on the King of Wu."

"Sigh..." Qi Zhiyu sighed, "Your mother is so good to you."

"To avenge you, she took a risk and used her husband's life to frame two princes of the court."

"She's really ruthless."

"No, no... You're talking nonsense, my mother wouldn't do that!" Tang Jingrou retorted loudly.

Wei Chengjiang was furious.

He had just regained his title of Marquis when Tang Jingrou's mother caused this commotion.

What are they trying to do?

Can't stand to see him doing well?

He initially thought that marrying Tang Jingrou would keep Prince Rui in check, but now that he sees it... it really is a losing proposition!

"We have both witnesses and physical evidence," Qi Zhiyu said coldly.

"The Prefect of the Capital presided over the trial, and the Emperor's grandfather handed down the verdict... Don't you think your mother was wronged?"

"You mean... that the Prefect of the Capital's handling of the case was unclear, or that Grandfather couldn't distinguish right from wrong?"

Tang Jingrou was so frightened that her legs went weak and she collapsed to the ground.

She didn't know what to say, so she could only shake her head nervously.

The joy she felt upon learning that her husband had been restored to his title was instantly replaced by grief and indignation.

Her mother, her maternal grandparents' family... are gone!

What did she become in the future?

Daughter of a sinner?

"Your Majesty, I had no idea that the Tian family would commit such a heinous act." Wei Chengjiang hurriedly kowtowed and begged for forgiveness.

"Never mind, your mother-in-law is just being overly protective of her daughter, I understand her feelings," Emperor Kangwu said magnanimously.

"I am also a father. If anything happens to my child, I will do everything in my power to make the perpetrator pay the price!"

Emperor Kangwu's words made the King of Wu look up abruptly, and then his heart felt as if it had been punched hard.

The pain was so intense that his vision blurred!

Father Emperor, Father Emperor was looking at Prince Rui when he said this!

In Father's heart, the only child is Prince Rui, right?

Does it not count at all?

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Wei Chengjiang was relieved that His Majesty had not taken his anger out on them.

Upon seeing this scene, Tang Jingrou's panicked heart calmed down.

Even if something happens to her mother, even if her maternal grandparents' family is gone, she will still be the Lady of Weiyuan Marquis!

With her son backing her up, she will never be divorced!

She did give birth to a good son after all!

"Sister, it was my mother who acted recklessly." Tang Jingrou quickly composed herself and stood up to bow to Princess Rui.

"I will visit my sister more often in the future, so that we sisters can stay close."

"Some misunderstandings and barriers can't ultimately overcome the bond between us sisters."

"With your status... I'm afraid you won't have a chance to step foot in my house." Before Princess Rui could even speak, Qi Zhiyu blocked her way.

Tang Jingrou frowned slightly: "Princess, no matter what my mother is like, I am still the wife of Marquis Weiyuan."

"Lady of the Marquis of Weiyuan?" Qi Zhiyu chuckled softly.

Tang Jingrou wanted to continue to disgust her mother, but how could she possibly agree to that?

Qi Zhiyu looked at Emperor Kangwu with an exceptionally bright smile: "Grandfather, I want to abolish the title of Marquis of Weiyuan."

"Demote him to commoner status and never employ him again!"

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