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

After the King of Wu entered the palace, he knelt down and paid his respects.

After Emperor Kangwu told him to rise, he asked, "Fourth Prince, what is it?"

The King of Wu respectfully said, "Father, Qi Jinghong was severely beaten by bandits yesterday and was seriously injured."

Emperor Kangwu frowned: "Why not go to the palace to summon the imperial physician?"

The King of Wu cupped his hands and said, "Fortunately, the injury was not fatal, and there is no danger to his life. Therefore, I should not disturb Father and cause him worry."

Emperor Kangwu looked at the King of Wu but said nothing.

Qi Jingchen sighed inwardly.

If the Prince of Wu really didn't want his grandfather to worry, wouldn't it have been better to state the extent of Qi Jinghong's injuries directly when he first mentioned them?

The King of Wu's repeated tests were truly hurtful.

My grandfather was the ruler of a country. Even if we were just ordinary people, it would be tiring if the family members always harbored thoughts of testing each other.

King Wu did not receive a response from Emperor Kangwu. He lowered his eyes, concealing the disappointment and heartache in them.

As expected, his father didn't care about him.

Therefore, he didn't even care about his own son.

If Qi Jingchen or Qi Jingxi were injured, would Father Emperor still be so calm?

King Wu suppressed his grief: "Father, this matter is not simple."

Emperor Kangwu nodded: "Indeed, they are not simple. There are still people in the capital who dare to target the imperial family's offspring."

The King of Wu explained, "This matter is not merely about my child being beaten; it also concerns the stability of the kingdom and the state."

"Oh? How so?" Emperor Kangwu became interested.

The fourth brother is about to play something big.

What does he want to do?

"This is the jade pendant that the thief left behind at the scene," King Wu said, taking out the jade pendant. "If I am not mistaken, this jade pendant belongs to Qi Jingxi."

Emperor Kangwu glanced at Prince Rui: "Eldest son, go and take a look."

"Yes." Prince Rui cupped his hands, then walked over, took the jade pendant from Prince Wu's hand, and examined it carefully. "Father, this is indeed the jade pendant that Qi Jingxi always carries with him."

Qi Jingchen frowned. What's going on?

"No wonder the Prefect of the Capital came to my residence yesterday and insisted that it was Qi Jingxi who beat someone." Prince Rui looked at Prince Wu.

"Since you have such evidence, why didn't you give it to the Prefect of the Capital at the time?"

The King of Wu gave a helpless, bitter smile: "Brother, don't you think this looks like a conspiracy?"

"The two children have no past grievances or present animosity, so why would my brother's son beat my son?"

"Who ultimately benefits from our brothers' infighting?"

Emperor Kangwu raised an eyebrow; the fourth prince had finally come to his senses.

Prince Rui looked at the jade pendant in his hand with a puzzled expression, then cupped his hands and said, "Father, perhaps we should have Qi Jingxi come over."

"Yes." Emperor Kangwu naturally agreed.

Qi Jingxi arrived very quickly.

After he bowed and rose, Prince Rui said, "Your jade pendant."

Qi Jingxi looked at the jade pendant handed over by Prince Rui, and touched her waist in surprise: "Father, I didn't lose my jade pendant."

As Qi Jingxi spoke, she took off her jade pendant and handed it to Prince Rui.

Prince Rui took them and saw that, sure enough, the two jade pendants were exactly the same.

Prince Rui had a eunuch present the two jade pendants to Emperor Kangwu.

Emperor Kangwu observed carefully and found that they were indeed identical, even the carving marks were exactly the same.

The King of Wu saw all of this and sneered inwardly.

He didn't fall into the trap Qi Zhiyu dug this time.

If he were to angrily confront his father with this jade pendant, then when Qi Jingxi produced his own jade pendant, it would be as if he were the one falsely accusing Qi Jingxi.

Qi Zhiyu only knows how to play these ridiculous tricks.

Unfortunately, Qi Zhiyu's plan backfired this time.

He wasn't fooled!

"What's going on?" Emperor Kangwu asked, frowning.

The King of Wu said loudly, "Father, I find this matter strange. I thought about it all night and decided that I should report it to you."

"This matter must indeed be thoroughly investigated," Emperor Kangwu said in a deep voice.

The King of Wu smiled and looked at the Prince of Rui. He was certain that the person who beat his son was someone from the Prince of Rui's mansion.

As long as Father Emperor investigates thoroughly, the truth will surely be revealed.

Doesn't Qi Zhiyu like to make a big fuss?

He'll give it a shot too.

No matter how much he and Prince Rui fought, they always maintained a semblance of decorum.

But if fists and feet are used, then the meaning is different.

If they tear off all pretenses and start fighting without regard for anything else, and this provokes internal strife... can Prince Rui bear the consequences?

Emperor Kangwu immediately appointed people to thoroughly investigate the matter.

He even brought Qi Jinghong into the palace and, in front of Emperor Kangwu, inquired in detail about the situation at that time.

"Grandfather, I don't believe my brother did this either." Qi Jinghong had been instructed by the King of Wu, and he spoke according to the King's instructions.

"However, in order to clear my brother of suspicion, please investigate his whereabouts and prove his innocence. Only in this way can we convince the public."

The King of Wu echoed, "Father, this matter should indeed be proven. We cannot wrong Qi Jingxi and allow him to be criticized by the world."

Emperor Kangwu nodded: "Tell me, where were you at that time?"

Just as Qi Jingxi was about to speak, she heard a familiar voice: "Grandfather, there's no need to investigate anymore. I've already brought over the accomplice who assaulted him."

Princess Chen'an was the only one who could go directly to the main hall without needing to be announced.

Upon seeing Qi Zhiyu, Emperor Kangwu immediately smiled: "Chen'an, is this the person you're talking about?"

"Yes." Qi Zhiyu pushed the person she was pulling forward.

The man fell heavily to the ground with a thud.

The ministers nearby couldn't help but twitch their lips; it sounded painful.

The princess truly didn't hold back.

"Who is this person?" Emperor Kangwu asked curiously.

Before Qi Zhiyu could speak, someone rushed in to report: "Your Majesty, the Third Princess and Prince Qi request an audience."

Emperor Kangwu was somewhat puzzled, but he still summoned them in.

King Wu frowned. What was going on?

Why are Qi Yan and his wife in the palace too?

The Third Princess entered, and before she could even bow, she lunged at Qi Zhiyu, shouting, "Chen An, I'm going to kill you!"

Qi Zhiyu raised her hand and slapped him across the face.

Before the third princess could even get close, she was whipped around twice like a top and fell to the side.

Fortunately, Qi Yan arrived in time and caught the Third Princess, preventing her from falling.

"Chen An!" the Third Princess shouted sternly.

"Insolence!" Emperor Kangwu sneered.

Qi Yanhe hurriedly pulled the Third Princess to bow.

The third princess reluctantly bowed and said, "Father, please calm down. I am really too angry."

"Getting angry is your excuse for behaving disrespectfully before the Emperor?" Qi Zhiyu sneered. "If you get any angrier, are you going to kill your grandfather?"

Emperor Kangwu: "..."

The Third Princess was furious: "Chen An, stop talking nonsense!"

"If you hadn't stormed into my house and vandalized it, how could I have behaved so rudely?"

Vandalism?

The officials looked at Qi Zhiyu in surprise. What was Princess Chen'an trying to do?

"Peace be with you, Emperor Kangwu." He looked at Qi Zhiyu.

Qi Zhiyu smiled slightly and said, "Grandfather, you can't blame me for this."

"Someone deliberately carved my second brother's personal jade pendant to frame him for assault. How could I not go and find the culprit?"