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

In the original world, only children would play such childish tricks.

This makes it easy for others to see through, and only a child would use it in a presumptuous way.

Of course, children will always grow up.

Being exposed and suffering a loss leaves a deep impression, and one will naturally grow from that experience.

As for those that fail to grow...

Qi Zhiyu smiled and casually looked the man up and down: "Come on, tell me, what's your name and where do you live?"

The man replied, "My surname is Xu, and my given name is Yanwu Xu..."

"You don't need to try to be all highbrow with me," Qi Zhiyu interrupted the man with a raised hand. "Straightforward and simple."

"You're not worth wasting my time."

Wouldn't it be better for her to use this time to rest, read a storybook, or listen to music?

The man choked on his words and quickly changed his story: "My name is Xu Hongming, and I live outside Wuyang City."

"Outside Wuyang City?" Qi Zhiyu smiled slightly. "There are mountains upon mountains over there."

"Yes," Xu Hongming said proudly, "Our humble family all enjoys this kind of carefree, hermit-like life..."

"Do you have a land deed?" Qi Zhiyu's question was like a slap in the face, shattering all the pride in Xu Hongming's eyes.

Xu Hongming was filled with hatred.

Does Qi Zhiyu only see vulgar things like gold and silver?

"Why aren't you answering?" Qi Zhiyu pressed. "This house, built without purchasing land from the imperial court, has been inhabited by generations of people?"

"No, no, no..." Xu Hongming quickly explained, "There is a land deed, yes."

"Oh," Qi Zhiyu replied.

Xu Hongming: "..."

Why did I detect a hint of regret in her voice?

What exactly is Qi Zhiyu regretting?

"You want to rise to the top on your own and then bring your whole family to the top?" Qi Zhiyu's question struck Xu Hongming as extremely grating.

That makes sense, but isn't this way of putting it too crudely?

Qi Zhiyu laughed: "Based on your so-called methods of governing a country?"

"You think you can achieve everything overnight?"

Xu Hongming quickly kowtowed: "It was my recklessness."

"No, you're not reckless at all," Qi Zhiyu chuckled. "To be able to accurately relay your information to my ears... your Xu family must have quite a network of connections."

Xu Hongming trembled in fright: "Your Highness, this humble subject truly only asks for a chance!"

Qi Zhiyu lightly tapped the armrest of the chair with her fingers, her gaze, which seemed to be smiling but was not, fell on Xu Hongming, making him feel as if a sharp blade was at his side.

"With so little capital... you dare to do something so big?" Qi Zhiyu asked with amusement, "Investigating the royal family's whereabouts."

Xu Hongming was jolted awake, and cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.

"Accurate message delivery... Xu Hongming, your Xu family is quite capable." Qi Zhiyu's "praise" made Xu Hongming kowtow heavily to the ground without thinking.

"Please forgive me, Your Highness, this humble subject..."

"Look at your whole family, you're quite capable," Qi Zhiyu said to herself, completely ignoring Xu Hongming, who was already trembling with fear.

"Princess, this humble subject, this humble subject..."

Qi Zhiyu gently pressed her temple with her index finger: "My imperial grandfather is also a man who cherishes talent. I've made the decision to spare the lives of your Xu family. You can atone for your crimes by performing good deeds."

Xu Hongming was completely stunned. His legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground.

He stared blankly at Qi Zhiyu.

What is she saying?

"Someone come here," Qi Zhiyu called out, and immediately a guard entered.

"Send the man back to the capital and hand him over to His Majesty," Qi Zhiyu ordered.

"Yes." The guard responded, then went over and lifted Xu Hongming off the ground like a little chick, and carried him away.

Qi Zhiyu sighed.

She truly doesn't understand this world.

What exactly is imperial power in the eyes of some people?

They actually used such a crude and shoddy method to calculate the number of princesses.

Do they think their heads are too securely attached to their necks?

Qi Zhiyu really couldn't understand it.

These methods were never used in the original world except by ignorant children.

In the face of absolute power, everything is a laughable joke.

Qi Zhiyu rested for a day and rode away the next day.

No sooner had she left than the guards in the city rushed to Yanyun City to report to Prince Xin.

Prince Xin sighed helplessly, "This girl, she went back to the capital by herself, and didn't even bother to bring more people with her."

I guess the kid just doesn't want the hassle of taking care of people.

The guard hesitated for a moment before reporting, "Your Highness, the Princess is not returning to the capital."

Prince Xin was shocked: "She's not returning to the capital, where has she gone?"

"Didn't you ask?"

What if something happens to his niece?

He failed to keep an eye on people in his territory.

If anything goes wrong, his older brother won't even need to say a word; he'll feel guilty to death on his own!

The guard thought for a moment and said, "The princess may have gone to Wuyang City."

Prince Xin asked, puzzled, "Wuyang City?"

"The person who was ordered to be imprisoned by the princess some time ago, their family lives outside Wuyang City," the guard explained.

"Oh, him?" Prince Xin then remembered that there was such a person.

Wasn't that the fourth brother who lured Qi Zhiyu to the border?

"Okay, I understand." Prince Xin waved his hand, dismissing the guards.

This problem is a bit troublesome, but if his eldest niece were to step in... it should be a piece of cake.

He was curious, though. Those people must have been capable, yet they all killed each other, which was bound to draw criticism.

Could it be that his eldest niece is going to go over secretly and handle it discreetly?

I'm really curious.

His eldest niece always surprises him.

No, he needs to finish dealing with the border matters quickly and then return to the capital.

I'm not saying I'm going to learn from my niece.

He needs to grow!

Improvement is needed!

Prince Xin was immediately energized, and his efficiency soared.

The capital city, the Prince Rui's Mansion.

"Mom, please eat some more." Qi Jingxi looked at the food on the table and put a piece of food on his mother's plate.

"You eat so little every day, you'll feel unwell when your sister comes back."

Princess Rui sighed, "I can't eat."

"Yu'er was gone for several months."

"She's so young, what if someone bullies her?"

Prince Rui: "Prince Xin is at the border; he wouldn't dare let anything happen to my daughter."

"If anything happens to Yu'er, he'll have no choice but to pay with his head!"

"What's the use of bringing my head here?" Princess Rui glared at Prince Rui, her mood irritated.

All she wanted was for her daughter to be safe and sound.

Qi Jingchen: "..."

Although he was also worried about his sister, he knew her capabilities.

"Father, Mother..." Qi Jingchen tentatively began, "I think my sister will be alright."

Prince Rui frowned.

Princess Rui was furious: "How can you guarantee that Yu'er will be alright?"

"She's a young, delicate girl... going to a place like the border..."

"This is very worrying."

Qi Jingxi laughed heartily: "Mother, are you worried about the person who's going against my sister? Really... oh dear!"