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

"Besides, everyone is here to pray for blessings, whether for their own families or, like me, for the people." Princess Wu finally revealed her purpose.

She wanted everyone to know that the Wu King's Mansion was there to pray for the people.

It was she, the princess, who came personally to offer blessings!

"If the princess kills and eats meat, incurring the wrath of the gods and being unable to pray for blessings, wouldn't that harm everyone?" Princess Wu's argument was reasonable and well-founded, which aroused the indignation of the worshippers.

They came to pray for their family; this was their last hope.

If the gods truly blamed them because of Princess Chen'an, and their pleas went unheard... then the princess would be their enemy!

Deadly enmity!

Qi Zhiyu's lips curved into a smile as she slowly asked, "The affairs of the gods... you decide?"

Princess Wu was taken aback, then heard Qi Zhiyu continue, "I didn't know Princess Wu was so capable that she could influence the decisions of the gods."

"If that's the case, why are you still here praying? Just perform a miracle and save all living beings!"

Princess Wu turned green upon hearing this.

She had just said that Qi Zhiyu was blaspheming against the gods when Qi Zhiyu retorted that she was above the gods.

Qi Zhiyu wants her dead!

"Chen'an, I was merely raising reasonable questions, feeling that what you did was wrong," Princess Wu said coldly. "You insist on making excuses like this; you truly disappoint me."

"How can you face the devout believers who came to pray for blessings?"

What do you take their sincerity for?

Everyone glared angrily at Qi Zhiyu.

What's wrong with the princess?

Even the princess cannot harm them!

Suddenly, someone began chanting Buddhist mantras in a solemn and dignified manner.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw the abbot walking steadily towards them. His wide-sleeved monk's robe swayed gently with his movements, giving him an ethereal air.

Everyone subconsciously slowed their breathing and suppressed their inner turmoil.

"Abbot," Princess Wu greeted the abbot respectfully.

The abbot stopped, bowed, and said, "Princess Consort Wu, please be careful with your words."

"Buddhism cultivates one's mind and body, not criticizes others."

"It is out of respect for Buddhism that others refrain from killing and eating animals within temples. However, in times of crisis, when evildoers commit crimes or people are starving to death, it is permissible to kill and eat animals even within the main hall of a temple, before the Buddha."

"This is not a breach of precepts, nor is it disrespect for the gods."

"This is true Buddhist compassion."

A smile appeared in Qi Zhiyu's eyes.

No wonder this guy is qualified to be an abbot; he's good at talking.

Princess Wu's expression changed several times. Just what kind of spirit was Qi Zhiyu?

How come everyone who gets close to Qi Zhiyu is completely bewitched?

"Moreover, the princess is not even within the temple grounds, but in the back mountain," the abbot said.

"Under the same sky and earth, people everywhere drink alcohol and eat meat; the Buddhist community will not interfere."

"The Princess Consort of Wu is too attached to appearances."

Princess Wu's face turned pale and then red, looking extremely embarrassed.

She never expected that the abbot would stand up for Qi Zhiyu and speak up for her.

After the abbot said these words, the surrounding worshippers not only didn't find anything wrong, but became even more devout.

This is the breadth of mind and magnanimity of a true spiritual practitioner!

On the contrary, Princess Wu is truly...

As for what it is, everyone can only speculate; no one will say it out loud.

They're not crazy.

Even if the Prince of Wu is not favored by the Emperor, he is still a prince and the Emperor's own son!

"Thank you for speaking up for justice, Abbot." Qi Zhiyu smiled slightly.

The abbot bowed respectfully: "This humble monk is merely speaking the truth."

"Fortunately, the abbot is a highly virtuous monk. If he were someone who only seeks fame and fortune, I would never be able to wash away this filth," Qi Zhiyu said with emotion.

The abbot bowed his head in respect.

On the surface, he appeared humble and calm, but inside he was screaming wildly.

Fortunately, he came.

Fortunately, he was perceptive.

Otherwise... he was really afraid that he would suddenly become a Buddha and ascend to heaven.

It seems that he made the right choice to stand up.

Thank goodness!

Qi Zhiyu gave Princess Wu a deep look, then turned to leave.

Princess Wu hurriedly called out to her, "Princess, since it's all a misunderstanding, please release Miss Fu."

"Misunderstanding?" Qi Zhiyu didn't even turn her head, just scoffed.

"You've misunderstood me, but I haven't misunderstood you."

"How dare the daughter of a mere scholar-in-waiting come and criticize me?"

"I'll have my imperial grandfather ask him where that Lord Fu got his nerve!"

After Qi Zhiyu finished speaking, she went directly to her carriage.

Princess Wu cried out anxiously, "Peace be with you, Your Majesty!"

"Your Highness, wait!" The guards from Prince Rui's residence immediately blocked their way, their sharp blades gleaming coldly in the sunlight.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Princess Wu could not say anything and could only watch helplessly as Qi Zhiyu got into the carriage and left.

As for Fu Xinyu, she was also taken away.

Princess Wu was extremely anxious. Lifting her skirt, she disregarded her royal dignity and hurriedly rushed to her carriage.

The ladies who had been specially invited by the Queen of Wu to pray for blessings looked at each other in bewilderment.

Why did Princess Wu make such a big fuss, inviting them to come early in the morning to pray for blessings, only to show them this?

Watching Princess Wu get her comeuppance?

I need to talk to my husband about this when I get back. The King of Wu's ship is really going to sink.

Princess Wu made a move, but Princess Chen'an simply didn't respond.

Qi Zhiyu didn't care what those people were thinking.

She went directly to the Imperial Study.

"Grandfather!" Qi Zhiyu said with a pout as soon as she entered.

"My granddaughter has been wronged. Come quickly, come to your grandfather." Emperor Kangwu beckoned her with heartache.

Qi Zhiyu went over and stood next to Emperor Kangwu: "I was just going out to have some fun outside the city, and someone came to spoil my mood."

"Why are there so many people making things difficult for me?"

Fu Xinyu was so frightened that she knelt down as soon as she entered the door, right next to her father.

"Minister Fu, what a fine daughter you've raised." Emperor Kangwu asked Qi Zhiyu to sit down first, and then slowly spoke.

Lord Fu was so frightened that he hurriedly kowtowed: "Your Majesty, I was unaware of this."

"My daughter has always been outspoken; she truly doesn't mean what she says."

Emperor Kangwu sneered: "So, someone so outspoken dares to interfere with my granddaughter?"

"Since when did academicians start doing the work of censors?"

Lord Fu was so frightened that he kept kowtowing, saying, "Your Majesty, I am filled with trepidation."

Fu Xinyu also kowtowed.

Just then, a eunuch came in to report that the King of Wu was requesting an audience.

Upon hearing this, Qi Zhiyu's eyes lit up with a smile. The main character had finally arrived.

It was truly worth all the time she and Fu Xinyu, Princess Wu, wasted.

Emperor Kangwu glanced at Qi Zhiyu, whose lips were slightly upturned, and sighed inwardly.

The fourth brother is mentally ill. Can't he just stay at home?

Why did you have to provoke Chen An?

Are you making yourself miserable and getting addicted to it?