Fellow Daoist, your script is really good.

Sifei asked herself the question and answered it, but it seemed like she was just comforting herself.

"Yes, His Majesty definitely loves me, even if it's just a little!"

For Your Majesty's love, I am willing to give up my life.

As for any extra love, Sifei knew she couldn't hope for it.

When that woman died, most of the love in His Majesty's heart may have already gone to the grave with her.

The reason why the Demon Kingdom has no heir is not because the current Demon Emperor does not want to establish an empress.

Instead, the woman whom the Demon Emperor intended to make Empress had already died before the coronation ceremony.

From then on, the demon kingdom had no heir.

......

The day after Shiraba visited the Imperial Palace.

News spread from the palace that Consort Hua had passed away due to illness.

In the imperial harem, the death of a noblewoman is simply the end of her life; it doesn't cause much of a stir.

However, immediately afterwards, the Demon Emperor sealed off the residence of the Duke of Le, announced the Duke of Le's ten major crimes, abolished the title of Duke of Le, and imprisoned him in the Heavenly Prison.

On the afternoon of the same day that the title of Duke of Le was abolished, Duke Le committed suicide in the imperial prison, leaving behind a letter of repentance.

From then on, the position of Duke of the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom became vacant, and the other dukes all breathed a sigh of relief.

For at least ten years, and until the dukes of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom are all filled, all the dukes of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom can sleep soundly.

Later, rumors circulated from the court that the day before the Duke of Le's family was raided, the Fifth Princess met with His Majesty alone, revealing that the Duke of Le had an affair with Consort Hua, and presented evidence of the Duke of Le's ten major crimes.

Of course, this is just a rumor, and the specific details are unknown.

However, the name of the Fifth Princess, Bai Yeye, undoubtedly made all the princes and counts feel uneasy.

Who knows, maybe I'll be the next one?

After dealing with the Duke of Le, Bai Yeye turned his attention to Marquis Pingshui, Lu Yuan!

Lu Yuan is Bai Yeye's next target.

Lu Yuan committed three major crimes.

Firstly, they colluded with powerful clans in Pingshui County to exploit and oppress the people, bullying men and women, making life unbearable.

Secondly, Lu Yuan murdered an official appointed by the imperial court.

Thirdly, Lu Yuan embezzled the imperial court's disaster relief grain and fodder.

Three crimes combined – death penalty.

However, evidence needs to be collected.

Without evidence, it's all just empty talk.

As for evidence, it's hard to find evidence that Lu Yuan preyed on the people and bullied men and women.

Because it would take a lot of time to conduct an investigation.

In addition, when court officials went to investigate, they were bound to encounter various forms of obstruction from local clans.

Let alone getting results, even if there are results, it will take several months or even a year or two.

So what can be done about this?

Bai Ye wanted to start the investigation by examining Lu Yuan’s other major crime—murdering a court official!

But the prefect of Pingshui County at that time had already been completely annihilated, leaving not even a trace...

Is this really going to be a dead end?

Bai Yeye stared intently at Lu Yuan's name, feeling extremely unwilling!

Let alone for the task of "abolishing hereditary succession".

Even if it weren't for this mission, if I could clean up this pest of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, I would do it without hesitation!

But it's too difficult...

Just when Bai Yeye was at her wit's end, she suddenly thought of someone!

Chapter 690 Speak Freely

Bai Yeye was unable to gather much evidence against Lu Yuan, the Prince of Pingshui.

But Shiraba Ye thought of someone.

Bai Yeye knew about this person because she was there when she was in the Southern Wilderness Kingdom and overheard an older sister reporting something to her uncle.

Afterwards, Shiraba Ye went to visit someone.

This man is Marquis Wanghai—Cheng Ping.

Although Marquis Wanghai Cheng Ping was not exactly known for his integrity as an official.

However, he never did anything outrageous and always acted with great discretion. He was once praised by his uncle as a smart person.

Previously, Marquis Wanghai had also visited Baiye once because of the matter of hereditary succession.

This time, Shiraba Ye was returning the visit.

However, this time, Shiraba Ye went on a secret visit.

"I wonder what brings Your Highness to see me?"

Marquis Wang Hai greeted him with a smile, surprised that Bai Yeye would secretly come to see him.

Bai Yeye has recently become a rising star in the imperial court; she even managed to get rid of the Duke of Le.

If before, everyone thought that Shiraba was just a pretty face, now, many people have to take Shiraba seriously.

Bai Yeye calmly picked up the teacup and took a sip: "Of course, otherwise I wouldn't be so free to come and have tea with you, Marquis Wanghai."

"I've come here for no other reason than to make a deal with you, Marquis Wanghai."

"Oh?" Marquis Wanghai Cheng Ping immediately became interested. "Please speak, Your Highness, Fifth Princess."

"As far as I know, Marquis Wanghai and Xu Jia, the former governor of Pingshui County, are good friends," Bai Yeye said calmly.

"Exactly."

When Xu Jia was mentioned, a look of reminiscence flashed in Cheng Ping's eyes.

"Xu Jia and I were classmates and close friends. Xu Jia was much smarter than me, and it was after Xu Jia entered officialdom that he took good care of me."

Without Xu Jia, I would never have been able to be granted the titles of Marquis and Prime Minister.

However, in the same year that I was granted the title of Marquis, Xu Jia died at the hands of bandits in Pingshui County.

Unfortunately, at that time I went to my fiefdom of Wanghai County, and princes and nobles are not allowed to leave their fiefdoms without permission.

The biggest regret of my life is that I cannot investigate the real culprit for Xu Jia.

After the murderer was apprehended, I was even more furious that I couldn't tear him to pieces!

As he spoke, Wang Haihou's eyes reddened, and he slammed his fist heavily on the table.

This wasn't acting; it was Cheng Ping's genuine emotional outpouring.

However, Marquis Wanghai quickly calmed himself down and looked at Bai Yeye with some doubt:

"I wonder why Your Highness mentioned Xu Jia to me?"

Xu Jia has been dead for seventy years.

"What if I told you that the real killer who killed Xu Jia is still at large, and the previous killer was just a scapegoat?"

Bai Ye looked directly into Wang Haihou's eyes without shifting his gaze.

"Your Highness, this is something that cannot be said lightly."

Xu Jia is the prefect.

Moreover, it was His Majesty who personally made the decision.

If this case is wrong, then it means His Majesty is wrong.

“But His Majesty is never wrong. Even if His Majesty is wrong, he must still be right. Am I right?” Bai Yeye interrupted Cheng Ping.

Cheng Ping clenched his fist, his expression very serious.

He dared not say such a thing, for he would be beheaded if he did.

However, Bai Yeye could speak, and only Bai Yeye could speak; the other princes could not speak.

"Your Highness, please don't beat around the bush with me anymore. Please speak freely." Cheng Ping shook his head.

"It's a very simple thing."

In truth, Marquis Wanghai, you also know in your heart that the death of Prefect Xu Jia is very suspicious.

Although all the evidence pointed to the murderer at the time, the person was beheaded.

But the question is, why did Lord Xu Jia leave the prefectural governor's mansion at that time?

And he even left with his wife and daughter?

I believe that Marquis Wanghai must have been investigating this matter all along.

Or rather, the Marquis of Wanghai already had a vague answer in his heart.

After all, seventy years have passed. If even you, Marquis Wanghai, have no evidence left, that would be strange. I would even begin to doubt whether Xu Jia is truly your brother.”

The Marquis of Wanghai clenched his fist tighter and tighter.

"Let's not keep you in suspense any longer. As you know, Marquis Wanghai, the death of Lord Xu Jia was caused by Marquis Pingyuan—Lu Yuan!"

Lord Xu Jia wanted to restore peace to Pingshui County, but the Wanghai Marquis and other clans were unwilling.

They murdered Lord Xu Jia, and even insulted his wife and daughters in his presence.

"Fifth Princess, how did you know all this?"

Cheng Ping closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

"How I know all this is not important. What is important is whether Marquis Wanghai is willing to avenge Xu Jia."

"..."

“I know that you, Marquis of Wanghai, support my second brother, and coincidentally, Lu Yuan also supports my second brother.”

You can be considered colleagues in the same camp.

If you betray me, my second brother will definitely not tolerate you.

After all, no owner would like their dog to kill another dog.

At that time, Wang Haihou will also be dealt with.

Not to mention the reason why my father was the emperor.

As I just said, my father is not wrong.

and so.

Marquis Wanghai might try to hand over all the evidence to me.

I will go back and point out my father's mistakes.

I said my father was wrong, and he wouldn't do anything to me, nor would the civil and military officials dare to do anything to me.

And my exposing Lu Yuan will not harm the friendship between you, Marquis Wanghai, and my second brother.

Wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?

So, what does the Marquis of Wanghai think?

Or does the Marquis of Wanghai want to watch his close friend and classmate die an unjust and unfulfilled death?

"..."

Marquis Wanghai fell silent.

However, Shiraba Ye was not in a hurry at all.