The curtain not far behind Chu Qianli stirred slightly, as if blown by the wind.
Everyone seemed to see a figure flash past behind the curtain.
But upon looking again, it was as if nothing could be seen.
The curtain continued to sway gently, but there was no further movement from behind it.
Feng Yexuan had already chased after it.
Yet, Chu Qianli still felt a sense of unease.
Lan Fan's martial arts were indeed inferior to Feng Yexuan's, but his unique Lan family arts were not to be trifled with.
A moment's carelessness could easily lead one into his trap.
As she stood in a daze, she heard someone roar, "Let go! Who allowed you to touch this Prince!"
Prince Yu was struggling, but he was no match for Yang Xu.
Chu Qianli's thoughts were pulled back by his angry curses, and her gaze fell upon Prince Yu, sharp and cold.
"Prince Yu, you colluded with Lan Fan to usurp my Southern Ming's empire. Do you know your crime?"
"What crime have I committed?" Prince Yu struggled fiercely a couple of times, still unable to break free from Yang Xun's grasp. He roared, "Yang Xun, I will be the first to deal with you!"
Yang Xun, however, remained expressionless, holding him firmly.
Seeing her own father being so humiliated, Chu Feiyan felt a pang of reluctance in her heart.
But her father was indeed not a good person, and she was now completely disheartened.
Chu Feiyan turned and left, offering no greetings to anyone, nor speaking a single word.
Everything here had nothing to do with her anymore.
Feng Yexuan's heart had always been solely for Chu Qianli. The coordination and tacit understanding between them just now left no room for any third person.
She was unworthy, and from this day on, no longer had the right to yearn.
At this very moment, her heart was utterly dead, devoid of any will to live.
Chu Qianli looked at Xi Jiu and nodded.
Xi Jiu bowed and quickly pursued.
"Imperial Father," in the grand hall, no minister dared to speak. Chu Qianli was the first to break the stalemate:
"Imperial Father, Chu Minghao colluded with a mysterious organization, blew up the moat, causing widespread suffering and death. This matter may not be unrelated to Prince Yu."
"Furthermore, Prince Yu is now colluding with Lan Fan to harm Imperial Father. Imperial Father, why not imprison Prince Yu first and hold a trial at a later date?"
She needed to go to Prince Yu's mansion first to see which concubine was carrying Chu Minghao's child.
If she could protect that concubine's life and ensure her safety, Chu Minghao might just reveal the connections behind all this.
How many more 'medicine people' organizations were there in Southern Ming, and whether these organizations were related to the 'medicine people' organizations in Northern Ming and Long Teng, all these matters needed to be clarified.
Prince Yu glared at her furiously, "A mere princess, of uncertain authenticity, dares to be disrespectful to me! You dare to try!"
"Then please, First Imperial Uncle, witness whether this Princess dares!"
Chu Qianli was expressionless, her presence imposing without anger. "Guards, throw Prince Yu into the celestial prison!"
She didn't even need to wait for the Emperor's decree anymore.
And the Emperor, from beginning to end, watched the Princess quietly, his gaze not only filled with relief but also a hint of pleasure.
The Emperor now completely listened to the Princess!
The ministers, each with their own thoughts swirling, dared not utter a word.
Those ministers who had always stood with Prince Yu now did not dare to plead for him.
After all, both these matters were heinous crimes.
With Prince Yu himself being apprehended, and Marquis Hao to be executed soon, who would dare to stand with Prince Yu in court at this time?
"Yes, Your Highness, Princess!" Yang Xun escorted Prince Yu out of the hall.
Outside the hall, Prince Yu's furious roars could still be heard: "Chu Qianli! You demoness! I will not let you go! I will never let you go!"