Chu Junlan was shocked and looked up at Emperor Jing Hong calmly. Although this result was not expected by her, it was reasonable.

As an emperor, how many people who can ascend to this position are merciless? Emperor Jing Hong was able to say that she would allow her to die after giving birth to her child, which was considered a blessing from outside the law.

Chu Junlan curled the corners of his mouth and chuckled, and kowtowed respectfully, "Thank you, my wife, for your kindness." After saluting, he stood up and slowly retreated.

Looking at Chu Junlan's back, Emperor Jing Hong's expression also seemed a bit complicated.

Didn’t he know that Chu Junlan was wronged? Even though he did not have any definite evidence of Cai’s death, he already had a general object of suspicion in his heart.

Since ancient times, the princes have never liked to be plotted, so the same is true for Emperor Jinghong. He doesn't want to see the result at the moment, but the person who plots behind him seems to have seen that he will definitely make this choice, which makes him feel like he is being led by someone, but there is no other way to untie the knot now.

Could it be that for Chu Junlan to survive, even the royal family members would not want the face? If the royal family ignored it, how could he convince the public in the future? Chu Junlan was just a little girl, so it would be fine if she died. It would be enough to marry Xiao Xu in the future.

Chu Junlan left Yangxin Palace, Zhao Lu, Li Defang and Xiao Yinzi immediately came forward to salute.

When Xiao Yinzi and Zhao Lu accompanied Chu Junlan to talk in the corridor, Li Defang had already entered the hall and respectfully saluted Emperor Jinghong: "Your Majesty, please give me your advice. Will you send Prince Gong back now?"

Emperor Jinghong nodded slightly and ordered: "If I pass on my will, Prince Gong's crime of regulating rebellion is untrue. No one is allowed to discuss this matter any more. In addition, Prince Gong's princess killed his mother-in-law, which is a crime of evil rebellion and unfiliality. It should be punished. However, it is said that she is in love with her that I specifically allow her to commit suicide after giving birth, and she will be detained in Zhongcui Palace during her delivery, Li Defang."

"I'm here."

"Give me instructions and serve Chu properly and make sure to ensure the safety of her fertility in the belly."

"Yes, I will do it now." Li Defang bowed and retreated respectfully. When he arrived at the gate of the palace, he ordered Xiao Yinzi to serve Chu Junlan.

Chu Junlan's heart was not at all disturbed. Even though she had known her death now, in addition to the initial panic, she had now returned to peace.

She has seen too many great worlds, and things like life and death can no longer panic. Besides, this life is an extra income, and she can realize the most precious love, family and friendship of this time, which is worthwhile.

Not only that, Emperor Hong clearly did not want to hurt his grandson. Even if she died, the safety of the child could be guaranteed. What else could she regret?

What's more, without going to the last step, Chu Junlan would never let himself fall into panic and despair in advance.

The boat reaches the bridge head naturally straight.

When Chu Junlan returned to Zhongcui Palace, he first added fire to the charcoal basin and sipped slowly with a bowl of hot water.

When she warmed up, she held the bowl of hand warmer.

But for a moment, there was a mixed sound of footsteps outside. Chu Junlan stood up and looked out, but saw Li Defang leading dozens of palace maids and eunuchs quickly into the gate of Zhongcui Palace.

Seeing Chu Junlan from afar, Li De saluted respectfully: "I have paid tribute to Prince Gong's Prince."

"Eunuch Li is exempt from the gift." Chu Junlan smiled and nodded and returned the gift. Li Defang praised her, so she naturally would not be entrusted.

Li Defang felt relieved and said with a smile: "Return to the words of the princess, the emperor ordered the servants to take care of your body with the cards. These palace maids and eunuchs are smart. In the future, they will stay in Zhongcui Palace to serve you."

Chu Junlan solemnly saluted towards the Yangxin Hall where Emperor Jinghong was, and said in a moving manner: "The emperor is so lenient, and he is so grateful. I wonder if his wife still has the opportunity to repay the emperor's grace in this life."

"Crown Princess is here to get up quickly. Just take care of yourself. The emperor said that the most important thing at the moment is your safe childbirth. Let's put the rest down for the time being, and we will talk about it later."

Chu Junlan nodded, looked at Li Defang's corners of his eyes, which had particularly wrinkled due to his constant smile, and asked in a low voice: "Have the emperor's will been sent back to Prince Gong?"

After following Emperor Jing Hong for a long time, Li Defang naturally knew Xiao Xu's position in the emperor's mind. Xiao Xu's daily performance can show his concern for Chu Junlan.

This person is indeed alive for only one year, but Prince Gong will eventually walk in front of the emperor, regardless of whether he recognizes his ancestors or not.

Therefore, even though he knew that Chu Junlan might die soon, Li Defang did not have any negligence to Chu Junlan, and bowed and responded: "If you say you, I am going to Prince Gong's mansion to pass the imperial edict."

Chu Junlan was silent for a moment, and hesitated and said, "Eunuch Li, the little woman asked for something, but I wonder if Eunuch Li can help."

Li Defang has been rolling in the palace for many years, and he is already a human being. How could he guess Chu Junlan’s idea at this time? He smiled and nodded and said, “Prince Princess, please speak.”

Chu Junlan said, "Please ask Eunuch Li to bring me a message to the prince. I am very good in the palace and the emperor takes great care of me. Although the situation is tense at the moment, it has not affected the health of the child at all. Please be careful not to be impatient and put the overall situation first."

When Li Defang heard this, he couldn't help but sigh. It seemed that Chu Junlan was a sensible person and knew Xiao Xu's character very well. She was afraid that Xiao Xu would be dissatisfied with the emperor's handling of her and would ruin the big affairs of the royal palace?

"Don't worry, I will bring your words to you." Li Defang bowed respectfully. Seeing that Chu Junlan really had no other instructions, he retreated.

Chu Junlan looked at Li Defang's back, feeling mixed feelings, and her eyes gradually became a little sour. But she didn't allow herself to have such a fragile time.

The worse the situation is, the stronger she will be. At this time, no one can help her. If she is not good at taking care of herself and only cares about the future, she will have no hope to imagine.

Only by keeping the calmest mind and when danger comes, can she have the calmest judgment and give herself and her children a glimmer of hope.

The people in the palace were most accustomed to worshipping high and crossing low. The palace maids and eunuchs who were originally arranged to come to Zhongcui Palace, but they heard that they were going to serve a criminal who was about to beheaded not long ago, and they were not very willing.

But even Li Defang, the most powerful eunuch around the emperor, treated Chu Junlan so respectfully, so they had to re-examine Chu Junlan's position in the palace and the emperor's minds.

Chu Junlan glanced at these palace ladies and smiled: "I'll have to worry about you all these days." Say it, nodded slightly, and went back to the inner room, just letting these palace maids and eunuchs perform.

The eunuch who was in charge was named Duofu. Because he received Li Defang's instructions and treated Chu Junlan with respect, he immediately ordered the people he brought to start sorting out.

At this time, Li Defang had already taken the carriage and headed all the way to Prince Gong's mansion.

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, it is the bustling time in the city. Although it is not yet nightfall, there are small vendors setting up stalls everywhere in Chengzhong, Huaijing. Some sell lanterns, some guess lantern riddles, some sell various scented bags, and wooden hairpins and small jewelry...

The tradition of Huaijing City is that on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, all families will go out to visit the lantern market and get along with all kinds of diseases.

The carriage that Li Defang was riding in took a long journey around the city before he arrived at the place where Prince Gong’s mansion was located.

Unlike other families' bustling and lively, Prince Gong's mansion only hung a big red lantern as expected, and there were servants guarding it in front of the door. But in addition, the whole mansion was quiet as if there was no trace of Lantern Festival atmosphere, which made people feel a little depressed when they saw it.

Li Defang got out of the car and ordered the servants from the royal palace to spread it inside.

But after a moment, he was welcomed into the mansion. Before he could reach the front hall, Prince Gong, Princess Zhang, Xiao Xu and other male members came out together.

When Xiao Xu saw Li Defang coming in person, he felt a bad premonition in his heart. A handsome face that had never been revealed for several days was even cold and frosty at this time.

"Eunuch Li came in person, but what is the emperor's order?" Prince Gong asked with a smile.

Looking at Prince Gong's gentle smile, Li Defang had to secretly exclaim in his heart. After all, he was the prince who had seen a big scene and was calm when encountering major events. Even the dragon robe was found in the mansion. If he was an ordinary person, could he be calm when he saw him delivering oral eunuchs like this?

"Reply to the prince," Li De said seriously, "The emperor is very careful and concludes that your mansion will not be able to do anything to rebel. The stolen evidence is not true. Your mansion is fine, so there is no need to worry anymore."

Upon hearing this, Prince Gong knelt in tears and kowtowed towards the palace, shouting long live: "The emperor is wise! I am so heartless that I can't repay the emperor's kindness!"

"The emperor is wise!" Princess Zhang, Xiao Xu and others also knelt down and bowed together. Princess Zhang was so excited that she burst into tears. She originally thought that the sky was about to fall, but now the crisis has been resolved.

Everyone helped each other up. The air that seemed to be no longer flowing in the palace was alive, and they felt relaxed. Even the faint smell of firecrackers in the air smelled good. The knife chosen on the head of the family was finally moved away, and everyone smiled.

Xiao Xu asked, "Since the emperor and uncle Shengduan's Mansion is innocent, then Chu..."

"Criminal, this is also the second oral order I have been here today."

Seeing that Li Defang's face was not good, Xiao Xu felt cold immediately, and pursed his lips and asked, "Eunuch Li?"

Li Defang said seriously: "The emperor has found out the situation. Princess Cai was indeed killed by Chu. Chu killed her mother-in-law and committed a sin of unforgivable crime. She should be asked to be executed immediately, but considering that Chu is pregnant, the emperor turns to allow Chu to be executed after giving birth. Prince, this is the emperor's grace to you. Don't you thank you yet?"
Chapter completed!