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One second to remember [Brushstroke Pavilion] [Free of charge, read the wonderful novel!]

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However, there were quite a few people who remained silent. After all, they were talking about the princess and the prince consort, and discussing the matters of the royal family in private would result in severe penalties. Furthermore, they also knew about the matter previously between the Shen and Xiao Clan. It was hard to say who was the culprit behind it.

If it weren't for the fact that the two families had gone too far, as princesses and princes, in order to preserve their reputation, they wouldn't have done such a thing as breaking off their relationship so easily. Who doesn't want a good reputation? Most importantly, Shen Ninghua and Chu Junyi had done many things for the common people. Such people couldn't possibly be unfilial.

Very quickly, what happened next proved how correct their actions were.

On the day of the Xiao family's funeral, there was the news that Shen Dong had joined forces with an outsider to persecute his own daughter, causing Princess Zhao Hua to almost miscarry. After that, the Emperor intervened and took away all of the Shen family's servants. If it wasn't for the fact that the Xiao family's funeral had not been completed, perhaps Shen Dong would have also been arrested.

Not long after, the imperial guards sent people to the various teahouses and taverns to arrest many people who were discussing Princess Zhao Hua and Prince Consort Ye.

For a moment, all the citizens were silent, not daring to make a single sound.

Shen Ninghua, dressed in a lightweight palace uniform, sat in the southern study room and read the imperial report in her hands. After a while, she let out a self-deprecating smile, "Imperial Father, these adults are really frightening. "No matter how ignorant I am, I still know that bloodlines are common, so how could I do such a thing?"

Baili Qing Cang nodded, "Yes, I know your character the best. Xiao Hua, this matter is obviously not normal, do you have any thoughts? "

Shen Ninghua pondered in her heart. The reason why she entered the palace this time was to test out Baili Qingfeng's thoughts. She didn't expect him to already know about this before she even opened her mouth.

"Father, I won't hide the fact that I have become enemies with the Xiao family because of Xiao Huan Xi. Right now, we are enemies that won't rest until we die, but the Xiao family has raised Chu Junyi, so I don't want to be involved with them because of the Xiao family and Prince Consort. So, if the Xiao family doesn't come and provoke me, I won't have anything to do with them."

"Old Lord Xiao has come to make peace with us. However, he is doing something that will ruin Chu Junyi's and my reputation. Before I could calm down, something happened to my grandmother, forcing me into a corner. "If you say that you don't have any ideas, then how is that possible?"

Hearing Shen Ninghua's confession, Baili Qingfeng was delighted. "Ninghua, both you and Chu Junyi are exceptionally intelligent. There should be people who suspect you, right?"

Baili Qingfeng did not immediately call out. His expression was extremely calm, without the slightest hint of happiness or anger, "Since I've asked, then just say so."

Shen Ninghua raised her gaze, a pair of calm and clear black eyes appearing before her. "This son suspects that it was the Empress and the Zhao Family who did this."

Right after she said that, Baili Qing Cang's expression changed. A sharp gaze shot out from his eyes towards Shen Ning Hua, "Ning Hua, do you know what you mean by that?"

Shen Ninghua knelt on the ground and looked at Baili Qing Cang. She did not retreat at all as she said, "Imperial Father, it is already a great disrespect for this son to say such words. However, this son will not speak without thinking. When I learned that the Xiao family was unable to reconcile and spread rumors, I had already prepared myself and specially sent people to the Shen Mansion to protect my grandmother and father. However, something still happened in the end. "

"The people I sent to protect were all people with exceptional skills and martial arts. However, when something happened to Grandmother, they didn't notice at all. Apart from royal father, your son can only think of the empress for the sole purpose of driving such a person to his own use. "You won't harm your son. Then the only one who can do so will be the empress, who's always been against your son."

Baili Qingfeng was silent for a moment before he got up and walked over to Shen Ninghua. He bent down and helped her up, "Stand up, girl. You sure are audacious. You dare to say such disrespectful words in front of your father."

Shen Ninghua laughed, "Imperial Father trusts this son, so this son naturally trusts Imperial Father as well. If I'm not wrong, then at most I'll be escorted by Imperial Father to apologize to the Empress. If I'm not wrong, the Empress possessing such a great power can be considered a threat to Imperial Father.

Baili Qing Cang nodded his head, looking at her with eyes full of regret and nostalgia: "Xiao Hua, you are very similar to your mother. This is probably the reason why the empress hates you. "

Shen Ninghua raised her gaze with a look of yearning on her face, "This son has heard my royal father mention my mother more than once. I'm sure my mother is an outstanding person. Being able to be like my mother is a great blessing to me."

"Your mother is straightforward and dares to act as you do. Back then, I had offended her, and she even dared to ride her whip and chase us down two streets. She was extremely grateful, and had gone through several life and death situations for the Xia Clan … royal father has let her down … "

This was the first time Shen Ninghua had seen him reveal such an expression. Even when he knew that the princes had ulterior motives, he was only exceptionally angry, but never revealed any hint of desolation.

Shen Ninghua didn't know how to respond, and could only silently stand to the side. She had many questions that she wanted to ask. However, she knew that Baili Qingfeng would not reveal them. Thus, she could only suppress her thoughts in her heart.

Baili Qingfeng only lost his composure for an instant. After a moment, he returned to his senses, and there was not the slightest trace of unease on his face, "Ningxia, I will give you some men. You can secretly investigate."

Shen Ninghua nodded and agreed. After pausing for a moment, he said hesitantly, "Yes, this son thanks Imperial Father very much." There is one more thing that I have unintentionally learned. "

"Hmm? Seeing how troubled you look, what's the matter? "

"You also know that recently, your son and Prince Consort had investigated the Internal Affairs Division. The current head of the Internal Affairs Division, Xiao Qi, is also in charge. A while ago, he suddenly discovered that a new batch of yellow and white pear wood furniture had entered the crown prince's residence. After searching through the records of the Internal Affairs Division and discovering that there were no records made, he got someone to leave some wood from the inconspicuous parts of the furniture.

"Is there a problem?"

"Yes, the wood looks fine, it is a top-grade yellow pear. But in reality, the inside of the wood has been boiled with saffron juice, which is extremely harmful to women."

Baili Qing Cang nodded, "I got it. I will get someone to investigate it. You don't need to bother about this matter anymore."

"Yes, royal father."

Only after Shen Ninghua left the southern study room did he feel a slight chill on his back. Unknowingly, he had been drenched in cold sweat. However, this cold sweat was worth it.

Just as Shen Ninghua returned to the Princess' Mansion, Hong Ling ran over in a fluster, "Miss, the Crown Prince's Mansion has received news from you."

What a coincidence!

"What news?"

"In the Crown Prince's Palace, there was a concubine who was pregnant. It has been eight months, but she was suddenly born. She's a boy, and she's fully formed."

Shen Ninghua furrowed his brows. Bai Yu immediately glared at Hong Ling and said, "What if I disturb you?"

Hong Ling suddenly covered her mouth. The Miss was pregnant, so hearing such a topic was naturally uncomfortable. "This servant forgot for a moment, don't blame me, Miss."

Shen Ninghua laughed without a care, "It's fine, how could I not know your personality? Do you know what's going on? "

"The crown prince has sealed off the news very quickly. Our people won't be able to get any news on him now. However, this servant has ordered someone to keep watch. If there is any news, it will be passed on to me. "

Shen Ninghua nodded. "Alright, just send someone to keep an eye on him."

The next day, after Shen Ninghua finished her breakfast, Chu Junyi returned to the room. Chu Junyi quickly walked into the room with a face full of expression, as if a god had descended from heaven, "Ninghua, something interesting has happened in the court today. Do you want to hear about it?"

Shen Ninghua's brows twitched. "The matter with the crown prince in Jiangnan was exposed?"

Chu Junyi was all smiles. "Yes, Jiangnan's government has a lot of connections. The crown prince's people have eaten a lot of kickbacks. The people of Jiangnan, along with tens of thousands of citizens, signed their seals on the paper and avoided being chased into the capital, suing the governor of Jiangnan."

Shen Ninghua smirked. "The Jiangnan Governor belongs to the crown prince, right?"

"Yes, that's why this morning, someone took part in the imperial report, saying that the Crown Prince was involved with the Governor of Jiangnan and had lost a large amount of silver taels in between. That was the only reason why Jiangnan citizens were left with no other choice but to report this matter to the capital."

"Father should be extremely angry, right?"

"Naturally, although His Majesty wasn't angered on the spot, his expression was truly frightening. Presumably, in a few days, the crown prince would be banned from stepping foot and reflecting on himself."

Shen Ninghua smiled and looked at Chu Junyi attentively. "The Governor of Jiangnan has excellent skills and a strict control over Jiangnan. It would be difficult for someone to enter the capital and report this matter to him. Did you put in some effort?"

Chu Junyi smirked. "I didn't do anything. I just helped the few of them avoid the pursuers while they were on their way to the Hua Jun Medicine Store to seek help. I gave them some money and sent someone to escort them."

Hearing his words, Shen Ninghua couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. This was equivalent to sending the pleadings directly to the capital. What else was there to do?

Chu Junyi stepped forward and put her arm around Shen Ninghua's shoulders. "The common people are forgetful. They forgot what we've done for them and they easily believed our unfilial words. Then, we can only remind them of what we've done for them. The Hua Jun Medicinal Store has basically taken control of the herbal medicine industry in Jiangnan. We don't have to worry about that anymore."