Chapter 48

Chapter 48 Pleads for Mercy Once Again

Just as a servant anxiously stepped forward to take her away, Gong Yi Mo suddenly looked up at the Emperor, her calm eyes filled with a firm resolve.

"Father Emperor! This child wants to make a deal with Father Emperor!"

Her actions stunned the crowd!

Emperor Gong's veins bulged in anger, but he continued to coldly stare at her. "Oh, then tell me, what kind of deal?"

After she heard his response, many thoughts and calculations flitted through her mind. She stared straight at the Emperor, her eyes burning into him.Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

"Father, in the last two years, this child has offered many improvements in the kingdom- papermaking, printing methods, inventing water filtration, and even popularizing underground pipelines. This child believes this child has achieved meritorious service! Meritorious service for Father Emperor's country!"

The Emperor sneered, "And so what?"

Gong Yi Mo felt a strong chill emanate from him, but she forced herself not to retreat.

"Because of that, Father Emperor has rewarded this child with many treasures. In hopes that the Liu Family can be spared, this child is willing to donate all her assets for the construction in Xi Zhou!"

This was an unexpected attack!

A mere girl dare to offer him rewards?

Blood rushed to the Emperor's head as looked down in fury.

"Gong Yi Mo, hear this decree! You have repeatedly disobeyed the emperor, and as a woman, you have interfered in the court. There is no forgiveness for your crime. From this day on, your title as princess will be revoked and you will be demoted to a commoner. Receive the emperor's will!"

The Emperor's decree stunned everyone. Even Chang Xi couldn't resist glancing at Gong Yi Mo in disbelief. Many were pleased with such a result.

Gong Yi Mo sighed and bowed her head deeply. "Commoner [note] Commoner 民女 - woman from an ordinary family [/note] accepts your decree. Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!"

Her obedience infuriated Emperor Gong even more! He stood up and strode out of the building. Soon, a number of guards approached to take Gong Yi Mo away from the palace. Gong Che didn't even have the chance to speak with her.

His mind was plagued with uncertainty. Why, just why did she have to go through this for him?

At first, Gong Che felt unfathomable hatred for her. Yes, he hated her for persecuting his grandfather to his death. But deep down, he understood that if there was no sacrifice, his family would be doomed.

This time, they were able to escape the Emperor's wrath, but it was only after Gong Yi Mo had given up all the treasures she owned, including her title. He could not imagine a mere twelve-year-old girl left to the outside world. Even if she was intelligent, she did not have any experience outside the palace. Would she be deceived and left for naught? Without any connections outside, where could she go alone!

The thought seemed to drown his entire being in stinging vinegar.

She desperately stood up for him and yet, he had doubted her. He refused her help, and yet she was willing to take all the blame!

Gong Che hammered heavily on the table. It was because he was useless... He was simply useless!

The emperor's decree soon spread throughout the kingdom. One could imagine the disturbance such news would cause in the harem. It was a surprise to find that the Crown Prince and the Empress were merely confined as punishment.

A heavy crime was actually met with such a light punishment. Whoever plotted behind the scenes must be grinding their teeth at this time. Such a complicated scheme only ended in this result!

Gong Yi Mo, you are very good!