Conan's physique? The Crown Princess is involved in a murder case again

The three charges were so closely linked that even Emperor Yanning, who usually favored Jing Zhichen, could not cope with them. He could only suppress them temporarily and discuss them another day.

Emperor Yanning's attitude gave the prince's ministers some hope, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Unexpectedly, after the court session, the father and son not only failed to solve the problem, but instead broke out into an extremely fierce quarrel.

When Xu Xingyin woke up, he was still dizzy and saw Xiao Anzi running into the house in a hurry, asking Xu Xingyin to go to Longxiang Palace to put out the fire.

Upon hearing this, Xu Xingyin instantly became much more sober. While letting Dangui help her to dress and dress, she listened to Xiao Anzi explaining what had happened today.

After hearing the whole story, Xu Xingyin was suddenly overwhelmed.

It turns out that this is Jing Zhichen’s solution!

Indeed, Jing Zhichen, as the crown prince and the supervisor of the Dali Temple, could not be faulted in "accidentally injuring and killing" Xu Xiuzhu, who had a clear tendency to resist, in the name of investigating the case.

But Jing Zhichen ignored Prince An. Prince An and his people always tried to create trouble to put the blame on Jing Zhichen, not to mention that they now had a ready-made handle.

No, with Jing Zhichen's delicate mind, how could he not think of this?

He understood, he understood how serious an uproar this incident would cause, but he still chose to take the blame without hesitation.

Because if this is the case, even if Xu Xiuzhu has many backup plans, Prince An's faction will try every means to suppress all the news of "Chen murdering her husband" in order to suppress Jing Zhichen.

In this way, Crown Princess Xu Xingyin will not be affected in any way, the Duchess's wife Chen will not be affected in any way, and even Xu Chaoge, who is waiting to enter the officialdom after the palace examination, will not be affected in any way.

In order to protect her and the people she cared about, Jing Zhichen chose to bear everything alone.

Thinking of this, how could Xu Xingyin sit still?

She didn't even put on the last few hairpins, and ran towards Longxiang Palace holding up the hem of her skirt.

At this moment, inside Longxiang Palace, Emperor Yan Ning was so angry that his eyes were almost on fire.

"Jing Zhichen, do you think you are very clever? If I can find out something, do you think others can't find out?!"

Jing Zhichen, however, had an expression of indifference, "I have too many things to deal with, and I haven't had time to deal with them yet. Once I handle them properly, others will naturally not be able to find out."

Emperor Yanning was so angry that he slapped his chest and shouted angrily.

"You rebellious son! Are you determined to protect the Xu family?!"

Jing Zhichen lowered his head and listened to the instructions, but the words he spoke were sonorous and powerful.

"Yes."

"you!"

Emperor Yan Ning was furious and raised his hand to hit Jing Zhichen, but his palm stopped half an inch away from his cheek.

His expectation for Jing Zhichen is not just to be a crown prince, but also to be a future emperor.

Jing Zhichen was the only son he and Empress Mingzhen had. He had placed high hopes on him since he was young and had cultivated him carefully over the years.

From childhood to adulthood, has he ever touched Jing Zhichen with a finger?

Even if Jing Zhichen was just playing around and got a skin cut, he would still feel really sad!

He couldn't bear it.

"Prince, you have put yourself in danger time and again for the sake of Xu, and you have refused to change despite repeated admonitions. Do you still expect me to turn a blind eye this time?"

"Your Majesty, this was all done by Xu Xiuzhu. He deserved death for the evil he had done. Now that the evildoer is dead, isn't it absurd to let innocent people suffer as a result? After all, I have official duties to cover up for him. Even if he died in my hands, the limelight would be over. But for them, they will have to bear the infamy for the rest of their lives."

Jing Zhichen nodded, lowered his head and explained a few more sentences before bowing respectfully.

"I beg your father to grant me your permission."

"Good good!"

Emperor Yan Ning said "OK" three times in a row and was so angry that he almost died. He pointed at Jing Zhichen and was speechless for a long time.

After a long while, he calmed down and said in a cold voice.

"Okay, I can turn a blind eye this time and let Xu go. However, the prince needs to agree to one condition of mine."

"Father orders."

"I want you to divorce Xu."

Jing Zhichen suddenly looked up, his eyes full of shock, and subconsciously refused.

"Absolutely impossible!"

"I have made up my mind about this matter. There is no room for you to refuse!"

Emperor Yanning sneered and said again.

"Jing Zhichen, don't forget, you are the crown prince, the future emperor of Dayan! A qualified emperor cannot have any weaknesses, because every decision you make is related to the world! Today, you will risk the world's disapproval for the Xu family. When I am gone in the future, who knows what stupid things you can do for the Xu family! You are now obsessed with Xu! I never gamble on people's hearts, so I can't bear to see you fall like this for Xu! I will... remove your weaknesses for you!"

Jing Zhichen pursed his thin lips and retorted.

"Without soft spots or emotions, what father wants is a qualified heir, but a cold-blooded monster!"

"Monster? I would rather you become a long-lived monster than have you die inexplicably under a woman's skirt one day!"

Emperor Yanning said this, gritting his teeth and speaking firmly.

"Three days. I will give you three days. If you don't hear the news of the Eastern Palace divorcing his wife, I will personally issue an imperial decree! The Eastern Palace Crown Princess cannot possibly be her, Xu!"

Jing Zhichen was also angry at this time. He didn't hear the concern in Emperor Yan Ning's words at all. He just spoke angrily in a huff.

"Father is the ruler of the world. If you insist on doing this, no one can stop you. Although I cannot influence your decision, I can choose not to be a cold-blooded monster! If the Crown Princess is not Xu Xingyin, then this Crown Prince... I would rather not be one!"

Emperor Yan Ning never expected Jing Zhichen to answer like this.

His eyes widened as he looked at Jing Zhichen in disbelief, who had a stubborn face. His body trembled uncontrollably and he laughed in anger.

"Good! Very good! If it weren't for your mother, do you really think I wouldn't dare to abolish you?!"

Jing Zhichen did not give in at all, "Didn't father always say that feelings are a weakness? Why should he care about mother? Besides, didn't father also think about deposing the Empress Dowager? Now that mother is gone, why should father play the role of deep love!"

"Rebel!"

Emperor Yan Ning's expression suddenly changed, a trace of pain flashed in his eyes, and he raised his hand suddenly, and the slap that he had suppressed several times finally fell on Jing Zhichen's face.

Jing Zhichen was hit so hard that his head tilted to the side, with a trace of blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.

But he seemed not to feel any pain, staring at Emperor Yan Ning steadily and said sarcastically.

"See, Father never listens to the truth."

Emperor Yan Ning felt pain and anger in his heart. He pressed hard on his heaving chest to suppress his turbulent emotions, then spoke in a deep voice.

"I'll ask you one last time, would you rather be deposed than not protect the Xu family?"