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

The Queen Mother tapped the armrest of the wooden chair lightly, making a crisp thumping sound. "Xu Xiuzhu is your father. Are you really willing to kill your own relative for the sake of justice?"

Xu Xingyin's expression remained unchanged as he spoke indifferently.

"The laws of the country are above everything else, and family affection cannot override them. Xu Xiuzhu has committed a heinous crime, and I cannot condone his crimes just because he is my father."

The Queen Mother's eyes were slightly cold. She looked at Xu Xingyin coldly, as if trying to find even a trace of hesitation and wavering on her face.

However, Xu Xingyin just knelt there quietly, his eyes looking straight ahead, without any retreat.

After a long moment, the Queen Mother slowly withdrew her gaze and snorted.

"It's easier said than done to kill one's relatives for the sake of justice. Do you know what kind of impact this will have?"

"The reputation of Duke Xu's mansion has been ruined, and my mother and brother will be criticized by the world. Maybe... me too."

"Even so, are you willing?"

Xu Xingyin lowered his eyes, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke.

"The reputation of Duke Xu's Mansion should not be built on the basis of shielding criminals. As for me, I am willing to bear all the consequences."

When the Queen Mother heard her words, her eyes flickered slightly, and she seemed a little surprised by her answer.

"Okay, since you have this intention, I will not stop you. But everything you do today is your own choice. If there are any consequences in the future, you will have to bear them yourself."

Xu Xingyin bowed his head and replied respectfully, "Thank you, Queen Mother, for your help."

A complex emotion flashed in the empress dowager's eyes. She looked at Xu Xingyin without saying anything for a long time. After a long while, she spoke.

"Chen'er has had his own ideas since he was young. Now that he has separated from the emperor because of you, who knows what more ridiculous things he will do for you in the future. Chen'er is my grandson and the most outstanding child among the younger generation. I have high hopes for him. Now that he and the emperor have fallen out like this, I will not ignore it for the future of Dayan. However, before that, I have a condition."

Xu Xingyin roughly guessed that it would not be an easy condition to achieve, but the situation was beyond her control, and she had no choice but to accept the Queen Mother's move.

"Please let me know, Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother leaned forward slightly, her eyes like knives, piercing Xu Xingyin's heart.

"Crown Princess, you are the Crown Princess of Dayan. Your primary responsibility is to assist the Crown Prince, manage the Eastern Palace, and expand the royal family. But now your own family is a mess, how can you handle the affairs of the Eastern Palace? The Crown Princess of Dayan should be a role model for women in the world. When Duke Xu is convicted, you will be the daughter of a criminal. How can you still be a role model for women? Besides, I have never felt that you and the Crown Prince are a good match. There is no loss or debt between you two. It is best to stop here."

The Queen Mother's request shocked Xu Xingyin, but he quickly calmed himself down and looked up to respond.

"I don't understand what the Empress Dowager means."

"You don't understand?" The Queen Mother sneered, "Then I will explain it clearly. Asking to leave is the most dignified way for you to leave."

Xu Xingyin's face suddenly turned pale and he stood there in a daze.

Seeing her reaction, the Queen Mother continued.

"But you are a smart person, you should understand that the overall situation is more important. If you divorce the prince, you can not only calm the emperor down, but also preserve the prince's reputation. Everything will go smoothly in the future. After all... people are strong when they have no desires. And you can also unload the burden of being the crown princess and live the life you want."

Xu Xingyin's lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end it just turned into a bitter smile.

"But I... don't want to."

Xu Xingyin looked up at the Queen Mother. Her eyes, which used to be gentle and docile, now revealed determination and stubbornness.

The Queen Mother seemed to be surprised by Xu Xingyin's answer and raised her eyebrows in surprise.

"For the sake of the prince, you are unwilling to do so? It seems that you are still reluctant to give up this wealth and glory."

"It is precisely for Your Highness that I am unwilling to do so."

Xu Xingyin bit her lip, took a deep breath, and explained slowly.

"I don't want to divorce, not because I covet the honor of being the Crown Princess, but because I truly like His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and I believe in His Royal Highness's feelings for me."

The Queen Mother frowned, obviously dissatisfied with Xu Xingyin's stubbornness.

"Like? Feelings? What good are these intangible things to the world?"

"What about Yu Jingzhichen?"

Xu Xingyin did not back down and questioned directly.

"He is not only the crown prince of Dayan, but also a living person. He has lived cautiously for so many years, with a heart frozen throughout his youth. He has never made a mistake, just to give an explanation to the world. He finally found a little comfort in the boundless loneliness. Why should he crush it all for the world?"

At this point, Xu Xingyin's eyes were red, but his voice was firm and clear.

"So, I will not ask to leave. He has entrusted his heart to me, so I cannot let him down. But if one day he no longer needs me, as long as he tells me in person, I will leave. There is no other possibility."

"Be bold!"

The Queen Mother looked at Xu Xingyin coldly, with a hint of displeasure in her voice.

"You keep saying love, but you don't know how to consider the overall situation. In the palace, the struggle for power never stops. In the future, you will have no family to rely on. If you continue to stay in the East Palace, you will only become a burden to the prince. You still don't want to do it? The love of the Crown Princess is really cheap."

Xu Xingyin pursed her lips and said, "I believe that everything depends on human effort."

Xu Xingyin's words made the Queen Mother fall into deep thought. She looked at Xu Xingyin's determined eyes, sighed softly, and softened her tone a little.

"Chen'er has been burdened with too many responsibilities and expectations since he was young. His marriage has never been decided by him. I know that he has feelings for you, but you should also understand that this love may become his weakness and a weapon for others to attack him."

Xu Xingyin nodded. How could she not understand the Queen Mother's concerns?

It's just that her life seems to have always been like this.

There was no smooth road, so she cut through the thorns and thorns and made her way through.

"I understand, but everyone has his own path to take. No matter how bumpy the road ahead is, as long as the two of us have a mutual understanding, we can overcome any difficulties together."

After hearing Xu Xingyin's words, the Queen Mother was silent for a long time, as if she was thinking about something.

After a moment, the Queen Mother slowly spoke.

"Xu Xingyin, right? I hope you can remember what you said today."

As the Queen Mother spoke, her eyes moved slightly, finally stopping on the mountains not far away.