The Adventures of the Crying Princess

There is solid evidence that Prince Mu plotted to murder the prince and was a traitor to his country, so he should be arrested directly.

However, there is a secret passage under Prince Mu's palace, which is full of Prince Mu's private soldiers. It is said that this group of people also forged weapons and armor without authorization. Their purpose is self-evident.

A rash arrest would very likely trigger a mutiny, with disastrous consequences.

Emperor Chengde called Prince Yi and the three brothers of the Bai family and studied in the imperial study for five days.

The King of Qi thought about it behind closed doors for several days, and then submitted a letter of apology, stating how he had murdered his colleagues, framed the Marquis of Zhenbei, and colluded with Xiling over the years.

Finally, he expressed his willingness to make amends for his crime by making King Mu's guilt known to the public.

Emperor Chengde looked at the letter of apology and sighed, "Why not let the second son get involved? Maybe he can help us."

"Father, the arrest operation is extremely dangerous. My second brother is in poor health and may not be able to do it. It would be better to let him do some auxiliary work to atone for his crime."

After reading the letter of apology, Yuwen Ji felt nothing in his heart. He was not Emperor Chengde, so how could he believe that the capricious King of Qi would truly change his ways?

Emperor Chengde understood Prince Yi's meaning, nodded slightly, and did not mention the matter again.

At this moment, Eunuch Chen entered the imperial study and reported, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince wishes to see you."

Although the old emperor did not reprimand the prince for what happened to Xiao Suyun, he still fell ill. As soon as he entered the imperial study, the prince knelt down and said, "I deserve to die. I have made you worry."

Emperor Chengde waved his hand and said, "Get up, you are the crown prince, you should be more cautious in everything, and make sure to check clearly who comes in and out of the Eastern Palace.

Well, since you know you were wrong, just forget about it. Just be more careful next time. Go away."

The prince looked at the three brothers of the Bai family, then at Yuwen Ji, and hesitated to speak. He bowed and left the imperial study.

Perhaps he felt something was wrong and did not leave. He pulled Eunuch Chen aside and asked, "Eunuch, do you know if there is anything troubling Father these days?"

"Yes, the prince probably doesn't know yet that Princess Sui'an has left the capital. Your Majesty hardly slept last night, worried about the little princess's injuries, worried that the little princess didn't eat or sleep well. He got up more than ten times that night, repeatedly asking where the little princess was."

Seeing that Eunuch Chen was unwilling to tell, the prince smiled bitterly, "Eunuch has been with my father for many years, so he is naturally tactful in what he says. I am the one who has overstepped my authority."

Eunuch Chen bowed deeply and said, "Please forgive me, Your Highness. I am just a servant and I dare not interfere in the affairs of my master. Please forgive me, Your Highness."

The prince nodded slightly and turned back to the East Palace.

Emperor Chengde heard the conversation outside the imperial study clearly. He slammed the table heavily and took a deep breath. He brought the topic back to the topic, "There is no need to inform the crown prince of the arrest plan. When the operation is carried out, just send a few more people to guard the East Palace."

"Your Majesty, are you worried that Prince Mu will force the emperor to abdicate?" Bai Yisong was deeply surprised when he heard the old emperor's words.

"Prince Mu, I know him. He is a brave general. He is always daring and adventurous in doing things, and he is the most adventurous one in war. Given his character, he is very likely to force the emperor to abdicate." Emperor Chengde's eyes were full of disappointment. The brother who had fought with him in the past, the person he entrusted with important tasks, was now going to betray him.

If you ask yourself, Emperor Chengde did not do anything wrong to King Mu. There were so many brothers who fought together, but he was the only one who was made a king of a different surname. What a great honor this was.

He married her sister and was the most favored concubine in the palace for nearly thirty years. Later, he appointed his eldest daughter as the Crown Princess and his second daughter as Princess Anmin. What else did Prince Mu want?

When his children and sister got into trouble, Emperor Chengde never implicated him. Now, he actually wanted to kill his son and seize his throne. He was simply an ungrateful person.

The old emperor couldn't help coughing in anger. "Let General Bai and Prince Yi handle this matter. After Song Bocheng is arrested, he doesn't need to be brought before me. He will be dealt with according to the law without leniency."

"Yes, I obey my orders."

"You have collaborated with the enemy and committed treason, slandered loyal officials, and killed the prince. Old friend, you have disappointed me so much." Emperor Chengde of the Ming Dynasty smiled bitterly and waved his hand, "Go and get busy."

After everyone left the Imperial Study, Emperor Chengde called Eunuch Chen over and asked, "What's the expression on your face, Prince, since you didn't get an answer?"

"You look a little disappointed. Maybe you feel that you can't help Your Majesty and feel a little regretful." Eunuch Chen came quietly behind Emperor Chengde and kneaded him gently. "Your Majesty didn't sleep well last night. Take a rest. You have to meet Lord Sun from the Cabinet later."

Emperor Chengde nodded slightly, "Little Chen, how come people's hearts have changed? Song Bocheng was so loyal to me back then, why has he become like this now?

The rumor that the Marquis of Zhenbei was collaborating with the enemy was spread by him through bribery of street thugs, and he ordered his own sister to poison me.

How could he be so heartless and betray my respect for him? "

"Your Majesty, some people change their positions and their hearts as well. Don't worry about such people. It's not worth it."

"Do you think the little monkey will become like this one day?" The old emperor nodded slightly in disappointment.

"I don't know. I just think that the children of the Bai family will be right. The ancestors of the Bai family followed Taizu to conquer the world. They are loyal and good people for generations.

"For more than ten generations, there has not been a single bad person who betrays his own people. If you have a good family background, you will never go wrong."

"That's right. Monkeys are a simple species. Apart from their love of getting into trouble, they have no other shortcomings." When mentioning Bai Yimeng, Emperor Chengde's lips curled up slightly.

"You are still so angry. Your Majesty, have you forgotten how the little princess talked back to you?" Seeing Emperor Chengde smiling, Eunuch Chen dared to make a few jokes to coax the old emperor.

Emperor Chengde laughed loudly upon hearing this, "Yes, she loves to irritate me the most. Alas, I don't know where she is. It's been so many days, and she still doesn't know how to write a letter?

She has no conscience. Don't you know that I miss her? When she comes back, I will beat her up."

Eunuch Chen smiled but said nothing. The little princess was not around anyway, so there was nothing wrong with just venting his anger.

Wan'an Valley...

Bai Yimeng was practicing, and a sneeze disrupted his rhythm. "Who scolded me?" He rubbed his nose and looked towards Longguzhu's room. He quietly moved a small stool and sat at the door of his master to report his work.

"Master, this morning, Sister Bohe made vegetarian dumplings, but I don't like them, so I only ate four. But the white porridge was good, and the pickled vegetables made by Aunt Liu were delicious. If Second Brother hadn't stopped me, I could have eaten the whole plate.

Master, you have been in there for almost half a month, and you don't miss me at all. Why don't you come out and talk to me before you go back?"

Hearing the little apprentice's chatter, Dragon Valley Master shook his head in anger and amusement. He cursed, "Little bastard, go play somewhere else. Master doesn't have time to deal with you."

"Master..."

Bai Yimeng wanted to say something, but Lu Yikuan picked her up from behind and threw her to the martial arts arena, "Don't be lazy, keep practicing."

"Second Brother, I already know this set of boxing. Can you teach me something else?" Bai Yimeng clung to Lu Yikuan like a little rascal. "Is there anything more fun or difficult? Otherwise, it will be too boring."

"what do you want to learn?"

"Is there any inner strength that can eliminate the inner demons?"

Bai Yimeng waved his hand mysteriously, motioning Lu Yikuan to lower his head and whisper in his ear, telling him everything he had seen the man in black say and do when he was asleep.

Lu Yikuan pondered for a moment and rubbed Bai Yimeng's head, "This is not a mental demon, it may be the effect of the poisonous insect in your body.

We at Yumen Mountain Villa do have some detoxification techniques, but they are a bit hard to practice and I’m afraid you won’t be able to handle it.”

"I'm not afraid! I am also a member of Yumen Villa, and Master Lu is my adoptive father."

Lu Yikuan chuckled, "Okay, there's really nothing I can do about you. Let me tell you in advance, I haven't told you this set of exercises because it's too difficult to learn. Think about it, if you cry later, I won't comfort you."