Forced to die for his loyalty, he was reborn in the arms of the cold and cruel regent!

Shen Mengyao breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Queyue standing in the room.

"It turns out to be you."

She had trouble falling asleep tonight, fearing that the eldest prince's men would not keep their promise and would sneak into the princess's mansion again to find the so-called antidote, so she did not sleep well all night.

When that person sneaked in quietly, she thought he was a bad guy. But the moment she saw it was Queyue, she felt relieved.

Queyue also breathed a sigh of relief: "Princess, I'm glad you're okay."

"Of course I'm fine." Shen Mengyao didn't tell her what happened today, but asked with concern: "How is it over there? Any news?"

"The person has been caught. He will be brought to the palace tomorrow to expose the matter." Queyue said solemnly.

"That's good, it's good that everything is fine." Shen Mengyao breathed a sigh of relief: "The prince has regained his innocence, and all our efforts are worth it."

"The princess cares so much about the prince and runs around for him. After the case is overturned, the princess must have a good talk with Wang Yi." Queyue said with some reluctance.

Shen Mengyao was stunned for a moment and nodded slightly.

"of course."

Queyue didn't know what to say and just made up some random words.

"Will the princess enter the palace tomorrow?"

Shen Mengyao thought for a moment and said calmly: "It seems that the palace will be lively tomorrow. Even if we can't watch the show in person, the news from Xingqing Palace should be received the fastest."

When Queyue heard this, a smile appeared on her face.

"The princess really cares about the prince the most."

"That's impossible?" Shen Mengyao objected.

Queyue chuckled softly: "Then I will accompany the princess to the palace as usual tomorrow."

"it is good."

The next day, the sun came out and swept away the coldness of the night.

*** yawned and stood up.

"Hurry up and wash this princess. I have to go to the palace to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager today."

The maids around didn't dare to breathe and immediately brought in water. But at this moment, Lu Rui ran in hurriedly, gasping for breath.

"It's bad. The pair of secret guards we sent out last night, neither of them came back this morning."

"What? Could it be that Ling'er's mission has failed?" *** sat up straight in an instant, his face full of panic.

Lu Rui was also afraid to breathe: "What should we do now? ***."

*** raised his hand to stop her.

"Don't panic. Follow me into the palace."

In the Qinzheng Hall, the emperor, who had just returned from the morning court, saw Qi Suian kneeling straight on the ground and frowned.

"My dear, you came really early. I hope you can recover your health after resting for a few days."

Qi Sui'an clasped his fists and replied, "It's all right now. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern."

"It's good that you're alright. Get up and talk." The emperor then walked to the chair and sat down. "I happened to meet with the Astronomical Bureau two days ago, and they chose an auspicious date for you. It's after the Spring Festival next year and before the fifteenth day. It's also a festive day."

Qi Sui'an's face changed and he immediately replied: "Your Majesty, I cannot agree to marry the princess."

"My imperial decree has been issued. Are you going to disobey it?" The emperor was furious. He slammed the table and said coldly, "Does my precious daughter deserve you? Do you think I am wronged?"

Qi Sui'an knelt on the ground, his back straight, his eyes firm and determined. He took a deep breath and spoke slowly.

"Your Majesty, I have no intention of disobeying your order. It is just that marriage is a matter of lifelong happiness for both of us, and even more so for the family's honor and disgrace. Your Majesty and I are not compatible in temperament, and if we force a marriage, I am afraid it will only increase the pain of both parties, and it may also hurt Your Majesty and the royal family's reputation."

The emperor's expression eased a little after hearing this, but there was still displeasure in his eyes: "Oh? Incompatible personalities? Tell me, how are your personalities incompatible?"

Qi Sui'an was silent for a moment, then said coldly: "During the palace banquet that day, the princess kept me in Chonghua Palace. It was a complete conspiracy. I have found a witness. I hope the emperor can listen to me."

The emperor never expected things to develop in this direction.

"Oh, you mean my beloved daughter set you up?"

It can be heard that the emperor was very unhappy with everything, but Qi Sui'an thought of Shen Mengyao and became less afraid.

"That day, I went out drunk to get rid of the alcohol. I happened to see someone in a side hall trying to do something indecent to a palace maid. I went in to stop him, but I didn't expect to do the opposite to the palace maid. I passed out and was in Chonghua Palace when I woke up."

"Is there anyone who can testify to what you said?" The emperor narrowed his eyes.

In fact, just because he dared to file a complaint in the Golden Palace, he had already believed it to some extent. But things are not that simple now. The imperial edict has been issued and all the subjects know about it.

If the imperial edict is to be revoked at this time, an explanation must be given to everyone!

"I found a witness, so I brought him into the palace specially to ask the emperor for his judgment." Qi Sui'an looked determined.

The emperor pondered for a moment.

"Bring a witness."

At the command, Ling'er walked in hurriedly from outside the door, and fell to her knees with a thud.

"Your Majesty, I am the one who lured the Regent into the trap that day."

The emperor frowned and asked, "Who are you?"

Ling'er replied: "I am a dancer from the Pear Garden."

"Then tell me everything that happened that day!" The emperor narrowed his cold eyes and looked at her majestically.

Ling'er took a deep breath.

"That day, I was waiting in the side hall. The censor gave the signal, and then I pretended that the eldest prince forced me. The regent was not afraid of the eldest prince and came out to obstruct him. But I, according to the censor's order, knocked the prince unconscious."

Before she could finish her words, Debao from outside suddenly came to report.

"Your Majesty requests an audience."

"It just so happens that I have something to ask her, so let her in." The emperor said calmly.

Ling'er was so frightened that she trembled and immediately knelt on the ground, not daring to look up.

*** walked in calmly: "See you, Father."

"You've come at the right time. Someone is accusing you of a crime." The emperor's voice was calm, and no emotion could be heard.

"Oh, that's something new. This princess would like to hear what she wants to accuse me of." *** narrowed his eyes and stared at her coldly.

Ling'er's speech was a little uncoordinated, but she still managed to tell the whole story of what happened that night.

"After I knocked the prince unconscious, *** showed up with his men and took the prince to Chonghua Palace where he stayed all night. The next day, that incident happened."

*** narrowed her eyes and cursed coldly: "You are just a little slave and you want to frame your master. Do you think you are qualified? Do you have any evidence for what you said?"

Ling'er rolled her eyes and said, "*** gave me a lot of gold ingots, and they are still in my hands. These are all evidence that *** bribed me."