After hearing her gossip, all the civil and military officials went crazy.

Chapter 59 General Gu is not that kind of person.

The system said: "I was just saying, if you don't like it, I won't say it again."

Fang Lingchu didn't believe him; he always said that.

The two of them finished saying what they had to say.

The Crown Prince looked at Fang Lingchu and then asked, "I wonder if there's anything I can help you with, young Lady Fang?"

Fang Lingchu, still processing the information from the mental education system, didn't react immediately and subconsciously said, "No need, I can do it."

Only after speaking did he realize that the other party was the Crown Prince, and he quickly knelt down and said, "Your Highness, I did not mean it. It's just that something happened in my fiefdom, and I was a little anxious, so I spoke without thinking."

The Crown Prince looked at Fang Lingchu, who was kneeling down, and helped her up with a helpless expression, saying, "Chuchu, you know I won't blame you."

Fang Lingchu: [What's wrong with this Crown Prince now? He's calling me that again. I'm really going crazy! Guagua, are there any daily quests that involve severing all emotional ties and making the Crown Prince forget that he likes me?]

When the Crown Prince heard Fang Lingchu's innermost thoughts, his eyes dimmed, his head drooped slightly, and a fleeting look of heartbreak crossed his eyes: Did she hate him so much just because he liked her?
Gu Wangyan was secretly pleased, and though his face remained expressionless, a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"No need, Your Highness, it's just some private matters."

Emperor Chongde looked at his son with eyes full of disdain.

Gu Wangyan knew what had happened.

He said, "Is the princess going to her fiefdom? I have nothing else to do anyway, so why don't I go with her?"

Fang Lingchu looked at Gu Wangyan with suspicion, then asked the system: "When did I say I was going to the fiefdom? How did this person know?"

Fang Lingchu's words made everyone tense, wondering if she had discovered something.

As long as Gu Wangyan remained calm.

The system said: "[He must have heard what you said to Raspberry at the palace gate when you arrived, since he happened to be nearby at the time.]"

Fang Lingchu suddenly realized what was going on, and then refused, saying, "No need, General Gu, I can handle such a small matter."

Upon hearing her words, Gu Wangyan looked heartbroken and said, "I haven't left the house for a year, and I don't have any good friends to play with. I thought that since I was serving in the same court as the princess, she would agree to take me out for some fun. I never expected... I was too much."

Fang Lingchu's small face was filled with a big question mark.

[System, what is that general doing? I'm getting a really weird feeling about him.]

The system had the same feeling, but looking at Gu Wangyan's righteous face, it said: "He's a great general, he wouldn't go to learn that kind of thing for you!"

Fang Lingchu thought about it and agreed. How could a great general like him possibly frequent brothels?

So, do you think I should let him go?

The system said, "Since you're going alone anyway, just bring him along. Consider him another henchman."

Fang Lingchu thought about it and agreed; why not use free thugs?

Just as he was about to speak, the Crown Prince said, "I've been in a bad mood lately. I wonder if I could go for a walk with Lord Fang to clear my head?"

Whether you're herding one sheep or a flock, you might as well herd them all together!

"Since both His Highness the Crown Prince and General Gu wish to go, let them go together!"

After saying that, he looked at Emperor Chongde, who had a gossipy expression on his face, and said, "Your Majesty, then this humble subject will remove the matter of the fiefdom."

When Emperor Chongde saw that several people's attention had turned to him, he quickly put away his gossipy expression and said, "Go on, go on."

The group left.

Fang Lingchu was still discussing with the system how they should appear.

[The Crown Prince is urging me to make a grand entrance; I wanted to use my status as a princess to show off!]

The Crown Prince heard Fang Lingchu's thoughts and said, "Young Master Fang, I wish to travel incognito, so please do not tell anyone about me."

Hearing that the Crown Prince did not intend to reveal his identity, he nodded happily.

Seeing the Crown Prince's reaction, Gu Wangyan said, "This humble general is the same; I am merely a guard by the Princess's side." Fang Lingchu looked at the two men with suspicion, but after a long while, seeing their sincere expressions, she said nothing more.

The three people arrived at the palace gate.

The emperor had already ordered a carriage to be prepared.

The carriage at the entrance was magnificent yet understated, with a large character "定" (ding, meaning "fixed") written on it.

It was Fang Lingchu's title.

Fang Lingchu's maid also put on the clothes that a princess's maid should wear.

A troop of imperial guards followed behind the carriage.

A squad of Gu Wangyan's soldiers followed behind the Imperial Guards.

Seeing such a large-scale operation, Fang Lingchu felt a bit like she wanted to desert.

[Guagua, isn't this a bit too much? People who don't know better might think I'm planning something bad!]

The system didn't seem to think much of it and said, "I think it's alright. We're here to stand up for the people. The bigger the show, the more afraid they'll be. I think you should also call out your Shadow Legion and line them up in a row. That would be even more intimidating."

Looking at so many people, Fang Lingchu thought it wouldn't matter if there were a few more!
Thinking about it, it makes sense. Since it's already such a grand affair, it can't be too bad.

Then, with a wave of her hand, ten people dressed in red, completely covered up, appeared beside her.

Seeing them change clothes, Fang Lingchu excitedly asked, "System, they can change clothes too! This is quite similar to the Imperial Guards."

Then I saw the Imperial Guards, also dressed in dark red armor, holding long swords, standing there quietly.

The system said: "Of course! Everything produced by the system is of high quality, and it can certainly adapt to changes in the environment."

Fang Lingchu nodded in satisfaction.

Then Fang Lingchu took the person home first and changed her into the princess's clothes.

The emperor even thoughtfully sent her two nannies, which actually looked quite presentable.

When the people saw Fang Lingchu's carriage, they all moved away.

Some people who didn't know asked others.

Crowd 1: "Who is this person? Why are they making such a big fuss?"

Crowd 2: "You must be from out of town. She is our Princess Ding'an, and the only female official in the imperial court."

Crowd 1: "Women as officials? What a fantasy! What do women know about national affairs?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Lingchu gave Raspberry a look.

Raspberry went straight over and slapped that person ten times.

Then she returned to Fang Lingchu's side.

She didn't care about anything else, but she wouldn't let anyone who insulted a woman get away with it.

She wanted to set an example for all women, so that they too could discuss national affairs, achieve success, and bring honor to their ancestors.

Seeing how decisive and efficient Fang Lingchu was, those who had objections dared not speak up anymore.

Crowd 3: "This princess has superhuman strength. She didn't hold many official positions, but the emperor killed many corrupt officials and introduced many policies that benefited the country and its people. If you don't know, don't talk nonsense."

Crowd 4: "That's right, what's wrong with us women? Women gave birth to you and raised you, yet you say we women are bad. You're the kind of people who put down their bowls and curse their mothers."

This incident sparked another round of discussion among the public.

Fang Lingchu knew none of this; she simply disliked the ability to define a person based on their gender.

Stop reading and take a look.

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