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

Chapter 98 He was punished with a cane

Fang Lingchu asked in confusion, "Why won't you let the Third Prince leave?"

The system mysteriously explained: "At that time, Duan Shirui's father was already a renowned general, and he was afraid of them colluding with him from within. Later, feeling that she truly couldn't recover, she released the Third Prince and even let the Third Prince's wife's father go with her."

Fang Lingchu didn't understand, but she wasn't curious either.

Has that girl traveled through time yet?

The system said: 【Yes, I just arrived a short while ago.】

Fang Lingchu thought for a moment and said, "So, as long as I can get the Emperor and Consort Xian to accept that they have a bandit daughter-in-law, that's fine, right?"

The system nodded and said, "[That should be it!]"

【understood. 】

Then the two of them continued to look at other gossip about the Third Prince.

When Fang Lingchu said she didn't reveal any more useful information, the meeting was dismissed.

In the afternoon, there was a small morning assembly.

Fang Lingchu discussed with the system as she walked.

[Guagua, are you sure that as long as my official rank is lowered, the luck of the male and female protagonists in other countries will be balanced?]

The system affirmed: "Yes, host. As long as the luck of the male and female protagonists from other countries doesn't skyrocket, once your country's female protagonist becomes powerful, the other cannon fodder characters will escape their fate."

Fang Lingchu asked: "How many people have escaped their fate as cannon fodder?"

The system looked at them and said, "Those who changed the points in your destiny all changed a little. Your older sister changed the most and was the first. Then there's Gu Wangyan, who died young."

Everyone else, except for important figures, has already awakened.

Fang Lingchu followed behind her father with a furtive air about her.

[Host, what are you doing, sneaking around like that?]

Fang Lingchu glanced furtively ahead and said, "Didn't they say that disrespecting the emperor in front of the palace would result in demotion? I'm finding the right angle so I can fall in front of the emperor, then knock down a few officials as well. That way, I'll be foolproof."

Others: What's wrong with this young Master Fang now? What kind of trouble is he up to now?

Emperor: What do you mean? Do you want me demoted? What's wrong with you now?

Everyone was looking at Minister Fang, seemingly asking him what was going on.

Minister Fang glanced left and right, but avoided looking at the emperor and the other officials.

How could he know what his daughter was up to?

While everyone was still brainstorming, Fang Lingchu pulled down the pants of the Minister of Rites in front of them, and he fell face down with a cry of pain.

At first, Song, who was puzzled, felt a chill on his buttocks and quickly pulled up his pants.

Then he shook off Fang Lingchu, looking like he'd been bullied.

This turn of events happened in the blink of an eye, before the emperor could even react.

Then they saw Fang Lingchu, who was lying on the ground, being thrown around.

Fang Lingchu was completely bewildered. What had she just done? What had happened? Why did she feel like she had been kicked?

[Waaaaah, Guagua, someone kicked me! It hurts so much!]

Emperor: ? ? ? What's going on? How did I get kicked out?

Lord Song: He didn't do it on purpose. It was Lord Fang who took off his pants first.

Minister Fang: I'm so ashamed! How can his daughter do such a crazy thing?

Eunuch Gao quickly went to remind the emperor that he should give a response.

Emperor Chongde, realizing what had happened, roared in fury, "How dare you behave in front of the palace! Guards! Give each of them ten strokes of the cane! Fang Lingchu has disturbed the court; he is demoted nine ranks and sent back to grind ink for the officials."

When Fang Lingchu heard that she would also be punished with a cane, she burst into tears.

"Your Majesty, I'm innocent! Your Majesty, please don't punish me! If you really want to, just strip me of my official position! Please don't hit me, Your Majesty, waaaaah!"

Fang Lingchu's crying was so sincere and heartfelt!

She was really scared! In TV dramas, people are often left bloodied and mangled after being hit with a sledgehammer; it's terrifying! The Emperor: No, isn't this what she wanted?
Song Hetong: Did I say anything? Shouldn't I be the most wronged person?

Both Song and Tong were pulled out of the room and were completely numb.

He didn't even yell, but the one who started it all yelled so passionately.

Hearing Fang Lingchu's wailing voice, the system said, "[Host, I will give you a shield. Besides, the emperor won't really attack you, don't worry.]"

Upon hearing the system's words, Fang Lingchu hiccuped and said, "Really?"

Upon hearing that Fang Lingchu had stopped crying, the system quickly assured her, "Really, believe me."

Then Fang Lingchu and Song Hetong were dragged out and given ten lashes.

Fang Ling was relieved when she felt no pain at first.

Just as I was about to chat with the system, it said: "[Host, why don't you pretend to make a sound? Otherwise, it'll seem really fake.]"

I just arrived and saw Fang Lingchu being pressed down on a chair and beaten with a board.

They haven't even decided whether or not to ask for leniency yet!
I was caught off guard when I heard those words.

Forehead…….

He's just an unnecessary concern.

Fang Lingchu howled a few times after being flogged in public, and was then carried back home.

Actually, they didn't hit him at all; they just heard a lot of patting noises.

Those were the people who hit them on the hand.

The person who was hit is fine, but the hand that hit them is swollen.

Fang Lingchu felt a little embarrassed and secretly gave those people some silver.

Fang Lingchu thought the system had done something wrong, so she felt sorry for those who hit her.

The situation was similar when it came to beating Song Hetong, but perhaps not as intense as Fang Lingchu's.

Song Hetong endured the pain in her buttocks, watching Fang Shangshu's murderous look.

Minister Fang felt somewhat guilty; as expected, when children get into trouble, the parents take the blame!

The emperor looked at Lord Song and instructed Eunuch Gao to take him to the next room to apply medicine.

After all, it was Fang Lingchu who was implicated.

Fang Lingchu knew this too, and felt a little guilty.

[Guagua, I feel a little guilty towards Lord Song.]

The system, with a hint of sympathy, said: "[It is a bit pitiful, but aren't they all willing to sacrifice themselves for their country? He's currently sacrificing his life for the country.]"

Fang Lingchu felt that what the system said made a lot of sense.

What you said makes sense.

Crowd: What a great idea to donate your butt for the country!
Lord Song: I would rather die for my country than be spanked in public! There were so many servants coming and going, watching the two of them get beaten, and she was still yelling so loudly.

He's completely shameless!
Fang Lingchu thought for a moment and said, "[That's quite pitiful. Next time, let's gossip about Lord Song!]"

Song Hetong, who overheard this from next door, almost fainted.

The emperor looked at Fang Lingchu, who was being carried away, and asked, "Young Master Fang, is there anything you wish to say?"

We can't let Fang Lingchu get involved with Song Hetong's scandal right now! Otherwise, it would be too tragic.

Fang Lingchu looked up at the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, do I have a method to produce white salt that can be used to exchange for women to participate in the examination?"

Her two eyes sparkled brightly, full of anticipation.

The system asked with some doubt: "Host, do you know how to make high-quality salt?"

Fang Lingchu replied matter-of-factly, "I don't know!"

Emperor: ? ? ? You don't know what you're talking about and you're offering it to me in exchange?
(End of this chapter)