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The Supreme Commander hesitated for a moment, then spoke slowly:

"Your Highness, the criminal this time is a maid named Xiaoyu in the palace. She is suspected of colluding with foreign enemies and intending to rebel. And you, Your Highness, are her accomplice."

The princess turned pale when she heard this. She had never expected that she would be accused of such a crime. She widened her eyes and glared at the supreme commander:

"Ridiculous! How could I possibly collude with Xiaoyu? She is just a little palace maid, how could I possibly be interested in her?"

The Supreme Commander smiled slightly and said slowly:

"Your Highness, the world is unpredictable. Perhaps you haven't noticed, but facts speak louder than words. Now that the evidence is irrefutable, Your Highness should confess as soon as possible to avoid being charged with a greater crime."

The princess was so angry that she was shaking all over. She stared at the supreme commander with flames of hatred flashing in her eyes:

"You are making false accusations! If I have really committed a crime, I will be punished according to the royal law. How dare you, the people of the Nine Gates, do such a reckless thing!"

The Supreme Commander remained calm. He looked at the Princess, his tone firm:

"Your Highness, we at the Nine Gates have always acted impartially. We had no choice but to arrest you this time. Please cooperate with us so as not to miss out on important matters."

The eldest princess knew that she could not resist at this moment. She could only grit her teeth and swear secretly in her heart: I must avenge myself!

With the departure of the Supreme Commander, the atmosphere in the Princess's residence became extremely tense. The palace maids and eunuchs looked at each other, not knowing what to do.

The eldest princess sat in the main seat, her face livid. She was well aware of the seriousness of the incident and had a myriad of thoughts in her mind.

"Someone, go and ask my cousin to come over." The eldest princess finally spoke. Although her voice was low, it revealed an unquestionable majesty.

Soon, a handsome young man was hurriedly called back to the palace. He was the eldest princess's cousin, Dali Temple Minister Jiang Yujing.

Jiang Yujing walked into the hall and saw the elder sister's face. He immediately understood the seriousness of the matter. He knelt on one knee and asked in a deep voice:

"Eldest sister, what happened? Why did the Nine Gates suddenly break into the mansion?"

The princess sighed and told her cousin the whole story. Jiang Yujing frowned after hearing this, and obviously realized the seriousness of the situation.

"Sister, this matter is of great importance. Since the Nine Gates dared to attack you, they must have solid evidence. We must not take it lightly." Jiang Yujing analyzed.

The princess nodded. She knew her cousin was right. She thought for a moment and then said to her cousin:

"Go to the palace immediately, find the emperor, and explain the situation to him. I want him to tell me in person whether I have really committed a crime."

Jiang Yujing left as soon as she was told, while the eldest princess stayed in the mansion, waiting for news from her cousin.

Time seemed to be extremely long, and the eldest princess' heart was filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

In the palace, Jiang Yujing hurried through the palace corridor and headed straight for the emperor's bedroom.

The emperor's face darkened when he heard his cousin's report. He had never expected that his sister would be suspected by the Nine Gates, which made him angry and confused.

"Is the eldest princess really suspected of treason?" the emperor asked in a deep voice.

Jiang Yujing shook his head: "I don't know, but my sister would never do such a thing. The Nine Gates may have some evidence, but there must be a misunderstanding."

The emperor thought for a moment, then ordered: "Send the Nine Gates Supreme Commander, I want to inquire about this matter personally."

Soon, the Supreme Commander was summoned to the palace. When he saw the emperor, he immediately knelt on one knee and reported that the eldest princess was suspected of treason.

After hearing this, the emperor's face became even gloomier. He did not get angry immediately, but asked, "Where is the evidence?"

The Supreme Commander took out a sealed file from his bosom and presented it to the emperor. The emperor opened the file, browsed through the contents, then raised his head and looked at the Supreme Commander with a sharp gaze:

"This matter is of great importance. Are you sure?"

The Supreme Commander answered firmly: "I am certain that all the evidence points to the Princess."

The emperor was silent for a moment, then said to the supreme commander: "You step down first, I will make the decision."

The Supreme Commander left the bedroom, and the Emperor turned to Jiang Yujing and said, "Bring your cousin into the palace. I want to interrogate her personally."

Jiang Yujing took the order and immediately returned to the palace to inform the princess of the news. Although the princess was worried, she knew that escaping was not a solution and could only face it head-on.

In the interrogation room of the imperial palace, the eldest princess was brought to the front of the palace. She looked up at the emperor, her eyes full of determination and unyielding.

The emperor looked at the princess and said in a serious tone: "Princess, do you admit your guilt?"

The princess straightened her back and answered loudly: "I know no crime! I have never committed treason!"

The interrogation continued, and the princess defended herself one by one under the emperor's questioning. The evidence provided by the Nine Gates also gradually revealed flaws under the emperor's scrutiny.

Finally, the emperor issued an order: "This matter needs further investigation. From now on, the princess is free to move around, but she is not allowed to leave the capital."

……

Here, Minister of War Cheng Qingjun went forward tremblingly.

"I wonder what important matter has brought you here to my humble abode, Lord Commander?"

The top commander of the Nine Gates said coldly, "Minister Cheng, we have received a tip-off that a group involved in smuggling counterfeit coins has infiltrated the guests of your Shangshu Mansion, so we are here to investigate."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Qingjun's face turned pale instantly, and beads of sweat oozed out of his forehead. He quickly restrained his emotions and replied calmly:

"Master Commander, how is this possible? All guests in my house have been strictly screened, and there is no way such a thing could happen. Please allow me to verify it immediately."

The supreme commander of the Nine Gates looked at Cheng Qingjun coldly with a sharp gaze, and his tone was still cold and hard:

"Minister Cheng, I, the Nine Sects, have always been resolute in my actions. If I didn't have solid evidence, why would I disturb your house so easily? Now, I want you to gather all the guests immediately. I want to check them one by one."

Cheng Qingjun knew the reputation of the Nine Gates very well. He could not refuse and could only nod in agreement. He turned around and shouted to the mansion:

"Someone, go and inform all the guests that the Minister of War's Mansion will conduct a comprehensive investigation immediately!"

Soon, the Shangshu Mansion was in chaos, and all the guests were summoned to the front hall. The Supreme Commander of the Nine Gates led the elite of the Nine Gates and examined each guest one by one.

At this time, Cheng Qingjun stood beside the supreme leader of the Nine Gates, feeling anxious. He asked in a low voice:

"Master Commander, how did you know that the counterfeit coin gang had infiltrated my mansion?"

The Supreme Commander of the Nine Gates glanced at him and spoke in a slightly slower tone:

"Someone found counterfeit coins on the market. After tracing the clues, it was found that the source seemed to be in your house. Minister Cheng, you know that the forces involved in this counterfeit coin case are not insignificant. If it is not investigated in time, it may cause a bigger disturbance."

Cheng Qingjun's face became increasingly heavy. He pondered for a moment, then said:

"Commander-in-chief, I have something to ask you. Is there any connection between this counterfeit coin case and the palace?"

The Nine Gates' Supreme Commander's eyes flashed with something strange, and he said in a deep voice:

"Minister Cheng, don't you understand? This matter involves a lot of people. I, the Nine Gates, am only responsible for investigating this case. As for whether there is any power in the palace behind it, it is not my business."

Cheng Qingjun nodded slightly, already having some guesses in his mind.