The blacksmith lady is killing people in the harem, and her son is responsible for it.

Qin Wan was very surprised when she learned that the emperor wanted to summon her to a grand court meeting.

She looked at the eunuch who came to report and asked curiously, "Is it true that this palace is going to the grand court meeting?"

The young eunuch nodded, "Yes, Crown Princess, please follow me."

Zhao Zhen narrowed his eyes and asked, "Tell me, what happened at the grand court meeting?"

The young eunuch did not dare to hide it from Zhao Zhen, "Your Highness, I don't know much else, but some ministers in the court have impeached the Crown Princess for competing with the people for profit."

After the young eunuch said this, he lowered his head and did not dare to look at Zhao Zhen.

Zhao Zhen slammed the table heavily, "How ridiculous! Come, help me to go to the grand court meeting."

Qin Wan, who had just changed her clothes, came out and said, "Your Highness, I can go by myself. I want to see who is impeaching me."

Zhao Zhen was worried, "I'll go with you. Let's see who dares to speak when I'm here."

Qin Wan patted Zhao Zhen soothingly, "No need, it would be bad if you went. I can't hear the truth if you're here. I can do it on my own."

Zhao Zhen looked at Qin Wan's confident expression and said, "Well, be careful."

"Do not worry!"

Qin Wan looked at the young eunuch who came to report, "Lead the way!"

Soon, Qin Wan followed the young eunuch to the grand court meeting.

It was also the first time for the court ministers to see Qin Wan at such a close distance. She had a beautiful face, especially the small fiery red mole on her forehead, which made her look even more beautiful.

At this time, they also felt that the rumors outside were not credible, and the story about the faceless woman was all nonsense.

The ministers only dared to glance at Qin Wan secretly and did not dare to stare at her all the time.

Qin Wan showed no fear at all. She walked past the ministers and came to the front of the palace to pay her respects. "Your daughter-in-law pays respect to His Majesty. Long live the emperor."

The emperor said calmly: "Princess, please stand up!"

The emperor was unhappy about the ministers' impeachment of Qin Wan. Although he disliked Qin Wan, his son liked her, and he no longer had the same obsession as before.

Now his son can sleep with whoever he wants, and he doesn't have to worry about it anymore.

Moreover, he was aware of the fact that the national treasury was short of money and that officials in various places were corrupt. However, he did not want his daughter-in-law's property, mainly because it was too embarrassing.

How could he, the king of a country, bow down to a woman? That would be shameless.

Qin Wan stood up and asked, "Father asked his daughter-in-law to come here. What's the matter?"

The emperor did not want to take the lead in this matter, but looked at the ministers in the court, "My dear ministers, the Crown Princess has arrived. You can ask any questions you have."

When Qin Wan heard the emperor say this, she immediately turned around and faced the ministers in the court. She especially looked at a few old ministers in front of her and said, "I wonder if you have anything to ask me."

Censor Geng glanced at the Imperial Censor Su Xun, and seeing him nod slightly, he immediately became bolder.

He stood up directly and said, "Your Highness, I have something to ask you."

Although Qin Wan secretly sent people to collect information about the family situations of the officials, she was still confused at first. "This is my first time attending a grand court meeting. I don't know this gentleman's name or official position."

Censor Geng: “..........”

Censor Geng suddenly felt that the Crown Princess, as a woman, did not play by the rules.

But at this moment, he had no time to think, "Your humble servant, Geng Liangzhong from the Censorate, today represents all the officials to impeach the Crown Princess for participating in the affairs of merchants, wantonly amassing wealth, competing with the people for profits, and being arrogant and extravagant."

Other ministers: “………”

Good Censor Geng, you are just a small censor, just go ahead and report in front of the master, why do you have to bring us along?

Are you qualified to represent all the officials?

All of a sudden, many officials who had not been involved before all turned their eyes to Censor Geng, wishing they could stare a hole through him.

Censor Geng seemed not to feel the gazes of others and looked at Qin Wan fearlessly.

Qin Wan raised her lips and took a few steps forward. "Oh, it's Censor Geng. I've heard of Censor Geng's reputation. It's said that Censor Geng is honest and upright, and he doesn't flatter the powerful. Seeing him today, I find that his reputation is well-deserved!"

Censor Geng: “.........”

Why did the Crown Princess praise me?

Doesn't she know that I'm investigating her?

For a moment, Censor Geng was a little confused. Not only him, but also the emperor who was sitting at the top felt it was strange.

You could say that Qin is uncultured, but she used quite a few idioms. You could say that she is cultured, but why didn’t she understand what Censor Geng meant?

At this time, the emperor was a little bit angry about Zhao Zhen, why didn't she come along?

Could it be that he really trusted his wife who was only good at ironwork? Wasn't he afraid that she would make a fool of herself when she came to the court?

Censor Geng was stunned for a moment, then he said politely, "Crown Princess, you are too polite!"

Qin Wan smiled and said, "Lord Geng is known for his wisdom and virtue, but after seeing him today, I feel that he does not live up to his reputation. I do not agree with any of the three points Lord Geng mentioned."

When Censor Geng heard that the title was not worthy of the facts, he became angry. He was a man who dared to bang his head against the pillar in court, but now he was denied by a woman. How could he tolerate this?

"Crown Princess, you still dare to quibble at the grand court meeting. You dare to say that Chao Xi Tang is not your property? Do you dare to deny that the clocks sold in Chao Xi Tang are expensive?"

Qin Wan nodded innocently, "Don't worry, Lord Geng, I didn't deny it, Chaoxi Hall is my property.

Besides, the things in Chaoxitang are expensive, and there is a reason for their high prices. If there are customers willing to buy, and I am willing to sell, is there anything wrong with that?"

Censor Geng snorted coldly, "It's good that the Crown Princess is willing to admit it. The court has clearly stipulated that ministers in the court cannot engage in business. The Crown Princess, as the wife of the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, competes with the people for profits and makes a lot of money. She doesn't care about the people of the world at all. She is really unworthy of her position!"

After saying this, Censor Geng looked at Qin Wan with great pride.

At this time, Lord Song from the Second Prince's faction and Lord Fang, who came from a noble family, also stood up and joined the camp to attack Qin Wan.

Qin Wan heard what these ministers meant, which was that she could not do business and should now hand over Chaoxitang to the national treasury.

There were also people secretly guiding Zhao Zhen, hinting that he was making a lot of money.

Qin Wan now understood what these people meant, and also knew who were targeting the Eastern Palace.

"Lord Geng also said that the court stipulates that officials are not allowed to engage in business. That decree is to restrict you. I am just a woman, what does it have to do with me?"

"You..." Censor Geng didn't expect Qin Wan to say that, and was furious. "Your Majesty, the Crown Princess is just being unreasonable. Please help me."

Lord Fang also stood up and said, "Your Majesty, the Crown Princess is obviously reluctant to part with her wealth, so she doesn't agree to hand over Chao Xi Tang to the national treasury."

Qin Wan looked at the ministers who were speaking fiercely with amusement, "Okay, according to your opinions, the properties of your families should also be used as the national treasury. As long as you all donate, I will immediately give you Chaoxi Hall!"

Ministers: “…”