With one hand she heals, and the other hand she kills, the princess vows to rule the world!

The next day, the news that the Dali Temple prison had caught fire and burned prisoners to death instantly spread throughout Kyoto.

The emperor was furious and dismissed Zhong Sheng, the Minister of the Dali Temple, from his post and was demoted. He was never allowed to serve as an official in the court again.

The people of Kyoto were talking about this punishment, and even the officials in the court found it unbelievable.

It was just a fire in the prison that killed a few prisoners. Why is the punishment so severe?

A third-rank official, directly demoted! That's too cold-blooded.

However, when his colleagues were feeling sorry for Zhong Sheng, he was secretly feeling relieved.

It was just a demotion, but at least he saved his life.

That day, Zhongfu packed up his things and returned home.

Apart from this incident, the most hotly discussed topic in Kyoto is the Duke of Zheng's Mansion.

"Did you know? Duke Zheng lost two sons yesterday, and this morning, I heard that the Duke's eldest daughter is also dying!"

"I heard this is the biggest thing that's happened in Kyoto these days!"

"So many people died in the Zheng family at once. Did they offend someone?"

In the restaurant hall, diners gathered together, drinking wine and chatting about the major events in Kyoto in the past two days.

At this moment, someone sitting by the window snorted coldly, "The Zheng family has done so many evil things, and now they're getting their comeuppance!"

"Oh? What does this big brother know about this?"

Curious people pricked up their ears, and even the best food and wine could not stop their gossiping nature.

When the man saw everyone's gaze on him, a look of fear appeared on his face.

"Well, the second and third sons of the Zheng family have done so many bad things, who in Kyoto doesn't know about it?!"

When everyone heard this, disappointment immediately appeared on their faces. "I thought it was something else! The whole city knows about the two bullies from the Zheng family. They really died innocently!"

"I just don't know who the eldest daughter of the Zheng family offended. I heard she was poisoned and is dying!"

At this time, a man in plain clothes in the corner of the restaurant said, "I do have some inside information!"

When everyone heard this, they immediately became curious and some even came over with wine and meat.

"Brother, do you have any inside information? Can you tell us?"

"Yeah, yeah!" another person chimed in with a smile, "As long as the news is true, we'll treat you to some wine and meat!"

The man curled his lips and said, "Thank you very much!"

He ate a mouthful of meat, drank two sips of wine, and then slowly spoke, "I have a cousin who is on duty at the Dali Temple."

"We were drinking last night, and he said something while drunk. For the sake of wine and meat, I'm telling you, but please don't spread it around!"

They looked at each other, then nodded in unison, "Don't worry, we won't say anything nonsense!"

After hearing the assurances of several people, the man in plain clothes continued to speak.

The people around also pricked up their ears and paid attention to the sounds here.

"This matter must be told from yesterday morning when the Third Master Zheng smashed the precious medicine pavilion in anger and killed the medicine boy in anger."

"I don't need to explain what the Treasure Medicine Pavilion is, right? Everyone should know it, right?"

The others nodded in agreement. "I know. It's the Treasure Pharmacy that only charges one penny for treating the poor! It's become quite prominent in Kyoto these past few months."

Another person said, "Not only does the Precious Medicine Pavilion have a wide variety of medicinal herbs, but the prices are also very reasonable. They even have some top-notch secret medicines, which are exclusively available to royal relatives, nobles, and wealthy businessmen! They are said to be very effective, which is why they attract many princesses and princes who come here to try them."

"In less than half a year, Zhenyao Pavilion defeated Xia's Pharmacy, formerly 'the number one pharmacy in Kyoto'!"

"Hey!" the cloth-clothed man said, pointing at him, "You hit the point!"

"The Xia's Pharmacy was actually established and supported by the Zheng family. When the Xia's Pharmacy's business was taken away, the Third Young Master Zheng was furious and went to cause trouble for the Zhenyao Pavilion. However, he was stopped by the medicine boy and killed him in anger."

"That Ms. Liu from the Precious Medicine Pavilion, although she's a woman, is a virgin! She single-handedly stormed into the Xia Pharmacy just for a medicine boy, and ended up killing the Third Master Zheng with a single blow right in front of the Imperial Guards!"

Some people were amazed after hearing this, "In front of the Royal Guards? So arrogant?!"

The man in plain clothes shook his finger, excitement flashing in his eyes, "This is the most amazing thing!"

"Oh? Anything else? Tell me now!"

The man took another sip of wine, ate a bite of meat, and slowed down for a moment, which made everyone extremely anxious.

Someone was impatient and urged, "Hey, stop eating and tell me!"

Hearing this, he smiled and continued, "The most amazing thing is that she killed the second son of the Zheng family while in the Dali Temple prison!"

"What?! She also killed the Second Master Zheng?"

Everyone was shocked!

Everyone only knew that two sons of the Zheng family died, but they didn't expect that they were killed by the same person!

Still in the Dali Temple prison! Isn't this too unbelievable?

Are the jailers at the Dali Temple just there to eat and do nothing? How could a prisoner kill a tyrannical nobleman with a large group of guards?

"You think this is the end?"

At this time, the man in plain clothes spoke again, his face full of mystery, as if there was even more explosive news to tell.

"Isn't it over yet? It's impossible that she also killed the eldest daughter of the Zheng family?"

Although the eldest daughter is not dead yet, even the imperial physicians in the palace are unable to help her. This is no different from being dead.

"Hey, brother, you're very perceptive! You guessed it right!"

"What? Is this true?" The man was shocked. Then, seeing the admiring gazes of the others, he felt a surge of pride and said modestly, "It's just normal, just saying it casually!"

"But is this true? The eldest daughter of the Zheng family was said to have been poisoned, but isn't Mr. Liu in prison? How could he have been poisoned?"

Everyone gathered around.

"Yeah, what's the inside story? Tell me about it!"

The commoner didn't keep the secret any longer. After glancing around, he whispered, "It's said that the Prince of Jin came to the palace to ask for the Emperor's mercy, requesting a prompt trial for the murderers of the Second and Third Young Masters. So, yesterday afternoon, Mr. Liu was brought in for questioning by the Dali Temple's Minister Zhong!"

"What? He was brought in for trial yesterday? How come we didn't know about it? Was it a secret trial at the Dali Temple?"

Surprise flashed in the eyes of the commoner, and he praised, "Brother, you are really smart! You guessed it right again!"

"It was the Dali Temple that secretly interrogated Liu Ruxin! Everyone in the Zheng family went to court, including Miss Zheng!"

"My cousin said that Mr. Liu thought the medicine boy was seeking revenge and defending himself, but Lord Zhong refused to accept his explanation and sentenced him to be executed on a later date!"

"After the trial, Miss Zheng, enraged, verbally abused Mr. Liu and even threatened to assault him. As a result, upon returning home last night, Miss Zheng began to suffer from the effects of the poison. It's said her entire body was covered in blisters and sores, and half the Duke's Mansion was filled with her screams!"

"Master Zheng has determined that the poison in Miss Zheng's body was caused by Mr. Liu!"