Who put the yellow robe on me?

No one else noticed the unusual changes in the Thirteenth Princess Jiang Sirou, but He Xiaowei, the granddaughter of the Prime Minister of Daliang who had always been by her side, discovered something.

He Xiaowei sat aside, her eyes slightly narrowed, her gaze projected through the light and shadow outside the window onto the princess's distraught face.

The feeling of loss made He Xiaowei feel uneasy. She looked at the princess, replaying the details of the past few days in her mind, until she finally couldn't help but whisper, "Si Rou, what happened to you?"

Jiang Sirou's behavior, whether it was the weak shaking of her head or the sudden silence, revealed an extremely complex emotion, as if hiding a deeper secret.

At this moment, the voice of the Sixth Prince Jiang Fu broke the silence: "Thirteenth sister, what happened? Tell me quickly!"

Jiang Fu's words were filled with anxiety. He believed that since he was close to Jiang Sirou, he should be the first to know the truth. The princess's change made him anxious. He had never seen Jiang Sirou so abnormal since he was a child.

The ninth prince Jiang Yu seemed calmer. His eyes were sharp, as if he had sensed something wrong. He said, "Yes, Thirteenth Sister, who kidnapped you? Was it Dianzhang?" As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere became tense, and everyone's eyes were focused on Jiang Sirou.

A trace of confusion flashed across Jiang Sirou's eyes. She stared fixedly at the ceiling, as if she were thinking about something, or avoiding something. Her expression was extremely empty, as if she had been pulled away from reality and had lost all vitality.

She shook her head weakly and uttered softly, "Guardian, please protect me."

Jiang Yu refused to give in and pressed on, "Did Sixteenth Brother kidnap you?" His words seemed casual, but they were actually quite pointed. Jiang Yu's gaze was sharp, and his words carried a hint of inexplicable coldness.

There was clearly a deeper meaning behind the Ninth Prince's question. Recently, Emperor Liang's health had been growing increasingly weak, and the power struggle within the court had become increasingly intense.

The succession of the crown prince had not yet been determined, and the struggles among the various princes had long been public knowledge. Jiang Yu deliberately mentioned the sixteenth prince, apparently to stir up suspicion and unrest within the royal family.

Jiang Fu frowned, then said, "Ninth brother, don't talk nonsense in front of the emperor!"

Sixth Prince Jiang Fu's words carried a palpable sense of pressure. He reprimanded the Ninth Prince with a low, unyielding voice, as if wielding an invisible aura that made it difficult to challenge. His gaze, penetrating everyone, fixed on the Ninth Prince, as if hinting at some potential danger.

However, just as the situation became increasingly tense, the reaction of the Thirteenth Princess Jiang Sirou shocked everyone.

She neither nodded nor shook her head, but continued to stare blankly at the ceiling, as if completely unaware of the discussion around her.

This unexpected reaction instantly made the atmosphere extremely tense. Everyone turned to look at the Sixteenth Prince, Jiang Chen, as if all suspicion was focused on him.

Jiang Chen stood quietly aside, his face expressionless, his eyes still cold. Despite the constant discussions around him, he still did not show a trace of anxiety or anger.

He just looked at Jiang Sirou quietly, his eyes seemed to see through her confusion, trying to understand her true thoughts.

Ninth Prince Jiang Yu suddenly revealed a hint of excitement. He walked towards Jiang Sirou and said anxiously, "Thirteenth sister, could it really be Sixteenth brother?"

Jiang Yu's eyes flickered, as if he had found some kind of breakthrough that he could exploit. He raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a meaningful smile, as if he was already looking forward to the revelation of some answer.

Seeing this, the Queen also revealed a deep doubt. She glanced at Jiang Sirou and said encouragingly, "Rou'er, your father is here, so just tell us what happened. There's no need to hide it anymore."

The queen's voice was gentle, but the expectations in it weighed on Jiang Sirou's heart like a heavy hammer.

The guidance and encouragement in her words made Jiang Sirou's expression even more complicated. A subtle emotional fluctuation flashed in her eyes, as if something was quietly awakening.

Emperor Liang also let go of his composure, frowned slightly, and asked in a low voice: "Jingyi, I want to ask you, was it Jiang Chen who kidnapped you?"

Emperor Liang's tone was serious, and his eyes revealed an undeniable pressure. This question pushed everyone to an unavoidable crossroads.

However, Jiang Sirou still did not respond. She continued to stare blankly at the ceiling, without a trace of emotion in her eyes.

"You must not lie, otherwise you will be guilty of deceiving the emperor!" Emperor Liang's tone was already threatening.

At this moment, everyone held their breath, and the air seemed to freeze. Everyone's eyes were fixed on Jiang Sirou, as if waiting for her words to solve the mystery.

Jiang Sirou's body trembled slightly, and a trace of helplessness and pain emerged in her eyes. The indescribable emotion swept over her like a tide. Finally, she lowered her head silently, tears flashing in her eyes.

She nodded gently, tears silently falling.

This scene stunned everyone present. Jiang Sirou's eyes were filled with complex emotions. At that moment, she seemed to be admitting a fact and expressing an unspeakable pain.

Emperor Liang's rage erupted instantly, and he shouted loudly: "Someone come!"

In the chaotic atmosphere, the Royal Guards quickly rushed in. Their fierce momentum was like a sharp blade, instantly tearing the atmosphere in the room apart.

Zhong Xiaodan slumped to his knees, his face grave and filled with anxiety. "Your Majesty, the Sixteenth Prince and Princess Rou are like brothers, and they even fought together in the Western Regions against the enemy! The Sixteenth Prince has no reason to harm Princess Rou. There must be some misunderstanding!"

Zhong Xiaodan's words were sonorous and powerful, but as soon as he said it, the ninth prince Jiang Yu couldn't help but kicked him.

"How dare you!" The Ninth Prince's voice was filled with anger. He turned sharply towards Zhong Xiaodan, his eyes filled with obvious disdain. "When did a mere warrior like you get to comment on the emperor in front of him?"

The Sixth Prince, Jiang Fu, did not miss this opportunity. His eyes flickered as he said coldly, "Oh? So the Zhong family has also started to join the prince's side?"

Jiang Fu's words were filled with harsh coldness, and his eyes were like ice as he stared at Zhong Xiaodan. Every word he spoke brought tremendous pressure to the Zhong family.

At this moment, Emperor Liang's face had completely darkened, and his eyes became even darker, as if a volcano that had been suppressed for a long time was about to erupt.

"Someone come!" Liang Huang's voice was filled with irresistible pressure, "Throw Jiang Chen into the Heavenly Prison!"

Following this order, the Royal Guards immediately took action and rushed forward with the force of thunder.