The princess has super powers and space, so what's wrong with being a little arrogant?

Mu Xiyue didn't care whether the people in this mansion were afraid of her or hated her, and she slept well all night.

Seeing that she was awake, Chun Ya immediately prepared hot water for her to wash up, and also brought her the news she had learned from the kitchen that morning: Mu Xiyu and Ji Lifan's wedding was set for April 20th.

"So fast, today is already the first day of April, right?"

Xiao Tao also said excitedly: "Miss, I didn't expect that the second young lady has found a husband for herself. Isn't it said that Prince Ji already has four concubines and goes to brothels all day long? The second lady is really willing to marry the second young lady to him. It makes me excited just thinking about it."

Chun Ya added, "And Qiulan, who was by the Second Young Lady's side, was sold off early this morning. They said she failed to protect her master. I heard she was sold to a brothel."

Mu Xiyue hadn't expected Chun Ya to be so adept at getting information. She laughed and joked, "Chun Ya, I didn't expect that now that you're working for me, the people in the mansion would tell you gossip. Normally, everyone in the mansion is afraid of me, so they should avoid you!"

Chun Ya said that she made a few good friends when she was doing odd jobs in the outer courtyard, and people from the outer courtyard had more information.

Mu Xiyue had nothing to do in the courtyard, so she only took Xiaotao with her when she went out. Chun Ya had nothing else to do except cleaning. Ever since the theft in the mansion, the main kitchen hadn't sent as many ingredients as before, so Chun Ya told them not to send them and she would go get them herself so that she could get more.

After returning from the kitchen, Chun Ya brought back new news. She said that the master had returned from court and brought back an imperial physician. It was said that the doctor came to treat the second young lady and wanted to cut off her hand.

In fact, only the skin and flesh of Mu Xiyu's hand were burned by the lightning, and the bones had not yet died. In this case, if Mu Xiyue had taken action, her palm could still be saved. The wood-based healing technique is so powerful. However, Mu Xiyue would certainly not be so kind. It was already very merciful to spare her life.

In the imperial study, Xiao Yibai bowed to the emperor and then found a seat to sit down. Eunuch Lu, the emperor's personal eunuch, was very considerate. After serving Xiao Yibai tea, he immediately left and stood guard at the door.

The emperor got angry when he saw Xiao Yibai's careless look. "You don't even know how to sit properly. Do you look like a prince?"

Xiao Yibai acted like a dead pig that was not afraid of boiling water. "Don't be angry, Father. I'm already changing. I haven't been to Wanchun Tower for a month."

The emperor almost threw the memorial in his hand when he heard it. "How dare you mention Wanchunlou? Tell me honestly, is Wanchunlou your property?"

The emperor only found out about this in recent days. He only knew before that Xiao Yibai liked to go to Wanchun Tower. It was really unbecoming for a prince to visit a brothel. He scolded him and punished him, but Xiao Yibai always accepted his advice humbly and never changed.

A few days ago, his Divine Shadow Guard accidentally discovered while investigating other things that Wanchun Tower was actually Xiao Yibai's property, and that Wanchun Tower was most likely more than just a brothel.

Xiao Yibai knew how powerful the Divine Shadow Guards were. Very few things could be hidden from them in the imperial city. It was already very difficult for Wanchun Tower to be noticed by the Divine Shadow Guards after six years of operation.

Xiao Yibai admitted it generously, and said with a smile: "Father is wise. I am doing this to make money, not to facilitate my own pursuit of pleasure."

The emperor angrily scolded, "How can a prince open a brothel? There are many other ways to make money."

Xiao Yibai said as a matter of course: "Father, what's wrong with the prince opening a brothel? It makes a lot of money. Anyway, you, Father, also used the money earned from the brothel. The birthday gifts I give you every year are bought with this money."

The emperor was almost laughing with anger, and he was afraid that he would be angry to death if he continued this topic.

"I heard that you've been getting close to the eldest daughter of Marquis Anyuan recently. Do you really like her?"

Speaking of Mu Xiyue, Xiao Yibai sat up straight, "Yes, my son is pursuing her."

The emperor said displeasedly, "Why, does she still not like you? You're still pursuing her. This woman is not suitable for you. I don't agree. The Marquis of Jing'an's legitimate daughter has reached the age of marriage this year. I will summon the Marquis of Jing'an to ask about it tomorrow. I will grant her to you as your principal wife. You are also on good terms with the Marquis of Jing'an's son."

Xiao Yibai couldn't bear to listen any longer and interrupted, "Father, could you please stop messing around with matchmaking? I only consider Miss Qi my younger sister. My son's legal wife can only be Mu Xiyue. Without Mu Xiyue, your son would have been buried long ago."

The emperor narrowed his eyes, "What do you mean by that?"

Xiao Yibai knew the Emperor's methods and abilities. He was bound to find out about Mu Xiyue's martial arts competition sooner or later, and he might already have known about it. Mu Xiyue hadn't deliberately concealed her strength, and a closer look would reveal it. The Emperor's mention of Mu Xiyue today suggested he might have already investigated.

Xiao Yibai recounted his first encounter with Mu Xiyue, and also his last trip out of town to fetch a witness. However, he didn't mention that Mu Xiyue used ice needles as a hidden weapon, only that the master and servant were both skilled in martial arts.

"Father, you know how seriously injured I was when I returned. If it weren't for her, I would have been killed by the assassins sent by my eldest brother. And if it weren't for the help of you, master and servant, those witnesses wouldn't have been brought back unharmed. Father, I love her, and she's the only one I won't marry in this life."

The emperor has checked Mu Xiyue twice, but he could not find any trace of her practicing martial arts. Only in the past year did she have the habit of getting up early every day to practice martial arts. However, according to the investigation, the person was indeed not replaced, which was very unusual.

Moreover, what happened in the imperial farm yesterday also showed that Mu Xiyue was not simple. Although it was a private calculation of the two sisters, Mu Xiyue's behavior was definitely not what someone who had lived in the countryside for more than ten years should do.

"Just because she saved you, you want to marry her?"

Xiao Yibai shook his head, "No, Father. I am certain that my love for her is not just because she saved me. I don't know why I like her so much. Every time I see her, I like her a little more. Even on days when I don't see her, my love for her grows day by day. Father, have you ever truly loved someone? If you have, you would know how your son feels right now."

The emperor was silent for a long time before asking, "Have you checked her past?"

When the emperor asked Xiao Yibai this question, he was sure that the emperor had checked it and must have checked it very carefully.

"I checked her after she saved me the first time. Aside from her superior martial arts skills, there's nothing else to doubt about. Having superior martial arts skills is good, as it can protect both yourself and your son, right? It's because your other sons can't tolerate me!"

The father and son talked for another half an hour. When Xiao Yibai came out of the imperial study, he was in a good mood, and the task he agreed to take over from the emperor was no big deal.

After Xiao Yibai left, the emperor didn't even read the memorials. He sat alone for a long time. He had once deeply loved a woman, but she was ultimately murdered by his queen, and he couldn't avenge her in order to maintain his power. Now, the son she bore him asked him if he had truly loved him. How could he not understand?