Crazy and bad again, the princess is the best in Beijing

Shi Meichen gritted his teeth and said, "Chong Wang's mistake is really unique."

What do you mean by a mistake? It was clearly intentional, a deliberate attempt to vent Shi Wanwan's anger!

I don’t know what’s wrong with Xie Xuanzhi that he protects Shi Wanwan so much!

Xie Xuanzhi said expressionlessly, "Thank you."

Schmeichen: “…”

Who the hell is praising him!

Shi Meichen felt that Xie Xuanzhi was shameless!

Pei Yushu and Qin Feihe walked in together. Qin Feihe said in a deep voice, "There are some big discrepancies between the princess's and Minister Shi's confessions."

"Today I need to verify your statements with you. Please cooperate."

Shi Wanwan groaned, closed her eyes, and said, "I fainted from the pain."

Qin Feihe: "..."

He had been trying cases for so many years, but this was the first time he had seen someone say they fainted before they passed out.

But Shi Wanwan was indeed seriously injured and had started to have a fever. She said she fainted, but because of her status, he couldn't say anything.

Xie Xuanzhi said, "Princess Yongning was conferred the title of Princess by His Majesty, and the name Yongning was bestowed by His Majesty himself."

"Shi Meichen has just admitted that he injured Princess Yongning. May I ask, Lord Qin, according to the law, how should Shi Meichen be punished?"

Qin Feihe replied, "According to the law, he should be executed. However, Minister Shi is the father of Princess Yongning. He said that he accidentally injured Princess Yongning while teaching her."

"In this case, a lighter sentence should be imposed."

Xie Xuanzhi sneered, “But Princess Yongning said that her injuries were caused by Shi Meichen wanting to kill her.”

"I understand that a normal lesson would inflict a frontal injury, but the princess is currently injured in the back. If she were to move forward a little further, she would be dead."

"I have seen many fathers discipline their children with sticks, but I have never seen such injuries."

Shi Meichen's face was filled with grief. "I accidentally hurt Wanwan. I'm filled with regret and sadness. Now that her life is out of danger, I feel a little relieved."

After he finished speaking, he cupped his hands towards Xie Xuanzhi and said, "Your Highness just said he wanted to learn from me, but every strike of his sword was deadly."

"Although I am not talented, I am still a third-rank minister in the court. Since the prince has hurt me like this, I am afraid I must give an explanation."

Xie Xuanzhi said with a forced smile, "I accidentally injured Minister Shi, and I regretted it. Now that Minister Shi's life is not in danger, I feel relieved."

Schmeichen: “…”

He really didn't expect Xie Xuanzhi to be so shameless as to use his words to confront him.

He said coldly, "Your Highness, do you mean that if you injure me, you won't have to pay the price?"

Xie Xuanzhi took out an official seal from his bosom and placed it in front of Shi Meichen. "I am the Chong Prince appointed by His Majesty himself, and I also hold the position of Grand Marshal of the Army."

"My status and official position are higher than yours. According to the laws of this dynasty, as long as I didn't kill you intentionally, I won't be held responsible."

Schmeichen: “…”

He was really going to be pissed off to death by Xie Xuanzhi!

Xie Xuanzhi continued, "Although the princess holds no official position, she does hold a title of nobility. Even if Minister Shi accidentally injured her, he must be punished according to the law."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Qin Feihe and said, "Master Qin, am I right?"

Qin Feihe nodded: "Indeed."

Schmeichen: “…”

Over the years, he has been the son-in-law of the emperor and the minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and he belongs to the absolute privileged class in Beijing.

His success over the years made him feel that he was the most powerful person in the capital and no one could put on airs in front of him.

Xie Xuanzhi has handed over all his military power. Although the Grand Marshal of the Army of the Tang Dynasty is a first-rank position, it is a nominal position, but it is still a first-rank position!

Not to mention that although Xie Xuanzhi was a king of a different surname, he was a prince of the highest rank in the Tang Dynasty.

If Xie Xuanzhi wanted to show off his princeliness, to put it bluntly, he would be truly second to none.

However, Xie Xuanzhi had been away from the capital for a long time. After returning to Beijing, he either went to the Hanlin Academy or the Imperial College, places without real power, which made people ignore his title and rank.

If he showed his official seal and title at this moment, he would be able to crush Shi Meichen to death.

Xie Xuanzhi said calmly, "In that case, please, Sir Qin, please invite Shi Meichen to stay in the prison for a few days."

"After the princess wakes up, I will consult His Majesty before sentencing Shi Meichen."

Qin Feihe nodded and said to Shi Meichen, "Minister Shi, please bear with me for a few days."

Shi Meichen's eyebrows twitched, he looked at Xie Xuanzhi coldly, Xie Xuanzhi looked back at him expressionlessly.

He said coldly: "Today I have really broadened my horizons. Your Majesty has great authority!"

Xie Xuanzhi said indifferently: "It's okay."

Shi Meichen hated Xie Xuanzhi's tone of voice very much. Every time he said that, Shi Meichen wanted to spit out blood.

Qin Feihe said to Shi Meichen, "Minister Shi, please come this way!"

Shi Meichen glanced at Xie Xuanzhi coldly, then turned and walked out.

Pei Yushu watched the whole thing today and he felt that his eyes had been opened.

He came into contact with Shi Wanwan during the imperial examination cheating case, and every time he saw her thereafter, she would give him a surprise, big or small.

These accidents opened a door in Pei Yushu's life and gave him a new understanding.

It turns out that there are so many interesting things besides investigating cases.

Xie Xuanzhi saw him standing at the door and looked at him coldly.

Pei Yushu thought about how Xie Xuanzhi had just scolded Shi Meichen. He bowed and walked out.

As soon as they left, only Shi Wanwan, Xie Xuanzhi, and Shen Yi, who had been standing in the corner with little presence, were left in the room.

Shi Wanwan asked, "Why did you ask me to pretend to faint just now?"

Xie Xuanzhi said angrily, "Are you pretending to be dizzy? You are telling the whole world that you are not dizzy and you want to watch my performance."

Shi Wanwan whimpered twice, "You're being mean to me again!"

Xie Xuanzhi: "..."

He felt that the more arrogant he was in front of Shi Meichen, the more cowardly he was in front of Shi Wanwan.

He could only soften his tone and said, "I'm not angry with you, I just feel that you obviously have great acting skills, but you're just giving up and not acting. I feel a little helpless."

Shi Wanwan snorted twice, "You were the one who said that given my status, I could be a little arrogant."

"I think pretending to be faint makes me look more arrogant and pretentious, perfectly demonstrating my noble status."

Xie Xuanzhi: "..."

If he had not seen her acting like a spoiled child in the imperial study, he would have believed her words.

He chuckled and said, "True. This will make Shi Meichen even angrier."

Shi Wanwan asked him, "You haven't answered my question yet."

Xie Xuanzhi said calmly: "It's nothing, actually. I just thought you should rest well now that you are injured."

"Before, you had no one to rely on, and you had to handle everything on your own. Now that you have me, you don't have to handle everything yourself."