After my soul traveled to ancient times, I don't want to be cannon fodder

"How dare you!" Emperor Yong shouted, "Zhaohua is my beloved daughter, the royal bloodline I cherish and bring back to my family. How dare you slander her like this? Someone, come here!"

Upon hearing the order, the imperial guards rushed into the palace with swords in hand, surrounding everyone and focusing on those behind the Imperial Observatory, watching closely.

"Royal brother, this is unacceptable," Prince Cheng said anxiously. "The Imperial Astronomical Observatory has always reported based on astronomical phenomena, and never lies. If someone were to be punished for raising objections to the evil star, wouldn't that chill the hearts of the people?"

"Yes, Uncle Emperor, if Princess Zhaohua is not a demon star, then how do you explain that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has suffered so many disasters since she entered the palace, and cannot even leave the Eastern Palace?" Murong Yin suddenly spoke.

Upon hearing this, Murong Xin sneered and directly challenged, "The Crown Prince was murdered by the Nanzhao Princess. What does Princess Guan Zhaohua have to do with it? Murong Yin, stop making random accusations."

"Princess Zhaoyang, you are wrong," Murong Bai's face darkened. He would never allow anyone to hurt his sister, even if that person was a princess.

"Ever since Princess Zhaohua entered the palace, not only has the crown prince of Dayong suffered misfortune, but wars have also broken out against foreign powers. The world was once peaceful, so when has there ever been such a scene? It must be some evil spirit, bringing chaos to the world."

"What nonsense! Nanzhao is using underhanded tactics to harm our crown prince. Are we supposed to pretend we know nothing when someone bullies us right here at Dayong?"

Second Prince Murong Yun directly retorted, "Gentlemen, this matter is known to all the ministers in the court. How can you blame it on Princess Zhaohua?"

Gu Mingzhe stood up, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, I suggest that the Imperial Observatory be thoroughly investigated to determine who bribed him to dare to slander the princess in public."

Gu Mingzhe's eyes darkened as he glanced at the lineage of Prince Cheng's Mansion opposite.

Murong Yin was so angry that she trembled all over. Did he like Princess Zhaohua so much? Then she was determined to destroy that woman.

Murong Yin glanced at him, and a nobleman below immediately stood up. "Your Majesty, the Imperial Astronomical Observatory's observations of celestial phenomena are never false. This is a matter of national importance. I hope Your Majesty will understand it!"

"Your Majesty, although there are doubts about the evil star theory, there must be a cause and effect. I hope Your Majesty will understand it clearly!" Another minister stood up and made a direct remonstration.

"I have lived in this world for decades and have never heard such nonsense. Your Majesty, you must not listen to the nonsense of this villain!" General Cheng stood up and replied loudly.

Fang Ping also stood up. "Your Majesty, throughout history, disasters have always come when the princes rise up in unison, causing chaos. Now that the seas are at peace and the rivers are clear, and our Great Yong army is at its peak, the story of the evil star is pure fabrication."

"I heard that Young Master Fang was recommended to the capital by Princess Zhaohua, so I will naturally speak up for him." Prince Cheng's son Murong Xuan said calmly.

This remark startled all the officials in the court, and they immediately began to believe the story about the evil star.

One after another, court officials stood up and asked Emperor Yong to investigate the matter thoroughly and give an explanation to the people of the world.

Zhong Ning didn't say a word from beginning to end.

He simply turned his gaze towards the court officials below, and saw that Duke Chen Yan and others all had calm expressions, but upon closer inspection, he could also see the excitement and smiles hidden in their eyes.

Zhong Ning understood in his heart that it must be the collusion between Prince Cheng's Mansion and the Duke Fu's Mansion that led to the discussion in the Demon Star Hall today.

Turning their gaze to where Emperor Yong was, the father and daughter's eyes met, and they both understood the meaning.

This is the beginning of the action.

It’s just right to take advantage of this opportunity to see what hidden tricks there are in the court and what backup plans others are hiding here.

Of course, the more chaotic the water is, the better.

Zhong Ning nodded slightly, and Emperor Yong then spoke: "The matter of the demon star is in doubt. Princess Zhaohua is temporarily confined to the princess residence and is not allowed to leave without the emperor's order!"

"Father...what does this have to do with Sister Ning? You can't..." Murong Xin was extremely anxious and knelt on the ground to beg for mercy.

There was an infinite darkness in Qi Yu's eyes, and he suppressed the urge to beg for mercy.

After all, he is the emperor's man.

If he spoke at this moment, he would really push Princess Zhaohua into an irretrievable situation.

Zhong Ning stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty, I will obey your command!"

There was a faint look in Zhong Ning's eyes, as if he didn't take the matter to heart.

Murong Yin looked in the direction of Zhong Ning and curled her lips slightly. Whatever she wanted, whether it was status or people, she could get.

After Zhong Ning paid his respects, he stood up and left early.

Two rows of imperial guards stood behind him, ostensibly to escort him, but in reality to imprison him. This was also a display of coldness that Emperor Yong showed to his ministers.

Gu Mingzhe also followed and went back home hand in hand with Zhong Ning.

When Murong Yin saw this scene, she gritted her teeth and her eyes were filled with hatred. However, this was just the beginning.

The people in the Prime Minister's Mansion looked melancholy.

I waited so long for the marriage to be granted, how could something like this suddenly happen?

The welcoming banquet ended in such a farce. No one had expected that Princess Zhaohua, who was the most favored by the emperor, would be confined to the palace.

Overnight, all favor was lost.

Everyone is waiting to see how she ends up.

The fact that an illegitimate daughter of a commoner origin could reach this point today is something that makes people jealous to the point of madness.

This is the treatment she deserves now.

Just as the opera goes, I saw her building a red mansion, I saw her entertaining guests, I saw her sleeping on the bed...

.......

At this time, it was dead of night.

Zhong Ning, wearing a nightgown, shuttled through the darkness and arrived at the back door of the Fujun Mansion. He flipped over and jumped in.

There seemed to be something strange in the mansion. People said that the Fujun Mansion was a real den of dragons and tigers, but when Zhong Ning released his spiritual sense, he did not find any aura hidden in the dark.

She skipped all the way to Chen Yan's room, knocked out the two servants guarding outside the door, and then slowly walked towards the bed where Chen Yan was.

Although Chen Yan was fast asleep at this time, he was still holding two beautiful concubines in his arms. Judging from their hugging posture, they must be very harmonious.

Wow, this is the infatuated second male lead in the book. Even though he has his heart set on the heroine, it doesn’t stop him from finding women!

Zhong Ning used silver needles to prick the two women unconscious.

Then he took out the Yu Gu Bell from the space, stood in front of Chen Yan, and shook the Yu Gu Bell gently and rhythmically.

Chen Yan climbed up from the bed in a daze, wearing only a single layer of clothing. He took a few steps forward with empty eyes, staring straight at Zhong Ning!

Zhong Ning gently shook the Yu Gu Bell and shouted softly, "Kneel down!"

Chen Yan fell to his knees on the ground with a thud, like a controlled puppet, feeling no pain at all.

Zhong Ning rang the bell again. Chen Yan shuddered and bowed his head, "Master..."

"Chen Yan, listen to my orders. Tomorrow night at midnight, enter the East Palace and assassinate the crown prince. You will serve His Royal Highness Prince Cheng!"

Chen Yan's eyes were empty, and he just said, "Yes!"

"If you are unfortunately caught, do you know how to answer?" Zhong Ning asked.

Chen Yan shook his head in confusion, indicating that he didn't know.