The princess only wants to survive, and the cold-faced king of hell begs for mercy

Yun Shang herself couldn't see clearly about the relationship between men and women, let alone analyze it for others.

She intuitively felt that Yu Wenxuan seemed to like the princess, but she was not sure. She was afraid that if she encouraged the princess to pursue love bravely, she would end up getting hurt.

When it comes to relationships, she is a coward, so naturally she doesn't dare to persuade others to be the first to speak out.

She had no choice but to say neutrally, "Since the princess is unsure, why not wait until the birthday to confirm it?"

"If Lord Yu really hasn't prepared a birthday gift, then perhaps he really has no interest in the princess. The princess should make a decision as soon as possible."

Zhao Qunyu seemed to think that what she said made sense. She followed silently without saying a word.

Even after entering the study, he just quietly found a place to sit down and listen without saying a word.

Zhao Qiyan and Yu Wenxuan looked at each other, neither of them knowing what had happened to the usually lively Zhao Qunyu.

Ever since he mentioned last time that Yun Shang should stay with him in the study, Zhao Qiyan added a small desk in the study.

Yun Shang sat at her desk, thinking Yu Wenxuan was really here to interrogate Zhuo Fang, so she suggested, "Your Highness, can I go and watch while Zhuo Fang is being interrogated?"

Zhao Qiyan glanced at her and explained, "The trial of Zhuo Fang was just an excuse. In fact, I called Yu Wenxuan here today for another matter."

Yun Shang was puzzled, "What's the matter?"

Yu Wenxuan sneered, "Concubine Yue was sent into the palace by Prince Cheng's party. What Concubine Yue does is naturally closely related to what Prince Cheng wants to do."

"It's only been a month since Concubine Yue entered the palace. For her to announce her pregnancy so soon must be suspicious. You know, the palace's secretive rules require that pregnancy be kept secret for three months."

"Even if Concubine Yue didn't understand this rule, Prince Cheng and Concubine Li couldn't have been unaware of it. But they went to such great lengths to find a Western doctor for diagnosis and to announce Concubine Yue's pregnancy immediately. They were so hasty that it was inevitable that they would be exposed."

"Sure enough, after much inquiry, this humble servant finally confirmed this morning that Concubine Yue is pregnant. The Emperor was overjoyed and agreed to King Cheng's request to hand over the Tongshan Iron Mine to the time traveler for operation."

Zhao Qiyan tapped his fingertips on the table. "Tongshan is located in the northwest. It's already the end of September, and it will snow in just over a month. Once it snows, iron ore mining will have to stop. We won't be able to resume until the spring thaw next year."

"In order to transfer the iron ore to the time traveler before the snow falls, King Cheng and his party are naturally anxious, and the most suitable opportunity is Concubine Yue's belly."

"However, iron ore is an industry controlled by the imperial court and is mostly used to manufacture weapons. What exactly does King Cheng want to do by transferring the iron ore to the time traveler?"

Yun Shang boldly speculated, "Is King Cheng planning to secretly manufacture weapons and plot something big?"

Yu Wenxuan continued, "The reason King Cheng and the Emperor gave is that time travelers have more advanced mining methods. If we hand over the mine to time travelers, the iron ore yield will be higher. So we'll use the Tongshan Iron Mine as a test. If the results are good, we can then hand over more mining matters to time travelers."

Zhao Qiyan thought silently for a moment, then suddenly looked at Yun Shang, "Weiwei, do you want to go out and play?"

Yun Shang was confused as to why he suddenly said he wanted to go out and play.

The next moment, she suddenly realized, "Are we going to Tongshan to play?"

Zhao Qiyan shook his head, "No, I'm going to Jiangnan and passing through Tongshan."

Zhao Qunyu finally spoke, "Ah? My Royal Brother, are you going to take your wife to visit Jiangnan? I want to go too, can you take me with you?"

Zhao Qiyan decisively refused, "No. Your sister-in-law and I are husband and wife. How can we go on a trip together and bring you along?"

Yu Wenxuan gloated, "Princess, if you want to go out, you can ask the Queen for help."

Zhao Qunyu immediately wilted. "It's better not to go out with a bunch of concubines."

"Then when will you leave, my Royal Brother? Can my Royal Sister-in-law come to my birthday party the day after tomorrow?"

Zhao Qiyan pondered for a moment, "We'll leave tomorrow. Weiwei and I can't go to your birthday party, but we will give you the gift in advance."

"Since the prince has decided to investigate personally, then if there's nothing else to do, I'll go and interrogate Zhuo Fang again."

Yu Wenxuan stood up and was about to leave. Yun Shang hurriedly followed him, "Master Yu, I want to go see him too. We haven't finished talking to him last time."

Zhao Qiyan stood up and said, "Let's go together. Since I was your guarantor last time, it would be inappropriate for me not to show up."

Zhao Qunyu had no interest in observing the interrogation. "Then you guys go ahead. I'll go back home first. My birthday will be held in Qinglan Courtyard of the palace the day after tomorrow. I'll go back and prepare."

In the dungeon, Zhuo Fang changed into clean clothes and lay on the hay, basking in the sunlight coming through the dungeon window. He held a piece of hay in his mouth, crossed his legs, and looked very comfortable.

"The dungeon has made you feel like you're living in a luxurious inn. I don't know whether I should admire your generosity or condemn you as stubborn."

Zhuo Fang slowly stood up when he heard someone coming. He sat cross-legged on the hay bed and looked at Zhao Qiyan, "Your Highness, Prince Qi, have you finally remembered that there's someone like me in the dungeon?"

"If I had known that the treatment in the dungeon of Prince Qi's mansion was so good, I should have come here earlier. I have food and drink every day, and clean clothes to wear. I don't know whether you, Prince Qi, are planning to imprison me or protect me."

Zhao Qiyan raised his hand, and a guard came forward to open the door and brought Zhuo Fang out.

In the interrogation room, Zhuo Fang was pressed on a chair in the middle, Zhao Qiyan sat at the top, and Yu Wenxuan was taking notes with a pen next to him. Yun Shang had no place to sit, so she had to stand behind Zhao Qiyan as a background board.

Zhuo Fang saw her and smiled, "Hello again, Princess Qi."

Yun Shang nodded, "Master Zhuo, can you tell me now?"

Zhuo Fang helplessly spread his hands, "I'll tell you, but what exactly do you want me to say?"

Zhao Qiyan said succinctly, "Your purpose, your identity, who else is in the organization. Everything you know, it's best to tell me."

Zhuo Fang was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked a question, "Who owns the Tongshan Iron Mine now?"

Zhao Qiyan's expression changed slightly. "Why do you ask? The Tongshan Iron Mine is naturally in the hands of the imperial court."

Zhuo Fang chuckled, "Ministry of Revenue?"

"Zhang Yuanzhi, the Minister of Revenue, is from Xingchen Pavilion. Before I was arrested, the Tongshan Iron Mine had already been operating privately and was transferred to King Cheng's subordinates."

Zhao Qiyan nodded. "Well, it is indeed under the management of King Cheng now. Then, what are your plans?"

Seeing Zhao Qiyan's expression, Zhuo Fang smiled knowingly, "The Tongshan Iron Mine has now been operated by a time traveler, right? What are the plans of the King of Qi? Can you tell me?"

Zhao Qiyan sneered, "You haven't said anything yet, yet you're trying to get information out of me. Mr. Zhuo, you think I'm too naive."