Destroy the scumbag husband, beat the bitch, the reborn legitimate daughter overturns the entire cap

Liu Zheng was indeed a strategist for the Prince of Kang, and he was always highly regarded.

It's just that I seemed to be in poor health before, so I always stayed in the guest house.

Whenever King Kang encountered any trouble, he would personally go to the guest quarters to ask for his opinion.

Therefore, it is not difficult to conclude that the various actions of Prince Kang back then were indeed instigated and encouraged by Liu Zheng.

Liu Zheng was imprisoned in the imperial prison. After a brief interrogation, Duanmu Chuze issued an imperial decree, ordering him to be executed by being cut in half at the waist.

This punishment of being cut in half at the waist was not as simple as beheading. It is said that those who had been subjected to this punishment did not die immediately. Some could even live for another fifteen minutes, watching their internal organs spill out everywhere.

Such a death penalty is arguably the most cruel and terrifying punishment.

Mu Xin Nuan didn't say much about it, but she probably didn't know that Duanmu Chu Ze, the Emperor Emeritus, and the Empress Dowager all hated Liu Zheng to the core.

Because it involved members of the imperial family, Duanmu Chuze ordered that the case not be thoroughly investigated, but only that Chu Rong be secretly questioned before submitting a dossier.

Duanmu Chuze took the confession to the Emperor Emeritus. The two talked for a while, and when the Emperor Emeritus came out of the palace half an hour later, his face was extremely ugly.

Liu Zheng was executed by being cut in half at the waist, and Lü Ji did not escape this fate either.

Green Princess, along with nearly a hundred of her followers, were all sentenced to beheading.

It is said that on the day of the execution, countless people came to watch. Green Princess, however, was completely stunned, her mind insane.

She had thought that Prince Consort Luo would spare her life out of consideration for their past relationship, but to her surprise, he didn't even show up at the execution ground that day.

I heard that after that execution, the place was filled with the stench of blood for several days.

Everyone says that the current emperor is kind and benevolent, but this severe punishment has instilled a sense of fear in many of his subjects towards this young emperor.

This is the way of being a ruler.

What's the point of just gaining a good reputation?

Not only must the people of the world submit, but they must also know that their ruler is a person who clearly distinguishes between love and hate.

He would never forgive sins simply because of his kind heart.

In particular, no one who dares to harbor thoughts of undermining the foundation of the nation will be spared.

For example, the elder brother of Consort Luo, the Marquis of Anning.

At this point, only the lineage of Prince Consort Luo remained of the Luo family's direct descendants.

Fortunately, after experiencing this ordeal, Princess Zhaoyang became much more open-minded. She no longer insisted that Consort Luo have only her as his wife. Not only did she bring back the little prince born to Li Wanhe and raise him under her care, but she also took the initiative to arrange a concubine for Consort Luo.

Prince Consort Luo knew in his heart that the Luo family could not be wiped out in his hands.

After the bloodshed in the capital, Mu Xin Nuan's mood gradually calmed down.

"Your Majesty, the Duchess of Liang and the Heir Apparent's wife are outside requesting an audience."

"Quick announcement."

When Mu Xin Nuan heard that her mother and younger siblings had arrived, she was overjoyed. She picked up Zong Yao and handed him to Aunt Fang, saying, "Take him to Fu Shou Palace. We didn't go yesterday. If we don't go today, I'm afraid the Empress Dowager will send someone to ask about it."

"Yes, ma'am."

Two months ago, Duanmu Qing gave birth to a daughter. Although it was not a son, the whole household was quite lively and held a grand full-moon celebration.

Princess Su was initially worried because the Mu family was no longer what it used to be. Qing'er was only a princess, while the Mu father and son held real power. She was afraid that Qing'er's birth of a daughter would displease her husband's family.

Unexpectedly, not only were Mu Chang'an and his wife happy, but the old master of the Mu family was also very happy.

"Greetings to the Queen."

Mu Xin smiled and walked down the steps. "No need for formalities, we're all family."

"The weather is nice today. Why didn't you bring my niece into the palace, sister-in-law?"

"Sister, Qingxuan is on holiday at home today. He and his father are playing with the children."

Mu Xin Nuan chuckled, "What could a baby who's only two months old possibly know how to play? I think it's because Father has a granddaughter that he can't see anyone else."

Madam Li laughed along, "That's right. Now that your father has returned home, the first thing he does is ask where his little granddaughter is resting. If he doesn't hold her, he probably won't be able to sleep tonight."

Duanmu Qing smiled somewhat embarrassedly. She had thought that the Mu family would dislike her because she had given birth to a daughter, but to her surprise, the whole family loved the baby so much.

"I heard that Sister Sun gave birth to a son, and Princess Ming is overjoyed. However, I also heard that there was some unrest in the Ming Prince's mansion during the full moon celebration." Duanmu Qing was a member of the royal family, so it wasn't too much for her to say such things.

Mu Xin Nuan shook her head. "Ming Wang's wife has really put in a lot of effort. That Princess Nali is also a troublemaker, but fortunately she only has the title of princess and can't cause any big trouble. I heard that Ming Wang's wife has taken the initiative to arrange another concubine for Ming Wang, which has infuriated Princess Nali."

Madam Li looked sympathetic. "Princess Ming has had a tough time. But thankfully, Prince Ming treats her much better now. He didn't even ask about the full moon celebration; he left it entirely to Princess Ming. This shows how secure Princess Ming's position is in the household."

"Of course! After all, Duanmu Xing is the heir apparent. Although he's not the princess's biological son, he's been raised by her side since childhood. Besides, Sun Ruomei's becoming the heir apparent's wife is a great help to Duanmu Xing. Who doesn't know that Sun Zhengyang is a rising star in the court these days?"

Hearing Duanmu Qing's words, Mu Xin Nuan didn't respond to the topic, but smiled and said, "This is a matter of the court. We women shouldn't ask about it. If you don't bring the child to the palace next time, then don't bother coming in."

Duanmu Qing smiled, "Yes, sister."

Lady Li glanced at Duanmu Qing, then at the Empress. Mu Xin Nuan understood. "Someone, please invite the Crown Prince's wife to the flower room to see what's wrong with my lotus flower?"

"Yes, ma'am."

Knowing that the mother and daughter had important matters to discuss, Duanmu Qing obediently left.

"Mother, is there something important that you need to discuss?"

"Anuan, there are rumors circulating outside that the Emperor is keeping a handsome young man in the royal villa outside the city. Have you heard about it?"

Mu Xin Nuan's face darkened. She naturally knew who lived in that villa, but she didn't expect that someone would spread such nasty rumors.