Shocking! Five men are in love with the same woman!

Emperor Jingzhao sat on the dragon throne, his face so gloomy it seemed as if water could drip from it.

He looked coldly at the Sixth Princess, without the slightest pity or soft-heartedness in his eyes.

Hearing the Sixth Princess's tearful explanation, he snorted coldly, his voice echoing like a bell throughout the Dragon Palace: "Hmph! You still dare to argue! Your sixth brother has already investigated this matter thoroughly, and the evidence is irrefutable. Do you think I would be easily deceived by you?"

His gaze was piercing, fixed on the Sixth Princess as if trying to see through her: "As the ruler of a country, I am naturally able to distinguish right from wrong. How could I be biased and believe only one side? Your Sixth Brother has always been steady and reliable in his work. I have no doubt about the investigation results he has presented. I thought you would admit your mistakes and take the initiative to admit them. I did not expect you to be so stubborn and even try to deceive me with these false words."

Then Emperor Jingzhao's voice grew increasingly stern, carrying an unquestionable authority: "As a princess, you have enjoyed the honor and wealth of the royal family since childhood. I have placed high hopes on you and taught you to be knowledgeable, reasonable, and able to distinguish right from wrong. But look at yourself now, committing such an absurd act and showing no remorse. Do you think you can escape punishment by crying and shouting your innocence? My court cannot tolerate the slightest falsehood or deception, especially not in matters concerning the face of the royal family."

He then stood up, slowly walked down the steps, and approached the Sixth Princess step by step: "Think carefully about how much harm your actions have caused to the Ninth Prince's wife? You caused such a disturbance at the wedding banquet for your own selfish desires, bringing shame to the entire royal family. If you continue to be so stubborn, I will not let you off lightly!"

At this moment, Emperor Jingzhao's eyes revealed deep anger and disappointment.

He stood before the Sixth Princess, looking down at her, awaiting her response.

After being severely reprimanded by Emperor Jingzhao, the Sixth Princess's body stiffened abruptly, as if she had been frozen in place.

Her tears had not yet dried, but she forgot to cry because of fear. Her eyes were wide open, full of disbelief.

At the same time, she was also intimidated by Emperor Jingzhao's imposing presence and was speechless for a moment.

After a moment, she stammered, "Father, I...I..."

His voice trembled noticeably with panic, and his previous self-righteousness was gone.

Her face grew even paler, and her previously stiff neck involuntarily shrank back, no longer daring to meet Emperor Jingzhao's gaze.

Then, her shoulders slumped slightly, and she deflated like a punctured balloon, her previous arrogance vanishing without a trace.

She sobbed softly and whispered, "Father, I really didn't..."

Her voice carried a hint of sobbing and helplessness, as if she had realized that her explanations were so pale and powerless in the face of irrefutable evidence, but she was unwilling to admit it.

Then, under extreme tension and pressure, the Sixth Princess went through a fierce internal struggle.

She then bit her lip, her lips trembling slightly, a hint of hesitation and struggle flashing in her eyes, but in the end she slowly lowered her head.

Her voice trembled and choked with sobs as she softly said, "Father, I... I admit that... it was I who did this."

When she said those words, she seemed to have used up all her strength, and she looked somewhat exhausted.

Her shoulders trembled slightly, and tears welled up in her eyes again.

This time, however, her tears were not the feigned tears of grievance, but rather tears tinged with regret and helplessness as she said, "Your subject has always been in love with the Ninth Prince, but he has always been indifferent to you. Your subject thought that he was too picky and that there was no one in this world he could find worthy of, so you gradually gave up on him and obeyed your father's decree to marry someone else. But you never expected that you would later find out that he had someone he loved and was even willing to stay in Da Zhao as a hostage for her sake."

At this point, her eyes were filled with resentment as she said, "At the time, I felt that he didn't even look down on me, a princess, but instead fell for someone else. Therefore, I felt resentful and extremely unwilling. I tried desperately to find out who this woman was, but to no avail. It wasn't until recently that I learned that he actually liked just a commoner. At that time, I felt even more that I, a princess, was inferior to a lowly commoner. Therefore, I felt extremely unbalanced, and that feeling of humiliation has lingered in my heart ever since."

“Your subject has been pampered and honored since childhood, but I have suffered such a setback in matters of the heart. Seeing the Ninth Prince disregard everything for that commoner girl, my jealousy grows wildly like weeds. Every time I think of the scene of them together, I feel an unbearable pain in my heart, as if a fire is burning inside me, causing me to lose my mind. That is why I was confused for a moment and did such a wrong thing in a moment of irrationality and bewitching my mind.”

After explaining, she continued to sob, "Your subject now knows he was wrong, he really knows he was wrong, Father, please forgive your subject."

As the sixth princess spoke, she cried even more bitterly.

She secretly glanced at Emperor Jingzhao, her eyes filled with fear and unease.

Fearing that her father would punish her severely for this, she continued to plead, crying, "Father, I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong. Please forgive me this time."

As she spoke, she took two steps forward, trying to get closer to Emperor Jingzhao to plead for him.

His steps seemed a little unsteady, as if even standing was difficult for him.

Emperor Jingzhao listened to the Sixth Princess's tearful complaints. His anger did not completely dissipate, but his eyes held a complex emotion.

He frowned slightly, his gaze fixed on the sixth princess.

After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke: "Since you have admitted it, then let me ask you, now that you are married, you should live your life peacefully and properly. The husband's family that I chose for you was carefully considered, a good match in terms of social status, and I hoped that you would have a good home and a stable life. Yet you have done such an absurd thing. Do you feel that you are not satisfied with the husband's family that I arranged for you?"

Emperor Jingzhao's voice was deep and authoritative, with a hint of questioning.

He then strolled back to the dragon throne, but did not sit down. Instead, he put his hands behind his back and looked down at the sixth princess: "As a princess, you enjoy the glory and wealth of the royal family. Your marriage should naturally prioritize the interests of the royal family and your happiness. The marriage I have arranged for you is arranged by a family with a prominent position in the court, and they also show you great respect."

"After you married him, you should have fulfilled your responsibilities as a wife, supporting your husband and raising your children, and maintaining the harmony and honor of your family. But what about you? You still have your heart set on the Ninth Prince, and even acted so recklessly out of jealousy. Where do you place my decree? Where do you place the face of your husband's family? Where do you place the dignity of the royal family?"

At this moment, Emperor Jingzhao's eyes revealed deep disappointment.

He felt a pang of pity as he looked at the sixth princess's pitiful appearance.

But this matter concerns the royal family's reputation and rules, and he cannot easily tolerate it.

He continued, "You say you are in love with the Ninth Prince, but matters of the heart cannot be forced. The Ninth Prince already has someone he loves, and you are already a married woman. You should let go of your past obsessions and focus on living your own life."

"Your actions have not only hurt the Ninth Prince's Consort, but also put yourself in such an awkward situation. If you have any dissatisfaction with your husband's family, you can tell me, and I will take care of it for you. But you have chosen this wrong way to vent your emotions. Do you know what the consequences will be?"

Emperor Jingzhao's tone grew increasingly stern, his gaze sweeping over the Sixth Princess as if trying to see through her innermost thoughts.

Each word struck the Sixth Princess's heart heavily, making her even more fearful and uneasy.

She lowered her head, not daring to look Emperor Jingzhao in the eye, and just kept crying.