I have already established my power and prestige, so how did Li Shimin come back to life?

His heart was filled with pity for the poor girl, and he felt heartbroken seeing her frightened appearance.

Upon hearing Lu Jingshuo's voice, Song Jingshu's tense emotions eased somewhat.

She clung tightly to Lu Jingshuo's clothes, as if they were her only support in this unfamiliar environment, she kept telling herself.

Brother Lu said His Majesty is a good person and he will stand up for me, so I need to be brave.

My family is still waiting for me to seek justice for them.

Li Chengqian glanced at the little girl on Lu Jingshuo's back, but instead of asking about the matter directly, he changed the subject.

"Lu Jingshuo, carry that little girl on your back to my dragon throne."

He turned to the eunuch beside him and said.

"Have the Imperial Hospital send a stretcher over, and find another imperial physician to examine the girl."

His heart was filled with pity for the little girl.

This child is so pitiful; she must have suffered a terrible injustice. In any case, let's make her feel better first.

After receiving the order, the young eunuch hurriedly ran out.

"Come here, what are you standing there for? Turn your back to me, I have something to ask you."

As Li Chengqian spoke, he took the cushion off his dragon throne and placed it on the ground, pointing to the cushion.

"Put it here."

Upon hearing Li Chengqian's words, Song Jingshu was startled and her whole body trembled slightly.

Lu Jingshuo sensed Song Jingshu's fear.

As he walked, he quietly said to Song Jingshu, "Don't be afraid. His Majesty is the best person in the whole world. He can stand up for you. Just treat him like an older brother. If you have any grievances, just tell His Majesty."

Although Lu Jingshuo's words made Song Jingshu feel much better, she still couldn't help feeling scared.

That's the emperor! In her mind, the emperor was like a god, high above and incomparably majestic.

Will His Majesty really help me? Would he care about my plight, given my insignificance?

What should I do if His Majesty doesn't believe me?

Her palms were sweaty, and she gripped Lu Jingshuo's clothes even tighter.

After carefully placing Song Jingshu on the cushion, Lu Jingshu turned and stepped down from the dragon platform, respectfully awaiting His Majesty's judgment.

He felt uneasy, unsure of what situation he would face next.

We hope Your Majesty will see the truth clearly and give the young lady justice.

"I hope there won't be any unexpected events and that this matter can be resolved smoothly." He looked at His Majesty, his eyes filled with anticipation.

I, Lu Jingshuo, have no regrets even in death!

Li Chengqian looked at the little girl with a frightened expression, and a trace of pity flashed in his eyes.

He gently patted her head.

"How much suffering this child has endured! So young, yet so strong, there must be some great injustice he has suffered."

Li Chengqian's gaze fell on her feet, which were still oozing pus. The state of her feet was horrifying; only some rotten flesh clung to the soles, the worn bones were clearly visible, the surrounding skin was red and swollen, and pus kept seeping out.

Li Chengqian felt a pang of pain in his heart.

"Does it hurt?" Li Chengqian asked kindly, his voice full of concern, hoping to offer some warmth to the poor child in this way.

Song Jingshu bit her lip and shook her head. After a while, she whispered, "It doesn't hurt."

A hint of stubbornness flashed in her eyes; she didn't want others to see her vulnerability.

She fought back tears, her body trembling slightly.

Li Chengqian sighed silently upon hearing this.

This isn't just not painful! It's so painful I'm numb!

"Someone, have the Imperial Hospital bring some anesthetic powder for external application to relieve her pain."

"It's Your Majesty!" Another eunuch rushed out in the heavy rain.

After giving his instructions, Li Chengqian looked at Song Jingshu with tenderness in his eyes.

"Are you from Taiyuan? How did you get here?"

"I've come this far all by myself, step by step."

Song Jingshu answered, her voice still trembling slightly, but louder than before.

Her heart was filled with sadness and anger as she recalled the hardships she had endured, but also with a firm belief in seeking justice for her family.

She endured all those painful days, all for the sake of seeing His Majesty today and seeking justice for her family.

Upon hearing Song Jingshu's words, all the officials in the court were moved.

They could hardly imagine how this frail little girl had made her way from Taiyuan to Chang'an; the hardships and pain she endured were beyond their comprehension.

They were deeply moved and felt both admiration and sympathy for the little girl.

Li Chengqian's expression remained unchanged, but a barely perceptible hint of anger flashed in his eyes.

"You've traveled all the way to Chang'an, whom do you intend to accuse before me?"

He already had some guesses in his mind, but he still wanted to hear the girl say it herself.

Song Jingshu glanced timidly at Li Chengqian, then mustered her courage and spoke loudly.

"Your Majesty! I want to sue the Wang family of Taiyuan! And all those officials in Taiyuan!"

Her eyes were filled with hatred and determination, as if at this moment she had forgotten all her fears and had only the belief in seeking justice for herself!

(I'm so desperate! It was scheduled to be posted tomorrow, can I take it back?)

(My hand is shaking!)