The princess was ordained by Heaven.

On the other side, Zheng Xun followed his two older sisters to finish handling palace affairs, and then, as usual, tried to slip away, but was caught and sent to the Imperial Study.

However, because she was already used to it, she remained very calm this time.

Unable to escape, she reviewed memorials while eating melon seeds.

[Xu Ru discovered his concubine was having an affair? Wait, how did he find out?]

The emperor's heart skipped a beat, and he slowed down his movements, waiting for her reaction.

Could it be that she's finally able to detect something amiss this time?

Oh, so someone overheard and reported it.

emperor:?

He frowned.

It seems that everything leaked by the "system" on her will be given a reasonable explanation.

This power... is truly terrifying.

He put down his pen, his heart unusually heavy.

"Li Xiaojun".

"Your Majesty, I am here."

The emperor said in a low voice, "Do you think that system on Xun'er might be harmful to her?"

Even though Zheng Xun was sitting right next to her, once they started discussing the system and the voice of the heart, she seemed to be isolated from everything, completely ignoring their unusual behavior. What incredible power that was!

“Your Majesty, that system is very powerful. If it wanted to harm the princess and Dayong, we would not be able to stop it. Since it did not, it means it has no malicious intent. If Your Majesty is really worried, you can observe it more closely.”

He knew that the emperor was just being overly concerned.

He was actually somewhat surprised.

I thought the Emperor felt guilty and responsible towards the Third Princess, but it seems he has unconsciously developed more genuine affection and care for her.

His expression softened unconsciously.

That's good too. At least, with someone to worry about, the Emperor won't work so hard. With the Third Princess by his side, although the father and daughter often quarrel, the Emperor can even eat an extra bowl of rice.

We weren't particularly close before, so it just goes to show that fate is something that can't be explained or told.

At that moment, the sky above Zheng Xun's location lit up.

Seeing the Emperor's gaze fall upon him, Eunuch Li became even happier.

The sky is bright, the gossip is great, but the Emperor is just too diligent. A proper rest would be best.

Li Gonggong also put aside his heavy thoughts and watched the rest of the story with great interest.

After returning, Xu Ru did not act rashly, but instead sent people to keep a close eye on Xu Jun and his concubine.

Then he began to wait patiently.

During this time, more than a dozen colleagues from the Xu family came to visit, leaving Mrs. Xu completely bewildered by the commotion.

When the curtain of light opened, Madam Xu was speaking with Xu Ru behind a screen, her face serious.

Wow, so many people at the Xu residence? Their information network is really impressive; they seem to be quite the gossipmongers.

Madam Xu: "My lord, please tell me, has something terrible happened?"

Xu Ru blinked innocently: "They're just here to join in the fun, ignore them."

Ha, since they've blatantly come to laugh at him this time, let's see what excuse they have to refuse him from watching when they get into trouble next time. He doesn't believe they won't have a single mud stain on them.

"Lively? What's so lively about our residence?"

Xu Ru stroked his beard and said sagely, "Madam, just wait and see."

Madam Xu rolled her eyes discreetly, too lazy to talk to him anymore.

At this moment, a guard came in and reported: "Sir, the man has been caught red-handed."

A glint of light flashed in Xu Ru's eyes: "Bring him up."

The adults were eagerly anticipating the start of the show.

Although Madam Xu did not know what had happened, she had a premonition. She did not care whether family scandals should be aired in public, and considerately served melon seeds, snacks and tea to the gentlemen.

The adults were deeply moved and praised the generous donations.

The rough-around-the-edges, widower Jiang Weiguo blurted out: "Madam, you are beautiful and intelligent. I don't think Lord Xu likes you either. Why don't you come with me? My wife has been dead for ten years, and my home is clean and free of trouble..."

He was interrupted before he could finish speaking, as another military officer, Xu Bin, cut him off.

Seeing Xu Ru's ashen face, Xu Bin smiled calmly: "He's had a few drinks and doesn't think before he speaks."

After saying that, he sternly scolded Jiang Weiguo, "Do you still want to watch this get hot? If you don't want to be kicked out, shut your mouth."

In the imperial study, Zheng Xun, the emperor, and Eunuch Li were all blushing from trying not to laugh.

[Good heavens! Is this a classic case of all talk and no action? I never realized he was this kind of person before!]

Madam Xu smiled gently, showing no sign of reprimand or displeasure: "Thank you for your kind words, Lord Jiang."

She is very well-maintained and looks more than ten years younger than Xu Ru. Time has left her with faint wrinkles, but it has also given her charm and composure. With this smile, she really has the feeling of being beautiful in her old age.

Jiang Weiguo had just said it casually, but suddenly felt that his idea might not be impossible.

When he was really about to cause trouble, he became less impulsive and calmed down, following Xu Bin's advice.

The emperor, seemingly enjoying the spectacle, muttered to Eunuch Li, "Xu Ru is in trouble!"

Having already experienced the allure of gossip, the emperor gradually opened the door to a new world, and from there, he was about to become completely engrossed.

Eunuch Li laughed and said, "You reap what you sow."

Against the backdrop of the sky, a well-dressed concubine, surrounded by two old women, gracefully stepped into the room, forming a stark contrast to Xu Jun, who was being dragged along in a disheveled state.

The concubine flicked her handkerchief, gave Xu Ru a flirtatious wink, and then gracefully knelt down.

Xu Rusu asked solemnly, "Do you need me to interrogate you, or will you confess yourselves?"

Having held a high position for many years, aside from his infatuation with women, he always appeared to be a rather dignified high-ranking official.

The concubine's smile vanished. She sighed softly and bowed, saying, "I know my sins."

Xu Jun, however, remained unconvinced and continued to struggle: "Father! I don't know what I did wrong!"

"Still trying to be stubborn?" Xu Ru raised her eyebrows, her aura imposing. "Everyone knows what happened. Xu Jun, there's no use in arguing. You'd better confess sooner rather than later, so you can suffer less."

His attitude was exactly like that of someone facing a criminal. For a moment, Xu Jun felt that his father was a complete stranger.

At this moment, because he refused to surrender, his face was covered in bruises, and his clothes were disheveled from the struggle, but he still retained a glimmer of hope.

“Father, if you want your child to suffer, if you want your child to die, your child will have no complaints. Why do you need to find a crime to accuse me?”

[You talk a good game, but if you're really that obedient, just admit it! It's like a toad talking, croaking and babbling, all nonsense.]

Xu Ru raised his chin and looked at the head of the guards beside him: "Bring out the items."

The head guard respectfully handed a paper package to Xu Ru.

Of course, Xu Jun didn't accept reality: "Father! But is there something wrong with the things? Aunt Fang gave them to me, and I don't know what's inside!"

After saying that, he yelled at Aunt Fang next to him, "Was it you, you bitch, who did this? Are you trying to drag me down with you?!"

Aunt Fang slowly straightened up, her smile particularly mocking.