The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Zheng Xun nodded: "Bring me paper and pen, I'll write it down, you go find them."

Le Zhenghong was overjoyed and immediately had someone prepare paper and pen for her.

But he couldn't just sit idly by. There must be a gang behind these human traffickers. The princess had already done a great deal of work; the rest was up to him.

The list is very long, and since it's for finding people, it needs to be as detailed as possible. Besides, all the children's information is in her mind, and no one can help her yet.

Sensing that she would not be able to return to the palace that night, she sent Zheng Jiu back with a message.

The emperor had been waiting in the palace for a long time. If Zheng Xun did not return with any news, he was afraid he would rush out of the palace to look for him.

Only after Zheng Jiu arrived did he feel a little relieved.

After hearing Zheng Jiu's report, he could only feel helpless: "You brat, you caused so much trouble just by going out."

Li Xiaojun quickly spoke up for Zheng Xun, saying, "Oh dear, our princess isn't one to cause trouble. Look how well those demons and monsters usually disguise themselves, but they reveal their true colors as soon as they see our princess. The princess is a deity sent down from heaven to punish these evil people!"

The emperor seemed to have been tickled, and the smile on his face was more radiant than ever before.

"Alright, go back and protect the princess well..." He looked at Zheng Jiu gently, but halfway through his instructions, he suddenly realized that Zheng Xun might not need anyone to protect him, so he quickly changed his words, "Stay with the princess."

Zheng Jiu respectfully agreed.

After leaving the hall, he looked around and said in a moderate voice, "Hey, I brought you something!"

He took out a paper packet from his pocket, which contained warm chestnuts.

He placed the paper package on the ground next to the pillar and quickly left.

A moment later, a figure slid down from the pillar and quickly stuffed the oil paper package into his bosom.

So tonight, the emperor's surroundings are always filled with the aroma of chestnuts, and the sound of his bodyguards rustling and peeling chestnuts is as sneaky as a mouse.

However, he neither reminded nor scolded, but simply had the palace maid prepare hot tea and clean cups and place them on the table.

As Zheng Jiu walked out of the palace gate, he couldn't help but look back.

The commander always told them that the secret guards were the master's hidden swords, and the most important thing was to strike unexpectedly. If a secret guard could not hide his tracks or his characteristics, then he was a defective product.

He was young then, playful and fond of food, and the commander punished him countless times, but he never learned to control his desires.

He often felt that such a life was too hard. They didn't even have a name, only a code name. What was the meaning of such a life?

But the chief said that people should be content. There are many, many people in this world who live and die without a name. These children, who should have died young in the wilderness, can become unknown guardians. They should be proud.

At that time, he did not understand the meaning of these words.

But now, he understands.

In this world, everyone lives a hard life, and everyone is searching for the meaning of life.

However, a life lived earnestly has meaning; as long as you are alive, it has meaning for yourself.

Thinking of this, a silly smile appeared on his face. He was going to find his princess.

So what if he doesn't have a name? He is Zheng Jiu, and no matter what he's called, he is still himself.

……

The next day, Zheng Xun rode his horse to court.

After discussing those trivial matters, the focus of the morning court session shifted to the matter of Bao Ye, the commander of the patrol guards.

Duan Yunfeng worked through the night to compile some of the evidence and submitted it to the Emperor. Every single thing Bao Ye did was pushing the Emperor's limits.

This was the person he had chosen himself, but Bao Ye betrayed his trust, so you can imagine his anger.

After Duan Yunfeng finished reading the memorial, whispers filled the Fengqin Hall.

“Your Majesty, the evidence is insufficient. Commander Bao is, after all, an official of the court. If he is to be convicted, a thorough investigation and joint trial should be conducted before any action is taken. Princess Yuanjia has received Your Majesty's favor and should act with even greater caution. To execute Commander Bao directly would be far too arrogant!”

Instantly, countless admiring gazes fell upon him, as if he were a warrior.

Zheng Xun's behavior was indeed a bit outrageous, especially for those who had done wrong, who were afraid that one day Zheng Xun's uncontrollable butcher's knife would fall on their own bodies.

However, all the controversies were kept private; there was no open impeachment of her because no one wanted to be the one to stick their neck out.

Who would have thought that someone would actually come out and berate Princess Yuanjia? This is either reckless or they are truly innocent.

However, Yao Jing, the Right Vice Censor-in-Chief, belonged to neither category; he belonged to the category of "ignorant" who could not hear Zheng Xun's words.

[Hmm? The fairy and Bao Ye are close? Why is she so eager to stand up for him?]

A fairy? Who? Yao Jing?

Everyone glanced at the burly Yao Jing, then looked away, unable to bear the sight.

They will never call out the words "little devil" in bed again, never!

Oh, so the fairy once bribed Bao Ye too...

However, Bao Ye took advantage of his misfortune and embezzled a large sum of money from him. Shouldn't he hate Bao Ye? Moreover, with Bao Ye dead, the evidence of his bribery is gone. Instead of secretly rejoicing, he jumps out to attack me, his great benefactor. There's something wrong with him, there must be something wrong.

[Tsk tsk, let me see.]

Zheng Jiao nudged Zheng Jin: "Quick, quick, they're here!"

Oh dear, if you ask what she'll miss most after leaving, it's the liveliness around Zheng Xun.

She patted Zheng Jin on the shoulder and said seriously, "You must write to me after I leave!"

“It’s inconvenient,” Zheng Jin glanced at her and refused without hesitation. “If you really want to join in the fun, then you should live a long life and come back soon.”

Later, the Second Prince overheard their conversation, and his usually joking face became unusually serious.

He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything.

[Oh~ So this vixen later started colluding with Bao Ye, one protecting him and the other providing tribute, their cooperation was extremely close.]

Two censors from the Censorate had discovered something amiss, but just as they were about to investigate, they were taken away by a demon.

The Left Censor-in-Chief sneered as he watched Yao Jing's retreating figure.

He had always felt that Yao Jing had some ulterior motives.

However, Yao Jing was cautious and he couldn't find any fault with him, which he always regretted. He never expected that this person would be so reckless as to run straight into Princess Yuanjia, a powerful figure.

He adjusted to a leisurely posture, calmly waiting to watch the excitement unfold.

After hearing Yao Jing's accusations, the emperor said cryptically, "My dear minister, you seem to know Bao Ye quite well."

Yao Jing's palms were damp with sweat, and he felt bitter inside, but he still had to bite the bullet and explain: "Without rules, there can be no order. I just think that we should deal with this matter after Commander Bao has convicted him."

"But Bao Ye is dead, what should we do?"

"It would be better to give Princess Yuanjia a minor punishment as a warning to appease the people."