Chapter 214: Waiting for the Emperor’s Reward (Thanks to Jelly for the extra monthly ticket)

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The Lin Family is one of the five meritorious Noble Families since the founding of the Great Han. They have numerous offspring serving as officials in Officialdom, plentiful sources of wealth, and a myriad of complicated relationships within the capital. Even Lu Shangshu from the Ministry of Personnel, who is in charge of the promotion and performance appraisal of officials, has ties with the Lin Family. A few days ago, Lu Shangshu had already hinted that he intended to form a marriage alliance with their Xie Family! Hearing Lady Lin’s threat, Xie Zian hesitated once more. Ji Youze, Zhu Xiuxiu, and Huo Xing’Er, standing aside and watching this scene, couldn’t help but shake their heads. The once illustrious Xie Family from the previous dynasty had fallen into such decline that even the master of the family... "Junior Minister, I suggest we set aside the matter of the deed of sale for now. Let’s first discuss the Xie Family’s young master and young lady disrespecting the Elder Princess!" "Eighth Brother, His Majesty just said that you are well-versed in the laws of Great Han. What is the crime for disrespecting the Elder Princess? How should they be punished?" The usually quiet Huo Xing’Er suddenly spoke up, stunning everyone present. Ji Youze instantly understood her intentions. "For disrespecting a member of the royal family, the punishment ranges from a minimum of thirty lashes to a maximum of three months in the Celestial Prison!" "But... Eighth Young Master Ji, His Majesty did say that those who are unaware are not guilty!" Xie Zian came to his senses and hurriedly clasped his fists, saying to Ji Youze. Ji Youze didn’t explain. Instead, he waved to the Inner Guard left behind by the young Emperor, saying, "Take the Xie Family’s young master and young lady, who disrespected the Elder Princess, to the Celestial Prison. Await Her Highness the Princess’s decision!" "Eighth Young Master Ji, you... you are defying an imperial edict! His Majesty said that those who are unaware are not guilty!" Xie Zian, seeing his children being arrested, began to panic and questioned him. Ji Youze remained expressionless. "His Majesty did say that those who are unaware are not guilty. However, the one you offended was Her Highness the Princess! Her Highness the Princess has not said anything about pardoning you." At Ji Youze’s words, several Inner Guards immediately seized them. Huo Xing’Er stepped forward. She glanced at the dumbstruck Xie Pan’Er, looking her up and down before chuckling. "Since you are the Elder Princess’s ’beautiful older sister,’ why don’t you come with us and keep the Elder Princess company?" After saying that, Huo Xing’Er led the dazed Xie Pan’Er towards the Ji Mansion. "Pan’Er! Wait... Madam, where are you taking my Pan’Er?" Madam Luo cried out anxiously, rushing to catch up and question Huo Xing’Er. Huo Xing’Er glanced at the incredulous Lady Xie and Xie Zian and deliberately spoke loudly, "The Elder Princess is fond of your daughter and will likely want her companionship often in the future. You may return home and wait. His Majesty will surely bestow rewards, and your daughter is poised for a meteoric rise." After she finished speaking, Huo Xing’Er led the even more stunned Xie Pan’Er away. The remaining members of the Xie Family stood there, bewildered. By the time they arrived at the Ji Mansion, Xie Pan’Er was still in shock. Even when Huo Xing’Er led her into the Ji Family’s Flower Hall to pay respects to Old Madam Ji and the young Emperor, she remained dazed. "I’ve heard about today’s events," Old Madam Ji said. "Fortunately, our Suisui encountered the kind-hearted Miss Pan’Er. What if she had met someone with malicious intent? If they had exploited Suisui’s status to do something harmful... I would be overwhelmed with regret by now." Hearing Old Madam Ji’s words, Xie Pan’Er quickly waved her hands in denial. "No, no, that’s not it! The Elder Princess is actually very adorable. If only she didn’t speak so..." Xie Pan’Er, still disoriented, abruptly stopped speaking as a wave of terror washed over her. She wasn’t sure if the Xie Family knew about the Elder Princess’s uncanny ability to make her words come true. Thankfully, she had stopped herself. If she had recklessly blurted it out, she would have surely invited trouble.

Chapter 214: Waiting for the Emperor’s Reward (Thanks to Jelly for the extra monthly ticket)

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