CHAPTER 1408: CHAPTER 1407: YOUNG AND IGNORANT

If there is a fault, there must be a severe punishment.

What exactly does the Princess mean by this sentence?

Could it be that Princely Heir Hao, who disagreed with the Princess at Xinhua Village?

This matter is something that everyone has heard about.

Back then, Princely Heir Hao was worried about the spread of the epidemic from Xinhua Village and had considered setting fire to incinerate the bodies. It was even heard that some infected villagers were injured because of this.

However, everyone present is well aware that once the epidemic spreads, it is absolutely a very terrifying situation.

Moreover, Xinhua Village is not far from the Imperial City, and if it spreads, it would pose a great threat to the Imperial City as well.

Therefore, what Chu Minghao did, for most of the ministers, was not considered to be wrong.

However, it was heard that the Princess publicly flogged Princely Heir Hao, leaving him severely injured. Her actions seemed excessively harsh.

"Your Highness the Princess." The minister speaking at this time was clearly on the side of the Princess and the Emperor.

However, one cannot ignore their conscience.

"Your Highness, with regard to the epidemic in the three villages, all those who made mistakes have already been punished by Your Highness. Your Highness’s wisdom is a blessing for our Nanming."

He said this not to support Chu Minghao but to remind the Princess that once the punishment is administered, it’s enough.

After all, the Princess is just a young girl who has just returned to Nanming and taken on the noble status of a princess; it is inevitable that she would be somewhat proud.

The so-called three fires that a new official lights upon taking office, she publicly flogged Princely Heir Hao to let the world know that in terms of status and rank, Princely Heir Hao is far less noble than she, a princess.

Out of respect for the Emperor, people naturally show more leniency towards the Princess as well.

Although the Princess is somewhat willful in this matter, everyone can turn a blind eye.

Just hope the matter ends here and merit is rewarded.

Continuing to stir things up doesn’t bode well for the Princess, as one must know that the King of Yu is not to be trifled with either.

The Princess has just returned and isn’t yet aware of the strength of the King of Yu.

"Princess..."

"Does everyone think I am referring to Princely Heir Hao’s act of disregarding the lives of the people for his own merits, attempting to burn all the people of Xinhua Village, whether diseased or innocent, with one fire?"

What? Princely Heir Hao intended to burn all the villagers with one fire?

Wasn’t Princely Heir Hao supposed to burn only those who were severely ill and beyond medical help?

How does this differ from what everyone has heard?

"Your Highness, Princess! Haohao risked being condemned through the ages for the safety of the people by deciding to set fire to the corpses contaminated by the epidemic. His action was already placing himself in an unjust position."

"Haohao sacrificed his own reputation, yet the Princess not only failed to support him but instead flogged him publicly for certain purposes!"

The King of Yu stepped forward, looking furious: "Regarding this matter, I originally planned to let it go in view of the Princess’s youth and ignorance. I didn’t expect the Princess now to still want to slander my Haohao!"

"How can a gentleman endure what is intolerable? How can my Haohao’s reputation be insulted and slandered by you like this, Princess? Even if the Princess is still young, I cannot let this matter go lightly, Your Highness!"

He raised his head, looking at Chu Jiangnan, who was seated on the dragon throne, his eyes icy cold.

"Your Majesty, even if the Princess, being noble and regal, makes a huge mistake, I dare not ask Your Majesty to punish the Princess. But! How is my son at fault? As a father, if I cannot seek justice for my son, I am a sham of a father!"

"Your Majesty, the Princess is arrogant and oppressive, abusing private punishment against those who disagree with her. Shouldn’t Your Majesty properly reproach her for such conduct?"