CHAPTER 1409: CHAPTER 1408: TRULY DISAPPOINTING

The people in the court exchanged glances.

There was actually nothing wrong with what Prince Yu said.

The Princess certainly has been a bit arrogant this time.

The reason everyone felt this way was, of course, because of Prince Yu’s foresight.

After receiving the news that his son was seriously injured by a beating, he immediately assembled a group of people to pose as villagers from Xinhua Village.

He spread rumors everywhere about the Princess’s tyrannical behavior in Xinhua Village.

In just one night, the entire Imperial City knew about the "Princess’s arrogance and refusal to tolerate Princely Heir Haohao".

Chu Qianli looked expressionlessly at Prince Yu standing below.

This Prince Yu is indeed difficult to deal with.

Carelessness could easily lead to irreversible disaster caused by him.

No wonder the Emperor couldn’t completely take him down over these many years.

Importantly, not only is he cunning, but he also suffers from a serious illness, which is the most troublesome aspect.

"Great Royal Uncle, your statement is incorrect. The crime committed by Princely Heir Haohao this time can be said to be unforgivable and outrageous. If we, the Imperial Family, do not execute him, how can we win the people’s respect?"

"Your Highness, what nonsense are you speaking!" Prince Yu’s face turned red with anger.

Execution? Is this crazy woman out of her mind?

She must be mad!

The ministers were all terrified, has the Princess gone mad?

The intent to eliminate Prince Yu’s power was too blatant, even if everyone knew this was the ultimate goal, yet it couldn’t be achieved overnight!

And the Emperor does not stop her?

Chu Jiangnan indeed showed no intention to intervene, merely watching his daughter with little expression on his face, remaining very calm.

The ministers glanced at each other; how would this matter conclude?

Prince Yu, infuriated, laughed coldly, "Your Highness the Princess, do you truly have no room for my Haohao?"

Everyone understood the implication behind these words.

Previously, there were private discussions, and it was rumored that the Emperor had mentioned the female Empress of Nanming in the past.

This implied that the Emperor intended for the Princess to inherit the throne.

For Nanming, which had been a male-dominated imperial power for so many years, the matter was somewhat baffling.

If she truly possessed extraordinary talent, perhaps everyone could consider it.

Yet currently, she appears only as a narrow-minded, capricious young girl?

If the Jiangshan of Nanming fell into her hands, the reign would be unstable for sure.

With this thought, many neutral faction ministers looked at Chu Qianli with significantly different expressions.

Chu Qianli turned her head and glanced at the Emperor.

Her father remained calm and indifferent.

She also gave a faint smile and said, "Great Royal Uncle, regarding Princely Heir Haohao’s crimes, are you truly unaware of them at all?"

This time, Prince Yu gave no face at all.

He spoke coldly, "Haohao may not be a chosen one, but I recognize his abilities!"

"His actions were for the sake of the people and the country! When the Princess gathered the sick villagers, was her motive any different from Haohao’s?"

"The Princess was helpless with the sickest villagers, and Haohao didn’t allow them to leave the quarantine zone because he feared they would spread the illness to others."

"Pray tell, what crime has my Haohao committed?"

He snorted coldly, "Later, when the patients were cured by the Imperial Physician, the Princess wished to punish my Haohao! Dare I ask the Princess, do you truly believe that what you did was without fault? Princess..."

Who would have thought Chu Qianli would interrupt with a cold smile, "What I am discussing now is Princely Heir Haohao’s deliberate act of detonating and destroying the moat embankment."