***Yuu~***

Holding the reins in front of the Crown Prince's Residence, Qiu Yunfei had just turned over and dismounted. Next to him, Qiu Yi carefully brought a package of three layers inside and three layers outside to him.

"Why aren’t you guys coming in with me?"

Qiu Yunfei gave him a sidelong glance and didn't go to unpack the package. Instead, he sneered, "Didn't you mention your responsibilities before? Even if you die, you dare not take a step back?"

Qiu Yi lifted the package containing the incense burner and said with a wooden tone, "The Crown Prince's Residence is heavily guarded, and with Lord Sun inside, I believe he can protect you."

***Spat!***

At the end of the day, they were afraid of provoking the Crown Prince!

Of course, they were not pitying their lives; they were just afraid of causing trouble for his father.

Although Qiu Yunfei was well aware of this, he still cast two disdainful glances, then snatched the incense burner and strode towards the corner gate.

"What are you doing?"

The two Dragon Guards guarding the gate had already seen these unwelcome guests carrying weapons, so before Qiu Yunfei could step up the stairs, he pressed his waist knife and shouted in advance.

Qiu Yunfei kept walking, climbing up the stairs, and loudly saying, "Is Lord Sun inside? I am Qiu Yunfei, the Inspector of the Central Judicial Office. I have something important to ask to see Lord Sun."

With just one sentence, the two small guards across from each other forced a change of face.

At first, when they heard the words *’Central Judicial Office Inspector,’* both of them looked disdainful - the small guard itself was an official of the eighth rank, and it was also the task of guarding the door for the Crown Prince. How could they consider a mediocre official? ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel[f]ire.net

However, as soon as the three characters Qiu Yunfei appeared, the two of them were immediately taken aback. Even if they had not seen the *’Protector's Talisman,’* which one had never heard of the name of Inspector Qiu?

And Inspector Qiu was forced to *’follow the good’* and went to work under the command of Lord Sun of the Central Judicial Office, which was also one of the hot news at the beginning of the year.

Therefore, after a moment of contemplation, the two of them knew that the person in front of them was undoubtedly the main leader. They quickly piled up two flattering faces and hunched over, saying, "It turned out to be Inspector Qiu here. Lord Sun, who had just entered for a while, must be speaking with the Crown Prince right now. At this moment, we dare not disturb him recklessly. Why don't you wait in the gatehouse for a moment, and wait for Lord Sun to come out..."

"What are you talking about?"

Qiu Yunfei impatiently interrupted him and scolded, "If I didn't have a hundred thousand urgent matters, how could I catch up to the Crown Prince's Residence from the Northern Town Governor? Just go in and report!"

"This..."

The two little guards suddenly encountered difficulties. If Qiu Yunfei were to take on all the responsibility and add, *'If something happens, I will bear the responsibility,'* perhaps the two of them would have bravely reported it.

Unfortunately, Qiu Yunfei did not give this explanation and only urged them to go in and report.

This was somewhat challenging for others.

The two guards exchanged glances and suddenly said in unison, "Could you please wait here? Let me go and ask Chief Wang to come out and answer."

Although Wang Dexiu was currently the Chief Attendant of the Crown Prince's Residence, he was only a minor from the seventh rank and couldn’t control the head of the Dragon Forbidden Guard. Naturally, he was the most suitable scapegoat.

But Chief Attendant Wang was not a fool at all. Knowing that the Crown Prince was in a hurry to summon Sun Shaozong, he must have had something important to discuss. How could they dare go over and disturb him recklessly?

So after they pushed here and there again, this news was reported to the Crown Princess.

At that time, the Crown Princess was sitting silently with Wei-Shi, feeling embarrassed and confused. Upon hearing this report, she seemed to be holding onto a life-saving straw, and without much thought, she told Wei-Shi and hurriedly rushed to the next flower hall.

"At that time, listening to Eunuch Dai's words made me shiver with fear..."

Just as she arrived outside the flower hall, she heard Sun Shaozong's voice coming from inside.

As she listened, it seemed like he was talking about the process of entering the palace and seeing the Emperor. The Crown Princess's heart moved, and she quietly waved away the maid beside her, listening in front of the door.

She only heard the Crown Prince panicked, saying, "How could these things have been transmitted to Eunuch Dai?! If Eunuch Dai had reported to my father, what would I do?"

Immediately after, there was a sudden and alarming sound of footsteps, clearly indicating that the Crown Prince was pacing back and forth inside in panic.

At this moment, Sun Shaozong said again, "Your Highness, with the caution of Eunuch Dai, how can dare you privately reveal such information to me without the instruction of the Emperor?"

"What?!"

Upon hearing these words, the Crown Prince immediately shouted inside, his voice trembling unconsciously, "You... are you saying that your idea of *'filial piety and nurturing power'* has already... been heard by my Father?"

Until then, the Crown Princess finally realized what Sun Shaozong had said before and couldn't help but let out a sigh in her heart.

A few days ago, she heard these words from someone else's mouth. While admiring Sun Shaozong's insightful insights, she was also shocked by her husband's carelessness. How could he dare let the servants below know such secrets?

At that time, the Crown Princess issued a decree in the residence, but now it seemed that she was still one step late.

"Your Highness, do not worry."

Sun Shaozong's voice remained calm as usual, "If the Emperor wants to lower his thunderous anger, there is no need for Eunuch Dai to privately strike his Ministers; I think the Emperor only has some concern, but he should not be disgusted by it."

After a moment of silence in the hall, the Crown Prince's complaint came out again, "I knew it, Father has always had a brilliant understanding. How can you hide these little tricks from him?"

With this irresponsible remark, let alone Sun Shaozong, even the Crown Princess's heart was filled with coldness. A few days ago, he kept shouting *’My favorite,’* but when he encountered a slight setback, he immediately changed his face.

Moreover, the cause of this matter was caused by his lack of caution.

If he continued to complain recklessly like this, in case it caused Lord Sun to feel cold and distant, who else would dare to join him in the future?

Thinking of this, the Crown Princess secretly bit her silver teeth and lifted the curtain into the flower hall, saying, "This matter has nothing to do with Lord Sun. It is actually due to my lax governance of the family. If it weren't for the servants in the mansion discussing this matter recklessly, which led to the news spreading to the palace, how could Lord Sun, who was tired, be frightened?"

As she spoke, she turned around and solemnly apologized to Sun Shaozong, saying, "I'm here to apologize to you, Lord Sun. I hope you don’t blame me for my neglect and not having the same views as me, a woman."

As Sun Shaozong watched the dignified and elegant lady bow down in front of him, her delicate eyebrows and eyes filled with apologies, but also mixed with a sense of helplessness, Sun Shaozong couldn't help but sigh again.

*What a mess!*

This statement not only highlighted the responsibility that came from the Crown Prince's Residence and had no connection with Sun Shaozong's plan, but also silently bore the blame for the Crown Prince's lax governance.

Anyone who has common sense must be grateful to have married a virtuous wife.

"So the news leaked from you!"

The Crown Prince pondered over but instead felt a bit embarrassed and angry. He threw his sleeve at the back and almost slapped the Crown Princess's buttocks, shamelessly venting, "Because of you, foolish woman, I almost blamed Lord Sun."

*Ha~*

This could indeed win people's hearts.

But the current scene of the Crown Prince cursing his wife could only further prove that he was a useless, irresponsible person, lacked ambition, and had no courage!

Speaking of which, it was also unlucky. Even if others didn’t compete for dominance in the world, they should at least choose a wise ruler to assist them. It was unfortunate for oneself to have such a piece of leftover material.

Sun Shaozong was slandering from the bottom of his heart, but he pretended to be anxious and fearful. He first dodged the etiquette of the Crown Princess and shook his hands in confusion, saying, "I can't take on your greeting like this! I only hope that after I leave the Capital, the Crown Princess can remember today's loss and not repeat the same mistake again! It is important to know that if the Emperor is not secretive enough, it may lose your country, and if the Ministers are not secretive..."

"Lord Sun, you are leaving the Capital?!"

"Lord Sun, you are leaving the Capital?!"

Sun Shaozong rarely dropped a few words but was interrupted by the two of them speaking in unison.

The Crown Prince even stepped forward and grabbed Sun Shaozong's sleeve, anxiously saying, "I'm about to regard you highly, but why should you abandon me instead?"

*Eh~*

As soon as he leaned over, Sun Shaozong could smell a strong smell of urine, indicating that the Crown Prince's old habit of leaking urine due to agitation had not improved much until now.

Unable to show any signs of disgust, Sun Shaozong said in a mournful voice, "If possible, I naturally hope to be with Your Highness frequently. However, the Emperor has summoned me, obviously being dissatisfied with your interference in the affairs of the Heavenly Family. If I continue to stay in the Capital, I am afraid I will not escape Your Majesty's criticism."

"Although I am willing to die, if this makes the nobles in the court hesitate and dare not approach His Highness again, then the strategy of *'filial piety and nurturing power'* will become empty talk."

Upon hearing these words, the Crown Prince opened his mouth in surprise and forgot to worry about Sun Shaozong's departure from the Capital. He hesitated and said, "This *'filial piety and power cultivation'* policy has already been..."

"His Majesty is aware of it."

Sun Shaozong said solemnly, "But this plan does not go against the path of the Emperor and his Ministers, but rather helps to calm the situation in the court. His Majesty may have doubts, but now he has not shown any intention to stop it, so I think Your Highness may as well take it step-by-step, just act cautiously and slowly plan it."

The Crown Prince remained hesitant and said, "But since the Emperor has doubts..."

"Your Highness."

At this moment, the Crown Princess beside her couldn't help but interject, "The matter involves the dispute over Imperial Authority. How can we care about everything?"

"What kind of foresight and hesitation, this is being thoughtful and cautious!"

Upon hearing these words, there seemed to be a hint of mockery towards his timidity. The Crown Prince immediately became angry and embarrassed. He retorted angrily, then turned around a few steps to grab the round table and patted it, asking, "Why did you come here to cause trouble without accompanying that shrew to grind her lips?"

***Tch!***

With just a few steps, the smell of urine dispersed throughout the room

Upon hearing his question, the Crown Princess immediately remembered her purpose and quickly recounted the matter of Qiu Yunfei's request for an audience outside the residence.

At first, the Crown Prince didn't take it seriously. When he heard that he was the son of Captain Qiu, he immediately regained his composure and rolled his eyes a few times. He ordered, "Let someone invite him in. Since it happened today, I will see with my own eyes how Lord Sun solve the case!"