Chapter 18 — On the big wedding day, my husband ignored me and personally carried my pregnant sister to the palanquin.

His words sounded sharp and domineering to the extreme. Each word was like a sharp slap, fiercely hitting the Second Prince's face. Don't you want to press charges? So today, right in front of your father, I will calculate this debt with you! The Second Prince's face instantly turned red like pig liver.

"You... You're covered in blood! Who saw me ordering someone to burn down your store!"

Tieu Huyen Than laughed coldly, his laughter filled with contempt.

"So what evidence do you have to prove that your filthy assets were destroyed by this king's concubine?"

The second prince was momentarily speechless. Fights in the dark like this were inherently a matter of mutual understanding, no one was foolish enough to leave evidence. Competitive stuff. It's a matter of seeing whose fist is harder. Whose tricks are more clever? At that moment, the atmosphere was tense and no one was willing to give in. I slowly walked out from behind Tieu Huyen Than. In my hand I hold a book. It's the notebook I "invited" from the Second Prince's Tu Bao Bon casino. I walked to the middle of the royal study room and held up the notebook.

"Your Majesty, I have something I would like you to take a look at."

"This book thoroughly records all revenues and expenditures of Tu Bao Bon Casino since its opening date."

"There are quite a few names of great officials in the court clearly written in there."

"Not only did they participate in gambling, accepting bribes, giving bribes, but some even lost all of the royal military's salary in the casino."

"The spirit believes that this matter is extremely important, related to the foundation of Dai Zhou."

"That's why I specially brought this book to my father and respectfully asked him to guess."

My voice is clear and calm. Every single word. It was like a heavy hammer hitting the Emperor's heart. It also hit the Queen and the Second Prince directly. This story. It is no longer simply a struggle between princes or conflicts over inheritance. Which has escalated into a major embezzlement case capable of shaking the nation! The Second Prince's face at that moment was as white as paper. He looked at me with horror, as if he had just seen a ghost. Even in his dreams, he didn't expect it. In my hands. He also holds a key card that is strong enough to make him fall into a state of eternal invincibility! The Emperor's eyes instantly became as sharp as an eagle's eyes. He stared at that notebook. Even breathing gradually became faster.

"Submit!"

General Manager Phuc quickly stepped up, received the notebook, and respectfully presented it to the court. The Emperor opened the notebook, skimmed only a few lines, and his face was so gloomy that it looked like it was about to drip. He suddenly picked up the notebook and aggressively threw it straight at the Second Prince's face.

"Death!"

"Look for yourself and see the good things you've done!"

An angry shout like thunder echoed throughout the Royal Study Room.

"Tell me! Is this your so-called virtue?"

"Gathering factions together, disrupting the dynasty! Do you think your position as Crown Prince is already as solid as a rock?"

The second prince "thumped" and fell to the ground, his whole body shaking like a leaf.

"Father, please forgive me! Father, please forgive me! I... I'm the only one Stupid times!"

The Emperor was so angry that he burst out laughing.

"I think you're very awake!"

He stood up, looked down from above at the mother and child kneeling on the ground, with only disappointment and coldness in his eyes.

"The Queen is under detention for three months, copy Nu Tac a hundred times!"

"Crown Prince Tieu Huyen Due, abolish the authority to oversee the country, close the door and self-reflect. Without my edict, you are not allowed to step even half a step out of the Eastern Palace!"

The punishment the Emperor handed down was as decisive as thunder, leaving no room for retreat. The Queen and the Second Prince fell limply to the ground, their faces as gray as ashes. They know. They lost. Lose until completely ruined. After dealing with the two of them, the Emperor's eyes once again fell on him and Tieu Huyen Than. The anger in his eyes gradually disappeared, replaced by a complex emotion that was difficult to put into words. He looked at us for a long time, then slowly sighed.

"You two... are very nice."

"One style, one martial art, one discipline, one softness, closely coordinated without any gaps."

"With you two here, I feel very relieved."

After speaking, he seemed tired and waved his hand slightly.

"Everyone go down."

"I want to be quiet and alone."

We bowed and bowed and then left the Royal Study Room. Walking on the long arc of the road, the bright moonlight makes the shadows of the two of us very long, very long. No one spoke up. But inside our hearts, we are more peaceful and secure than ever.