NOVPUBIt was all karma. If Consort Jia hadn’t done so many wicked things, she wouldn’t be in such a predicament now.
Shen Roujia laughed softly, “This is Consort Jia’s so-called compassion. She wouldn’t harm an ant, but she mercilessly harmed Consort Shu’s cat.”
Consort Jia’s eyes were red, “No, it wasn’t me! It scratched me, it was her, she killed it!”
As Consort Jia tried to lunge at Xiu Xiu, Shen Roujia moved slightly and pulled Xiu Xiu behind her.
“Consort Jia, don’t let your shame turn into anger. Father Emperor is still here.”
The Emperor, enraged, shouted, “What else do you have to say for yourself?”
Shen Roujia raised her eyelids slightly, “I still don’t understand what deep-seated grudge Consort Jia holds against me.”
“You ruined my face, and then you instigated someone close to the Crown Prince to accuse me of harming the royal heir.”
Consort Jia fell to the ground, shaking her head, lost in her thoughts.
Rong Shuyao looked at Shen Roujia with hatred, realizing that they were truly trapped.
Shen Roujia wasn’t to be underestimated. Having prepared well, she wouldn’t let them get away unscathed.
The Emperor paced back and forth, then stopped with a cold snort.
“I had no idea the Crown Princess was so eloquent.”
Shen Roujia frowned slightly, pressing her lips together.
The Emperor had many concerns. The Bai family was in decline, while the Zhao family controlled the horse market at the border. Weighing the pros and cons, the Emperor needed to keep the overall situation in mind and satisfy Shen Roujia.
In many ways, someone would have to make concessions.
A trace of mockery flashed in Shen Roujia’s eyes.
She took two steps forward and bowed respectfully.
“I followed my brother from Huizhou to the capital. My brother serves the emperor alone, and I can’t bear to disappoint his loyalty.”
“Nor do I dare to trouble Father Emperor.”
“Father Emperor is the Son of Heaven. No matter what decision you make, I will humbly accept it.”
The Emperor’s eyes showed a trace of displeasure. He remained silent with a stern expression. 𝖓𝖔𝖛𝔭𝖚𝖇.𝔠𝖔𝔪
Shen Roujia had clearly indicated that the Shen family wouldn’t back down.
And she had listed all the charges.
Regardless of whether the punishment was light or heavy, it was now the Emperor’s responsibility. No one else could take the blame, and Shen Roujia certainly wouldn’t.
The Emperor didn’t speak for a long time, but Shen Roujia remained patient, standing straight.
At that moment, Shen Roujia noticed Xiao Hei had somehow curled up on Xu Zening’s lap and fallen asleep.
Asleep!?
In this situation, the little rascal fell asleep?
Shen Roujia’s expression darkened. She raised her head and unexpectedly met Xu Zening’s gaze.
Those eyes showed no hint of worry.
On the contrary, the clarity in his eyes made Shen Roujia feel a bit puzzled.
Your old flame is about to fall, and you show no reaction?
Xu Zening remained calm, acting as if nothing concerned him. When Shen Roujia looked over, he even slightly smiled.
Shen Roujia’s slightly nervous heart twitched, worried that this little green arrow was still harboring some bad intentions.
She immediately turned and looked at Xiu Xiu.
The Emperor rubbed his temples, seeming to have aged several years from these troublesome matters.
“Consort Jia, what do you have to say about the Crown Princess’s accusations?”
Consort Jia’s shoulders trembled, and she glanced sharply at Rong Shuyao.
Shen Roujia saw everything clearly.
Just as Consort Jia looked over, Rong Shuyao coldly smiled back at her.
