The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Chapter 231 Hear

Naturally, it was because the other party had exploited his weakness.

Che Zhong'an was of a strong character and would not have been able to tolerate such humiliation, but to make matters worse, the other side also arrested his mother and wife.

They did chores like sweeping and cleaning by the pool. Although they were a family, they could see each other every day, but they couldn't communicate with each other at all.

[He could only watch helplessly as his mother and wife were beaten and scolded for the slightest negligence while he was in the pool, and they could only see the wounds on his legs festering again and again, but they were powerless to do anything about it.]

Pang Yunyi, being a bit cheeky, almost blurted out a sarcastic remark.

However, he reacted quickly, pinching his mouth shut and swallowing the words back.

Che Zhong'an stared blankly at the ground.

Although he had not personally experienced everything Zheng Xun described, he seemed to be able to empathize with those days.

Overwhelmed by sadness and humiliation, he covered his eyes, but tears still spilled through his fingers.

Pang Yunyi shrank back in fright, looking at Wu Zongyu in disbelief: "He cried?"

Wu Zongyu sighed softly and gestured for him to be quiet.

Zheng Xun did not continue to provoke Che Zhong'an: "Actually, I don't care how much you believe in me, but you are on official duty and have neglected your duties because of your own selfishness. This matter cannot be left like this."

Although Che Zhong'an didn't cry out loud, the more he restrained himself, the more pitiful he seemed. Even Wu Zongyu, who was always prudent and self-protective, couldn't help but want to say a word for him.

“Princess, they were just acting on impulse, it's not that they don't respect you…”

"Yes, you have no respect for this princess whatsoever, which is why you dare to be so presumptuous. Your crime is even more serious!"

Wu Zongyu, who received a glare from Pang Yunyi, said: "If I said that's not what I meant, would you believe me?"

"However, considering that this is your first offense and you haven't caused any major trouble, we'll let you off this time."

Just as Pang Yunyi breathed a sigh of relief, Zheng Xun looked at him and said, "However, Pang Yunyi, you were the one who spoke out of turn. After the earthquake is over, you will be punished by not being allowed to speak for three months."

Pang Yunyi: !

How can he swear if he can't speak? How can he joke around with others?

He complained, shocked and aggrieved, "Isn't the princess making things difficult for me?"

Zheng Xun glanced at him: "This is punishment in the first place. If we don't make things difficult for you, are we going to reward you?"

Pang Yunyi was on the verge of tears, and could only wail in anguish, "Princess! I know I was wrong!"

“Since you know you’re wrong, accept the punishment,” Zheng Xun said with a smile. “Alright, business is important, don’t waste any more time here.”

Zheng Xun turned to leave, but before she did, she gave Wu Zongyu a meaningful look.

Wu Zongyu was somewhat confused.

He felt something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

After Zheng Xun had walked away, Pang Yunyi patted Che Zhong'an on the shoulder affectionately: "We're brothers in misfortune too."

Wu Zongyu finally realized what was wrong.

"Wait a minute! Why didn't the princess mention my fate? Am I really that insignificant?"

Che Zhong'an had recovered somewhat by then, and comforted him with a wry smile: "By then, Lord Wu will probably have already retired from the court and is enjoying his old age."

Anyway, neither he nor Pang Yunyi had a good ending, so being ignored in this situation is actually a good thing.

Wu Zongyu thought about it and realized that it made sense.

His brows relaxed: "You shouldn't stay depressed in sorrow. As people of Dayong, we share the same fate as Dayong. And since we happen to hold such official positions, we should also do our best for Dayong."

Che Zhong'an pondered for a moment, then revealed a knowing smile: "Yes, nothing has happened yet. For the sake of Dayong... if those bastards from the Brown Kingdom were to cross the borders of Dayong, it would be my incompetence, Che Zhong'an!"

Pang Yunyi: Is this necessary?

Furthermore, if he remembers correctly, wasn't Wu Zongyu's principle for being an official "not to take on responsibilities, not to assume duties, and not to stand out"?

He clicked his tongue in amazement and said, "Really? You really think the country will perish? Although the Brown Kingdom will certainly not be peaceful, how could the Great Yong Kingdom possibly lose?"

Wu Zongyu glanced at him dismissively: "Alright, let's get down to business."

Pang Yunyi slapped his forehead: "You guys go first, I have something to do."

"What is it? We can't delay the princess's orders!"

"Go find a doctor to get me some medicine; I haven't recovered from my cold from last time."

Che Zhong'an: ...

Wu Zongyu: "Didn't you say you didn't believe it?"

"I'm just feeling unwell, I don't really believe what the princess said."

"Then hurry up and go, what are you standing there for?"

"Well... I have a bit of a fever, so I can't walk very far. I'd like to trouble Lord Wu to have a few people carry me," Pang Yunyi still insisted, though his actions were honest, he kept emphasizing, "I didn't believe the princess either, it's just... I'm quite weak~"

Che Zhong'an smirked: "I don't know if you have any shame or not."

He ignored him and turned to attend to his business.

Wu Zongyu also tried to slip away, but Pang Yunyi grabbed his sleeve. He tried to break free, but failed.

"Are you really not feeling well? You seem to have a lot of energy, don't you?"

Pang Yunyi said innocently, "We rough people are a bit slow, so we still need to see a doctor to know."

Wu Zongyu was getting persistent with him: "My men have already been sent out to handle important matters. Where would I find someone to carry you? If you really can't walk, I'll send a message to your men and have them come and help you."

"Never mind, I can manage."

Everyone else is taking things so seriously, which makes his behavior seem a bit unreasonable.

He straightened his expression, took the lead and walked ahead. Seeing that Wu Zongyu didn't move, he turned back and urged, "Hurry up! What are you standing there for!"

Wu Zongyu: "They're here..."

On the other side, Zheng Xun saw that her three most powerful generals had finally calmed down and closed the light screen with relief.

Although it took some effort to win them over, considering their capabilities, I felt that the effort was nothing.

After waiting a while longer, Lü Mengying, having completed her task, finally returned.

She respectfully returned the silver note to Zheng Xun.

Zheng Xun accepted it with a smile: "Mengying, tomorrow you will go on an inspection as my special envoy."

"But, won't it be inconvenient for the princess to have no one at her beck and call?"

"Don't worry, would Wu Zongyu dare to mistreat me?"

This mission was already difficult, and now the people don't understand Zheng Xun's good intentions, so many people won't cooperate.

Not only Lü Mengying, but she herself also needs to go out for a walk.

She needs to stand up for the people who help her.

Seeing Zheng Xun's insistence, Lü Mengying stopped trying to persuade him and simply agreed respectfully.

"Mengying, you'll have to work hard during this time. I'll give you a break once things are over."

Lu Mengying's expression softened: "Princess, I'm not tired."