Chapter 1224: Chapter 34: Love and Debt (Part 10)_3
Isn’t she just walking into the trap?
Princess Yinchuan was imprisoned.
The counterfeit token was also sent to the Ministry of Justice.
The Ministry of Justice was busy and didn’t pay much attention to Princess Yinchuan. The Minister of the Ministry of Justice glanced at the token and casually asked, "What’s the story with this counterfeit token?"
A government official replied, "Someone used this counterfeit token to impersonate a member of the royal family and tried to enter the palace. They were caught on the spot and are currently locked up in the Ministry of Justice Prison, yet to be interrogated."
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice chuckled, "Impersonating a member of the royal family, trying to sneak into the palace, quite bold indeed."
"Indeed, extremely bold," the official accompanied with laughter.
"That person even claimed to know the Empress."
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice didn’t give the matter further thought.
But someone attempting to enter the palace, even trying to use a counterfeit token to pass off as genuine, was not a trivial matter and had to be reported to the Emperor.
The next day after the morning assembly, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice took the counterfeit token to the Imperial Study to make his report.
At first glance, Zhao Xu didn’t realize the token was fake.
He even felt a surge of joy inside.
This token was personally designed and crafted by him for Xie Jingchen.
Now that the token had appeared, could it be that Cousin has come?
This possibility wasn’t entirely out of the question.
After all, Su Yang was Xie Jingchen’s brother-in-law.
With his brother-in-law fleeing from marriage, Xie Jingchen would likely try to catch him.
Upon closer examination, it became apparent to him that the token was indeed fake.
Fake to a rather unbelievable degree.
Because the most ordinary parts were fake, while the parts he designed were perfectly replicated.
Being able to replicate it, indicated that the person had seen the token in Xie Jingchen’s possession.
Given that the token was a gift, how could Cousin casually show it to others?
Zhao Xu’s interest was piqued.
After all, the Imperial Palace was a secure place, heavily guarded, not somewhere one could easily come by to assassinate him.
Perhaps it wasn’t an assassin, but an acquaintance.
"Bring that person to meet me," Zhao Xu ordered.
With the Emperor’s decree, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice followed through.
Having been hungry all night, Princess Yinchuan was nearly seeing stars from hunger.
Finding out that the Minister of the Ministry of Justice was taking her to the palace, Princess Yinchuan was overjoyed.
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice’s brow furrowed and wouldn’t relax.
Princess Yinchuan rode a carriage to the palace, lifting the curtain halfway to look outside.
She looked to her left.
Su Yang was searching for her from the right, on horseback.
Princess Yinchuan left a note saying she was going to find family, took the token, and promised to return it to him.
Su Yang didn’t know who her family was, he could only draw her likeness and ask around the streets.
She headed straight into the palace, directly to the Imperial Study.
Zhao Xu saw an unfamiliar face and was somewhat disappointed.
Princess Yinchuan stepped forward, curtsied in greeting, and called out, "Brother-in-law."
Zhao Xu, "...."
"Brother-in-law?" Zhao Xu frowned.
"Who are you...?"
He couldn’t immediately recognize her.
Princess Yinchuan’s last visit to Nanlin was already three years ago.
There had already been two changes in the Minister of the Ministry of Justice.
Zhao Xu only felt she was somewhat familiar, but did not think much of it.
Princess Yinchuan quickly said, "I’m Yinchuan."
Zhao Xu was stunned for a moment before realizing and hurriedly said, "Quick, summon the Empress."
The Empress came quickly; she was on her way when the Palace Attendant went to fetch her.
Stepping into the Imperial Study, Princess Jing Mountain laughed and asked, "Why did you summon me so urgently?"
"Look who it is," Zhao Xu said while pointing to Princess Yinchuan with a smile.
Princess Jing Mountain looked closely at Princess Yinchuan for a long while before saying, "Are you Yinchuan?"
Princess Yinchuan nodded quickly.
Being recognized by her Imperial Sister made her very happy.
This happiness was short-lived, for her smile froze on her face shortly afterwards.
"You’ve painted your face so dark, your Imperial Sister couldn’t recognize you at first," Princess Jing Mountain laughed.
"...,"
"My little Imperial Sister has grown up, and smarter too, knowing to protect herself outside. Hurry and wash your face clean."
"...,"
Whoosh.
A few sharp blades instantly pierced towards Princess Yinchuan’s heart.
Princess Yinchuan felt a blockage in her heart.
She wanted to cry.
Her face was tanned dark, and could not be washed clean.
Having met Princess Jing Mountain, Princess Yinchuan saw no need to continue wearing men’s clothing; the palace maid led her away to change and wash.
Upon returning from washing, Princess Jing Mountain asked, "Why didn’t you wash your face?"
Another stab.
Princess Yinchuan’s eyes sparkled with tears, "My face is tanned."
Princess Jing Mountain, "...."
Zhao Xu, "...."
Princess Jing Mountain was feeling embarrassed and sympathetic.
Zhao Xu was barely holding back from laughing.
Princess Jing Mountain touched Princess Yinchuan’s little face and asked, "How did it get tanned like this?"
If she had suffered, Princess Yinchuan didn’t show any signs of losing weight.
She even appeared more spirited than when they last met two years ago.
Princess Yinchuan shook her head, Princess Jing Mountain said, "It’s alright, with time it’ll be back to normal."
"Come, let’s go talk in Imperial Sister’s palace."
Princess Jing Mountain had many things to discuss with Princess Yinchuan, the two sisters left immediately.
Zhao Xu wanted to ask about the source of the counterfeit token, but seeing them leave, he had no choice but to let it go.
There was no rush, he could ask later.
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