The night was vast and indistinct.
In the Zheng Residence, a confidant slipped into Zheng Jin’s study late at night.
"Sir, an imperial decree was just issued from the palace; the Emperor has actually pardoned the family of the Chief of the Secretariat, Yu Zhun!"
Zheng Jin held a teacup, his knuckles turning white.
He squinted his eagle-like eyes: "I already anticipated this."
Today, Feng Fuce’s words.
Were essentially telling him that the Xiuluo Guard had already discovered something!
The Hidden Guard said, "The decree states that it was Princess’s benevolent plea that made the Emperor spare Yu Zhun’s family."
Zheng Jin’s gaze was sharp and sinister: "Could it really be the Princess?"
Princess Cui Cuo was only three years old, yet she had already shown unusual traits many times.
Not only was she extraordinarily intelligent, but she also possessed a clarity of thought uncommon for her age.
She was nothing like a child.
Zheng Jin thought of the man imprisoned in the dark cell and, through him, connected to Jing Jia.
Could Jing Jia’s daughter, like her, also practice Demon Art?
Zheng Jin spoke ominously, "First, do something for me, as for this little princess, there’s no rush. There’s always a way to deal with her in the future!"
The Hidden Guard leaned in as Zheng Jin gave a few simple instructions.
Until the Hidden Guard left through the door.
Zheng Jin realized that his daughter, Zheng Moxin, was standing at the entrance.
Surprised, he got up and went outside, taking his daughter’s hand: "Moxin, why haven’t you rested yet?"
Zheng Moxin watched the departing man in black.
Her eyes were full of suspicion: "I couldn’t sleep, so I wanted to find you, father!"
"Father, you mentioned dealing with the Princess, why?"
Zheng Jin frowned, not expecting her to overhear that sentence!
Seeing his daughter’s puzzled expression.
Zheng Jin thought for a moment and said, "Today at the plum banquet, you saw too, that official from whose sleeve a dagger fell is not a good person, right?"
"The Emperor ordered the execution of his entire clan, but the Princess pleaded for his family. Despite her young age, Yu Zhun nearly assassinated with poison, and she still sides with outsiders."
"Moxin, do you think this little princess is rather disobedient?"
Zheng Moxin suddenly understood.
Her face showed a look of disdain.
"I’ve disliked her for a while! I didn’t think she was so detestable and couldn’t tell right from wrong!"
"Father, but she is the Princess, how are you going to deal with her?"
Zheng Jin reassuringly patted his daughter, "Leave that to your father to worry about. The hour is late; let me take you back to your room."
Before sleeping, she was still thinking.
Bai Zhi’er was so disobedient, actually pleading for a criminal’s family!
Zheng Moxin felt she should teach her a lesson!
However, for some reason.
In the middle of the night, Zheng Moxin’s window was blown open by the night wind.
Causing her to catch a chill all night!
The next day, she fell seriously ill!
Not only did she have a fever all over, but she also remained in a lethargic sleep!
The palace was bathed in bright sunshine.
Bai Zhi’er was wearing an adorable blue brocade outfit, her two bun-like braids made her look adorable and lively.
She was sitting on a chair, holding a spoon with a slice of lotus root in it.
"Daddy, Zhi’er will feed you!"
The little one’s round and tender face had a pinkish hue, making her entire small face even more radiant, with her black eyes shining brightly, soft and endearing!
Eunuch Quan Xi couldn’t help but want to step forward and say something upon seeing this.
The Emperor, after all, hated eating lotus root the most.
But he feared that saying so would disturb the father-daughter warmth.
However, faced with the slice of lotus root offered by his daughter’s small hand, Bai Xilie.
Not only did he not refuse.
But he happily opened his mouth and ate it in one bite.
"Whatever Zhi Bao gives, smells good."
Bai Zhi’er cupped the plate with lotus root slices in her small hands.
"Then daddy, eat all of these!" Her round little face was brimming with a sweet, cute smile.
Bai Xilie’s expression stiffened for a moment.
Inside Bai Zhi’er’s little heart was full of guilty conscience.
She mustn’t let Daddy find out that she doesn’t like eating lotus root either!