Even women who travel through time can become prime ministers and nobles.

Chapter 535 Siege of the Eastern Palace

Watching Xiao Luzi leave quickly, Lin Chuying was still a little worried: "Your Highness, is General Cui also in danger? Since the Third Prince was able to frame Lord Qin, he will definitely target General Cui as well."

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Shen Yanzhou nodded, his tone grave, "The Third Prince is wary of General Cui's military power and has long wanted to get rid of him."

"He will definitely use this opportunity to implicate General Cui in Lord Qin's matter. Therefore, we must prepare before he makes a move."

He paused, then continued, "Ying'er, you come from a prestigious family, and your family has many connections in the court."

"Could you secretly contact your father and ask him to investigate the movements of the Third Prince and Prince Rongyang, and gather evidence of their crimes?"

Lin Chuying nodded firmly: "Your Highness, rest assured, I will take care of it right away."

"Even if it costs the entire Lin family, we will never let the Third Prince's conspiracy succeed!"

Shen Yanzhou looked at her and felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

His crown princess appears gentle, but she is actually strong-willed and always provides him with the greatest support in crucial moments.

Just then, hurried footsteps sounded outside, and a guard rushed in, kneeling on one knee: "Your Highness, something terrible has happened! The Third Prince has brought the Imperial Guards, saying that he has been ordered by His Majesty to search the Eastern Palace for 'evidence of treason'!"

Shen Yanzhou and Lin Chuying exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

The Third Prince acted so quickly, he actually brought people to search the Eastern Palace!

"He's so brave!"

Lin Chuying said angrily, "The Eastern Palace is the residence of the Crown Prince. How can he be allowed to search it at will?"

A cold glint flashed in Shen Yanzhou's eyes. He knew that the Third Prince wanted to take advantage of the situation, fabricate evidence, and condemn him to eternal damnation.

"Let him in."

Shen Yanzhou said in a deep voice, his tone eerily calm.

The guard was taken aback: "Your Highness?"

"I said, let him in."

Shen Yanzhou repeated, "The Crown Prince is upright and honest. If he wants to search, let him search."

"I want to see what kind of 'evidence of treason' he can find!"

Soon, Shen Jinyu led a group of imperial guards into the study of the East Palace.

He wore a fake smile, but his eyes were full of provocation: "Your Highness, my brother, I am truly sorry."

"Father Emperor suspects that the Crown Prince is colluding with Qin Zhongshan and plotting a rebellion, so he specially sent my brother to lead people to search the Eastern Palace."

"Please don't take offense, Your Highness."

"Third brother is joking."

Shen Yanzhou sat in the chair, picked up the teacup on the table, and took a small sip.

"If you're upright, you have nothing to fear. Search if you want."

"But if nothing is found, how will the Third Prince explain this to Father?"

Shen Jinyu's smile froze for a moment, then returned to normal: "Rest assured, Your Majesty, I am merely following orders."

"If no evidence is found, we will naturally explain the situation to Father and clear my brother's name."

After saying that, he waved his hand at the Imperial Guards: "Search! Search carefully, don't miss any corner!"

The imperial guards immediately dispersed and began rummaging through the study.

The books on the bookshelf were scattered all over the floor, and the drawers of the desk were pulled open, their contents ransacked.

Lin Chuying was so angry at the sight that she trembled all over, but Shen Yanzhou held her hands down firmly.

He shook his head at her, signaling her not to act impulsively.

Shen Jinyu stood to the side, her eyes fixed on Shen Yanzhou, trying to see panic on his face, but Shen Yanzhou remained calm, as if everything in front of him had nothing to do with him.

Just then, a member of the Imperial Guard suddenly took out a brocade box from behind the bookshelf and quickly walked up to Shen Jinyu: "Your Highness, we've found it!"

Shen Jinyu's eyes lit up, and he immediately took the brocade box. When he opened it, he found a private seal of the Prince of Rongyang and a note that read, "On the Mid-Autumn Festival, let's accomplish something great together!"

"Brother, what is this?"

Shen Jinyu held up the brocade box, his face full of shock and disappointment. "I never imagined that you would actually collude with Prince Rongyang and plot a rebellion! Your Majesty, you have greatly disappointed Father!"

Shen Yanzhou's pupils contracted sharply as he looked at the private seal and note inside the brocade box.

This thing isn't his at all! The Third Prince prepared it beforehand and deliberately placed it here to frame him!

Lin Chuying also became anxious: "Third Prince, you're making false accusations! This thing doesn't belong to His Highness at all; you deliberately placed it here to frame him!"

"Your Highness, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."

Shen Jinyu sneered, "This thing was found in the study of the East Palace. There are witnesses and physical evidence. What else do you have to say?"

"Guards! Seize the Crown Prince and Crown Princess and take them back to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to be dealt with by the Emperor!"

The imperial guards immediately stepped forward, attempting to capture Shen Yanzhou and Su Wanqing.

"Who dares!"

Shen Yanzhou slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and exuded an invisible pressure.

He was the crown prince, and his years as the crown prince had given him an inherent air of authority, which made the imperial guards take a step back in fear.

Shen Yanzhou stared sharply at Shen Jinyu: "Third brother, do you think you can convict me with a forged seal and a note? Father is wise; how could he be so easily deceived by you?"

"Whether it's a forgery or not, Father Emperor will make his own judgment!"

Shen Jinyu's face darkened. "Get them! I'll take responsibility for anything that happens!"

The Imperial Guards exchanged glances and stepped forward again.

Just at this critical moment, a rapid sound of horses' hooves suddenly came from outside, followed by a voice shouting, "Lord Cui has arrived!"

Shen Jinyu's expression changed. Why was Cui Zhihao here? Shouldn't he be tied up by the people she sent?

The study door was pushed open, and Cui Zhihao, dressed in a light blue official robe, walked in with several trusted guards.

He was still covered in dust and blood, clearly having just been in a fight.

"Third Prince, how dare you!"

Cui Zhihao looked at Shen Jinyu with icy eyes, "The Eastern Palace is the residence of the Crown Prince. How dare you trespass with people and even attempt to frame His Highness the Crown Prince? Do you know your crime?"

Shen Jinyu forced himself to remain calm: "Lord Cui, I am here on the orders of my father to search for evidence of treason."

"You have trespassed into the Eastern Palace and obstructed official business. What is your punishment?"

"Imperial decree?"

Cui Zhihao sneered and pulled out a secret letter from his pocket. "I also have a 'decree' here, written to you by the Prince of Rongyang. It clearly details your conspiracy and your plan to have him secretly mobilize troops to launch a palace coup at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet! I have already sent this secret letter to His Majesty by express messenger!"

Shen Jinyu's face turned deathly pale as she looked at the secret letter.

He never expected that Choi Ji-ho would have such evidence hidden!

"You...you're talking nonsense!"

Shen Jinyu's voice trembled, "This secret letter is a forgery! You colluded with the Crown Prince to deliberately frame me!"

"Whether it's a forgery or not, Your Majesty will know at a glance!"