My Princess and Crown Prince Are Revived
Chapter 232 Ruolan Found It

Chapter 232: Chapter 232 Ruolan Found It

"Emperor, what do you mean by this?" The Empress Dowager’s tone was somewhat anxious.

"Bring forth the men, flog the Princely Heir Xiang Zhang one hundred times and cast him into the Sky Prison," Nan Shi ordered coldly.

"Yes, Your Majesty," someone immediately came to drag Xiang Zhang away.

"Emperor, in Zhangzhang’s current state, if he takes one hundred strokes, you are seeking his life!" the Empress Dowager questioned angrily.

"That is what he deserves," Nan Shi showed no intention of compromise.

Nan Li spoke leisurely at that moment, "Empress Dowager, you truly show favoritism towards the Princely Heir Xiang Zhang. Those unaware might think that he is your grandson."

"Nonsensical chatter!" The Empress Dowager’s tone turned sharp, her face flushed with anger, but there was a hint of panic in her eyes.

Chu Baihan and Nan Li quickly exchanged a glance, both harboring the same thought.

Could it be... their suspicions were correct?

There was indeed some extraordinary relationship between the Empress Dowager and Xiang Zhang.

"Nan Baihan, didn’t you once say that you could ensure that this Princely Heir would not die?" Xiang Zhang, being dragged away, gasped out a question to Chu Baihan.

Chu Baihan did not even deign to give him a glance as she said indifferently, "I indeed have not directly killed you. I gave you a chance to redeem yourself. If you can survive these one hundred strokes, I will petition to the Emperor on your behalf, but if you can’t endure, it means that you deserve death, you must atone."

Hearing the pitiful screams of Xiang Zhang as he was dragged away, the Empress Dowager was inwardly frantic.

She wanted to stop it, but the nanny by her side quickly held on to her.

"Empress Dowager..."

There were so many people watching.

The Empress Dowager gradually calmed down.

Under her long sleeves, she had already broken her armor, but she still had to control her emotions.

After a long while, she said hoarsely, "Emperor, I am weary and need to rest properly..."

"If that’s the case, then you should rest well, Empress Dowager. I shall take my leave," Nan Shi rose first.

Chu Baihan and the others naturally would not stay there either; they also followed out.

The Commandery Prince bowed his head and followed behind them in silent, unspoken.

"Seventh brother, although you did not directly participate in Commandery Prince Xiang’s affair, you still bear an inescapable responsibility," Nan Shi looked back, his cold gaze upon the Commandery Prince.

The Commandery Prince quickly said modestly, "What Your Majesty says is very true. Indeed, it is due to my negligence that I afforded Commandery Prince Xiang the opportunity to commit his misdeeds. I am willing to accept my punishment."

"Then your punishment shall be the forfeiture of three years’ salary, house arrest for one month, and the withdrawal of fifty thousand troops from your command," Nan Shi’s weighty voice carried an oppressive aura that could not be ignored.

The Commandery Prince’s expression stiffened.

In a place hidden from everyone’s view, his gaze was filled with boundless resentment.

But when he lifted his head, he had resumed his humble and submissive demeanor, "That is the punishment I deserve, and I accept it."

Chu Baihan stood by the side, slightly relieved.

Though she couldn’t completely bring down Uncle Xuhuang, it was good to make him bleed a little.

Once everyone had withdrawn, Nan Shi looked at Chu Baihan with concern, "Hanhan, you have suffered."

"Xiaobai, I heard you fell off the cliff. How are you now?" Nan Li took Chu Baihan’s hand, asking with concern.

"Brother Emperor, I’m fine. It’s all thanks to Tang Ze who protected me," Chu Baihan hurriedly shook her head, not wanting him to worry.

"Where is Pavilion Master Tang?"

Nan Shi’s profound gaze swept the surroundings.

Only to find that Tang Ze had somehow already left.

"Cough cough cough..." Suddenly, Nan Li coughed violently.

Chu Baihan’s heart tensed, "Imperial Brother, your health..."

"It’s nothing, Imperial Brother is fine. You needn’t worry. Now that the matter with Xiang Zhang is settled, you should be concerned about your hand," Nan Li said with compassion.

Nan Shi’s expression also became very serious, "Indeed, Hanhan, we cannot delay your hand any longer. I have already ordered the Imperial Physician at the Imperial Hospital to find a way to heal your hand at all costs, or they will answer to me!"

Hearing this, Chu Baihan’s expression turned somewhat helpless.

"Father Emperor, the Imperial Physicians certainly wish to heal my hand, but if they are unable, forcing them serves no purpose. How does that differ from a tyrant?" she said earnestly.

If it had been anyone else calling Nan Shi a tyrant, they would likely have lost their head by now.

But this was Chu Baihan, and instead of getting angry, Nan Shi’s face was filled with kindness.

"Alright, alright, I understand. I won’t punish them. If they say they have found a way to heal your hand, there will be great rewards for them," he said amiably.

"Father Emperor, have you not been able to rest well recently?" Chu Baihan asked with concern, noticing the dark circles under Nan Shi’s eyes.

If things continued like this, even an iron constitution couldn’t withstand it.

"Your Highness, you have no idea, His Majesty, he..."

Behind her, Lin Qing was eager to say something.

But before he could finish, he was scolded by Nan Shi, "Lin Qing, hold your tongue."

Lin Qing could only weakly close his mouth.

Chu Baihan’s heart hung in suspense, fearing that her father was once again ruining his own health.

In the past, when the Empress Dowager was still alive, the Emperor would also toil day and night, but at least the Empress Dowager would persuade him to rest, and he was willing to listen to her.

But since the Empress Dowager passed away, his temper grew more stubborn, and there really wasn’t anyone who could influence his decisions.

More importantly, it seemed as though he was purposely torturing his own body, thinking that by doing so, he could join the Empress Dowager sooner.

Chu Baihan opened her mouth, originally wanting to say something persuasive, but thinking of her father’s feelings for his late wife, she could only change her words to, "Father Emperor, Imperial Brother, the wind is strong outside, you should go back first."

"Alright, you have also worked hard these past days, go back to your estate and rest," Nan Shi spoke softly.

Chu Baihan turned and left, but just as she was about to step into the palanquin, she suddenly thought of something and quickly turned back to ask, "Imperial Brother, have you noticed anything amiss with Tang Ze?"

The Emperor seldom interacted with Tang Ze before, but the Imperial Brother should be quite familiar with him.

Could he really have failed to notice...

That Tang Ze, doesn’t quite seem like the Tang Ze of old, rather more like someone else entirely?

Hearing Chu Baihan’s words, a swift flash of darkness crossed the depths of Nan Li’s eyes.

However, he quickly responded with a calm tone, "What kind of amiss does Imperial Sister refer to?"

Unable to detect anything unusual on Nan Li’s face, and firmly believing they wouldn’t deceive her, Chu Baihan quickly dropped the subject.

She said lightly, "It’s nothing, Imperial Brother. I was just asking casually. I will return to the palace now."

Just as the palanquin arrived at the entrance of the Imperial Palace, it stopped abruptly.

"Princess, we found Ruolan," said Nan Xing and Wuji as they hurried over, speaking with excited tones.

Found her?

Chu Baihan immediately got down from the palanquin, and saw that Nan Xing and Wuji were supporting Ruolan.

Ruolan had injuries on her hands and feet, but her complexion was still good.

"Your Highness, I apologize for worrying you," said Ruolan with a guilt-ridden expression, about to kneel.