Chapter 120: Who is Impotent!

The Prince Han’s wife was displeased upon hearing this and cried out while protecting Di Hongluan in her arms, “Minister Zong, what do you mean my daughter is bullying others? She is only ten years old. Ten years old!

She is just a child. She hasn’t committed any heinous crime. Why are you expelling her from the Dali Temple Minister’s residence?

“She is a princess, and you are a minister. According to your positions, this is an act of disrespect, understand?”

“Children misbehave, but ask yourself, does what the princess did seem like mere mischief? It was clearly provocation! Indeed, she is ten years old, she is young.

But many things cannot be excused simply because she is young, right?

Is she to be let off if she kills someone just because she is young? Age has never been a shield!”

【It seems the Dali Temple Minister is truly furious, even disregarding the princess’s status】

The Tyrant listened to the argument between the two sides and felt a headache coming on.

“Enough arguing. Get someone to clarify the situation, or you all get out of my sight!”

When did his study become a place for arguments?

Seeing the Tyrant’s anger, everyone quieted down.

The Dali Temple Minister glared at the Prince Han’s wife and said angrily, “Your Majesty, not only did the princess invade my residence, but she also publicly accused me of impotence, demanding silver to treat my illness. I am old, and my reputation might be ruined, but I never expected to be branded with such a name.

Your Majesty, as a man yourself, you understand my feelings, don’t you?”

The Tyrant: “……”

???

【Haha, the heroine is so foolish. Spreading rumors of impotence is even more damaging than killing someone, especially when done in public】

【The heroine must be out of her mind. Why provoke the Dali Temple Minister? And she’s quite good at spouting nonsense】

【Who says the Dali Temple Minister is impotent? He’s going to have an heir next year. Isn’t this clearly suggesting that his concubine is cheating on him?】

【The heroine must be really dumb】

The Prince Han’s wife stared in shock, never expecting her daughter to deliberately enter the residence to say this to the Dali Temple Minister.

At this critical moment, no matter the reason, she had to stand by her daughter.

“Children speak without much thought. Luan’er is still young and might have heard things inaccurately from outside.”

The Dali Temple Minister was even angrier. “She dares to come to my residence and make such accusations based on hearsay? What is her intention? I have no enmity with the Red Luan Princess.

Furthermore, the Princess bypassed the housekeeper and came straight to the residence, demanding fifty thousand taels of silver.”

Fifty thousand taels…

Even the Prince Han’s wife was taken aback.

Fifty thousand taels was no small amount.

Moreover, the Dali Temple Minister’s position wasn’t the highest.

The Prince Han’s wife straightened up, shielding Di Hongluan behind her. “It must be that Luan’er saw the court in trouble and wanted to contribute to the state. She had the intention to raise funds for the court. At her young age, her concern for the country and the people should be praised.”

The Dali Temple Minister was truly furious.

The Prince Han’s wife and Di Hongluan had higher statuses than he did.

But that was no reason for him to swallow his anger!

“Whether it was fundraising or extortion, the Princess knows in her heart. I want to know who she heard it from if it was hearsay. I must get to the bottom of this.”

Impotence!

If this reputation spread, not only would he lose face, but his wife and concubines would also be mocked and scorned whenever they went out.

“The Princess doesn’t understand social niceties, afraid that others won’t know. She spoke so confidently in front of everyone, as if she knows me well. Does the little princess investigate me regularly?”

It’s one thing to speak, but if you have actual evidence, he could accept it.

The problem was the rumors…

To have such scheming at such a young age was truly malicious.

【I see now, the little heroine probably thinks that because she is a princess, everyone should bow to her, so she’s become arrogant】

【The heroine always has a halo around her, and with a bit of luck, she thinks she can do anything. The key is, she should use her brain before acting. This is lowering the heroine’s IQ】

“Cough cough.” The Tyrant’s gaze turned cold as he looked at Di Hongluan, who was huddling in the Prince Han’s wife’s arms. “Hongluan, since this is your doing, you should come forward and explain.”

Di Hongluan faced the Tiansheng Emperor for the first time.

The fallen king of the book with a grim fate.

She wasn’t afraid.

But there was an unwarranted fear and reverence.

After all, he was the Son of Heaven, a king of immense aura.

“I… just wanted to help my uncle. My father has taught me for years that as a member of the royal family, whenever the Tiansheng Dynasty is in need, we must stand up.”

【Hmm, look at how righteous she sounds】

【With the guise of loyalty and patriotism, doing things that would lead to the dynasty’s downfall—only the heroine could pull that off】

The Tyrant’s face darkened.

Di Hongluan looked down and glanced at Ah Bao, who was sitting behind the Tyrant.

A fleeting light flickered in her eyes.

It reminded her of the time she saw Ah Bao in Cining Palace.

She had been slapped several times by Ah Bao.

She would never forget that indignation!

“Your intention may be good, but from my perspective, it seems like you’re creating trouble rather than helping. Have you collected any donations since you’ve been out of the residence?”

Di Hongluan’s face flushed as she lowered her head further. “No.”

The Tyrant was even more frustrated. “This is utter nonsense.”

“Uncle, Luan’er truly wanted to help you, but…”

Those people wouldn’t listen to her.

And they threw her out.

She was also quite upset.

“Hongluan, if not for your status as a princess protecting you, you wouldn’t be standing here today. You would have been beaten to death by now.”

Di Hongluan stiffened.

“If you spread rumors about impotence again, with the people involved here, if you continue to spout nonsense, I won’t be able to protect you.”

Di Hongluan’s face turned red with embarrassment.

She was somewhat angry inside.

She had remembered the plot incorrectly.

The Dali Temple Minister was not impotent.

Who knew the Dali Temple Minister would be so pedantic about this and even come to the palace to complain?

So petty.

“You and your daughter should apologize to the Dali Temple Minister.”

The Prince Han’s wife was reluctant, but there was no choice.

The mother and daughter apologized to the Dali Temple Minister.

Minister Zong was not the type to hold a grudge when he was in the right. Since an apology had been given, he decided to let it go.

However, the rumors had already spread, and dealing with this issue in the future would still be troublesome.

Not to mention the other ladies in the residence being criticized when they went out, even he himself might become a topic of gossip among the common people.

The Dali Temple Minister and Minister Wen left together.

Both sighed one after the other.

Everyone had their own concerns.

“You and your daughter really…” The Tyrant rubbed his temples, feigning anger.

Soon, Eunuch Xi came in with a message, whispering a few words in the Tyrant’s ear.

The Tyrant, irritated, dismissed Eunuch Xi and looked at the Prince Han’s wife and Di Hongluan. “For the next month, neither of you should leave the residence. Reflect on your actions properly while you stay in.”

The mother and daughter then withdrew.

The Tyrant was quite helpless.

Earlier, the Empress Dowager had sent someone with a message.

She advised him not to punish Di Hongluan too severely.

After all, she was the only bloodline of the Prince Han.

Since the Empress Dowager had said so, the Tiansheng Emperor naturally could not impose a harsher punishment.

Originally, spreading rumors about high-ranking officials and causing trouble in their residence was a serious offense, but considering that Di Hongluan was a princess, being placed under house arrest was already a light punishment.

…

Returning to Wen’s residence, Minister Wen called for Madam Xu and directly asked, “Tell me, who are the biological parents of the Third Prince?”