Fool Who Doesn’t Know How to Feel Pain for Herself

The seed of suspicion has already sprouted. For a long time to come—or at least until the Emperor dies—the Crown Prince and Prince Rowan will have to keep their heads down. Any sign of overstepping will make the Emperor suspicious, and once suspicion falls, evidence or not, the only outcome is death.

Likewise, those princes about to enter the capital must keep an even lower profile—never letting a hint of ambition show. The Emperor cares most about the throne beneath him; he will never tolerate anyone casting covetous eyes upon it.

With just a few words, Serena Feng has bound all the princes. This was an outcome even Ninth Royal Uncle Nolan hadn’t expected. One phrase to settle the realm, one phrase to secure it—her tongue is sharper than an army of a million. There’s no better way to describe Serena than this.

Serena Feng is a woman with a silver tongue, always able to turn disadvantage into advantage. This kind of quick wit only appears when her life is on the line—no wonder she never fears entering the palace.

With him present, the Emperor will never convict without asking questions first. And as long as Serena Feng has a chance to speak, she can wash any accusation clean.

After all, Serena Feng made sure all who attacked her were silenced, forcing the constables to admit there were no survivors. Her methods were ruthless, but it was the smartest move—soft-heartedness is the one thing you can’t afford in the imperial capital. The price of mercy is your own life.

Serena Feng not only cleared her name, but also placed herself—and her parents—in the position of loyal subjects and patriots, living up to the Emperor’s personal bestowal of the title 'Loyalty and Righteousness.'

Right now, what the Emperor cares about isn’t Serena Feng’s case, but the ambitions of his sons…

Sure enough, just as Serena Feng predicted, the Emperor made a big show of severity, then let her off lightly.

Using Serena Feng’s case as a pretext, the Emperor thundered down punishment, dismissing a batch of officials on the spot and promoting those loyal to him. Even several generals close to the princes weren’t spared.