kingnovel Chapter 257: Imprisoning Yuan Shao
Chapter 257: Imprisoning Yuan Shao
"What do you want?!" The Queen took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed her temper.
Upon hearing this, Lin Rusi smiled slightly: "Then I would like to ask Her Majesty the Empress to supervise the government's investigation and, while you're at it, take a good look at what your cousin has done."
Her smile was extremely beautiful, but the Empress wished she could tear her face off.
She took a deep breath, suppressing her anger: "Lin Rusi! I advise you not to push your luck. I'm only asking you this out of respect, but I advise you not to get involved in this matter, otherwise I won't let you off easily!"
The empress's face was contorted with rage, her eyes filled with anger.
Seeing this, Lin Rusi burst out laughing.
"Is that so? Your Highness, what have I done wrong?" Lin Rusi asked in return.
"It's nothing. I'm just reminding you not to get yourself into trouble," the Empress warned in a low voice, her eyes wide.
Hearing this, Lin Rusi's eyes showed no emotion whatsoever.
"I'm not afraid! I'd rather know if Your Majesty is threatening me?" Lin Rusi asked nonchalantly, then continued, "Your Majesty, if it is a threat, I accept it. I'm not afraid. Justice will prevail. You may be able to shut me up, but there are countless other mouths in the world."
Lin Rusi spoke earnestly, her eyes devoid of any other emotion. This Lin Rusi was truly frightening to the Empress.
She pursed her lips tightly and gave a cold laugh: "So what? Are you really prepared to offend me?"
The Empress clenched her fists, suppressing her anger, her chest heaving.
Seeing her emotions, Lin Rusi's smile widened.
"Really? Your Highness is threatening me like this, aren't you afraid I'll spread it around?" She tilted her head and asked in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, the Empress indeed fell silent, but her eyes held an extremely fierce glint.
"I advise you to think this through!"
But clearly, this stuff was useless to Lin Rusi. She smiled brightly and shrugged.
"Your Majesty, I understand what you're saying, but I'm a rebellious person by nature, and I won't fall for that," Lin Rusi said coldly, enunciating each word clearly.
At this moment, the Empress no longer pretended, her face darkened, and she roared, "Lin Rusi!"
The latter simply smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. I didn't say anything. If Your Majesty is really still upset, perhaps you should consider that you have more important things to do."
The Empress was so angered by Lin Rusi that she left. She knew that there was no way to make Lin Rusi retract her decision.
But the Empress had no intention of letting it go so easily; she could not let Lin Rusi off lightly.
Before leaving, the Empress paused briefly at the door, then turned back to glare fiercely at Lin Rusi: "I will absolutely not let this matter go easily! Since Princess Jinglie doesn't give me face, then don't blame me for being impolite!"
Hearing the Empress say that, Lin Rusi just pouted nonchalantly.
She had considered the consequences before doing this.
She had long known that the Empress would not let her off easily, but since she had already done so, she couldn't care less.
Moreover, Yuan Shao has committed countless evil deeds. If we continue to tolerate him, who knows what the consequences will be!
That being said, the Empress should be thanking her.
She taught Yuan Shao, that disobedient brat, a lesson!
It seems there's been a follow-up to the lawsuit against Yuan Shao, which is why the Empress rushed over in such a rage. She couldn't help but smile.
"Wanxia, go to the government office tomorrow and see if Yuan Shao has been punished."
Lin Ru thought of this, and her eyes grew even colder.
No matter what, she would not let Yuan Shao go.
……
The next day, Lin Rusi took Wanxia to the government office. Although she was a little worried, her face darkened when she heard the report from the government office about Yuan Shao's actions.
"How does Your Excellency intend to sentence me?!" Lin Rusi glanced at him sideways.
The government officials, fearing to offend Lin Rusi, quickly added, "Your Highness, Yuan Shao has already been imprisoned. Please rest assured."
"That's good, well done. Seeing the official in charge of the government being so selfless, I am very pleased." Lin Rusi smiled and then left with Wanxia.
The government office finally breathed a sigh of relief.
After Lin Rusi went out, she found that the people in the city were all there, and they all looked over excitedly.
"Princess Jinglie is out! Everyone look! The princess is out!"
"Everyone, quickly thank the Princess! The Princess saved our lives!"
"Yes, Yuan Shao has committed many evils. If it weren't for the Princess, he probably wouldn't have been able to be imprisoned this time!"
"Yes, my child was also saved by the princess; otherwise, he would have been trampled to death by Yuan Shao's horse!"
……
Everyone spoke up, their eyes filled with gratitude.
Lin Rusi felt a warmth in her heart; these were things she shouldn't have done in the first place.
This was originally a matter for the government, but because of Yuan Shao's status, the government office did not take any action.
Even turning a blind eye to the suffering of the people, Lin Rusi felt terrible. Rumors spread throughout the city that Lin Rusi had offended the Empress in order to save the child.
Therefore, nowadays, when people in the city see Lin Rusi from time to time, they can't help but greet her and say something.
Lin Rusi responded with a smile, showing no airs of being Princess Jinglie.
The Empress quickly learned of this in the palace, and she was furious.
They practically smashed everything in the palace. The old nanny stood by, terrified, not daring to say a word. Who could have imagined things would turn out this way?
However, Young Master Yuan has indeed gone too far!
He stirred up trouble in the city, and he knew all about those things.
Not to mention others, thinking of this, the old woman trembled and dared not speak.
"Damn Lin Rusi!" The Empress was raging when a maid suddenly rushed out from outside the door, looking anxious and bewildered.
"Your Majesty, your mother requests an audience!" A maid rushed over, and upon seeing this, the Empress's expression changed slightly.
She knew perfectly well what her mother was doing all along.
But what could she do?
Thinking of this, her expression changed, and she subconsciously made an excuse.
Before she could speak, someone rushed in, walking very fast.
Upon seeing this, the Empress immediately raised her eyes, her gaze carrying a hint of coldness.
"Mother, what brings you here?" the Empress asked cautiously. Upon seeing this, Madam Yuan quickly stepped forward and slapped her foot.
"What's wrong with your brother?!" Madam Yuan demanded. Hearing this, even the Empress was taken aback.
Hearing this, the Empress paused, then said very seriously, "Mother, I am still under house arrest, I..."
But Madam Yuan completely ignored the Empress's explanation and only questioned, "I don't care, you must save your brother!"
"Mother..." The Empress wanted to say something, but before she could finish, she was stopped by Madam Yuan.
He said coldly, "If you don't protect yourself, the Yuan family won't be able to take care of you anymore!"