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Yun Qingyu smiled lightly and said, "It doesn't matter whether you dare or not; your age is greater than mine, and that won't change the relationship between us. However, since you are so sincere, I don't mind telling you that I originally planned to lead a team to raid Prince Rong's Residence and Kang County Prince's Mansion tomorrow morning to punish them for daring to conspire against me."
Yun Xuanyi was taken aback by her words, straightening his posture as he replied, "Prince Rong's Residence has not engaged in any corruption."
Yun Qingyu calmly interrupted him, "Whether or not there is corruption is not for you to decide. Although Prince Rong has been extremely cautious in his actions over the years, you should know that the expenses of royal family members are enormous. Relying solely on Prince Rong's meager salary and rewards is simply insufficient to support the expenditures of the manor. If you insist on this, I can ensure that you die with your eyes closed, as a loyal minister should."
"The Princess Consort should also understand that as long as illegal gains do not exceed a certain amount, the Emperor will turn a blind eye. My father has never taken money he shouldn't have. If we apply your standards, I fear there wouldn't be a single official left in the court."
Yun Qingyu waved her hand dismissively and said, "If that's the case, why are you kneeling here? Why not wait until I conduct the raid to clear your name and earn a good reputation?"
Suddenly realizing he shouldn't argue back—he had no standing to do so—Yun Xuanyi hurriedly admitted his mistake and lowered his head, saying, "I know I was wrong."
Yun Qingyu waved her hand lightly again, "You may go back. I will not move against Prince Rong's Residence. He has been loyal all these years and has never harbored any ill intentions; I am well aware of this."
However, Yun Xuanyi was not so optimistic. He remained kneeling and asked, "Is conspiring against the Eldest Princess a capital offense?"
Yun Qingyu sneered, "You know it is a capital offense. If I were to take this seriously with you, the entire Rong Prince's Mansion would have to pay for this useless son."
Yun Xuanyi's expression changed drastically; before he could plead for mercy, he was interrupted by Yun Qingyu: "Do I need to tell you directly that I have already spared you and those few noble sons? Yun Xuanyi, I am someone whose heart is smaller than a needle's eye; no one who plots against me can remain unscathed."
Yun Xuanyi fell silent, truly unable to understand Yun Qingyu's intentions—was she planning to deal with Prince Rong's Residence or willing to let them go?
The study fell into silence for a long time. Yun Xuanyi had never felt time drag on so painfully.
After hesitating for a long time, he finally grasped the most critical question and asked, "How can Your Highness spare Xuan Yu?"
Having reached the key point, Yun Qingyu straightforwardly stated her simple condition: "From today onwards, you will pledge your loyalty to This Palace. From now on, everything you say and do will be in accordance with This Palace's orders, and This Palace will spare Prince Rong's Residence."
Yun Xuanyi looked up at Yun Qingyu in disbelief. The girl before him was only fifteen years old, yet she commanded such fear and respect from the officials in the court. There was a regal air about her that stirred conflicting emotions within him as he rapidly weighed the pros and cons.
Yun Xuanyi lowered his head. In the silence, Xin Yao turned to fetch some tea, brewing a cup and respectfully presenting it to Yun Qingyu.
Sitting in her chair with a teacup in hand, Yun Qingyu quietly savored the tea, showing no signs of impatience.
Xin Yao stood silently beside her, occasionally glancing at Yun Qingyu's stunning profile.
After a prolonged silence in the study, Yun Xuanyi raised his head and asked, "May I know if Your Highness will require me to do anything that goes against the sacred will?"
Yun Qingyu narrowed her eyes and replied, "Yun Xuanyi, you only need to consider whether you agree to This Palace's conditions. Other questions are not for you to ask. Pledging loyalty to This Palace means you will give all your allegiance. Even if This Palace were to command you to commit regicide or patricide, you would have no choice but to comply. However, rest assured, This Palace will not ask you to commit such acts. Those who are truly loyal to This Palace will not only have their lives safeguarded but also their families protected. This is my promise to you."
A chill ran through Yun Xuanyi's heart; it seemed this Eldest Princess desired that position.
After a moment of hesitation, he spoke again: "I am willing to pledge my loyalty to Princess Consort and willingly serve Your Highness without hesitation."
Yun Qingyu raised an eyebrow and said, "This Palace does not require you to sacrifice yourself; just be available whenever needed."
Yun Xuanyi immediately responded, "Understood."
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