Soon.
Several new figures arrived inside the imperial palace.
"...Your daughter pays her respects, Father Emperor."
After Qin Mingshu saluted, her gaze swept over the three ministers beside her, and her expression grew increasingly grave.
Killing intent faintly lingered here, indicating that Ye Li's actions had already angered these three ministers. That would help with her next judgment.
The Longwind Divine Dynasty Emperor asked indifferently, "Have you heard about what happened in Linze?"
"I just heard."
Anger surfaced on Qin Mingshu's face, and she gritted her teeth.
"Your daughter truly never imagined he could be so vicious. Third Sister kindly invited him to tour Linze, yet he actually dared to strike her down in public!"
The Longwind Divine Dynasty Emperor took in her reaction, his voice calm.
"Ye Li did go too far.
"However, since you know about it, why not tell me how this matter should be handled?"
His words fell.
The three ministers all turned their eyes toward her.
Qin Mingshu's heart tightened slightly.
On her way here, she had already considered what Father Emperor might ask, but even now, she still could not quite grasp his intentions.
If he had decided to kill Ye Li, he could simply issue a decree.
Why summon her specifically?
But the one who had died was an imperial princess, after all.
If she pleaded for Ye Li now, not only might it prove useless, it might instead make Father Emperor feel that she would discard even the imperial family's dignity for an outsider.
At that thought.
Qin Mingshu paused briefly, then finally bowed.
"Your daughter believes that Ye Li's offenses are grave. The Imperial Court cannot leave them unaddressed."
The Longwind Divine Dynasty Emperor said nothing, signaling for her to continue.
Qin Mingshu immediately drew a deep breath and went on.