The Princess Regent Always Tries to Overstep 13

Compared to Shen Qi, who had orchestrated the assassination attempt and was always well-informed, Lu Yichuan's news lagged significantly behind. It wasn't until the early morning court session the next day, when faced with Shen Qi's impeachment, that he finally realized what was happening.

"What did you say?" Mu Wensheng took the memorial that Dexi handed over and asked Shen Qi, who stood below with a serious expression, in disbelief.

Shen Qi's eyes slightly lowered. "I want to impeach Lu Yichuan for negligence and dereliction of duty, which nearly resulted in the emperor's death. His crime is serious and deserves punishment."

Mu Wensheng was speechless, watching Shen Qi and wondering if she ever felt guilty for such blatant false accusations. Lu Yichuan, equally stunned, furrowed his brow and stepped forward quickly, saying, "How am I negligent? Princess Regent, are you trying to frame me because you can't tolerate me?"