[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-doted-by-the-regent-king":3,"chapter-doted-by-the-regent-king-doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-418":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Doted By The Regent King",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1324959,1760,"Chapter 418 - 418 418 Think You Can Escape Punishment","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-418",418,"\u003Cp>418: Chapter 418: Think You Can Escape Punishment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wishful Thinking!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>418: Chapter 418: Think You Can Escape Punishment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wishful Thinking!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Madam Zhou in high spirits, Wufu decided to have Madam Zhou stay at the estate for a couple of days for a change of scenery, while she herself, concerned about her carvings, returned to the city first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she sat down in the study, she received a message from Wen Congrui’s servant asking after her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu met the servant in the Floral Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recognized him as the one who attended to Wen Congrui closely, called Nan Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has Master Shan come because Lord Wen has some urgent matters to inquire about?” Wufu asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She and Wen Congrui could not claim to have a deep friendship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their relationship was based merely on mutual benefit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could be the reason for the visit from his personal attendant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a smile, Nan Shan performed a bow and said, “Recently, Lord Wen has been investigating a case of examination fraud.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the words “examination fraud,” Wufu’s heart skipped a beat, but her face remained expressionless as she looked on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nan Shan was carefully watching her expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that she was unfazed, he thought to himself that either she was truly good at keeping her composure or was completely unaware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of which it was, this level of calmness was commendable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued, “Coincidentally, there is a candidate by the name of Zhou Xuennian who is also implicated in the case.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, what more did Wufu need to understand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She silently took a sip of tea and said with a smile, “Master Shan, I’m not one for beating around the bush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The imperial examination has nothing to do with me, so why not state your purpose plainly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nan Shan was taken aback for a moment before he bowed and said, “Miss is forthright, and I am not her equal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation is such that the aforementioned Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou is currently detained in jail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he claims that you are his niece and wishes to use this relationship to request an audience with our Lord Wen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu almost wanted to laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xuennian really was something, wasn’t he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he was in trouble, he remembered she was his niece?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he have forgotten how he humiliated her and her mother back then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly laughable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Wufu couldn’t help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Nan Shan’s confused look, she quickly apologized, “I’m sorry, Master Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was rude for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, what does Lord Wen intend?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Wen would like you to make a trip there…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not impossible to show some leniency,” said Nan Shan, his words elusive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu, however, understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would be a fool to plead on behalf of Zhou Xuennian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will accompany you to see Lord Wen right away.” Wufu stood up, her eyes gleaming mischievously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After changing into clothes suitable for receiving guests, she followed Nan Shan to the Yamen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the day’s work had ended, she was led directly to the Rear Government Office, to the Floral Hall where Wen Congrui received guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they were seated, a maid served tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Congrui took a sip and said, “I presume Nan Shan has already informed you about your uncle…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My lord!” Wufu interrupted him and said, “Although I haven’t read much, I know one thing for certain: ‘The Son of Heaven breaks the law and suffers the same punishment as the common people.’ There are national laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When someone breaks them, they must be judged according to the law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is no need for you to feel conflicted, my lord; simply follow the legal procedures.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Congrui’s eyebrows raised slightly as he looked deeply at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was indeed a clever woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t even said anything yet, and she had already cut off his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the rumors that she and her maternal family had a rift were true?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu took a sip of her tea, a hint of disgust flitting through her eyes as she said, “I have only my mother for family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When we first moved to Huayang County, we had no such ‘uncles.'”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was her way of disowning Zhou Xuennian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand what you mean, Miss,” Wen Congrui said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu raised her tea, took a sip, and her fingertips caressed the painted surface of the teacup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She scoffed inwardly; Zhou Xuennian thought he could use her to escape his crime?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How wishful was his thinking!\u003C\u002Fp>",755,"2026-06-05T19:25:17.774Z",1,"novelbin.me","44c2fb393b1d209bca35bbbefc5ca6d324e52045f68e04636528a2673ec86b04","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-419","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-417",1685,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdoted-by-the-regent-king-cover.jpg"]