There are some things that can be done but must not be spoken about.
Just like when Zhang Qian Ding attacked Ninth Prince Feng Jiu. Once it's spoken of, it spells trouble.
Now, everyone in the Quan Feiyin Building has heard Zhang Qian Ding claiming he struck the Prince. Which Prince? Who else but Ninth Prince Feng Jiu.
In this situation, it's impossible for the Emperor not to punish the Zhang family.
If time had passed and the incident faded, it might have been alright. But just after the Emperor had shown you favor and spared you, you yourself admitted to having attacked the Prince.
The Emperor does not like Feng Jiu and gave you a way out, but you jumped right off it and even smashed the way out.
"Zhang Qian Ding, you are courting death... hahaha..." Despite the unbearable pain, Xu Mingfeng still burst into hearty laughter.
The deed was done. Qing Yu watched the drama unfold with a subtle smile.