This was Qin Run's first time entering the inner quarters of the imperial palace.

Looking around curiously.

The more I look, the stronger my greed becomes.

He felt even more that Jiang Qingwan was too tactless. Not only did she not give him face, but she also dared to offend the Emperor.

That's damn good.

"Father."

He jogged forward.

“That woman Jiang Qingwan is utterly despicable. Father Emperor is the Son of Heaven, and it is her good fortune that he has taken a liking to her. Instead of being grateful, she dares to show her disrespect. In my opinion, this woman deserves to be taught a lesson. As long as Father Emperor…”

Before he could finish speaking, Mo Yunzhao kicked him away.

His entire body flew several steps, his face covered in mud.

"Father...Father Emperor!"

Mo Yunzhao looked down at him.

"If you dare to spout nonsense and slander the Ninth Princess again, I will take your head off."

Qin Run was so frightened that his heart trembled violently.

He knelt timidly on the ground.

"Your subject has remembered."

Mo Yunzhao looked at him with annoyance.

"Someone, take him to change his clothes and send him to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to pray for the Emperor Emeritus."

After he finished speaking, he suddenly leaned down slightly.

"Remember this: if you want to survive in this palace, the first priority is not to speak carelessly, understand?"

Qin Run nodded quickly.

After Mo Yunzhao led his entourage away in a grand procession.

He then collapsed onto the ground.

My heart was pounding.

The young eunuch who remained rushed forward to help him.

"Your Highness, even before you have officially recognized your ancestors, the Emperor has already granted you permission to go to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to pray for blessings, which shows how highly he regards you."

These words soothed Qin Run's tension.

He immediately became happy.

Yes, if I didn't care, why would I personally teach him?

He must behave well in the future.

Seeing how much his father cared about Jiang Qingwan, he was determined to find another opportunity to curry favor with her.

Once he has secured his position, he will ascend the throne and become emperor.

He slaughtered the entire family of those nine princes.

...

Inside the Ninth Prince's Mansion,

Zheng Qing is practicing his martial arts at the training ground.

Luo Ruyan swayed her hips and walked over in a coquettish voice.

"Master, are you tired? I made you some sweet soup. You used to love my sweet soup the most. Come and have a taste."

Zheng Qing was so frightened that he stumbled and almost twisted his back.

"master!"

Luo Ruyan exclaimed in surprise and rushed over to help him up. She even took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat and snuggled into his arms.

Zheng Qing blushed and hurriedly dodged.

“Miss Luo, you…you shouldn’t do this. Men and women should not touch each other. What you are doing is really improper.”

Upon hearing this, Luo Ruyan's eyes instantly reddened.

She clutched her handkerchief and began wiping away her tears.

“My lord, how can you say such a thing to me? That day you yourself said you would take me as your second wife. I know I am just an orphan, and I am not worthy of your title as a great general. But a woman’s reputation is of paramount importance. If you are heartless and go back on your word, I, Ruyan, will have no choice but to die to prove my innocence.”

As she spoke, she reached for the large sword on the weapon rack.

Zheng Qing quickly grabbed her.

"Miss Luo, it was me that day..."

Before he could finish speaking, Luo Ruyan buried her face in his chest, crying pitifully and aggrievedly.

“I knew it. Master couldn’t bear to part with me after all. Is it because my sister is making trouble for you and not letting you marry me? I can kneel in front of the hall and beg my sister to grant my marriage to Master. Even if my legs are crippled, I will definitely not make things difficult for Master.”

Zheng Qing stretched out his arms, staring at the sky with utter despair.

He felt like punching himself twice.

Why did I inexplicably bring up the idea of ​​marrying a concubine that day? Now I'm in a bind, how am I going to end this?

Yu Tao, who came to deliver water, stomped her feet in anger when she saw this scene.

He turned around and went to complain.

They happened to run into Cuiya, who was returning from shopping.

Neither of them liked the other, so they both snorted coldly and walked away from each other.

Cuiya ran quickly to your training ground.

"Miss, something terrible has happened to you."

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Zheng Qing quickly pulled the person out of his arms.

"Cuiya, what happened?"

Luo Ruyan was displeased and tugged at her handkerchief, saying, "Didn't you go to buy groceries? What serious thing could happen while buying groceries?"

Cuiya patted her chest, still feeling lingering fear.

"Master, young lady, chaos is breaking out outside. The Emperor has posted an imperial edict saying that the Ninth Prince has gone mad, killing anyone he sees. The people are saying he's a monster..."

"Shut up!"

Zheng Qing was furious.

Startled, Cuiya immediately knelt on the ground and quickly looked at Luo Ruyan's eyes.

Luo Ruyan's mind raced, and she gently advised, "Master, please listen to Cuiya first. She has been with me for many years and would never lie casually, especially when it concerns the Ninth Prince."

"Cuiya, explain yourself clearly. Was it really an imperial edict posted?"

Cuiya nodded immediately.

“It’s absolutely true, I saw it for sure. And the imperial edict was posted all over the city, even at the government office. People around are talking about it, saying… saying that the Ninth Prince’s mother is…”

"boom!"

Zheng Qing threw a punch, knocking over the weapon rack from a distance.

Swords, spears, axes, and other weapons lay scattered on the ground.

"What exactly is the Emperor doing?"

He turned to leave, his face ashen.

Luo Ruyan immediately stopped her.

“My lord, His Highness the Ninth Prince is exceptionally handsome; how could he possibly be a monster or a madman? He must have been framed.”

Zheng Qing snorted coldly.

“Those villains are still not giving up. After so long, they still want to harm him. I will go to the palace to see the emperor right now.”

"master."

Luo Ruyan stepped aside to block his path.

"Are you really not the only one who has doubts?"

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