Chapter 349: Mocking in Person

Zhao Xiang's eyes turned slightly cold. After the Second Prince's arrogant mockery ended, he smiled faintly: "Your Highness is really good at joking. It seems that Your Highness is not good at comforting people."

"Comfort?" The second prince found it even more ridiculous, and a surge of anger was aroused.

Great! Zhao Xiang actually dared to mock him?

A man like Zhao Xiang would actually mock someone to their face? And the person he was mocking was himself? Outrageous!

He originally thought that the person would turn to him and work for him, but not only did he betray him silently and slap him in the face, but now he even dared to mock him to his face.

The second prince became angrier the more he thought about it!

Then he thought about how he had been scolded by his father a lot recently, which had never happened before. He would never believe that this had nothing to do with Zhao Xiang.

After all, Zhao Xiang was the only one who dared to speak such slanderous words in front of the emperor.

Wasn't that why he was exiled to Lingnan?

Unexpectedly, after he came back, my father trusted him even more!

"How dare you!" The Second Prince was not one to be bullied. His face was as cold as frost as he stared at Zhao Xiang and said icily, "Zhao Xiang, how dare you laugh at me! Who gave you the courage?"

Zhao Xiang was neither humble nor arrogant, his face calm and composed: "Your Highness must be joking. How dare I laugh at you?"

"You still dare to deny it? Ha! It turns out that you, Zhao Xiang, are just a coward who dares to do things but not to take responsibility!"

"Your Highness is broad-minded and humble. You really shouldn't lose your temper with me. Wouldn't that be detrimental to your demeanor?"

"you!"

Zhao Xiang made the suggestion with good intentions, and his tone sounded particularly sincere, but the more he did so, the more angry the Second Prince became.

The Second Prince was furious and spoke without thinking. He sneered, "Zhao Xiang, you are truly disgusting. No wonder you were plotted against! Why don't you reflect on your actions? Lord Zhao, if you don't repent, be careful. You may not be so lucky next time!"

Zhao Xiang's face changed slightly when he heard this, and he stared at the Second Prince without blinking, as if he was suppressing his anger.

Seeing that he had finally angered him, the Second Prince finally felt relieved and felt a little proud. He sneered, "Master Zhao, this is a kind reminder from the king. Is Master Zhao angry? In Master Zhao's words, what is this called? Oh, 'honest advice hurts the ear'! Shouldn't Master Zhao thank me?"

Zhao Xiang spoke word by word, "I thank Your Highness for your kindness."

Seeing Zhao Xiang's expression of being furious but not daring to speak, the Second Prince became even more smug and laughed heartily: "I don't deserve it, Lord Zhao is so polite, hahahaha!"

Zhao Xiang: "Your Highness, is there anything else? If not, I will take my leave."

The Second Prince scoffed disdainfully, "What business can I have with you? Lord Zhao is overthinking it! Ha!"

After saying this, the second prince turned around and walked away with an arrogant look on his face.

Zhao Xiang glanced at his departing back, a hint of sarcasm flashed across his eyes, and he turned around and left the palace slowly.

In the Palace of Heavenly Purity, the Second Prince bowed with a smile, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to your father!"

Without waiting for the Emperor to call him, he stood up naturally, his posture relaxed and leisurely, and stepped forward with a smile, "Father, I wonder why you asked me to come here?"

The emperor's eyes were a little complicated.

They have always been close as father and son. In fact, the second son had always been like this in front of him before, and he didn't think there was anything wrong with it. However, now that he saw him being so casual in front of him, he suddenly felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

The emperor remained calm and said calmly, "Did you run into Zhao Xiang just now?"

At the mention of Zhao Xiang, the Second Prince subconsciously put on a stern face and snorted, "Father, Zhao Xiang is getting more and more outrageous. Relying on your favor, he actually dares to point fingers at me and accuse me of being unmannerly and unruly. Ha, I was taught by you, so who does he think he is? What right does he have to accuse me of wrongdoing?"

"Really? Then he really did go a bit too far."

"So the Emperor thinks so too! I, your son, say that old, sour scholars like him are the most detestable! They are so stubborn and unyielding!"

"So you're going to teach him a lesson for that?"

The Second Prince was delighted to see that his father also agreed with him. Furthermore, he was always innocent in front of his father, so he didn't pay any attention to what the emperor said. He just said casually, "He should be taught a lesson, otherwise he will become lawless!"

The emperor could no longer tolerate this and shouted, "How dare you! I think you are the one who is lawless! You are so bold!"

The Second Prince was almost stunned by his father's sudden rage. He opened his eyes wide and said, "Father, Father, this—"

"Rebellious son! Kneel down before me!"

"Father——"

“Kneel down!”

The second prince was startled and developed a stubborn and rebellious mentality.

Children who are spoiled and indulged by their parents since childhood tend to be quite rebellious during adolescence, and the second prince is one of them.

Seeing his stubborn expression, the emperor was even more furious. "Okay, okay, I can't order you around anymore, right?"

The Second Prince still felt aggrieved. "Father, why are you so angry? What have I done wrong? I don't understand!"

The emperor was so angry that his blood rushed to his head, and his forehead was aching. He sneered, "You still dare to ask? You admitted it yourself!"

"What did I admit?"

"Zhao Xiang's carriage had an accident. Did you send someone to do it?"

"Father, this is unfair!" The second prince was stunned and angry.

He wanted to do this, but he didn't dare. He wasn't stupid all the time, and he knew there were certain bottom lines that couldn't be crossed.

So, when someone did this, he was so happy and gloating!

But unexpectedly——

"Father, who is it that has accused me? Is it Zhao Xiang? On what basis does he wrongly accuse me?"

The emperor was furious but powerless. "Do you think Zhao Xiang reported you?"

"Who else could it be but him?" The second prince sneered angrily.

Even if others wanted to, they didn't have the courage to put it into action. After all, not everyone was as fearless as Zhao Xiang, and no one was like him, who was exiled for only a few years and then called back.

Seeing how confident he was, the emperor suddenly didn't want to explain anymore.

Of course, Zhao Xiang did not complain to me. Even when I asked him what happened yesterday, he just told me the truth without mentioning the second brother at all, not even a hint.

This bastard insisted to his face that Zhao Xiang had reported him! With his attitude, he would never believe it even if he denied it.

Not only will he not believe it, he will probably resent Zhao Xiang even more.

How come his son and Zhao Xiang are so incompatible?

Who did something wrong?

Is it him?

(End of this chapter)