The fact that the usually composed Ninth Prince could show his emotions demonstrates just how intense and heated the situation was in the Golden Palace, and how much the Emperor intended to disappoint him!

Ji Fengyao seemed indifferent, even somewhat relieved.

Those ungrateful bastards from the Shang family are narrow-minded and don't deserve to be your master's family. It's better to cut ties with them sooner rather than later!

Her gaze inadvertently swept over Dikanlong in the prison cart.

For some reason, this guy has looked much more listless these past two days;

But at that moment, he gave her a meaningful smile.

Ji Fengyao scanned Di Kanlong carefully with her divine sense twice, but found nothing unusual. She rolled her eyes at him and secretly transmitted her voice, "What are you laughing at? You think you've escaped just because the Prince handed you over to the Emperor?"

“Isn’t it?” Dikanlong stared intently at Ji Fengyao, continuing to laugh wickedly.

Ji Fengyao sneered contemptuously: "Dog, keep your tail tucked in and don't let it show. Once your dog tail shows, your death is not far away."

“Little girl, we’ll see,” Dikanlong said arrogantly and wickedly.

Ji Chenhai, Ji Fengming, Hei Xiao, Xi Que, Bai Lu, and the others knew this was not the place to talk, so they all silently followed Shang Xiye and Ji Fengyao out of the palace.

Without Shang Xiye's instructions, Wuying, Wuhen, Wushang, Huji, and the others ignored the spoils of war and prisoners around them and left directly.

The civil and military officials who came out later all shook their heads silently upon seeing this scene.

Returning victorious after annihilating a nation;

Not only did he achieve nothing, but he was also forced to relinquish his military power and almost got imprisoned.

Throughout history, this is probably the first time that a king has ever had such a situation!

The Emperor is utterly disregarding public opinion and has no shame whatsoever!

Although the Second Prince Shang Nanjue and Shang Xiye were never on the same side, and he always regarded the Ninth Prince as his formidable rival, the fact that Shang Xiye so readily surrendered his military seal in court today shows that he truly had no interest in the throne. Therefore, the Ninth Prince is no longer an enemy.

Seeing this scene, Shang Nanjue felt extremely saddened.

Wen Jiyan silently walked to Shang Nanjue's side and whispered, "The Ninth Prince seems different this time around."

"Hasn't that person been acting rather strangely these past few days?" Shang Nanjue said calmly.

The two exchanged a knowing "wait and see" look, then quickly went their separate ways, each returning home to their own mothers.

Since Shang Dongyang lost his money, there are not many people in the court who were originally close to him.

During this sensitive period, no one dared to openly get close to him.

Poverty makes people lose their ambition.

The crown prince, seemingly oblivious to the serious matters at hand, walked dejectedly out of the palace.

Suddenly, Eunuch De, carrying a whisk, came running over, bowing and scraping as if bathed in a spring breeze, and said, "Greetings, Your Highness, the Emperor invites you."

Looking at Eunuch De's smiling face, Shang Dongyang felt a chill run down his spine: "Eunuch, why does His Majesty summon me at this time?"

Could it be that they're going to depose him from his position as crown prince?

Then kill him outright!

He's still young, he hasn't lived enough, he doesn't want to die!

Little did Eunuch De know that the Crown Prince was nearly scared to death. He winked and said mysteriously, "Good news!"

When Shang Dongyang saw the lewd expression on Eunuch De's face, his heart sank.

That's it! My life is over!

But he dared not disobey Eunuch De, for this was the imperial palace.

With his current strength, he'd probably be dragged back before he even reached the palace gates, and then he'd die an even more gruesome death.