"If not, does the Ninth Prince want her dead? If he takes her life, will the Ninth Prince's lost child grow back?" the Empress Dowager said coldly, her expression and voice both revealing an aloof indifference, truly ruthless to the extreme.

Please, have some decency, you old hag!

Upon hearing this, Ji Fengyao felt an urge to slap her across the face, disregarding social hierarchy and the occasion!

Thank goodness she wasn't pregnant and didn't actually lose her child, otherwise, how heartbreaking would that be?!

"Bang!"

Shang Xiye's forehead veins bulged, and he raised his hand and unleashed a palm strike, sending Princess Zhaoping flying in front of the Empress Dowager and everyone else!

Princess Zhaoping was thrown with such force that she knocked over several palace maids and two maids who were supporting her.

The Empress Dowager, who was standing not far from them, was startled by the gust of wind brought by Princess Zhaoping. Her figure was thrown off balance, and she swayed twice. Her leg, which was already injured, became even more unsteady.

If it weren't for Aunt Sun's quick reflexes in catching her, she would have fallen to the ground and made a fool of herself.

“Ninth Prince, you have gone too far. How could you offend the Empress Dowager?” Aunt Sun reprimanded Shang Xiye gently.

"I do not beat women, except for those who harm my wife and children!" Shang Xiye's voice was icy cold, each word ringing with conviction: "The entire Sun family was kind to me back then. Considering that she is the only remaining bloodline of the old Marquis Sun, I will spare her life for now. From this day forward, my grudges with the Sun family are settled. Anyone who dares to harm my people again will be killed without mercy!"

The words "No mercy" rang in everyone's ears, causing their hearts to pound wildly.

Oh My God!

No wonder everyone says the Ninth Prince is terrifying. It turns out that the Ninth Prince is truly terrifying when he gets angry. He doesn't even give the Empress Dowager any face. He can take action without warning and beat the person the Empress Dowager cherishes in front of the Empress Dowager and so many other people!

The Empress Dowager's face turned ashen with anger. Without uttering a word, she gripped Aunt Sun's hand tightly, turned around, and ordered people to carry away the unconscious Princess Zhaoping. She then walked away with trembling steps.

Ji Fengyao remained nestled in Shang Xiye's arms the entire time, listening to every word emanating from his chest, so powerful and resonant, it was absolutely incredibly cool!

Especially when she caught a glimpse of the Empress Dowager's face as she left, her expression as stern and unyielding as a rock in a latrine, Ji Fengyao felt that the leg laceration she had done today was absolutely worth it!

Using the excuse that the Ninth Princess had miscarried, Shang Xiye directly ordered someone to bring the carriage and instructed them to avoid the Summer Palace.

At this critical juncture, no one present dared to stop them or offer any advice.

Inside the carriage, Shang Xiye held Ji Fengyao tightly, his anger still simmering. He stared at the little bandit's pale face with great rage.

"Your Highness, could you please allow me to change my clothes first?" Ji Fengyao assumed he was too immersed in his role and couldn't get out of character for the moment, so he spoke cautiously.

"You still know to change your clothes!" Shang Xiye wished she could strangle this wretched little thing.

No matter what methods she used, even if she poisoned someone to death, he could cover for her. But she was so stupid as to hurt herself!

But even though he was angry, he couldn't bear to hit someone he already cared about.

"Wuhen, bring the best wound medicine!" Shang Xiye turned his head and gave the order to the outside of the carriage.

"No, Your Highness, you wouldn't be..." Ji Fengyao exclaimed in disbelief.

Shang Xiye ignored her, lifted the curtain of the carriage window and said to Lin Shuang, "Bring in the clean clothes that the princess wants to change into."