Chapter 372: Whom Do I Feel Guilty To?
Li Yuande straightened up, glancing out of the corner of his eye at Yu Yuanchao, who was beaten to the point of near death but still struggling to call for the Empress. He couldn't help but scoff, "Your Majesty should keep a closer eye on His Highness in the future. If he continues like this, his health will suffer."
This time it was a beating, but next time who knows if it'll be a beheading.
The dragon's reverse scale is not to be touched, and this person still wants to grab it. Isn't that a typical example of being brainless?
The Empress finally realized the seriousness of the problem, and her hands, hidden under her wide sleeves, tightened unconsciously, pinching Huixin so hard that she gasped.
(Under revision, everyone get some rest! Will be replaced within half an hour~)
Seeing that Yu Yuanchao still refused to give up, Li Yuande had no choice but to bring up the Empress: "Besides, Her Majesty the Empress will mediate for you, so why bother with this momentary anger?"
What he said made sense, so Yu Yuanchao reluctantly nodded, then, feeling annoyed, flicked his sleeve and hid his hand behind his back: "Fine, what you said makes sense. This matter needs to be discussed further."
As he was about to turn and head towards the Jiaofang Palace, he was stopped by two guards behind him.
Yu Yuanchao frowned as he looked at the two of them: "What are you doing? Are you really going to take me to the Yeting Palace? I am the Crown Prince. Apart from my father and mother, there are very few people who are worthy to hit me!"
The guards were not afraid of his words, but simply lowered their heads respectfully: "Your Highness, please forgive us. We were just doing our duty. His Majesty ordered thirty strokes of the cane, and the people of the Inner Palace are required to submit a record of it."
"I can just send someone to take care of things, it's such a hassle, get out of here."
The two remained unmoved, mechanically repeating the same phrase.
"Li Yuande! How have you disciplined these people! How dare they disobey my words!" Yu Yuanchao was somewhat embarrassed and angry.
Even Li Yuande could not tolerate Yu Yuanchao's repeated arrogance.
Arrogance requires resources, and Yu Yuanchao had them, but they had been almost completely exhausted.
"I'm speaking to you, are you deaf?"
"This is His Majesty's order. Imperial orders cannot be disobeyed. Even the emperor is punished the same as commoners for his mistakes, let alone Your Highness."
Li Yuande's tone became a bit harsher, and a hint of impatience was also visible on his face.
If Yu Yuanchao were to ascend the throne in the future, then each emperor would be more troublesome than the last.
"You...! Your mother will stand up for me!"
Yu Yuanchao was speechless, but then he remembered that he still had his mother as a powerful backer, so he immediately straightened his back and looked like a peacock.
Before Li Yuande could even speak, two guards grabbed Yu Yuanchao's arms and, ignoring his cries, escorted him to the Yeting Palace like a prisoner, much to Li Yuande's delight.
He couldn't say anything himself, but His Majesty's personal guards wouldn't tolerate this little brat.
Xiao Minzi had already been sent by Li Yuande to inform others, so as soon as the thirty strokes of the cane were finished, the Empress also rushed over with her people, her powdered face instantly becoming several shades paler.
"What's going on? Why is His Majesty punishing Chao'er?!"
She clutched her handkerchief and glared at Li Yuande as if accusing him of not taking good care of her precious son.
Li Yuande was already annoyed by Yu Yuanchao's arrogant attitude, and now he was even more unwilling to take the blame. He immediately recounted the conversation in the bedroom clearly, but he still avoided mentioning the two guards when he spoke.
Once the Empress understood the whole story, all her strength seemed to have been drained away.
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