Upon hearing the Second Prince's confession, the Emperor's heart softened once again.
Chirp: "I think you've been planning this for a long time!"
The second prince knelt down and grabbed the emperor's clothes, saying, "Father, that's not how it is! Don't listen to her nonsense!"
[Nonsense? How is that nonsense? I haven't even told you your bigger secret yet! After I do, I guarantee the Emperor will never favor you again!]
Your Majesty: A secret? What secret?
The second prince clung to the emperor's leg and continued to beg for mercy: "Father, Father! Please spare me this time!"
[Alas! The Emperor is too soft-hearted. The Second Prince has made mistakes time and time again; he cannot be let off lightly. Otherwise, how can he maintain public order?]
The Emperor said, "Second Prince, for your own benefit, you nearly endangered the people and the entire nation. This time, I will throw you into prison so you can reflect on your actions!"
The second prince cried, "No, no, Father!"
The Emperor's face was stern: "Guards! Throw the Second Prince into prison to await further orders!"
"yes!"
Soon, the second prince was dragged away by the emperor's guards.
The Emperor walked to Qiuqiu and her second brother with satisfaction and said, "It has to be my Princess of Ten Thousand Kingdoms. Qiuqiu, you have performed a great service again this time. I will keep my promise and reward you both!"
Chiu Chiu: "Thank you, Your Majesty! But I don't need any further rewards. Rewarding my second brother will suffice!"
Qi Junxian bowed to the Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I am humbled. It is my duty to share Your Majesty's burdens."
In the imperial court, the emperor announced to his ministers the news that Qi Junxian would be granted the title of Prince.
The second prince's confidants objected, saying, "Your Majesty, this reward is too extravagant!"
Yes, Qi Junxian was granted the title of Prince overnight, which made everyone envious.
The emperor said angrily, "You were the ones who granted the rewards! And you're the ones who refused them. What are you trying to do?"
The second prince's confidant said, "Your Majesty, times have changed. This prince is second only to the emperor and above all others; it is truly inappropriate for him to fall into the hands of outsiders!"
The Emperor said, "It shouldn't be given to an outsider? Then who do you think it should be given to? And this position? This kind of reward was just a trap you set for me, waiting for the person you had planned to sit in it?"
Seeing the emperor's fury, the ministers were so frightened that they knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, we dare not!"
The Emperor said, "I used to think you wouldn't dare, but now I see you're capable of anything!"
Even if the emperor was foolish, he could guess eight or nine tenths of what was going on in this situation.
Just as Qiuqiu said, his second prince's plan was indeed a long-planned scheme, all for the purpose of emerging from the Imperial Clan Court openly and legitimately, and then consolidating his political position.
And these ministers who spoke up for him were all his henchmen.
Unbeknownst to many, his influence had already permeated many of the court officials.
Thinking of this, the emperor couldn't help but gasp.
Chiu Chiu said that the second child has an even bigger secret.
What was that? Treason? Or something else?
The emperor sighed in disappointment.
"My mind is made up. Those who deserve reward will be honored! A monarch's word is law! Court adjourned!"
Xiao Dezi called out in a drawn-out voice, "Dismiss the court!"
Chiu Chiu and her second brother returned in triumph.
Xu Ruyun and her family were very happy.
Jiujiu secretly took out two martial arts manuals and gave them to Qi Junlin and Qi Junzhou.
Qi Junzhou's eyes lit up as he looked at the book: "This is the legendary peerless martial arts technique!"
Qi Junxian said proudly, "That's right! Your second brother has already mastered it. You guys should try it out!"
Qi Junzhou: "But, such a powerful technique must take a very, very long time to master, right?"
Qi Junxian winked at him and said, "It's simple, try it if you don't believe me!"
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