He quickly looked at his father and saw that his father had no extra expression. He knew that his father was prepared this time and that he had been reckless and should not have been so hasty.
But what's the point of saying all this now? He's lost.
"Guards! Seize the Sixth Prince and imprison him in the Imperial Clan Court to await further orders."
The Emperor gave the order, and the Imperial Guards around the area moved instantly. The surrounding soldiers were quickly brought under control, and Cheng Lixiang was also captured.
"Father! Your son knows he was wrong, your son knows he was wrong!"
Cheng Lixiang then realized that begging for mercy was useless, as long as he could soften the emperor's heart, he would have a chance to turn the tables. He did not think he was wrong. The ultimate goal of the royal family was the throne.
As a result, he shouted for a long time, but the emperor did not say a word, and Cheng Lixiang was dragged away like that.
"Take the Qi envoy away. I need to have a proper discussion with the Qi emperor about compensation for this matter."
The Emperor frowned as he looked at the Third Prince of Qi and Jun Chenxi, and only spoke after a long while.
"yes!"
The Imperial Guards also took the two people away. Before leaving, Jun Chenxi kept staring at Li Xiaochen, looking incredulous. Anyone who didn't know better would think that Li Xiaochen had betrayed her.
Only when everything calms down will tonight's farce finally come to an end.
"Alright, all of you ministers have been frightened today. Go back and calm yourselves down. There will be no morning court tomorrow. You may all leave now."
The Emperor addressed the crowd in a deep voice, though his tone lacked the sharpness of before.
When the sixth prince was taken away, the emperor broke down. He was no longer as cold and ruthless as before. After all, he was his son. Even though he hadn't paid much attention to him since he was a child, the emperor was still upset that his son wanted to usurp his father's throne.
"Your Majesty, I take my leave!"
"This humble woman takes her leave!"
Seeing this, everyone knew that the emperor was in a bad mood, and seeing that there was no danger, they all took their leave.
Lin Yuxin and Zhao Hanyue also wanted to take their leave, but the Emperor saw them and interrupted them.
"Lin Yuxin, please stay. I have something to discuss with you. Madam Lin, you may return first. I will send someone to escort Lin Yuxin back."
"That's what the Emperor said."
"yes!"
Seeing that the Emperor had spoken, Zhao Hanyue had no choice but to agree. Before leaving, she glanced at Lin Yuxin, reminding her not to say the wrong thing.
Lin Yuxin nodded frantically; she wouldn't do that, she would be good.
[My mother has left. I wonder why the Emperor kept me here? Perhaps he'll give me some silver? If not, that's going too far. I still want to sleep. It's so late; can't we talk about this tomorrow?]
Lin Yuxin smiled as she saw Zhao Hanya off, but immediately began to criticize the emperor in her mind.
Zhao Hanyue almost tripped and fell as she walked out of the main hall, but luckily Lin Shixiao reached out and helped her up!
His sister's mind is too active; even he, a grown man, can hardly stand it, let alone his mother.
I need to remind my sister next time to talk less and do more.
After everyone had left, even the Empress was sent back to Kunning Palace by the Emperor.
"Come with me."
The Emperor looked at Lin Yuxin and Li Xiaochen, who had stayed behind, and said.
Then, the two followed the emperor all the way to the imperial study.
After serving the Emperor, Eunuch Liu waited to the side, while the Emperor sat at his desk without speaking. After looking at the two for a long while, he finally spoke:
"Li Xiaochen, tell us about this matter!"
"Your Majesty, I only received information that Jun Chenxi was one of the envoys from Qi this time. I was afraid that woman would cause trouble again, so I investigated and found that there was indeed a problem. So I took precautions in advance."
Li Xiaochen respectfully told the truth, but omitted the parts that Lin Yuxin already knew.
"I was just saying, last night you sent word that there would be a good show today, and told me to be careful. Is that all you mean by being careful? But I'm just wondering, she's so infatuated with you, wouldn't it be better if you just married her? You're not getting any younger, it's time to settle down and start a family."
The Emperor looked at Li Xiaochen with a look of disgust as he finished speaking.
Lin Yuxin also looked at Li Xiaochen with a gossipy expression.
[Yeah, yeah, he's considered an old man here, why isn't he married?]
"Xiao Chen, tell me honestly, do you not like women?"
After thinking for a moment, the Emperor finally asked the question. He had been brainwashed by Lin Yuxin today and felt that Li Xiaochen might actually like men.
[Wow, even the Emperor is starting to have doubts, it seems it's true? Li Xiaochen actually has homosexual tendencies?? Hahaha!]
Lin Yuxin lowered her head, her shoulders trembling violently.
Your Majesty: Could you please be a little quieter? I can hear you!
"Your Majesty, I have someone I love, but she is not a man!"
Li Xiaochen glared at Lin Yuxin and replied through gritted teeth.
"Oh? Which family's daughter is she? Tell me and I'll help you decide."
When the Emperor heard that Li Xiaochen had someone he liked, he immediately became excited.
Li Xiaochen is the son of Li Changyin, who saved his life. During his most difficult time, Li Changyin protected and accompanied him, playing the role of both brother and father.
However, during a power struggle, Li Changyin died saving him. At that time, Li Xiaochen was only three years old. He had watched Li Xiaochen grow up. Later, when Li Xiaochen was a little older, he went directly to join the army.
He achieved remarkable results in five years, but went missing during a war. He was found several months later, covered in wounds and almost did not survive.
After that, for some unknown reason, every time he was injured, it would be half his life, so he stopped him from going to war and, against all opposition, directly appointed him as a regent.
Li Xiaochen lived up to his expectations, helping him handle many matters in the court with ease. He treated Li Xiaochen like a son.
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