Chapter 333 Secretly Disappointed
It was also because of this that after Zhao Xiang returned to Beijing, the emperor's attitude towards him was better and he trusted and valued him more than before his exile.
Because he finally saw clearly that this person was truly selfless and was absolutely loyal to the Qin Dynasty and to himself.
The Second Prince felt even more aggrieved after hearing his father's words. "Father, Zhao Xiang isn't as good as you think! He's cunning and treacherous, and he must have deceived you! Today's events are so obvious, can't you see it? He's just taking revenge on me! Can't you trust him and not me?"
The emperor uttered a soft "Huh!"
You know what, subconsciously, he seemed to trust Zhao Xiang more.
The Second Prince was deeply hurt, feeling both wronged and angry. "Father, Zhao Xiang is trying to sow discord between you and me. If you fall for his trick, wouldn't that be fulfilling his wish?"
The Emperor ignored the Second Prince's words and looked at him slowly, "Let me ask you this: on the day of the hunting competition with the Prince of Liguo, did you cheat?"
The second prince's face turned pale instantly.
"Amo, I'm just going to ask you this. Think carefully before you answer. Is there one?"
The Second Prince retracted his gaze guiltily, "Your Highness."
Denial was easy, and he could say it without hesitation. But he didn't dare.
He didn't dare lie to his shrewd father, the Emperor, because the matter wouldn't stand up to scrutiny. After all, so many people were involved that day, and they had taken prey from more than one team. With so many people, there was bound to be someone who lied.
In the eyes of the Second Prince, this was originally just a trivial matter that would be over once it was over, but who would have thought that someone would actually dig it up and cause such a stir in the city?
Now that his father knew, he felt relieved. There was nothing to hide. "Father, it was Zhou Hansheng and the others who went too far! I was just so angry! Besides, those people are my subjects. Why shouldn't they serve me? What's the big deal about me taking a few prey from them? This was originally just a small matter, but who knew that someone deliberately wanted to ruin my reputation and make me look bad? So they fanned the flames behind my back, stirring up trouble and spreading this matter throughout the city, adding fuel to the fire and spreading many false rumors, saying things that were really unbearable to me!"
"If it were just normal talk, I'd done it before, and I admit it. But the slander is being exaggerated, and I can't stand the injustice! This is why the people in Shuntian Prefecture and Jiucheng Military Command should be more careful. Who knew they would go so far in private? I really didn't expect it!"
"Even if I am at fault in this matter, are Zhao Xiang, Zhou Hansheng, and the others not at fault? If I were to ruin your reputation, the royal family's reputation would also be damaged. I'm afraid even my father would be framed. They have ulterior motives."
The emperor still had no expression on his face, but his disappointment with the second prince deepened.
His son has learned to flatter others so blatantly. Does he really think he is such a fool? He will believe a few words from him?
He had indeed cheated during the hunt that day.
"So it seems that you really cheated that day?" He refused to admit that he cheated and made so many excuses.
The emperor said coldly, "It's inappropriate for a prince like you to make such a bet with a minister, and yet you can't afford to lose?"
The Second Prince had a strong sense of self-esteem, and upon hearing this his face immediately turned red, filled with shame and anger.
"Your Majesty, I can't afford to lose! Your Majesty, I just can't accept it! Zhou Hansheng is too much, too bullying! Father, you don't know that he was the one who instigated all this!"
The emperor sneered, "You are the prince, and he is a subject. Let's not talk about whether he has the courage to instigate. Even if he really did instigate, would you just believe whatever he instigated? Where is your own opinion?"
The second prince choked.
Of course, he couldn't admit that he had no opinion of his own, let alone admit that he was being led by Zhou Hansheng.
The Second Prince then said, "I didn't make that bet, but my third cousin from the Yan family. Actually, it wasn't my third cousin's intention. It was all Zhou Hansheng's scheme. Things just got so bad after so many twists and turns. Father, Zhou Hansheng and Zhao Xiang really have bad intentions!"
The second prince was so angry that his teeth were itching.
The emperor became more and more disappointed and he didn't even want to speak.
He has no opinion of his own, impulsively follows what others say, talks nonsense and has no sense of responsibility. He always thinks everything is someone else's fault and has a reason to explain everything. He himself is not at fault at all.
The emperor was a little upset. The child was not like this before. How could he suddenly become like this? Was it because he had spoiled him too much over the years?
"Regardless of whether they have good intentions or not, you've already agreed to this bet and should accept the loss. If you lose, blame them for having bad intentions. But what if you had won? What would have happened? Cheating and still losing is truly shameful! It seems you've ignored all my previous advice!"
"Father!"
"Shut up!" The emperor suddenly became angry and shouted, "Did I let you in? Who allowed you in? Get out!"
The second prince was shocked. How could his father treat him like this!
"Father——"
"go out!"
The second prince's face turned red and white. The strong feeling of damaged self-esteem finally made him unable to hold on any longer. He turned around and walked out.
The emperor's eyes flashed. He left without even saying a word of greeting?
He is indeed his spoiled son, who has no respect for his father at all!
When the halo projected on a person gradually dims and no longer blocks the view, all the shortcomings become visible at a glance like the beach after the tide recedes.
The emperor suddenly realized that there was nothing he liked about his son.
He closed his eyes tiredly, suddenly feeling dazed.
The second prince left the Qianqing Palace in anger and went to Guanju Palace where his mother lived.
He needs to discuss this matter carefully with his mother. What tricks did that damn Zhao Xiang use to appease his father? It was such an obvious frame-up, but his father just couldn't see it.
What the second prince didn't know was that not long after he left the Qianqing Palace, a secret guard knelt before his father to report.
Although the emperor had a cold face as he led his men out of the teahouse, he seemed to leave in a quick and decisive manner.
But, with his personality, how could he not leave a pair of eyes watching secretly?
He knew exactly what happened in the teahouse afterwards.
When the emperor heard that the others had run away in a flash after he left to protect themselves, and only Zhao Xiang took the initiative to help Censor Lin deal with the aftermath, he sneered.
As expected, the only person who can be relied upon is Zhao Aiqing. Who else doesn’t have selfish motives?
(End of this chapter)
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