Chapter 16 The Hilarious Mother-Son Duo
The Imperial Palace.
Upon returning to the palace, the guard immediately reported back to the Seventh Prince.
At this moment, the Seventh Prince was sitting upright in a carved rosewood chair.
He stood tall and straight like a pine tree, exuding an innate nobility and pride.
He wore a magnificent purple brocade robe, embroidered with exquisite cloud patterns that shimmered subtly in the light.
His dark, ink-like eyes were now gleaming with a brilliant light. Upon learning that things had gone as planned and that the betrothal gifts had been accepted, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, followed by a slight upturn of his lips.
Seeing his master so happy, the guard couldn't help but grin. He bowed slightly, with a hint of teasing, and said, "Master, aren't you afraid that Miss Shan will be angry if the truth comes out?"
"The Crown Prince handled this matter; what does it have to do with me?" The Seventh Prince arrogantly raised his head.
He's already found a scapegoat, what's he afraid of?
The guard's lips curled up, and he was about to leave when, as if he had thought of something, he reported, "Master, Guard Xiao has agreed to take the Crown Prince as his disciple, just as you instructed."
Upon hearing this, the Seventh Prince's lips curled up again, his smile carrying a hint of amusement and calculation: "Hmm, summon him back and have him protect Shanxi."
Upon hearing this, the guard instantly understood, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.
If the Crown Prince acts recklessly again and causes trouble in front of Miss Shan, he will be surprised to discover that his master was actually Miss Shan's bodyguard...
This tactic of "killing someone by destroying their spirit" is truly ingenious!
The crown prince, who is overjoyed at the moment, will likely feel worse than if he had swallowed a fly when he learns the truth.
Meanwhile, the crown prince they were talking about was standing outside the palace with the empress.
The emperor's tearful cries could be faintly heard from inside the hall. The sound was like a sharp awl, piercing straight into the crown prince's eardrums, making his scalp tingle.
He gripped the Empress's sleeves tightly with both hands, his heart filled with unease and panic: "Mother, will Father kill me in a fit of anger?"
"Don't talk nonsense! Silly child, you are your father's precious treasure, how could he bear to kill you?" The Empress gently patted the Crown Prince's hand to comfort him, but her hands were trembling uncontrollably.
The two pushed each other, but neither dared to ask for an audience.
The Empress rolled her eyes and coaxed the Crown Prince in a soft voice, "Go! You just became Master Xiao Xuan's disciple, which is a great joy. Your father will be very happy to hear that."
Just then, a scream like a pig being slaughtered came from inside the palace: "Waaah... My Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill!"
The sound was extremely shrill, as if it would shake the entire palace to its core.
The crown prince shuddered and quickly pulled his leg back, hiding behind the empress: "Mother, please go. Father loves you the most."
The Empress took a deep breath and stepped forward nervously. Just then, another heart-wrenching cry came from inside the palace: "Waaah... The Five Elements Immortal Tea Tree that I couldn't bear to drink!"
The Empress swallowed hard, quickly pulling her foot back: "You go! You caused this mess, so you have to take responsibility!"
After saying that, she quickly retreated to a distance of three zhang (approximately 10 meters), as if the farther away she was, the safer she would be.
Upon hearing this, the crown prince mentally gave himself a thorough pep talk.
Just as he mustered his courage to request an audience, he heard a desperate cry from inside: "My treasures! My priceless treasures, gone just like that! The treasures I painstakingly accumulated over so many years!"
Seeing that the Crown Prince was about to retreat again, the Empress lifted her robe and kicked him hard, sending him flying back inside.
Whether you stick your head out or not, it's all the same—it's all the same cut, so why dawdle?
With a cry of "Ah!", the prince rushed inside like a kite with a broken string.
At the same time, the door behind them was slammed shut by the Empress.
Crown Prince: "..."
Holy crap!
Is this still her biological mother?
My heart is ice-cold!
The prince swallowed hard and walked forward cautiously.
The emperor, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, sat on the ground, crying like a child.
He clung tightly to the thick pillar in the hall, his body trembling uncontrollably: "Waaaaah...waaaah...my darling..."
"Father..." the Crown Prince called out cautiously.
The emperor turned around, his face full of grief, tears streaming down his face.
Crown Prince: "..."
Oh no!
He's really going to die now!
Upon seeing that the visitor was none other than the Crown Prince, the Emperor's eyes instantly turned fierce, as if he wished he could devour him alive!
"You dare to come here again? You unfilial son, this is all your doing!" The emperor's eyes were bloodshot, like a raging lion, and he kicked the crown prince hard.
The prince dared not dodge, and was kicked so hard that he stumbled and fell heavily to the ground.
He immediately knelt down, buried his head deep in the ground, and said in a trembling voice, "Father, please calm your anger. Your son knows his crime and will definitely find a way to make amends."
The emperor glared angrily, pointed at the crown prince's nose, and yelled, "Make amends? How will you make amends? Those treasures are all unique; what will you use to compensate us?"
Hearing the commotion inside, the Empress rushed in.
Seeing the Crown Prince kneeling on the ground, the Empress hurriedly knelt down before the Emperor as well: "Your Majesty, please don't upset yourself. Isn't this a good thing?"
"Good news?" The emperor was so angry that his beard almost stood on end.
The Empress continued, "Yes, Your Majesty, think about it. Father has always doted on the seventh prince and even wanted to pass the throne to him."
"And that Shanxi is nothing but a good-for-nothing from the countryside. If the seventh brother marries such a good-for-nothing, what can he possibly accomplish in the future?"
"In this way, wouldn't the Emperor be able to rest easy? He could even use this opportunity to suppress the Seventh Prince and ensure he can never rise again!"
The Crown Prince quickly chimed in, "Father, Mother is right. That Shanxi is a good-for-nothing. She doesn't even know basic etiquette. If Seventh Uncle marries her, she definitely won't cause any trouble in the future."
Upon hearing this, the emperor's anger softened slightly, but he still asked with some doubt, "Is this true? Is Shanxi really that incompetent?"
The Empress quickly replied, "Your Majesty, it is absolutely true."
"Your Majesty, I have already sent people to inquire. When Shanxi was in the countryside, she was often ridiculed. People said she was a fool, that she couldn't read many words, and that her meridians were all broken, making her unable to cultivate."
"If she enters the Seventh Prince's mansion, she will only embarrass the Seventh Prince and make him a laughing stock."
The Crown Prince quickly added, "Father, think about it. If he had married a capable princess, it might have emboldened him. But now that he has married this useless Shan Xi, he is like a tiger with its teeth pulled out, and there is nothing to fear."
Upon hearing this, the emperor's dissatisfaction and anger subsided somewhat.
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