The people around them were startled and looked at the two of them nervously.
Many people hesitated to speak, and no one dared to advise the crown prince.
Although the Crown Prince was a fool, he could be extremely unreasonable when he was being domineering. The eunuchs and maids in the Eastern Palace would often be dragged out and beaten dozens of times for offending him while playing games with him.
The bodies of young eunuchs and palace maids could not withstand such torment; they were either crippled or killed.
Sometimes the Crown Princess would try to stop him, but the Crown Prince is the Crown Prince after all, and the Crown Princess, out of consideration for his face and dignity, couldn't stop him every time.
Over the years, dozens of palace maids and eunuchs have been killed or maimed.
But no one expected that the Crown Prince would actually get angry at Zu An this time; his status is not like that of ordinary palace maids.
"What are you all standing there for? Beat them up!" Zhao Ruizhi's eyes were filled with excitement, as if he really wanted to see people beaten to a bloody pulp.
Rong Mo, the palace maid who was originally coming out to greet Zu An, changed her expression upon seeing this and hurriedly turned back to find the Crown Princess.
Although she had always disliked Zu An, feeling that he had stolen her place in the Crown Princess's heart.
However, as the Crown Princess's personal maid, she knew what was important and how could she let the Crown Prince fight against Zu'an?
At this moment, the other palace maids and eunuchs looked embarrassed. Forced by the Crown Prince, they had no choice but to approach Zu An and whisper, "Lord Zu, why don't we go out and make a show of it to calm the Crown Prince down?"
Zu An ignored the palace maids and eunuchs around him and instead took a step forward: "Your Highness, the court is currently undergoing a major upheaval. You should focus on your studies and not spend your days playing around!"
He wasn't even afraid of his invincible father, so how could he possibly be afraid of this guy?
I originally thought I'd cooperate so everyone could save face, but since he doesn't care about saving face, I'll just help him save face.
He has teetered on the brink of life and death countless times, fighting against the most outstanding figures of his time, and possesses an awe-inspiring majesty.
This is far beyond what a fool like Zhao Ruizhi could handle.
Startled by his glare, he took a few steps back, stammering, "I...I..."
He was no longer as arrogant as before; his entire soul was trembling.
Although humans may be foolish, their instincts remain, and they can naturally feel the fear of facing a powerful being.
Seeing the Crown Prince unable to lift his head after being scolded by him, the surrounding palace maids and eunuchs were all shocked. They never expected that, apart from the Crown Princess, Lord Zu could now also control the Crown Prince.
Just then, a young eunuch standing beside the crown prince suddenly jumped out: "How dare you, Zu'an! You are merely a subject, yet you dare to be so disrespectful to the crown prince! Kneel down and kowtow! Are those guards blind? Seize him!"
He glanced disdainfully at the others around him, thinking to himself that they were too stupid to miss such a good opportunity.
When the Crown Prince needed me most, I stepped in to help him. He will definitely remember my kindness, and I will surely rise in rank and become the Crown Prince's most favored person. At that time, everyone in the palace, except for Eunuch Wen and Eunuch Lü, will have to show me some respect. When the Crown Prince ascends the throne, Eunuch Wen and Eunuch Lü will be insignificant.
Zuan glanced at him. He was a new face he hadn't seen before. He was probably someone who had recently been transferred to the Crown Prince's side and wanted to take the opportunity to show off in front of his new master.
He naturally wouldn't indulge him: "I am the Crown Prince's Junior Attendant, personally appointed by the Emperor. I am in charge of all affairs in the Eastern Palace and have the responsibility of instructing the Crown Prince. I have an obligation to educate him when I see him misbehaving."
"As someone close to the Crown Prince, instead of offering him advice while he was indulging in pleasure, you encouraged his arrogance and tried to curry favor with him. You are completely corrupting the Crown Prince. Guards, drag this treacherous person out and beat him to death with sticks!"
"Yes!" Pu Duandiao and Jiao Sigun, who had been holding back their anger, immediately came in, grabbed the little eunuch, and dragged him out.
The young eunuch panicked and struggled desperately, crying out, "Your Highness, Your Highness, save me! Your Highness, please say something!"
His voice soon grew fainter and fainter, clearly indicating that he had been carried further and further away.
The other palace maids and eunuchs in the East Palace couldn't help but swallow hard. They used to think that Lord Zu was very kind, but why did he become so dignified this time?
As for that little eunuch, no one sympathized with him. In this palace, anyone who tries to gain favor by doing something outrageous never ends well.
Zhao Ruizhi was trembling with fear. He felt that those eyes were terrifying, as if a prehistoric beast was about to devour him.
He said in a panic, "I don't want the gift anymore, okay?"
Zu An walked straight to a table and took down a ruler from the shelf: "The Crown Prince should be focusing on handling state affairs, but now he only knows how to play and make a fuss. In order to prevent the Crown Prince from becoming too unruly in the future, I, as a son of a concubine, naturally have to discipline him on behalf of the Emperor."
After saying that, she walked over to him.
"Oh my god!" Zhao Ruizhi was terrified and tried to run away, but for some reason, his body seemed to be controlled, and he couldn't muster any strength at all. He could only barely turn around and try to run into the inner room. "Linglong, save me... Ah!"
Zu'an then struck the prince's buttocks with a ruler. With a crisp crack, everyone could imagine from the sound that the prince's fat buttocks trembled from the blow.
The eunuchs and palace maids around them looked at each other in disbelief. How dare someone hit the crown prince?
Even the King of Qi couldn't have done this back then.
But no one dared to offer any advice. The example of that reckless eunuch was still fresh in everyone's mind, and no one wanted to risk being punished.
Moreover, strictly speaking, Zuan is the Crown Prince's teacher, so disciplining him is perfectly legitimate.
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