Hua Yang's face was full of sarcasm, and her dark eyes stared at Helian Yu, "You are a princess, don't you want the people to know that you are kind? If you are vicious, I'm afraid the dog emperor will no longer favor you! Then you will have nothing!"

Helian Chi shouted angrily: "How outrageous!"

"Cui Huai! Hit him! Hit him hard!"

"You deserve death for slandering the princess and making irresponsible remarks about His Majesty!"

"Hahaha..." Hua Yang laughed wantonly, her eyes still fixed on Helian Yu, as if cursing, "Don't you want the dog emperor's favor? You——"

Cui Huai used to work in the Ministry of Punishment, and was later transferred to Helian Chi's side. He was very skilled in torturing people with a whip. After a few whips, Hua Yang could not speak complete sentences.

"Ah - Zhaoyang, Princess Zhaoyang, will definitely lose everything! Nothing! Beat me! Beat me to death! Ahem..."

Cui Huai was furious, his face gloomy: "Miss Huayang, save your breath, maybe you can still have a meal today, right?"

"Eunuch, Eunuch! Running dog!"

Cui Huai became more and more ruthless. The whip made a sound in the air and hit the flesh, splashing blood. Hua Yang screamed miserably and no longer cared about cursing.

Helian Chi blocked Helian Yu, preventing her from watching Cui Huai's execution, and bent down calmly: "Xiao Yu'er, don't listen to her nonsense."

"I'm not stupid." Helian Yu spread his hands. "Whether I am kind or not, people who like me will accept it. As for those who don't like me, even if I try my best to be pure and flawless, it will all be in vain!"

Helian Chi chuckled, but deep down he agreed with her words.

"Xiao Yu'er is right. Did the Imperial Master teach you that?"

Helian Yu raised his chin, very proud, "I went to school from storybooks! Master never lets me read storybooks, he doesn't know, I can learn real things!"

Helian Chi: "..."

Didn’t the master and the disciple tear each other’s robes last time because of the storybook?

Why is this little bastard secretly reading the storybook again?

Hua Yang behind him gradually fell silent. Cui Huai stopped whipping him, stepped forward to check his breath, and then came over to report.

"Your Highness, he fainted."

"If you faint, just pour water on it to wake yourself up. Do you need me to teach you?"

Cui Huai bowed and warned boldly: "Your Highness, her breathing is weak. If you hit her again, I'm afraid..."

"She's lucky. Throw her back to jail and give her some medicine. Don't let her die now."

"I understand."

Helian Chi led Helian Yu out of the cell and said, "You are not afraid at all. You are very brave."

"That's right! I have experienced the assassination by the man in black! The blood flowed so much..." Helian Yu stopped where he was, grabbed Helian Chi's robe, and said witheredly.

"What's the matter?"

Helian Chi was worried that she might get into an accident, so he reached out and held her in his arms.

"My legs are weak..."

Helian Yu blushed and turned away.

Helian Chi was slightly startled, knowing what she meant by the 'blood phobia', and laughed dumbly: "The prison is gloomy, take our Xiao Yu'er to bask in the sun."

February seventeen.

Inside the solemn Forbidden City, the banquet was in full swing. The tables were filled with exquisite dishes and rare wines, the dazzling porcelain and silver utensils were eye-catching, and the dancing girls were on the sparkling stages, sketching out a splendid and glorious picture.

Helian Su sat on the main throne, holding a wine glass in his hand, watching the singing and dancing, and he felt bored. "Chang Hai, let that little bitch come over and sit for a while."

Chang Hai received the order and walked towards Helian Yu, "Your Highness, His Majesty invites you to come over."

Helian Yu raised his sleeves to cover the wine glass, and asked nonchalantly, "What did he ask me to do? Are you bored? Aren't those his concubines?"

Chang Hai lowered his eyelids, but he dared not respond, so he could only persuade: "Your Highness, you will be gone for more than a month, and His Majesty will definitely be reluctant to let you go."

Helian Yu secretly put down his wine glass and followed Chang Hai up.

Helian Su hugged her, his heart filled with joy and a bit of emptiness.

Although she loves to play and make trouble, and is a little rascal, once she goes far away, there will be no one as bold and interesting as her.

She called her father the emperor, but never used the word "emperor".

"I see you're really willing to let me go!" Helian Su picked up his chopsticks and gave her a piece of milk cake, "You conscienceless little girl!"

Helian Yu ate his milk cake, leaned into his arms, and pointed to a dish of ham stew on the table, "Eat that."

Helian Su stretched out his chopsticks, and Chang Hai held the plate tightly, making it easier for Helian Su to pick up the food.

Helian Su sighed slightly and teased: "Come on, Princess, please speak."

Chang Hai lowered his eyes and avoided the gaze.

In the prince's seat, the prince looked away and cast his eyes on the dancer on the stage.

Liu Qiyue's eyes moved slightly, and she looked sideways at Helian Yu. She didn't know what she was thinking. Suddenly, her palm felt hot, her face changed slightly, and she looked to the side.

"Liang Di wants to be the imperial concubine?"

The woman who was speaking had a high nose and deep eyes, bright features, and a pair of hooked peach blossom eyes that were extremely dazzling. The bright satin dress with silver and red beads on her body made her look unparalleled in beauty.

But what she said was particularly harsh.

"Good lady, be careful with your words." Liu Qiyue was very unhappy with the princess of the fallen country of Aria, but since they were in the same mansion, she had to endure it. "This is the palace, the palace rules are strict, it's not like the mansion."

"Heh." Aria's eyes fell on the main seat, full of hatred. She picked up the wine glass and poured it into her mouth.

"Liang Yuan should drink less alcohol, so as not to be disrespectful in front of the palace and violate the palace rules." Liu Qiyue's eyes were filled with threats, "If you make His Majesty unhappy, I'm afraid I won't be able to plead for Liang Yuan."

Aria taunted, propping up her chin and challenging him: "Isn't Helian Sheng the crown prince? Why can't he plead for me?"

"Liuzhu, didn't I ask you to teach Liangyuan the rules of the Central Plains? Why is Liangyuan still calling herself a princess?" Liu Qiuyue turned to Liuzhu who was beside Aria, "What if His Majesty hears it and I am implicated?"

Liuzhu was scared and was about to kneel down, but was stopped by Aria.

"Lian Di wants to teach me a lesson?" Aria asked in amusement, "Haven't I beaten you enough?"

Aria's face suddenly changed, and she threw the wine glass at Liu Qiuyue, saying sternly: "Who do you think you are! Don't use your Central Plains women's backyard tricks against me!"

The noise was quite loud and attracted the attention of others.

Helian Sheng had a headache, but he couldn't leave without permission, so he could only ask Zhou Shan to stop the two of them.

Sitting in the main seat, Helian Su and Helian Yu could see it clearly.

"That beautiful lady must be Princess Alia, right?" Helian Yu poked Helian Su with his elbow and asked him.

"Yes." Helian Su remained calm. "Alia was once the pearl of Nanzhao State, the most beloved daughter of the King of Nanzhao. She has always had a bad temper. With her temper, she should not have been admitted to the Prince's Mansion. It's just that the Prince likes her and wants her for her merits."

Chang Hai waved away the palace maids and eunuchs serving behind him, distanced himself from the two men, and complained in his heart.

His Majesty would analyze various government decrees and imperial edicts with Princess Zhaoyang whenever he got the chance, breaking them all down and feeding them to her.

The emperor's mind is hard to predict! "There are not many women in the prince's backyard. It's time to choose a sensible princess." Helian Su lowered his eyes, "What do you think, Xiao Yu'er?"

"Ah? How should I know? You don't allow me to raise a little prince consort." Helian Yu kicked his feet and leaned lazily in Helian Su's arms, feeling very worried. "I have accumulated three days of big characters but haven't written them yet. What should I do——"

"What little prince consort?" Helian Su's eyes were dangerous, and his tone was chilly. "Why have I never heard you talk about a little prince consort?"

"Ah? Didn't I tell you?" Helian Yu nodded silently, "Well, I read a storybook yesterday, and it said that when a princess marries a prince consort, she will keep many concubines in the mansion, all of whom are beautiful and——"

"Helian Yu."

Helian Yu felt a chill in his spine, and a chill ran up from his tailbone. "Ah?"

(End of this chapter)