"Your Highness, I'm requesting an audience on behalf of the Prince of the Marquisate."
When Han Wulang heard that his elder brother was coming, he was so excited that he almost jumped up.
Big brother, come and save me. I'm about to be eaten by Princess Huyang.
Oh, oh, oh, Princess Huyang’s eyes are so scary.
Prince Ning casually asked, "What is he doing here?"
The servant glanced at Han Wulang and said, "He said he came to take Han Wulang home."
"Ha ha……"
Prince Ning laughed heartily, then his face darkened. "What does he think the Prince Ning's Mansion is? If he wants to take someone away, does that mean I have to give them to him? Tell him to get out!"
Han Wulang was anxious. "Your Majesty, my grandmother is very old. If I don't return soon, she might be ill. Please show mercy and let me go."
Prince Ning sneered, "Want to go back? Before this matter is resolved, whoever dares to take a step out of this door will have their left foot chopped off, their right foot chopped off, and both legs chopped off. If you don't believe it, you can give it a try."
Han Wulang's face was pale and he was sweating profusely. He secretly asked Princess Huyang for help.
Princess Huyang felt heartbroken when she saw Han Wulang's frightened eyes.
She stood up and said to Prince Ning, "Brother Prince, please don't scare Wu Lang."
"Shut up, my king." Prince Ning did not look at Princess Huyang well.
Han Wulang frowned and said boldly, "Your Majesty, can you please let me in?"
Princess Huyang was not afraid of Prince Ning at all. Not only did she not shut up, she even chimed in, "Brother Prince, have someone invite the prince of Daihou Mansion in. He's Wulang's older brother. If we want to resolve this, we have to get his family to show up."
Han Wulang was inexplicably frightened.
Princess Huyang, what do you want to do?
Prince Ning pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement, "Go, invite the prince of Daihou Mansion in."
Han Wulang suddenly changed his mind, "Your Highness, I've thought about it and think it would be better not to let my elder brother in."
Prince Ning laughed, "Too late!"
Prince Ning's eyes were full of calculation and viciousness.
Han Wulang suddenly felt that a disaster was about to happen.
Princess Huyang comforted him, "Wu Lang, don't be afraid. The prince won't make things difficult for you."
Han Wulang gave a smile that was uglier than crying.
Princess Huyang, can you not cause more trouble? Can you not harm me?
Don’t you see the prince’s intention?
Han Wulang was about to cry.
Han Dalang, the prince of Daihou Mansion, was invited to Bixi Pavilion.
As soon as Han Wulang saw him, he looked at him for help.
Han Dalang glanced at Han Wulang with a gloomy look, and then he looked at the young men kneeling on the ground.
Everyone was kneeling except Han Wulang who was standing.
However, Han Dalang did not feel relieved, but instead felt a creepy feeling.
Prince Ning has bad intentions. He has already felt that he is a sheep walking into the tiger's mouth this time.
However, it seems too late.
"Your humble servant greets the prince and the princess."
"No need to be polite, my lord." Prince Ning laughed heartily. "Your Highness is a rare guest!"
Han Dalang smiled awkwardly, "I heard that my good-for-nothing brother offended the prince, so I came to apologize. The prince is magnanimous, so please don't bother with him."
Prince Ning smiled, "Prince, do you know what your brother has done wrong?"
"I don't know." Han Dalang looked calm.
Prince Ning's expression suddenly changed, and he said sternly, "Han Wulang is so audacious and presumptuous that he has damaged the reputation of the royal family and slandered Princess Huyang. He deserves death for this crime."
Han Wulang's face turned pale and he couldn't believe it.
Princess Huyang was also anxious, "Brother Wang, how could you..."
"Shut up!" Prince Ning was so majestic that he interrupted Princess Huyang directly.
The corners of Princess Huyang's mouth trembled. Seeing that Prince Ning was really angry, she didn't know what to say for a moment.
Han Dalang walked up to Han Wulang in silence.
Han Wulang shouted with fear, worry, and anticipation, "Brother!"
Bang!
Han Dalang slapped Han Wulang hard in the face. As a military commander, this slap directly knocked Han Wulang away.
Princess Huyang yelled, "Wu Lang!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he pounced on Han Wulang.
Han Dalang blocked the way of Princess Huyang and said calmly, "Please respect yourself, Princess."
Princess Huyang was furious, "Get out of here! You hit Wulang. If Wulang is fine, that's fine. But if he is, I will not forgive you."
Han Dalang was silent for two seconds and then gave way.
Princess Huyang threw herself on Han Wulang and asked, "Wulang, are you okay?"
Han Wulang wanted to curse, not at his elder brother, but at Princess Huyang.
Han Dalang watched this scene with a blank expression. He addressed Prince Ning, "Your Highness, my son Wulang was young and ignorant, and he offended the Princess. This cannot be denied. This matter must be dealt with severely. Please order my son Wulang to be imprisoned and severely punished. I will do whatever is necessary. I will not hesitate."
Everyone looked at Han Dalang in surprise, wondering what he was singing.
Even Han Wulang was stunned. Is this still his elder brother?
Princess Huyang shouted angrily, "Whoever dares to imprison Wulang, I will never let him go. Wulang, don't be afraid, I will definitely protect you."
Han Wulang's mouth twitched, but he didn't say a word.
"Ha ha……"
Prince Ning laughed heartily. "Please take a seat, my lord. I am truly pleased that you are so polite. However, I am an old acquaintance of the Marquis of Dai, so there is no need to disturb the Imperial Court on this matter."
Han Dalang sat down at the bottom and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your generosity. It is my fault for not being able to discipline my brother well. Your Highness, rest assured. When I return, I will discipline him strictly and will never let him do the same again."
Prince Ning laughed heartily, "There's no rush for this matter. Prince, let's talk about how to resolve this matter."
Han Dalang said in a resounding voice: "Whether to beat or kill is entirely up to the prince."
"Okay, the prince is really straightforward."
Ning Chao glanced at Princess Huyang, then continued, "Your Highness also knows that Prince Consort Chen was executed, and Princess Huyang is left alone, which is truly desolate.
It just so happened that at this time, the princess accidentally had a relationship with your brother and several other people.
Actually, I don't care about this kind of thing. Sex is the greatest desire of human beings.
However, those imperial censors were not easy to deal with. They had heard the news and might have already written an impeachment letter, which would be delivered to the emperor tomorrow morning.
When the emperor gets angry, everyone present will be beheaded.
However, this king is merciful and cannot bear to see his beloved son's body torn apart. Now there is only one way to resolve this matter."
Logically, Han Dalang would ask at this time: What is the solution?
But he refused to play according to the cards.
Instead, he said, "Wu Lang has been favored since he was young and has done things lawless. This time he has offended the princess. I wonder how the princess plans to deal with him?"
Princess Huyang was stunned for a moment. "Why should I punish Wu Lang? Wu Lang has done nothing wrong. Brother Wang, please stop talking about beheading and killing people all the time."
Prince Ning snorted coldly, "I don't want to kill anyone, but my father doesn't mind killing people. Prince Consort Chen has been dead for a hundred days, and you dare to act so recklessly. When my father finds out about this, for the sake of the royal family's reputation, they will have to die."
Princess Huyang gritted her teeth and said, "Just don't let Father know. Besides, I'm a widow, can't I have a man by my side?"
Prince Ning chuckled, "You can have a man, but you don't know how to choose the right time. Now is a time of trouble. Things that can be done on other days, but now, huh, if you are willing to sacrifice these people's lives, then you can do it. From now on, I will no longer care about you. The worst that can happen is that you will be beaten and scolded by my father."
Prince Ning looked like he was going to quit, which made Huyang very troubled.
She gritted her teeth and asked, "Brother Wang just mentioned a way to solve this problem? Please tell me clearly."
Prince Ning glanced at Han Dalang and asked, "What do you think, Prince?"
Han Dalang frowned and had to ask, "I wonder what method the prince is talking about?"
Prince Ning laughed heartily. "To resolve this matter, the natural thing is to let Princess Huyang choose one of these people to marry. That way, all problems will be solved."
When Han Wulang heard that he was going to marry Princess Huyang, he didn't react, but the others all expressed their willingness.
"If Your Majesty does not mind, I am willing to serve the Princess at her beck and call."
"The common people are willing too."
"If I and the princess have a child, the child doesn't have to take my surname. It should take the princess's surname."
"So am I. I am also willing to marry into the family."
…
No matter whether they were the commoner men or the three illegitimate sons of noble families, they all vied with each other to "marry" Princess Huyang.
In the eyes of others, Princess Huyang is a burden and a troublemaker.
But in the eyes of these people, Princess Huyang is clearly a hot commodity.
As long as you become a prince consort, you will be rich and prosperous from now on, and your life will be so wonderful.
As for serving Princess Huyang and the dignity of men, they are all willing to be Huyang's concubines, so why would they care about the so-called dignity?
How much is dignity worth?
Can dignity be exchanged for the status of a royal consort?
Can dignity allow them to work less for fifty years, enter the upper class and live a life of wealth and prosperity?
Dignity cannot be exchanged for anything, so it is better to give up dignity in exchange for the identity of a prince consort.
Princess Huyang was stunned at first, then burst into laughter.
"So you all want to be a prince consort? Not bad, not bad."
Princess Huyang looked very proud.
Prince Ning, however, poured cold water on her. "Huyang, there can only be one Prince Consort. Do you plan to choose one from among these people? Or should I go to the palace and inform my mother so that she can choose another son-in-law for you?"
Princess Huyang pursed her lips and smiled, still a little shy. "Why bother mother with this matter? I will choose Wu Lang. Wu Lang is the one that suits my heart best."
Han Wulang was like a dumb person eating coptis chinensis, unable to express his pain.
He tried to struggle, "Princess, I, I'm still young, I'm not in a hurry to get married."
Princess Huyang rolled her eyes at him and said, "Whether you are young or not, I know it very well. I am very satisfied."
Han Wulang's face turned pale. "I, I am not worthy of the princess."
"This princess doesn't despise you. If I say you deserve it, then you deserve it."
Han Wulang was about to cry, and he asked Han Dalang for help: Brother, you must save me.
Han Dalang did not respond to Han Wulang's look for help. He snorted coldly and secretly cursed Han Wulang, saying that he deserved it and brought it upon himself.
Prince Ning smiled and asked Han Dalang, "Prince, you've heard that Princess Huyang has taken a fancy to your son Wulang. What do you think?"
Han Dalang said expressionlessly, "This is about Wulang's lifelong affairs. Your Highness, please forgive me for not being able to make the decision. It would be better for me to take Wulang back home and inform my parents and the old lady. They will make the decision. As the saying goes, marriage is a matter of parents' orders and matchmaker's words."
Prince Ning said, "There is no need to go to such trouble. I will go to the palace immediately to ask for permission to marry you."
Princess Huyang smiled and said, "Okay, okay. Let my father grant me and Wu Lang a marriage."
She was overjoyed, like a happy little girl.
Han Dalang frowned, "Excuse me, Your Majesty, can I take Wulang back with me?"
Prince Ning sneered, "What's the point of taking him back? The palace is so big, isn't there room for him to live?"
Han Dalang was furious and hated Han Wulang for not living up to his expectations.
Han Wulang was anxious. He rolled his eyes and looked at Princess Huyang with a very sad look, "I don't know how worried my grandmother would be if she hadn't seen me.
And my father and mother, it is my fault that I am unfilial and have made them worry about me.
"When I think of my grandmother being bedridden because of me, I feel incredibly guilty. I only regret that I can't go back to visit her and fulfill my filial duty to her."
Seeing Han Wulang's frown, Princess Huyang said impulsively, "Wulang, go back. Go back and be a good filial son to the old man."
"Really? Princess, can I really go back?" Han Wulang's eyes lit up, but he looked a little timid.
Princess Huyang loved him this way the most. She immediately said to Prince Ning, "Brother, please don't make things difficult for Wulang. There's no rush for Wulang and I to get married. You can't keep him locked up forever. Release Wulang and let him fulfill his filial duties to the old lady."
Prince Ning snorted and asked, "Huyang, if you really want to let Han Wulang go back, aren't you afraid that he will run away?"
Princess Huyang smiled and said, "Don't be afraid. I believe Wulang won't run away. Wulang, will you sneak away? If you do, I will break your legs and make you a cripple. From now on, you will never dare to run away again."
When talking about breaking the legs, Princess Huyang was smiling the whole time, it was cruel and bloody.
Han Wulang shuddered, as if realizing that the woman before him, though seemingly foolish, was indeed the emperor's daughter, a noble princess. She had also inherited the simple and rough style of the royal family, ready to beat and kill people if they disagreed.
He whispered, "I just went back to visit my grandmother. How could I run away? My home is in the capital. Where can I run to?"
Princess Huyang smiled and patted Han Wulang's cheek. "It would be best if Wulang didn't run away. Brother Wang, lend me two people to take care of Wulang for me. Wulang, from now on, your food, clothing, and daily life will be taken care of by a dedicated person. As for those beautiful women around you, I will make the decision and dismiss them all. If anyone disobeys, I will beat them to death."
Han Wulang was really about to cry.
He thought Princess Huyang was a stupid woman, but he didn't expect that when the stupid woman got angry, she would move quickly and accurately, and pinch his weak point with one move.
What should I do? What should I do?
What else can he do?
He asked Han Dalang for help.
Han Dalang shook his head slightly, signaling him to be patient and discuss the matter after returning.
Prince Ning followed Princess Huyang's lead this time, "Chang En, select two capable men to serve Han Wulang. If Han Wulang dares to sneak away, break his legs without asking for permission."
Chang En bowed and accepted the order, already having a suitable candidate in mind.
Princess Huyang was very satisfied. She was going to be a bride again. She was so beautiful.
Han Wulang, who was about to become a groom, felt horrified and regretted his decision.
The others who didn't have the chance to become consorts felt as if they had lost their parents. They only regretted not having a good family background or being as handsome as Han Wulang. Alas, why didn't the princess take a liking to them?
Princess Huyang was delighted. "Brother Wang, since we have a solution, let's keep these people. They serve us well. Keeping them as a pastime will be useful in the future."
Han Wulang was extremely angry.
You are such an unfaithful Princess Huyang. Not only did you force me to marry you, but you even continued to keep a lover.
Do you think I am your plaything?
In the eyes of the royal family, Han Wulang was indeed Princess Huyang's plaything.
If you are obedient, you will be well fed and given some status.
If you don't obey, you will be beheaded and thrown into the market like Chen Fu Ma.
This is the cruelty of imperial power.
Han Dalang had already seen through all of this, but Han Wulang was still a long way from seeing through it all.
Han Dalang stood up and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, and the Princess for your mercy. I will take this useless brother of mine back and teach him a lesson. We can discuss the rest another day."
Prince Ning laughed heartily, "Take care, my prince. Let your son Wulang learn the rules and regulations well. When he enters the royal family, he must serve the princess attentively."
Han Dalang remained calm. Han Wulang collapsed to the ground, his legs and feet weakened by the shock and unable to walk.
Han Dalang helped him up and whispered in his ear, "You only realize how powerful you are now. What were you doing before? Go back first. There may be a way out for this situation."
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