Chapter 460: Treat Your Subordinates as Humans

The imperial concubine clenched her palms tightly, thinking that she had made a wrong judgment.

Endless regret overwhelmed her.

If I had known earlier...I should have thought of other solutions.

Bei Heng raised his eyes from the memorial and saw the expected Crown Prince... and her East Palace Ten Leaders walking out into the sunlight.

The mighty guards behind him are impressive, but not enough in the face of a real palace coup.

Bei Jingchu rushed in wearing a black armor and holding a spear.

The originally serious little face turned into confusion after seeing the scene inside the palace.

The emperor was there safely, and was not held hostage by any treacherous person.

Concubine Gui was sitting beside them, fidgeting, while Concubine Zhu had a dull look in her eyes.

Considering how she had been alone all the way, it seemed like this was really a trap set for her.

Bei Jingchu heaved a sigh of relief in his heart, but his face remained expressionless. He tried his best to control every muscle on his face and smiled.

"I received a secret letter from the Imperial Concubine. I heard that Aye was in trouble. I didn't have time to confirm the truth, so I hurriedly summoned all the people I could to come to the rescue."

"But..." Bei Jingchu said in a confused tone.

"It seems like there is some misunderstanding?"

The emperor glanced behind her and said, "The number of the imperial guards is limited. If even the imperial guards of the North and South Yamen cannot compete, even if the prince brings more people, it will be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. It will not be of any use."

Bei Jingchu threw away the spear, and the iron gun fell to the ground, making some buzzing sounds.

She folded her hands and said, "I know, but as a son, I know my father is in trouble. Even if I am like a moth flying into a flame, what's the harm? I can't just sit there and wait for death."

The emperor's face showed a little tenderness. He looked at her and said, "This time, Concubine Zhu was kind-hearted, but she reported the wrong news, causing a misunderstanding and scaring the prince."

When Concubine Zhu was named, she came to her senses, looked embarrassed, and forced a smile.

"Yeah, it's all my fault."

"I received the news, not knowing whether it was true or not, so I hurried to report it to the Imperial Concubine. Who would have thought that the Imperial Concubine would write directly to the Crown Prince for help? I was indeed a little anxious."

Seeing that she was still trying to bite the imperial concubine, Bei Jingchu's eyes turned cold.

However, no one present cared about what she said. They just wanted to give a plausible explanation to the innocent and filial prince.

The emperor then said: "Concubine Zhu meant well, but she also made a mistake."

"Just fine him one year's salary, go back and reflect on your mistakes, and don't be so reckless next time."

Concubine Zhu's lips trembled, but she dared not utter a word. She bowed and said, "Yes."

Bei Jingchu gave bonuses to the frightened guards as a consolation. Those who were not on duty were doing fine at home, but were suddenly called to work overtime. If they were not given bonuses, they would probably complain.

The most important thing to win the hearts of your subordinates is to treat them as human beings.

After letting the guards disperse and return to where they should go, Bei Jingchu went back to the East Palace, took off his armor and changed into casual clothes.

But he met an uninvited guest in front of the East Palace gate.

The fifth prince was waiting at the door with a smile on his face. When she came out, he smiled and greeted her, bowing and saying, "Eldest sister."

Bei Jingchu knew that the reason he came here was simply to ask for mercy.

Concubine Zhu sat openly beside the emperor today, showing no fear at all, without hiding anything.

He was sure that she would not be able to escape today's disaster, and she would no longer be a threat to him.

Now that she had escaped from the trap unharmed, this man was afraid that she would punish him afterwards, so he came to beg for mercy.