He subtly withdrew his hand, then pretended to tidy his slightly disheveled robes, straightened his back, and adopted an air of nonchalance.
But his gaze kept sneaking towards the light screen above Qin Qianluo's head, just like a thief in the act, afraid of being discovered by others.
He was equally curious about Qin Qianluo's question, and his thoughts drifted away.
If I could truly spend my life with Xiao Wanxi, living in harmony and mutual support every day.
Just like the loving and harmonious relationship between my father and mother, all the hardships and suffering I have endured, and the beatings I have suffered, have not been in vain.
As for the fact that all the officials in the court had witnessed his embarrassing beating, he didn't take it to heart at all.
What does this matter? Even the Emperor himself has been seen making fools of himself by his ministers.
As a prince, it's not shameful at all for him to be a little thick-skinned in order to win the heart of the woman he desires and achieve a happy marriage.
The Emperor leaned back comfortably on his dragon throne, one hand casually resting on the armrest. As he watched the scene displayed on the screen, a slight, involuntary smile played on his lips.
The prince in the light screen was in a state of panic, his usual composure completely gone.
As the Emperor watched this scene, his smile deepened, like a deep pool of water, full of interest.
But he was, after all, the ruler of a country, and he still had to maintain his composure. So he suppressed his laughter and tried to restore his usual dignified expression.
But his slightly trembling shoulders still betrayed his inner joy.
His thoughts drifted back to many years ago, when he was young and infatuated with the Empress, embarking on a long journey to marry her.
Recalling those days, he couldn't help but shake his head gently, a tender smile appearing on his face.
The empress at that time was straightforward and did not seem to appreciate his pursuit. He often got punched by her.
The helplessness after each rejection, the bitter smile after each beating—looking back now, they are all sweet memories.
In comparison, the Crown Prince's current embarrassing state is really nothing.
At this moment, the emperor's gaze was fixed on the screen, as if he was deeply attracted by the scene.
He felt an indescribable sense of pleasure at seeing his own crown prince make a fool of himself.
As long as the screen isn't showing his own past, no matter whose funny or embarrassing stories it is, to him it's like a fine wine treasured in the palace, the more you savor it, the more flavorful it becomes.
The Emperor's curiosity about his Crown Prince's life after his marriage was like a lit firework, burning brightly in an instant.
After all, this was the Crown Princess whom their own Crown Prince had gone through many twists and turns and put in a lot of effort to obtain.
Logically speaking, shouldn't one treat their spouse gently and take good care of them after marriage?
But what if the Crown Prince doesn't cherish her and does something to mistreat the Crown Princess?
Thinking of this, the emperor's eyes narrowed slightly as he pondered to himself.
He knew that General Xiao's daughter, Xiao Wanxi, had a special status, and that Xiao Muhan, as a general in the court, held a significant position with a large army.
If his own crown prince treats Xiao Wanxi badly, it will not only chill General Xiao's heart, but may also trigger a series of unexpected troubles.
He secretly made up his mind that if there were any signs of such mistreatment...
As the ruler of a country, I will never sit idly by and will make a decisive decision to sever this marriage now.
We must not allow General Xiao's daughter to suffer injustice in the royal court, nor can we allow this matter to affect the stability of the court.
These thoughts surged through the Emperor's mind like a tide, and a slight smile, barely perceptible to others, appeared on his lips.
Ning Chenyi, who was standing to the side, was also curiously watching the scene on the light screen.
He inadvertently glanced at his father's expression.
With just one glance, he understood his father's thoughts.
Ning Chenyi immediately felt a little embarrassed, his face flushed slightly, and he thought to himself: Father's worrying nature is starting again.
He shook his head helplessly, feeling embarrassed to continue looking at his father like this, so he simply turned his head away and kept repeating to himself, "Out of sight, out of mind."
At the same time, Ning Chenyi's heart was filled with anticipation. Although he deliberately avoided looking at his father, his gaze eagerly returned to the light screen.
A hint of tension and curiosity flickered in his eyes, hoping that Feng Qingyun, who knew everything, would soon tell him about Xiao Wanxi's situation after marriage.
Ning Chenyi was also making his own plans. He secretly thought that if Xiao Wanxi and the future crown prince got married, the two of them would live a harmonious and happy life together.
那日后自己若也对萧婉兮心生爱慕、求娶于她，说不定能凭借这些，少挨几顿揍。
After all, considering their future good relationship, General Xiao might show leniency.
Although he is currently only at the acquaintance stage with Xiao Wanxi and has no other special feelings for her, the future is as unpredictable as the sky. Who can say for sure?
But if Xiao Wanxi is unhappy after marriage, spending her days in tears and suffering all kinds of grievances, then stopping all of this now would be a good deed.
After all, Xiao Muhan was a general with military power and a tough temper. If he were to mistreat his daughter in the future...
Then my future days will be like being in a thicket of thorns, full of crises, and I may have to suffer a lot.
Thinking of this, Ning Chenyi couldn't help but shudder, a hint of worry showing in his eyes. He stared more intently at the light screen, hoping to find out the answer as soon as possible.
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