Emperor Yuxian was also extremely busy with this matter.
He had never imagined that the mob, having tasted success, would become so arrogant. It seemed that Li Ningqi was right; their arrogance needed to be curbed.
But who knew that this barren land of Dongcheng would be so difficult to conquer? Even though he had issued several oral orders to urge General Qin, there was no progress whatsoever.
He visited Qin Xi less and less, and Qin Xi finally breathed a sigh of relief. This was a good sign; not only did it reduce her nausea, but it also meant... the person she was waiting for was coming soon.
However, Princess Zhaoyang seemed to have changed completely. She would come to see her every two days and stopped trying to sow discord between her and Lu Huai. She would just bring her some tonics instead.
Despite this, Qin Xi remained indifferent to her. She didn't even glance at the things she brought, and was even more cautious about them.
However, these are all trivial matters. What is truly worth mentioning is the Regent, who has been overlooked by everyone.
A few days ago, during the autumn hunt, both the Regent and Emperor Yuxian went. The two brothers originally intended to compete in riding and archery, and also go hunting.
Autumn hunts are conducted within designated areas. Outside these areas, there is a chance of encountering other wild animals, such as wolves or brown bears, instead of rabbits or deer.
The Regent was out of luck. For some reason, despite having participated in the autumn hunt for so many years, he should have been very familiar with the area, but this time he ended up outside the designated area.
This was terrible. The Regent had truly encountered wolves. He was riding his horse at breakneck speed when, in a moment of carelessness, he fell off and tumbled down the mountainside.
The mountains outside the area were not only steep, but also full of loose rocks. The Regent tumbled straight down the mountain; he was out of danger, but his legs were permanently damaged.
Even the male symbol was broken in half.
Emperor Yuxian had clearly issued an oral edict forbidding the matter from being divulged, yet for some reason, it became common knowledge, even among women and children. In an instant, the beloved regent became the laughingstock of the capital.
Even though the Regent has become a cripple, His Majesty still cherishes the deep brotherly bond.
To prevent him from becoming too overworked, Emperor Yuxian revoked the title of Regent and instead bestowed upon him the title of Prince Ye. He even personally brought the Regent to the palace to ensure he would live a life free from want for the rest of his days.
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With a soft creak, the withered branches in the yard seemed to have been discovered by someone.
Even though they had heard the voice, the person in the wheelchair remained sitting there blankly, not even glancing at the person who had come.
Emperor Yuxian seemed to sigh. He squatted down beside the wheelchair, his voice tinged with heartache, "Brother, you've suffered."
The person in the wheelchair sat with disheveled hair, slightly matted, as if it hadn't been combed in a long time. As if in response, his clothes were also filthy and emitted a faint, unpleasant odor.
No one could have imagined that the once spirited regent would become such a grotesque and inhuman figure. Even a passerby couldn't help but sigh at the thought of him in his prime.
Upon hearing this, he rolled his eyes blankly, and his empty pupils finally focused when they met his gaze.
Seeing his own reflection gradually appear in his eyes, Emperor Yuxian smiled slightly and called out again, "Royal Brother."
Upon hearing his words, Prince Ye's eyes instantly turned bloodshot and sinister.
He slowly clenched his fists, clenched his back teeth, and spoke as if each word was being forced out from between his teeth.
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