Xiao Dongyang is now in a state of near madness.
If the Empress really found out, he wouldn't survive.
Even if one's mother is the emperor's most favored concubine, so what?
After all, the Empress had a general supporting her, and the Third Prince was incredibly cunning.
If I can't think of any other way, then we'll all die together.
Xiao Dongyang's expression grew increasingly ferocious, while the noise outside grew louder and louder.
Xiao Nan had no idea what he was doing. He was very weak, and his lips were chapped and bleeding.
What are you trying to do?
He was so weak that he barely had the strength to speak.
The sound wasn't loud, and Xiao Dongyang, who was already extremely angry, naturally couldn't hear it.
Just like that, he pulled a dagger from his waist and held it to his neck.
“My dear brother, it seems we won’t live to see the day when we fight for the throne. But it’s not so bad now. If you can save my life, I will remember your kindness.”
After saying that, he grabbed Xiao Nanguai by the collar and pulled him upwards.
Xiao Nan was too weak to walk any further. After taking a few steps, he knelt down on the ground, unable to move any further.
Xiao Dongyang seemed to have great strength now, so he continued to walk forward, dragging it along as it climbed the steps.
The Empress and others searched outside, but they never expected that her son would be brought out in this state.
His hair was disheveled, his face was deathly pale, and he seemed completely weak, as if he had been through a lot of trauma.
She only has one son, so naturally she loves him very much.
The greatest hardship I've ever endured was probably the hardship of going to school.
Where can you find this now?
"My son!"
The Empress herself is a very steadfast character, but seeing this scene now, she couldn't help but shed tears.
She was trembling and about to fall backward, but Qiuyue quickly caught her.
The eldest prince's temper and personality are no longer as easy to bully as they used to be.
If they insist on taking a hard line, they might make things worse.
"Your Highness, please calm down. Otherwise, what will happen to the Third Prince?"
"This eldest prince doesn't seem like a kind person. We need to have a good talk with him and make sure we don't lose our temper."
As Qiu Yue spoke, she looked at the eldest prince, whose current deranged state was indeed somewhat frightening.
What are you doing?
He's your brother!
"Your father is still lying on his sickbed, how can you be so cruel to your own brother?"
As the Empress spoke, she tried to rush forward, but Qiuyue stopped her.
"Your Majesty!"
After Qiu Yue shouted, the Empress regained some of her composure.
She wiped away her tears and took a deep breath.
"Tell me, what do you want in order to let your brother go?"
She never treated this person as her son, even though he was the emperor's son; it was different.
"If you release your brother today, I will not pursue the matter further."
That's what they say, but what will actually happen in the future is still uncertain.
Xiao Dongyang, being in the royal family, had long been aware of their true colors.
He snorted coldly: "Aren't you going to hold me accountable?"
"How many of your father's sons have you killed over the years?"
"You're allowed to kill royal offspring, but we can't? What kind of logic is that?"
When the Empress heard this, her face instantly turned ashen.
How could someone living in the imperial harem possibly have clean hands?
If it were clean, it would have been devoured by this wolf-like harem long ago.
It's true that his hands aren't exactly clean, but to say it like that would be incredibly embarrassing.
"presumptuous!"
Is this how you speak to your mother?
That's all they could do. They couldn't call their own mother "Mother Empress," they could only call the Empress "Mother Empress."
Although Xiao Dongyang was foolish, he still managed to live in the harem indefinitely.
Since we can no longer make a living from this situation, why bother with her and pretending to be friendly?
"You never gave birth to me or raised me, so why act like this? Now that Father is gone, who are you putting on this act for?"
"Let me go, and I'll give you your son."
"And you must not make things difficult for my mother either!"
Xiao Dongyang used to be quite timid and hesitant in his speech, but now he doesn't care anymore.
The Empress had originally intended to comfort him with these words.
If someone dares to let their son suffer so much, then naturally they won't let him have an easy time.
Unexpectedly, the eldest prince turned out to be quite perceptive.
"Why do you have to act like this? I said I wouldn't hold it against you, so naturally I won't make things difficult for you."
"Your father is seriously ill now, and it is necessary for you brothers to live in harmony."
The Empress put on a hypocritical act, but Xiao Dongyang didn't believe her at all.
"Just tell me if it's okay or not, why try to fool me with these lies?"
Qiuyue knew that there was probably no way to resolve this matter.
"Your Majesty, we will have another chance in the future."
"You are the mistress of the harem, but the Third Prince is the most important person to attend to now."
Upon hearing this, the Empress clenched her fists tightly, gritted her teeth, and her expression changed.
"Alright, hand over the Third Prince, and you can leave. I won't make things difficult for your mother."
Xiao Dongyang nodded in satisfaction. Did he really think he was a fool?
If I stay here, then my hellish, prison-like life is just beginning.
Moreover, he would have some supporters, which would probably make it easier to rebel in the future.
At this moment, Consort Lan rushed in, looking at her son with extreme heartache.
"My son!"
How could you be so stupid?
As Consort Lan spoke, she clutched her chest, sobbing uncontrollably, and sat down on the ground.
It's truly heartbreaking to see a beautiful woman shed tears.
Xiao Dongyang was also very sad to see his mother, but things had already come to this point, and he had nothing more to say.
"Mother, from now on you will be all alone in this vast China Demon Cave, and I hope you will take good care of yourself."
"Don't worry, even if I go out, I can live well on my own and make a name for myself."
After saying this, Xiao Dongyang suddenly seemed to have thought of something and revealed a mocking smile.
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