"These days, rumors are circulating that His Highness the Crown Prince is cruel and merciless, but look at our Crown Prince—"
Tsk tsk tsk, so calm, acting like you didn't hear anything. But inside you're probably seething with rage, aren't you?
Prince Jing, Sheng Changling, took the lead, speaking bluntly and with pointed implications.
That wild and unruly face now carried a strong sense of provocation.
His bright red lips curled slightly, and on that handsome face, it was so handsome that it made you want to punch him!
Of course, Sheng Changling was also very unhappy, staring at the Crown Prince with unfriendly eyes.
For some reason, after hearing that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess were a loving couple, he disliked this person even more.
However, his words had no effect on our Crown Prince.
"Oh, the streets and alleys. I spent the whole night with my father reviewing memorials last night, so I really didn't have time to go out and have fun. In this respect, I am indeed inferior to His Highness Prince Jing."
After the Crown Prince finished speaking with a smile, he indeed saw Sheng Changling's face darken.
Now, the smile in his eyes widened even more.
Hmph, I knew Sheng Changling would break down. Father Emperor values me the most!
No rebuttals will be accepted.
Moreover, Sheng Changling's fighting strength is so meager, he's truly pathetic.
The crown prince was so happy that he almost tilted his head back to the sky; his arrogant appearance was truly unbearable to look at.
Therefore, the red marks and scratches on his neck were all exposed to the public, including Prince Jing and the late-arriving emperor.
"The Emperor has arrived!"
"Your subject greets Your Majesty, may Your Majesty live ten thousand years!"
The person on the dragon throne exuded an extremely low aura, and the sight he saw below made him radiate even more coldness.
Whether it was a misperception or not, the Crown Prince always felt that his father had become angry after seeing him.
Fortunately, the emperor's gaze did not last long, and Sheng Jin soon had someone stand up.
"Rise."
"yes."
What followed was a normal discussion of political affairs, and the Crown Prince actively expressed his opinions, but why did his father seem to deliberately ignore him?
Let's keep quiet for now, so as not to make a fool of ourselves in front of Sheng Changling.
After discussing other matters, the Crown Prince remembered that he had promised the Crown Princess the night before to cause trouble for the Jiang family.
Although the Jiang family is strict in managing its affairs, there are still some good-for-nothing juniors. The second son of the Jiang family is one such example.
I heard that recently someone forcibly abducted a young woman in the street and even drove her father to his death.
The Dali Temple has not yet heard the case, so he can take it over.
"Father, I have something to report. Jiang Chen of the Jiang family has forcibly abducted a woman and committed murder—"
"Hmm, haven't the people from the Dali Temple finished their business yet? Where is Jiang Cheng?"
Before the crown prince could finish speaking, the emperor interrupted him, as if his father did not want to hear him speak.
Okay, facing the mocking look Sheng Changling gave him—
This time, the Crown Prince couldn't lie to himself anymore; his father simply didn't like him!
Why?
Could it really be because, as Sheng Changling said, his reputation among the people has been damaged?
That can't be true!
Just as the crown prince was beginning to doubt himself, the emperor had already brought up Jiang's father.
Now, under Sheng Jin's promotion, Jiang's father has risen to the rank of first-grade official and become the Minister of Revenue, a truly lucrative position.
But things might be different after today...
Sheng Jin was already furious because of the news she received last night and hadn't slept a wink all night.
This morning, I saw the Crown Prince showing off the red marks on his neck to Prince Jing. Without even thinking, I know how intense it must have been last night...
Sheng Jin was even angrier. It felt like there was a lump of air stuck in her chest, and she had nowhere to vent it. She was about to go crazy from holding it in!
If the Crown Prince can't be punished, can't the Jiang family be punished instead?
Although the Jiang family was indeed implicated by the Empress, they were not entirely innocent.
Thinking this, Sheng Jin stared coldly at Jiang Cheng, who was kneeling and kowtowing, and her voice became even colder.
"Jiang Cheng, you have failed to properly educate your son and manage your family, which makes me doubt your ability to be a good minister."
"Your Majesty, I am guilty. I have failed the great expectations of Your Majesty and the Empress. I beg Your Majesty to punish me severely, but... I also beg Your Majesty to spare my son's life."
Jiang Cheng mentioned the Empress, and even emphasized those words, making his meaning quite clear.
She hoped that the Emperor would show leniency for the sake of the Empress, since he was his own son.
"Ha, you dare mention the Empress? I think you're really getting senile. You've started to get arrogant and act recklessly just because you're the Emperor's brother-in-law?"
Hearing the Emperor's merciless criticism, Jiang Cheng trembled, and his heart skipped a beat.
He knew this matter couldn't be resolved peacefully, so he decided to sacrifice himself.
Since this whole mess was caused by my own son, I have to protect my other family members, so of course I can't let anything happen to them.
Thinking this through, Jiang Cheng steeled his resolve, gritted his teeth, and directly kowtowed to accept the punishment.
“My unfilial son has indeed committed a heinous crime, and I have failed to discipline him properly. I beg Your Majesty to punish him.”
"Very well, since Minister Jiang has said so, then let the Court of Judicial Review follow the laws and calendar of the Great Sheng Kingdom—"
He was to be executed immediately, and beheaded in the street fifteen days later, as a warning to others.
These words caused an uproar in the audience.
Some of the ministers had good relations with the Jiang family, while others were trying to curry favor with them. They even wanted to plead for the Jiang family's favor.
Seeing how severe the emperor's punishment was, they all shrank back and dared not show their faces.
What a joke! Jiang Cheng is the Emperor's brother-in-law and the Empress's own brother, yet the Emperor shows him no mercy.
What are they compared to the Emperor? They're nothing!
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