Prince Ning strode into the main hall with a powerful and determined stride. His long black robe fluttered in the wind, and a piece of fine mutton-fat jade hung at his waist, further accentuating his handsome appearance. However, his narrow phoenix eyes held an undisguised hint of contempt and ambition.
He casually cupped his hands in greeting, his tone nonchalant, "I wonder what brings Father Emperor here to summon me?"
"How dare you!" The old emperor slammed his hand on the dragon throne, his voice booming like thunder throughout the hall. The armrests of the throne seemed to tremble slightly as he roared, "Kneel!"
Prince Ning ignored him, standing ramrod straight. His posture was like a towering pine tree, completely unaffected by the old emperor's angry shout. A mocking smile even played on his lips. "What's wrong with Father? Aren't you afraid of harming your health by getting so angry?"
"You!" The old emperor trembled with rage. His finger pointed at Prince Ning, shaking slightly with anger, and he was speechless for a long time.
"What, Father, are you referring to today's events?" Prince Ning strolled leisurely to the center of the hall, his steps unhurried, his tone flippant. "Father, you don't actually believe that a few low-level assassins could harm Miss Lin, do you? I've witnessed her skills firsthand, tsk tsk..."
He deliberately dragged out his words, his tone ambiguous, which enraged the old emperor. "You scoundrel! How dare you say that! You sent assassins to kill high-ranking officials of the court, do you have no respect for the law?!"
"The law? Father, are you senile?" Prince Ning suddenly approached the old emperor, his eyes flashing with a cold, sharp light, like icy blades. "In this world, there is nothing I cannot obtain if I desire it!"
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