In his previous life, Prince Hui was stripped of his title because he was in charge of the Imperial Clan Court and was the nominal head of the Zhao clan. He was only demoted to a county prince. However, after Zhao Bi ascended the throne, the fiefdom that had been taken from him was returned to his hands.
Aside from frequently reprimanding Prince Yong, he did not actually cause any direct harm to Prince Yong's residence. However, he supported Zhao Bi's ascension to the throne, and Zhao Shu could not tolerate either his reprimands or his support for Zhao Bi's ascension.
Before Prince Yong could reply, Zhao Shu said loudly, "A-Jun was just going to the palace to have breakfast with the Empress Dowager and was also with Father. When she saw Uncle and Fourth Uncle, she knew that as a junior, she should get out of the carriage and pay her respects. However, she did not expect Uncle to scold my father in such a way. People who do not know the situation may think that Father is your son, not the Empress Dowager's son."
This was a reminder to Prince Hui that the Empress Dowager was still alive and he shouldn't overstep his bounds. He might have been quite afraid of this elder before, but not anymore. Prince Hui wouldn't be amiable just because the people of Prince Yong's residence were afraid of him; on the contrary, he would become even more ruthless.
Even if she caused a huge disturbance, there were still the Empress Dowager and Emperor Mingde above her, so she wasn't afraid. Besides, in recent years, Prince Hui had become increasingly arrogant, and Emperor Mingde was getting a little impatient with him.
As if he didn't understand, King Hui said, "You don't even know to cover your face with a veil when you go out. What kind of behavior is this?" Zhao Shu's words made him feel a little angry. When he turned to look at Zhao Shu, her bright eyes stared at him coldly, making him instinctively want to look away.
That look was so dangerous, like a wolf stalking its prey in the night, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment.
Was this that foolish grandniece? However, when he tried to see that look in her eyes again, Zhao Shu turned her head and looked at the ministers who were watching the show.
“Summer is a good season for watching plays.” King Hui changed the subject. She didn’t need to let him lead her by the nose. Her words seemed to have a hidden meaning, but it was hard to pinpoint what it was. After saying this, she said to King Yong, “Father, A-Jun will go in first.”
“Go ahead.” Prince Yong patted her shoulder, wanting to say not to worry, but in the end he said nothing. In the past, no matter what Prince Hui said to him, he didn’t care and didn’t want to argue with his elders, but today he cared a lot and was very concerned.
As a father, he couldn't even protect his own daughter, which was undoubtedly a failure. Watching Zhao Shu leave, his gaze became much deeper, and the way he looked at Prince Hui also held a different meaning.
She handed over the token and entered the palace from the right side. Just before entering, she turned back to Prince Hui and called out, "I wonder if Sister Liuli still enjoys horseback riding and boating on the lake as she always has?"
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