"Your Highness, you wouldn't dare do anything to me, otherwise how would you explain it to Father Emperor? Do you dare tell Father Emperor that I did this because of Xue?" the Eighth Prince said smugly.
The Crown Prince smiled. Because He Xue was involved, he couldn't really do anything to the Eighth Prince, but he could still beat him up to vent his anger. He had said that there should be no bloodshed, but beating someone doesn't necessarily have to involve bloodshed!
"Eldest brother, you take third and fourth brothers and arrest everyone else in this courtyard! I'll spar with eighth brother!"
After saying this, the Crown Prince immediately dismounted and headed straight for the Eighth Prince.
"He'll just give me orders!" the eldest prince muttered under his breath.
Honestly, why keep these people around? Wouldn't it be better to just kill them all with one knife?
After the three princes arrested everyone in the manor, they saw that the Eighth Prince had been beaten by the Crown Prince, leaving one eye blackened, the left side swollen, and one arm hanging limply.
"I certainly won't do anything to you. I'll make sure you see me and He Xue living a loving and happy life together until we grow old."
But I won't show any mercy to your people. I remember who got me drunk today! These are all your people, but how many of them are clean?
I've heard that Consort Liang is the Emperor's favorite, but I wonder how long that favor will last!
"Your Highness, if you dare to touch my mother, I will not let you get away with it!" The Eighth Prince glared at the Crown Prince with eyes blazing with fury.
"You won't let me go? What makes you think you can stop me? In three days, you'll be a bald prince. What right do you have to fight me then!"
"By the way, your second sister-in-law is hosting a banquet for all the brothers at Yuqing Palace tomorrow. You absolutely must attend! Otherwise, I'll personally invite you! I can't bear to see He Xue unhappy!" The Crown Prince said to the Eighth Prince with a smile.
"Second Prince, I realize I misspoke. When it comes to dogs, you're still the dog!" the eldest prince said, patting the crown prince on the shoulder.
"Big brother, I'm leaving this to you. Eighth brother drank too much and fell off his horse. I'll trouble you, third brother, and fourth brother to take him back!"
Remember to bring your sister-in-law and two nieces to Yuqing Palace tomorrow! The Crown Prince is in a hurry to go back now, and doesn't know if Xue has woken up yet.
"I understand!" the eldest prince replied.
"Third brother, fourth brother, don't forget to take your two wives with you tomorrow!" the Crown Prince instructed.
"Don't worry, Second Brother!" the Third and Fourth Princes replied.
The crown prince was about to mount his horse and leave when Xu Yan stopped him.
The Crown Prince looked at Xu Yan, he had almost forgotten about her. "Miss Xu, I have already ordered people to investigate Xu Nanping's matter. I will not let Xu Nanping die in vain!"
"This humble woman thanks Your Highness!" Xu Yan bowed to the Crown Prince and said.
"Third brother, arrange for someone to escort Miss Xu back to Jiangnan!" the Crown Prince said to the Third Prince, as the Third Prince was the most suitable person to handle this matter.
"Understood, Second Brother!"
Before Xu Yan could say anything more, the Crown Prince turned his horse around and left.
The Eighth Prince smiled as he looked at Xu Yan's hesitant expression.
"Let's go, we'll take you back!" The eldest prince came to the eighth prince.
"Brother, you are the eldest son of the Emperor. Are you willing to be subordinate to the Crown Prince?"
"Fourth brother, you are now the son of the Imperial Noble Consort, and you have the Tongjia clan behind you!" the Eighth Prince said to the First Prince and the Fourth Prince.
"You don't need to try to sway me. I've heard this a lot. Even my mother has said it. I won't take it to heart. I just love leading troops into battle!"
"If you're trying to sow discord between me and the Second Prince, you might as well give up!" The First Prince slapped the Eighth Prince's injured shoulder hard, making the Eighth Prince wince in pain.
"I only want to be a wise prince who assists my second brother!" the fourth prince said.
The Eighth Prince didn't believe their words at all; who could resist the lure of power!
Seeing that the Eighth Prince was completely ignoring him, the Third Prince grabbed the Fourth Prince and asked, "Fourth Brother, what does he mean? Is he looking down on me?"
"What's wrong, Third Brother? Do you have some ideas?" Fourth Prince asked coldly.
"Of course not, but why doesn't he even ask me? Who does he think he is!" the Third Prince said unhappily.
"How about I ask you for him?" the Fourth Prince suggested.
"I don't need it!" the Third Prince said with a haughty glance.
As the Eighth Prince passed by Xu Yan, he said, "You've helped the Crown Prince so much, yet he hasn't shown any appreciation whatsoever. Are you willing to leave like this?"
"It's none of your business!" Xu Yan only harbored resentment towards the Eighth Prince, so she didn't speak to him kindly.
The Eighth Prince knew that Xu Yan had taken his words to heart; he loved nothing more than causing trouble for the Crown Prince!
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