Yuwen Xian was not stupid and clearly sensed something was wrong. He was about to push the door open, but instead pressed it shut. In that instant, the blanket on his body was snatched away by Xie Lingyu, who had returned with renewed force.
Yuwen Xian was extremely angry, but he had no choice but to approach the door and whisper, "Mother, what's wrong?"
However, there was no sound.
Then, a strong force pushed the door open.
Yuwen Xian realized something was wrong and instinctively raised his hand to block the door, "Who..."
"boom."
The tightly closed door was kicked open with great force.
"Who dares..."
Yuwen Xian's angry voice caught in his throat, and his pupils dilated.
Because, those who came in...
It is the Emperor.
How could it be the Emperor? I clearly didn't sense the Emperor's presence or see his figure.
At this moment, Yuwen Xian was completely naked. Xie Lingyu snatched the blanket away and hid under it, trembling with fear.
"Father."
Yuwen Xian was in a panic, but there were no clothes in the room, so he...
This must have been the most dejected and humiliating moment of his life; words could not describe his feelings at that moment.
The Emperor's expression shifted from deep anger to utter fury the moment the door opened. His face turned ashen, and he strode in, staring at Consort Lan's astonished expression. His voice trembled as he exclaimed, "This...this is the good son you raised?! He's actually committing adultery in the palace! This...this..."
The emperor was so angry he was trembling.
"Thump." Seeing Yuwen Xian like this, Consort Lan immediately knelt down, her beautiful eyebrows darkening, and her eyes reddening. "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please calm down. Don't get angry and harm your health. I'm worried about you."
Seeing that the Emperor was so angry that he didn't know what to say, Consort Lan immediately gave an order, and guards took off their clothes and put them on Prince Xian.
"Who is that on the bed?" The Emperor's gaze had already turned to the bed.
Yuwen Xian was intimidated by the emperor's imposing aura. He raised his hand, his lips trembling. After a moment, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and his gaze hardened. "Reporting to Father, it is the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion."
As soon as Yuwen Xian spoke, Xie Lingyu on the bed stiffened.
"If you dare to say another word, you'll die a horrible death immediately. So, don't make a sound. Pull the blanket over yourself properly."
Xie Lingyu's eyes were filled with terror. Hearing the sound that reached her ears, she could only nod silently, nod, nod vigorously.
This indicates that she is admitting to the Emperor that she is the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion.
"The eldest daughter of the General's Mansion?" Upon hearing this, Consort Lan's initial shock vanished.
This son, though his actions are somewhat absurd, perhaps didn't think things through today, ending up here instead of somewhere else. But if the person he's entangled with here is Xie Lingqin, the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion, then...
The Emperor was quite wary of Xie Lingqin. If she could come up with an excuse to completely shirk responsibility, the Emperor's anger would not be directed entirely at Xian'er.
Furthermore, even if the Emperor spared Xie Lingqin and demanded that Xian'er marry her, wouldn't the secret Xie Lingqin possessed be...?
The fact that no one has been able to find Consort Shu must mean something went wrong. However, given how quickly things have turned out, it's not too bad.
However, Xie Lingqin's face was covered by the quilt, preventing anyone from seeing it. In the future, she might not be able to convince anyone, and she would need the support of public opinion to ensure that the emperor had no way out.
At this moment, the emperor's anger flared from within, his outward appearance fierce but inwardly weak, his cold aura like a raging storm about to engulf everyone.
"You beast, why did you have to come here of all places?" The emperor shouted, showing no affection for his son whatsoever, and leaving no room for leniency whatsoever.
"Xian'er, is the person on this couch really the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion?" Consort Lan asked Yuwen Xian softly.
The Emperor was right next to him. Yuwen Xian knew how formidable his father was, and at such close range, any small movement would likely be discovered.
"Mother, yes." Yuwen Xian had already put on the guard's clothes and thought for a moment before nodding without letting anyone see any holes in them.
Hearing her son's affirmative answer, Consort Lan breathed a sigh of relief. She then stepped forward and stopped by the bedside. "Xie Lingqin, things have come to this point. You should come out and explain yourself clearly. Don't say that someone bullied you."
Consort Lan's posture was just right; if Xie Lingqin were here, she would probably admire her.
However, the person on the couch is not Xie Lingqin, but Xie Lingyu.
Xie Lingyu knew he was doomed the moment he showed his face.
Therefore, Xie Lingyu's body trembled even more violently.
"Mother, she...she's not wearing any clothes." Yuwen Xian's voice faltered as he stepped forward and said.
When Consort Lan suddenly stepped forward and said these words, Yuwen Xian's heart skipped a beat. However, he quickly realized the purpose behind his mother's actions.
However, if Xie Lingqin really was involved, that would be even better. He knew that by pinning all the blame on Xie Lingqin, the Emperor would have a perfectly legitimate reason to execute her.
Given the circumstances, preserving his life and reputation was of paramount importance to him.
But the person inside this blanket isn't Xie Lingqin.
Consort Lan listened to Yuwen Xian's words and looked at her son.
Yuwen Xian should know what she was thinking and shouldn't have come forward to thwart her. Could it be that he truly felt pity for Xie Lingqin...?
Sure enough, men can't resist the allure of beauty.
"Someone, fetch Miss Xie a set of clothes." Consort Lan sighed and ordered the palace maids behind her. Then, looking at the quilt, she said, "Xie Lingqin, now that the Emperor is here, I am here, and Prince Xian is here, if you are afraid of losing face, then show your face first. In any case, we need you to say something yourself before we can deal with this matter."
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