Shi Rong focused all her attention on listening to what the other person was saying. At this crucial moment, she had a problem with her voice and had been replaced by someone else for a few days. She was finally able to start translating again, and she couldn't afford to make any mistakes, otherwise, she would lose face big time.
Therefore, even though he sensed that the people from the foreign delegation were looking at him strangely, he didn't bother to analyze what was going on.
After nearly an hour and a half of translation, there were no major errors. To Hong Xiaoduo, the only problem was that Shi Rong's reaction was a little slow, and some of the words and expressions were not quite accurate.
However, aside from the fact that it sounded a bit flawed, there was nothing seriously wrong with it, so Hong Xiaoduo didn't say anything to add anything.
During the midday palace banquet, the emperor did not stay with them, but took Hong Xiaoduo and Kaiyang with him.
Before lunchtime, the emperor took the two of them to the Imperial Garden. Just as they were about to enter the courtyard, a small figure rushed out from behind a bonsai tree and headed straight for Hong Xiaoduo.
Everyone recognized him as the Ninth Prince, He Yanming, and the accompanying guards were at a loss for what to do.
The emperor was also quite surprised. He looked at his son and was about to reprimand him when the man approached.
Seeing that Kaiyang was about to make another move, Hong Xiaoduo quickly stepped in, grabbed the small fist that rushed in front of her, twisted it tightly, and the Ninth Prince grimaced in pain and had no choice but to turn away.
The emperor looked incredulously at his son, who was in excruciating pain but unable to break free, and then at the person twisting his son's arm.
Similarly, the accompanying eunuch Fu and the imperial guards were also dumbfounded. Oh my god, treating a prince like this in front of the emperor? What was she thinking? How dare she do such a thing?
They had already heard about the Ninth Prince's hatred for her, because they had heard that the Ninth Prince had attacked her, but before he could even touch her clothes, he was thrown to the ground by Lord Wei's grandson with an over-the-shoulder throw.
Here they come again today?
They were the emperor's personal guards, and they had just discovered that someone was hiding behind the bonsai, as well as the eunuch not far away who was by the Ninth Prince's side.
At the time, they thought that the Ninth Prince had been playing in the Imperial Garden and had hidden away because he was afraid of being scolded when he realized that the Emperor was coming. So they pretended not to see him.
Unexpectedly, the Ninth Prince came here specifically for this Miss Hong!
Also, does this Lady Hong really not know anything about human relationships?
Even if the Ninth Prince, a mere child, hit you, he wouldn't cause much harm, would he? Can't you consider the Emperor's feelings at all?
"Why don't you learn your lesson, you little rascal? Do you think he wouldn't dare lay a hand on you just because your father is in front of you?" Hong Xiaoduo teased the child she was controlling, looking at him with a smile.
The reason he took matters into his own hands was because he didn't want the emperor to see Kaiyang punish his son in front of him.
"You wicked man, let go of this prince, or my father will chop off your head and exterminate your entire family!" The Ninth Prince threatened, his arm twisted and in excruciating pain.
Upon hearing this, Hong Xiaoduo not only didn't let go, but also glanced at the emperor beside her and said, "Are you stupid? Your father isn't a tyrant, how could he possibly cut off my head for this?"
The eunuch Fu and the guards standing nearby gasped in shock, thinking, "That's enough, let go!"
"Guards, take the Ninth Prince back immediately," the Emperor ordered in a low voice.
The emperor spoke, and the guards rushed forward. But as soon as Hong Xiaoduo let go, the Ninth Prince was about to make a move. They quickly picked her up and left, ignoring the Ninth Prince's struggles.
"Ahem, I have failed in my duty to raise my son and have offended Lady Hong. Please forgive me," the emperor said, trying to suppress his embarrassment.
Although I knew it was my son's fault, I was still really upset to see him being abused like this. A phrase flashed through my mind: "Even when beating a dog, you have to consider its owner!"
Ugh, ptooey, ptooey! How can you use the word "dog" to describe your own son?! What does that make me then?
He already knew about the incident when he went to court the day before, that the Ninth Prince had been thrown over the shoulder by Minister Wei's grandson. He wasn't angry, only that the people serving the Ninth Prince hadn't kept a close eye on him. But what he heard and what he saw with his own eyes were two different things.
He didn't resent Hong Xiaoduo now, but he felt like she had slapped him in the face. "Look at this, Your Majesty, how did you raise your son? Is this all he is?"
Hong Xiaoduo didn't mind the emperor's insincere apology and casually replied, "Your Majesty doesn't need to be like this. I know why the Ninth Prince is like this. It's normal that he finds it hard to accept that the person who raised him for several years is not his biological mother."
It's understandable that he took his anger out on me, because if it weren't for me, he wouldn't have had to face this unexpected turn of events.
His Majesty hasn't had a proper talk with him yet. If this knot in his heart isn't untied, he'll remain awkward, and sooner or later it'll cause serious problems.
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a cry of alarm came from the direction the guards had led the Ninth Prince away.
Something had happened. Hong Xiaoduo and the others rushed over there and saw the Ninth Prince standing by a well, holding a hairpin to his throat. The eunuch next to him and the guard who had just taken him away were both pale with fright.
"Ming'er, what are you doing? Put down what you're holding and let's talk things out." The emperor was also flustered when he saw his son like this.
"Father, your son is useless. I cannot avenge Mother. Today, I have caused you to lose face in front of outsiders. Your son is unfilial. Waaah, your son does not want to live anymore." The Ninth Prince cried to the Emperor.
"Your Highness, you mustn't!" The Emperor stepped forward, and the Ninth Prince plunged the hairpin into his neck. Instantly, beads of blood rolled down his neck, and he leaned towards the well, as if he would throw himself into the well if the hairpin didn't kill him.
The emperor was extremely anxious, as this was his and the empress's child. After learning the truth, he doted on the prince even more.
The Ninth Prince said this, but his eyes were filled with resentment as he looked at Hong Xiaoduo.
It was clear that he knew he couldn't do anything to her, but if he died because of her, even if his father still wouldn't do anything to her, at least his father would have some resentment towards her.
The kid's intentions were so obvious that even Hong Xiaoduo laughed.
"Your Majesty, please don't be too nervous. If he doesn't want to live, then let him die. Your Majesty is in the prime of your life, and he is not the only prince. Oh, by the way, he is the son of Your Majesty and the Empress. However, that is not a problem. I have a secret medicine. If I give the Empress a few doses, she can recover and I guarantee that you two will be able to have more princes. You can have as many as you want."
"Why worry and feel sad for such a good-for-nothing brat who can't distinguish right from wrong and has mistaken a thief for his mother?" Hong Xiaoduo loudly advised the emperor.
Upon hearing this, the Ninth Prince immediately looked at the Emperor and said, "Father, listen to this! Is this woman you've taken a liking to even speaking human language?"
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