readsfreenovel Chapter 179 Waste
Chapter 179 Waste
Eunuch Chang paced back and forth, looking anxious and said, "Prime Minister, where is Miss Shangguan? The Emperor has summoned Miss Shangguan to the palace and is waiting for her."
Shangguan Dong frowned when he heard this, put down the teacup in his hand, looked up at Eunuch Chang, and said in a deep voice: "My daughter hasn't come back yet, and I don't know where she is now." Shangguan Dong was also very troubled. His daughter had been well behaved recently, but she went out for a boat trip today. What happened? Why did the emperor summon Ziling to the palace when she was fine? He felt a little uneasy.
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Chang was stunned. He said hurriedly, "What should we do? The emperor summons Miss Shangguan to the palace to see him immediately."
"Eunuch Chang, you go back first. I will send people to look for my daughter everywhere and will find her as soon as possible." Shangguan Dong said in a deep voice.
Shangguan Dong sat on a chair, wearing a green robe, sitting upright like a pine tree, with a leisurely look. His eyes were deep, as if he could see through people's hearts. The housekeeper stood aside, respectfully waiting for his instructions.
Shangguan Dong glanced at the housekeeper, who understood and smiled. He then took out an exquisite purse from his pocket and handed it to the eunuch Chang who was standing beside him.
"Eunuch Chang, why does the emperor want to see my daughter?" Shangguan Dong's voice was calm and powerful, revealing an unquestionable majesty.
Eunuch Chang took the purse and put it in his arms. He said in a deep voice: "The emperor is very angry. This matter involves His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
As soon as Eunuch Chang finished speaking, the servant outside hurried in and reported: "Master, the Regent is here."
As soon as he finished speaking, Mo Shaoxie strode in. He was dressed in a brocade robe, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and a majestic look. He glanced at Eunuch Chang, who suddenly felt a strong pressure coming over him. He knelt on the ground involuntarily and said in a trembling voice: "This old servant greets the Regent."
Mo Shaoxie glanced at him calmly and said, "Ling'er is playing in my palace. I heard that the emperor wants to see Ling'er. Let's go, Eunuch Chang. I'll go and see her."
Shangguan Dong was shocked when he heard this. Zi Ling was actually in the Regent's Palace?
Mo Shaoxie looked at Shangguan Dong and said, "Don't worry, Prime Minister. Ling'er is in my palace." After that, he turned and left. Eunuch Chang stood up tremblingly and followed him.
Shangguan Dong watched them leave.
Soon, Shangguan Zirun hurried back to the mansion from outside and shouted as soon as he entered the door: "Father, something big has happened!" His face was pale, and he was obviously extremely frightened.
Shangguan Dong looked at his anxious expression, his heart tightened, and asked: "What's wrong? What happened? Go and talk in the study."
The father and son came to the study, Shangguan Zirun panted and said, "Father, I just heard the news on the street that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was on a boat cruise."
Shangguan Zirun recounted everything he had heard outside.
Shangguan Dong's face changed when he heard this. He immediately realized the seriousness of the matter. He said in a deep voice, "Why is the prince so absurd?"
Shangguan Dong pondered for a moment, his brows furrowed, his heart full of doubts.
The news that the emperor summoned Ziling to the palace made him feel uneasy. Thinking of what his son had just said about the prince being ridiculous, he couldn't help but wonder if there was some connection between the two.
Shangguan Dong thought again, if there was no relationship, why would the emperor suddenly ask to see Zi Ling?
He told Shangguan Zirun about his doubts. After hearing this, Shangguan Zirun also looked solemn and had an ominous premonition in his heart.
He knew his sister's character very well. Could it be that the prince's absurd behavior was caused by his sister? His sister was still studying, so it was normal for her to know some medicine.
Then Shangguan Zirun shook his head again. Although his sister was usually a bit domineering and had a bad reputation, she had become well-behaved recently and would not be like that anymore.
If what he guessed was true, the consequences would be disastrous. However, considering the presence of the Regent and his current protection of his sister, nothing should happen.
Shangguan Zirun took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner panic, and said to Shangguan Dong: "Father, my sister is now in the Regent's Palace, and should be safe for the time being. The Regent will be able to handle this matter properly when he enters the palace, so we don't need to worry too much. When my sister comes back, everything will be clear."
Shangguan Dong felt a little relieved after hearing his son's words. He nodded in agreement. However, his eyes were still full of worry.
The atmosphere in the imperial study was tense. Mo Shaoxie's arrival undoubtedly added more oppression to this already tense space. The emperor sat on the dragon throne, facing Mo Shaoxie, with a complex light flashing in his eyes, with both fear of Mo Shaoxie and anger at the behavior of the crown prince Jun Yaotian.
Mo Shaoxie's eyes swept across Jun Yaotian who was kneeling on the ground like an ice knife, and his voice was cold and powerful: "Your Majesty, what the prince did is really damaging to the reputation of the Dongyue Dynasty. How absurd it is to do such a shameful thing in broad daylight!"
Jun Yaotian was shaking on the ground. He tried to defend himself with a trembling voice: "It was Shangguan Ziling who harmed me. She drugged me!" However, as soon as he finished speaking, he was met with Mo Shaoxie's cold gaze.
"Ling'er has been in my palace all day. When did she meet the prince?" Mo Shaoxie's voice was cold and sharp, as if it could pierce people's hearts.
Jun Yaotian's eyes widened when he heard this, and he looked at Mo Shaoxie in disbelief. His lips trembled as he said, "Regent, you are protecting Shangguan Ziling!"
Mo Shaoxie's eyes became even colder. He looked directly at Jun Yaotian, his voice revealing unquestionable majesty: "Prince, you are not allowed to call my fiancée by her name."
Jun Yaotian was shocked by Mo Shaoxie's aura, and he subconsciously asked the emperor for help: "Father, what I said is true." However, the emperor did not give him any response.
There was silence in the imperial study, with only Mo Shaoxie's cold voice echoing in the air: "Your Majesty, the prince's behavior has seriously damaged the reputation of the dynasty. Please punish him severely."
The emperor was silent for a moment, and finally spoke: "I will investigate this matter thoroughly. Prince Regent, please go back."
Mo Shaoxie nodded slightly, turned around and left. His figure disappeared outside the door of the imperial study, leaving behind a solemn atmosphere.
Jun Yaotian's face turned pale instantly, and a feeling of despair surged in his heart. He tried to ask his father for help, but before he could finish his words, the emperor had already stood up and came to him.
The emperor's eyes were full of anger and disappointment. He suddenly raised his foot and kicked Jun Yaotian hard in the chest.
Jun Yaotian groaned in pain, his body involuntarily fell backwards, and he sat down powerlessly on the cold ground.
"Waste! Go back to your East Palace. You are not allowed to leave the East Palace without my order." The emperor's voice was filled with disgust and anger. He stared at Jun Yaotian, as if he wanted to torture him to death with his eyes.
Jun Yaotian felt humiliated and angry, but he knew he was powerless to resist. He could only lower his head and let his father scold and insult him.
The emperor looked at Jun Yaotian's embarrassed appearance, and the anger in his heart subsided a little. He returned to his desk and began to review the memorials.
Jun Yaotian struggled to stand up, staggered out of the imperial study, and walked towards the East Palace.