coobybook Chapter 143 Throwing Prince Cheng into the Heavenly Prison
Chapter 143 Throwing Prince Cheng into the Heavenly Prison
Qi Sui withdrew to relay the message.
Yu Chi Sheng frowned and asked, "Did you really do this? Aren't you afraid of completely angering the Prime Minister's residence?"
Yu Chi Ling curled one corner of his lips, "It is her blessing that I, the Pavilion Master, personally ensure her a peaceful rest in peace for the rest of her life. Let alone one Prime Minister's residence, even ten Prime Minister's residences, my Hua Xiang Pavilion can afford to offend them!"
Looking at his son, who was three parts evil and seven parts roguish, Yu Chisheng felt somewhat uncomfortable.
No, it was probably that he had neglected this son too much, only knowing that he was constantly winning battles on the frontier, with victory reports coming one after another. Now, looking back, he was overwhelmed with guilt and dared not even think about what else his son had experienced during those ten years in the military...
"In today's events, the Nangong family was indeed aggressive, and she deserves to be taught a lesson." He patted his son's shoulder and said earnestly, "Your father knows that although you are not in court, your heart is with the court. Don't worry, your father is not a foolish and incompetent ruler. Your father can distinguish between loyal advice and slander!"
"To prevent anyone from making a fuss about this, I beg Your Majesty to keep this a secret for me. I want to see who exactly is intolerant of Huaxiang Pavilion and who cannot bear to see the peace and stability of our Great Ye Kingdom."
"Ah."
Just as Yu Chisheng was nodding, Qi Sui's voice came from outside the door again, "Your Majesty, Consort Lan requests an audience."
Yu Chisheng looked up again, annoyed, "Let her in!"
Not long after.
The elegant and noble Consort Lan entered the Imperial Study.
Upon seeing her son, Yuchi Ling, she bowed to Yuchi Sheng and immediately adopted a stern expression, scolding, "Ling'er, what have you all done today? Not only have you turned the Prime Minister's residence upside down, but someone just came to the palace to report that the Prime Minister's wife suffered a strange attack after you left! Tell me the truth, who did this?"
Yu Chi Ling curled his lips in a mocking smile, "Without asking about the cause and details, Mother Consort made a wild guess that it was me. Those who know you will think you are my mother, while those who don't will think you and the Prime Minister's wife are twin sisters, and that you can actually frame me with a common hatred."
"How dare you speak to me like that!" Consort Lan raised her hand in anger.
However, Yu Chi Ling immediately took a step back.
Not only did she not accept the slap, but she also stared at her coldly, "A stepmother knows how to pretend in front of others for the sake of face, but as a biological mother, you can't even pretend. Don't you think you're ridiculous?"
In other words, she's not even as good as a stepmother!
Consort Lan, enraged and humiliated, pointed her sharp nails at him, "You..."
"Enough!" Yu Chisheng roared.
"Your Majesty!" Consort Lan turned her head, her eyes red and she cried out to him, "Look at Ling'er, he doesn't even respect me!"
"So you've taken me seriously again?" Yu Chisheng retorted coldly.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty is just anxious about the matter of the Prime Minister's residence. After all, such a big thing happened. I heard that many noblewomen in the court were almost harmed. If it is not handled properly, how can we explain it to the civil and military officials in the court?" Consort Lan explained aggrievedly.
Yu Chi Sheng narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze shifting before his tone softened. "I have already investigated, and the person who drugged the banquet at the Prime Minister's residence is indeed connected to Hua Xiang Pavilion. I summoned Prince Cheng to the palace to discuss this matter. Now that the Imperial Concubine is here, please share your thoughts."
Consort Lan, her face contorted with righteous indignation, said, “Your Majesty, the capital is under the Emperor’s nose. For the disciples of Huaxiang Pavilion to cause such chaos is not only audacious and arrogant, but also a challenge to the imperial authority! I believe that an order should be issued to eradicate these disciples of Huaxiang Pavilion who are harming the world. In order to prevent Huaxiang Pavilion from further disrupting the reputation of saving the common people and causing chaos throughout the land, we must also find the lair of Huaxiang Pavilion and completely wipe out this sect that deceives the world and steals fame!”
A hint of darkness appeared in Yu Chisheng's eyes. "According to the Imperial Concubine's words, how should we proceed in eliminating Hua Xiang Pavilion and its disciples? And who should be assigned to this important task?"
Consort Lan glanced at her son beside her and said, "Your Majesty, in my opinion, it would be better to let Ling'er take on this important task. First, capture Hua Xin and force her to reveal the location of Hua Xiang Pavilion's lair. Then, let Ling'er lead the troops to wipe out Hua Xiang Pavilion in one fell swoop!"
Yu Chisheng frowned, seemingly troubled, and said, "But Hua Xin has healed Ling'er's leg and face injuries. It would be a bit like repaying kindness with enmity to ask Ling'er to do this."
Consort Lan said righteously and sternly, "Your Majesty, a true man should prioritize righteousness! Besides, as a prince, it is Ling'er's duty to rid the people of Daye Kingdom of this scourge!"
Yu Chi Sheng looked at his son, "Ling'er, what do you think?"
Yu Chi Ling curled her lips and looked at Consort Lan with a smile in her eyes, "Is Mother determined to get rid of Hua Xiang Pavilion?"
Consort Lan glared at him with displeasure. "What do you mean by 'I'm determined'? The disciples of Huaxiang Pavilion committed atrocities in the Prime Minister's residence, nearly harming the Crown Prince and the ladies of the court. If we tolerate such vicious behavior, where is the dignity of our imperial family? How can we explain this to the court officials and the people?"
"Your subject understands. Mother's meaning is that Huaxiang Pavilion must be destroyed no matter what."
"Such fraudulent sects should never exist!"
"But what if I disagree?"
"you!"
"Mother, do you intend to accuse me of colluding with Hua Xiang Pavilion? In my opinion, Mother has already wasted her breath. Just ask Father to issue an imperial edict to immediately behead me as a warning to others. Firstly, it will enhance your reputation for upholding justice even at the cost of your own family, and secondly, it will appease the fear of the court officials and the people. In any case, everything I do is wrong in your eyes, so you might as well behead me and consider it as if you carried me for ten months and gave birth to a beast."
"What nonsense are you spouting?" Consort Lan glared at him, trembling with anger. She then knelt before Yu Chi Sheng, weeping with a pained expression. "Your Majesty, look at him! I am his mother! How could he speak to me like that!"
Yu Chi Sheng slammed his fist on the table in a rage, "Prince Cheng, stop your rudeness!" He then shouted towards the door, "Wu Yue!"
Wu Yue quickly entered the imperial study. "Your Majesty, what are your orders?"
"Your words have been disrespectful; imprison him in the Imperial Prison and order him to reflect on his actions!"