He walked towards the Commanding General, raising his hand as if to push the man. He was the Chief Steward of the Prince’s Mansion, after all, and many affairs of Dowager Consort Yu needed his opinion. How could he possibly cower before these country bumpkins who only knew how to wield blades and guns?
"You... ah!"
Before he could even touch the Commanding General, he was grabbed and lifted up.
Then, he felt his entire body spin around as if he were floating, before finally crashing down onto the ground, bringing him back to his senses.
"Ah!"
With a miserable cry, he was thrown against the gate of the Prince’s Mansion and then dropped to the ground.
"By order of His Highness, from today forth, entry is the only option in the Fifteenth Prince’s Mansion—those who defy shall be killed without rcy!" The Commanding General gave a punch salute to his upper right, coldly staring at the Chief Steward as he spoke.
He had long disdained these people who spent their days extorting and bullying the common folk and rchants. Today, he finally relieved that pent-up anger.
"His Highness, which His Highness? Our prince is the current Emperor’s younger brother! Which prince is yours?" The Chief Steward got up from the ground, wanting to charge forward but unable to do so, and instead yelled at the Commanding General from where he stood.
Since when did a prince arrive in Ying City? This was the Fifteenth Prince’s territory. Although he hasn’t been conferred as a prince yet, it’s only a matter of ti.
What right do those other princes from different territories have to co here and stir up trouble?
No, sothing’s not right.
Since the current Emperor ascended the throne, all the princes have returned to the capital, and their territories have been repossessed and centralized.
The current Emperor relies on two princes, one being Prince Zhan and the other Prince An Yang.
Even though neither of these princes resides permanently in the Daqing Kingdom, they hold a terrifying influence over everyone, ensuring that no one dares to act carelessly—except the Retired Emperor, of course.
Inwardly, he prayed that it wasn’t one of those two princes.
Unfortunately, his prayers were futile, as he heard the Commanding General’s voice the next mont.
"Our prince is Prince Zhan."
"Gasp!"
The Chief Steward gasped sharply and collapsed to the ground in weakness.
"No... impossible, how could Prince Zhan be here? Impossible..."
Wasn’t it said that Prince Zhan and Prince An Yang were not within the planes? That’s why the Retired Emperor commanded his master to accumulate wealth in Ying City for a potential coback.
Why would Prince Zhan be here?
At this mont, he had only one thought: they were all dood.
He dared not say anything more, shakily turning and crawling back into the mansion, shouting for his master. He needed to report this matter quickly and think of a way forward, or else they were all finished.
"Hmph!"
The Commanding General snorted coldly at the Chief Steward’s pitiful state.
"Soone, set a table here and put up a notice. Any household whose mbers were kidnapped by the Prince’s Mansion can register here so they can reclaim them later!"
He instructed the soldier behind him; this matter was very important.
Although they hated the people of the Prince’s Mansion, wishing they could kill each one, they couldn’t unjustly slay innocent people. Those kidnapped into the Prince’s Mansion would surely be released eventually.
"Yes, General."
The soldiers accepted the command and went to carry out the task.
...
Inside the Prince’s Mansion, Dowager Consort Yu was teasing her swaddled son, feeling quite delighted.
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