Indeed, this blue-and-white porcelain vase was given to The Emperor by the Empress Dowager. If The Emperor breaks it, the Empress Dowager is sure to be displeased. The Emperor thought for a mont, then put it down. The Empress Dowager’s kindness to him was as heavy as a mountain, and he still did not wish to upset her.
Although the Empress Dowager was not The Emperor’s biological mother, she treated him with imnse kindness and even helped him ascend the throne. The Emperor respects her greatly.
"That obnoxious War Prince, how dare he be so arrogant and domineering? How dare he act like this in front of the Ministers on the Imperial Court?"
The Emperor huffed as he sat on the Dragon Throne. Just now, in Taihe Hall, Long Rui gave him no face at all in the presence of the Ministers. The Emperor was nearly driven mad with anger. Since the founding of Moli Country, there had never been an emperor who felt as stifled as he did, suppressed tightly by one Minister. Maybe now, the Ministers are secretly discussing his incompetence.
Eunuch Li tried to soothe The Emperor in a shrill and delicate voice, "Your Majesty, don’t... don’t be angry. No matter how arrogant the Prince is, he’s only a Minister. You... you are the supre Emperor."
"Do I resemble an Emperor? I think the War Prince is more like an Emperor." The events in Taihe Hall today made The Emperor hate the War Prince even more.
"Oh dear! Your Majesty, you mustn’t say such things. How could the War Prince be The Emperor? The Emperor’s throne can only belong to The Emperor alone; no one else has the right to sit on it, not even the War Prince. These things are destined by fate, Your Majesty, rest easy."
After hearing this, The Emperor felt sowhat comforted, and said, "Eunuch Li, summon Zhao Yin."
"Yes."
Eunuch Li agreed promptly, stepped back respectfully, leaving, knowing all too well that The Emperor’s heart was uncomfortable, and he would surely summon Zhao Yin to co and tornt the War Prince.
Soon, Zhao Yin followed Eunuch Li into Qingping Palace.
He kept his head down, sneaking a glance at the situation inside the hall. He saw Qingping Palace was a complete ss, confirming what Eunuch Li had said—that The Emperor indeed was enraged earlier.
On the way there, Eunuch Li had told Zhao Yin everything that had happened in Taihe Hall, advising him to be careful with his words, lest he anger The Emperor.
Since the incident with the lost Insect Person, The Emperor’s attitude toward him had taken a complete turn. Now, when Zhao Yin sees The Emperor, he is like a mouse seeing a cat, with none of his forr smugness.
"Your servant greets The Emperor, long live The Emperor, long live, long live!"
Zhao Yin knelt properly and kowtowed loudly a few tis. Now that The Emperor did not summon him, he passed the ti freely, indulging in blissful revelry with beauties in the courtyard, living a carefree and enjoyable life.
However, once The Emperor summoned him, he beca anxious, fearing that one careless word might upset The Emperor.
The Emperor waved his hand impatiently at Eunuch Li, signaling him to leave.
Eunuch Li understood, knowing The Emperor was about to have Zhao Yin perform so trick to activate the Gu insect inside the War Prince.
Thus, he quickly retreated, guarding the main entrance and keeping everyone away.
Zhao Yin knelt on the ground, waiting for long without hearing The Emperor speak, then he cautiously raised his head, seeing The Emperor sitting in a daze on the Dragon Throne, he timidly called out, "Your Majesty?"
"Hmm!"
The Emperor snapped back to reality, saying, "The incident in Taihe Hall earlier, you should have heard about it, right?"
The Emperor knew Eunuch Li had an exquisite and clever heart, certainly briefing Zhao Yin thoroughly before bringing him over.
Zhao Yin replied fearfully, "This humble servant knows a little, it was the War Prince who angered The Emperor."
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