Her guards

Chapter 231 The Feelings of the King of the East Sea
The excitement surrounding Wei Jiao and Miss Yang's wedding faded away as they left.

For the people of the capital, Wei Jiao's departure was a joyous occasion, and joyous occasions don't need to be discussed for long, especially when such a great tragedy has occurred.

Li Xuan died in prison.

A civil official was suddenly arrested and imprisoned as the main culprit in the murder case in Baima Town, but died in prison before he could be interrogated.

What else could this be but a conspiracy!
The Li family's relatives and friends wept bitterly, and the students who had received much help from the Li family were filled with grief and indignation. Not only was the capital in an uproar, but the news spread quickly. According to urgent reports from local governments, many students were gathering in the capital to protest for Dr. Li.

This is more than just a spectacle; it could very well turn into a civil unrest.

The emperor angrily reprimanded the officials of the Court of Judicial Review.

The officials of the Court of Judicial Review were also anxious. They said directly that although Li Xuan's case was under the jurisdiction of the Court of Judicial Review, it was entirely under the control of the Marquis of Yichun. They had no way to intervene and knew nothing about it.

The emperor was both shocked and furious, demanding an explanation from the Marquis of Yichun and ordering him not to leave the Dali Temple for the time being.

This can be considered as imprisoning Yichun Hou in Dali Temple.

Early in the morning, officials stood outside the Hall of Diligent Governance, whispering among themselves as they awaited His Majesty's summons. However, it seemed that today they would either have to wait a long time or His Majesty would be in no mood to summon them, because the Prince of Donghai rushed in impatiently as soon as court was over.

"Father, this has nothing to do with my maternal grandfather! How could he kill Li Xuan!"

“My maternal grandfather is investigating the real culprit in the White Horse Town case. How could he possibly kill someone to cover it up before he has found any evidence!”

"Isn't this just asking for trouble? Is Grandfather that stupid?"

As soon as the King of the East Sea finished speaking, his father, who was sitting behind the desk with his head down reading the memorials and seemed not to be listening to him, suddenly raised his head, grabbed the memorials, and threw them at him.

Do you really think I'm that stupid?

The Prince of Donghai was hit hard, feeling his father's strength; it hurt. He knelt down, feeling wronged and sad, saying, "Father, I didn't mean that..."

The emperor stood up and pointed at him: "That's clearly what you mean. Do you think I don't know the principles your maternal grandfather understood? Do I need you to teach me?"

The Prince of Donghai wasn't afraid of his father's scolding. He even sensed something else in the implication and his expression brightened: "Father, are you saying you know that my maternal grandfather wouldn't do such a thing?"

The emperor looked at him coldly without answering.

No answer was an answer in itself. The Prince of Donghai was very pleased: "Father, you know that either Li Xuan committed suicide out of guilt, or someone deliberately killed Li Xuan and framed him... Since Father knows this, why did you also imprison my maternal grandfather?"

Upon hearing this, the emperor sneered and was about to speak when a palace attendant's voice came from outside the hall: "Your Majesty, the Prince of Linhai has arrived."

The King of Linhai and the King of Donghai frowned, but didn't seem to care.

The emperor had never paid much attention to this younger brother, and he was also self-aware enough not to try to get close to the emperor.

It's not surprising that he came here now.

Li Xuan is dead.

With his trusted uncle dead, the nephew naturally had to come and cry to his father.

However, he was in front of his father, who couldn't care less about anyone else.

While the emperor was listening to the eunuchs, the Prince of Donghai shifted his knees slightly to make himself more comfortable kneeling, but suddenly he heard footsteps beside him.

It wasn't just one person; it seemed like two or three people walked in.

Who? Which eunuch is so blind?
The King of the East Sea turned his head and saw the King of the South Sea bowing respectfully, saying, "Father."

Hey?
what happened?

Was he deaf just now? Didn't he hear his father say to let people in?

Surely this kid didn't just walk in without permission.

Are they taking advantage of Li Xuan's death to act with impunity?
"No need for formalities," the emperor said, his expression concerned. "What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Prince Linhai stepped forward: "Father, my aunt..."

"What did your aunt send you to say to the Emperor?" The Prince of Donghai suddenly stood up, his expression displeased. "You are young, and in matters of state, you should not be swayed by others' instigation."

The Prince of Linhai looked at him and bowed respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty is right. I dare not speak recklessly, so..."

He then looked at the emperor.

“My aunt wanted to see me, but I refused. Although my uncle is a relative, this matter is not a family affair, but a matter of state affairs. I am young and ignorant and dare not speak rashly.”

The King of the East Sea frowned slightly, feeling that these words seemed to suit his taste, but something about them was also strange.

I dare not speak presumptuously, but have I said too much now?
This younger brother doesn't seem to be a talkative person...

"Your Highness, but you still have something to say to His Majesty, don't you?"

A woman's voice softly sounded.

Who? A palace maid of the Prince of Linhai? How dare she speak to His Majesty without being asked? The Prince of Donghai looked in the direction of the voice and saw a young girl standing behind the Prince of Linhai... She was not dressed as a palace maid, nor did she have the demeanor of one.

She stood upright, her demeanor relaxed, and even smiled at the emperor.

The King of Donghai looked at the Emperor and, seeing that the Emperor was also smiling, immediately said, "Oh, does Linhai have anything else to say?"

"Father, should I step in to appease the Li family?" the Prince of Linhai said loudly. "In order to quell the situation, the Marquis of Yichun has voluntarily entered the Dali Temple. If Father needs anything, I can also do some things."

The emperor laughed heartily, walked over, and patted his head: "No need. The situation may seem turbulent, but it's not scary. Your father is confident and can handle it. Just focus on your studies."

The Prince of Linhai responded, "Yes."

"Your Highness, are you relieved now?" the young woman said with a smile. "Let's not disturb His Majesty any longer."

The Prince of Linhai bowed solemnly to the Emperor, saying, "Your subject takes his leave." He then bowed to the Prince of Donghai, who stood there in a daze, saying, "Your Majesty, your subject takes his leave." After the ceremony, he followed the young girl and walked briskly outside.

"...Ah Sheng, can I go see my little horse in a bit?"

"...You can go after you finish today's homework."

"...Okay, okay, I'm almost finished writing."

The emperor watched the two leave hand in hand, listened to their conversation, and nodded with a satisfied expression.

“Father, this person—” the voice of the King of the East Sea rang out.

Before he could finish speaking, the emperor looked at him, his smile vanished, his expression darkened, and he interrupted him: "Who is this person! This is your younger brother. He is younger than you, and he treats you with utmost respect, calling you 'Royal Brother' at every turn. And you? You don't even call him 'younger brother'! Where have you learned your princely manners?!"

The King of the East Sea was stunned and furious: "I didn't..."

He wasn't referring to the Prince of Linhai; he instinctively blurted out that he wanted to ask who the girl was...

The emperor interrupted him again.

"What do you mean, 'you're not'?" He frowned at the Prince of Donghai. "He's so much younger than you, and his uncle died, yet he remained calm and composed, even knowing that my imprisonment of the Marquis of Yichun was pre-arranged with the Marquis to quell the situation. And look at you..."

Of course, he knew that the Prince of Linhai was not born this way.

Although Consort Li meticulously taught her son, the Prince of Linhai, to be intelligent every day, she also required him to adopt a respectful and humble attitude in front of the Empress and the Prince of Donghai. As a result, the child was unable to react and became dull and lifeless.

Ah Luo's teaching is still the best.

A-Luo said that although her birth mother made a mistake, she had the blood of her father, so she was only her father's child.

She said it this way and taught it this way, and although the time was short, the results of her teaching were already evident.

Moreover, A Luo is indeed remarkable. She personally killed Li Xuan, and after killing him, she was still able to teach Li Xuan's nephew well.

He finally understood the feeling of reassurance that children bring.

With such a daughter by his side, he had no worries.

The emperor couldn't help but laugh, then looked at the King of the East Sea again.

In comparison, this eldest son...

He didn't teach well, and besides, it wasn't his place to teach; there were too many people already teaching.

The result was this.

The emperor sneered, unwilling to say any more, and pointed a finger.

"You idiot, get out!"

……

……

"Who is that person?"

"A palace maid bestowed upon the Prince of Linhai by the Emperor?"

The Prince of Donghai, having been scolded by the emperor, naturally came to complain to his mother, expressing his resentment.

The Empress sat opposite him, pruning flower branches. After listening to her son's complaints, she didn't react much, seemingly numb. Upon hearing this, she simply said, "Yang Luo's maid."

Yes, she remembered this maid very clearly. She was arrogant and domineering, and she mocked and ridiculed the princess in public more than once.

"A maid?" The Prince of Donghai's eyes widened. "Yang Luo married Wei Jiao and went to Longxi, so why is she still in the capital?"

And then he ran to his father's side?
"Because the real culprit in Baima Town has not yet been found, Yang Luo requested His Majesty to keep this maid in the capital to continue monitoring the Baima Town case," the palace maid said from the side.

The Empress gave a mocking smile. Whether they were keeping an eye on the White Horse Town case or pestering the Emperor, the father and daughter knew perfectly well.

The King of the East Sea frowned.

Yang Luo was, of course, a familiar name to him.

My once proud younger sister now hides in the Princess Garden and refuses to come out to see anyone, all thanks to Yang Luo.

This Yang Luo first took away the position of the chief disciple that originally belonged to his younger sister, and then the rumor that she was the illegitimate daughter of the emperor caused his sister to be humiliated in public.

But in any case, this is just a matter between women.

The title of "Disciple of the Imperial Academy" is merely a title for studying; it is neither an official position nor a noble rank.

Even if she was the emperor's illegitimate daughter, she was still just a woman.

It has nothing to do with him, the eldest son, the future crown prince, and the future successor to the throne.

He didn't really care.

but now……

The maidservant left behind by that woman was able to enter His Majesty's Hall of Diligent Governance with the Prince of Linhai without prior notice.

Keep in mind, back then, he was still kneeling on the ground!
Not only did his father show him this way, but he also scolded him and drove him out because of the Prince of Linhai.

The King of the East Sea stood up, his hands clenched tightly at his sides.

This feels ominous.

(End of this chapter)