The Demonic Crown Prince

With a "pfft," Li Feng spat out a mouthful of tea and turned to run, but Li Yuan caught up with him in three quick steps, reversed the tip of his spear, and smashed the butt of the spear into Li Feng's back.

Li Feng stumbled and fell to the ground in the dust. Li Yuan rushed over and used the barrel of his gun to pin him down by his neck.

Then, Big Mouth swung his fist repeatedly, slapping Li Feng until he swayed from side to side, his mouth bleeding profusely.

"You, you're insane... Why are you hitting me?" Li Feng roared, spitting out blood.

"Why should I? Because I found out from Fang Li that you were the one who was plotting against me all along, so I have to give you a good beating!"

Li Yuan roared and continued fanning, fanning relentlessly.

These lurking demons and monsters are the most hateful; they must be given a good beating to vent our anger!

"You dare hit me without any evidence, just because of the words of a lowly woman? I... I'm going to report you to my father!"

Li Feng struggled desperately, but Li Yuan's gun itself weighed 56 jin (approximately 28 catties), and with Li Yuan pressing one hand on the gun, the pressure made Li Feng's face bulge with veins and his eyes pop out, and he looked like he was about to have trouble breathing.

He had no choice but to beg for mercy, "Hey, brother, fighting is fighting, but can you give me some fresh air..."

"Go to hell!" Li Yuan slapped him hard across the face again, and then kicked him more than three feet away before stopping.

This beating left Li Feng's face swollen like a pig's head, and he had so many ribs broken from being kicked that he was in so much pain he could barely breathe.

"Remember this, you little bastard, stop playing dirty tricks. If you've got the guts, fight me one-on-one. I guarantee you'll feel like you're flying high!"

Li Yuan pointed at Li Feng, shouldered his rifle, and turned to leave.

Li Feng stared intently at Li Yuan's retreating figure, his eyes filled with resentment and hatred. Then, he spat out blood mixed with two molars and fainted.

Li Yuanzhi walked triumphantly out of the courtyard, carrying his rifle, finally feeling satisfied with his anger.

This time, the blow wasn't too heavy, but it certainly wasn't light either. It wouldn't kill Li Feng, but it would be enough to keep him in bed for half a month.

As for the emperor, he wasn't worried at all.

If Emperor Jinglong had really killed Wang Dahai, he would have to seriously reconsider.

Since he wasn't killed, things are much easier now; he can unleash his full fighting power.

He had already disciplined the three of the four adult princes residing in the capital, demonstrating his strictness as the eldest brother.

As for that guy from Lingnan, no rush, there'll be plenty of time to deal with him later.

As long as he dares to come closer and invite trouble.

Then, carrying his big gun, he casually left the palace and returned with Scarface and his group.

When Emperor Jinglong arrived at Funing Garden after hearing the news, he was heartbroken to see Li Feng's miserable state.

"Your Majesty, the Third Prince is not in mortal danger, but he has four broken ribs, lost six teeth, and suffered a concussion, which will cause him to experience dizziness and vomiting for a few days..."

Two white-bearded imperial physicians reported to Emperor Jinglong in hushed tones.

"Your Majesty, the Prince of Qin is far too vicious and lawless. If he continues to abuse us like this, I fear he will beat up everyone in the court. I beg Your Majesty to punish the Prince of Qin..."

Xu Rui, still somewhat oblivious to the situation, thought he could now impeach Li Yuan and add fuel to the fire.

To everyone's surprise, Emperor Jinglong glared at him and shouted, "This is my family matter, what does it have to do with you, Duke of Qi? Get out!"

"Uh, this, this... Yes, Your Majesty, this old minister shall take his leave for now."

Xu Rui's face turned pale and then red after being scolded. He quickly retreated, but he was still puzzled. What was going on? Why was His Majesty actually protecting Li Yuan in a roundabout way?

Emperor Jinglong now naturally wanted to punish Li Yuan severely, even wanting to personally whip him.

But he can't.

Because in the imperial court, everyone with eyes could see that Wang Dahai was taking the blame for him, and he managed to protect Wang Dahai.

Li Yuan was furious. After capturing Fang Li, he must have learned about Li Feng's behind-the-scenes machinations. So he came over and beat Li Feng up, which was a way of venting his emotions.

But if he really wanted to punish Li Yuan, Li Yuan would definitely be dissatisfied and would bring up Wang Dahai's matter again and make a big fuss. How could Emperor Jinglong save face?

Moreover, Li Feng was indeed at fault, and Li Yuan had secretly seized on his weakness. Even if Emperor Jinglong wanted to protect Li Feng and help him get revenge, it would be difficult to explain. What if Li Yuan brought up the matter of Li Feng's assassination attempt in court? You must know that he had suppressed this matter, and Wang Dahai had not publicly reported it in court!

If their past is exposed again, they'll be utterly humiliated.

Therefore, Emperor Jinglong had no choice but to swallow his anger.

……

Outside the palace, Li Yuan, having changed his clothes and avoided all eyes and ears, made a low-key appearance in a secluded mansion in the capital.

That was also one of Wang Dahai's private residences outside the palace.

At this moment, Wang Dahai, who had been shot through the left shoulder and received fifty lashes, was lying there. His bandages had just been changed. Upon seeing Li Yuan appear before him, he showed no shock whatsoever. Instead, he struggled to sit up in bed, knelt down, and said with immense gratitude, "Thank you, Your Highness!"

"No need, just lie down." Li Yuan smiled slightly and pressed Wang Dahai down.

"On the way here, the prince's guesses were all correct. His Majesty did indeed become suspicious of me. This time can also be considered a test."

Even if I get through this test, I'm afraid that, given His Majesty's temperament, he might not be able to trust me again. That would be my death day, after all, I have offended so many people in the court!

If it weren't for the prince shooting me, taking me to the court, and demanding that His Majesty execute me, my death would probably have been imminent.

I sent Fang Li to monitor the Prince, but the Prince repaid evil with kindness and thought of everything for me. I really don't know how to thank the Prince!

Wang Dahai looked at Li Yuan, recalling the words Li Yuan had spoken to him on the way back to Beijing after Li Yuan had shot him into the air, and he still felt lingering fear.

He wasn't stupid. He now understood completely that if Li Yuan simply brushed this matter aside and didn't mention it, or even had Fang Li send back false information after seeing through everything, when Jing Long realized he had been deceived, he would definitely think that Wang Dahai had betrayed him. At that time, he would be dead without even a trace left.

Li Yuan's shot was a ruse, a desperate attempt to save him!

"Actually, gratitude is mutual. You clearly had a better way to get Fang Li to come to me quietly, but you chose to send him here yourself. If I still don't understand what's going on, then I don't deserve to be the King of Qin."

So, there's no need for further thanks. Give me the antidote, little sister Fang Li. I need a permanent solution, not a temporary one.

Li Yuanyi stretched out his hand.

"Okay, okay." Wang Dahai took out a medicine bottle and instructed, "This is a special antidote made by the Imperial Factory. Take one pill a day, and the poison will be neutralized in three days without leaving any aftereffects."

Li Yuan nodded and put the antidote away.

"I will be leaving the capital in two days, Eunuch Wang, take care!"

Li Yuan patted him on the shoulder.

"Your Highness, please take care!" Wang Dahai said, tears streaming down his face, nodding heavily.

Touching the 50,000 taels of silver notes in his pocket, he was even more moved!