Hold the thick thighs tightly [My father is a traitor]

Chapter 450 The Emperor's Methods

This news was so shocking that the two eavesdroppers couldn't help but look at each other, their eyes full of astonishment and disbelief.

Just as Sheng Hongtong turned his head, his expression suddenly changed for some reason. He suddenly reached out and slapped the pastry out of Xiao Yining's hand, and quickly covered her mouth to prevent any sound.

After doing all this, he glared at the young woman who was approaching quietly - Lu Jiayi.

Lu Jiayi's smiling face froze instantly, and her hand holding the pastry began to tremble slightly due to this sudden change, looking a little stiff and awkward.

Little Yining was confused by the naughty boy's actions, but quickly came to his senses and tried to break free from his hand.

At this moment, Princess Zhaoyang's voice of uncontrollable anger could be heard from the palace: "Your Majesty...what exactly are you doing here? Are you here specifically to tear out your sister's heart?"

Sheng Jingchen remained calm, smiling faintly as he gathered his sleeves and covered the Buddhist beads again. His narrow eyes were slightly raised as he glanced at the woman who had lost her manners with a half-smile, without a trace of pity in his eyes.

"I am only reminding my sister that the reputation of the royal family has already been completely damaged by you. The world is silent only because I still have a little sympathy for Anping."

When Princess Zhaoyang heard this, her pretty face instantly lost color and her heart began beating violently, but she still forced herself to support her shaky body and slowly stood up from her seat.

She bowed slightly and said with a forced smile, "Royal brother, you just mentioned those concubines. Although some of them were given by my sister, they were just toys given by my sister to my nephew to help him understand the world. If this makes you unhappy, then my sister will apologize to you."

The emperor was not moved by these words. His already cold eyes glanced around the palace indifferently. Every corner of the palace was luxurious, showing off the princess' status, but also hinting at an inappropriate behavior.

Sheng Jingchen's gaze finally returned to the woman who was still leaning forward. His lips unconsciously pursed, and a hint of icy coldness appeared on them.

That subtle movement seemed to carry a tremendous force, dragging Princess Zhaoyang's already uneasy heart into a bottomless dark abyss, and a thin layer of sweat broke out on her forehead.

Then, she heard the emperor speak in a grim tone: "I haven't looked at you straight in the eye these years, but your heart has become bigger. No wonder you wantonly interfere in my affairs. Sister, why don't you tell me, besides promising you a son-in-law that suits you, what other benefits did the Xie family promise you? But I can't promise you a lifetime of glory?"

At the end of the words, a strong sense of sarcasm came over her. Princess Zhaoyang's mouth trembled slightly, and she wanted to defend herself, but looking at the emperor's cold eyes filled with murderous intent, her throat seemed to be stuck by a giant hand, and she lost her voice in an instant.

The entire palace was filled with a suffocating and solemn atmosphere, and time seemed to have stopped at this moment.

At this tense and depressing moment, there was a sudden crisp "bang" sound - the sound of porcelain breaking suddenly sounded, breaking the suffocating silence.

The sudden noise startled the duo who were eavesdropping. They stared at Lu Jiayi in astonishment. She was standing there, her body shaking violently and uncontrollably, and even her eyes were filled with extreme fear.

In just a few breaths, a tall shadow appeared quietly above the three people's heads like a ghost, completely covering them.

At that time, little Yining also took the opportunity to break free from the naughty kid's hand and gave the visitor a flattering smile.

Pei Dafu looked at the three daring little guys in front of him speechlessly. After shaking his head helplessly, he waved his hand gently, signaling them to hurry into the hall.

Sheng Hongtong gritted his teeth, glanced at the bad girl with disdain, then pulled Xiao Yining and walked into the hall.

At this moment, Princess Zhaoyang knelt down in front of the emperor as if she had lost her parents. The proud and arrogant look of the past had disappeared without a trace, and there was only fear and despair in her eyes.

Little Yining took a sneak peek, then hung his head, and stood tremblingly behind the naughty child, waiting for the emperor's decision.

The emperor's gaze swept over the three little ones one by one, pausing briefly at the red mark of the slap on the little kid's mouth, and then looked at the little girl at the end - Lu Jiayi.

Upon seeing this, Lu Jiayi hurriedly knelt on the ground with a plop. She lowered her head, not daring to look up at the emperor's face. She could only hear her own rapid breathing and sobs of fear.

Sheng Jingchen retracted his gaze and looked at Princess Zhaoyang again, issuing an ultimatum: "Royal sister, please don't exhaust my patience. I am only cultivating myself and have not put down my butcher knife."

Princess Zhaoyang's body trembled, her words full of sorrow: "Royal brother, you also know that Anping is my sister's worry. She told me that she would never marry, how could I bear it! She was also raised by you, can you bear to see her spend the rest of her life in loneliness?"

The emperor's eyelids drooped slightly, as if he was touched by these words, and as if he was pondering the truth of these words.

Xiao Yining, who was still in the mood to watch the fun, pursed her lips quietly. At the same time, she began to mutter in her heart that although Princess Anping never married, it was impossible for her to be lonely all her life. Not to mention her beauty and status that attracted many men to enter her harem, she later gave birth to a child for her second uncle.

Thinking of this, the little boy couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Now his future is unknown, and it is estimated that his second uncle will not have children.

Just as Xiao Yining was immersed in her own thoughts, the emperor finally ended his brief contemplation. He slowly opened his deep eyes that could not see through his emotions, and instructed Pei Dafu: "Send Princess Zhaoyang to Jingchen Temple for training, and pray for Anping to have a smooth life and find a husband of her dreams."

"Your Majesty..." Princess Zhaoyang looked up in disbelief, meeting the emperor's all-seeing gaze.

However, Sheng Jingchen had made up his mind and gave her a meaningful smile: "I hope that the love of the emperor's daughter will move the heavens, and Anping will not be wasted because of your sins. Send her over!"

As soon as he finished speaking, several eunuchs came forward and, ignoring Princess Zhaoyang's struggle and resistance, forcibly lifted her up and dragged her out.

Princess Zhaoyang burst into tears of fear. She twisted her body and shouted at the emperor at the top of her lungs, "Your Majesty, you clearly promised the clan that you would not harm your brothers and sisters again. You treat me like this, aren't you afraid that the clan will force you to abdicate?"

Facing Princess Zhaoyang's angry questioning, Sheng Jingchen looked nonchalant. He slightly turned his eyes to the side, admiring Princess Zhaoyang's face which was distorted by resentment with interest, and even curled up a sneer with evil taste at the corner of his mouth.

He suddenly realized, "Oh? Those useless people who rely on me to survive are actually planning to usurp the throne. No wonder you are so confident."

As soon as these words were spoken, Princess Zhaoyang was dragged out of Dening Palace, still shouting threats arrogantly, which gradually turned into begging for mercy, until she walked farther and farther away and the people in the palace could no longer hear her. Her wails were left to echo in the silent palace.