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At this moment, he was so frightened that he covered his mouth.
The guard who had brought the news earlier finally rushed over to the Imperial Study.
"Your Majesty, something is wrong!"
The guard was panting heavily as he reported.
It was clear that he had run too fast and hadn't recovered yet.
Emperor Qing glanced calmly at the guards and frowned slightly.
"What's wrong now? Why are you in such a hurry?"
"Catch your breath and speak slowly."
He glanced at Eunuch Hou again and said indifferently.
"As a palace guard, how could you be so flustered and lose your composure in the face of such a situation!"
"Ask Gong Dian later how he manages his subordinates."
Chapter 125 Emperor Qing's Wrath! Filial Piety is the Simplest Principle!
The guard's breathing finally calmed down, and he knelt down to report.
"Your Majesty, something has happened at Hanguang Palace."
"Eunuch Hong, acting on the Empress Dowager's orders, commanded Mr. Su to kneel and receive instruction."
"But Mr. Su...he..."
They protected him, he, he stammered for a long time.
However, he was never able to utter a complete sentence.
His face was flushed, and his eyes were still filled with tension.
It's unclear whether he was nervous about meeting the emperor or about the name 'Mr. Su'.
In short, they still couldn't say what was wrong with Mr. Su.
Actually, it's not really the guards' fault.
He was also quite shocked today.
That's when he completely lost his rare composure.
He knew before he entered the palace that there were many interesting things happening there.
But unexpectedly, upon entering the palace, he encountered such an astonishing event.
What I saw at Hanguang Hall today was truly shocking and appalling.
That's Eunuch Hong!
Who in the palace doesn't know him?
Both their status and their fighting prowess are terrifyingly strong.
They were the ones who worked in the palace.
Who wouldn't carefully avoid Eunuch Hong?
But today, Eunuch Hong was forced to kneel down so readily?
I must say, Mr. Su is truly amazing.
When the guards saw that scene, they were secretly full of admiration.
However, he dared not say this aloud; he could only sigh inwardly.
Eunuch Hou looked up and glanced at His Majesty the Emperor.
His Majesty seems to be losing patience.
So he looked at the guard with a furious expression and shouted.
"What's wrong with Mr. Su?"
"Speak quickly."
The guards said nervously.
"Mr. Su did not kneel."
With a backhand slap, he made Eunuch Hong kneel down before him.
“The bluestone slabs in front of the Hanguang Hall have all cracked from kneeling.”
"The princes happened to be there and were all terrified."
It must be said that this guard might be a newcomer to the palace.
He doesn't speak when he's quiet, but when he does, it's truly astonishing.
Not only did it vividly describe the scene in front of Hanguang Hall.
They even described the stunned expressions on the princes' faces.
Eunuch Hou was startled upon hearing this.
He knew all too well the importance of words in the palace.
A slight misstep could lead to death.
He subconsciously smacked the guard on the head with the whisk in his hand and whispered.
"Foolish thing, 'terrified'."
"Is this a term that can be used to describe the princes?"
This guard clearly didn't want his own head.
They dare to spout any nonsense!
With a flick of his whisk, Eunuch Hou struck the guard on the head, who had uttered such startling words.
After another 120 minutes, he suddenly looked up, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes.
Then it dawned on me that the description of the princes wasn't the point.
He had been led astray by the guard's ramblings.
Mr. Su slapped Eunuch Hong so hard that he was forced to his knees and couldn't get up!
This is the most important thing!
Eunuch Hou was immediately startled.
The shock surged through my heart like a raging tide.
His cloudy eyes were wide open, his face filled with disbelief.
Mr. Su? What did he do?
Who did he slap so hard that he couldn't get up from kneeling down?
Eunuch Hong is the person the Empress Dowager trusts the most!
In this palace, Eunuch Hong held a very important position.
Even he, when he met Eunuch Hong, still had to show him some respect.
How dare Mr. Su commit such a heinous act?
Moreover, Eunuch Hong's cultivation level is so high.
That was someone everyone in the palace revered.
He was none other than Yan Xiaoyi, the renowned commander of the Imperial Guards and a ninth-rank archer.
They might not even be able to defeat Eunuch Hong.
How could this be? Mr. Su was forced to kneel down with a single slap.
The more Eunuch Hou thought about it, the more unbelievable it seemed, and the shock he felt was beyond words.
Mr. Su, isn't your cultivation level... Grandmaster?!
Once the idea took hold, it grew wildly in his heart like weeds.
At this moment, Eunuch Hou's face was filled with extreme shock.
I couldn't believe my ears.
And it wasn't just Eunuch Hou who couldn't believe his ears.
Emperor Qing sat upright on the dragon throne in the imperial study. (The last sentence appears to be a fragment and doesn't translate directly.)
His gaze was cold and piercing, as if it could see through everything. 8
His cold gaze swept over the kneeling guards below the hall.
"What? Say that again?"
"What happened in Hanguang Hall?"
"It must be explained exactly as it is, word for word, without omitting a single detail."
Emperor Qing's voice was deep and authoritative, carrying an undeniable power.
His powerful aura caused the guards to tremble slightly.
Compared to Eunuch Hou's utterly shocked expression. 6
The emperor's expression, however, became noticeably calmer.
His face was stern, showing no sign of panic.
It was as if everything was still under his control.
However, only Emperor Qing himself knew the truth.
The news also stirred up a huge wave in his heart.
Emperor Qing clearly hadn't missed what the guard had just said.
Instead, he needed to confirm the authenticity of the message again.