The Emperor's expression was grim.
His gaze swept over the several princes and the ancestors of the Duke's family, and he said in a deep voice.
"From today onwards, the resources that the Sima and Huangfu families are entitled to each year will be reduced by one-third. The eldest and third princes will go to the Hall of Contemplation for a year of self-reflection!"
"If you make mistakes again in the future, I will strip you of your qualification to compete for the crown prince!"
After the Emperor finished speaking, some rejoiced while others worried.
The second and sixth princes smiled brilliantly.
They were very satisfied with this outcome.
"No! Father, you can't do this. We are the victims! Why are you helping Zhang Yang, an outsider, instead of us?"
"That's right, please reconsider, Father. Zhang Yang's actions today are a provocation to imperial power. If such a person is not eliminated, he will surely become a great threat in the future!"
The first and third princes were anxious and cried out in injustice.
The Sima and Huangfu ancestors, upon hearing that their annual cultivation resources were halved, also changed their expressions and began to slander Zhang Yang.
"Your Majesty, what the two princes said is true. Zhang Yang is very strange, especially that crystal coffin, which is extremely sinister. I suspect he is in league with those descendants of King Mo."
"Such a person should be severely punished and absolutely cannot be tolerated!"
Boom!
"Are you planning to defy my orders?" The Emperor's face darkened, and a powerful surge of energy erupted from him, sweeping the four of them away.
"We dare not." The first prince and the other three spat out blood, hastily kneeling on the ground, not daring to say another word.
"Since you dare not, then each of you may leave!" the Emperor snorted coldly.
The first prince and the others turned and left with ashen faces, looking utterly dejected.
Tonight.
It was simply a nightmare for them.
The first and third princes had suffered continuous humiliation and beatings, and in the end, they had to go to the Hall of Contemplation for a year of self-reflection.
As for the Sima and Huangfu ancestors, they were also in a miserable state, with most of their accumulated vital energy absorbed by Zhang Yang.
They had thought that when the Emperor arrived, he would uphold justice for them.
Who would have thought that they would be severely punished in the end?
The four of them left with a suppressed anger and great dissatisfaction.
If this revenge is not taken, they are no gentlemen!
Zhang Yang!
Just you wait!
With the defeat of the first prince and the others, the second prince smiled and quickly bowed to the Emperor, saying respectfully.
"Father, you are wise. Thank you for upholding justice."
"Thank you, Father," the sixth prince also bowed.
However.
They were both too happy too soon.
After dealing with the first prince, the Emperor also snorted at the two of them.
"Hmph, you two are not much better. Don't spend all your time plotting against each other. If I find out again, you will also go to the Hall of Contemplation and be stripped of your qualification as crown prince."
This...
The Emperor's warning startled the second prince, who shook his head repeatedly.
Only the sixth prince remained the most composed.
He simply shrugged, showing no fear.
After all, he had no interest in the throne.
He just wanted to find his girlfriend, and the throne was not important at all.
Then.
The Emperor looked at the Lord of Qingcheng Mountain and sighed.
"I already know about Qingcheng Mountain's predicament, and I regret it. Please accept my condolences."
"I will have the second and sixth princes help you rebuild Qingcheng Mountain. I hope that after this, Qingcheng Mountain can regain its former glory."
After speaking.
The Emperor glared at the second and sixth princes.
"You two must cooperate fully with the reconstruction of Qingcheng Mountain. If you handle it poorly, you will be held accountable!"
The two of them nodded, not daring to be negligent.
After settling everything, the Emperor looked at Zhang Yang with a mysterious smile.
"Shall we talk?" the Emperor asked.
Zhang Yang frowned slightly, unsure what the Emperor wanted to talk to him about.
However, the Emperor's decisions just now had all been in his favor.
Thinking of this, Zhang Yang was no longer so wary.
Moreover.
Even if the Emperor really wanted to make a move against him.
With his current abilities, he was likely to be in grave danger.
"We can talk, but can I bring them with me? This capital is too dangerous, and I only trust myself," Zhang Yang said, pointing to Luo Yiren and Han Xiyao.
Hearing this.
Zhang Yang's mother, Luo Shan, suddenly smiled.
"Child, you go ahead. With me here, no one can harm your little girlfriend."
As she spoke, Luo Shan walked towards the two girls, Luo Yiren and Han Xiyao.
Zhang Yang thought for a moment, nodded, and followed the Emperor away.
As for Han Xiyao and Luo Yiren, they immediately panicked.
Was this meeting the parents?
Was it so sudden?
The two girls quickly tidied their appearances.
But after escaping and being slapped by the first prince, their hair was disheveled, and they looked very disheveled.
No matter how much they tidied up, they still looked the same.
"Aunt, can you give us some time?" Luo Yiren said awkwardly.
"It will be very quick, it won't take long," Han Xiyao also panicked.
Luo Shan smiled upon hearing this.
"I was like you too before. Let's go, I'll take you to wash up and tidy up."
Han Xiyao and Luo Yiren were stunned.
Seeing Luo Shan turn and walk towards the imperial palace, they quickly followed.
After washing up.
Han Xiyao and Luo Yiren finally managed to tidy themselves up.
Without any makeup, they had different styles, each with their own charm.
Luo Shan pulled the two of them to sit beside her, very pleased with their appearance.
"You are both truly beautiful. My son has good taste," Luo Shan said with a smile.
"Aunt, no, Zhang Yang and I have nothing going on," Luo Yiren quickly waved her hand.
Han Xiyao was right beside her, and she didn't want her to misunderstand.
Luo Shan smiled and stared at Luo Yiren, causing Luo Yiren to blush deeply.
Han Xiyao, being observant, already knew everything and had come to terms with it.
"Sister Yiren, actually, I already know. You can't wrong yourself, or I'll feel guilty," Han Xiyao said.
"Ah?" Luo Yiren was stunned.
But then she murmured, "How do you know? Who told you?"
"I saw it myself. It's not that hard to discover?" Han Xiyao rolled her eyes.
Now she had come to terms with it. During the time she was unconscious.
Not only Zhang Yang, but Luo Yiren had also worked hard for her to wake up.
Moreover, according to Zhang Yang, the Creation Water was personally refined by Luo Yiren.
With this alone, Han Xiyao had no reason to be angry.
In fact, strictly speaking, Han Xiyao was the one who came later.
"Sister Yiren, from now on, we'll be best sisters, and we'll both be taken advantage of by that big radish Zhang Yang!" Han Xiyao said with a smile.
Phew~
Luo Yiren's anxious heart secretly relaxed.
Fortunately, Han Xiyao was not angry about it.
"Okay, we'll always be best sisters, and from now on, we'll bully Zhang Yang together," Luo Yiren smiled, tightly holding Han Xiyao's hand.
Seeing this scene, Luo Shan also smiled.
As a parent, Luo Shan could see the situation between Zhang Yang and the two girls.
Since Zhang Yang found it difficult to handle, she, as his mother, naturally had to help him.
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