The Rebirth of the Prince: Starting from Not Being a Doglicker

After listening to the Ninth Prince's full of complaints and grievances.

The Empress knew her youngest son's temperament and did not rush to speak.

If it were other princes or nobles, then it wouldn't matter.

Regardless of the truth of the matter, since her youngest son had been wronged, she was determined to send someone to demand an explanation.

However, this approach is not feasible when dealing with the Marquis of Shenwei's residence and the Zhou residence.

Although she doted on her youngest son, the Empress also knew how important the support of Su Yan and Zhou Wenjing was to her eldest son.

“My son, this time is different from the past. Marquis Shenwei and Grand Secretary of Qilin Pavilion are not ordinary nobles.”

"Their opinions and attitudes will have a great impact on whether your elder brother can remain in the Eastern Palace and ascend the throne in the future. Unless necessary, we should avoid making enemies with the Marquis of Shenwei's mansion and the Zhou family."

"Just bear with it this time, consider it as suffering some injustice for your older brother, okay?"

The Empress took the Ninth Prince's hand, made him sit beside her, and spoke softly and kindly to persuade him.

Upon hearing this, the Ninth Prince stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

In the past, no matter how great the disaster he caused, even if he kidnapped a noblewoman in the street and then dumped her body on the street afterwards.

The Empress Dowager did not blame him; she even helped him destroy all the evidence, allowing him to escape punishment.

Faced with the verbal and written criticisms of the court officials and the tearful accusations of that nobleman.

The Empress Dowager remained unconcerned, telling him privately that these so-called nobles and high-ranking officials were nothing more than lackeys guarding the land and herding the people for the Sima family.

He even dared to plot against his master, attempting to use this opportunity to demote him, a member of the imperial family, to a commoner.

They even shouted the slogan "Princes are subject to the same laws as commoners," trying to make him pay for the woman's life, which was utterly ridiculous.

And this time.

Zhou Qingyu ordered him to kill his horse and disturb the carriage first, yet he is expected to swallow his anger?

"Mother, you told me to be patient, but Su An humiliated me in the street. How can I swallow this insult?"

"If I don't fight back, the world will probably think that I, this prince, am a coward and a good-for-nothing!"

The Ninth Prince gripped the Empress's sleeve tightly, his eyes bloodshot and his expression agitated.

"Don't be angry, don't be angry..."

Seeing her youngest son so furious, the Empress quickly embraced him and comforted him gently.

"Ninth Brother, Mother is right. Right now, it's still my eldest brother's business that matters."

Just then, the Fifth Prince spoke in a gentle voice.

"Patience is only a temporary expedient. Ninth Brother, think it over carefully. When your elder brother inherits the throne, you, as his younger brother born of the same mother, will be the most honorable prince in our Great Jin, second only to the emperor."

"With his elder brother, the emperor, and his mother, the empress dowager, protecting him, what can't the ninth prince get?"

"When that time comes, my elder brother and mother will make Su An and Zhou Qingyu pay the price for what happened today."

The Empress nodded in agreement, even though she only kept the Fifth Prince as her personal concubine.

But the Ninth Prince was her most beloved child, her most precious youngest son.

If it weren't for the struggle for the throne, how could she have allowed her youngest son to suffer?

Even the Shenwei Marquis's Mansion and the Zhou Mansion are not acceptable.

When her eldest son ascends to the throne, all those titles like Marquis of Divine Might and Grand Academician of the Qilin Pavilion will be nothing more than servants who provide food and drink for her son.

After hearing this explanation, the Ninth Prince immediately felt that what his Fifth Brother said made a lot of sense.

Once his father dies and his elder brother ascends the throne, the Great Jin Dynasty will be under his control. At that time, he won't be able to avenge today's humiliation.

Even Su An's fiancée, Zhou Qingyu of the Zhou family, was not without his chances of getting his hands on her.

Actually, for the Ninth Prince, those few fine horses were nothing; the important thing was that Su An made him lose face in public.

Since we can't regain this face for the time being, we must try to make up for it in other ways.

A pretty and charming face came to mind.

A deep malice and lust were revealed on the Ninth Prince's pale and listless face, which was made even more pale by wine and women.

This delicate, naive girl is really fun to bully.

"Then I will not go looking for trouble with Su An and Zhou Qingyu."

"However, Your Majesty, you must issue an imperial decree that I wish to marry Su Wan, the daughter of Marquis Shenwei and the younger sister of Su An."

"Su Wan?"

The Empress gently shook her head.

She had seen Su Wan before; she had bright eyes and white teeth, and a graceful and charming figure—truly a beauty unparalleled in the world.

Moreover, it is said that he possesses exceptional swordsmanship talent and is also quite capable of governance, managing the vast Divine Might Marquis's mansion in an orderly manner.

Such a woman is a good match for her youngest son.

However, the Empress and the Crown Prince shared the same idea: Su Wan was reserved for the Crown Prince, who would become the future Empress.

So the Empress took the Ninth Prince's hand and said softly, "Your eldest brother has had his eye on Su Wan for a long time, little one, why don't you..."

The Empress was worried that the Ninth Prince would be angry because of her rejection, and was about to gently persuade him to choose another wife.

But the Ninth Prince spoke decisively.

“Alright, then I will find someone else. I want to marry Wang Shishi, the daughter of the General of the Cavalry. In addition, I also want the female guard by Su An’s side. She is the one who disturbed my carriage in the street.”

This is the Ninth Prince's true purpose.

He knew that his elder brother had taken a liking to Su Wan, and that the Ninth Prince's target was not her either.

His real targets are Wang Shishi and Danqing.

During the day, the Ninth Prince asked Zhou Qingyu if he could get to know Wang Shishi, but Zhou Qingyu interfered and he failed.

This time, he had his mother issue an imperial decree to marry Wang Shishi in a proper and respectable manner. What reason did Zhou Qingyu have to obstruct him?

After they get married, he will treat Wang Shishi well and take revenge for today's humiliation.

Wang Shishi is not difficult to obtain, but Danqing is Su An's confidante and highly valued by him, so getting her will not be easy.

But the Ninth Prince knew that if his mother had rejected him the first time, she would never have the heart to reject him a second time.

As expected, after some hesitation, the Empress nodded in agreement.

"Alright, then tomorrow I will summon the royal family to the palace and have Wang Shishi marry you. As for Danqing, I will also find a way."

"Thank you, Queen Mother."

Having received the answer he wanted, the Ninth Prince was satisfied.

It was getting late, so the Ninth Prince took his leave.

Upon seeing this, the Fifth Prince stood up, intending to leave the palace together.

The Empress's mature and charming voice rang out.

"Youngest son, go back first. You stay and chat with your mother for a while longer."

The Fifth Prince stiffened, then sat down again, a gentle smile on his face, but his heart was at peace.

Because of the Emperor's neglect, the Empress lived in the deep palace for a long time, and not only were her desires unfulfilled, but her mind also gradually became distorted.

Because the Emperor Jin was so badly injured, he stayed at home and had no interest in handling matters in the inner palace.

With no one to restrain her, the Empress became increasingly reckless in her actions.

Not only did she secretly send many fake eunuchs into the palace to defile the harem, but she also openly allowed the Fifth Prince to spend the night in the harem, and these past few days he has been indulging in debauchery every night.