The prince is fierce: Who dares to steal my woman?

Upon hearing this, Wei Wuji shook his head slightly, forcing a smile: "My son is out of danger."

However, Xiao Jinyan did not give up. He continued, "That's not right, Duke Qin. I remember that when the Crown Prince of Wei suddenly foamed at the mouth and his eyes rolled back, his condition was critical, and he seemed to be seriously injured. Although I am not skilled in medicine, I know that human life is of paramount importance. How could I not have doubts?"

Seeing this, Liu Kun turned his gaze to Wei Wuji again, asking in a tone that left no room for doubt: "Duke of Qin, is what Xiao Jinyan said true?"

Wei Wuji's expression became complicated. He looked at Liu Kun, then at Xiao Jinyan, and finally took a deep breath, his tone firm: "Your Majesty, my son is indeed unharmed. We must investigate the matter of Xiao Jinyan and Princess Heyang's rebellion immediately. This matter is of utmost importance, concerning the safety of the nation!"

Liu Kun's sharp gaze was fixed on Wei Wuji's seemingly calm yet turbulent face. He thought to himself: This man's words are evasive; he must be hiding something.

So, he turned his head slightly and slowly said to Zhu Guang, the chief eunuch with a gloomy face beside him, "Zhu Guang, have you heard about the conflict between Xiao Jinyan and Wei Kui? What exactly happened?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Guang's dry, duck-like voice echoed in the hall, carrying a hint of mockery and disdain: "Your Majesty, as far as this old servant knows, this matter is quite complicated. That day, Prince Wei, for some reason, suddenly had an idea and secretly went to the Mianyue Pavilion. As you know, the Mianyue Pavilion is a place where the city's powerful and wealthy seek pleasure."

"When Prince Wei went there, he took a fancy to the beautiful woman named Yang Rong, who was the lover of Protector Xiao. He wanted to do something improper to her, but when Protector Xiao learned of this, he was furious. Without saying a word, he rushed to Mianyue Pavilion and knocked Prince Wei to the ground with a single punch. The blow was so powerful that it caused Prince Wei to lose his mind and become a mentally impaired person."

At this point, a hint of schadenfreude flashed in Zhu Guang's eyes, as if the palace intrigues and tragedies were nothing more than topics for casual conversation.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan wore a heartbroken expression, as if he had just heard the most tragic news in the world.

"What? I, Xiao Jinyan, actually struck so hard that I turned Prince Wei into an idiot?"

His voice trembled, and his eyes were filled with disbelief. "Oh, Brother Wei, we were once officials in the same court. How can I bear to see you fall into such a state? You are truly pitiful!"

After saying that, he pretended to wipe his eyes with his sleeve, looking as if he had really lost a close friend.

However, before the drama could end, Xiao Jinyan abruptly changed the subject, his gaze sharp as he looked directly at Wei Wuji, his tone filled with sincerity and apology: "Duke of Qin, I, Xiao Jinyan, am largely to blame for this. At the time, I only intended to teach that arrogant Wei Kui a lesson, but alas... I never imagined it would lead to such a disaster. Please, Your Excellency, be magnanimous and forgive my rash actions."

Wei Wuji's face turned ashen, as if scorched by flames. He leaped off the ground like an enraged lion, charging straight at the leisurely Xiao Jinyan. Each step he took was earth-shattering. He roared, "Xiao Jinyan, I, Wei Wuji, will not rest until you've done this! You have humiliated me like this, and I swear I will get justice!"

However, before his fist could even touch Xiao Jinyan's clothes, he was quickly grabbed by the ministers on either side. Their strength was like an impenetrable wall, firmly sealing Wei Wuji's anger within this small space. Wei Wuji struggled, his roars echoing in the empty hall, but to no avail.

At this moment, Xiao Jinyan smiled calmly: "Duke, please calm down. Right and wrong will be judged by the people."

Sitting on his high seat, Liu Kun frowned as he surveyed the sudden farce, his voice carrying an undeniable authority: "What kind of behavior is this! Is the imperial court a place for you to run wild?"

Then, Liu Kun turned his gaze to Zhu Guang, who was standing to the side, and asked with a hint of inquiry in his tone, "Zhu Guang, do you know what exactly is going on between Xiao Jinyan and Princess Heyang?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Guang glanced cautiously at Liu Kun, then quickly lowered his head and slowly said, "Your Majesty, this old servant does know that a few days ago, Commander Xiao went to the princess's residence and drank tea and wine with the princess. Until late at night, Commander Xiao... stayed in the princess's boudoir."

A sharp glint flashed in Liu Kun's eyes: "Is there any ulterior motive between Xiao Jinyan and Princess Heyang?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Guang's face turned even paler. He hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "This... this old servant really dares not make any presumptions. But in the dead of night, a man and a woman alone in a room will inevitably attract gossip."

Liu Kun frowned, his mind churning with complex thoughts. He carefully considered the ins and outs of these events, the rumors about Xiao Jinyan and Princess Heyang—these were nothing more than trivial matters of romance among the powerful. What truly troubled him was whether Xiao Jinyan had indeed committed the grave offense of treason.

After careful consideration, Liu Kun gradually leaned towards a more moderate conclusion—Xiao Jinyan and Princess Heyang might have had an affair, but there seemed to be no conclusive evidence of treason. As for Wei Wuji, his hatred for Xiao Jinyan clearly stemmed from the unfortunate fate of his son, Wei Kui, thus making his accusation of false accusation obvious.

At this moment, Xiao Jinyan remained calm and said, "Your Majesty, I am well aware that I acted impulsively and accidentally beat the Crown Prince of Wei into an idiot. I know the gravity of this sin. To express my sincere apology, I am willing to offer ten carefully selected beauties from Jiangnan to the Duke of Qin, hoping that this will lessen my sins."

Upon hearing this, Liu Kun's lips curled into a subtle smile, his eyes flashing with admiration: "Xiao Jinyan, you are quite shrewd. It's commendable that you can admit your mistakes and correct them. But remember, don't act so rashly in the future!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan quickly replied, "Your Majesty's teachings will be remembered by this humble subject!"

Then, his gaze turned to Wei Wuji, whose face was ashen, and his tone was both mocking and warning: "Duke of Qin, your good health is a blessing to the country. While you are still young, why not have a few more sons to continue the Wei family bloodline? You should know that the ten beauties from Jiangnan that I sent to you are not only beautiful, but they are all still virgins. You are like an old cow eating young grass."

"However, if a new heir is born in the future, I hope that the Duke will be strict with himself and not let his son repeat the same mistakes, causing trouble again and bringing unnecessary disaster upon himself. You know, you can eat anything, but you can't play around with women!"

After speaking, Xiao Jinyan smiled gently, a smile that contained both a sense of relief for past grievances and a subtle warning for the future.