After the engagement was called off, the senior sister of the sect took the initiative to consummate

Empress Nangong Liyue looked at the palace maid, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes. Admittedly, she was not a kind-hearted person.

On the contrary, her ability to secure the position of Empress was not solely due to her illustrious family background, but also inseparable from her ruthless methods.

But they also knew that the palace maid's family was innocent.

At this moment, the pale-faced boy stood up and chuckled as he tried to smooth things over, saying, "Mother, this matter is not her fault. If Father had intended to hide it, others would naturally not have known."

The young man smiled and looked at Empress Nangong Liyue, "When I first heard about this, I was also quite surprised."

The Empress's expression softened somewhat. "Since my son has pleaded for you, then so be it. You may leave."

The palace maid felt as if she had been granted a pardon and kowtowed repeatedly to express her gratitude.

"but……"

Empress Nangong Liyue changed the subject, "If such a thing happens again in the future, I will not let it go lightly."

"Yes, ma'am."

The palace maid retreated tremblingly.

Empress Nangong Liyue looked at the young man and said, "Chen'er, you are not feeling well. You should go back and rest early."

"My son, please retire."

The young man bowed slightly, turned and left Kunning Palace.

In a secluded spot, his face darkened, his previous warm smile vanished. "Whoever dares to challenge me for the position of Crown Prince is an enemy!"

After the boy left, the Empress's face darkened. She summoned the nanny beside her and said, "Go and investigate what exactly happened."

The nanny responded and left. A cold glint flashed in the Empress's eyes. "Whoever dares to compete with Chen'er for the position of Crown Prince will not have a good end."

……

Inside the imperial study of the palace, Emperor Qin sat at his desk, intently reading memorials and occasionally picking up a vermilion brush to make annotations.

In a corner of the study, several eunuchs stood quietly, and the entire imperial study was filled with a solemn and dignified atmosphere, which made people feel awe.

At this moment, the Grand Eunuch quietly approached the Emperor and whispered, "Your Majesty, the Prince has arrived in the capital."

Although he did not specify which prince it was, the Qin Emperor knew perfectly well.

Without looking up, he continued processing the memorials in his hands, and asked calmly, "Has anything happened?"

The Grand Eunuch first showered His Majesty with praise, saying, "Your Majesty is truly a visionary; you know everything that happens in the world without even leaving your house."

Then, he recounted what had happened at the city gate.

Upon hearing this, the Qin Emperor finally showed a reaction. "Oh? You mean that kid was harassed by those guys from the Ministry of Rites, who first indirectly insulted the Vice Minister of Rites as a dog, and then subtly mocked the Minister of Rites as a dog?"

The Grand Eunuch praised, "Indeed, His Highness the Prince is worthy of His Majesty's bloodline. Even though he was born into a commoner family, he still maintains the dignity of the royal family and can debate with a group of scholars without being at a disadvantage."

"Especially the questions 'Is it a wolf or a dog' and 'Upright is a dog' left the two Lord Mei speechless."

"interesting!"

The Qin Emperor nodded with a smile, then shook his head slightly. "That kid has only just arrived in the capital and he's already offended someone. That's really unwise of him."

The chief eunuch wisely refrained from responding and instead changed the subject, "Your Majesty, shall we summon His Highness the Prince?"

The Qin Emperor shook his head. "No rush. The water isn't completely muddy yet, and the demons and monsters haven't all come out."

The Grand Eunuch understood and said nothing more.

This Grand Eunuch was also a legend.

He was born into a prestigious family and was exceptionally intelligent from a young age. He was well-read and talented.

Thanks to his talent, he had a smooth career and rose to the position of Magistrate of Xianyang.

The Magistrate of Xianyang was the highest administrative official in Xianyang City, responsible for managing the city's political affairs, public security, and other matters.

During his tenure, he worked diligently and conscientiously, dedicating himself to improving the well-being of the people.

He implemented a series of reforms, strengthened public security in Xianyang, and greatly improved the social order of the city.

At the same time, he also focused on developing the economy, encouraging commerce and trade, and promoting the prosperity and development of Xianyang City.

Under his rule, the people lived in peace and prosperity, praising him highly and calling him "the upright and just official".

However, in the capital city, where even a stone thrown could hit a powerful figure, he was ultimately burdened by his good reputation.

As the saying goes: If you walk by the river often enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet!

In a case involving the sons of aristocratic families and commoners, he upheld the law impartially and severely punished the sons of aristocratic families, thus incurring the contempt of all the aristocratic families in the capital.

They impeached him every few days.

Integrity is not a reliable indicator in the currents of officialdom.

Ability is insignificant in the face of overwhelming power.

It gained a good reputation, but it also brought it down.

Ultimately, whether due to a bleak future or a sense of resentment, he castrated himself and volunteered to serve the emperor.

His achievements were recognized by the Qin Emperor, who appointed him as the Grand Steward of the Palace, responsible for managing the affairs of the palace.

……

Qin Yichen engaged in subtle verbal exchanges with the officials of the Ministry of Rites throughout the journey. He used no vulgar language, yet every word he uttered was sharp and incisive.

Their fighting power is in no way inferior to that of the village auntie.

So much so that the moment he stepped into the post station, Mei Limao led the officials from the Ministry of Rites away.

Qin Yichen watched Mei Limou and his group flee in a disheveled state, a cold smile curling at the corner of his lips. "Tch, with this little fighting strength, they dare to fight me?"

Back in the day, I even made the village auntie cry with my sharp retorts, and I left the headmaster speechless.

Lin Wuyang gave Qin Yichen a thumbs-up in admiration, "Your Highness, you are truly amazing!"

Qin Yichen waved his hand dismissively, "It's not that I'm powerful, it's that they're too weak!"

"Your Highness, you must be tired from your journey. Please rest early. This humble general will return to report to His Majesty!"

Lin Wuyang bowed and stepped back to the threshold. Just as he was about to step out the door, he suddenly heard Qin Yichen call out softly.

"and many more!"

Lin Wuyang slowly turned around, looking embarrassed. "Your Highness, do you have any further instructions?"

Qin Yichen toyed with an exquisite jade pendant in his hand, his eyes gleaming: "Am I that scary? I just want to ask, when will I have an audience with the Emperor!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Wuyang paused, nearly losing his balance, and muttered to himself: Aren't you scary?

I haven't forgotten how the officials from the Ministry of Rites were just speechless and blushing with embarrassment because of your rebuttal.

He looked somewhat embarrassed. “Your Highness, when I will be able to enter the palace to meet the Emperor is truly beyond my knowledge. Please rest assured, if His Majesty summons me, I will come to inform him immediately.”

Qin Yichen nodded, "Alright, thank you for your hard work these past few days. By the way, please take good care of him!"

He hasn't forgotten Yun Ruoxi.

Before entering the city, considering that he was new to the place, he feared that bringing a stunningly beautiful woman with him would invite criticism.

He then instructed Lin Wuyang to settle Yun Ruoxi outside the city, where several shadow guards were secretly stationed to protect her.

Lin Wuyang, with a solemn expression, cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, please rest assured, this humble general will immediately arrange for several maids to go and take care of you."

After speaking, he bowed again, then walked out of the room with steady steps and quickly disappeared into the courtyard of the post station.

After returning to his room, Qin Yichen immediately sat cross-legged, preparing to cultivate.

After all, he had only recently obtained the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, and had not yet had time to study and familiarize himself with it in detail.