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

Lin Zhiyuan whispered from the side, "Your Highness Prince Jin, if the Sixth Prince gets involved, things might become difficult."

A resolute glint flashed in Qin Yichen's eyes. "It doesn't matter. I want to see who can protect him today."

At this moment, the crowd suddenly parted, and Qin Muchen rode slowly over on horseback. "Brother, what's going on? Why are you making things difficult for Young Master Mei because of personal grudges?"

"Dismount and speak to me!"

Qin Yichen's eyes widened in anger. "This man attempted to murder me in the street! What? Is my royal brother planning to protect him?"

He couldn't stand Qin Muchen's servile remarks, and since the two already had a grudge, he naturally wouldn't tolerate him.

Upon hearing this, Qin Muchen's expression changed, but he still obediently dismounted.

“Your Majesty, how could I dare to protect a criminal? However, we are on the street in full view of everyone. If we handle this improperly, it may damage the dignity of the royal family. It would be better to let Young Master Mei leave first, and then decide what to do after we have found out the truth.”

Qin Yichen snorted coldly, "Is my royal brother joking? I saw it with my own eyes, do I still need to investigate?"

Qin Muchen approached Qin Yichen and said softly, "Your Majesty, please calm down. The Mei family's influence is deeply entrenched; a single move could have far-reaching consequences. We must not act rashly."

Qin Yichen glanced at the growing crowd of people around him and couldn't help but sneer inwardly, "What does that have to do with me?"

I'd love to make a big fuss about this!

Just then, the previously silent Young Master Mei suddenly shouted, "Your Highness Prince Jin is slandering me! When did I ever plot against you? It was clearly you who destroyed my carriage first, and I was defending myself!"

Qin Yichen's eyes widened. "Oh ho, you're getting cocky now, aren't you? You actually dare to bite me back?"

Just as he was about to lash out, Lin Zhiyuan spoke first: "Young Master Mei, don't talk nonsense. I believe His Highness Prince Jin would not do such a thing. If you continue to spout nonsense, you'd better come back with me to the Ministry of Justice prison for questioning."

As he spoke, he gave Qin Yichen a wink.

Qin Muchen glanced at Young Master Mei, then at Qin Yichen. "Brother, perhaps Young Master Mei was just confused for a moment. Please, for my sake, let's just let it go, shall we?"

"For your sake?"

Just as Qin Muchen's eyes were filled with hope, Qin Yichen scoffed and said disdainfully, "You have absolutely no face with me!"

Having said that, he waved his arm lightly, like a general commanding his troops, and said sternly, "Minister Lin, immediately order your men to throw this Young Master Mei and the Sixth Prince, who is protecting criminals, into the Ministry of Justice's prison!"

Lin Zhiyuan looked troubled: "Your Highness Prince Jin, this is not a good idea. After all, the Sixth Prince has a special status."

Qin Yichen remained unmoved. "In my eyes, there is only right and wrong. I have no special status. If you commit a crime, you must be punished. The emperor is subject to the same laws as the common people!"

These words immediately resonated with the onlookers.

"Well said! The emperor is subject to the same laws as the common people!"

"Yes, why should those with status and background escape legal punishment? I support His Highness Prince Jin!"

"..."

Seeing the crowd's gossip, Qin Muchen immediately became flustered and blushed, "Brother, how could you treat me like this?"

There are two reasons why he did not resist.

First, he is in the wrong in this matter.

Secondly, it's out of habit that they pretend to be delicate and weak.

Qin Yichen looked at him coldly, "Since you dare to protect criminals, you should have thought about the consequences."

After saying that, he turned to face the onlookers and said with a righteous and awe-inspiring expression, "I, Qin Yichen, hereby swear that I will never coexist with evil for the rest of my life!"

As he spoke, he raised his right hand, palm up, and the oath echoed in the air. Every word was like a heavy hammer, striking everyone's heart and making them involuntarily straighten their spines.

Among the onlookers, an elderly man leaning on a cane nodded gently, his eyes gleaming with admiration.

Although the children did not understand the deeper meaning, they still felt the awe-inspiring power. They puffed out their little chests, imitating Qin Yichen's appearance, and raised their tender little hands, as if they were also making a silent vow.

Some people whispered among themselves, while others looked on with awe.

Seeing this, a fierce glint flashed in Qin Muchen's eyes. "Qin Yichen, don't regret what you've done today!"

Of course, he only dared to say this in his heart.

As the crowd gradually dispersed, Lin Zhiyuan slowly walked to Qin Yichen's side and said softly, "Although His Highness Prince Jin's actions are righteous in their sacrifice of family, they will also offend many powerful figures, and there will likely be many obstacles in the future."

Qin Yichen raised his head slightly, "I have acted uprightly and sat honestly, so why should I fear others? Besides, if even I fear power, where is justice in this world?"

As if sensing the topic was getting a bit heavy, he half-jokingly said, "Lord Lin, I arrived at my post with results to show. I haven't disappointed you, have I?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiyuan smiled and clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying, "Your Highness Prince Jin is brave and decisive, and I admire you greatly."

Qin Yichen gently patted his shoulder, "Next, I will be working under Lord Lin for a month, and I will need your guidance."

"Your Highness Prince Jin is joking."

Lin Zhiyuan cupped his hands in greeting, "It is truly my honor to have His Highness Prince Jin personally come to guide me."

……

"Does the emperor have the same laws as commoners?"

Inside the palace, in the imperial study, Emperor Qin had been muttering this phrase to himself ever since he received a report from his subordinates about what had happened on Vermilion Bird Avenue.

Ye Buqun saw it all and was anxious.

He couldn't help but feel a little resentful that Qin Yichen was so immature.

Is it acceptable to casually utter such treasonous words?

Look how much your father is turning into a recluse.

If it weren't for your status as a prince protecting you, your head would have been chopped off eight hundred times over.

The Qin Emperor frowned, and his hands clenched unconsciously beneath his dragon robe, as if trying to hide his emotions in his palms.

The candlelight flickered in the imperial study, reflecting the complex expression on his face, sometimes solemn, sometimes helpless.

Ye Buqun stepped forward lightly, trying to soothe him with his eyes, but Qin Emperor suddenly stood up.

The table beside the dragon throne swayed slightly due to the excessive force, and the brushes and ink on it jumped and splashed a few ink stains, just like the current situation.

Unpredictable and difficult to control.

The Qin Emperor's eyes were sharp as knives, a bitter smile playing on his lips, his voice low and powerful: "What a fine saying, 'The emperor is subject to the same laws as the common people!'"

Hmph, those were the words my own son said.

If it were any other arrogant and ignorant fool, I'd like to see whether his head is harder or my blade is faster.

The way is:

A smile from an emperor can mean the difference between life and death!

The emperor was so angry that he laid down millions of corpses!

After much deliberation, the Qin Emperor made a momentous decision: "Guards, write 'The emperor is subject to the same laws as the common people' into the law, and post notices in Xianyang to announce it!"

This left Ye Buqun speechless with shock, as if struck by lightning, frozen in place.

"Your Majesty...is this really the case?"

The Qin Emperor gave a barely audible "hmm".

Ye Buqun seemed to see the wheels of history roaring forward at this moment, crushing the old system and opening a new chapter.

Emperor Qin suddenly seemed to have thought of something, "Furthermore, issue my decree: the Sixth Prince is unable to distinguish right from wrong and is unclear about grudges, so he is ordered to reflect on his actions in the Ministry of Justice prison for one month!"

"According to the order."

Ye Buqun bowed and withdrew.

……

"Damn it, stand at attention and speak!"

Inside the Ministry of Justice prison, Qin Yichen slapped Young Master Mei across the face with a backhand, saying, "Don't you understand the principle of standing at attention when being hit and taking insults seriously?"

"No... Your Highness Prince Jin, I understand the reasoning."

Young Master Mei looked at the spirit-binding ropes that were thicker than his thumb and felt extremely aggrieved. "But I'm tied to the interrogation chair, so I can't even stand up straight."

Snapped……

Another resounding slap landed on Qin Yichen's face. His eyes widened in anger as he roared, "Then you won't talk?"

"Pfft hahaha..."

Qin Muchen, who was tied to the interrogation rack, laughed out loud, "I'm sorry, Your Majesty, I've disturbed your interrogation. I just couldn't help myself. Please continue."

"Is it funny?"

Qin Yichen walked towards him with a gloomy expression.

……