After my whole family overheard my thoughts, they went berserk.

Luo Jialin had some connection with Si Pei'an, and before the matter was fully investigated, he wanted to protect the Si family's reputation.

Despite the great commotion at the Si residence, the fact that he was taken away at night went unnoticed by others.

The streets were quiet, and everyone was asleep, except for one courtyard in the princess's residence where an oil lamp was still lit.

"You worthless slut, how dare you secretly meet with the Third Prince behind my back! What is your relationship with him, and why did you betray me?"

Bai Haoxing sat in a wheelchair, holding a whip in his hand, lashing Qiu Tang's body repeatedly.

Qiu Tang knelt before him, held down by two servants. She was in a terrible state, having been tortured by Bai Haoxing for several hours.

Bai Haoxing took Princess Qingling's words to heart in the morning.

He knew he couldn't satisfy her, but Qiu Tang couldn't cheat on him and find other men!

As soon as Qiu Tang left the princess's residence, he ordered the two servants to secretly follow her. Unexpectedly, she actually went to Qingya Tower to meet the Third Prince in secret.

What a disgrace this is for him!

"I didn't, my husband, I really didn't..." Qiu Tang begged Bai Haoxing for forgiveness.

She cannot admit it unless he catches her.

Otherwise, she would have died.

"Still denying it? How many times have you secretly met with the Third Prince at Qingya Tower? When exactly did you start seducing him? Do you think I can't satisfy you, so you go out and seduce other men?"

Qiu Tang shouldn't have provoked him like that!

"Slap!" Bai Haoxing gritted his teeth and slapped her hard.

He hated Qiu Tang to the core; she shouldn't have gone out to steal food at this time!

"I really didn't, my husband, please let Tang'er go, okay?" Qiu Tang was covered in blood and her face was pale as she pleaded bitterly.

Bai Haoxing was not about to let her go.

Qiu Tang touched the last vestige of his dignity as a man!

Now, he's just a cripple, unable to even stand up.

In the future, whenever he sees Qiu Tang, he will remember the humiliation of today.

"Tell me, when did you get involved with the Third Prince? How many times have you slept with him? How do you usually try to please him? Do you think that only he can satisfy you?"

Qiu Tang gritted her teeth, a cold smile playing on her lips.

Yes, only the Third Prince could satisfy her, both physically and psychologically.

The feeling of seeking pleasure with the man you love is definitely different.

In short, he is definitely not a disgusting person like Bai Haoxing.

Knowing full well that he was incapable, he still forced her to please him. Every time she did that, she felt like vomiting!

"Speak up!" Bai Haoxing still wanted to salvage what little dignity he had left.

Although he did not love Qiu Tang, Qiu Tang was his Crown Princess, so she had to be loyal to him!

"Qiu Tang, look at me! Tell me, do you think I'm better than the Third Prince? If you say you don't like the Third Prince, I'll spare your life!"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tang couldn't help but sneer.

She couldn't bring herself to say those words.

She loved the Third Prince more than any other man in the world.

How can someone as abnormal as Bai Haoxing be compared to the Third Prince?

"What are you laughing at?" Bai Haoxing glared at her angrily and slapped her hard.

The more he smoked, the more Qiu Tang sneered, her eyes filled with contempt.

This contempt touched a nerve in Bai Haoxing!

"Very well, since that's the case, then I'll show you whether the Third Prince treats you better or I do!"

He gave Qiu Tang a formal title, yet she was still not satisfied.

If the Third Prince truly loves her, why doesn't he marry her and bring her into his household?

Qiu Tang looked at Bai Haoxing and said coldly, "Bai Haoxing, do you know how pathetic you are? You are clearly a cripple, yet you still dare to dream of comparing yourself to the Third Prince?"

"Look at yourself in this wretched state! Haven't you already gotten your just desserts? You're about the same age as the Third Prince, but he's of noble birth and has a harem of wives and concubines. And what about you? Even in your current state, if a woman is willing to marry you, you still won't treat her well. You deserve to be cuckolded!"

The phrase "He deserved to be cheated on" completely shattered Bai Haoxing's pride!

He never felt that he was any less capable than the princes; it was just that his mother was a bit unlucky.

Now, Qiu Tang is provoking him in this way, which is nothing more than tearing apart his last bit of self-esteem.

He hated everyone, and he hated Qiu Tang's infidelity even more!

"Snapped!"

He lashed the whip hard across Qiu Tang's body, as if he were beating a puppet.

Qiu Tang's body was numb with pain, covered in blood, and she felt so cold, as if she were about to die.

"Wake her up with water!" Bai Haoxing ordered coldly.

The attendant took a bucket of ice water and poured it directly over her head.

At this moment, Qiu Tang regained consciousness. She couldn't die; she hadn't seen the Third Prince yet.

She wanted to spend her life with the Third Prince and become his Empress in the future.

Moreover, she has already helped him eliminate an opponent, which will remove one obstacle from his future path.

"Throw her at the gate of Prince Zheng's mansion. I want to see if the Third Prince will actually save her!"

He didn't believe the Third Prince would be interested in a woman that Bai Haoxing didn't want!

Late at night, Qiu Tang, covered in wounds, was thrown in front of the Zheng Prince's Mansion.

At night, the gates of Prince Zheng's mansion were tightly shut. She struggled to climb the steps, hoping to see the Third Prince.

No matter what, she had to hold on.

The next day.

In the Chaoyun Hall, civil and military officials spoke very enthusiastically.

"Your Majesty, Lord Si has colluded with the Sangnan Kingdom, which is a heinous crime and must be severely punished!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, Lord Si has failed your expectations. You valued him so much and nurtured him, yet he has committed the act of colluding with the enemy and betraying the country!"

"Recently, envoys from various countries have come to pay tribute, and we have repeatedly tried to avoid suspicion. We never expected that this Lord Si would be so audacious and reckless. This is a serious crime!"

The ministers seconded the motion.

The Emperor knew perfectly well that these court officials were clearly jealous of Si Pei'an.

Back then, Si Pei'an personally went to Gui County, and after returning, both he and his son were promoted.

The court officials must now find an opportunity to kick someone when they're down.

"I have already sent people to investigate this matter. My beloved ministers, please await news!" The Emperor rose and prepared to adjourn the court.

He thought about this all night.

He didn't believe Si Pei'an would do such a thing, but given the gravity of the crime, without evidence, even if he were the emperor, he would have to convince all the officials.

"Your Majesty, Si Pei'an has committed treason. We believe he should be executed immediately!"

"The evidence of treason is irrefutable; Your Majesty must not hesitate!"

The courtiers followed behind him.

The emperor's face turned ashen, and he strode out, ignoring them.

"Send out the order: no one is to disturb me. All results will be announced by the Court of Judicial Review!" At this moment, he was agitated and did not want to be disturbed in any further.

He also believed that Rogalin would give him a satisfactory answer!

News of the Si family's affairs also reached the Eastern Palace.