Chapter 1776 The Crown (6)
Eunuch Gao looked at the second prince and Yao Xi contemptuously before turning around and leaving. In his eyes, both of them would become nothing sooner or later.
"Hateful." Qing Xuan said angrily when she saw Eunuch Gao's haughty demeanor.
The second prince gently grabbed Yao Xi's hands and spoke softly. "I'm sorry. This should have nothing to do with you."
Yao Xi shook her head and smiled. "What are you saying, husband? I am your wife. Your problem is my problem. We will go through this together."
The second prince pulled Yao Xi into his embrace and hugged her tightly.
Meanwhile, Qing Xuan quickly lowered her head. A hint of envy could be seen in her eyes. She, too, wanted to receive a hug from her prince.
Yao Xi leaned against her husband's chest, wearing a peaceful smile. She was well aware that this day would eventually come. Yun Xing had been coveting her beauty for a long time now. If it weren't for her cleverness, she would have fallen into his clutches by now.
The second prince was also aware of this fact. He knew full well that his brother wanted to get his wife. This was the reason he wanted to send Yao Xi away.
Yun Lintian looked at the scene and sighed. As much as he wanted to help them, he was powerless here.
Yun Lintian walked towards the entrance without further thought and suddenly collided with something. There seemed to be an invisible barrier preventing him from leaving this place.
Yun Lintian shook his head and walked back to the courtyard.
"Let's have dinner together." The second prince suddenly spoke.
Qing Xuan raised her head and said. "I'll prepare it now."
With that, she quickly ran to the kitchen.
Yun Lintian watched as everything unfolded before him. After dinner, the second prince and his wife entered their chamber. They embraced each other, falling asleep like nothing would happen the next day.
Since he had nothing to do, Yun Lintian sat in the pavilion until morning.
At this moment, the second prince and Yao Xi had already dressed up and were preparing to go to the main hall.
"Prince, princess..." Qing Xuan looked at the two with sorrow.
Yao Xi smiled and gently touched Qing Xuan's head. "Thank you for taking care of us."
"What are you saying, princess? This is my duty." Qing Xuan hurriedly said. Her eyes were now red, and tears slowly flowed out.
The second prince suddenly bowed to Qing Xuan. "I'm sorry, Xuan'er. I know you have good feelings for me, but I am not worthy of you. I always hope that you will meet someone who cherishes your love."
Qing Xuan cried hard and said. "No. It was I who was not worthy of you, Prince. Actually, I have always wished to be a princess with the same status as yours so that I can be worthy of you."
Perhaps they knew it was their last time seeing each other again. The three of them began to pour out everything from their hearts.
Seeing this scene, Yun Lintian sighed and turned to gaze at the sky. He had been thinking all night about why he had ended up here, but he still couldn't figure it out.
At this moment, the second prince, Yao Xi, and Qing Xuan had no regrets in their hearts. They looked at each other one last time before they headed out.
Yun Lintian silently followed them. His gaze fell on the second prince's brocade robe. There seemed to be an object hidden inside.
Soon, they arrived at the main hall.
"I'll be waiting here, Prince, Princess." Qing Xuan stopped at the entrance.
The second prince and Yao Xi exchanged a deep look before entering the main hall.
Inside the hall, several people lined up on both sides. There was a man wearing a crown on his head, sitting on a throne. This person was Yun Xing, the current Yun Emperor.
"We pay our respects to Your Majesty." The second prince and Yao Xi bowed their heads.
"No need to be polite, second brother and sister-in-law." Yun Xing waved his hand graciously. His eyes were fixed on Yao Xi's celestial beauty. If it weren't for the current situation, he would have pounced on her by now.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." The second prince responded.
"Let's start." He glanced at Eunuch Gao, and the latter quickly stepped forward.
"The first thing we are going to discuss today is the situation on the border." Eunuch Gao spoke.
"We received the news today. Under General Yun's leadership, our army was completely defeated by the enemy. All ten thousand soldiers have been killed."
"From our investigation, General Yun changed his plan midway, which ultimately led to a disaster. According to the laws of the Yun Dynasty, his crime was deemed unforgivable, and the punishment was to execute his entire family for nine generations. Are there any objections?"
Eunuch Gao didn't forget to glance at the second prince. To his disappointment, the second prince's expression remained calm.
Yun Xing pretended to frown and said. "Isn't it too much, Eunuch Gao? General Yun has made many contributions to our dynasty. Although he has committed an unforgivable crime, his family should be exempt from punishment."
"Thank you for your benevolence, Your Majesty." Eunuch Gao quickly bowed his head, followed by the ministers below.
"What do you think, second brother?" Yun Xing asked.
The second prince bowed politely and said. "His Majesty is benevolent."
Yun Xing frowned slightly when he saw this. The second prince's reaction was beyond his expectations.
"Alright," Yun Xing nodded. "However, General Yun's crime cannot be excused. We will punish him according to the laws."
Eunuch Gao waved his hand and said. "Bring General Yun's body here."
At this moment, four soldiers carried a wooden coffin into the hall.
Bang!
The soldiers placed the coffin on the ground and lifted the lid. Immediately, a putrid stench filled the hall, causing everyone to cover their noses.
Inside the coffin laid the lifeless body of Yun Yi. His entire body was beaten almost beyond recognition.
When Yun Lintian saw this, his eyes filled with a murderous intent. Obviously, someone deliberately beat Yun Yi's body.
The second prince's hands trembled slightly when he saw this. His heart burned with anger and could erupt at any moment.
Yao Xi quickly grabbed his hand, calming him down.
Yun Xing covered his nose and said. "Let's execute him quickly."
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