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The Emperor strode into the palace hall with Helian Xuan following behind him.
Everyone called out Long live His Majesty thrice.
The Empress Dowager said in fury, “Emperor, take a look at your subjects. They don’t know respect! This is too atrocious.”
His Majesty sighed silently. Chunyu was absolutely right, too much pampering has harmed Liu Li. She’s already 16. It was time for her to grow up, but she could not do that because the Empress Dowager is fiercely protective of her and listens to no one.
“Chunyu, you are a subject that I heavily rely on. I always feel that you have a sense of propriety and boundaries. Why are you so impudent today? Aren’t you going to offer your apologies to the Empress Dowager?” The Emperor intended to help Chunyu resolve this matter.
Xia Chunyu kotowed and said, “Your humble servant is aware of his mistakes. Please, quell your anger, Your Highness.”
“Knowing your mistakes is not payment enough. Liu Li has yet to enter your family and she’s already being ganged up on. You even dare to contradict me. How can I hand my Liu Li to you with a peace of mind?” the Empress Dowager demanded, her rage not subsiding.
Well, don’t hand her over to me then. I would be more than happy not to marry her. Xia Chunyu struggled not to let his elation show as he imagined the Empress Dowager canceling the arrangement.
Xia You stood silently at the side. If that’s the case, terminate the marriage agreement. I wouldn’t want a daughter-in-law like that.
The Empress Dowager was expecting the pair of mother and son to express their remorse in front of her, but neither of them spoke up. What was the meaning of this? Do they not like Liu Li?
Yu De, sensing the rising tension, braced herself to mediate. “The children are just playing around. I’m sure that they would make up tomorrow. We shouldn’t take this too seriously. However, Little Jing, Liu Li is still younger than you. You should just indulge her instead of going against her deeds. If something like this ever happens again, I’m going to punish you myself.”
Reluctantly, Xia You followed Yu De and turned to ‘chide’ her son. “The two of you better get your act right. Go and apologize to Liu Li after this.”
The Emperor seized the opportunity to add in, “This is just a misunderstanding, Empress Dowager. Don’t lower yourself to the children’s level. It is so late, you should retire to bed. Everyone is dismissed.”
Just when they were about to heave a sigh of relief, the Empress Dowager said solemnly, “I can let this matter go on account of His Majesty, but I have to punish that chef severely.”
Helian Jing panicked and exclaimed, “This has nothing to do with Li Yao.”
Xia Chunfeng agreed enthusiastically, “Liu Li sneaked out of the palace in plain clothes and dressed up as a male. Besides, Liu Li was in the wrong at that time, so Li Yao told her off. How was he supposed to know that she was a princess?”
“Today in Lan Ting Xuan, many of the princes and noblemen witness what happened. If Your Highness insists on punishing Li Yao, I’m afraid people would protest. Liu Li is in the wrong, do you need others to point that out?” Xia Chunyu said firmly.
The Empress Dowager was annoyed. “Who is this Li Yao? Why are you all so protective of him?”
“To answer you, Your Highness, Li Yao once saved Little Jing’s life. He is a benefactor of the Helian family,” Helian Xuan, who has stayed silent throughout the discourse, started.
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