Chapter 32

After Su Yu left, the emperor stopped pretending. He smacked the table and yelled at Su Xingyan. “You are usually mature and dependable. What happened today? I know that you are unwilling to marry her, but you are a prince with responsibilities to fulfill. Although Jing’er is not pretty, you know that she is the only daughter of your Aunty. She was adopted, but she is different from others. If you treat Jing’er better, your Aunty would appreciate and remember that.”

The emperor was exhausted. He was disappointed that his son could not adapt. If it were anyone else, they would marry her and treat her well, but he dared to complain! It was unfortunate that Han Jing took a liking to him. With Han Jing’s unique identity, many people in Hanjing City would want to marry her!

Su Xingyan bit his lip. “Father, are you going to condone Aunty’s behavior?”

Su Xingyan was surprised at himself for saying that. His Mother had told him many times before that if his Father doted him, he could provoke anyone except one person. Even the Queen did not dare to provoke them.

It was the eldest Princess—Su Yaozheng.

The emperor threw a decree at Su Xingyan. “How dare you say that? It seems that your uncle was right, I condoned your behavior! Listen carefully—I should not be the only one who condones her. The entire Nanyao Nation should condone her!”

If it were not for Yaozheng, he would not be ruling over the nation. He owed her his life. Seizing the throne was an extremely dangerous process. If not for Su Yaozheng, he would not have the nation, his wife, and children. They would all be killed by their opponents!

Compared to the sacrifices that she made, it was not a big deal that the Emperor condoned her behavior.

“Go back to your manor and reflect on what you did! You can come out when you realize what you’ve done wrong!” The Emperor waved his hand. The children were young—they had no idea how dangerous it was then.

Luckily, his children were all well-tempered. Hopefully, they would not have to experience what he went through!

Su Xingyan never thought that his father would ever lose his temper. It was his opportunity to break off the engagement with Han Jing. Must he be married to the hideous woman who had lost her innocence?

It was evident that there was no use in fighting over this. As long as the princess lived, Han Jing had the capital to be arrogant. There was nothing he could do about it.

Su Xingyan clenched his fists. He knew it was not the right time to argue with the Emperor.

“Father, I am willing to accept all punishment, but Mother is innocent. Seeing that she has been so good to you over the years, please don’t drag her into this.” Su Xingyan did not mind staying in his manor to reflect, but he did not want to drag his mother into the situation and suffer with him.

“Hmph! Now you worry about your mother!” The Emperor glared at Su Xingyan. “Based on your Aunt’s character, you should know she didn’t come after you with a cane or went to your mother. It was to give you a warning. If not, you wouldn’t be able to walk out from here.”

The Emperor was not trying to belittle his own son, but if Su Yaozheng were to beat him, Yan would not be able to walk. The Royal Concubine’s chamber would be torn down!