Chapter 86 - 86 Complaint

86 Complaint

Xiao Shi did not understand and asked casually, “Young Master, do you want to play chess with Miss Gu?”

Chu Yi glanced at Xiao Shi lightly and said, “Go get a vase.” The corners of his auspicious phoenix’s eyes tilted up slightly, and his shimmering black eyes looked as if they had been carefully drawn by an artist.

Xiao Shi happily went to get a vase.

After personally placing the flower branches into a white porcelain vase, Chu Yi suddenly asked, “Are they still there?”

He did not say who he was referring to, but Xiao Shi naturally understood and smiled brightly. “Young Master, Prince Li and His Highness Kang Wang are still in the East Warm Pavilion.”

Chu Yi stood up and Xiao Shi followed silently.

The master and servant went to the East Warm Pavilion against the cold wind. An eunuch guarding the East Warm Pavilion did not go in to inform the Emperor and let him in.

Everyone in the palace knew that the Emperor doted on the Eldest Prince the most, and that the pair of father and son was very close.

It was as warm as spring in the East Warm Pavilion, but the atmosphere was tense and there was a faint sparking intensity.

Prince Li and Chu You did not look too good. They each had their own opinions.

“Your Majesty, this marriage will never happen!” Prince Li’s voice was loud and clear, still insisting that the marriage be annulled.

“Imperial Uncle, I’ve already said that Fang Mingfeng was being unreasonable today. It has nothing to do with Rong’er,” Chu You argued. “The marriage decree has been issued. It’s improper to issue an order in the morning and rescind it in the evening!”

“Your Majesty, you’re the eldest brother. You can’t just watch Ning Zhi insist on crashing into the south wall…”

“…”

The uncle and nephew became more and more agitated as they spoke, each louder than the other.

The Emperor, who was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, was sitting on the bed. He rubbed his temples with one hand and looked a little tired, and the silver strands in his hair made him look even more haggard.

Immediately noticing Chu Yi’s arrival, the eunuch quietly walked to the curtain to welcome him and lowered his voice to roughly tell him about the current situation.

For example, Prince Li and Kang Wang had arrived half an hour ago because something had happened when they went to the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion to propose marriage.

For example, the British Crown Prince, Fang Mingfeng, was stabbed by Kang Wang in the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion.

For example, Prince Li felt that it was inauspicious to see blood today and wanted to end this marriage.

…

“This is really…” Chu Yi clearly knew more than the other party, but he let out a low sigh that was both surprised and sad.

He flicked his sleeve lightly, and his wide sleeves swayed gently like weeping willows. He slowly walked forward and interrupted, “I’m afraid this matter is not just about the marriage of the Seventh Imperial Uncle.”

His words attracted Prince Li and Chu You’s attention.

The two of them forgot their argument and looked at Chu Yi with different expressions. The former was confused, and the latter looked unfriendly.

Chu Yi walked unhurriedly to the two of them and said gently and politely, “What crime has the British Crown Prince committed?”

His words were simple, but they hit the nail on the head.

The room was silent and Prince Li looked thoughtful.

Chu Yi walked straight to the Emperor and sat down. His every move exuded an indescribable elegance and nobility that was pleasing to the eye.

In the next moment, the little eunuch served him tea and fruits. His movements were very fast and nimble.

Chu You narrowed his narrow eagle eyes, exuding a dangerous aura.

Chu Yi seemed to be oblivious and continued, “Emperor Taizu has ordered that the descendants of the imperial family should set an example. They can’t bully the weak and hurt others for no reason… Otherwise, their crimes will increase.”

After a pause, Chu Yi slowly repeated, “May I ask, Imperial Uncle, what crime has the British Crown Prince committed?”

This time, he looked up directly at Chu You, who was three or four feet away.

Chu You’s face was ashen. The muscles in his cheeks were tense, and his gaze was colder than 10,000-year-old ice.

This rule was set by Emperor Taizu.

In Emperor Taizu’s ‘Living Note’, Emperor Taizu had once said that when a family had more than two generations of power, they would be more arrogant, domineering, and hostile. Hence, they must be severely punished as a warning to others.

In previous dynasties, the imperial family had always been superior to others. When Emperor Taizu proposed this law, the imperial family naturally objected. However, an arm could not win against a thigh.

“Cough, cough…” Chu Yi tilted his head slightly. He placed his right fist by his lips and coughed softly.

The snow-white cloak that covered him was trimmed with mink fur, making his handsome face even thinner. His cheeks were flushed and he looked sick.

“It’s the first day of the month, but you were in the cold wind when you came over?” The Emperor leaned over to look at Chu Yi with concern. “Come, drink more hot water.”

The Emperor personally picked up the teacup on the coffee table for him, lifted the lid, and handed it to him. Wisps of white steam rose from the cup, and the tea was steaming.