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Li Mu did not think so, and looked at the map on the table, he patiently analyzed: "Royal father, please look, since our army is trapped in this position, there is only one exit, if our reinforcements were to attack from the back, we would be able to kill him. "This way, the young general's men can come out from the inside and attack them from the front and back. Are we still afraid that we won't be able to kill them?"

In the midst of his silence, the emperor's hearty laughter burst forth. The emperor's hand slapped Third Prince's shoulder, and the praise and joy in his eyes was hard to conceal, "That's right, these generals had discussed this for an entire afternoon and failed to provide me with an accurate solution. My son's few words solved my worries, and with that, I am very pleased!"

Even while standing at the door, Shi Anran could hear the Emperor's happy laughter, but she was secretly worried in her heart. Although the Emperor admired the Third Prince so much, he wouldn't give him any rights at all.

When he came out, Li Mu looked meaningfully at Shi Anran who had her eyes lowered, and said in a voice loud enough for the two of them to hear: "We'll meet tonight at the Drunken Heart Pavilion!"

Immediately after, when Li Mu had just left, Crown Prince Li Gan and the Ninth Prince came over. When Li Gan entered the study room, the Ninth Prince was waiting outside. Shi Anran kept her head down the entire time, and the Ninth Prince also didn't talk to her.

After Li Gan came out, his expression was solemn. With just a glance, Shi Anran could tell that he did not receive any kind words from the emperor. Regarding the crown prince, Shi Anran really couldn't bring up any good feelings for him. He really didn't understand why he would randomly choose him in his previous life.

"Big brother, how is it?" The ninth prince asked.

Li Gan huffed out a breath of indignant air, "I let third brother beat me to it!"

"It's Li Mu again, why is he still lingering around?" The Ninth Prince cursed and then unintentionally glanced at Shi Anran, as if he had only just discovered her presence. His eyes lit up: "Raise your head and let this prince have a look!"

There were countless beautiful women around the Ninth Prince, and he had probably already forgotten what Shi Anran looked like. Thus, she bravely lifted her chin.

The crown prince was not in the mood to mess around with the Ninth Prince. He did not even glance at Shi Anran before he turned and left, filled with a belly full of anger.

"It's such a pity for the little beauty to stay here. How about you follow this prince back to the mansion to enjoy the heavenly pleasure?" As he spoke, his eyes lustered as he reached out his hand to touch her.

Shi Anran looked terrified and immediately lowered her eyes. "Ninth Prince, Anran is the emperor's maid …." The meaning behind her words was that he did not have the qualifications to say such words, but she did say it intentionally. The Ninth Prince was not a smart person, but his thoughts were vicious.

"What about the maid? Isn't it just a lowly slave? This prince has taken a liking to you because of your good fortune. The Ninth Prince hated people who used the Emperor to suppress him.

"Sister Anran!" At this moment, Hong Ling walked over. She was dressed in very ordinary attire today, and if it wasn't for those who knew her identity, they would probably think that she was just a palace maid from one of the palaces, right?

When the Ninth Prince heard this melodious voice that sounded like an oriole, his heart immediately became perverted: "Another peerless beauty has arrived. It seems like today's entry into the palace of this prince is worth it!"

Before Hong Ling could react to what had happened, her wrist had been grabbed by the ninth prince. She fearfully said, "Let me go, otherwise I'll sue you in front of the emperor!"

"Haha …" You should go and sue now, it's just taking away a beauty, what else can royal father do to me? " As he spoke, he ignored Hong Ling's struggles and forcefully pulled her into his embrace.

Eunuch Zhao heard that there was a commotion outside and walked out. He was so frightened that his eyes widened, "Ouch! Ninth Prince, let go of him quickly. We can't let him go!"

Before the Ninth Prince could regain his wits, the Emperor slowly walked over, his serious eyes suddenly filled with intense flames. He raised his hand and slapped towards the Ninth Prince's face, his chest slowly praying, "Unfilial son, unfilial son …"

While the Ninth Prince was still in a daze, Eunuch Zhao shook his head: "Ninth Prince, this is the new title for the Emperor, the Honorable Ling!"

Hearing this, the ninth prince immediately knelt down, "Imperial Father, please calm your anger …"

"Your Majesty, chenqie is so scared …" Hong Ling sobbed softly on the emperor's chest.

Seeing this, the Emperor raised his foot and kicked out towards the Ninth Prince, saying angrily: "When is it your turn to do whatever you want in my palace?"

"Father, this son knows his wrongs. I really do not know that this is Venerable Lord Ling. Otherwise, even if this son was given a hundred times more courage, this son still would not dare to do such a thing! " The ninth prince was trembling as he spoke.

The emperor was fuming, so he waved his hand and said, "Pass down my decree that the Ninth Prince is unrestrained, does not behave properly to molest the imperial concubine, and loses all face for the imperial family. I, on account of his mother's early death, spared his life, which means that today, the prince will be stripped of his status and will be demoted to a commoner.

Eunuch Zhao nodded. "This servant accepts the decree …"

The Ninth Prince's entire body froze on the spot, he didn't even have time to react to what had happened, he then grabbed the Emperor's dragon robe: "Royal father, this son knows his wrongs, I plead for Royal father to retract his order!"

"Scram …" After the emperor shouted his anger, he led Hong Ling into the palace hall.

Shi Anran still stood there with a calm expression on her face. Just a moment ago, she was still worrying about how to make the Ninth Prince step down, but Hong Ling's intervention actually gave her a push. However, this Ninth Prince was really not worth sympathizing with. It was one thing to do evil deeds outside the palace, but to dare to speak so shamelessly in the palace, the Emperor had already tolerated this many times. However … After all, he was his own son. The reason the Emperor could so easily downgrade the Ninth Prince to a commoner was most likely because he saw many maids in the courtyard and made him lose face. That was why he said so on impulse. "Eh …" One could only blame the ninth prince for not knowing what was good for him.

It was night. Yun Che looked at the back of the Third Prince who was currently standing with his back facing him. He could actually feel the loneliness and helplessness radiating from his body.

"Third Prince …"

Li Mu replied with a faint smile: "Coming!"

"Has Third Prince received the news that the Ninth Prince has been demoted to a commoner?" Shi Anran asked in a very soft voice.

He nodded slightly, then said, "Ninth Brother has been spoiled by Imperial Father since he was young. His current personality …"

Actually, Third Prince's later words were to say that since the Ninth Prince had become like this, the Emperor was already used to it. However, who would dare to speak to the Emperor in such a manner?

Shi Anran's clear eyes were as clear as spring water, and were exceptionally beautiful under the moonlight. She could not help but take a few more glances, and then said seriously: "Royal father might send me to battle."

"Right now, the princes are very few in strength. The crown prince is the emperor's favorite and naturally wouldn't let him take the risk. I don't know if this expedition will be good or bad for the Third Prince!"

That was exactly what Li Mu was thinking at the moment. He took a deep breath and lightly put it down, "In the end, this matter, I am still a target …" As he said that, he let out a faint chuckle.