The Demon Lords-Chapter 751 - 165: Entering the Plate Again_5

Clearly, the Yan Emperor had forgotten this.

"Entering Yanjing?"

"Yes, with that woman and the eldest son of the He Family."

"Ha! Does he intend to bring his bride-to-be to see me? To expressly tell me how extraordinary he, Ji Chengjue, is? That even as a mere constable, some young lady would actively pursue him? Or is he here to flaunt that he's found a butcher's family for me to be in-laws with, so I can benefit from his connection and never lack for meat again?"

Wei Zhonghe's mouth twitched as he struggled to suppress his laughter.

The Yan Emperor sighed and said, "Where is he now?"

"According to earlier reports, he entered the capital at noon."

"Did he submit his token?"

"He has not."

Princes seeking an audience with the Emperor must submit their tokens in advance. Father and son are father and son, but in the Royal Family, they are, more importantly, monarch and subject. Currently, only the Crown Prince has the privilege of requesting an audience at any time.

"He has not?"

Wei Zhonghe took half a step back and said, "Your Majesty, this servant has presumed to investigate a matter."

"Speak."

"The Sixth Prince's attendant, Master Zhang, the day before yesterday, sent people to clean his private residence outside the palace. He also added new furnishings, moved his partner, whom he kept outside, into the private residence, and even purchased servants from the slave market. This morning, Master Zhang left the palace."

The meaning was quite clear: the Sixth Prince, bringing his new bride, didn't intend to bring her into the palace to meet his emperor father. Instead, he planned to have an old eunuch and the eunuch's partner act as his parents and family in a private residence to deceive the He family!

Unmistakable anger flashed in the Yan Emperor's eyes. He was the Son of Heaven, the Emperor of Yan! Yet today, he learned that an eunuch was to take his place and fulfill his role! How could he not be furious? How could he not care!

"Scoundrel!"

Wei Zhonghe immediately prostrated himself.

"The daughter of the He Family willingly committed herself to him, yet he dares to deceive her like this! What does he think he is!"

Of course, the Emperor couldn't explicitly state his jealousy towards a eunuch.

He turned to face the pool. As it was winter, the pond looked desolate.

After a long silence, the Yan Emperor said, "Let that brat enter the palace."

「...」

He Chu ate an entire roast duck. While eating, his heart ached. A slaughtered pig could feed a family of several for a long time, but this one duck is only enough for a single meal for me, and I'm not even full!

But this flavor… it really is delicious.

Head Constable Yan, however, was leisurely wrapping duck meat and sauce in a pancake for his wife. The woman ate with sweet delight, looking utterly blissful.

At that moment, a commotion came from downstairs.

Head Constable Yan leaned back and opened the window of their private room, which offered a clear view of the main entrance. He saw several palace guards and a eunuch in a blue official robe riding over.

"What's happening down there?" He Chu asked. New to the capital, this butcher always seemed overly cautious.

Head Constable Yan didn't answer. Instead, he turned, picked up the remaining half-pot of watered-down so-called "Peach Blossom Brew" from the table, put it to his lips, and took two large gulps. He then wiped his mouth with his sleeve and said, "Once, the Sword Saint, beyond Snow Sea Pass, broke through to the Second Rank!"

SLAM!

The wine pot was slammed onto the table.

The Sixth Prince stood up, straightened his clothes, and declared in a deep voice, "Today, I, Ji Chengjue, within Yanjing City, shall stage my comeback!"