The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 905 - 489: Bai Mowan’s Relentless Self-Destruction (Fourth Update)
Xiao Yanqi stared at his mother concubine in disbelief.
How could he suddenly not be a Prince? How could this happen?!
He broke down and cried.
He simply couldn’t accept this reality.
He couldn’t accept that he wasn’t a Prince but An Luming, that bastard, was indeed a Prince.
His eyes reddened with fury as he looked fiercely at An Luming.
An Luming noticed Xiao Yanqi’s gaze and turned his eyes toward him.
An Luming was not afraid of Xiao Yanqi’s anger.
He just stared straight back at him.
Even though he hadn’t imagined Xiao Yanqi wasn’t the Emperor’s biological son, he wouldn’t sympathize with Xiao Yanqi.
Someone like Xiao Yanqi, a brat, should be taught a lesson.
Mother once said that good and evil have their retribution.
All the consequences evil people face are their own doing.
One mustn’t be soft-hearted or lenient towards evil people!
"Ah!!" Xiao Yanqi suddenly screamed, trembling all over.
Clearly, he was driven to the extreme.
Clearly, he couldn’t bear everything he was facing now.
Bai Mowan looked at Xiao Yanqi with increasing disdain.
Even at this point, Xiao Yanqi shouldn’t turn into this state; it simply made her lose face in front of Xiao Jinxing and An Ning.
In contrast, An Luming, at such a young age, even when wronged by Xiao Yanqi to that extent, didn’t lose his composure, didn’t lash out in public, merely endured his grievances; maintaining his composure now, not arrogant nor inferior, showed no sign of ridicule towards Xiao Yanqi. Despite being only four, his grace and magnanimity were evident.
Xiao Yanqi and An Luming were incomparable.
Bai Mowan no longer wanted Xiao Yanqi to continue disgracing her; she pleaded again to Xiao Jinxing, "Your Majesty, please fulfill my request to abolish Xiao Yanqi’s identity as a Prince and banish him from the Imperial Palace, never to set foot in the Palace again!"
"Imperial Concubine, don’t rush; everything isn’t over!" Xiao Jinxing suddenly spoke coldly.
Bai Mowan’s heart skipped a beat.
Over the years, she had found it hardest to decipher Xiao Jinxing’s thoughts.
Now, when he spoke like this... what was he intending to do?!
After all, Xiao Yanqi was only four years old, no matter how big a mistake he made, Xiao Jinxing would be somewhat lenient and punish lightly, but Bai Mowan had already expressed her sincerity by expelling Xiao Yanqi from the Palace, wasn’t that enough for Xiao Jinxing?!
Bai Mowan dared not speak, only waited anxiously.
Xiao Jinxing stated directly, "Just now Xiao Yanqi said that Zhang Wenhe and An Luming teamed up to beat him!"
Listening to Xiao Jinxing’s words, Bai Mowan quickly speculated about his intentions.
To speak like this seemed to be helping Xiao Yanqi, but given the current situation, Xiao Jinxing couldn’t possibly still side with her or Xiao Yanqi; though he might fear the Bai Family’s control over the military, at present, she was actively seeking punishment, the Bai Family wouldn’t show him any disrespect, they’d have to admit their mistake this time.
And now Xiao Jinxing suddenly brought it up, clearly there was more beneath the surface.
Bai Mowan made a decisive move, speaking frankly, "Your Majesty, Zhang Wenhe was merely protective of his master, defending Luming was justified, and even if he overstepped and injured Xiao Yanqi, it doesn’t warrant any process; I hope Your Majesty won’t punish Zhang Wenhe."
She actively showed goodwill and admitted fault.
Bai Mowan knew clearly, at this moment, she absolutely couldn’t go against Xiao Jinxing.
Xiao Jinxing glanced at Bai Mowan.
Recognizing Bai Mowan’s intelligence.
In the past, it was only because she felt somewhat spoiled by his affections, leading to her doing things that went overboard, but once she faced reality, she knew how to protect herself, understanding the principle of knowing how to yield!
"I need to verify whether Zhang Wenhe truly beat Xiao Yanqi! Since today we strive for fairness, I shall provide justice for all! If he indeed overstepped, I will not tolerate it!" Xiao Jinxing declared righteously.
Bai Mowan found it unexpected.
Xiao Jinxing was certainly about to deal with Xiao Yanqi today.
Was Xiao Jinxing truly attempting to give the Bai Family some face because he feared their military influence, therefore also needing to appropriately punish someone from An Ning’s side to balance the situation?!
Bai Mowan was carrying some anticipation, not daring to think too much.
At present, Xiao Jinxing was entirely beyond her control.
And those words of Xiao Jinxing.
Naturally reached An Ning’s ears.
An Ning looked up at Xiao Jinxing.
Indeed.
No matter how far Bai Mowan goes, she’d still be shown mercy, wouldn’t she?!
Just like five years ago, regardless, in moments of danger, the one Xiao Jinxing would save would only be Bai Mowan.
Now with all truths revealed, Xiao Jinxing apparently must deal with Xiao Yanqi, and before he does, he still needs to give Bai Mowan some comfort, still needs to care about Bai Mowan’s feelings, so he uses her people as a sacrifice.
An Ning unconsciously clenched her fists.
If Xiao Jinxing really moved against Zhang Wenhe today, she would make him repay doubly!
Xiao Jinxing naturally sensed An Ning’s anger too.
He turned away, didn’t meet An Ning’s gaze.
He walked over to Xiao Yanqi.
Xiao Yanqi seemed to calm down a bit.
After all, no matter how much he cried and threw a tantrum, no one showed any concern for him; once he vented, he stopped.
Now seeing the Emperor approach, a look of fear surfaced on his face.
He didn’t know what his father was going to do to him.
He watched Xiao Jinxing anxiously.
Xiao Jinxing asked, "You just said it was because Zhang Wenhe and An Luming beat you together that you were injured so severely, right?"
Xiao Yanqi now didn’t know how to respond.
Honest answers would mean admitting he lied just now.
If he didn’t answer honestly, he worried his lies would be exposed.
"Speak!" Xiao Jinxing’s face darkened.
The coldness in his voice frightened Xiao Yanqi into tears again.
Nervously, he replied, "Yes, they beat me together..."
Just frightened by his father’s demeanor, not daring to admit he had lied again.
Could only continue lying.
"So, Zhang Wenhe indeed overstepped?" Xiao Jinxing deduced.
An Ning’s fists clenched tighter.
At this point, she truly didn’t doubt Uncle Zhang would act thus.
After all, from childhood, Uncle Zhang always cared for Luming and Youyou, standing up for them was only right.
And Uncle Zhang had just entered the Palace, unfamiliar with many of its rules.
Wouldn’t even know, regardless of right or wrong, overstepping authority was forbidden!
"Uncle Zhang didn’t!" An Luming stepped forward, loudly telling Xiao Jinxing, "I was the only one who beat Xiao Yanqi, not Uncle Zhang! Xiao Yanqi lied again!"
An Ning looked at An Luming.
Luming wouldn’t lie...
Even to protect those he cared about most, he wouldn’t.
Thus.
An Ning restrained her erupting emotions.
Bai Mowan spoke, adding fuel, "I don’t wish for Zhang Wenhe to be punished, understanding his feelings, but Xiao Yanqi has been practicing martial arts since childhood, if it weren’t for assist, he shouldn’t be so injured."
