One of those remarks seemed to strike a nerve with the Second Prince. He lowered his head, a flash of malice flickering in his eyes.
"Get the hell out of here!" the Emperor suddenly snarled at him.
Though his tone toward the Second Prince was harsh, any discerning observer could see the Emperor intended to let the matter drop. After all, this was his son; he wouldn't truly be too severe.
Besides, there was no concrete evidence linking the Second Prince to the affair.
All blame, in the end, could only fall upon Bai Zhi. It had to.
"The Second Prince has nothing to do with this," the Emperor declared.
But the Crown Prince interjected, "If you cannot bear to do it, Father Emperor, how about I deliver the punishment for you?"
His words were laced with a chilling intent.
Just a short while ago, his little woman had been falsely accused, and he had already made up his mind.
