Xue Ye stared intently at Xue Xing, and seeing that the other party really didn't seem to be lying.
He stopped questioning him.
But once the seed of suspicion was planted, it was very difficult to remove.
He turned his gaze back to Xue Beng, "Old Fourth, the mistake you made today is no small matter."
"Offending your superior, that is the first!"
"Disrespecting your elder brother, that is the second!"
"Framing the Crown Prince, that is the third!"
"Based on these three points alone, I can demote you to a commoner!"
Hearing that he was to be demoted to a commoner.
Xue Beng hurriedly knelt and kowtowed, begging for mercy, "Your son knows his mistake! I beg Imperial Father for grace! I beg Imperial Father for grace!"
At the same time, he didn't forget to cast a look at Xue Xing.
Xue Xing was also helpless; after all, he and this nephew were now on the same rope.
It wouldn't do if he didn't help.
He stepped forward and bowed, "Imperial Brother, please calm your anger. The Fourth Prince is still young; it's normal to make some small mistakes."
"What do you mean'still young'?"
"When Qinghe was his age, he could already help me handle major affairs of the court."
"But look at him, he's already in his teens. It's one thing not to study hard, but he doesn't even put his heart into cultivation!"
"Every day he follows some fair-weather friends to frequent places of ill repute and chase women."
"To this day, he is still only a three-ring Spirit Elder."
"Now he has actually learned to frame the Crown Prince. In the future, will he frame me?"
"This scoundrel must be severely punished today!"
Xue Ye roared furiously.
But while he said this with his mouth.
When his eyes fell on Xue Qinghe, he couldn't help but think.
If he dealt with Xue Beng too harshly, then the Crown Prince's power in the court would become unrivaled.
If one day he decided to seize the throne...
Then he would have no other choice.
Unexpectedly, Xue Qinghe stepped forward at this moment, "Imperial Father, Fourth Brother must have listened to someone's slander. Please punish him leniently."
As soon as these words were spoken.
Xue Ye, Xue Beng, and Xue Xing were all dumbfounded.
Especially Xue Beng.
His wide eyes revealed his disbelief.
He never expected that Xue Qinghe would stand up and speak for him.
Was this still the cruel Eldest Brother he knew?
After all, he had witnessed the tragic states of his Second Brother, Third Brother, and Little Sister.
Xue Ye was also a bit surprised.
However, he reacted in just a moment.
He was just worried about not having a way out, and his eldest son had just handed him one.
His tone softened considerably, "Very well, since the Crown Prince has pleaded for you, then you shall be dealt with leniently."
"From this day forward, Xue Beng is confined to Prince Xue Xing's estate for three months. No one is allowed to visit."
"You stay in the estate for me. If I find out you've snuck out, I'll break your legs."
"Additionally, for his lack of discipline, Xue Xing is fined half a year's salary."
After announcing the punishment.
Xue Ye looked at Xue Qinghe and asked, "Qinghe, are you satisfied with this outcome?"
"I defer entirely to Imperial Father," Xue Qinghe said respectfully.
Afterward, several people withdrew... In Prince Xue Xing's estate.
After the confined Xue Beng returned to Prince Xue Xing's estate.
He was scolded roundly by Xue Xing once again.
Xue Beng kept his head down obediently.
Until Xue Xing finished scolding, he hurriedly offered tea, "Imperial Uncle, please have some water."
"In today's matter, your nephew was indeed reckless."
"In the future, I will certainly listen to Imperial Uncle."
Hearing Xue Beng's words.
Xue Xing's anger finally dissipated quite a bit.
After taking a sip of tea, he said, "Fine, let it be. Fortunately, Imperial Brother didn't punish you too severely this time. You stay in my estate for these three months and don't run around anymore."
"I have things to do, I'm leaving now."
Xue Xing got up and left after speaking.
After seeing Xue Xing off.
Xue Beng's gaze became vicious.
He clenched his fists.
"Damn you, Xue Qinghe, I will definitely expose your true face."
"When that time comes, I will surely cut you into a thousand pieces!"
"And you, Xue Xing, don't you love scolding people? When I become the Emperor, I will definitely cut out your tongue!"
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