Commoner Queen: Falling in Love with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince - Chapter 34

When Princess Li and Ying Shui realized the situation couldn’t be hidden anymore, they tried to escape.

“Stop!” He shouted furiously, finally understanding what had happened.

“Your Highness, the injury was caused by my carelessness, it has nothing to do with them,” Murong Ziying, with her kind heart, quickly tried to clear their names.

“Ying’er, you’re too worried. I didn’t say they caused your injury.” He glared at the two women, who had almost reached the door. “Ying’er, you’re too good-hearted.” He pursed his lips.

“It really has nothing to do with them,” she murmured softly.

“You’re still defending them? They dared to hurt you like this and still won’t admit it?” His anger was unstoppable. How much he cherished her, how much he loved her, he couldn’t bear even a scratch on her and yet, these women dared to hurt her? He would not forgive anyone who harmed Ying’er.

“Yes, it was I who ordered it. What are you going to do about it?” Since things couldn’t be concealed any longer, Princess Li decided to face him head-on.

The rage surged through his veins. “Very well.” He turned and picked up Murong Ziying, unwilling to let her feet touch the ground to avoid increasing her pain. He was about to lay her down when—

“No…” Murong Ziying cried out in fear. She was terrified of enduring that heart-wrenching pain again.

He froze. It had been the same earlier. Had he carelessly overlooked her other injuries? He noticed that his hand, which was holding her, was soaked. Was it bl00d? Was he about to kill someone? He swore he would unleash a massacre today! “Xiao Zhuzi, summon the imperial physician, now!” He shouted loudly to the servant standing outside the door.

“Your Highness…” Seeing his darkened expression, Murong Ziying couldn’t help but worry.

He stiffened. He carefully avoid touching her wounds as he turned her to lie down, trying to avoid causing her any more pain.

“Ying’er, just bear with it a little longer. The physician will be here soon.” His heartache was beyond words.

His anger burned inside him as he turned to face Princess Li and Ying Shui. “You are utterly unforgivable!”

Ying Shui, trembling with fear, clung to Princess Li, seeking protection. His anger this time was more terrifying than the last. He looked like he would kill her, and this time, she was sure he wouldn’t let her go.

Princess Li was also terrified. She hadn’t expected him to be this enraged over a concubine. Would he really strike her? She was also very anxious.

“Bring them here!” He roared.

A large group of guards rushed in.

“Seize them and bring them to me.” He demanded they be punished for what they had done.

“Stop, how dare you be so rude!” Princess Li scolded the advancing guards, trying to assert her position as a favored consort. “How dare you seize me? I am the Emperor’s beloved concubine, how could you act so insolent?”

“Your Highness, do you dare touch me even one hair?” she spat, fuming with anger.

“How can’t I? You act with no respect. You manipulate the power of the harem and play with the ministers of the court. You deserve to be put to death. But, because my Father, the Emperor has shown you favor, I’ve been tolerating your actions, but I never thought you would go this far, bullying my wives and concubines in the Eastern Palace. For this, I cannot forgive you.”

“You dare? Aren’t you afraid that your father will be enraged, strip you of your crown, and have your head cut off?” Princess Li churned.

“Father should have long known what kind of woman he has favored. I will tie you up and send you to the palace, exposing your evil deeds so that Father Emperor can make a decision.”

“I…” Princess Li faltered, feeling uneasy. “What evil deeds do I have to reveal? It’s just a matter of a mother-in-law teaching her daughter-in-law.”