Dark Beast Summoner Ch 82.3
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Chapter 82.3: So It’s the Imperial Uncle
So, when Ximen Sheng lifted up his head, the anger in his eyes was at least three parts genuine, but seven parts feigned.
In mock anger, he shouted in rage: “Ximen Hai! As a member of the Imperial Family, how dare you show utter disregard and go on to break the law by hiring an assassin to commit murder! ? Your crime is absolutely unpardonable! This Emperor will pay no heed to kinship here today and have you thrown into the gallows!”
Hiring an assassin was not a crime punishable by death. In order to protect his name and reputation, Ximen Sheng would punish his own kin out of righteousness, having decided to issue a decree to punish the Second Prince with a fine to fill the treasury after morning court was dismissed, and he would be stripped of his princely title, demoted to become a commoner, which could be considered to be a highly severe punishment.
“Hold it.” Long Moshen’s voice chimed. “Mu Wushuang is this Prince’s future bride. Hence, in regards to the matter of the Second Prince hiring an assassin to murder my fiancee, this Prince shall deal with it myself.”
Ximen Sheng’s fists clenched up. His tone of voice made it clear that he was not discussing the matter with him but was just merely informing him, the Emperor about his decision! And there was no room for any discussion!
And the request was not entirely unreasonable as Mu Wushuang was indeed his future bride to be!
The Second Prince’s face became white as a sheet and he was so frightened he did not even dare to breathe too loudly, unable to do anything else but to looking with pleading eyes at the Emperor.
Ximen Sheng had always been a callous hearted person. He had favoured the Second Prince only because the Second Prince had avenues to quick money under his hands, which allowed the Emperor to live rather fruitfully.
Now that the Second Prince’s day had come, in order to not offend Long Moshen, the Emperor would naturally choose not to help him. They were afterall not born from the same mother, what kind of kinship was there between them at all?
Moreover, Ximen Sheng’s belly was filled with rage against Long Moshen at that moment and he was not in the mood to go help the Second Prince.
Holding out till morning court was dismissed, the Second Prince whose back was drenched with cold sweat finally felt the strength leave his legs.
He slumped to the floor weakly, knowing full well that he was finished.
……
Mu Wushuang had had her fill of food and drinks and was languidly chewing on some melon seeds.
No one had dared to come to the Imperial Garden and she was able to fully indulge herself in admiring all the flowers around her.
“The Emperor arrives!”
The shrill voice of a eunuch rang out behind her all of a sudden.
Mu Wushuang then saw the young Emperor who did not even have time to change out of his Dragon robe walking towards her with a smile on his face.
“Wushuang, you must have waited for a long time.”
When Ximen Sheng said that, his gaze was very gentle and his voice soft and warm, making it seem like he was not the Emperor but just a man who had feelings for her.
What the hell?
What play is he acting out this time?
Mu Wushuang had not thought that the Emperor who was seeking to take her life would come to act out a soap opera with her. In such situations, should he throw out a few threats and show then reveal his true face to her?
Did something just happen that made the Emperor change his mind all of a sudden?
“Wushuang, this Emperor has done you wrong. I was not aware that my second elder brother hired a killer to have you murdered. If this Emperor had known about it earlier, I would never allow such a thing to happen at all! Fortunately the Imperial Uncle brought in evidence during morning court earlier or this Emperor would have allowed you to be put in danger. That would make this Emperor here lose sleep over it.”
Ximen Sheng’s head was lowered in self reproach, looking like he was feeling rather remorseful.
Mu Wushuang’s lips parted slightly as it dawned on her.
So it’s the Imperial Uncle.
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