My Princess and Crown Prince Are Revived
Chapter 304 Dog Bites Dog

Chapter 304: Chapter 304 Dog Bites Dog

"Father Emperor, is this the Imperial Princess whom you cherish so dearly? For such a person, you wounded Xiaobai. Was it worth it?"

Nan Li spoke with biting sarcasm.

Nan Shi’s expression froze, and emotions of annoyance churned in his eyes.

He looked up at Nan Leqin and Nan Leshi, then spoke with grief, "So, this is what you meant by admitting your mistakes."

"Father Emperor, you misunderstand. Your child came to save Imperial Sister." Nan Leqin frantically tried to cover up.

"Do you take me for a fool? I heard everything you just said, loud and clear. I used to think you were just wilful, but who knew you harbored such filthy and malicious thoughts behind my back."

Nan Leqin’s expression gradually contorted.

She clenched her fists, and after a long silence, she laughed darkly.

"Indeed, Father Emperor, your child is this ruthless. But didn’t you find me obedient and sensible, and even chastise Nan Baihan because of me? Father Emperor, if I am ruthless, what does that make you? Foolish?"

Nan Leqin asked with arrogant defiance.

Seeing the utter devastation on Nan Shi’s face, she felt as if her own malice had found its release.

She even cast a provocative look at Chu Baihan, "How about it, Father Emperor? Are you not pleased that such a person has shamed you? Does it not ache in your heart?"

No matter what, if there was a moment today when she could humiliate Chu Baihan, she felt she had bested her.

Chu Baihan pursed her lips, her expression cold and detached, making no statement.

"Hanhan, Father Emperor, Father Emperor was wrong..."

Nan Shi looked at Chu Baihan with desperate eyes, apologizing over and over.

But Chu Baihan did not even glance at him.

He clutched his aching chest, struggling to breathe, while Nan Li remained unmoved beside him.

Because he felt that this was what his Father Emperor deserved.

"Since you, Father Emperor, have discovered my deeds, I have nothing to hide. What’s so good about Nan Baihan? As a princess, she controls so many troops, the uninformed might even think she’s plotting to snatch your throne! Nan Leshi and I are different; we never interfere in court affairs, and we obediently follow your orders."

Nan Leqin spoke with feigned gentleness.

"Do you realize... the peace of Nanduan Kingdom today has been maintained by your sister’s life? What were you doing when she faced enemies on all sides in battle? You only knew jealousy, blind to her sacrifices."

Nan Shi asked in grief as he clutched his chest.

"Enough, Father Emperor, there is no need to say more. Now that you have seen Uncle Nan Xu, Imperial Princess number five, Imperial Princess number seven, and Kong Cheng all conspiring to harm Xiaobai and seize military power, you must make a decision."

Nan Li stated impassively.

At these words, Nan Shi stiffened slightly.

After a long silence, his voice hoarse, he declared, "Prince Nan Xu, Princesses number five and seven, along with Kong Cheng, who conspired against the eldest princess, are to be taken into custody under the heavens to await their punishment."

With those words, his guards prepared to arrest the offenders.

"Father Emperor, won’t you show even a sliver of mercy? Imperial Sister hasn’t come to any harm, has she?"

Nan Leqin’s face was dark with resentment as she questioned him vehemently.

"I have given you plenty of chances, but you failed to appreciate them. Therefore, I will give you no more." Nan Shi said without expression.

He had lost all hope in Nan Leqin.

He turned, his gaze complex as it fell upon Nan Xu.

"Seventh brother, you still can’t keep your composure, I see."

He knew that his seventh brother had coveted his throne for many years, particularly after Hanhan returned, becoming even more impetuous.

This time, his seventh brother had even attempted to doom Hanhan.

"Uncle Xu," said the princess in a hushed voice to Nan Xu, "my father didn’t bring many men, even fewer than us, so perhaps..."

Nan Leshi was reminding him in a lowered tone.

She left her last words unsaid, but anyone could understand her meaning.

She was urging Nan Xu to rebel.

If her father knew of her collaboration with Uncle Xu, he would never spare her.

Better to incite Uncle Xu to revolt than to wait to be dealt with upon returning to the palace; this way, she might still have a chance to live.

However, upon hearing Nan Leshi’s words, Nan Xu’s face turned cold, and he raised his hand to harshly slap her across the face.

The loud "smack" made Nan Leshi’s cheek swell.

She clutched her aching face, looking incredulously at Nan Xu.

They were clearly allies, so why had he struck her?

"Uncle Xu, what is the meaning of this?"

Kong Cheng, supporting Nan Leshi, asked Nan Xu angrily.

"Nephew," Nan Xu retorted, "do you still speak for these two malicious women even now?"

Kong Cheng frowned.

What was Prince Xu implying?

Nan Xu was unhurried as he glanced at Nan Leshi and Nan Leqin, then spoke in a grief-stricken tone, "Initially, when you came to me weeping, claiming Hanhan bullied you, I believed you due to watching you grow up...

"Today, you said you wanted to teach Hanhan a lesson, so I indulged you and followed along. But I never imagined you would actually seek to lead your own imperial sister to her death. How I regret not stopping you in time and becoming an accomplice to your actions...

"Thankfully, Hanhan is unharmed; otherwise, even death would not suffice to express my remorse," lamented Nan Xu, word by word.

Listening to these words, Nan Li scoffed, "Does Uncle Xu think we were all deaf just now, unable to hear what you said?"

Yet Nan Xu showed no panic in the face of the accusation; instead, he shook his head and replied, "I was foolish. Whatever punishment my imperial brother chooses for me, I will accept."

"Prince," anxiously called out an attendant from behind him.

"What are you standing around for, discard your weapons! Standing there with weapons, do you plan to rebel?" Nan Xu turned and rebuked his guards.

The guards looked at each other, but in the end, they cast aside their weapons.

"Prince Xu, you..." Kong Cheng stared at Nan Xu.

However, Nan Xu looked up indifferently and then said to him, "Nephew, the Kong Family has always been loyally devoted to the emperor. Do you truly wish to commit an act of betrayal against the emperor for a woman?"

Something flickered in Kong Cheng’s eyes, and he quickly tossed aside his own sword.

He knelt before Nan Shi without delay, declaring firmly, "Your Majesty, I am absolutely loyal to you. This was all because of the Fifth Princess’s instigation; I acknowledge my guilt."

"Kong Cheng, how dare you push all this onto me?"

Nan Leqin’s eyes widened in shock, looking at Kong Cheng.

She couldn’t believe that the man who had just been tender towards her had instantly doomed her to an irredeemable fate.

"Fifth Princess, you took advantage of my affection for you to speak ill of the Elder Princess day after day. I am now clearheaded and realize the folly I committed because of my feelings for you," Kong Cheng said, head bowed.

"Kong Cheng, to save your own life, you really have no shame!"

Nan Leshi nearly burst with rage, and with a loud shout, she lunged to strike Kong Cheng.