The poisonous woman is frivolous, please be gentle with me, Your Highness.

Chapter 123 Fifty Strike
However, Ye Beirong was simple-minded and naturally would not think that this was just the Queen's plan. He thought that the Queen was just worried about him and was deeply moved for a moment.

"Thank you, mother..."

But he was so self-admired that he did not notice the darkening face of Emperor Dongli or the disgust in the Queen's eyes.

Although she really didn't want the dirty Ye Beirong to get close to her, at this moment, the queen still resisted the instinct to push him away.

"My Lord, you have suffered."

After pacifying Ye Beirong, the Queen turned her attention to Emperor Dongli again.

"No matter what the cause of this incident is, whether the Third Prince did it on purpose or not, the victim of this incident is indeed His Highness."

"These two are brothers. Even if there is a conflict between them, they shouldn't be so cruel. If there is anything to say, just talk it out. What conflict can't be resolved as a family?"

The queen's tone was gentle, but the meaning revealed in her words was extremely fierce.

Directly define this incident as Ye Beiling's murderous act.

Fratricide is a big taboo in the royal family.

Emperor Dongli frowned even more tightly and swept his eyes over everyone present. At this moment, Chu Yingruo also heard the noise and rushed over.

She was still sad about Ye Beiling's attitude towards her, but she didn't expect that such a thing would happen to her third cousin in the blink of an eye.

"uncle!"

Chu Yingruo subconsciously quickened her pace.

When he saw her, Emperor Dongli did not smile as he did before.

Although this matter is related to Bai Qianxi, it is also closely related to her.

If the boss hadn't wanted to avenge her, how could he have angered Ling'er in his impulse?
Chu Yingruo never thought that one day she would see an angry expression on her uncle's face, but it was only for a moment.

But it was enough to make her freeze in place, at a loss.

Since Chu Yingruona withdrew her gaze, Emperor Dongli looked at the Queen again with indifference in his eyes.

Seeing that the eldest son was impulsive and brainless, the queen wanted to control him.

But she shouldn't forget that he is not dead yet!
"Queen, I don't think this matter is as serious as you say. The third brother is indeed wrong. It is impossible that there is no conflict between the two brothers."

"As long as you admit your mistakes and correct them, it's fine. The eldest brother was indeed wronged in this matter, and the third brother should also be punished."

Emperor Dongli wanted to raise the matter high and drop it lightly, but the Queen was unwilling to give him this opportunity.

"I know what the Queen said makes sense, but the two children are not young anymore, and they understand what they should understand."

"Even if it's just a joke, you should be careful. It's winter now. If you walk outside without clothes on, you might catch a cold, not to mention falling directly into the pool."

"If we don't punish them severely, how can we make the children remember the lesson? If something similar happens again next time, there may not be such a good result as today."

"Besides, if Your Majesty doesn't punish the first and third princes, the first prince will feel wronged, and it will affect his brothers and even the relationship between father and son. Isn't that right?"

The words are still gentle and soft, but they hit the point every time.

Emperor Dongli looked at the eldest brother who seemed to be standing closer to the queen, and sighed silently in his heart.

"What you said makes sense. If that's the case, then I'll let you do what you want. But what do you think is the most appropriate punishment for me?"

When Ye Beirong heard that Emperor Dongli was finally willing to punish Ye Beiling, his eyes lit up instantly.

"Father! Since my third brother threw me into this lotus pond, you should also throw him in. You are not allowed to get up until he has soaked for two hours!"

The Queen was startled and quickly grabbed Ye Beirong. She calmly threw the handkerchief she had used to the night to the maid, her face still dignified and elegant, "Your Majesty, you are the one who decides the punishment. As a woman, what good ideas can I have?"

Bai Qianxi watched the emperor and the empress interact with each other, and there were countless thoughts and temptations behind every word.

His eyes moved slightly.

Under the Queen's relentless pressure, Emperor Dongli had no choice but to compromise and speak.

"Pass on my order. The eldest prince and the third prince had an argument, and the third prince accidentally pushed the eldest prince into the water. He is ordered to receive fifty lashes. Deyu will personally supervise the execution and there must be no delay!"

"Old slave, I obey."

Deyu walked out from the side, waved his dustpan, bent his waist and spoke sharply, "Your Highness, I'm sorry, please follow me."

"No! You can't go!"

Bai Qianxi wanted to pull the person back immediately.

Fifty lashes of the cane could cost a person's life if he was not careful. Even if Ye Beiling was good at martial arts, he would probably suffer severe injuries after taking fifty lashes of the cane.

"Your Majesty." Bai Qianxi walked around Ye Beiling and stood up. "This matter was originally caused by me. If it weren't for the Third Prince's desire to protect the subject, he wouldn't have argued with the First Prince."

"If you want to punish me, I am willing to bear all the blame. Please do not punish the Third Prince..."

"You don't have to plead for me, believe me, it's okay." Ye Beiling stopped the person who wanted to continue speaking, his expression gentle but firm.

Chu Yingruo beside him also reacted instantly and was about to kneel down, "Uncle..."

"That's enough! No need to say more!"

"Sir, don't joke! Since the third brother has accepted the punishment, this matter ends here." Emperor Dongli glanced at several people with a strong sense of intimidation.

Chu Yingruo was speechless for a moment after being swept by such a gaze.

Even though she was loved by Emperor Dongli, she still didn't dare to get close to her angry uncle.

They could only watch as Emperor Dongli issued orders, "Don't just stand there! Take the people away quickly!"

"Boss, you should also go down and change your clothes quickly. By the way, let the imperial physician at the Imperial Hospital give you two prescriptions, just in case."

Ye Beirong was taken away by his subordinates.

Emperor Dongli also left, followed closely by the Queen.

After a while, only Bai Qianxi and Chu Yingruo were left there.

"Bai Qianxi, if it weren't for you, how could my third cousin be punished like this by my uncle? Just wait, this princess will never let you go!" Chu Yingruo looked at Bai Qianxi with eyes full of hatred.

"I'll wait, but what happened today is also related to you, Princess, right?"

"What did you say?" Chu Yingruo was stunned.

"Don't you know, Princess? If the eldest prince hadn't come here to target me for you, how could I have accidentally fallen into the pond and implicated him?"

"After all, all this was caused by you." Bai Qianxi looked at the person in front of her, her clear eyes flashing with a strange light.

"No! This is impossible! How could I possibly hurt my cousin? You must be lying to me!"

Chu Yingruo shook her head frantically, but unfortunately the person she hated was already gone.

(End of this chapter)