Your Majesty, Please Stop!

Chapter 196: The Crown Prince's Ruyi Scepter Abacus

"Snap!"

"Ah! Jiang Yuqing, have you gone mad? I am Jiang Yugui, your cousin!"

"Crown Prince, how could you do this? Ah--"

"Snap!"

It was noon, and the Wangjing Street in the southeast of the Ruyi Scepter District was bustling with pedestrians and flowing with carriages and horses. However, in a corner, a surprising scene unfolded.

Jiang Yugui, the second grandson of the Jiang family and the son of the Right Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, Song Ruqing, along with six other disciples of high-ranking officials, were suspended on an iron frame. At this moment, they were all ragged and covered in whip marks.

Dozens of Jiang family experts surrounded them, coldly watching their surroundings.

But the whipping continued.

The one wielding the whip was, of course, Xin Zhuo.

Today's assassination attempt was child's play, lacking any technological sophistication. However, it was beyond his expectations. He couldn't even go out for a stroll without someone trying to assassinate him. It was ridiculous. Even immortals couldn't be on guard every moment.

If it weren't for the arrangements made by his family, he would have been seriously injured or even killed in the attack by the courtesan.

The courtesan couldn't have been arranged on the spot. It was obvious that Jiang Yugui and the others had fallen into a trap and were being used against him.

In addition, his family didn't inform him in advance, putting him in a dangerous situation. The key was not because of his identity as Xin Zhuo, but because of Jiang Yuqing.

Even a clay figure had a temper!

"Snap!"

The whip struck Jiang Yugui heavily.

Jiang Yugui was already injured by the residual True Qi of the four Half-step Grand Great Masters. Although the experts from his family deliberately protected him, his Blood Qi was still blocked. Being whipped again at this moment only made his temper flare up. When had he ever been beaten like this by someone? He couldn't help but angrily shout, "You bandit! I am your brother, I am the legitimate son of the Jiang family, and I am the Crown Prince of the county. Who do you think you are to hit me?"

"If you were really that important, the people around you wouldn't listen to me. Just take it like a man."

Xin Zhuo whipped him a few more times before turning to Song Ruqing and the others, whipping them even harder.

The crowd around them grew larger and larger, ranging from small merchants to officials' families.

Song Ruqing was also getting impatient and angrily roared, "Jiang Yugui, I am the son of the Right Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, I am an official of the Sword Bureau, you--"

Xin Zhuo didn't bother to respond and continued whipping, one after another.

At a street corner in the distance, a luxurious carriage stopped. Dozens of men with hidden auras surrounded it. A steward-like person quietly approached the carriage and bowed, "Right Minister, it's the Crown Prince of the Jiang family who just returned a few days ago. He is beating his own brother, Jiang Yugui, and the son of the Right Minister!"

A nasal voice came from the carriage, "Hmm."

The steward smiled and said, "This Crown Prince Jiang is quite reckless, full of wildness. He openly beats the sons of officials on the street, completely disregarding any rules!"

A light laughter came from the carriage, "This child is clever. He vents his anger and saves them at the same time. He's a kind-hearted kid."

"Save them?" The steward fell into deep thought.

"Click..."

At this moment, another luxurious carriage passed by.

The steward's eyes lit up, and he immediately lowered his voice, "Right Minister, the Right Minister just passed by, pretending not to see his own child being beaten!"

"Old fox!" The voice in the carriage chuckled lightly. "Catch up!"

The carriage started and quickly caught up with the other carriage ahead.

When the two carriages were side by side, the Right Minister laughed, "Zigui, why don't you go and see the commotion over there?"

The voice of the Right Minister's elderly voice came from the neighboring carriage, "Oh? Is there something interesting?"

The Right Minister laughed heartily, "Yes! It's very entertaining. They're covered in blood!"

The Right Deputy laughed coldly, "This old man's eyesight is failing, I didn't see it!"

The Right Assistant's laughter became even more pleasant, "Why not stop and let this old man take you to see?"

"Feng Sihu, what do you mean by that?" The Right Deputy's voice was angry, "Even if this old man saw it, what can he do? Do you think this old man would bully a family of orphans and widows? Wouldn't that be a laughingstock?"

The Right Assistant Yin & Yang said in a strange tone, "Oh? When did the illustrious Jiang family, with a history of hundreds of years, become a family of orphans and widows?"

"Very well! This old man will report to the emperor immediately. If the Right Assistant is involved in this matter, be prepared for the Jiang family's widowed princess, widowed lady, and those hot-tempered Jiang family daughters-in-law to come and smash your door!"

The Right Assistant's carriage paused for a moment, then quickly caught up, "Old man, this is no joking matter! I invite you to have a drink!"

"I won't drink!"

...

Jiang family.

"Lanqing Courtyard."

The four widowed princesses, dozens of ladies, and a large group of married daughters gathered together. The faces of all the ladies were pale.

Princess Zhengguo's eyes were already red, "Old Madam, who would dare to be so bold? The Jiang family only has these two seedlings left. If something happens to them, the Jiang family's centuries-old legacy will be completely destroyed!"

Princess Liyang, skilled in warfare, and Princess Feihuang, dressed in military attire, were filled with killing intent, "It doesn't matter who it is. Old Madam, just give the order and we will take action, directly wiping out their entire family!"

Jiang Qiyin, the wife of Jiang Wuxie who was in a life-or-death situation, had her eyebrows raised and her trusted soldiers were already brandishing their weapons, "Old Madam, give the order!"

"That's right! Although our Jiang family daughters are married, our in-laws are not weak. We are more than capable. We only await the order from our grandmother!"

A large group of Jiang family daughters didn't even bother to sit, their brows furrowed and their demeanor fierce. If the person behind them were present, they would have already been torn to pieces.

Xin Zhuo and Jiang Yuge probably didn't even know how much they were cherished.

"Ah!"

The old Madam rubbed her temples. She had expected a big commotion outside, but she didn't expect the scene inside her own home to be like this. "This old woman has already considered this matter. The person behind the scenes will surface in the next two days, and he will definitely not be spared!"

She looked at Liyun beside her, "How is the prince's mood?"

Liyun bowed, "The prince hasn't spoken and hasn't eaten or drunk for three meals!"

"What should we do? I'll go and persuade him!"

A group of widowed princesses, widows, and young ladies made a move to leave.

"Everyone, come back!" The old Madam slammed the table, and when she saw everyone obediently stop, she said, "Let him calm down. Liyun, have you followed the prince's orders?"

Liyun replied, "According to the prince's orders, we have sent Song Ruqing and his men to the prison of the Ministry of Justice for severe torture. The second young master is under house arrest for a month, and his monthly allowance will be reduced to... thirty taels!"

"Chirp..." One of the widowed ladies couldn't help but laugh. The dog raised by Jiang Yuge eats more than thirty taels in one meal. Then, looking at the surprised gazes from everyone in the room, she said seriously, "Yuge did the right thing! Well done, Yuge!"

The old Madam sighed, "For the past few days, let the prince do whatever he wants. Let him calm down!"

"Yes!"

Liyun bowed and then asked in confusion, "The prince just made two requests. First, he wants to interrogate that courtesan and then have her serve him as a maid. Second, he wants all the half-step Great Masters and above servants and experts in the mansion to gather and train under him. This matter..."

"Agreed!"