"Tch!" Consort Sun couldn't help but scoff. Who was it that eagerly wanted to bring Prince Chen's son here in the first place? I heard Ouyang Yue initially disagreed, but now she can't stand it anymore? Doesn't she know the saying, "It's easy to invite a god, but hard to send him away"? Seeing that Baili Su had stopped crying after being scolded by the Empress Dowager, but kept reaching out to touch the Empress, who was trying her best to avoid him, Consort Sun wanted to laugh. Isn't this what they call reaping what you sow? This time, the Empress has been tormented by Prince Chen's son, causing chaos in Anle Palace. Now she can't stand it anymore and wants to send him away. She has lost all face and dignity.
"Empress, what do you say?" The Empress Dowager's expression was also not good. She was obviously angry that the Empress had caused so much trouble and ended up like this.
The Empress's face was also dark. How could she not know that this would make her lose face? But which was more important, losing face or being tortured to the point of near death? Anyway, she would not let anyone in the Chen Prince's mansion go. She would torture them to death one by one. She would definitely regain her dignity and face then. What harm was there in enduring it this time? She just wanted to get rid of that little brat Baili Su as soon as possible so that she could get a couple of good nights' sleep. Right now, she felt like she couldn't keep her eyes open. Right now, she didn't want to think about anything. She just wanted to sleep for two days straight. "Yes, Mother, I am not feeling well and I am afraid I cannot take care of Su'er. That's why I had him sent away."
"Since that's the case, then so be it, Your Majesty. Seventh Prince's wife, you should take Su'er back with you later. Your Majesty is unwell and needs to rest right now, so it's really inconvenient for her to take care of Su'er." With the Empress Dowager's words, that was the final decision.
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Yue quickly wiped away her tears and gratefully said to the Empress Dowager, "Thank you, Grandmother, thank you for not blaming me. Come quickly to Mother."
Hearing this, the Empress breathed a slight sigh of relief. Tears still welled in Baili Su's eyes, so much so that no one noticed the glint in them. Suddenly, he broke free from Granny Yan and cried out, "Su'er wants Grandmother..."
It flew over with a "whoosh".
"Bang!" It crashed directly into the Empress. Caught off guard, the Empress's eyes rolled back in her head, and she screamed "Aaaaa!" before fainting.
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"Ah! Quickly help the Empress inside! Quickly summon the imperial physician!" The Anle Palace immediately erupted in shouts and cries, becoming extremely noisy.
Consort Sun and the other concubines stared in astonishment. The Empress had actually fainted from a mere bump! This was even more shocking than seeing the Empress in such a miserable state before. Wasn't the Empress supposed to be irreplaceable? Look at her now, being tormented like this by the Prince of Chen. Some even thought that the Empress couldn't have kept the Prince of Chen a little longer. Sending him back now would be too shameful. The Prince of Chen should have been allowed to stay in Anle Palace longer, exhausting the Empress and causing her to die sooner.
"Waaah...Grandmother...Grandmother..." Baili Su was still crying and fussing when Ouyang Yue picked him up. Baili Su was sobbing uncontrollably, stretching out his little hands and crying out, "Grandmother..." His reluctant and aggrieved appearance was so heartbreaking that it made people want to cry and turn their heads.
The Empress Dowager gazed at Baili Su with a deep, unsettling look, a hint of doubt flashing across her face. The other concubines whispered amongst themselves, praising the Prince of Chen's filial piety, while the palace servants of Anle Palace twitched with disbelief, their faces contorted in agony. Not only was the Prince of Chen's departure unbearable for the pampered Empress, but they were also going crazy. How could the Empress possibly have time to nap? They, on the other hand, couldn't get enough rest at night and had to work during the day. In Anle Palace alone, the number of broken dishes and bowls had more than doubled in recent days. They were all so weak they could barely walk, wishing they could close their eyes and take a nap while walking. If this continued, they had already decided that they might as well all find a wall and smash their heads against it to their deaths. Not only would they be free, but they would also have company in the afterlife—much better than anything else.
“Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu…Royal Grandmother…”
"Alright, that's enough. Any more and it'll be a bit much." Ouyang Yue whispered in Baili Su's ear. Baili Su's eyes flickered, his sobbing subsided, and he turned to nestle in Ouyang Yue's arms, his shoulders trembling as if he were crying softly. But then, nestled in Ouyang Yue's arms, Baili Su made a face, looking mischievous, and whispered, "Oh, why didn't you say so earlier? My face is all stiff from crying. I won't bring onion juice next time, it stings my eyes so much."
Ouyang Yue wanted to laugh but held it back, her lips curving slightly before she immediately pursed them back.
The imperial physician came to examine the Empress, and the result was the same as before: she was just overworked due to lack of rest, but there was no major problem. He told her to drink some calming medicine and rest for a couple more days. With everything settled, everyone left one after another. Before leaving, the Empress Dowager looked at Ouyang Yue and said, "You should also go back and take care of Su'er. He is in a bad mood now, and my health has improved, so you don't need to take care of him."
"Thank you for your kindness and understanding, Grandmother." Ouyang Yue bowed her head with a cold smile. Since the Empress no longer insisted on Baili Su, the Empress Dowager naturally no longer needed to pretend to be sick. This aunt and niece were quite good at acting together.
"Aunt, I think Baili Chen is very strange, very eerie." Since Ouyang Yue was not required to attend to the sick, and the Empress Dowager had also excused everyone else today, Sun Meng'er went directly to Mingxiang Palace with Consort Sun, and then waved away the palace servants.
"Evil?" Consort Sun looked at Consort Sun Meng'er in confusion.
Sun Meng'er thought for a moment and said, "That's right. When he was celebrating his first birthday, he took a lot of expensive jewelry from noble ladies and young misses. And coincidentally, none of these people had a particularly good relationship with Princess Chen. I was also tormented by him. And this time when we entered the palace is another example. No one would believe that the Empress really wanted to get close to Baili Chen. Now look at the Empress. She has been tormented to the point of fainting twice and looks ferocious and almost crazy. The Empress is actually begging him to leave. This doesn't seem right at all."
Consort Sun frowned slightly: "That child is so young, it must be your imagination. I don't see anything strange about him."
Sun Meng'er said anxiously, "No, there's definitely something wrong with Baili Su. Maybe his soul was eaten by some ghost or demon. Otherwise, how could he have caused so much trouble with such a small thing?" Sun Meng'er gritted her teeth as she spoke, her face full of hatred. Back then, during the baby's first birthday celebration, she had made that little brat Baili Su drink his urine in front of everyone. Even after returning to the Prince Zhi's mansion, she had been openly and secretly mocked by those troublesome and lowly people in the mansion. Sun Meng'er could never swallow this insult.
Consort Sun was naturally aware of this matter. Seeing Sun Meng'er's expression, she naturally assumed it stemmed from resentment. Although she would like to help Sun Meng'er if possible, seeing that Baili Su had managed to get the Empress into such a mess without any consequences, and that the Emperor didn't seem to care much, Consort Sun didn't want to directly incur the Emperor's displeasure. Back then, Consort Sun had irrefutable evidence, leaving her no room for argument, and she had also been too domineering in the palace. Who knew the Emperor wouldn't be disgusted? Consort Sun's current status was neither high nor low. Although she relied on the Emperor's favor, she couldn't be as assertive as Consort Sun had been: "Meng'er, although you harbor deep resentment towards the Prince of Chen, and you will seek revenge sooner or later, now is not the time."
Sun Meng'er gritted her teeth, dissatisfied. Her aunt clearly didn't want to help her: "Aunt, I really think there's something wrong with Baili Su. He's very ghostly, there's definitely something wrong with him."
Consort Sun had no choice: "What good is it if you only have suspicions now? If you really think there's something wrong with him, you have to find evidence, don't you?"
“Yes, I will find this evidence eventually. Even if it’s not the same as the glow of the Prince Chen’s mansion and the strange phenomena in the palace, we can still start from there.” As she spoke, Sun Meng’er took something out of her bosom and handed it to Sun Zhaoyi: “Aunt, this is a remedy that Mother found. It has a miraculous effect on getting pregnant.”
"Then I'll have to trouble you, sister-in-law. Please give this to her when you get back." Consort Sun smiled and waved her hand. Granny Qi then put the list away. Consort Sun chatted with Sun Meng'er for a while before having someone escort Meng'er away.
Granny Qi, holding the prescription, asked, "Your Highness, would you like to have the medicine prepared according to this prescription?"
Consort Sun smiled faintly, "Let's have a familiar imperial physician check if there's anything wrong with this prescription first." A mocking smile crept onto Consort Sun's lips, "If this prescription is really effective, why didn't Sun Meng'er get pregnant? Let's see what kind of prescription it is first."
Granny Qi immediately understood. Even in a large family like the Sun family, there were many conspiracies and scheming. Consort Sun had to be wary of even her own family members. Even though she was now in the palace and a great support to the Sun family, she knew this from when she followed Consort Sun. She immediately went to take care of it in secret.
Ouyang Yue and Baili Su returned to Chenyu Palace first, and then reported to Emperor Mingxian that they wanted to return to the Prince Chen's residence.
"Yes, it's time to return to Prince Chen's residence," Emperor Mingxian said casually, while glancing at a book.
Ouyang Yue said, "Yes, Father Emperor, Su'er hasn't slept well in the palace these past few days and has caused quite a commotion. I think it's better to go back to Prince Chen's residence first. If there's enough time, Su'er won't miss Mother Empress and won't cause any more trouble."
"Missing the Empress?" Emperor Mingxian's lips curled slightly. Ouyang Yue knew there was a hint of mockery in his voice, but she lowered her head and remained silent. "Alright, since Su'er is not living well in the palace, let him go back. When I want to see him, you can bring him back."
"Yes, Father." He then took his leave.
Emperor Mingxian picked up a book but didn't turn the next page for a long time. After placing it on the table, a deep smile appeared on his lips: "This Su'er is really..."
Fu Shun stood guard to the side, a smile creeping onto his lips. This Prince Chen was nothing short of a troublemaker. He had only been in the palace for a short time, yet he had already caused such chaos. As for Empress Lin, who had served Emperor Mingxian, he knew her well. She was the most proud and unwilling to admit defeat. She had been fighting with Consort Sun for years, neither willing to give in. Even when she suffered a loss, she would always try to get justice first. You would never see her apologize or beg for forgiveness.
Emperor Mingxian couldn't help but sigh, "If I hadn't known he was only a one-year-old child, and if this hadn't been unintentional, he would have been too extraordinary."
Actually, this wouldn't have worked if it were someone else. If it were someone else, the matter wouldn't be over before the Empress arrested and executed them. But because it was Baili Su, the Empress could only swallow her anger and suffer in silence. Emperor Mingxian narrowed his eyes: "Have you carried out the task I asked you to do?"
"Your Majesty, it has been carried out."
Emperor Mingxian sneered: "Very good!"
After Ouyang Yue and Baili Su returned to the Prince Chen's residence, they first had a good sleep, which lasted for a day and a night. The Empress was even more exaggerated, sleeping for two days straight, and finally woke up because she was so hungry. As for Anle Palace, without Baili Su, the palace servants also took the opportunity to get a good sleep and catch up on their sleep. When they woke up, their only feeling was that they had finally come back to life!
Having been hungry for two days, the Empress could only eat some porridge to fill her stomach. Granny An sat on a chair next to her, holding a bowl of nourishing flower porridge, and fed the Empress spoonful by spoonful. Although the Empress had regained some energy after a nap, she was still weak from hunger: "That little bastard has left the palace."
"Yes, Your Majesty, the day you fainted, the Princess Consort of Chen took the young prince and left the palace to return to the Prince of Chen's residence," replied Granny An while feeding him porridge.
"They got away quickly, otherwise I would never have let them go." The Empress gritted her teeth as she spoke, filled with hatred. She, the Empress, had to beg a mere brat to leave—this was an utter disgrace. Even without inquiring, she knew what the concubines, led by Consort Sun, were saying about her behind her back. She had never been so humiliated since entering the palace, and the thought of it made her teeth ache with hatred. "Has news come from my elder brother?"
Granny An whispered in her ear, "Your Majesty, rest assured, the message from the eldest prince has been sent. Things are proceeding as planned. Prince Chen has now entered the border of Linzhou Prefecture and will arrive at Baiyun Temple soon. This time, we will make sure he never returns."
The Empress sneered, "Where is the Lin Prince's residence?"
"The gifts have all been delivered, and Prince Lin and Princess Consort were naturally very respectful, but they seemed somewhat suspicious and wary."
The Empress nodded: "It would be strange if they weren't on guard. Have the imperial physicians keep a close eye on things and try to find out whether this baby is a boy or a girl before then. My final wish is for a boy, understand?"
An Mama's heart tightened, and she looked up at the Empress. The Empress's face was slightly pale, but her eyes were calm and sharp. An Mama immediately calmed her fear and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will give the order and send people to prepare immediately."
The Empress said calmly, "In that case, there's no need to keep the people of Prince Chen's mansion alive; they can all die." The Empress smiled indifferently, but her eyes gradually turned cold and deep. "That little bastard Baili Su, I will strangle him to death!"
Since he was just a child, a helpless infant who couldn't even kill a chicken and couldn't resist her, yet caused her to lose face and be ridiculed, he had to die! Originally, the Empress's idea of using Baili Su had long been abandoned after Baili Su caused her trouble time and time again. She didn't need this foolish emperor Baili Su anymore; she wanted his life!
The most famous place in Linzhou Prefecture is Baiyun Temple. Baiyun Temple is not only a renowned Taoist temple in the Great Zhou Dynasty, but its abbot, Lingyun Tianshi, is said to have supernatural powers and concoct elixirs with miraculous effects. Although they cannot bring people back to life, they can cure diseases. Even the Empress Dowager in the palace has been using the elixirs concocted by Lingyun Tianshi. However, Lingyun Tianshi's elixirs not only require a variety of precious ingredients, but it is also said that Lingyun Tianshi only concocts two batches of medicine a year. One batch is naturally the heart-protecting elixir for the Empress Dowager, and the other batches are elixirs for nourishing the body and also have some detoxification effects. They can be said to be extremely rare and hard to come by.
Therefore, the three disciples of Master Lingyun, Daoming, Daoxuan, and Daozong, inherited Master Lingyun's alchemy skills and also frequently refined medicines. While their efficacy could not compare to Master Lingyun's, they were of great use to the believers, and the prices were affordable. Of course, if this were the case, Baiyun Temple's sale of elixirs would be no different from that of merchants. Whenever there was a famine in the Great Zhou Dynasty, Baiyun Temple would contribute its efforts and often donate medicine. The payment for the medicines refined by Baiyun Temple was not mandatory; it was voluntary for believers. The amount was entirely up to them. However, some physicians in charge of medicine were dissatisfied and brought the elixirs to study. Finally, they conceded defeat and declared that the elixirs were extremely precious, setting a price. Since then, believers requesting these elixirs have generally paid a higher price, and that's how the price was determined.
It is said that Baiyun Temple is very efficacious, and over time, it became the most popular Taoist temple in the Great Zhou Dynasty, second only to Wuxing Temple.
At this time, many worshippers came and went from Baiyun Temple. Each one had their own thoughts when they entered, but when they came out, they couldn't help but look relaxed and relieved. At least they had less sorrow than before, which made others believe in Baiyun Temple even more.
"Clatter, clatter, clatter." Just then, a troop of riders suddenly galloped out from the road outside Baiyun Temple. Each of them had fierce eyes and a sharp aura. The leader was dressed in a black belted long robe, which made him look handsome and dignified. When the troop of riders galloped to Baiyun Temple, none of them dismounted. Only the leader of the black-clad men waved his hand, and a man jumped down from behind and entered Baiyun Temple. After a while, a man in his thirties wearing a Taoist robe with a very peaceful face came out.
"Master Daoming".
"Master Daoming..."
"Greetings, fellow benefactors..." Passing pilgrims bowed to the Taoist robe-clad man. It turned out that this Taoist robe-clad man was none other than Master Daoming, the chief disciple of Master Lingyun of Baiyun Temple. As everyone was filled with doubt, they looked towards the man in black.
The people who could be invited by Baiyun Temple to come and greet the three Dharma Masters Daoming, Daoxuan, and Daozong must be of very high status. Although Buddhist and Taoist families uphold the principle of equality for all people, everyone knows that true equality is impossible. They are just ordinary people. In this era of supreme imperial power, they can be killed with just a word from the emperor. Although they would not fawn over special people, they must at least show them some respect.
"Amitabha, Daoming greets Prince Chen." Master Daoming walked over with steady steps and asked the man in black.
Those around them were momentarily stunned, but the next moment they exclaimed in surprise, "Prince Chen? Is he the emperor's most favored prince?"
"Yes, yes, it is the Seventh Prince. He has been granted the title of Prince Chen, has left the palace to establish his own residence, and has gotten married."
"Yes, I heard that she married the most beautiful woman in our Great Zhou, no, the one who won first place in the beauty pageant on Langya Continent. The Princess Consort of Chen also has a remarkable background; her grandmother is the famous Princess Shuangxia."
"She is the younger sister of Xuanyuan Chaohua, the current commander of the Xuanyuan Army of our Great Zhou National Protection Army."
"Oh my, I've heard before that Prince Chen is exceptionally handsome and not like an ordinary person. Look at his appearance and temperament, he is indeed extraordinary."
"What a handsome man."
The worshippers were men, women, and children, but women made up the majority. The young women, in particular, looked at Baili Chen with burning eyes. Many of the women who came to Baiyun Temple to offer incense were noblewomen and daughters of wealthy families, but while they might be considered prominent in Linzhou, they wouldn't even be considered among the elite in the capital—that was the difference. These women all aspired to a higher social standing, naturally hoping to marry into wealth. They had never dared to dream of marrying into the elite families of the capital, but now, seeing Baili Chen entering and leaving Baiyun Temple, and not only seeing his noble status and outstanding demeanor, but also his exceptionally handsome appearance, their hearts fluttered, and they too began to entertain the idea of marrying into a higher social class.
Baili Chen completely ignored the discussions. The monk Daoming had already bowed and then kindly invited Baili Chen to walk inside, while the other worshippers became mere background figures.
"Oh! My handkerchief!" Suddenly, a young lady in the crowd exclaimed. A handkerchief flew through the air and landed gracefully in front of Baili Chen. Baili Chen turned his head slightly and saw the woman looking at him shyly and coquettishly. Baili Chen smiled sarcastically. That's how it is in small towns. Before anything has even happened, they've already offered themselves up. They don't know how to respect themselves and are just pretending to be shy.
Baili Chen turned his head, lifted his foot and stepped directly onto the handkerchief, following Master Daoming slowly forward.
The young lady, who had been shy and demure, suddenly turned pale, biting her lip in embarrassment. The other young ladies, who had initially resented her quick thinking and preemptive strike, now looked at her with mockery. "How shameless," they thought, "taking the initiative to seduce you, disregarding your status. Even Prince Chen wouldn't even look at you. You're so overconfident."
This little incident didn't bother Baili Chen. He was led by Daoming the whole way, listening to Daoming explain the origins of Baiyun Temple and pointing out various places to him. His expression remained indifferent and he didn't show any emotion.
"Your Highness Chen, this is the accommodation prepared for you by our temple. Are you satisfied with it?" They walked into a quiet courtyard. Two large willow trees stood before the courtyard, their branches and leaves lush and verdant, shading most of the sunlight. In summer, it was a wonderful place to escape the heat. Without a doubt, Baili Chen's courtyard was one of the best guest courtyards in Baiyun Temple. However, his expression remained indifferent: "I have come here on my father's orders to find the Heart-Protecting Pill for the Empress Dowager's health. I wish to see Master Lingyun now, so I will trouble Master Daoming to convey my message."
Master Daoming's eyes flashed, and he smiled, "Your Highness, it's really unfortunate. My master is currently facing a bottleneck in alchemy and is in seclusion. I imagine his alchemy skills will be even better when he comes out of seclusion, but I'm afraid he can't come out of seclusion now."
"Oh, so you're being so negligent about matters concerning the Empress Dowager? Does Master Lingyun think that the Empress Dowager's trust in him is a reason for him to act arrogantly and domineeringly?" Baili Chen sneered, showing no respect whatsoever.
A crack seemed to appear on Master Daoming's usually serene face: "Your Highness, you misunderstand. My master has no intention of disrespecting the Empress Dowager. It is precisely because my master has always been very concerned about the Empress Dowager's health that his seclusion this time has been longer than usual. Once my master emerges from seclusion and his alchemy skills have improved, the amount of pills supplied to the Empress Dowager and the royal family will naturally increase. Because my master's alchemy skills are so superb, if it were another master, the time would probably be two or three times longer than my master's."
Baili Chen sneered: "It's only the Empress Dowager who's obsessed with pills. Few members of the royal family are looking forward to them. It's not like there's a shortage. Why would the Empress Dowager be in seclusion for such a short time? Does Master Lingyun even say it's out of respect for the Empress Dowager?"
A cold glint flashed in Master Daoming's eyes. He now realized that Prince Chen had come here purely to cause trouble: "So, what does Prince Chen mean?"
"I wish to see Celestial Master Lingyun now. Go and inform him." Baili Chen waved his hand and entered the courtyard, his meaning clear: Celestial Master Lingyun would come to pay his respects to him shortly. Daoming, the Dharma Master, could not conceal the murderous intent in his eyes for a moment, and hurriedly smiled and said, "Your Highness Chen, please forgive me. My master has only recently gone into seclusion and is probably still halfway through his research. If I go to summon him now, all his previous efforts may be wasted. I hope Your Highness Chen will understand."
"What do you mean by 'concern'? I'm just following my father's orders to investigate why the pills haven't been supplied, which has caused the Empress Dowager's health problems. I don't need to concern myself with anything else. What are you doing, old Taoist priest, nagging here? What does my meeting with Master Lingyun have to do with you? How can you represent Master Lingyun's wishes? Are you acting like a disciple who's more powerful than his master?" Baili Chen looked at Master Daoming with cold brows.
You should know that Baili Chenyuan is the most arrogant of the princes. His reputation is not fake. If anyone wants him to speak softly and gently to Ouyang Yue, they are dreaming. If he wants to cause trouble, do you think you can suppress him?
Master Daoming was seething with anger. If it were anyone else, even a high-ranking official would have to give him some face. But he dared not be too forceful in front of the royal family member, Prince Chen. However, he spoke in a gentle tone. Anyone who knew how to be tactful would not have pushed him so far. With the influence of Celestial Master Lingyun and the Empress Dowager, a mere whisper would have been enough to make Baili Chen look bad. This Prince Chen was truly cold and unapproachable.
“Your Highness, you have just arrived at Baiyun Temple today and must be quite tired from your journey. Why don’t you rest for a while? I will go and consult my master.” Daoming suggested with a smile.
Baili Chen nodded: "Alright, I am indeed tired. Go get two jars of wine, roast two chickens, and some fish and shrimp. I haven't had a proper meal along the way because I've been rushing."
Daoming's expression changed: "Prince Chen, this is Baiyun Temple, where people eat vegetarian food."
Baili Chen looked at him coldly: "Do you think I don't know this is Baiyun Temple? Do you think I'm stupid? After all this time, I still don't know where I am. Just do what I'm told, stop talking nonsense!"
Daoming pursed his lips, took a deep breath, and said, "This humble Taoist will go and prepare."
"Hmph, if I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have wasted my breath." Baili Chen turned and went inside with a dissatisfied look on his face. Daoming Master glanced at Baili Chen's back and left.
Upon entering the room, Leng Sha first led his men to thoroughly search the courtyard. After finding nothing amiss, he used his own tea leaves to boil water in the courtyard and brewed a cup of tea for Baili Chen. After waiting for about half an hour, the Dao Ming Master finally arrived late, having prepared the things Baili Chen had requested. However, those people acted furtively, like thieves.
Baiyun Temple is a Taoist temple. If worshippers find out that people eat meat here, wouldn't they be seen as hypocritical and that would greatly damage its reputation?
Baili Chen was leaning against the bed, his legs crossed in a rather unladylike manner. As Daoming walked in, he said with some impatience, "Why did it take you so long? I was almost falling asleep waiting. You're so slow, you useless Taoist."
Daoming, sweating profusely, led his men in, but before they even reached them, Baili Chen scolded him like this. Even with his good temper, his face darkened: "Your Highness Chen, Baiyun Temple is not a place for laypeople. These things were bought from the villagers at the foot of the mountain. I hope Your Highness Chen will follow local customs and eat some vegetarian food when you visit Baiyun Temple in the future."
"Leng Sha, what are you standing there for? Bring up all the dishes. I'm going to eat." Baili Chen ignored Daoming and called out to Leng Sha before sitting down at the table to eat. Seeing him drinking and eating heartily, Daoming unconsciously clenched his fists.
"Prince Chen..."
“Master Daoming, I apologize. His Highness does not like to be disturbed while dining. The consequences of offending His Highness are very serious. Please leave first, Master Daoming. After His Highness has finished eating, someone will be sent to collect the dishes.” Leng Sha stepped forward and blocked Master Daoming’s path. Master Daoming was quite angry. He flicked his sleeve, snorted, and turned to leave.