Chapter 655 MoneyChapter 370: Get Out and Kneel

Li Chen let out a frosty rebuke, leaving Li Yin with a flushed face.

Compared to substantive punishments, such penalties hold greater significance in destroying his image and prestige within the harem.

Li Yinhu didn't know if this was Li Chen's intentional arrangement or a coincidence.

If it was a deliberate arrangement, how could he have known he would choose family over love

If it was by chance, it could only be said that Li Chen's ability to react in the moment far exceeded his expectations.

No matter what, Li Yinhu can only grit his teeth and accept reality now.

He left the Kangtai Hall without a word and knelt solidly before its door.

And throughout the entire process, Zhao Qinglan didn't say a word to help him.

This made Li Yuhǔ's inner resentment even stronger.

And inside the Kangtai Palace, a group of concubines and princes and princesses were moved by Li Chen's words.

The princesses needless to say, with such a formidable Crown Prince, they wouldn't have to worry about being sent abroad as political sacrifices to suffer inhumane abuse. As for the princes, each and every one of them looked at their second brother with admiration in their eyes, their faces and expressions overflowing with excitement.

Li Chen looked at the soldier who was still kneeling on the ground but also had the same look of blood and excitement on his face, and said, "You have been through hardships all the way, you deserve to be rewarded."

"You bring this imperial edict back, and tell Su Pingbei, as long as he can win, this palace will use the might of the entire nation to help him kill the last Japanese soldier. But if even a single Japanese person remains able to breathe within the borders of Xian朝, then Su Pingbei should never return!"

"Take this decree back and tell Supingbei that he should give you two promotions. This Palace said so!"

The messenger kowtowed heavily to Li Chen, received his orders, and then dashed off immediately.

After the messenger left, Li Chen let out a sigh of relief.

He said to Zhao Qinglan, "They are nothing but annoying flies. As for specific countermeasures, this palace will discuss them with the ministers after the new year. Right now, please continue to preside over the banquet, mother."

Zhao Qinglan's eyes sparkled with admiration, this was the first time she had ever looked at Li Chen favorably.

"The banquet continues, everyone needn't worry too much."

Zhao Qinglan gracefully waved her hand, displaying the demeanor of a motherly ruler, and said: "Even the Crown Prince has stated that our Great Qin Empire will never be disgraced."

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Queen, thank you, His Royal Highness."

In the words of thanks, there was a touch more sincerity than before.

Li Chen had just sat down when two princesses walked over.

Their eyes were slightly red, each holding a wine glass, and respectfully bowed to Li Chen, saying: "Second Brother, thank you."

Li Chen also raised his cup, chuckling softly and saying, "It's the Sixth Princess and Twelfth Princess, no need to thank this palace. It's within my duty."

To tell the truth, this was Li Chen's first time truly getting to know his stepsisters.

This time, he saw the helplessness and sadness behind these young talents.

Even as princesses, they were rarely free to choose their own husbands. As royal daughters, their lives often revolved around political marriages arranged by the court. Their duty was to secure alliances with powerful families and nobles, both within and outside their own kingdom. True love marriages were almost unheard of in such a world.

Just like Su Jinpa, she wouldn't want to, but she would have to marry him as his crown princess.

But that's none of Li Chen's business, and he doesn't want to get involved.

A grand New Year's Eve banquet lasted for more than an hour before it finally came to an end.

The gates of Kangtai Hall swung open, and a warm gust of air blew out, almost turning Li Yinhu, who was kneeling at the entrance, into half a snowman.

Only a stream of concubines and princes and princesses filed out, none showing him any sympathy.

Leaving everyone else to depart, Li Yinhu sat numbly on the ground until Li Chen stood before him.

"Do you admit defeat"our Highness, your body is worth ten thousand gold, how can you easily take risks Although the Guzha tribe is sincere in cooperating with Your Highness, some unnecessary things are still best avoided....