The Ordinary Man's Guide to Fast Travel

Chapter 488 Phoenix Flying 10

After a long time, the guards who went out to look for General Chao and Chao Yao came back one after another, all of them dejected, and reported to Hang Jinnian that General Chao and Chao Yao refused to meet.

When Hang Jinnian heard this, his face turned pale in an instant. He widened his eyes and shouted in disbelief: "What? How dare they reject me?"

He gritted his teeth and roared at the guards again: "You bunch of trash, can't you beg them a little more?"

The guards lowered their heads in fear and dared not speak a word.

Hang Jinnian was furious and went to where General Chao and Chao Yao were in person, but was stopped by the guards at the door.

"Get out of the way! I want to see them!" Hang Jinnian roared.

The guard said expressionlessly, "Your Highness, the general and the young lady have ordered that you not see anyone."

Hang Jinnian was so angry that he was shaking all over, but he could do nothing.

He stood at the door for a while, and finally turned around and left angrily.

"General Chao, Chao Yao, just wait for me!" Hang Jinnian cursed viciously as he walked.

After returning to the East Palace, Hang Jinnian smashed everything in the house to pieces, scaring the palace maids and eunuchs so much that they hid aside and dared not come near.

"Chao family, I will never let this go!" Hang Jinnian's angry roar resounded throughout the East Palace.

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Chaojia

General Chao and Chao Yao sat facing each other.

General Chao looked at Chao Yao, his eyes full of pity and worry, and slowly said: "Yao'er, you have suffered today. Hang Jinnian is so crazy, I'm afraid I can't keep the position of Crown Princess anymore."

Chao Yao lowered her eyes, her expression gloomy, and said softly: "Father, my daughter's reputation has been damaged because of him. What should I do in the future? Besides, if the prince has not done anything wrong, there will be no possibility of divorce from the crown princess since ancient times."

General Chao held Chao Yao's hand and said firmly, "Don't be afraid, Yao'er. Your father will definitely find a good way out for you. Since Hang Jinnian is so ruthless and ungrateful, we will draw a clear line with him."

Chao Yao raised her head slightly, tears in her eyes: "But he is the prince after all. If my daughter is separated from him, I am afraid it will bring disaster to the Chao family."

General Chao snorted coldly, "My father has some foundation in the court, and he wouldn't dare to take action against the Chao family easily. Yao'er, don't worry, your father will find a suitable opportunity to report this matter to the emperor and cancel this marriage for you. Now he may not be able to survive the disaster he encountered, so we can use this incident to pave the way for your divorce."

Chao Yao said worriedly: "Father, this matter needs to be considered carefully. Don't act impulsively."

He nodded slightly to the general, his eyes deep: "Yao'er, don't worry. Hang Jinnian's misbehavior in the General's Mansion has already lost the face of the royal family. Your father will report to the emperor that he is a prince of a country and he is against us for a maid. This alone is enough to find a hundred reasons against him."

In the dead of night, General Chao quietly entered the palace to ask for an audience with the emperor.

The emperor met him in the imperial study, with a puzzled look on his face: "General Chao, what are you doing here in the palace at this time?"

After paying respectful tribute to the general, he said with a heavy face: "Your Majesty, I have something important to report. The behavior of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in recent days has really worried me."

The emperor frowned slightly: "Prince? What happened to him?"

General Chao took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince lost his temper in my house because of a maid and the rumors a few days ago, completely disregarding the dignity of the royal family and the dignity of the Chao family. Such impulsive behavior is not the demeanor of a crown prince."

The emperor's face darkened: "Is this true?"

The general then said, "Your Majesty, I have no intention to slander the Crown Prince, but this matter concerns the reputation of the royal family and the stability of the court. If the Crown Prince is so impulsive, I am afraid he will not be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility if he inherits the throne in the future."

The emperor was silent for a moment, then said, "General Chao, I will investigate this matter myself."

General Chao said quickly, "Your Majesty is wise. I have something else to say. My daughter Chao Yao has been wronged during this period as the Crown Princess and is mentally exhausted. In addition, her health is getting worse. I really can't bear it. I hope Your Majesty can make a decision for my daughter."

The emperor was slightly moved: "I understand, General Chao, please withdraw first."

After bidding farewell to the general, the emperor fell into deep thought.

A few days later, the emperor summoned Crown Prince Hang Jinnian to the palace.

When Hang Jinnian stepped into the imperial study, he had a bad feeling in his heart.

I saw the emperor sitting in front of the desk with a terribly gloomy face.

"Kneel down!" the emperor shouted angrily.

Hang Jinnian was startled and quickly knelt on his knees.

The emperor slammed the table, his eyes wide open, and said, "You rebellious son, look at what good things you have done!"

Hang Jinnian lowered his head and dared not say a word.

The emperor stood up, walked to Hang Jinnian, pointed at his nose and scolded: "for a maid and non-existent rumors, you dare to lose your temper in the general's mansion, regardless of the royal dignity, do you know what consequences this will cause?"

Hang Jinnian whispered in defense: "Father, I am your son..."

"Shut up!" The emperor interrupted him. "As the crown prince, you should be careful with your words and actions and put the overall situation first. But what about you? How can you be worthy of the future throne if you act so impulsively?"

The emperor became more and more angry as he spoke, pacing back and forth: "General Chao is loyal and has made great contributions to the court. How will the officials and the people of the world view you treating him like this?"

Hang Jinnian had cold sweat on his forehead: "I know I was wrong, please calm down, father."

The emperor snorted coldly: "Do you know where you are wrong?"

Hang Jinnian said quickly: "I shouldn't act impulsively, I shouldn't disregard the dignity of the royal family, and I shouldn't let General Chao and Chao Yao suffer grievances."

The emperor stopped and stared at Hang Jinnian: "If you really know your mistake, you should reflect on it and never make it again. If there is a next time, you can't even think about sitting on the throne of the prince!"

Hang Jinnian kowtowed repeatedly: "I will definitely remember my father's teachings and change my past mistakes."

The emperor waved his hand and said, "Go back to the East Palace and think about your mistakes! If you can't please your Crown Princess and offend your father-in-law, how are you going to make those ministers submit to you in the future? What do you rely on? Rely on your bloodline? Go back, think about what I said today!"

Hang Jinnian felt as if he had been pardoned, and quickly stood up and walked out.

After Hang Jinnian came out of the imperial study, he returned to the East Palace with a gloomy face.

He was filled with anger and had no place to vent it. At this moment, he thought of Xiao Ruqiu who was imprisoned in the dungeon.

With a rage, Hang Jinnian went straight to the dungeon, which was dark and damp, with an unpleasant smell. Xiao Ruqiu curled up in the corner, looking haggard.

Hang Jinnian walked up to her, glared at her fiercely, and roared, "It's all because of you, bitch, that I'm in such a mess!"

Xiao Ruqiu raised his head, his eyes full of fear and despair, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Highness, please forgive me. I don't want this to happen."

Hang Jinnian sneered, "Forgive you? You caused me to be scolded by my father, and I lost face in front of all the ministers. You also caused me to have such a bad relationship with General Chao and Chao Yao. You still want me to forgive you?"

As he said that, he kicked Xiao Ruqiu, who groaned in pain.

Hang Jinnian was still not satisfied, so he picked up the whip beside him and whipped her fiercely: "You ungrateful thing, my love for you has made you so ignorant!"

Bloodstains suddenly appeared on Xiao Ruqiu's body, and her cries echoed in the dungeon.

Hang Jinnian whipped him and cursed, "I'll let you know today what happens if you betray me!"

He stopped the whip only when he was tired and said with a gasp: "Just reflect on your mistakes in this dungeon. Don't expect me to let you go easily!"

After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Xiao Ruqiu sobbing in pain.