The Emperor acted swiftly, handling the matter with decisive efficiency.
As Mo Changgong was dragged away, his heart-rending cries faded until they could no longer be heard.
Seeing the dark clouds gathered on the Emperor's face, all the officials lowered their heads in trepidation.
In the past, the Emperor had been extremely indulgent toward the Crown Prince. But ever since the Crown Prince had severed the Sixth Prince's tendons, the Emperor, unable to bring himself to punish the Crown Prince, had developed a greater sense of pity for the Sixth Prince instead.
Besides, the Sixth Prince was his own flesh and blood.
Therefore, as long as the Sixth Prince did not go too far, the Emperor would spare his life, no matter the circumstances.
Mo Lingwei took Shen Ningning's hand. His gaze swept around the hall as he said coolly, "There's nothing left for us here. I'll see you out of the palace."
