Capítulo 1553: Chapter 1491: Ah Jiu Stirs Up Trouble
Prince Qi wore an arrogant expression, which Ah Jiu noted with disdain. After all, he indeed had the credentials to be proud; he was a legitimate son of the empress, despite his birth mother climbing her way up as a favored consort. Yet, she beca the empress, making him a legitimate son.
Aside from Crown Prince Zhao, who else is more esteed than Prince Qi? Hence, though Prince Zhou smiled to welco Ah Jiu, Prince Qi showed nothing but scorn.
Supporting Crown Prince Zhao? Hmph, it’s only because Father still values this short-lived fool; otherwise, he would have long ago…
This short-lived fool has no idea when death will catch him, truly ill fortune!
“It seems His Highness Prince Qi doesn’t quite agree with my words.” Ah Jiu chuckled softly, addressing Crown Prince Zhao, “Your Highness, you’ll need to be more mindful in the future!”
Crown Prince Zhao cast a sidelong glance at Prince Qi, a quick flash of coldness in his eyes, and said, “His Highness the Prince Jin is indeed correct.”
Prince Qi retorted, “How can His Highness the Prince Jin say such things? Whether I agree or not, I don’t know, but I do think His Highness the Prince Jin’s actions seem quite divisive!”
Ah Jiu’s smile stiffened slightly, “Divisive? What do you an? The Crown Prince is the future ruler, and, as the saying goes, fighting tigers need close brothers. Shouldn’t siblings protect and assist each other in tis of need? Or is it that Prince Qi thinks I’m being ddleso as a guest?”
Prince Qi was taken aback, about to speak, when Crown Prince Zhao intervened, “Your Highness, my tenth imperial brother has drunk a few too many, and in his youthful vigor, his words are a bit impulsive. I ask His Highness the Prince Jin to be tolerant.” With that, he glared at the nearby inner servant, “Why are you not taking His Highness Prince Qi to sober up?”
Prince Qi’s face changed slightly, “Imperial Brother…”
“Tenth imperial brother, a guest has co, and as the host, you must offer humility and hospitality. Only then can the guest feel truly welco, which is the deanor of a true host,” Crown Prince Zhao said calmly.
Prince Qi sneered a few tis, “I didn’t know how much my imperial brother favors Beiyan, preferring to help outsiders rather than our family!” With that, he brushed off the inner servant’s hand, snorting coldly, “Get away, you dog slave. Do you think my hand can be touched by a castrated one like you?”
The inner servant’s eyes flashed a hint of humiliation, lowering his head and stepping back a few paces, muttering that he deserved to die.
Ah Jiu observed this and squinted slightly. Prince Qi was arrogant and domineering, now appearing even more caustic and insolent. Truly, if he were to beco emperor, the downfall of Nanyue would be imminent, leading to widespread devastation.
“His Highness the Prince Jin, my tenth imperial brother is spoiled by our royal mother, please don’t be offended!” Crown Prince Zhao smiled as he diffused the situation.
Ah Jiu sighed lightly, “I understand, he’s a scion of the Son of Heaven, a legitimate son, second only to you, Crown Prince. His standing is most esteed, so arrogance is expected.”
These words seed unintentional, but to Crown Prince Zhao and Prince Zhou, they carried a slight peculiar tone.
“Ah, I shall go pay my respects to a few officials from the delegation.” Ah Jiu casually lifted a cup of wine, walking over to the delegation, smiling and toasting each one.
When he reached Wu Lihong, Ah Jiu wore a slight smile, hiding his displeasure, and said, “Is this Lord Wu?”
Here it cos, that ominous feeling again!
Wu Lihong stood, slightly bent, respectfully saying, “This humble official, Wu Lihong, Minister of Rites, greets His Highness the Prince Jin!”
“Lord Wu’s na is as well-known as thunder, and eting today is truly… haha!” Ah Jiu chuckled slightly and walked past.
Haha, like hell with the laughter! As for ‘well-known as thunder,’ what nonsense is that? Has my infamous story spread to Beiyan too? Or is soone speaking ill of
behind my back?
Wu Lihong felt a cold sweat seeping from his back, casting a sidelong glance at Ah Jiu, radiating regal dignity, with eyes that carried a hint of confusion.
Is it an illusion or is this really a feeling? Ah Jiu, for sure, is targeting him, finding him displeasing!
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