"Ha, is that so? Punishment?" Xuanyuan Heng said coldly, "The Emperor knows who is more important, His Majesty or the common people."
"If His Majesty no longer wants the throne, then it will be the end of this king."
"Regent, is that right? Since you are so informal, then I can only do it in front of you."
Feng Ran's eyes widened, looking at the person before her in surprise. Just now, Ling Chi Yuan had told her that everything was to anger Xuanyuan Heng, and that there was no other intention.
However, why did it turn out like this just to anger Xuanyuan Heng?
How could she bring herself to serve Ling Chi Yuan in front of Xuanyuan Heng?
Just as Ling Chi Yuan was about to approach Feng Ran, Xuanyuan Heng directly intervened, pulling Feng Ran to his side, and looked at Ling Chi Yuan coldly, saying, "You should be fortunate that you didn't touch what you shouldn't have."
Xuanyuan Heng glanced at Bei Chen Ye, "Bring the person up, and let Young Master Ling have a good look, and decide if he wants to continue."
Ling Chi Yuan frowned, his eyes filled with confusion as he looked at the person before him, seemingly not understanding what Xuanyuan Heng intended to do.
Also, who was the person he mentioned bringing up?
Someone who could be brought up by Xuanyuan Heng at this moment must be extremely important, not someone useless.
Upon seeing the person being brought up, Ling Chi Yuan said coldly, "Xuanyuan Heng, this is my person. What have you done to him?"
This person was someone he had secretly assigned to protect Feng Ran, although Feng Ran herself did not know this.
But Xuanyuan Heng had found out.
Ling Chi Yuan walked up to the person and discovered that their Achilles tendons and wrist tendons had been severed, and their eyes were blinded.
This person was the one he trusted the most, which was why he had entrusted him with the task of protecting Feng Ran.
He reported Feng Ran's situation to him daily, but for the past few days, there had been no reports. He had thought that perhaps something unexpected had happened.
But he had thought that it would not be a problem to just protect Feng Ran.
Perhaps he felt that protecting Feng Ran was too simple a task. Therefore, there was nothing worth reporting.
He never expected that he would be captured by Xuanyuan Heng. And to suffer such a fate.
Ling Chi Yuan looked at Xuanyuan Heng and questioned coldly, "Regent, this person is my subordinate. What did he do to make you treat him so cruelly?"
Xuanyuan Heng smiled, his smile becoming more pronounced. He looked at Ling Chi Yuan coldly and said with a smile, "This person intended to assassinate this king and was captured on the spot. Not taking his life was the best lesson for him."
Xuanyuan Heng said coldly, "Furthermore, this person has been coveting Feng Ran. Naturally, this king cannot allow him to do as he pleases."
Ling Chi Yuan's eyes were now filled with anger. Looking at Xuanyuan Heng's provocative gaze, he naturally understood what was going on, but he was powerless to do anything about it.
The person was already in this state. To make an enemy of Xuanyuan Heng because of him was definitely not an option.
"Therefore, Your Highness brought this person here, thinking that this person was brought by me?"
Ling Chi Yuan smiled and said coldly, "However, I must disappoint Your Highness. I am not familiar with this person."
"I am afraid I will have to disappoint Your Highness."
Ling Chi Yuan's words were heartless.
Xuanyuan Heng, however, smiled and said coldly, "Is that so? Then, execute him directly."
"I originally thought that this person was Young Master Ling's subordinate, and this king would spare him as a favor to Young Master Ling. Since Young Master Ling says he doesn't know him, then this matter is settled."
His gaze fell on Feng Ran, and feeling the person trembling in his arms, his eyes were filled with rage.
Feng Ran, what was she trying to do? Was she so afraid in his arms? Did she want to escape from him so badly?
Feng Ran's avoidance caused Xuanyuan Heng's face to darken.
He pushed Feng Ran away directly, grabbed her chin, and said coldly, "Feng Ran, I told you to watch me, do you understand?"
"If you don't behave, this king will torture you and let you know the consequences of offending this king."
Seeing that Feng Ran ignored his words, Xuanyuan Heng's rage seemed to ignite, and he exuded a terrifying aura. He glared at Ling Chi Yuan and said to Feng Ran with bloodlust, "Feng Ran, you wouldn't want innocent people to be implicated because of you again, would you?"
The meaning behind Xuanyuan Heng's words was all too obvious.
Feng Ran was slightly startled, her face looking a little displeased.
Just as she was about to speak, Ling Chi Yuan, who was standing by the side, spoke first, "Xuanyuan Heng, what is it? Do you have nothing else to do now but threaten Feng Ran?"
"A dignified prince threatening a mere woman, you are truly a remarkable prince."
"Xuanyuan Heng, what exactly do you mean? If you have something, just come at me directly."
"Du Rong." Xuanyuan Heng said coldly, his gaze falling on Ling Chi Yuan.
"The person you sent to protect Feng Ran colluded with Huang Qian Qian and Hong Yi to poison Feng Ran, almost killing her."
"If this king hadn't saved her, you wouldn't even be able to see Feng Ran now."
"Ling Chi Yuan, these are all your good deeds."
Xuanyuan Heng's gaze fell on Feng Ran with bloodlust and he said coldly, "Ling Chi Yuan, is this what you call protection?"
Ling Chi Yuan had never imagined that such a thing would happen.
He thought that Xuanyuan Heng would not lie about such matters. After all, there was no need for him to deceive him.
What kind of person was Xuanyuan Heng? He would never resort to such despicable means.
However, his gaze finally fell on Feng Ran, and he asked, "Feng Ran, are these words all true?"
Ling Chi Yuan ultimately chose to ask Feng Ran.
Only when Feng Ran said it herself would he believe it.
"Yes."
"However, Young Master Ling doesn't need to blame yourself. Look, I'm perfectly fine now, still alive and well."
A smile appeared on her face, and she said with a smile, "Young Master Ling, I'm doing well now."
Feng Ran said earnestly.
She had only found out about this matter later, and she had never thought of holding Ling Chi Yuan accountable for it.
After all, it had nothing to do with Ling Chi Yuan.
Even if it were related to him, she could only say that it was all her fate, that she was destined for it.
Xuanyuan Heng said coldly to Bei Chen Ye, "Tell Ling Chi Yuan everything that happened that day clearly. Let him know the seriousness of the matter. Otherwise, he will truly believe that this king is deceiving him."
Bei Chen Ye also spoke diligently.
However, before Ling Chi Yuan could finish listening, his fists were clenched, and his face was filled with rage.
He had been delayed by some matters these past few days, but he had never imagined that so many things would happen to Feng Ran.
He even regretted it. Why didn't he go find Feng Ran? If he had gone to find Feng Ran, perhaps all these things could have been avoided.