Transmigration: The Main Character is Not Becoming the Cannon Fodder!-Chapter 340 - 6: Princess (Part 6)

The Emperor momentarily ignored the etiquette, sitting on the ground, half-supporting Li Shuning, afraid to move her, fearing injury elsewhere. Li Shuning seemed to be in such pain that she couldn’t even speak, and the Emperor was instantly enraged.

"Someone, take this wretched maid away for me and lock her up."

"Your Majesty, spare me, Princess, Princess, the maid didn’t mean it, Princess, I beg you, save me."

"Take her away." The Emperor’s face was grim, Xiao Six was in too much pain to speak, yet this palace maid dared approach Xiao Six, where was she earlier?

Shao Yao was grabbed by two young eunuchs and was about to be dragged out.

At this moment, the Eldest Prince happened to come in.

Seeing Shao Yao seemingly about to be taken away, the Eldest Prince hurriedly smiled, "Father, what’s happened? Has Imperial Sister been capricious again? Shao Yao is Imperial Sister’s most intimate palace maid, isn’t she? If Shao Yao were taken away, others serving Imperial Sister might make her feel unaccustomed."

The Emperor’s eyes were aflame, his own sister was on the floor in such a predicament, her face full of tears, yet he was more concerned about the palace maid than his own sister?

"Which eye saw your Imperial Sister being capricious? Your sister was hurt by this wretched maid, and now she can’t move. Yet you only see this maid, and dare to slander your own sister? Is this what I’ve taught you?"

Only then did the Eldest Prince see Li Shuning, her face covered in tears, leaning against the Emperor’s leg, seemingly unable to move.

The Eldest Prince’s face turned pale instantly.

Damn it, shouldn’t have been so impetuous.

"Father, it’s my fault. I didn’t mean anything else, I just saw Shao Yao upon entering and spoke like that. Imperial Sister always liked Shao Yao the most. Imperial Sister, are you okay?"

The Eldest Prince wanted to step forward, but was stopped by Li Fu.

After a while, Li Shuning seemed to catch her breath.

Her voice still slightly trembling, "Father, Xiao Six feels a bit better now, but earlier the pain was unbearable, couldn’t say a word.

"Xiao Six, where does it hurt?"

"Father, my back hurts." Li Shuning’s little face was somewhat contorted.

"Someone, check the Princess, see if her back is injured."

Shao Yao tried to break free from the two young eunuchs’ control, thinking that if she acted properly, perhaps His Majesty wouldn’t pursue her errors.

However, how could the two young eunuchs dare release her?

Jasmine and Tao Hua had heard the commotion and came over, now bowing their heads, carefully supporting Li Shuning, and walked her inside.

After a short while, Jasmine hurriedly came out, her voice holding a slight tremor, "Your Majesty, the Princess has a bruise on her back, and other places are swollen and red. She has eight injuries in total."

The Emperor slammed his hand onto the table, producing a loud sound.

How old was Xiao Six, yet her back was so grievously injured?

Shao Yao, being an intimate palace maid, surely wasn’t inexperienced; he saw her dazing at that moment.

"Someone, investigate for me, find out what exactly happened."

The Emperor raged like thunder, fearing someone else might target Li Shuning.

In fact, it was Li Shuning herself who used spiritual power to materialize these effects; otherwise, mere fruits hitting wouldn’t have been so severe.

Li Shuning was harsh with herself.

Yet having been through many Task Worlds, her concept towards completing tasks had completely changed.

Especially after obtaining high Space-Time Energy Points several times, she gradually figured out some patterns for herself.

Before long, the Imperial Physician arrived.

Seeing those shocking bruises and swellings, he was also somewhat incredulous.

Nevertheless, he carefully applied ointment to Li Shuning, advising rest.

After the Emperor left, the Eldest Prince’s face was grim; Shao Yao was someone he had already controlled, and now an incident occurred, implying he’d no longer have control over Lanxin Hall’s affairs in the future.

"Imperial Sister, Shao Yao was probably careless. You’re still young, you need a personal palace maid. Perhaps you should speak to Father and ask him to release Shao Yao."

Li Shuning was full of disbelief, "Brother, I’m already gravely injured, yet you don’t care for me at all, instead you’re excusing Shao Yao. What’s your relationship with Shao Yao? Could it be that Brother has taken a fancy to Shao Yao? If so, Xiao Six certainly wouldn’t dare to do anything to Shao Yao, Jasmine, go ask Father to release Shao Yao."

The Eldest Prince exclaimed in surprise, "Imperial Sister! Brother didn’t mean that, he’s just worried about you. Brother has studies to attend to, so I’ll take my leave."

The Eldest Prince dared not let the Emperor know his differences for Shao Yao, earlier the Emperor had directly told him to leave; he stayed because he claimed concern for his sister.

At this moment, the Emperor held the records found by the Hidden Guard, and directly smashed a cup.

"What a fine deed, placing spies right under his sister’s nose. What is his motive, treating his own sister this way; in his eyes, is there any regard for me, his sister, or familial bonds?"

Li Fu hurried forward, "Your Majesty, calm your anger, please take care of your dragon body."

"Hmph, unfilial son, pity my Xiao Six enduring such tribulations, still trusting that unfilial son. She’d be heartbroken to know his motives, utilizing her—that’s unforgivable!"

"Li Fu, deal with Shao Yao; don’t wait for Xiao Six to ask."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Li Fu quickly retreated, aware that His Majesty genuinely focused on the Sixth Princess; it seems more attention must be paid to her in the future.

Shao Yao was taken to a small dark room.

She was somewhat afraid, "What are you going to do? I am the Princess’s personal palace maid, favored by the Princess, you’d better release me quickly."

But Li Fu stepped out from the shadows, and seeing him, Shao Yao’s legs went weak.

"Grandpa Li, the maid truly didn’t mean it. Please Grandma Li, speak favorably to His Majesty; the maid would be eternally grateful."

Li Fu was the most trusted Chief Eunuch by the Emperor; generally, other eunuchs would call him Grandpa, yet palace maids seldom did. However, Shao Yao was frightened enough to shout it.

Li Fu lightly brushed his sleeves, nonchalantly stating, "Some people truly don’t cherish fortune. Many palace maids yearn to serve by the Sixth Princess’s side, but you—a first-class maid—sold your master for honor. What can the Eldest Prince give you? A concubine’s status? Dreaming foolishly, blame none but yourself, a mere maid aspiring above the clouds, hoping to trample over the Princess?"

"Do it." Li Fu pulled out a handkerchief, wiped his hands, discarded it, and turned away.

Shao Yao was petrified before death; did she regret? She didn’t know, perhaps she would make the same choice should the Eldest Prince approach again.

Lanxin Hall’s staff were all selected by Li Fu, and he went to warn them before reporting back.