The Sickly Regent Prince Who Was Abandoned as a Substitute Bride

Chapter 225 Court Turmoil: Ye 2 Xiao Cleans Up the Regent's People!

In the ornately decorated courtyard of the royal palace, sunlight streamed onto the golden bricks and jade steps, yet it could not penetrate the gloomy hearts of the women.

Upon hearing that they were to be forcibly taken away, the women were first stunned, then limp for a moment as if their spines had been removed, and then their sorrowful cries burst forth like a surging tide.

Some wept with their faces covered, while others beat their chests and stamped their feet. Their cries were melodious yet sharp, rising and falling, as if trying to shatter the tranquility of the courtyard. In an instant, the entire backyard of the Prince's Mansion was in chaos, like a pot of boiling porridge.

The woman in the pink dress seemed to be at the forefront of this group of wailing people. Her eyebrows were raised, her almond eyes were wide open, and she shouted in a voice that had become sharp with anger!

"We were all bestowed upon the prince by the Emperor himself. How dare you, an outsider, act so recklessly and try to drive us away!" The voice echoed in the courtyard, carrying a hint of resentment and shrewishness.

"Your Highness, please forgive me, Master..."

An Ye frowned, looking anxious as he tried to explain. He stood tall and straight, his black robes fluttering slightly in the wind, his deep eyes revealing helplessness and urgency.

However, Dongfang Wan'er moved gracefully, her magnificent skirt seeming to carry a biting cold wind. She parted her lips slightly, directly cutting off An Ye's words.

Dongfang Wan'er tilted her head slightly and sneered, her smile full of mockery and disdain: "So what if it's a gift from the Emperor? Don't forget, I, the Princess Consort, am here now, and I am the one who calls the shots in this palace."

Her words were like the resounding tones of a bell, each syllable carrying weight and authority, spreading out as if the surrounding air itself had solidified.

Dark Night felt utterly helpless. Knowing the princess's temperament, he said no more and simply waved his hand gently.

In an instant, the well-trained guards rushed forward like wolves and tigers. They were all agile and quick, and ignoring the women's struggles and cries, they forcibly dragged them into the depths of the courtyard.

The woman named Xinran had a distorted face and eyes full of resentment. Like a poisoned arrow, she shot fiercely at Dongfang Wan'er. As she was dragged away, she still screamed at the top of her lungs, "Don't be so smug for too long. The prince will be mine sooner or later." Her voice was filled with madness and determination.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Wan'er was first taken aback, then she was so angry that she laughed.

She turned to An Ye and scolded, "An Ye, what are you doing? Aren't you going to explain for your master?"

An Ye inwardly groaned, but maintained a respectful demeanor on his face, thinking to himself: I was just about to explain when Your Highness ruthlessly stopped me, and now I have to explain again.

"Your Highness, those women are actually..." Dark Night forced himself to speak again.

"Enough, shut up. Wait until your master wakes up and let him explain to me personally!" Dongfang Wan'er waved her hand impatiently, stopping An Ye from continuing.

"I'll go and study that spiritual spring water. Don't bother me again." With that, she swayed gracefully and left, leaving behind a group of servants looking at each other in bewilderment.

"Dark Night Kid, doesn't this Little Nine always claim to be celibate? How come he's involved with all these women?"

The divine physician Dan looked on with curiosity, his eyes gleaming with a gossipy light that seemed to pierce through the darkness. His hair was white, but his face revealed a hint of humor and cunning.

"I thought the young master was truly sincere towards the young lady, but I never expected things to turn out like this. I really feel sorry for the young lady!"

Qiuqin's face flushed red as she spoke angrily. Her fists were clenched, and tears seemed to well up in her eyes.

"Could you please allow me to finish speaking before we discuss this further?" An Ye was getting a headache from the constant accusations coming from one person after another, and he looked at the crowd helplessly.

Qiuqin and Doctor Dan then fell silent, their gazes fixed on An Ye, awaiting his next words.

An Ye coughed lightly and said slowly, "Those women were actually given to you by the emperor. You simply placed them in the backyard at first, and as time went by, perhaps due to being busy with other matters, you simply forgot about them."

"Why didn't you explain this earlier? You're so annoying!"

Qiuqin glared fiercely at An Ye, then lifted her skirt and hurriedly chased after Dongfang Wan'er in the direction she had left.

"How could I possibly know why those women suddenly appeared today!"

Dark Night sighed helplessly!

After all, although Ye Jiuchen in this life remembers these women, the one who is awake now is Ye Jiuchen from the previous life, and the reasons for this are too complicated.

After Xinran and the others were taken to the backyard by the guards like chicks, the guards quickly left.

A fire seemed to be burning in Xinran's heart; she was unwilling to be imprisoned like this.

After everyone had fallen asleep, she carefully avoided the patrolling guards and quietly passed on the news that Ye Jiuchen was unconscious.

When Ye Erxiao received the message from Xinran in the magnificent palace, a barely perceptible sneer appeared on his lips: "Ye Jiuchen, Ye Jiuchen, you've finally met your match."

He sat on the dragon throne, his eyes filled with sinister intent and smugness. Now that Ye Jiuchen was unconscious, he could begin to dismantle his power without any scruples.

The next morning, before the sun had fully pierced the clouds, the morning bells echoed through the palace. The ministers, dressed in their court robes, hurried to the court.

"His Majesty has decreed that, considering the advanced age of the Left Chancellor, he is permitted to return to his residence to recuperate. From now on, he need not concern himself with court affairs, nor attend the morning court sessions. The Right Chancellor will take over all matters concerning the Left Chancellor!"

The chief eunuch, Li Fu, read out the emperor's decree in a high-pitched voice.

Upon hearing this, the Left Chancellor's eyes widened in shock and disbelief.

He stepped forward shakily and said loudly, "Your Majesty, this old minister has devoted himself to the country and worked tirelessly. How could I have been dismissed from my post? I am a veteran of three reigns. I beg Your Majesty to give me an explanation!"

His voice trembled slightly, yet it still conveyed a sense of stubbornness.

Sitting on the high dragon throne, Ye Erxiao's face darkened, and he shouted, "How dare you, Prime Minister Zuo! How dare you openly question my decision! Guards, drag the Prime Minister Zuo out and give him ten strokes of the cane!"

He had long harbored resentment towards the Left Chancellor, and today was merely an opportunity to vent his anger.

Upon hearing this, the Left Chancellor trembled with rage: "Your Majesty, if you act in this way, the Regent will certainly not let it go!"

But his shouts did not sway Ye Erxiao in the slightest. The guards stepped forward and dragged the Left Prime Minister out of the court without saying a word.

The Left Chancellor struggled all the way, still cursing under his breath.

The Right Chancellor stood aside, watching the Left Chancellor being dragged away, his face unable to suppress his joy.

"Your Majesty, what exactly is going on? The Left Chancellor is the Regent's man!"

"One minister couldn't help but whisper. Instantly, the court erupted in chaos, with ministers whispering and discussing amongst themselves."