King Xiang hesitated for a moment and did not raise his head.

Emperor Zhaoming's tone was filled with displeasure: "What, you don't dare to let me see you after being beaten? Look up!"

King Xiang raised his head, revealing the red and swollen slap marks on his face.

Concubine Shu was beaten hard.

After delaying the application of medicine for such a long time, the palm prints became obviously serious and looked shockingly red and swollen.

Emperor Zhaoming's face suddenly darkened.

The prince frowned and said, "It seems to be getting more serious. Eunuch Su, ask someone to bring some medicinal wine."

"Yes." Eunuch Su hurried over.

Emperor Zhaoming's expression softened a bit, he looked at Prince Xiang and said, "Just say what you want to say."

King Xiang said directly: "My son wants to ask for a favor from my father."

"What kind of grace?" Emperor Zhaoming was noncommittal.

"According to the rules, those who were sent to Xiangguo Temple for cultivation were not allowed to bring any servants with them. But after all, Thirteen grew up in the palace and was used to fine clothes and food. Suddenly he was sent to Xiangguo Temple with no one to help him.

I’m afraid it will be very difficult.”

King Xiang begged in a low voice: "My son knows that Thirteen has made a big mistake. I don't ask for forgiveness from my father. I only ask for your mercy and allow her to bring one or two servants with her so that she can be able to do some repairs at Xiangguo Temple."

It’s a little better.”

Surprise flashed in the prince's eyes.

Emperor Zhaoming asked: "That's all you want to say?"

King Xiang said: "My son and I only ask for this."

Emperor Zhaoming looked at him with faint eyes and said nothing for a moment.

At this time, Eunuch Su walked in with small steps, bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, the medicinal wine has been brought."

"Get up." Emperor Zhaoming said coldly, "First apply the medicine and then talk about it. What does it sound like for a dignified prince with a slap mark on his face?"

"Thank you, Father." King Xiang said gratefully and stood up with difficulty.

He had been standing outside for a long time, and when he came in, he was kneeling again. His legs were stiff and numb, and his movements when he got up were a little awkward.

The prince couldn't see through it, so he held up the armrest.

Eunuch Su quickly came over, opened the medicinal wine, and gently applied the medicine to Prince Xiang.

Wait until the medicine is finished.

Emperor Zhaoming suddenly asked: "Why did your mother-in-law beat you?"

King Xiang hesitated for a moment and said truthfully: "The mother-in-law was worried about Shisan's situation, and strongly asked the son-in-law to intercede. The son-in-law said a few more words, and the mother-in-law was so angry that she..."

He paused and quickly added: "The mother-in-law was just angry. She blamed the son-in-law for not being able to speak. She was very upset afterwards. Please don't blame her. It's all the son-in-law's fault."

Emperor Zhaoming snorted coldly: "You are helping your mother and concubine!"

"I know my mistake." King Xiang immediately bowed his head and admitted his mistake.

Emperor Zhaoming looked at him with a cold face, but he didn't feel much displeasure in his heart.

King Xiang values ​​​​love.

He is the eldest son of Concubine Shu, and Concubine Shu has placed high hopes on him since he was a child.

Although after they grew up, the relationship between mother and son became increasingly tense and conflicts often broke out, but they were biological mother and son after all. In terms of filial piety, it was only human nature for Prince Xiang to favor his biological mother.

What satisfied Emperor Zhaoming was that although King Xiang valued his biological mother, he did not follow Concubine Shu's arrangements in everything.

Especially in terms of power in the court.

Mother and son were completely opposite to each other. Concubine Shu was power-hungry, but Prince Xiang did not like power.

This was also the main reason for the tense relationship between him and Concubine Shu, mother and son, when he became an adult.

But in the eyes of Emperor Zhaoming, this was just right.

He doesn't need an ambitious prince who is united with the concubines in the harem.

Like King Xiang is like now.

That’s good!
Chapter completed!