Chapter 425: First Volume, Chapter 425: Beating the Prince

First Volume, Chapter 425: Beating the Prince

Xie Bi's steps came to an abrupt halt as he stared at Qin Feng in disbelief.

How bold were these words? They were outright treason! Yet… hearing them, how strangely satisfying.

Xie Yun'er was utterly stunned—since she had been promised to Qin Feng, this was the first time she had ever heard him say "my woman."

In that instant, it felt as if countless electric currents spread over her body, leaving her limbs tingling and nearly collapsing.

For her sake, he dared to beat a prince.

Protected by Qin Feng with such reckless devotion, Xie Yun'er felt every past grievance had been worth it.

Whether from the thrill of hardship finally ending or from pure happiness, her eyes grew red and tears began to fall.

Qin Feng grabbed the Sixth Prince by the collar and dragged him up from the ground.

His face was fierce and menacing: "Sixth His Highness, your glorious deeds have long reached my ears."

"Using the privileges granted by the Emperor, you've bullied men and oppressed women, forced virtuous women into prostitution—you've done nearly every vile thing imaginable. All the palace maids in your court were snatched from the Folk, weren't they? Now you've dared to target me, Qin Feng? If I don't properly teach you a lesson today, I'll take your surname."

As he finished speaking, Qin Feng punched the Sixth Prince squarely in the stomach.

The Sixth Prince felt his five viscera and six bowels churn violently—he let out a loud "Wah!" and vomited his breakfast everywhere.

Qin Feng looked disgusted as he tossed the prince aside. "So this is what a lofty prince is like? Even after getting beaten, you're just as pathetic."

Just then…

The Fu Men suddenly burst open.

A squad of Imperial Guards, clad in Pen-collar Armor and wielding Zhan Dao, appeared outside the gate.

Seeing them, the Sixth Prince seized them like a drowning man clutching at straw, screaming: "What are you waiting for? Save me!"

"Kill Qin Feng and all the Xie family!"

Seeing the sudden appearance of the Imperial Guards, Xie Bi's heart sank.

He was about to step forward and explain, but noticed the squad leader's expression was strange.

Seeing the prince being beaten, they should have rushed in immediately to protect him—but these dozens of Imperial Guards remained frozen at the Fu Men.

The Sixth Prince, utterly baffled, shouted: "Are you all deaf?!"

The Imperial Guard leader forced himself into the courtyard, bowing to the prince: "Your Highness, please forgive us. We have come today under ImperialCommand. Your grievance should be taken to Zongzheng Temple."

Under the Sixth Prince's stunned gaze, the Imperial Guard leader knelt on one knee and performed a full bow to Qin Feng.

"I, Zhong Qi, have been ordered by the Emperor to ensure Qin Qianhu's safety."

At these words, not only the Sixth Prince, but even Xie Bi and his daughter were stunned.

These Imperial Guards weren't protecting the prince—they were showing loyalty to Qin Feng?

Had the sun risen from Xibian?

Qin Feng was also taken aback, still holding the prince by the shoulder, and asked: "What's going on here?"

Zhong Qi dared not look at the prince's bloody nose and replied firmly: "All Tianji Camp Guards have been reassigned to Beixi County. Qin Qianhu lacks protection, so the Emperor has sent us to fill the gap."

So that was it.

Qin Feng found it amusing inside.

Previously, he had treated the Emperor with utmost respect, even willing to give up his heart—yet the Emperor had constantly distrusted and suppressed him.

Now that he had openly torn off the mask, the Emperor had suddenly reversed course and become unusually "close."

It wasn't hard to understand: with a great war looming, no mistakes could be allowed—the Liang Emperor clearly knew what mattered most.

Qin Feng accepted all fifty Imperial Guards without hesitation.

Then, lowering his head, he smiled sweetly at the Sixth Prince: "You just said… kill me?"

The last trace of anger in the Sixth Prince had vanished—only fear and dread remained.

Seeing the Imperial Guards standing behind Qin Feng, the Sixth Prince was utterly defeated, trembling: "Qin… Qin Qianhu, please show mercy."

Qin Feng shoved him hard—he collapsed to the ground. "Easy! Do I need to teach you how to do it?"

The Sixth Prince slowly rose, shakily walked to Xie Yun'er, and bowed deeply: "Miss Xie, I was vile and despicable before. Please, have mercy and don't hold this against me."

Watching the Sixth Prince's pitiful, cowering state, Xie Yun'er felt her hatred satisfied—but still felt a flicker of fear.

After all, he was a prince.

She didn't have Qin Feng's audacity to ignore royal authority.

Xie Yun'er stole a glance at Qin Feng and saw his expression still sour—she knew that if she said one wrong word, Qin Feng would truly beat the Sixth Prince into paralysis and incontinence.

Her cheeks flushed as she feigned calmness and sniffed: "Get out, now!"

The Sixth Prince felt as if granted amnesty—he stole a glance at Qin Feng, confirmed he was forgiven, then scrambled away from the Xie Residence.

The Imperial Guards who witnessed this all wiped sweat from their foreheads.

In Heaven and Earth, throughout history, Qin Feng was the only one who dared to beat an Imperial Prince!

And he did it without flinching, without even treating the prince as anything worth noticing.

Zhong Qi whispered: "Qin Qianhu, this matter is no small thing—you must never do it again."

Qin Feng merely snorted: "Afraid of what? If he dares show his face again, I'll beat him again!"

These words nearly scared Zhong Qi to death; the surrounding Imperial Guards didn't dare even breathe.

Seeing their cowardly demeanor, Qin Feng sternly rebuked: "Since the Emperor assigned you to guard me, I am your master. Whatever I order, you obey. Whoever dares to pretend obedience while secretly betraying me—let's see how this ends!"

Facing Qin Feng's threat, the Imperial Guards remained silent, heads bowed.

Qin Feng now dared to beat a prince—Zhong Qi and the others had no desire to provoke such a ruthless man.

Xie Bi felt as if he had dreamed the whole thing.

Though the Xie Family held high status in Jingzhong, even the highest rank had to avoid the prince's wrath, swallow broken teeth, and endure silently—when had they ever been this powerful?

Yet, beyond the glory, Xie Bi felt a lingering dread.

As if sensing Xie Bi's worried gaze, Qin Feng waved his hand casually and said, "Father-in-law, rest assured—once Beixi County is arranged, I'll send you to stay there for a while."

What he called "a short stay" was, in plain terms, moving house.

With Qin Feng's words to reassure him, Xie Bi let out a heavy sigh of relief, gazing at his future son-in-law and liking him more with every look.

Qin Feng immediately bowed his hands: "I'd like to speak a few private words with Yun'er—is that convenient?"

At this point, what did convenience matter?

Xie Bi nodded, granting silent permission.

Qin Feng told the Imperial Guard to wait in the Front Courtyard, then seized Xie Yun'er's wrist and headed toward the Back Courtyard.

Xie Yun'er's body trembled violently, her heart racing, yet she offered not the slightest resistance…