Harm to Things Extends to Their Kind

Xiao Qianyu didn't consider himself a good person. In his past transmigration missions, he had played the villainous male supporting character, the yandere male supporting character, the villainous boss-type male supporting character, and the scheming ambitious male supporting character.

Among those male supporting characters were many wicked individuals who committed murder and arson, burned mountains, slaughtered cities, and killed without mercy.

Controlled by the system, he chose to survive rather than refuse the plot and be erased.

Since he had made his choice, he would accept any consequences.

Even now, to win against the protagonists and be the last one standing, he wouldn't rule out any means, no matter how extreme or unscrupulous.

But beyond that, he hadn't forgotten where he came from. He was just an ordinary person among the masses.

As long as it didn't affect his own survival, he didn't mind lending a hand to the innocent, the unfortunate, and the weak.

Because beneath the powerful and those in high positions, you and I are all mortals.

When the rabbit dies, the fox grieves; when the fox is harmed, the rabbits feel sorrow. It's the same principle.

Xiao Qianyu held the paper in his hand and stood up. "Accompany me to the Grand Princess's and Third Prince's palaces."

Shumo was excited yet worried. Of course, he wanted to avenge Huaying and Qiyu, but what if it brought trouble to His Highness the Crown Prince?

He was conflicted.

"What, is there a problem?" Xiao Qianyu gazed at him calmly.

Shumo took a deep breath. His Highness the Crown Prince had changed a lot, and he was also favored and protected by heaven. Perhaps he could trust His Highness.

He knelt and kowtowed heavily, earnestly saying, "This servant dares not. This servant knows Your Highness is angry about the deaths of Huaying and the others, but you are of noble birth. This servant implores Your Highness to take care of yourself and not harm yourself because of this matter, otherwise, this servant believes Huaying and the others would not rest easy in the afterlife."

Xiao Qianyu smiled slightly. Shumo was indeed loyal, just like in the plot.

His expression softened a little. "Don't worry, nothing in this world can harm me. Lead the way."

He had finally escaped the system's control, and he wouldn't allow himself to be defeated in this world.

A hint of joy appeared on Shumo's face, genuine happiness. He immediately stood up cheerfully. "Yes, this servant will lead the way now."

Eunuch Hai ordered people to fetch those from the Grand Princess's and Third Prince's palaces, while he himself guarded the Eastern Palace, not daring to leave for a moment.

After all, the disposition of those who violated Palace Rules still needed to be reviewed by His Highness the Crown Prince. If the Crown Prince was not satisfied, he would have to deal with the fallout.

Clearly, fate was not on his side.

He had only waited for a short while before seeing Shumo emerge from the meeting to report to the Crown Prince. And as soon as he came out, he was busy arranging for the sedan chair and accompanying personnel.

The Crown Prince was going out.

Eunuch Hai cried out "Not good" in his heart. Was the Crown Prince going to personally settle scores with the Grand Princess and the Third Prince?

He got a headache and quickly went forward to grab Shumo. "Eunuch Yu, tell me, what are you doing?"

Shumo glanced at him, his voice filled with pride. "His Highness the Crown Prince is going to 'Qionghua Palace'. Eunuch Hai, if you have business, please excuse yourself."

How could Eunuch Hai dare to leave?

He said with a fawning smile, "Is His Highness the Crown Prince dissatisfied with the disposition of those who violated Palace Rules? If you are dissatisfied, please tell me, and we can discuss it. We can change it."

Shumo's lips curved into a half-smile. "Oh, can you make decisions for the Grand Princess and the Third Prince?"

Eunuch Hai's heart skipped a beat. His Highness the Crown Prince was indeed targeting the Grand Princess and the Third Prince.

His loyal master was Emperor Yongchang, who knew that the Emperor did not want any more disturbances in the palace at this moment. If things escalated, he would surely be angered.

He immediately tried to persuade Shumo to let His Highness the Crown Prince change his mind while secretly sending someone to inform Emperor Yongchang.

Shumo impatiently brushed him aside, turned, and helped Xiao Qianyu onto the sedan chair.

As for why he didn't find it strange that the Crown Prince, who had previously refused sedan chairs, now readily accepted one, it was because he was the Crown Prince's brainless lackey.

Whatever His Highness the Crown Prince did was right, and even if it was wrong, it was still right.

Before, His Highness the Crown Prince had pitied the weak; now, he was merely enjoying the privileges that rightfully belonged to him. Shumo felt that the Crown Prince had wronged himself in the past and should have done this long ago!

Eunuch Hai only glanced at the Crown Prince's retreating back out of the corner of his eye and dared not make a sound, even bowing his waist.

The former Crown Prince was as gentle as a spring breeze, approachable and kind. The current Crown Prince was like condensed ice and snow, making one's heart turn cold just by looking at him.

The change was too great.

Shumo let out a cold laugh and loudly commanded, "Set off for 'Qionghua Palace'!"

The grand procession headed straight for 'Qionghua Palace'.

Eunuch Hai stamped his foot and followed.

'Qionghua Palace'.

Grand Princess Xiao Yuan had been restless all day.

First, she had stayed in her palace, eagerly awaiting the good news of Xiao Qianyu's beheading. She had even prepared peach blossom wine to celebrate.

That's right, she resented Xiao Qianyu. She hated him for losing face over a lowly palace maid.

She hated him for forcing her to kowtow and apologize to a servant.

She hated him for calling her unworthy of being human, and for causing her to be reprimanded by Father Emperor, confined to her palace, and forced to copy scriptures for months, almost breaking her hands.