More Capable!

Humans are called humans because they possess human morality and a bottom line.

Those like the Third Prince, who have broken through the lower limits of humanity, can essentially no longer be called human; they are merely beasts.

The original body was not wrong in scolding him at all.

The Third Prince is more vicious than the Grand Princess, utterly devoid of humanity.

He is still young, yet he has already killed indiscriminately. If allowed to live, with his status and position as a prince, his power, and his wealth, who knows how many more evils he will commit and how many people he will kill.

Xiao Qianyu felt that one must act against such wicked people early. Resolving it sooner means saving more people, which is an act of immeasurable merit.

No one dislikes having too much merit. Xiao Qianyu hoped the Third Prince would understand him and obediently die.

The Third Prince did not understand.

Seeing that pleading and begging for mercy was useless, he immediately changed his tune, stood up, pointed at Xiao Qianyu, and cursed, "My sister was right, you are heartless and unjust, without any brotherly affection, and unworthy of being the Crown Prince. Father Emperor," he turned and threw himself at Emperor Yongchang without any backbone, "Father Emperor, save me, the Crown Prince wants to kill me, I don't want to die."

He cried, this time a genuine, heart-wrenching wail. He thought that if he met the same fate as the Grand Princess, let alone execution, even house arrest or being demoted to commoner status would be unbearable for him.

Consort Xian immediately stepped forward and knelt to beg, "Your Majesty, your concubine only has this one son. He is still so young, he hasn't even married a princess yet, nor has he had any descendants. Your Majesty, can you bear to send him to his death? Your concubine begs you to give him a chance to correct his wrongs, Your Majesty." She tugged at Emperor Yongchang's robe, weeping mournfully.

His son, the concubine's son, was crying and kneeling to beg him. Even though Emperor Yongchang was angry at the Third Prince's uselessness, his heart couldn't help but soften.

The Third Prince acted wildly and cruelly, but he had already dealt with the Grand Princess. Would he really have to kill another son?

Every parent cherishes their child. No matter how many royal children there are, they are never too many. Even if the Third Prince killed more people, Emperor Yongchang would not truly want him to pay for the lives of the dead.

He hesitated and looked towards Xiao Qianyu, only to meet the other's quiet, cold eyes, which held a hint of mockery and understanding. His heart instantly turned cold.

Emperor Yongchang suddenly realized that the issue was no longer whether Xiao Qianyu was willing to spare the Third Prince, but whether he himself could spare him.

Why did he decide to execute the Grand Princess? Because she had tortured innocents, incurring the Heavenly Dao's displeasure, and also to follow the will of heaven and prevent the Crown Prince from winning over the people.

The Third Prince's misdeeds were numerous and more unbearable than the Grand Princess's. If he were to protect him, how would the palace servants present view him? They would surely be greatly disappointed and place more trust in Xiao Qianyu.

If this news spread to the common folk, and they learned he harbored a son with a beastly heart, compared to Xiao Qianyu's selfless act of punishing his own kin, they would surely think that he, as emperor, was not as capable as Xiao Qianyu.

The common people are ignorant and, at this moment, already swayed by the will of heaven. They are most devoted to reputation. They might even wish for him to abdicate in favor of Xiao Qianyu and let the Crown Prince become emperor.

Xiao Qianyu stood by with his arms crossed, perhaps waiting for him to speak in defense of the Third Prince so he could righteously step forward and play the good guy.

No, he couldn't let Xiao Qianyu win all the people's hearts.

A ruler is destined to be a solitary figure. Even if the throne is built with the blood of loved ones, since Xiao Qianyu could disregard familial affection to win over the hearts of the world for him, then he too could—abandon two offspring who incurred the Heavenly Dao's wrath and take the lead in impartially punishing the Third Prince.

As long as his throne could be preserved, everything was worth it.

Emperor Yongchang had already made up his mind, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Duke Chengen seemed to sense something and gave a thumb-up motion to his thumb ring.

As expected, Emperor Yongchang's expression turned grim. He coldly kicked the Third Prince away and cursed, "You rebellious son, you are incorrigible and treat human lives as grass. I can no longer tolerate you. Where is the Punishment Department?" In the Third Prince's despairing gaze, he closed his eyes and coldly ordered, "First, strip the Third Prince of his title and escort him to the Imperial Clan Court. After his crimes are investigated, he will be expunged from the imperial lineage, just like the Grand Princess, and be granted death!"

The Third Prince collapsed onto the ground with a thud, trembling like a sieve. His Father Emperor was going to kill him.

The eunuchs from the Punishment Department immediately stepped forward to seize the Third Prince.

The Third Prince snapped back to his senses and desperately stretched his neck, shouting, "Mother Consort, save me! Go find my uncle, go find my maternal grandfather! You must save me!"

"Chen'er!" Consort Xian staggered after him, tears streaming down her face as she nodded, "Mother Consort understands. Mother Consort will definitely save you."

The Third Prince's wails gradually faded into the distance, leaving the onlookers with a mixture of joy and shock, their hearts filled with a complex, indescribable mix of emotions.

However, it did not prevent them from looking at Xiao Qianyu with eyes as if he were a god.

Oh, my god, His Highness the Crown Prince is truly blessed by heaven. He deals with people as he pleases. Upon returning to the palace, he has already eliminated two princes and princesses and managed to retreat unscathed.

What kind of ability is this!

They did not know that His Highness the Crown Prince was capable of even more.

Xiao Qianyu watched the Third Prince being dragged away, howling, and sighed, "What a pity!"

Others didn't know what he found regrettable, but his little lackey, Shumo, understood in an instant. He narrowed his eyes menacingly, "Don't worry, Crown Prince. There are rats in the Imperial Clan Court too! The Third Prince likes beasts, doesn't he? I'm sure he'll enjoy their company." He then gave a sinister smile.