Nine-Heart Begonia

"Hmph! I don't care whether it was your idea or not, but Fang Yao was promoted by you personally. Shouldn't you give me an explanation?"

Xue Ye shouted sternly.

"Your Majesty..." Xue Xing wept bitterly. He truly regretted it.

But it was not because he regretted opposing Xue Qinghe. He regretted trusting Fang Yao.

"Let me tell you this: if anything happens to the Crown Prince, you will be buried with him!"

By this point, he no longer cared in the slightest about the forces backing Xue Xing.

That was only natural. His man had tried to murder the Crown Prince; it was no different from rebellion.

If he still swallowed his anger at a time like this, then he might as well not be emperor.

"Please show mercy, Your Majesty." Xue Xing could only humble himself and beg. No matter what, the man before him was the emperor, while he was merely a subject.

"I know you have the Poison Douluo backing you. Don't worry, I won't kill you for now. But remember this: your life is now tied to the Crown Prince's. If he is safe, then you will naturally be safe. But if anything truly happens to him..." Xue Ye did not continue, believing Xue Xing would understand.

"Thank you for Your Majesty's mercy. I will immediately find a way to save the Crown Prince."

"Get out!" Xue Ye did not give him a pleasant look.

"Your subject takes his leave."

Xue Xing quickly withdrew. The instant he turned around, his eyes filled with hatred.

Watching his retreating figure, Xue Ye's gaze grew profound.

If Xue Xing had not had the Poison Douluo behind him, he would never have allowed him to leave the palace so easily today.

He could only hope today's warning would make him