Chapter 325: Extremely Disappointed
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The Gong Prince’s consort was trembling with anger.
In the early years, she did not cry or make a fuss because she had been taught since she was young not to cry like a crazy woman.
She had to set a good example for the children and let them know that their mother lived with grace and dignity.
All these years, she had been protecting his image in front of the children.
That was why she had never let them know about the discord between her and their father.
But now, she was no longer protecting him…
However, it did not mean that her child could be scolded as he pleased.
“Men, bring over everyone who has left the residence today. I want to see who is causing trouble outside.”
The Gong Prince’s consort coldly spoke, completely ignoring the Gong Prince’s livid face.
Consort Fei comforted the crying Li Mi.
Li Mi felt extremely hurt.
Li Zhao stood at their side, his hands clenched into fists.
His entire body was trembling.
At this moment, he was utterly disappointed in his father.
If they did something wrong, they would accept the scolding and punishment.
However, they did not do anything, but they suffered an unexpected disaster.
He couldn’t take it.
The Gong Prince was also very regretful.
He felt so livid earlier that he didn’t think it through.
He was already regretting his actions.
However, as a father, as a husband, and as a prince, he could not bring himself to apologize.
At the same time, in Secondary Consort Wen’s courtyard, Li Wenya was whispering to Secondary Consort Wen about what happened on the street today.
When Secondary Consort Wen heard this, her expression changed, “What did you say? People with embroidered guard uniforms?”
She suddenly stood up, “Do you know who was in that inn?”
Li Wenya shook her head.
“It’s your Imperial Uncle.”
Li Wenya’s jaw dropped, eyes wide open. She was panicking, afraid, and extremely regretful.
If she had known that the person on the second floor was her Imperial Uncle, she would not have acted so arrogantly on the streets, much less run away. “Mother, I… What should 1 do?”
Secondary Consort Wen had yet to think of a solution when a voice came from the door.
The guard asked the Second Princess and those who had left the manor earlier that day to go to the study.
Li Wenya trembled in fear, “Mo-Mother, save me.”
Secondary Consort Wen thought for a long time, “1 will go with you.”
His highness treated her with some sincerity.
She was also pregnant, so even if she was punished, it wouldn’t be too severe.
However, Secondary Consort Wen did not expect that the Gong Prince’s consort, the Crown Prince, and the Eldest Princess would be there.
She hurriedly bowed.
The Gong Prince’s consort questioned coldly, “What happened when you went out today?”
The people around Li Wenya confessed without any punishment.
The Gong Prince’s face darkened.
“Your Highness, the matter is clear. I will take my two children back first. You have scared them today.” The Gong Prince’s consort said lightly.
After the Gong Prince’s consort finished speaking, she pulled her children one by one and left without looking back.
The Gong Prince chased after them for two steps before standing in place and watching the three of them leave.
He looked at Secondary Consort Wen and Li Wenya, who were kneeling on the ground, with a heavy gaze.
“Scram back to your courtyard! You are not allowed to take half a step out of the courtyard unless 1 say otherwise!”
“Father-!” Li Wenya screamed.
Secondary Consort Wen quickly covered her mouth.
“You Highness, it’s all my fault. 1 didn’t teach her well,” Secondary Consort Wen said softly and weakly.
“You can punish me as well.”
The Gong Prince glanced at the Secondary Consort Wen and felt very annoyed.
If he hadn’t thought of the fact that she was pregnant, he would not have let her off so easily.
“Leave.”
Secondary Consort Wen heaved a sigh of relief.
She knew that she had pa.s.sed this hurdle.
She pulled Li Wenya and quickly left the study.
However, the servants and maids who accompanied the Second Princess were beaten half to death.
Back in the main courtyard, Li Mi asked softly, “Mother, 1,1…”
“Mother, I want to step down from the throne,” Li Zhao said..