eurekapd Chapter 160 Yes, I kicked him!
Chapter 160 Yes, I kicked him!
As soon as the Empress finished speaking, an even colder glint flashed in Pei Nanxing's eyes.
He strode forward with a cold smile, each step like a heavy blow to the Empress's heart.
"A slight punishment? The Empress's methods are truly 'gentle'!" Pei Nanxing's lips curled into a mocking smile;
The laughter seemed to come from the deepest hell, sending chills down one's spine.
His voice was icy cold, filled with endless hatred and anger, like a sharp sword piercing straight into the queen's proud heart.
At this moment, Pei Nanxing's gaze was like a sharp blade burning with raging flames, mercilessly piercing through the Empress's carefully disguised mask, exposing the ugliness and hypocrisy in her heart.
"If I hadn't arrived in time today, I'm afraid Niannian would have already perished, becoming yet another innocent soul in your hands!"
His words were piercing, each one like a heavy hammer blow to the Empress's heart.
Upon hearing this, the Empress's face turned ashen, but she maintained her composure and gritted her teeth as she recounted the current situation:
"Ren'er, now that she has caused my life to be cut off, how can I not avenge such a blood feud?"
How could I possibly stand by and watch my own flesh and blood suffer such a terrible injury?
At this point, tears welled up in the Empress's eyes. She no longer cared about saving face for Pei Huai Ren; she only wanted everyone to know the grief and resentment in her heart.
However, at this moment, all the guards present stared wide-eyed at each other, their faces filled with astonishment and disbelief.
Clearly, they had no idea that things would turn out this way.
Among the crowd, some people couldn't help but whisper to each other. Although their voices were not loud, they were clearly heard by everyone.
The whispers were occasionally punctuated by low chuckles.
After all, such palace secrets are truly astonishing, leaving people speechless.
Pei Nanxing, who had been standing there, lingered his gaze on the Empress for a brief moment.
As if trying to find some clues from her expression.
Then, his gaze slowly moved away, finally settling on the exquisite screen behind the Empress.
He moved with lightning speed, quickly walking towards the screen.
Upon approaching, he immediately saw Pei Huai-ren, his face ashen and devoid of any color, lying helplessly on the bed.
What's even more shocking is that blood is still seeping from Pei Huai-ren's groin, the scarlet color forming a stark and terrifying contrast with the white sheets.
Beside the bed, a royal physician was frantically treating his wounds, trying to stop the continuous flow of blood.
The imperial physician's face also appeared very solemn, even slightly pale, and his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat.
Upon seeing this, Pei Nanxing quickly asked, "Your Highness, what exactly happened? How did you end up like this?"
Upon hearing the question, the imperial physician quickly bowed and then answered tremblingly:
"Your Highness, this...this injury was caused by Princess Nian Nian kicking me! I just urgently removed part of the necrotic area, but...but the bleeding still won't stop!"
A complex emotion, difficult to describe, flashed in his eyes—pity, disgust, and a hint of barely perceptible regret.
"Then, please continue with the treatment!"
After speaking, Pei Nanxing quickly walked back to the crowd.
After a moment of silence, he spoke again coldly: "Severing one's manhood? That is indeed a horrific act. But even if this was truly Niang's doing, it should be dealt with according to national laws and family rules."
"Your Majesty, as the mother of the nation, you should set an example and abide by the law. Yet now you are using punishment on your own initiative. Do you intend to be above the law and act arbitrarily?"
Upon hearing Pei Nanxing's words, the surrounding guards all lowered their heads, no longer daring to watch this struggle between members of the royal family.
Although they were palace guards, they knew in their hearts that the empress's actions had exceeded her authority.
"Pei Nanxing, are you threatening me?" The Empress's voice had lost its former majesty, becoming trembling and unstable.
"threaten?"
Pei Nanxing's lips curled up slightly, revealing an extremely cold smile. The laughter seemed to penetrate one's soul, sending chills down one's spine.
"Your Majesty, you far too much overestimate yourself!" His voice was deep and imposing, like a lion about to pounce.
"Today, I've only come here to speak on behalf of my precious daughter and to demand justice."
He paused briefly, his sharp gaze sweeping over the crowd, before continuing:
"As for the so-called threat? Hmph, not quite. But if you continue to be stubborn and insist on going your own way, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Just then, Nian Nian, who had been standing silently to the side, suddenly spoke up.
She raised her little face and bravely looked directly at the Queen in front of her, her clear childlike voice breaking the brief silence in the arena.
“Father Nanxing, yes, it was indeed the scoundrel I kicked. But there was a reason for it! I was walking on my way to the Imperial Study when this wretched fellow blocked my way, not only hurling insults at me but also behaving extremely rudely.”
You must know perfectly well that Pei Huai-ren is already engaged to Yun Jing, and that he himself is already betrothed to Zhang Wan'er, the daughter of Grand Tutor Zhang. Yet, even so, he still has the audacity to ask me to marry him…”
Niannian's words came to an abrupt halt, but from her indignant expression and clenched fists, it was clear that something even more outrageous was about to happen.
At that moment, the whole scene erupted into chaos, with people whispering and discussing among themselves.
Pei Nanxing's face grew increasingly grim, and his eyes, originally as deep as a still pool, now flickered with an undisguised look of doubt and anger. He abruptly turned to look at Nian Nian beside him, his tone unconsciously softening considerably:
"Niannian, don't be afraid. Continue speaking. Daddy will always be here to protect you. No one will ever dare to hurt you again."
Niannian took a deep breath and continued, "Pei Huai Ren... he told me to be with him, saying he would make me live a good life."
Of course I wouldn't agree. I told him that I already had Yun Jing, and that I would never betray my family.
I was so angry that I kicked him... but I really didn't expect it to hurt him so badly.
The Queen's expression darkened further. She glared at Niannian, as if trying to find a trace of deception in her face. But Niannian's gaze was firm, and her tone was sincere, leaving no choice but to believe her.