Cold Palace, Hot Blood: A Prince’s Rebirth

"You are talking nonsense!"

Empress Victoria's whereabouts were exposed, but she still refused to admit it. She pointed at Commander Kai and said angrily: "Your Majesty, you must not listen to his nonsense. He himself said that he often went to the cold palace. Who knows what his relationship with Lady Elira is? Maybe the two of them..."

"Shut up!"

Emperor Lucius's voice was low, but the authority in it was unmistakable. It struck like lightning, sending a jolt through Empress Victoria. Her body stiffened as if shocked by electricity. Only then did she realize, in her panic, she had crossed a dangerous line. She had violated a taboo in her panic.

If the emperor's concubine and his minister had an affair, once it got out, it would be the hottest topic no matter which dynasty it was.

Kai knelt down with a bang, his expression showing little change, and explained: "Your Majesty is wise! Lady Elira has been kind to me.When the eldest prince was young, he also learned martial arts from me. Your Majesty should be aware of this. I am only taking care of Lady Elira and her son because of the kindness we received and the relationship between master and disciple."

"Even so, that is not a valid reason for you to enter and leave the Cold Palace so frequently." Emperor Lucius's voice was cold.

"I know it's not right, but the eldest prince is so young and has to suffer in the cold palace. I really can't bear it..." Kai said gritting his teeth.

"But, they are my wife and children. Do you mean to blame me for making them suffer?" Emperor Lucius's voice became colder.

"I dare not."

The conversation between the two made Empress Victoria secretly happy,Their exchange sparked a flicker of hope in Empress Victoria's heart. She thought to herself, After all, I am his empress. His Majesty must still favor me deep down. Perhaps I've escaped punishment this time.

In this way, the two slaves were saved.

This is a great thing. With this example, I am afraid that there will be more people in the harem who are willing to work for her!

"Empress Victoria , please go back first. Commander Kai and I still have something to discuss."

Empress Victoria thought that the Emperor Lucius was going to close the door and scold Kai severely, not wanting her to see him, so she stood up happily.

Still worried, she asked again: "Your Majesty, about my servants..."

"Go back and wait for news."

His Majesty's tone was very calm. There was a play. Empress Victoria was completely relieved and left the Palace.

After everyone left, Emperor Lucius looked at Kai and asked, "Kai, do you have anything else to say?"

"I have a clear conscience and will leave it to your majesty to deal with me." Kai's face was firm, without any fear.

"Haha, you have a clear conscience. Get up."Emperor Lucius was pushed by him, but he smiled instead.

"Your Majesty, you won't punish me?" Kai was very surprised and almost thought he had heard it wrong.

"Why should I punish you? Do you think my Flying Guards are just for show?"

Flying Guards,They were the eyes, ears and minions of the Emperor Lucius, eavesdropping on the world and naturally knew everything that happened in the palace.

"Then, why did Your Majesty say that just now? I thought..." Kai touched his head, becoming moreand more confused.

"Do you think I will punish you?" Emperor Lucius sneered, "My dissatisfaction is real. After all, they are my wife and children. I can take care of them myself. I don't need anyone else's help. Do you understand?"

"I understand."

"It's good that you understand. It's been ten years. The incident back then actually had nothing to do with them, mother and son. But that family is indeed hateful. I still..."

Emperor Lucius subconsciously clenched his fists. Apparently, ten years had not washed away his hatred.

After a while, he suddenly sighed:

"Forget it, forget it, this matter has been spread to everyone, and everyone in the world will think that I am a ruthless king... "

Elias

"The old servant is here."

Next to the desk, an old eunuch with gray hair on his temples stepped forward and bowed.

"He moved like a shadow, barely noticeable until he stepped forward."

"Pass on my oral order. Mara, servant of Rosewood Palace, has no respect for the inferior and has committed treason. She is expelled from the palace and sent to thefrontier to serve as a military prostitute.

" Ruixiang, the eunuch in charge of Rosewood Palace, was dismissed from his post and exiled to the frontier along with the three servants... As for Empress Victoria, she was fined one year's salary for failing to supervise her subordinates."

Once Emperor Lucius opened his mouth, he didn't let any of the offenders go.

However, he treated Empress Victoria with great care. Apparently, in his eyes, Lady Elira and her son were not as important as the former.

Hearing this, the old eunuch named Elias specifically asked,"Your Majesty, is that all?"

"Yes." Emperor Lucius nodded slightly and said thoughtfully: "In a while, you can arrange some more people to repair the residence of Lady Elira and her son, and send some winter supplies over. Oh, and arrange a maid..."

He paused, turned his head and looked at Kai: "To prevent others from making decisions on their own."

"I dare not. On behalf of the eldest prince and his mother, I would like to thank His Majesty for the reward."Despite being ridiculed, Kai didn't care. While paying his respects, he was secretly happy for Lady Elira and her son.

After ten years of hard work, there is finally a glimmer of light, even though it is only a little, but after all, there is hope.

"Don't be too happy too soon."

After Elias left, Emperor Lucius spoke frankly: "There are rewards and punishments. That kid clearly did it on purpose. Haha, he has been a silent man for ten years, but he didn't expect that he would make a big move... I have lost a big man this time."

"Your Majesty, calm down. There may be another hidden story behind this matter..."

Kai knew that he was dissatisfied with Leon, so out of protection for his disciple, he quickly spoke up to help.

"You don't need to defend him. I'm not a fool."

Emperor Lucius waved his hand to interrupt him, then sighed: ""Such cunning—he endured in silence for a decade." He is indeed my son. "He's proven himself capable... perhaps too capable. This palace may no longer be able to contain him

He looked at Kai and said meaningfully, "What do you think would happen if I sent him to the border as well?"

Kai's face changed drastically, and he knelt down again to plead for Leon:

"Your Majesty, the eldest prince has had a miserable life, and he is your own son. Even if his methods were a bit extreme, he would never be exiled to the frontier."

"Who said I want him to be exiled to the frontier?"

Kai just breathed a sigh of relief at Emperor Lucius 's words, but then he was worried again: "I'm simply assigning him a fiefdom on the outskirts. I've heard there's been unrest in the Highlands of Viremont, near the northern frontier. What do you think about sending him there?"

"Your Majesty, you can't do that. It is a notoriously cold and harsh place,and it "It's a desolate and perilous place, and it borders the nomads of the northern steppes..."

Kai frowned.

"No need to say more. I have made up my mind. That boy slapped me in the face, but I didn't settle accounts with him. I gave him a fiefdom. I have done my best."

Emperor Lucius showed no mercy at all and said sternly: "If he really has the ability, he should show it to me. Otherwise, he won't have to come back in this life!"

After saying that, he grabbed the short sword on the table. The scabbard was engraved with the golden phoenix totem unique to the royal family of Virelian State.He stood up and walked in front of Kai."Go and pass on the decree. It will be the Solstice Eve. in a few days. After the festival, let him pick a day to set off!"

"He handed over the golden phoenix Sword."

: "This sword is the proof of the imperial decree. I will give it to him later as compensation for all these years."

Kai took the Sword without saying another word.

Emperor Lucius giving this sword was tantamount to acknowledging the identity of prince Leon.

It also means that he is serious. Since ancient times, the king never jokes. Leon was exiled to the bitter cold frontier, with no room for maneuver...