C434 Never change (1/2)

”Fortunately, your father had already figured out the emperor's personality and took the initiative to beg for forgiveness. This was why he was able to keep his title, but his plan to save the fourth prince was in vain. Not only that, you and I will personally go to the Prime Minister's Palace tomorrow morning to beg for forgiveness. Under the gaze of everyone, how can you make me, Xiao Zhenhai, lose face? At a time like this, you still have the heart to think of a woman. Xiao He, you're truly unworthy to be the descendant of my Xiao family! ” The more Xiao Zhenhai spoke, the angrier he got.

Madam Xiao quickly took out a handkerchief and wiped away the blood at the corner of his mouth as she said, ”Master, there's been a surprise today. Forget it, don't train anymore. You should know He'er's personality better than anyone else. You can slowly teach her another day.”

Xiao Zhenhai suddenly stood up and said, ”No matter what, I will not let you marry the Eleventh Princess. During this period of time, you must stay in the palace and meditate. With that, he strode out, his face filled with rage.

”He'er, how are you? Are you feeling any pain? ”Hurry back to your room, mother will call for you, Doctor Lin.” Madam Xiao looked at the bloody lines under the clothes on Xiao He's back and felt her heart ache.

However, Xiao He shook his head and comforted Madam Xiao, ”Mother, there's no need for a doctor. This small injury is nothing at all. Just let this servant apply medicine on me. Don't worry mother.”

Madam Xiao sighed and said, ”Now is the time for the Xiao family to meddle in their affairs. You must not get angry with your father. You must always keep it a secret, understand?”

Xiao He silently nodded.

”Second brother, second brother …” At this time, with the support of a servant, Xiao Rou came over while leaning on her walking stick. She pounced in front of Xiao He and tightly grasped his arm as she said, ”Third Brother, is what you said true? not only was she unable to save the Fourth Prince, but she was even given the title of First-grade's County Lord? ”

”…” Xiao He nodded.

Xiao Rou felt her vision darken as she fell to the ground. ”How could this be?” Even his father and second brother were unable to defeat that slut, Ru Yue? Does she have some sort of demonic technique? ”

”Little sister, Lian Ruyue doesn't have any demonic arts. We have indeed lost this time.” Although Xiao He was extremely unwilling to admit his failure, he had no choice but to face reality.

”Then what about His Highness the fourth prince?” What should I do? ”No, no, second brother, you can't just admit defeat like this. Think of another way, think of a way to help little sister.” Xiao Rou shook Xiao He's hand forcefully as she cried and shouted.

Madam Xiao's face sank as she reprimanded him in displeasure, ”Didn't you see your second brother injured by your father? Why do you only care about your own matters and not your brother at all? ”

”Mother …” After being reprimanded by the Xiao family, Xiao Rou somewhat wrongly shut her mouth.

Madam Xiao gave her a cold look. ”In order to save the Fourth Prince, our entire family has nearly thrown away their future. This matter isn't as simple as you think. Go back to your room and don't disturb your second brother.”

”...” Mother … Xiao Rou still wanted to say something, but when she saw the bloodstain on Xiao He's back, she could only silently close her mouth.

The originally joyous birthday feast finally came to an end. Other than Lian Meng Yue, the rest of the family were still in a state of shock as they quickly went back to their own rooms.

However, just as Feng Yunzheng was about to step out of the manor gates, a voice came from behind him. ”Ninth Prince, please wait.”

Feng Yunzheng turned his head and saw Leng Mei walking over.

”What is it?” Feng Yunzheng asked.

”The Eldest Miss said that it is already late and that there are still matters that have yet to be settled in the manor. Please meet tomorrow, Your Highness. This is your keepsake.” Leng Mei handed over a neatly folded cloak.

This cloak was a deep green color. It had a brocade satin cloth with golden threads and python patterns intertwined around it. Around it, black lines and white cloud patterns surrounded it, magnificent and low-key, looking carefully at it, there was even a ”Cloud” character woven with golden threads at the edge of the cloak.