Revisiting the Government Office

Emperor Zhao Ping left Fushou Palace. As soon as he returned to the Royal Study, he asked to see Xiao Lie.

Xiao Lie came and greeted him. Immediately, Emperor Zhao Ping asked him, "Do you have a new concubine at your manor?"

"Yes!" Xiao Lie said, his expression calm and honest.

"I've heard that this woman used to belong to Xiao Jing, is this true?" Emperor Zhao Ping asked, narrowing his eyes at the Crown Prince.

"Yes."

"Ridiculous! You are Daliang Country's Crown Prince. If you wanted a concubine, you should have chosen a lady with a pristine background from a noble family. Even if we dismiss the fact that you've chosen a woman who has already lost her purity, she used to belong to your older brother's manor. If word of this gets out, you will be the butt of all the officials' jokes!" Emperor Zhao Ping said in rage.