Chapter 358: The Ruthless Prince Yong

The villagers of Huaxi Village were still unaware of the Prince of Yonghuai's return; before sunrise the next day, people had already begun patrolling the fields and starting a day of labor.

From the rooftops of each household, wisps of cooking smoke rose, children cried, and amidst the crowing of chickens and barking of dogs, a new day began.

The people of Changmen Village, however, were whispering quietly, walking cautiously.

The King had returned late last night and had not yet risen; no one dared to disturb him.

Yuan Shangyi came after breakfast.

The Young Emperor's daily routine was the same as in the palace, getting up early, half-asleep while being attended to for washing and then reading, eating.

Except for the time he was sick, it was the same every day.