Dragon City.

Imperial Palace.

Jade Emperor Hall.

Princess Hua Shao reported the literary challenge between the Seventh Prince's Dragon Seal and Wang Xiaoqiang to Huang Ce.

Huang Ce, with a furious expression, abruptly stood up from the dragon throne made of Vajra Wood, which instantly shattered into pieces, scattering across the floor.

Seeing the pile of debris that was once the Vajra Wood dragon throne, Princess Hua Shao was shocked and speechless.

The Immortal Emperor Realm, how terrifying it is!

Just by standing up, he could turn a chair made of Vajra Wood into a heap of powder!!

"Incompetence is not reprehensible, but what's reprehensible is flaunting one's incompetence!" Huang Ce shouted sternly.

"Father, although Long Yin was at fault, Wang Xiaoqiang went too far, didn't he? He clearly knew Long Yin was a prince, yet he made Long Yin crawl under his crotch, subjecting a prince to such humiliation, he, he clearly doesn't respect Father and defies imperial authority..."

"Did Wang Xiaoqiang force Long Yin?" Huang Ce fixed his eyes on Princess Hua Shao, asking with authority.

"No!"

"Then what does this have to do with Wang Xiaoqiang? A bet must be honored; Long Yin brought this upon himself!" Huang Ce practically roared.

Princess Hua Shao, seeing his fury, dared not continue.

Huang Ce focused on her again and asked seriously, "Long Yin doesn't know Wang Xiaoqiang, so why did he provoke Wang Xiaoqiang? What exactly caused this incident?"

"Father, I suppose this incident is because..." Princess Hua Shao suddenly stopped speaking, realizing that coming to report this to her father was a mistake.

Originally, she intended to have Huang Ce punish Wang Xiaoqiang through this incident. Unexpectedly, Huang Ce had no intention of blaming Wang Xiaoqiang and was asking questions deeply, and if she told the truth, it would not only harm Long Yin, but also Ann Miaoyi, because she knew that Ann Miaoyi was the instigator behind this.

"Why are you stuttering? Speak up..." Huang Ce reprimanded sternly.

"Father, the cause of the incident, I, I'm not really sure..." Princess Hua Shao evaded the question.

"Do you think if you don't say anything, I won't find out?"

Huang Ce's anger intensified... "If I find out you concealed something, you will be punished along with them."

Princess Hua Shao trembled and immediately said "Father, Long Yin has been pursuing Ann Miaoyi, and Ann Miaoyi holds a grudge against Wang Xiaoqiang. I think this must be Ann Miaoyi's doing..."

"Again, Ann Miaoyi! Long Yin contests with others over a woman, what kind of disastrous child is taught like this?!" Huang Ce exclaimed harshly.

Princess Hua Shao was so frightened that she didn't dare to breathe loudly.

"Come, draft the decree!" Huang Ce ordered without hesitation.

The eunuch nearby immediately knelt in complete fear, "Yes."

Soon two more eunuchs came, setting a desk upon which the eunuch got up and prepared to draft the decree while sitting cross-legged in front of it.

Huang Ce's voice resonated: "Lady Wan failed in educating her son, her abilities insufficient. From today, she is demoted to the Leng Qing Palace, and must not step out until her death. Seventh Prince Long Yin, incompetent and unaware, contending with others and diminishing royal prestige, is demoted to commoner status from this day..."

Hearing this, Princess Hua Shao began to tremble all over. She didn't expect the situation to be this serious. Because of this incident, Long Yin's mother Lady Wan was sent to the Cold Palace and Long Yin was demoted to a commoner.

This punishment is too severe!!

After announcing the decree, Huang Ce turned back, glaring at Princess Hua Shao with an accusatory face, then softly said, "Child, do you think sisterly affection or father-daughter affection runs deeper...?"

"It depends on the person, I suppose!" Princess Hua Shao was confused by her father's sudden question, so she responded evasively.

"Let's take you as an example. Do you have deeper affection for Ann Miaoyi or for your father...?" Huang Ce's gaze bore into his daughter as he asked.

Princess Hua Shao's slender body trembled; her legs buckled, and she knelt down in fear, "Hua Shao naturally has deeper affection for Father; Hua Shao is Father's flesh and blood, Father is Hua Shao's biological father..."

"Then why did you try to conceal from your father? Were you trying to deceive your father for Ann Miaoyi?"

"Father, Hua Shao was momentarily confused; Hua Shao deserves to die! Hua Shao promises never to do it again!" Princess Hua Shao knew that although Huang Ce loved her mother and doted on her, as a king, his mood could change unpredictably, and a single incident could alter his favor towards their mother and daughter. This terrified her immensely.

"If you still respect your father, stay away from Ann Miaoyi in the future, otherwise, Long Yin's fate will be your lesson." Huang Ce said coldly, flicking his sleeve and returning to the inner hall.

Princess Hua Shao stood up after a long while, then went listlessly to her mother, Lotus Princess's, chamber.

...

After a while of embarrassment, Dai Yu finally calmed her nerves, the blush receded from her cheeks, and she returned to Wang Xiaoqiang's room entrance, asking first, "Brother, may I come in?"

"Uh, come in."

Hearing Wang Xiaoqiang's response, Dai Yu entered his room, seeing him reading on the bed. She sat on the edge and said, "Brother, will you teach me cultivation?"

"Alright," Wang Xiaoqiang set the book aside and instructed Dai Yu, "Come, sit cross-legged on the bed."

Dai Yu sat cross-legged on the bed as instructed.

"Close your eyes."

Dai Yu closed her eyes.

"Clear your mind of distractions."

Dai Yu shook her head to clear her mind of distractions.

"Focus on your Dantian."

"Brother, where is the Dantian?"

"It's located at the lower abdomen."

"Uh."

"Then, use the Breathing Technique..."

Dai Yu took a deep breath.

"Guide the energy into your Dantian."

"How do I guide it?"

Wang Xiaoqiang chuckled slightly and said, "Like this, take a deep breath and with your willpower, guide it to the Dantian as my finger directs..."

"Okay," Dai Yu drew in a deep breath.

Wang Xiaoqiang placed his finger on Dai Yu's throat,

then his finger slid down Dai Yu's delicate neck...

"Ah, that tickles..." Dai Yu exclaimed, giggling uncontrollably, her laughter causing her to sway... that breath she had just guided to the Dantian aperture dispersed as her will shifted.

She found it somewhat amusing.

"Dai Yu, be serious," Wang Xiaoqiang said sternly.

Dai Yu quickly stopped laughing and said, "Sorry, Brother, I was wrong, let's try again!"

Saying so, she took another deep breath and closed her beautiful eyes.

Looking at the fragrant body before him, seeing the beauty with closed eyes, lips lightly parted, her body exuding a scent akin to scholarly grace, Wang Xiaoqiang also felt a stirring within... (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with recommendation tickets, and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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