The Anarchic Consort (Book 1)

716-720

Even the common civilians would not tolerate this kind of shameful behavior, let alone the royal family.

Who would accept a woman who behaved promiscuously with a servant to be their daughter-in-law?

The husband would simply become a cuckold.

It would be a wonder if the Retired Emperor did not behead that person.

All of the ministers exchanged nervous glances with one another, as their faces were filled with astonishment and disdain. No one could have predicted Lord Wu to be so daring, committing a sin that would cause his entire clan to be slaughtered.

Lord Wu's face darkened instantly and his forehead was spotted with bloodstains. Then, he collapsed onto the ground in Great Hall.

He did not expect that someone would find out about his daughter's affairs and reveal it.

Now, even though he was one of the ministers who had followed Retired Emperor for since the beginning, he was truly ruined.

Lord Wu was filled with regrets as tears cascaded down his cheeks. His legs shivered so violently that it gave away.

The Retired Emperor was already fuming with wrath, his eyes seemed to be flaming in rage as he bellowed, "Nonsense! That's really monkey business! Servants, drag Wu Yong away and behead him!"

"Yes." The guards acted so swiftly that Lord Wu did not have a chance to utter another word...

Lady Wu who was kneeling on the ground did not want to speak up originally. After all, this incident was very embarrassing and she was being scrutinized by everyone in the Great Hall. She was so ashamed that she wished she could dig a hole and bury herself. However, when she saw her father being brought away, she cried out in tears without concern about her slovenly appearance, "Retired Emperor, you can't do this. My father had worked selflessly for you for many years. The Wu family has also made countless notable contributions. You can't behead my father for such a small reason. After all, the root of this problem is because the Third Princess Consort..."

"Shut up!" It would have been better if Lady Wu had remained silent. When she spoke, the Retired Emperor could not contain the fury hidden in his heart anymore. He threw the wine cup in his hand at her forcefully, hitting her head with a thud. Then, he growled, "How dare you mention his contributions! Do you mean that anyone with contributions could send a debauched woman like you to my royal family? I'm warning you, don't say another word! I've been nice to you for not slaughtering your entire Wu clan"

Lady Wu had never seen the Retired Emperor became angry with her. After all, the Wu family's status was quite high. Furthermore, she behaved well usually and frequently heard praises from the Retired Emperor. Now, her forehead was hit violently instead. Initially, she felt pain from the strike, but after hearing the Retired Empire's vicious words, her face became pale and red. She was so frightened, her entire body went limp. She no longer dared to utter another sound and simply continued kowtowing.

No one interceded for the Wu father and daughter for multiple reasons. Firstly, the Third Prince's methods were brutal and deadly. Secondly, Wu Yong's actions were too immoral.

He accused the Third Princess Consort of being a 'dangerous beauty' so he could push his licentious daughter into the palace. This kind of person deserved to be killed.

Li Zhixiong became deathly terrified when he heard the sound of the raising blade outside. Although his left leg was still in throbbing pain, he was more afraid of something else, that was the man currently standing near him.

The Third Prince must have known about the incident of Old Wu's family. Otherwise, he would not be able to catch the Wu girl red-handed.

Had they been smart enough to avoid messing with him, perhaps they would not meet such a terrible demise.