Chapter 177: The Honest and Reliable Emperor! (2 / 2)
At the Prince of Jin’s residence, the prince was playing the qin with his head lowered.
Halfway through the tune, he overheard his wife and her maid chatting outside.
“Hm? The Prince of Jibei attempted rebellion and was captured?”
His thumb twitched instinctively, causing the string to let out a dull, discordant hum as the note scattered into the air.
Hearing the noise, the princess carefully supported her pregnant belly and walked inside. “My lord?”
The Prince of Jin turned his head toward her. “Did I just hear you say that the Prince of Jibei attempted rebellion and was captured?”
The princess nodded.
The prince studied her expression. “What else? Tell me everything at once.”
The princess hesitated before continuing, “His Majesty has sent the Prince of Jibei’s heir to the Nanfeng Pavilion. Many are criticizing this decision, claiming it’s an insult to scholars and asking His Majesty to revoke the order.”