Prince Li and the Crown Prince watched gleefully, with expressions eager for drama, thinking it was deserved to get reprimanded for daring to fight outside when attending a banquet in the Imperial Palace!
Moreover, don't think being an Imperial Grandson is anything special; the Emperor is more attached to this Imperial Nephew than to many of the Imperial Grandsons!
In the face of the Emperor's indifference and unfamiliarity, Huangfu Jingchen neither resented nor rejoiced, exhibiting calm composure when spoken to, he responded frankly, "Grandfather, it is indeed me!"
The Emperor's eyes fixed on him briefly before shifting away; that glance was plain and bland, lacking the warmth that his gaze towards Huangfu Jinxuan possessed.
He kindly asked Huangfu Jinxuan, "Why did you get into a fight?"
