The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day
Chapter 69 - 65: Turning Danger into Safety, Crazy Face-Slapping! (7000 words)

Chapter 69: Chapter 65: Turning Danger into Safety, Crazy Face-Slapping! (7000 words)

Xiao Zhanping’s expression slightly changed.

Ye Qichi, looking at the injuries on Nanny Wu, couldn’t help but admire Yu Qingyuan’s thoroughness.

Yu Qingyuan must have anticipated that an incident could happen, so she had made preparations in advance.

Even if she used private punishment on her, there was a justified reason for it.

"Nanny Wu has always served by my side, I regard her as my own mother. Seeing her injured like this by Ye Qichi, I felt deeply distressed, so I had Ye Qichi flogged with twenty heavy blows. I admit my fault; I could not control my emotions and used punishment without reporting to His Majesty first. Please, Your Majesty, punish me."

"It’s my fault, the Empress cares for me, and I am willing to accept all punishment. Please, Your Majesty, don’t blame the Empress!" Nanny Wu hurriedly kowtowed to plead for mercy.

The two of them were thus putting on a drama of deep master-servant affection.

Xiao Zhanping’s expression was extremely ugly.

He was originally planning to back Ye Qichi up, but he didn’t expect to be led by the nose by the Empress.

At a moment of some hesitation.

Ye Qichi finally spoke up, "Nanny Wu’s injuries have nothing to do with me."

"Ye Qichi, you still won’t admit your wrongdoing even now!" Yu Qingyuan was aggressively confrontational, "Having killed Nanny Liu, and now injuring Nanny Wu, do you have any respect for me, any respect for His Majesty at all!"

Yu Qingyuan began to sow discord.

She insisted that what Ye Qichi did to the servant was a contempt of imperial authority.

"Even if I had the audacity, I wouldn’t dare to harm the Empress’s people on her territory, how eager must I be to seek death." Ye Qichi said with a hint of sarcasm, "Even if the Empress wishes to frame me with a crime, at least find a reasonable one. This trick, which even a three-year-old child couldn’t be deceived by, doesn’t it seem a bit ridiculous, Your Majesty?!"

Yu Qingyuan’s face darkened.

Ye Qichi’s words, regardless of their persuasiveness, implied that if His Majesty believed it, he was no better than a three-year-old child.

The last thing His Majesty could tolerate was being trampled upon.

If there is no compelling evidence, His Majesty would definitely not take a stance lightly.

This matter would be endless!

"Could it be that the Empress thinks that in her place, she can frame the narrative any way she likes, since everyone here listens to her, and what she says goes? No one dares to reveal your deceit." Ye Qichi continued with the satire.

"How presumptuous! As the head of all palaces, every word and action I take is self-disciplined and vigilant. If there’s even half a lie in what I say, may thunder strike me down!" Yu Qingyuan made a vicious oath.

Indeed, she had been pushed into a corner by Ye Qichi.

"Ye Qichi, watch your tone! Do not be disrespectful!" Xiao Zhanping rebuked!

While he appeared to be speaking on behalf of the Empress, in reality, he was reminding Ye Qichi to be cautious of her words, not to fall into the Empress’s trap.

Understanding his hint, Ye Qichi responded, "I spoke too hastily just now, if I have offended the Empress in any way, please forgive me! I do not dare to question the Empress, but I do have questions regarding the Palace Attendants serving the Empress."

"My Palace Attendants are loyally devoted to me, there is no need for you to question them!"

"However, both Nanny Liu and Nanny Wu have been deceiving the Empress."

"Ye Qichi, you’re still arguing your case!"

"May the Empress grant me a chance to explain!" Ye Qichi prostrated on the bench, looking up to see the lofty group above her, "Even if you have to convict me, let me die with a clear understanding!"

Yu Qingyuan had not yet spoken.

Xiao Zhanping said bluntly, "Speak!"

"My body is weak, I hope the Empress will not interrupt me, for I fear I will faint before finishing my words."

Yu Qingyuan’s expression grew even more unpleasant.

Naturally, she did not wish to agree, for she was very aware that Ye Qichi’s words would be greatly disadvantageous to her!

Also, since when did she start feeling a hint of wariness towards Ye Qichi, someone she never considered significant?

Yet in that moment, Xiao Zhanping’s gaze fell upon her, clearly signalling her to agree.

With no choice left, she swallowed her anger and said, "I have never been someone who refuses to listen to explanations!"

"I thank the Empress for her mercy."

Yu Qingyuan truly wanted to slap Ye Qichi’s face to pieces; Ye Qichi’s seemingly flattering words were clearly intended to embarrass her!

"I was just mentioning how Nanny Liu was arrogant and domineering in the prince’s residence..."

"Ye Qichi!"

"Empress." Xiao Zhanping’s voice was somewhat stern.

"Yes, I was just..." Yu Qingyuan started to explain.

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