Chapter 112: After the Heir Was Manipulated Following the Swap of Brides at the Marquis's Estate (25)
The Rebellious Host Strikes Fear into the Mad King and Queen
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2026-04-01 02:55:38
Rumors spread throughout the capital: all the women in the Fifth Prince’s residence have died out.
No one knew exactly where the rumors began, yet nearly everyone was aware of them; even the palace had caught wind.
The emperor was furious about the situation in Jiangnan. For such gossip to spread and be reported to the court was utterly outrageous!
Suppressing his anger, the emperor put the matter aside. After the court session, he secretly summoned the Fifth Prince.
The meeting went smoothly at first, but when the prince emerged, it was said that not a single part of his body was unscathed. Were it not for the emperor’s leniency...