Unable to see her cry, especially such a beautiful woman, Si Yi helped Lin Yutong up, coldly stating: “I will not let that evil woman succeed.”
Just as Lin Yutong was about to throw herself into Si Yi’s arms, she heard an urgent cough from behind.
Si Yi immediately protected Lin Yutong behind him and shouted toward the dark corridor, “Who is there?”
“It’s me.”
From the shadows emerged two figures – King Yi Si Zhan and his guard Yuan Zhu.
“Imperial Uncle? How are you here?” Si Yi asked in surprise.
“Just passing by,” Si Zhan replied casually.
He approached Si Yi, his gaze sweeping over Lin Yutong, then fixed on Si Yi’s face. “This prince has some advice for you.”
At the mention of “advice,” Si Yi’s expression darkened, and he said nothing.
Si Zhan continued, “The founding emperor instructed: the fall of nations results from trusting small-minded people, relying on eunuchs, and favoring external relatives. As the crown prince, you should listen broadly and remain clear-minded. If you remain narrow-minded, you might disappoint the emperor’s expectations.”
These words were direct, leaving Si Yi no face at all.
His expression turned slightly blue, but he held his temper in front of Si Zhan, knowing he must show respect due to their hierarchy.
Si Zhan, wearing a subtle mocking smile, walked away without lingering.
Before leaving, he shot a warning glance at Lin Yutong, causing her to shrink behind Si Yi.
Emerging from behind Si Yi, Lin Yutong looked up with an innocent face and cautiously asked, “Your Highness, who was that gentleman? How dare he lecture you? He looks quite fierce.”
Ning Wanwan’s eyes narrowed dangerously at this. Si Yi, proud and arrogant, couldn’t tolerate anyone looking down on him. Lin Yutong’s suggestion that someone would dare to lecture the crown prince was clearly malicious, and Si Yi trembled with anger.
Suddenly, recalling something, he turned to Lin Yutong with suspicion: “Tell me, are the words you just said true?”
Lin Yutong’s heart skipped a beat, but she maintained a resolute expression: “Absolutely true.” As tears welled up, she suddenly burst into tears: “Your Highness, are you doubting me?”
