The Favored Little Peasant Seizes the Heroine's Script!-Chapter 540 - 473: Alone in the World (Part 2)
Emperor Xia’s gaze swept across the royal family members who chose not to accompany Prince Yi.
Yet, no one responded.
Even Emperor Xia’s own sons remained silent at this moment.
"None of you wish to go west with me?"
Emperor Xia’s expression changed.
He had always believed himself to be a successful ruler, with Daxia flourishing under his leadership, seemingly on the verge of uniting the entire realm.
But now, he suddenly realized he hadn’t truly understood even his own sons.
"Father, I wish to stay!"
Fourth Prince Tang Yun emerged from the crowd, "As Prince Yi, our imperial uncle, stated, the empire our Grand Ancestor Emperor built should not be so easily handed over to others by us, the descendants."
"Daxia can fall!"
"But as long as the royal family of Daxia remains, Daxia hasn’t truly fallen!"
These words from Fourth Prince Tang Yun finally brought some relief to Emperor Xia’s expression.
He had thought he was utterly unpopular.
"Brother, since Daxia is destined to fall and you plan to journey west, we shall take our leave!"
"From now on, we are separated by mountains and rivers, may everyone fare well!"
Just as Emperor Xia believed he was truly loved, someone spoke again.
And this time, it was his half-brother.
Prince Ping, Tang Qu!
Back then, to fight for the throne, Emperor Xia had shown no mercy to his brothers.
Seven of his brothers had died directly or indirectly by his hand, among them, one was Prince Ping Tang Qu’s direct elder brother.
When Emperor Xia ascended the throne, Prince Ping Tang Qu was very young.
Once Emperor Xia stabilized his reign, to demonstrate his benevolence, he treated his brothers with kindness, not only giving them princely titles but also granting substantial royal allowances and important duties.
Usually, these brothers were very close to Emperor Xia.
But now, all those usual pretenses were torn apart. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚
"Brother, take care!"
Led by Prince Ping Tang Qu, the brothers of Emperor Xia all left.
They had no intention of accompanying Daxia into the grave, nor did they wish to follow Emperor Xia to witness the so-called real world. They had only one idea: to find a small place where no one knew them and live as wealthy men, enjoying a leisurely life.
Emperor Xia watched his brothers, whom he had treated generously, leave; it’s false to say he didn’t feel resentment.
But he also understood that now, he couldn’t keep anyone.
When it rains, when a woman marries, neither can be stopped.
Emperor Xia watched Tang Qu and the others leave and said nothing.
And as Tang Qu and others departed, more royal family members chose to leave.
With the fall of Daxia, they might have lost their current status, but they still possessed massive wealth.
Even without their lands or mansions, with enough gold and jewels in their hands, they could live comfortably anywhere.
But was it really so easy?
Beili and Great Yin had always wanted to target Daxia, regularly sending various spies to gather information on Daxia. And the members of the royal family were undoubtedly the focus of the spies’ attention.
"If they want to die, then let them die!"
Emperor Xia watched the royal family members leave, without any intention of helping them erase the dangers of living incognito.
Originally, if Emperor Xia wanted to do something for them, with the capabilities of the Sound Listening Bureau, it could be done.
But Emperor Xia felt betrayed, naturally, it’s impossible for him to arrange anyone to help clear those dangers, instead, he planned to watch them bring about their own downfall.
"Your Majesty!"
Emperor Xia’s thoughts could be hidden from Prince Ping Tang Qu and others but not from Prince Yi, the head of the Ancestral Mansion.
"What does the imperial uncle have to say?"
Emperor Xia turned to Prince Yi.
"Your Majesty, the actions of Prince Ping and others are indeed heartbreaking, but they are part of Daxia’s royal bloodline. If we cannot protect the empire, we will all perish!"
"If Prince Ping and others fall, the royal bloodline of Daxia will be severed!"
"Please think it over!"
"The imperial uncle speaks wisely!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xia smiled, "If it wasn’t for the imperial uncle’s reminder, I almost forgot, we should arrange for some young children of the clan to be settled early!"
Rescue Prince Ping and others?
Unless Emperor Xia’s head was kicked by a donkey, he absolutely wouldn’t do this.
But, Prince Ping deserves punishment, yet their children and grandchildren are innocent.
Hearing Emperor Xia’s words, Prince Yi and the other elderly members of the royal family understood that Emperor Xia does not intend to rescue Prince Ping and others. Upon hearing that Emperor Xia wanted to settle the young children of the clan, they ceased their persuasion.
