Chapter 739 - 730: Intimidation
Huangfu Yuxuan laughed again, his laughter was exceptionally elegant and pleasant. While laughing, he took a step forward, walked to Huangfu Hongyi, and said warmly and kindly: "Congratulations, big brother!"
Huangfu Hongyi replied with a joyful smile: "Thank you, second brother!"
He felt that the title of Princely Heir was his, but ultimately it had not yet been conferred. Father’s request for the bestowment had been presented, and only then would he truly be the Heir of King Liang!
Prince Liang looked at Huangfu Yuxuan. Although this son was smiling, he felt a chill down his spine. He couldn’t maintain his dignity as a father and explained haltingly: "The request for the position of Heir is traditionally reserved for the eldest legitimate son. Your elder brother is already settled, and our Prince Liang Mansion is not as it used to be. With your Grandfather’s birthday approaching, it is indeed a good time to request the position of Heir."
Huangfu Yuxuan smiled, but the smile did not reach his eyes. A good time? His inept father now considered when might be a good time?
How ridiculous!
If he knew when was a good time, how would he have ended up in this situation?
Though he didn’t foresee it, others did.
Huangfu Yuxuan chuckled and said: "Father is right, it is indeed a good time. But there’s no need to rush to the palace, I’ve prepared a gift for you!"
A gift?
Prince Liang felt no joy or happiness, only surprise, and a bit of unease.
He asked dryly: "What gift?"
Huangfu Yuxuan raised his voice: "Bring it in!"
Following his order, something was thrown onto the floor of the study, seemingly a ragged cloth sack, landing right at the feet of Prince Liang and Huangfu Hongyi.
With a sudden thud. Prince Liang and Huangfu Hongyi instinctively stepped back and glanced down, it was no sack—it was clearly a person!
The person’s hair was disheveled, covered in marks, and the clothing was torn in patches, seemingly whipped.
Although he was barely conscious, collapsed on the floor, Prince Liang recognized him as his adviser, Mr. Li, at first glance.
Prince Liang’s face turned abruptly pale.
He recalled his lengthy talks with Mr. Li over these recent days. He complained to Mr. Li, saying he felt like an outsider in the Prince Liang Mansion.
However, when he was Crown Prince, he did not take Mr. Li seriously, but since he became an adviser in the mansion, most of the others had sought higher positions, only leaving Mr. Li behind.
Mr. Li witnessed all this, so he advised him to establish the position of the Princely Heir early, to determine the structure within the mansion.
Mr. Li said, establishing the Princely Heir would fix the hierarchy, hence the Second Young Master would no longer entertain inappropriate ideas and should naturally know to prioritize father and elder brother in all matters.
Prince Liang thought of Huangfu Yuxuan’s ruthlessness and indeed felt some apprehension.
Mr. Li had meticulously analyzed the situation for him, noting that Prince Liang should now adopt a strategy of cautious growth while Huangfu Yuxuan would eventually bring disaster to the mansion.
Only by quickly deciding the Princely Heir could this underlying threat be completely resolved.
Upon hearing this, Prince Liang felt it was very reasonable, but he still did this behind Huangfu Yuxuan’s back, only to find that Huangfu Yuxuan had discovered it.
Huangfu Hongyi was also shocked. He pointed at Huangfu Yuxuan and loudly accused: "Second brother, you’re audacious! What are you doing? This is Father’s study, who are you trying to scare with this dead person? It’s utterly out of order!"
Huangfu Yuxuan replied carelessly: "Big brother, you misunderstood me. Our Prince Liang Mansion should naturally be united, but some individuals disrupt stability, daring to sow discord between the master and his subjects, which naturally means they cannot stay! But, in this mansion, with father and brother above, since I’ve dealt with it, naturally I must report to father and elder brother!"
This is reporting, this is displaying dominance, isn’t it?
Prince Liang secretly gritted his teeth, but felt more fear than anger.
He couldn’t forget the last time Huangfu Yuxuan killed those servants right before his eyes.
Such a brutal scene, he thought one experience would be terrifying enough, but now he witnessed it again. He had never personally killed anyone, nor completely destroyed a family, certainly not in front of him.
This Mr. Li... Is probably beyond saving, right?
Prince Liang’s mind was blank, sweat seeping from his forehead.
Though Huangfu Hongyi isn’t in charge, and far less fierce and tough than Huangfu Yuxuan, at this moment he was also intimidated by Huangfu Yuxuan’s smile and his cold, indifferent gaze.