A loud murmur fell over the Court Ministers. Everyone began to discuss what the issue had escalated to. Duke Li Shenyang was stunned into silence, but the man beside him moved faster than a horse.
Duchess Wang Qixing was horrified as she immediately grabbed onto Li Xueyue, daring anyone to touch her daughter.
"Your Majesty, you have gone too far," she said. "The punishment for a crime as light as bullying of a servant is no more than an apology."
"So as her mother, you also acknowledge the crime. This is why I tell you that babying your children will bring no good," Emperor Fadong said, shaking his head at the reaction of everyone.
The guards stepped forward and rushed towards Li Xueyue, ready to take her away, but one man was a step ahead.
Wen Jinkai drew his sword out, as he stood protectively in front of Li Xueyue. "Anyone who touches her will lose that hand," he seethed.
