At once, silence filled the room for a few moments.
From Bai Xun to Song Tai, no one did expect Mark to flare up against the crown prince right in the presence of the Emperor.
But at the same time, they knew Shang Zexi was also in the wrong to raise his voice like that. Mark/Lu Zhen wasn't your average weapon seller that the crown prince had to showcase his authority over him.
If he is such a person, he wouldn't have been summoned to the palace like this. The crown prince should have handled this matter with grace.
Maybe, it is because of Mark's current status and how valuable he has become. Or maybe it is because the crown prince's situation isn't good in the palace lately. Whatever the case, the Emperor didn't side with him and instead scolded him as soon as Mark lectured him.
