The Unstoppable Sixth Prince

Chapter 72: Afraid That the Beating Wasn't Enough

Mu Shun reported one by one.

Except for Lao Ba, everyone else's catch was over ten.

Yun Li proudly looked down on everyone with the number of eighteen prey.

However, Old Eight also caught nine prey.

According to the request made by Emperor Wen, the number of prey for the eighth and ninth brothers was calculated as double.

In that case, Yun Li and Old Eight basically ended up in a draw..

"Well, not bad, very good!"

Emperor Wen slowly stood up, his gaze falling once more on the bear hunted by Yun Li, and then he said to Lao Ba, "Lao Ba, although you and your third brother ended in a draw, your third brother did hunt a bear! I declare your third brother the winner. Do you have any objections?"

"I, your humble son, do not dare."

Although the Eighth Prince was unwilling in his heart, he could only suppress it within.

"Your Majesty."

At that moment, the favored concubine suddenly said in a sweet voice, "Although the third prince hunted a bear, the eighth prince is only thirteen! It's quite remarkable that he managed to hunt nine animals."

Upon hearing what Consort Liang said, Consort Shu immediately became displeased.

"Sister, you can't say that."

The Consort said with a smile that didn't reach her eyes, "Although the Eighth Prince is indeed the youngest, His Majesty has already specially granted that his and the Seventh Prince's hunting spoils be counted double. They've already taken advantage of that, so they can't use his age as an excuse anymore!"

The favored concubine paused slightly, instantly rendered speechless.

"Yes!"

Emperor Wen also nodded slightly: "The noble consort speaks with reason."

Hearing the Emperor Wen say this, the Consort Liang, even if she was unconvinced, did not dare to say more.

Emperor Wen silently glanced at Yun Li and then asked loudly, "Before I announce the results, does anyone have anything to say?"

Listening to Emperor Wen's words, everyone couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt.

What does this mean, Emperor Wen?

Isn't the result already quite obvious?

"Is there anything else anyone would like to say?"

However, at this moment, Yun Zheng was fully aware.

The Emperor Wen is asking about the attendants of these people!

Let's see if anyone stands up to report these princes for cheating!

However, Emperor Wen scanned the crowd but found no one stepping forward.

"Father, I have something to say!"

At that moment, Yun Li suddenly spoke up.

"Um?"

Emperor Wen's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt, "What do you have to say? Do you still want to show some humility to your eighth brother?"

Yun Li was momentarily taken aback, then immediately bowed and said, "Although I, as your son, have the intention to yield to my eighth brother, since this is a competition, I do not wish to lose."

"What do you want to say?" Emperor Wen inquired.

Yun Li's lips curled into a smile as he turned to Yun Zheng, "When I returned from hunting, I happened to run into Sixth Brother and made a bet with him. I would like to ask Father Emperor to be a witness, so that Sixth Brother won't back down when he loses!"

"Cough cough..."

Hearing Yun Li's words, Yun Zheng quickly turned his head and coughed vigorously, using it to mask the laughter that was almost breaking free.

Damn it!

This idiot, are you trying to make me laugh myself to death!

He hasn't even mentioned this matter himself, yet he wants to bring it up!

He is just afraid that he hasn't been beaten enough!

With the violent coughing of Yun Zheng, everyone's gaze fell upon him.

Shen Luoyan was so angry she could die, almost kicking him.

What use is a cough?

I have no ambition and still enjoy gambling; now it's all out in the open, Yun Li has said it publicly, and I can't weasel out of it!

"Old Six!"

Emperor Wen's sharp gaze turned towards Yun Zheng, "Is this true?"

Yun Zheng desperately suppressed a smile, even pinching himself hard, before finally managing to put on a dejected expression and nodding in acknowledgment.

"How do you gamble?"

Emperor Wen inquired again of Yun Li.

Yun Li immediately stated their bet.

The expression on Emperor Wen's face suddenly fell, and he asked sharply, "Lao Liu, are you jealous of your third brother?"

Yun Zheng shook his head and said, "I, your son, do not dare to envy Third Brother."

"Then why did you gamble with your third brother?" Emperor Wen pressed.

Yun Zheng hesitated for a moment and stammered, "I... I just don't want to see Third Brother win..."

"It seems you have a lot of opinions about your third brother!"

Emperor Wen narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Yun Zheng with an unfriendly expression.

"Not at all, not at all..."

Yun Zheng waved his hand vigorously, "I don't have any issues with Third Brother; it's just that being mocked by him for not catching any prey made me feel a bit frustrated, so..."

"Nonsense!"

Yun Li immediately retorted, "When did I mock you? I was actually kind enough to want to give you two pieces of prey, but you didn't appreciate it! Old Six, I know you hold a grudge against me because of the assassination attempt on you last time, but I swear to heaven, that incident has absolutely nothing to do with me!"

Yun Li was cursing inwardly as he spoke.

This dog thing still wants to speak ill of itself in front of the Emperor?

Did he really think that being favored recently would turn his fortunes around?

Waste is always waste!

Emperor Wen glared at Yun Zheng, "I have already said, the one who tried to assassinate you is from Beihuan! Do you still suspect it was your third brother who sent someone?"

"I, your humble son, do not dare."

Yun Zheng bent down and assumed a submissive posture.

"That's the best!"

Wen Di glanced at Kan Yunzheng, then asked, "Aside from the matter of the wager, do you have anything else to say?"

Yun Zheng understood that Emperor Wen wanted him to speak about the prey that had already been shot down in advance.

However, he wouldn't be that foolish!

It is to make Emperor Wen believe that he is submissive and dares not speak of these things.

Yun Zheng gently shook his head, lowering his gaze in silence.

"I'll deal with you later!"

Without getting the answer he wanted, Emperor Wen's heart was even more filled with anger.

Emperor Wen took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to explode, and declared loudly, "Since no one has any objections, I hereby announce that today's hunt has been won by the Third Prince, Yun Li!"

"Thank you, Father Emperor!"

Yun Liqiang suppressed his excitement with great difficulty.

A sharp glint flashed quietly in Emperor Wen's eyes, and he immediately instructed Mu Shun to lift the long box. "I have said that this treasure belongs to the victor of today! Third brother, step forward to receive your reward!"

"Thank you, Father Emperor!"

Yun Li thanked once more, stepping forward amidst the envious and resentful gazes of the princes, and respectfully took the box from Mu Shun's hands, holding it carefully.

Seeing that Yun Li had no intention of opening the box, Emperor Wen 主动 reminded him, "Aren't you going to take a look at the treasures inside the box? If you are not satisfied with the gifts in the box, I can exchange them for you."

"I, your son, will not change!"

Yun Li quickly shook his head and said with righteous fervor, "Whatever it is that Father Emperor bestows, in the eyes of this son, it is a treasure!"

Look at that, how nice that sounds!

This flattery is about to reach the heavens.

"You can say that, it brings me great comfort!"

The Emperor seemed very pleased with Yun Li's answer. Nodding his head, he said to Yun Li, "Let your brothers have a look at the treasures in the box! Let them broaden their horizons!"

"Yes!"

Yun Li received the order, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and slowly opened the box.

He seemed to have anticipated the envious and jealous gazes that these brothers cast upon him.

However, at the moment the box opened, Yun Li's eyes widened in shock, and the smile on his face suddenly froze..