Chapter 8: What’s He Afraid Of?

Di Chenyu walked over, still holding Ah Bao securely.

“It’s getting late. You should return soon. I’ll take Ah Bao for a walk.”

Di Chenyu’s hand stiffened.

So, Father called him over in such a fury just to hold his little sister?

[Oh yeah, finally getting to play!]

[This is just what I wanted.]

[A full stomach and a stroll, this little life is way better than being in the underworld.]

[Dad, where are we going to have fun?]

The Tyrant Emperor looked down at little Ah Bao, “I’ll take you out of the palace.”

Ah Bao was overjoyed.

She didn’t expect to leave the palace so soon.

However, when the jade carriage stopped in front of a residence, Ah Bao curiously peeked out.

Where was this?

“Have you thoroughly checked?” The Tyrant Emperor asked Eunuch Xi beside him.

Eunuch Xi promptly replied, “Report to Your Majesty, the news is absolutely true. Someone did see the Fifth Prince bringing all the courtesans from the capital into the residence…”

Before Eunuch Xi could finish, the Tyrant Emperor’s eyes darkened like an eagle.

He immediately stepped down from the jade carriage, “Don’t make a sound! I want to see this for myself.”

[Wow, the naive Fifth Brother was in such a hurry to get back to see the pretty ladies!]

[Oh, Dad’s taking me out in the middle of the night to see the show.]

[The flower ladies must be stunning. Dad, hurry and take me inside to have a look.]

The Tyrant Emperor: ?

Ah Bao, you are far prettier than those courtesans!

At that moment, the Fifth Prince was sitting grandly in the courtyard, surrounded by rows of women.

There were dozens of women dressed in vibrant colors.

Some were teenage beauties, while others were in their twenties.

Pure and sweet, mature and seductive, all types were present.

The Fifth Prince looked at them with a lecherous grin, unable to stop smiling.

Though he had been to brothels before, it was always in secret.

He had never dared to be so blatant.

He had only seen a few courtesans at most.

Now, with so many different types of beauties, he was truly overwhelmed.

Among these women, was the future Concubine of the Sixth Prince?

Tsk!

The Sixth Prince is truly lucky.

If… in the future, the Sixth Prince’s Concubine had once been one of his own women, that would… haha, that would be interesting.

Would the Sixth Prince live his whole life under his shadow?

Thinking of this, the Fifth Prince’s expression became serious, “Do you know why this prince called you here?”

The women shook their heads. Only one woman in a red dress stepped forward, casting a flirtatious glance at the Fifth Prince, “Your Highness must have taken a liking to us and wants us to serve you.”

The other women followed with coquettish laughter.

“Your Highness, the Fifth Prince, you are truly handsome.”

“Your Highness, which of us sisters do you like the most? Could it be me?”

“Your Highness…”

A group of cooing and fluttering courtesans quickly surrounded him.

The Fifth Prince was itching with anticipation, almost unable to resist—

Remembering the serious business at hand, the Fifth Prince calmed himself slightly. “Don’t touch this prince just yet. I have something to tell you. I’ve bought you all, and the indentures are now in my possession.”

“Your Highness is so generous.”

“Not only is Your Highness handsome, but you’re also wealthy.”

“Your Highness is truly impressive!”

Hearing their flattery, the Fifth Prince was quite pleased.

He was the future emperor of the Tiansheng Dynasty, of course he was impressive.

This was just the beginning.

In the future, he would have a harem of three thousand beauties, living the dream every day.

“This prince is going to train you! From now on, you’re not just courtesans, but also this prince’s tools—”

“If you perform well, this prince will arrange for you to have noble positions in the future, as Concubines or even empresses!”

These courtesans, who were tired of serving men all day, all wanted to soar to new heights.

Who wouldn’t want to become a phoenix?

They all dreamed of joining the royal family. Whether as Concubines or secondary wives, they were willing!

Immediately, the group of courtesans surrounded the Fifth Prince again.

“Your Highness, you’re so impressive. Don’t worry, we’ll be excellent tools for you.” The woman in red spoke.

She was also the most favored by men among them.

The Fifth Prince looked at her with bright eyes, thinking she must be the woman with overflowing luck mentioned by the Tenth Princess.

The future Concubine of the Sixth Prince, haha.

To be honest, this woman in red was quite impressive.

The Fifth Prince, who had been holding back, could no longer contain himself.

He pulled the woman in red into his embrace and gave her a pinch on her shapely rear. “I think you have the most potential to become a Concubine. If you perform well, I’ll have you sent to the palace as an empress. How about that? Hahaha—”

‘Bang!’

The door was kicked open!

The Fifth Prince’s laughter abruptly stopped.

“Who dares to kick—Father—Father Emperor?” The Fifth Prince, stunned and petrified, rubbed his eyes vigorously to confirm that it was indeed the Tyrant Emperor standing there.

The Fifth Prince was paralyzed with fear.

Wait a minute, he was the Chosen One, the future emperor—why should he be afraid?

Calm, calm.

His father surely wouldn’t punish him; he was just here to see him.

Right.

Stay composed.

Thinking this, the Fifth Prince stood up calmly, pushed the woman in red off his lap, and, with a foolish smile, said, “Father, what brings you here?”

“If I hadn’t come, were you planning a rebellion?”

The Fifth Prince: “Father, how could I dare! I was just… just entertaining a few ladies…”

[Wow! So colorful, they’re all like peacocks!]

[Dad, to be honest, Fifth Brother’s taste is pretty good. They’re all beautiful, with every type imaginable.]

Fifth Prince: “See, the Tenth Princess praised my taste.”

“Princess, Fifth Brother loves you!”

For some reason, lying in her swaddling blanket and catching sight of the kneeling Fifth Prince, she felt like his eyes were twitching uncontrollably.

Why did he keep glancing at her?

The Tyrant Emperor’s face was as dark as a pot’s bottom.

Yes.

Each of these women, individually, was nothing but ordinary.

Who would have thought these women would become the Fifth Prince’s greatest assets in the future?

This kid was simply rebellious.

The more the Tyrant Emperor thought about it, the angrier he became. He kicked the Fifth Prince, sending him flying, “The Fifth Prince, of all people, keeping courtesans in the residence! If word gets out, the whole world will laugh their teeth out.”

“Father, please don’t misunderstand. I haven’t kept them. I was just upset and called them to talk. I haven’t done anything…”

“Talk? I heard everything you said outside the residence. Do you think I’m deaf?!”

Huh?

The Fifth Prince, kneeling on the ground, was utterly dumbfounded.

The Tyrant Emperor then ordered the Fifth Prince’s spies to bring out a black box.

Opening the box revealed a stack of indenture contracts.

“Do you need to redeem yourself for a heart-to-heart talk? Tell me, which of these women do you want to enter my harem, and who do you want to use against the Sixth Prince?”

Fifth Prince: ?

Damn!

His father had developed a divine eye.

Could he read his mind?