RHE - Side Story Chapter 5: The First Battle!

Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr

Li Taiyi raised an eyebrow, but his expression was unchanged.

This scene was completely within his expectations. The moment he had left the imperial horse track, the Fourth Prince had reported the matter to Second Prince Li Chengyi.

Li Chengyi saw this as a rare opportunity, and he was not of the personality to relinquish it.

But if he thought that Li Taiyi was just going to wait around for death, then he was gravely mistaken.

Li Taiyi ignored Li Chengyi's fervent criticisms and turned to his father seated upon the gilded dragon throne.

In this hall, there was only one person who could decide his fate.

"Unfilial son, what do you have to say for yourself?"

The Tang Emperor's face was as cold as ice, lacking even the slightest warmth.

"Imperial Father, your lowly son truly did execute Huoyuan, yet your son did all this not because of a private grudge, but for the sake of the Great Tang!"

Li Taiyi bowed, his expression confident and open, his voice forceful and vigorous. Even though the entire court was staring daggers at him, he remained calm and unflustered.

Everyone in court was taken aback by this reply, and even the enthroned Emperor was somewhat taken aback.

His son Xuan seemed to be completely different today.

That he could say these words in front of the assembled officials was already surprising.

But a moment later, everyone regained their senses.

"Third Prince, you dare to argue! The facts are clear, and yet you still dare to try and argue nonsensically in front of His Majesty! There is no saving you!"

"For the Great Tang? You killed him for the sake of the Great Tang? Your Majesty, this matter cannot be allowed to pass!"

"If a Prince commits a crime, he must be punished the same as a commoner! A Prince executing a court official is rare even in other dynasties. Such wicked acts must be heavily punished, or else how can the dignity of the laws be maintained? How can the masses be appeased?"

"Third Prince, you had better have thought this over properly! Attempting to deceive His D

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Translator Notes

Li Taiyi cleverly reverses the situation on his brother Li Chengyi!

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Records of the Human Emperor Side Story Chapter 5: The First Battle!

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