Crying and Apologizing

At that moment, she would undoubtedly adopt a repentant demeanor.

The Fourth Prince was rendered speechless.

He dreaded this course of action. It was intensely humiliating!

Furthermore, he pondered what his father's opinion might be.

However, he had no better alternative.

Avoiding this embarrassment would likely result in his father's disfavor from this point onward, a prospect he found even more unacceptable.

In choosing the lesser of two evils, he reluctantly resolved to endure this path.

The Fourth Prince clenched his teeth. "A dog that bites doesn't bark. That devious individual! It appears that among us brothers, he is the most cunning! I'll remember this, mark my words!"