Chapter 80: Old Tricks

Jih Heng arrived very late.

Even so, Emperor Hongxiao didn't show the slightest displeasure, as if he was accustomed to it. Not only that, including Prince Cheng, no one dared to interject.

Jiang Li saw this and knew that, although many feared Duke Su for his insidious and ruthless nature, prone to unpredictable moods, Jiang Li believed that in the imperial audience hall, Duke Su felt entitled to do as he pleased because he relied on something else. There were many who acted without restraint, but anyone who provoked someone of higher status would naturally be taught a lesson, to make the unruly person bitterly regret their actions.

But it seemed that the person to discipline Duke Su had yet to appear, and no one from Empress Dowager Liu's camp, no matter how arrogant, dared to disrespect him. Even Princess Yongning, upon meeting Duke Su, did not say much.