Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

Chapter 658: Chapter 658: You Actually Dare to Covet

Clearly, this honored prince from the Silla Kingdom couldn’t understand the gravitas behind the name of the Jiang Family within Chang’an City and the Great Sheng Dynasty.

If he did, he would not dare to propose such an arrogant request to exchange his sister for a wife.

Similarly, he does not comprehend the past deeds and temperament of the Crown Prince of the Great Sheng Dynasty. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

If he had, he would never dare to show even a hint of covetousness towards the Princess Consort in front of the Crown Prince.

Li Hongyuan’s expression remained serene, smiling as he asked, “What if I refuse?”

“I cannot think of any reason why your Highness would reject my proposal.” Prince Xinhai slightly lifted his chin, full of self-confidence. “As far as I know, you and the Princess Consort have been married for more than two years. I presume…”

He leans closer to Li Hongyuan, whispering with a chuckle, “I am sure you must be tired of her body by now, aren’t you?”

Li Hongyuan twirled his dagger, his face expressionless.

“A man’s novelty for a woman’s body only lasts a few years. If you replace her with my sister, you will be pleased. And I can have the Princess Consort. Isn’t it the best of both worlds?”

“The prince’s consideration is indeed thorough.”

Li Hongyuan stood up, “Do you have anything else to say now?”

Prince Xinhai immediately clasped his hands: “I hope the sooner, the better. I am already impatient to have her…”

“Oh, then let me express my stance.”

Li Hongyuan suddenly elbowed him in the neck, pressed him against the wall, held his right hand against it, and with the dagger in his left hand, with a swift and silver flash, the sheath flew out – snap –

In the midst of Prince Xinhai’s miserable screams, blood sprayed everywhere.

A severed finger was cut off.

It fell to the ground.

Li Hongyuan released him, removed a handkerchief from his sleeve, wiped the blood off his cheek without a trace of emotion, threw away the dagger and the handkerchief, his eyes filled with murderous intent: “That woman is mine. You dare to covet her! This was only a minor lesson. If there’s a next time, death!”

Prince Xinhai collapsed to the ground, trembling all over.

Hearing the screams, servants ran in from outside, all stunned at the sight.

A minister from the Silla Kingdom shouted in horror: “My prince, what happened?”

“Just now, the prince saw my exquisite dagger and insisted on playing with it. He unfortunately cut himself very badly. It’s truly regrettable.” Li Hongyuan said indifferently. “Call the imperial physician over to have a look.”

His face white as a sheet, Prince Xinhai stared disbelievingly at Li Hongyuan.

Li Hongyuan sighed, “My prince, although weapons may be attractive, not everyone is capable of handling them. You should be more careful next time.”

The servants ran to fetch Imperial Physician Dong in a panicked rush.

Imperial Physician Dong didn’t dare to ask any questions, he just proceeded with staunching the blood, applying medication, and dressing the wound as he was supposed to.

From his professional perspective, the cut was smooth and clean, definitely the work of a sharp weapon.

But regardless of the cause, he had no way of regenerating severed bone.

From then on, this prince of the Silla Kingdom would only have nine fingers left.

Fortunately, the loss of this little finger wouldn’t have too much of an impact on a prince, accustomed to being waited upon by others.

The news quickly reached Jiang Ning.

As Jiang Ning was conversing with Princess Zhenming, a servant announced that the prince was injured, she immediately thought of Li Hongyuan. To outsiders, Li Hongyuan was a graceful and handsome lover.

But Jiang Ning was well aware of the cold and ruthless nature that lay beneath Li Hongyuan’s exterior.

He would certainly deal with Prince Xinhai.

She just didn’t expect him to take action in the travelling palace itself.