He Tu, originally exhausted, was further restrained upon entering the prison. He could only tiptoe, his face growing even paler.

The eldest son was locked up in the prison cell next to him, helplessly watching and feeling anxious. He cursed the wretched emperor in his heart with great resentment.

After hanging there all night, He Tu's lips had turned a purplish-blue. When the emperor came over and saw him in this state, he couldn't help but feel a little sympathetic.

"If you behave and listen to me from now on, hmph, I will spare you."

He Tu had no strength left, so he could only chuckle weakly and mutter, "Just dreaming."

The eldest son shouted from the side, "If you have any grievances, direct them towards me! There is no need to treat him like this!"

The emperor's mood had been slightly relaxed, but hearing his words was like pouring oil onto the fire.

He Tujin leaned in close and deliberately asked, "Tell me, if I were to swear in front of him, would he be pleased?"

"...disgusting."

River Crab: Damn thrilling.

He Tu: Not suitable for children.

Afterwards, the crown prince's eyes turned red from watching. The emperor smiled with great satisfaction and said, "Do you see now? She is mine, all you can do is just watch."

After the emperor left, the crown prince could not help but sob: "It's all my fault for being useless." He Tuyi was already extremely emaciated, and now he was even on the verge of death. Although the doctor came and fed him medicine, almost all of it was vomited back out.

"You can't be blamed for this. It should be said that I have caused trouble for you... You are the prince of the Northern Land, and originally, in the Southern Huai region, we should have treated you with respect. It's all because you saved me... The Emperor then vented his anger on you," He Tu said haltingly.

Having been hurt so badly, yet he doesn't blame himself at all. The Crown Prince suddenly felt that the empty part of his heart was filled with a complex and indescribable emotion. Now, even if he had to sacrifice his own life to protect the person in front of him, he would spare no effort.

"Don't worry, my subordinates have already gone back to report, and someone will come to rescue us soon. Also, if the emperor doesn't want to provoke a war between the two countries, it would be best for him to realize it sooner rather than later."

"...It's impossible. He is ambitious and naturally wishes for the destruction of the relationship between the two countries," He Tu said. "He cannot tolerate any dissenting views. Look at how my father worked hard to assist him his whole life, only to end up being executed with his entire family."

"He's truly heartless..." the crown prince expressed, "If you're able to come to the Northern Land in the future, I will treat you far better than him, and I won't let you down."

The translation of the Chinese novel paragraph to English: 'It's truly infuriating how the Emperor fails to appreciate such a good Empress. He truly deserves a beating. The Crown Prince tightly clenched his fists.'

He Xie: "Master, the Crown Prince's bloodline is only one step away from reaching its peak, my honored father."

He Tu: "Xiao Xie, is my cheap big brother coming soon?"

"I reckon they should be able to come and save you tonight." He pushed his glasses up and continued reading the manga.

Before he decided to go out, he naturally contacted his elder brother in a special way. After all, he was the author, and he had set up all the contact methods in the novel. Therefore, it was extremely easy to transmit messages.

Before he could finish asking, the guards outside all fell one by one in response.

The prison cell was secluded and incredibly quiet due to the confinement of important individuals, so if someone were to arrive, they would naturally be noticed.

"Big brother..." He Tu seemed to have seen the only glimmer of hope. After uttering those words, all his strength drained away, and he fainted.

"......Who turned you into this state?" Big Brother He Tu's hands trembled as he tried to untie the ropes. Previously, our parents always showered our little brother with love and affection, keeping him in the palms of their hands. Although he had gained a little weight, he was still so adorable!"

But now, unexpectedly, he had become so thin. However, it must be said that after losing weight, my younger brother now looks very much like our mother - breathtakingly beautiful. That dog Emperor must be blind not to like him.

Big Brother had nowhere else to turn, so he had to seek refuge in the Northern Land. That's why when he saw the Crown Prince, he hurriedly untied his ropes and knelt down.

"I have already met with Your Majesty and your father, and I can lead the army here immediately."

The crown prince quickly helped him up and said, "You are now my lifesaver. I will definitely reward you in the future. Hurry up and get up. We shouldn't stay here for long. Let's escape first and then discuss."

Big Brother carried Ho Tu on his back, walking in front, with the Crown Prince guarding their rear.

I never expected that instead of encountering the emperor on the way, I would come across a group of bandits.

Although the elder brother is brave and skilled in battle, it is not convenient for him to carry another person on his back. Moreover, with many people in front, he was soon overwhelmed by the outnumbered enemy and quickly defeated. As for the prince, it goes without saying. He grew up in a privileged environment and, although he came from the grasslands, he only knows how to play with a decorative spear.

"Boss, this guy seems to have quite a lot of valuable things on him, while the other two don't have much. Should we just kill them all?"

"No, do you know what day it is today?" Lao Da glanced at him.

The messenger's mouth moved swiftly, "Could it be your mother's death anniversary?"

With one swift strike, the boss declared, "Today is your death anniversary."

"Let's go, we can't kill today." The leader glanced at the valuable possessions on the prince's body and couldn't be bothered anymore. He mounted his horse and left.

He Tu: "To be honest, the reason why some people are not the main characters is because they are not interested in the protagonist or have developed an interest that doesn't match."

The river crab looked at the group of people who happily walked away with the stolen money and nodded in strong agreement.

However, this riverside is a pretty good place, right next to Pingkang Lane, a place where songstresses often appear. Who knows, there might be a pleasant surprise waiting for you when you wake up.

Sure! Here's the translation:

As expected, not long after, someone came to save them. However, the person only glanced at their faces by the light, so fortunately, only He Tu was rescued, while the other two were left to their own devices, to live or perish on their own.

River crab: This is a world where looks are everything (>○<)