Chapter 783: Strong Defense Logic

"Old Prince, save us..."

"Old Prince, you have to stand up for us..."

"You were the one who told us to destroy the port! Boss Gu... he killed someone."

The crowd kneeling on the ground saw Old Prince Feng’s arrival as a ray of hope.

Old Prince Feng’s face was taut with fury as he walked over. The noisy clamor filled his ears as his gaze fell upon the port, and his mind suddenly reeled.

’This... The damage is this severe?’

’The entire pier was gone, and the large stone pillars of the port had collapsed...’

The butler was also shocked. He had only told them to give everyone a little scare, so how did they end up actually destroying it?

TSK...

’No wonder it’s over two million...’

"Old Prince, you’re finally here." Sun Shiming hurried over to greet him, secretly observing him as he spoke. "These ruffians destroyed the port and are now trying to slander you. It’s truly despicable."

"’Nonsense...’" Old Prince Feng turned his head, but his voice trailed off when his gaze inadvertently landed on the several people sitting off to the side.

’The Eighth Prince of Beili and the Crown Prince of Xi Yan are here, too?’

’Yesterday was humiliating enough. I absolutely cannot lose face again today.’

"Prince, you told us to destroy the port! You have to save us! You can’t go back on your word!"

"Old Prince... I don’t want to die! I have parents to support and children to feed! Please, Prince, save my life..."

The few men at the very front shuffled forward on their knees.

Old Prince Feng glanced down, collected his thoughts, and then spoke. "I heard about what happened on my way here. You destroyed the port to vent your anger about yesterday’s banquet and to stand up for me. For that, I am quite grateful."

Hearing this, the wailing men fell silent, their gazes fixed dazedly on the Old Prince.

"I can compensate for all the damaged property at the port. However, I must warn you all not to be impulsive. Before taking action, you must calmly consider the laws of Nanyuan," Old Prince Feng lectured.

"..."

’The crowd looked completely bewildered. What on earth was he talking about?’

"I can understand that seeing a dead man has made you panic, and you wish to use my influence to find a way to survive. Seeing as you are all subjects of Nanyuan, I can pay the compensation for you. But I must warn you, I never ordered you to destroy this port. Do not invoke the royal family’s name in the future. Falsely accusing a member of the imperial clan is an offense punishable by beheading." The Old Prince put on a magnanimous and benevolent facade...

"..."

The commoners who had destroyed the port looked up, their expressions shifting from terror to a dull stupor.

’Seriously, what on earth was he talking about?’

The onlookers: "..."

’If they hadn’t seen him spit up blood in a rage at yesterday’s banquet, they almost would have believed his kind act.’

Ye Qianning: "..."

’It would be a shame if he didn’t become an actor!’

Gu Shuo: "..."

’His defensive logic is quite strong.’

Qian Fanji’s lips curled slightly. ’The world is a vast place... I’ve certainly seen something new today.’

The old butler from the Phoenix Royal Mansion couldn’t quite follow, staring blankly at his Prince. It was as if he’d become a different person in an instant.

"Two million, is it? It’s just two million. Men, go back and get the money." Old Prince Feng retracted his gentle gaze. ’Two million!’

"Yes."

The attendant departed.

Old Prince Feng’s heart was bleeding!

He forced himself not to look at the people kneeling below, afraid that one more glance would cause his anger to erupt.

’Damned rascals! Brainless and idiotic!’

’Sooner or later, I’ll get that two million back from them!’

The kneeling crowd finally snapped out of their astonishment. They automatically ignored the first part of what the Old Prince said. The only thing they cared about was that the Old Prince would pay for the destruction of the port!