The guard was pushed to the ground by him, coincidentally hitting the stone pavement, immediately causing his head to split open and blood to flow, resulting in him wailing in pain.

Hearing the commotion outside, Liu Yun, who was serving in front of the Emperor, immediately whispered, "Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince has arrived. Shall I...shall I bring him in?"

Returning from the Ping Le Pavilion, despite his aching back, he hurriedly attended to Huo Xuan as he prepared for bed.

Hearing the guards' agonizing howls now is simply a torturous experience, both physically and mentally. It is so terrifying that it sends shivers down their spine, fearing that it may cause trouble in front of Emperor Huo's presence.

Emperor Yi Yuan, Huo Xuan Zheng, was leaning against the soft couch and flipping through the scriptures. Although he had reached middle age, he appeared to be in his early thirties due to proper maintenance.

After the morning court session, he changed his clothes and had his meal before going to bed. At this time, his long, untied hair and his youthful appearance became even more prominent.

"No need." Huo Xuan replied in a calm voice, flipping the pages of the book slowly with his verdant and flawless hands.

"I would like to see what kind of trouble he can stir up."

"This... this..."

Liu Yun lowered his head, raising his hand to wipe his sweat.

The miserable screams from outside the hall grew closer and closer. In no time, Huo Lin would surely arrive at the doorstep.

Liu Yun hesitated for a long time, once again turning to Huo Xuan and said, "Your Majesty... in this servant's opinion, it would be better to let the Sixth Prince in..."

"Who knows, perhaps the Lord may want to discuss the marriage of the young master of Ming Prefecture with the Emperor…"

"Your Majesty... Please give Prince Liu a chance."

Hearing his words, Huo Xuan put down the book, his expression indifferent, and remained silent.

Seeing the situation, Liu Yun thought that he had said something wrong. He immediately slapped himself and fell to his knees.

"It's this old servant being too talkative...! I deserve to be punished! I deserve to be punished!"

Huoxuan's temperament, although not as unpredictable as Huolin's, is deeply unfathomable.

At the age of fifteen, he ascended the throne and successfully repelled the barbarians that had been lurking in the south of Lin Kingdom. This achievement earned him the respect and admiration of the civil and military officials at court. Even the General of the State Garrison, Ming Du, had to show him great reverence. Liu Yun, a former slave of the previous dynasty, naturally dreaded him to the extreme.

"Enough." Huo Xuan glanced at him and waved his hand. "Let him come in."

"Yes...yes!" Liu Yun quickly got up and went to invite Huo Lin. Just as he stepped out of the palace gate and approached, he saw Huo Lin grabbing the collar of a guard and scolding him. His expression was shocked and he hurriedly stepped forward to intervene.

"Show mercy, Your Highness... Show mercy..."

Seeing him come out, Huo Lin let go of his hand and his face was full of anger. "Has Father finally agreed to see me?"

Liu Yun was terrified when he saw him beating people to a pulp, but his face maintained a smiling facade: "Y-yes, yes... My Lord, please come in quickly..."

Seeing this, Huo Lin threw the guard aside and rushed into Gan Ning Palace, pushing the doors with such force as if he wanted to dismantle the entire palace.

Huo Xuan, leaning against the bed without even lifting his eyes, casually flipped through a book.

"Your child pays respects to the Emperor."

Huo Lin suppressed his anger and knelt down in front of the other party. Without waiting for Huo Xuan's response, he sternly stated, "I cannot obey Father Emperor's decree!"

As he spoke, he kowtowed heavily and pleaded, "Please, Your Majesty, spare Lou Ling."

Huo Xuan still didn't look at him, saying, "Once the command has been issued, there is no reason to withdraw it."

However, Huo Lin turned a deaf ear to his words and only repeated, "I earnestly request for the emperor to spare Lou Ling."

"Damn bastard!"

Huò Xuán then sternly reprimanded, fiercely hurling the scripture onto his face. "It seems that Empress Mother has indulged you too much. Now you dare to be so insolent in front of me."

"I am telling you, your marriage was determined in your mother's womb. What I have said will not be changed, and I will never alter it."

As he spoke, his eyes narrowed: "As for that Lou Ling, enticing and seducing the Lord, I want him dead, and he will not be able to keep his life."