The emperor calmed down somewhat after venting his anger, the sight of Qi Chen still dampened his mood. He waved a hand to dismiss him. “Go. I won’t let you off the hook if this happens again.”

“This son will take my leave.” Qi Chen walked away with his eyes lowered, frustration soaring in his heart. What bad luck he was plagued with lately!

He returned to his manor in rage and was met with the housekeeper’s nervous face. His eyes twitched. What was it again? He went up to the housekeeper.

“What’s wrong?” asked Qi Chen.

The housekeeper was clutching a letter in his hand, his expression hesitant. Qi Chen seized the letter impatiently. His expression turned sour when he recognized the handwriting.

He looked around to make sure they were alone and took a deep breath to keep his rage from bursting out. He stormed inside with the housekeeper at his tail and demanded, “What the hell is this?”

The housekeeper was upset by the news...