The Empress is truly scheming. Knowing that she is unreasonable in trying to get rid of Jun Ning and having her nephew ready to replace Jun Ning as a companion, she doesn't even give Jun Ning a chance to speak; she intends to deal with him directly.
Someone is already coming to take Jun Ning away for a beating, then to be sent to the servants' quarters.
Jun Ning knows he isn't strong enough; if those people catch him, there's no way he can escape from them, and he might even be beaten to death quietly. So, when they rush towards him, he quickly runs outside first.
Several people want to chase him, but just a few steps in, they are tripped by Jun Yu. When they try to get up and continue the pursuit, Jun Yu holds onto their legs, preventing them from rising.
"Mother, please, I beg of you, do not have my elder brother beaten, and please do not send him to the servants' quarters, okay? I truly enjoy him being my companion."
