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Yuan Jianming shivered involuntarily upon hearing the Crown Prince's words, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes.
The Crown Prince observed his reaction and slightly furrowed his brow: "What's wrong?"
Could it be that this child is hiding something from him?
With this possibility in mind, the Crown Prince's eyes darkened.
Yuan Jianming sensed that his father had grown suspicious and quickly confessed honestly: "Father, that Fu Zhongyang was too ruthless, he slapped my shoulder so hard, it's all bruised."
The Crown Prince gazed at his son's aggrieved little face, knowing that his grievance might be half exaggerated, but still gently said: "Jianming, I know this matter has been hard on you, but you are my only legitimate son; I do not wish to entrust this to your younger brothers from concubines. Do you understand my intentions?"
