Upon hearing these words, the ministers and aristocrats all turned their accusations towards the Princely Heir. Just a moment ago, they were praising him profusely, but now they collectively condemned him.
They demanded severe punishment, stating that the Princely Heir was reckless and brought such a feral beast before everyone, disregarding the lives of others, and that too at his own father's birthday banquet. It was deemed as disloyal and unfilial behavior, unworthy of being the Princely Heir. They argued eloquently and righteously, determined not to rest until the Princely Heir was punished.
The enraged King Qi almost declared the removal of his eldest son from the position of Princely Heir on the spot. Yet, upon seeing the valiant little face so reminiscent of the former princess and recalling her final words, he hesitated and dropped the thought.
