My Sexy CEO Wife

Chapter 484 - 481 Prisoner at the Foot of the Steps

Eastern Spirit City.

The vegetable market.

Atop the execution platform.

King Sikong Yi of Eastern Spirit City bent over, constantly wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. He wanted to explain, but he didn't know how to start. He never anticipated the sudden appearance of the Emperor of the Human Race. Sikong Yi had already realized the gravity of the situation; if he didn't handle this properly, he was doomed for sure.

"King Sikong Yi," the Emperor said in a deep voice, "you've greatly disappointed me."

"Your Majesty, please listen to my explanation..."

"What's there left to explain?"

"I..."

"I already know the full story. Your son went to Chaotic Wind City and harassed Bai Daqing's daughter. Bai Daqing stepped in to stop it and accidentally hurt your son. You bore a grudge and arrested Bai Daqing on a fabricated charge, then executed him. Am I wrong?"

"Your Majesty..."

"Even now, you won't admit it?" The Emperor snapped, "It's not terrible to make mistakes, but what's dreadful is not knowing how to repent, compounding mistakes, and eventually falling into an abyss!"

His words struck King Sikong Yi like a thunderclap, leaving him dazed. His knees buckled, and he fell to the ground.

"King Sikong Yi, I truly didn't expect you to turn out like this," the Emperor sighed. "Back in the day, you were righteous and unselfish, detested evil, and worked diligently. It was because you had so many merits that I decided to nurture you, and I even appointed you as a prince, entrusting you with control over the Eastern Region of the Human Territory. I valued you so highly, is this how you repay me?"

King Sikong Yi hung his head, not daring to utter a word.

"From this moment on, you are no longer a prince." With one sentence, the Emperor revoked King Sikong Yi's princely title.

"What?" King Sikong Yi suddenly raised his head, looking pitifully at the Emperor: "Please don't revoke my royal status! Give me another chance. I promise to reform!"

"Now you know you were wrong? It's too late!" the Emperor huffed, "I originally wanted to groom you, to have you succeed my position as the next Emperor of the Human Race. Fortunately, I did not do so, otherwise, I would be a sinner of the Human Territory."

To be the next Emperor? King Sikong Yi was filled with regret, wishing he could bash his head in.

"Drag yourself to the dungeon for self-reflection." The Emperor sealed King Sikong Yi's Cultivation with a gesture, then turned to the soldiers standing in the distance, "What are you waiting for! Hurry up and take King Sikong Yi away!"

"Whoooosh…"

A large group of soldiers rushed over in a panic and carried the ashen-faced King Sikong Yi towards the dungeon.

"And this fellow, lock him away in the dungeon too." The Emperor pointed at the Execution Supervisor slumped on the stone platform. The Supervisor had been shouting at the Emperor and speaking rudely not long ago, earning the Emperor's resentment.

"Whoooosh…"

Another group of soldiers hastened over and carried the Execution Supervisor away.

"Everyone disperse!" The Emperor waved his hand to the crowd, "In a few days, I will issue a notice to inform everyone of the full story. Additionally, I will formally apologize to everyone for my negligence, which has caused trouble. I deeply apologize!"

Standing to the side, Gao Fei secretly marveled: So awe-inspiring! Truly awe-inspiring! Just appearing shook everyone, then scared King Sikong Yi so much that he begged on his knees. His power changed the situation as easily as flipping his hand; so cool! I want to become such an awesome figure too!

...

In the city center stood a luxurious estate, the renowned "Eastern Spirit King's Mansion," now serving as the temporary Traveling Palace of the Emperor.

In the backyard.

The Emperor scoffed, "King Sikong Yi really knew how to live it up. This garden he built is even more magnificent than those in the imperial palace."

"Over the years, all four princes have indulged in pleasure, ignoring the life and death of the people, causing widespread resentment," said Bai Daqing in a grave voice. "If this continued, chaos was bound to erupt." He paused before adding, "Now that's over with Emperor Bi Xi's return. We can finally set things in order."

"I've already sent messages to the Kings of Western Chu, Dingnan, and Zhenbei, asking them to come and see me immediately," the Emperor of the Human Race said. "By now, they should be on their way here. Once they arrive, I will take good care of them."

"With these words from His Majesty, I am at ease," Bai Daqing nodded.

After wandering through the back garden for a while, the Emperor of the Human Race led Bai Daqing and Gao Fei away.

...

In the dark and damp cell.

Sikong Yi, dressed in prison garb, huddled in a corner with his head drooping and eyes staring at the ground, lost in a daze.

He couldn't understand! Why had things turned out this way?

One moment, he had been the high and mighty King of Eastern Spirit; the next, he was a prisoner at the foot of those he once ruled.

I will not accept this!!!

Sikong Yi clenched his fists tightly and bit his teeth fiercely, his expression ferociously terrifying.

"Trudging footsteps..."

A figure approached from afar. Judging by the attire and appearance, it seemed to be a jailor of the prison: "King of Eastern Spirit... King of Eastern Spirit..." the jailor called softly, "Can you hear me speaking... King of Eastern Spirit..."

Sikong Yi slowly lifted his head, his eyes hollow as he looked at the jailor.

"I've come to rescue you," said the jailor.

To rescue me? Sikong Yi was stunned, "What did you say? You've come to rescue me?"

The jailor nodded vigorously: "Yes! I've come to rescue you! In a moment, I'll open the cell door, and you must hurry out. Then change into the jailor's clothes, follow behind me without raising your head or speaking, and leave everything to me." As he spoke, the jailor took out keys and unlocked the heavy padlock, then pushed open the filthy cell door: "King of Eastern Spirit, come out quickly."

Sikong Yi didn't rush out but instead looked at the jailor warily: "Why do you want to rescue me?"

"To be honest, I am a man of the Western Chu King. You can call me Ah Xiong."

"A man of the Western Chu King? Did the Western Chu King send you to rescue me?"

"Yes, the Western Chu King has learned of your capture and sent me to free you... Enough of this talk, hurry and follow me," Ah Xiong urged.

Sikong Yi nodded: "I'm in your debt. Once I get out, I will make sure to repay you handsomely." Sikong Yi walked out of the cell, changed into the jailor's uniform, and then followed behind Ah Xiong towards the exit.

They encountered several checks along the way, but Ah Xiong bluffed his way through them.

Once out of the prison, Sikong Yi asked in a low voice, "Where are we headed next?"

"Don't ask too many questions. The Western Chu King has made arrangements. Just follow me," Ah Xiong said as they walked.

Sikong Yi nodded and said no more.

In a deserted place, the two men took off the jailor's uniforms, changed into the clothes of ordinary citizens, donned hats, and then headed towards the city gate.

"Swoosh..."

A carriage came to a stop in front of Ah Xiong.

"Come on, get in," Ah Xiong said, pulling the bewildered Sikong Yi.

"Oh, right." Sikong Yi came to his senses and followed Ah Xiong onto the carriage.