The Emperor's sinister gaze fixed on him, "What exactly happened here? Are these men from your mansion's Shadow Guard?"
Prince Jing had no choice but to step forward and uncover each of their black veils one by one, seeing those all-too-familiar faces, he clenched his fists inside his sleeves.
These were well-trained Shadow Guards, and to lose them like this caused him considerable anger.
"Reporting to the Emperor, these men in black are indeed from my mansion's Shadow Guard, but why they are here is completely beyond me. They harbored no thoughts of rebellion. Please discern the truth, Your Majesty," Prince Jing said as he knelt before the Emperor to prove his innocence.
To be accused of rebellion was a grave crime, which could harshly lead to the execution of one's entire family! Prince Jing glanced at his disgraceful daughter, barely restraining himself from punishing her right there.
