SBCEJM -Chapter 301 The Prince’s Revenge: The Betrayal of “Ba Dou”

Inside the Golden Throne Hall, muffled bursts of laughter rippled one after another, almost lifting the roof off.

Helian Agula’s so-called “sweet burden” had pushed the atmosphere into yet another bizarre but joyful climax.

Feng Zexuan was laughing so hard her stomach hurt.

【This guy really got exactly what he wished for!】

【Those who chase married women end up trapped by married women—ancient wisdom never lies!】

【He must be regretting it to death now, wondering why he ever provoked so many women.】

The system quickly jumped in with gossip, its voice buzzing with schadenfreude.

【Host, don’t rush—there’s more! Agula actually tried to resist!】

【He realized he was getting sore waists, weak legs, and dark eye circles every day. If this continued, he’d be completely ruined.】

【So he secretly bribed one of the head chefs, handing over a huge sum of silver, asking him to buy some Ba Dou (croton seeds) from the pharmacy.】

【He planned to slip it into the wives’ dinner to at least buy himself a few days of peace and recover.】

The entire court perked up.

Oh? That kind of operation exists?

【And then?】Feng Zexuan asked eagerly.

【Then that so-called “master chef” took the money in front—and sold him out the moment he turned around!】

The system was practically cackling.

【The chef went straight to the “Wives Alliance” and revealed Agula’s entire scheme!】

【The ten wives exploded on the spot!】

【“So Helian Agula, you dare plot against us? Sisters, he’s done for—absolutely no vacation for him!”】

【So they turned the tables…】

Everyone unconsciously held their breath.

【That night, Agula waited in high spirits for good news.】

【Sure enough, not long after, each courtyard reported cries of “ow ow ow,” with the wives all claiming stomach pain, vomiting, and being unable to get out of bed.】

【Agula was overjoyed and returned to his chamber completely unguarded. The moment he lay down—】

【Bang! The door was kicked open!】

【The ten wives, who had just been “critically ill,” rushed in full of energy.】

【Without a word, they tied him up tightly!】

【The third concubine from Minister Wang’s household grabbed his chin and said:】

【“Oh? Trying to drug us? Sisters—let him see what’s coming today!”】

Feng Zexuan couldn’t hold it anymore and started pounding her thigh.

【What the hell is this annual revenge drama?!】

【“The Prince’s Revenge: The Betrayal of Ba Dou”?!】

【This twist is insane—I’m sold!】

Minister Wang and General Li’s expressions turned into a painter’s palette—green, then white, then black.

When did their sweet, delicate concubines become this fierce?

【And it gets even better!】the system continued.

【After the Ba Dou incident, the wives realized guerrilla tactics weren’t sustainable.】

【They needed a long-term management system!】

【So they held an all-night meeting and created a court official-style “bedtime rotation schedule.”】

【Monday to Sunday—everything arranged clearly and fairly!】

【And there were KPI evaluations too!】

【If performance was poor one day, the next day’s meals would have no meat!】

【“What the hell—geniuses!”】Feng Zexuan exclaimed.

Feng Huai’an’s mouth twitched violently.

This strict attendance system… this performance-linked model…

Why did it sound so familiar?

【So those six great imperial chefs from Da Xia stopped experimenting with new dishes altogether.】

The system concluded.

【They were forced to pivot and study medicinal cookery every day.】

【Tiger-whip soup, deer-antler stew, soft-shell turtle tonic pots…】

【The entire kitchen was filled with medicinal fumes. The chefs did everything they could just to save Helian Agula’s weakening body.】

【And Agula himself went from enjoyment… to suffering… to despair… and finally to numb acceptance.】

【He has completely adapted to this absurd “blessing.”】

【Clocking in every day on schedule, not seeking merit—only survival and food.】

Feng Zexuan sighed deeply.

【Sigh… I guess this really is his destined fortune.】

Then she suddenly thought of something serious.

【System, at this rate… won’t he end up with a whole bunch of children?】

【Wouldn’t that mess up the imperial bloodline?】

The system chuckled.

【Don’t worry, Host. The Emperor already considered that.】

【When Agula was first placed under house arrest, imperial physicians secretly added sterilizing medicine to his daily diet.】

【Mild in nature, harmless to the body, no effect on function—but absolutely prevents offspring.】

【So he will never have children.】

Feng Zexuan sucked in a sharp breath.

【Damn… Emperor Xiao is ruthless.】

On the dragon throne, Xiao Juechen let out a cold snort.

Not taking his life directly was already mercy.

Trying to taint the royal bloodline?

Dream on.

【So, in the end,】the system wrapped up cheerfully.

【The wives of Minister Wang and General Li are now living their best lives.】

【They not only became close sisters with the other eight wives…】

【But also genuinely enjoy their new “heads-of-household” freedom.】

【The entire Second Prince’s estate is now run by these ten women.】

【When bored, they farm vegetables. When free, they play music and paint together.】

【With no “sky” pressing down on them anymore, they’ve become the freest birds in the capital.】

Feng Zexuan let out a long sigh after hearing all this.

【So… this chaos triggered by two idiot princes ended up benefiting everyone?】

【Feng Mingyu found freedom on the grasslands and even became a king.】

【Helian Agula got to experience Da Xia cuisine and “enjoy” beauty—though in a twisted way.】

【And those ten women… gained new lives and rediscovered themselves.】

【This ending… is basically a bizarre kind of happy ending!】

The court officials exchanged glances, completely speechless.

…It actually kind of made sense.

Xiao Juechen’s mouth twitched again.

In this entire mess, he—the Emperor—had somehow become the guy cleaning up everything and ensuring everyone got a “good ending.”

Just as the morning court session was about to end, a palace attendant hurried in holding a lacquered box high above his head.

“Your Majesty! Urgent dispatch—letter from the Kingdom of Tingxia!”

【Here it comes! The King of Tingxia’s invitation letter has arrived!】

Xiao Juechen quickly scanned the document, then lifted his gaze.

His eyes landed precisely on Feng Zexuan and Feng ZeKai.

“Prince of the North, Feng ZeKai.”

He said solemnly, “Tomorrow morning, you two will leave the capital and greet the King of Tingxia thirty li outside the city on behalf of the court.”

“We obey!” the siblings answered in unison.

With the decree issued, the atmosphere in the Golden Throne Hall shifted once again.

The battle-hardened Northern Prince and the newly risen Imperial Scholar.

The empire’s two hottest rising stars—brother and sister—going out together to receive an envoy.

This level of reception was unprecedented in history.