Bending down, stretching his neck, eyes wide open, his little face warily watching Abraham Lincoln's feet, as if the moment Abraham Lincoln kicked again, he would turn and run.

Abraham Lincoln was so angry he laughed, staring at Franklin Pierce and said, "Fine, fine, fine, then today I'll just beat you to death and be done with it..."

As he spoke, he saw a horsewhip nearby, grabbed it, and walked toward Franklin Pierce.

Franklin Pierce turned and ran, shouting, "Majesty, you're cheating! You used to only kick my butt..."

Ethan Brooks felt his heart skip a beat at the sight, and hurried forward to block Abraham Lincoln, urging, "Majesty, majesty, the Eleventh Prince is fine, isn't sending him to the Imperial City Department a bit too harsh..."

Abraham Lincoln snorted coldly, walking forward with the horsewhip, angrily saying, "They brought the Eleventh Brother to make such a mess in the palace and almost caused trouble. Is sending them to the Imperial City Department still too harsh?"

Chapter Six: The Tip of the Iceberg

Ethan Brooks continued to block Abraham Lincoln, saying, "Majesty, just now when they saw the Eleventh Prince in trouble, they rushed over without regard for their own safety, showing their loyalty. They are all your subjects, and for the sake of their loyalty, please show some leniency..."

The leading guard, hearing Ethan Brooks's words, quickly said, "We are absolutely loyal to Your Majesty and would never let the Eleventh Prince come to any harm. Please calm your anger and deal with us leniently!"

Abraham Lincoln couldn't get past, and seeing Franklin Pierce had already run far away, standing by a nearby door looking ready to bolt at any moment, he grew even angrier. He shoved Ethan Brooks aside and glared at Franklin Pierce, shouting, "Get back here!"

Franklin Pierce had half his body inside the door, looking at Abraham Lincoln and said, "Majesty, put down the whip and I'll come over."

Abraham Lincoln was so angry he wanted to swing the whip again, but he knew this little rascal would really run off and dash around the whole palace, not caring about losing face at all.

Abraham Lincoln snorted two streams of white air from his nose, threw the horsewhip away in a rage, and said, "Come here!"

Seeing this, Franklin Pierce seemed afraid of angering Abraham Lincoln, and quickly trotted over, stopping not too far from Abraham Lincoln, his little face serious as he looked at Abraham Lincoln, but in reality still ready to run at any moment.

Abraham Lincoln decided he would definitely teach this little rascal a lesson later. Suppressing his anger, he looked at the guards on the ground and said directly, "At least you know your place. Your lives are in my hands for now. All of you, go serve at Funing Hall. If this little rascal wants to play, it must be under my nose. If you dare mess around like this again, I'll have you all beaten to death!"

The group of guards let out a sigh of relief—their lives were spared. The leader immediately said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your mercy. We will remember this."

Abraham Lincoln then looked at Franklin Pierce and said, "Everyone, follow me!"

Franklin Pierce really didn't want to go, but seeing Abraham Lincoln had already turned around, he scrunched up his little face, rubbed his butt, and followed Abraham Lincoln at a not-too-close, not-too-far distance, as if still ready to run at any time.

Abraham Lincoln glanced back and, seeing his expression, wore a 'ferocious and terrifying' smile.

This expression nearly scared Franklin Pierce into turning and running.

When they arrived at Funing Hall, Abraham Lincoln suddenly turned and charged at Franklin Pierce.

"Ah..."

Franklin Pierce let out a strange cry and turned to run.

But how could he outrun Abraham Lincoln? In just a few steps, Abraham Lincoln grabbed him by the collar and dragged him toward his study.

Seeing Abraham Lincoln's 'ferocious' face, Franklin Pierce struggled violently, shouting, "Majesty, Majesty, I know I was wrong, I know I was wrong..."

Abraham Lincoln carried him, and as soon as they crossed the threshold, he let go, then kicked Franklin Pierce inside.

Abraham Lincoln entered, closed the door behind him, and immediately Franklin Pierce's screams rang out from within.

The leader watched, terrified, glanced at the seemingly indifferent Ethan Brooks, quietly approached, took a handful of copper coins from his robe and secretly stuffed them into Ethan Brooks's hand, whispering, "Thank you, Eunuch, for saving our lives just now. This is a small token, please accept it."

Ethan Brooks glanced at it, calmly tucked it into his robe, and said, "Actually, His Majesty was just angry for a moment. He won't really do anything to you."

The leader glanced again toward Abraham Lincoln's study, listening to the screams inside, and handed over another handful of coins, whispering, "Yes, yes, I am Samuel Hayes. Please look after us in the future, Eunuch."

Ethan Brooks was delighted inside and said, "Don't worry, I'll arrange a place for you to stay and tell you about your daily patrols. I'll also go to the Hall of Palace Attendants for you, so don't worry."

Samuel Hayes looked nervous but smiled obsequiously, saying, "Thank you, Eunuch."

Ethan Brooks smiled and led Samuel Hayes and the others away.

Samuel Hayes and the others, hearing the ever-louder screams from inside, felt a chill and quickly followed Ethan Brooks.

Inside the study.

Franklin Pierce was pressed down on the desk by Abraham Lincoln, who took off his shoe and gave his butt a fierce spanking.

At first, Franklin Pierce's screams were fake, but later they became real.

Abraham Lincoln was venting both old and new grudges, scolding with every smack.

"That's for not learning properly!"

"That's for not knowing right from wrong, loyal from traitor!"

"That's for being timid and weak!"

"That's for not understanding your own responsibilities!"

"That's for neglecting your duties, harming your family and country!"

"That's for being arrogant and self-indulgent, selfish and self-serving!"

Franklin Pierce's little face was full of terror. At first, he could still hear what Abraham Lincoln was scolding him for, but later it was all just strange cries.

"Ah~ Majesty~"

"Ah~ I know I was wrong..."

"Ah~ Majesty~ ah~ Majesty..."

"Ah~ Mother..."

"Ah~ Father Emperor..."