Doted By The Regent King

To others, Ah Jiu’s attitude seemed like that of a sulking, angry, and resentful person, but only the two of them knew that it was far more than that.

What they endured was so much more, especially Ah Jiu.

Wufu feigned helplessness, patting his hand and teasing, "You’re venting your anger, but you don’t know that, because of you all, our Royal Mother is so upset that she’s lost her appetite."

When Ah Jiu heard this, he immediately frowned and looked at her, "What happened?"

"The Emperor has imprisoned you in the Heavenly Prison, and your Royal Mother is extremely angry, putting on a display for the Emperor. She says she’ll eat only when you are released from this prison." Wufu said, "She’s getting old, and with the harsh winter, her health hasn’t been good. With this turmoil, what can be done?"

Ah Jiu felt a bit guilty, absentmindedly sipping on the supplements.

"Her Royal Highness the Princess Consort, a visit..." The guard arrived at the cell, staring in shock at Wufu inside the cell, then at the lock thrown on the ground, rubbing his eyes.

Did he see it wrong, was the lock opened?

"Oh, has the Shichen time arrived?" Wufu nonchalantly smiled at the guard, then turned to Ah Jiu, "I must go now. Later, I’ll have someone send in some medicine for injuries. Take good care of yourself."

Ah Jiu nodded, "Don’t worry about me; there’s nothing bad for me here."

Wufu walked out, proactively locking the big lock on the cell, smiling at the guard, "Can’t make things difficult for you."

The guard’s mouth twitched, thinking, you already made things difficult for us, alright?

How was this lock opened? It seems better to replace it with two solid ones later.

Once Wufu left, Ah Jiu sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and began practicing his Inner Strength. After a moment, the presence watching the cell disappeared, and he opened his eyes, a glint flashing through them.

...

Yangxin Hall.

Emperor Yan listened to the black-clad figure kneeling in the hall, reporting what their surveillance had gathered. Upon hearing that Wufu used a gold thread to unlock the large lock, his brow twitched.

This Princess Consort of Jin was audacious!

Like Ah Jiu, both were daring to the extreme. They’re not a family if they don’t act like one. This was a deliberate provocation against him.

"Did they say anything else?"

The black-clad person imitated their conversation.

Emperor Yan remained silent for a while, then said, "Withdraw!"

"Yes."

The hall was enveloped in silence.

Emperor Yan, pondering Wufu’s words, asked, "Has the Empress Dowager not eaten yet?"

There was no one else in the hall, only Eunuch Lu serving him. Upon hearing Emperor Yan’s question, he quickly stepped forward to answer, "In response to His Majesty, the Empress Dowager still hasn’t taken a sip of water."

An anger swelled within Emperor Yan.

Eunuch Lu glanced at Emperor Yan’s expression, knowing that the Empress Dowager’s fasting was unsettling, especially since in the morning court, some ministers had already advised on the importance of filial duty to the Son of Heaven. It was just short of pointing at the Emperor’s nose and accusing him of being unfilial.

Not even a full day, and ministers were already criticizing the Emperor. If this drags on, these criticisms will only grow louder.

Eunuch Lu sighed inwardly, wondering what chaos this was!

"Your Majesty, please take care of your health, don’t clash with the Empress Dowager over this. She’s just upset and anxious, once she thinks it through, everything will be fine!" Eunuch Lu advised.

Emperor Yan laughed at himself, "It’s about her beloved child. How could she easily concede to me? Her temper, I know better than anyone. After all..."

It’s been over twenty years since the days before he became Crown Prince, when he started interacting with her more closely. Later, upon his ascent to the throne, she genuinely guided him on how to be Emperor.

Those past days...

Emperor Yan closed his eyes, unwilling to think further, then said, "Prepare for the carriage to the Cining Palace!"

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