The Emperor’s anger is understandable. He was threatened by the Emperor of Wei Country to hand over the city, or Wei Country would bring troops to destroy Moli Country and cut off his head. The Fourth Prince really stepped on a landmine this time. Of all places, he chose to side with Wei Country, coincidentally when Wei Country was preparing to invade Moli Country. No wonder the Emperor is so furious.
The Emperor’s ruthless expression made the Second Prince’s heart shrink. It seems that in the future he, too, must be careful not to step on the Emperor’s landmine. Otherwise, even father-son affection will be unreliable.
As a monarch, the Emperor had many women and even more sons; dozens of them, big and small. To abolish one or two princes naturally wouldn’t matter to him.
The Emperor calmed down his emotions, and his fierce expression finally smoothed away. He took a deep breath and continued, "The Fourth Prince not only practiced evil technique, bringing disaster to Moli Country, but he also had dealings with the enemy country. Clearly, he is a traitor. Even if he is torn to pieces, it won’t ease the hatred in my heart."
The Emperor seemed to be talking about a person he had no relation to, without a trace of reluctance.
The Second Prince’s heart sank into ice. This is the father-son affection of the Royal Family, so cold it makes one’s heart bitter. Mother Consort was indeed correct before she passed. In the Royal Family, there is only interest, and no talk of family affection. Only fools would believe in royal kinship. To live peacefully in the Royal Family, one must not act on emotion. Otherwise, one might die at the hands of so-called family members, without knowing why.
The Second Prince knelt on the ground and respectfully replied, "Your son obeys!"
The Emperor said, "Stand up. Return to your residence and prepare. When the time comes, go out to battle with the Third Prince. I place all my hopes on you two brothers. I hope you can join forces to drive the enemy back. I will be waiting for your triumphant return in the Capital."
The Second Prince said, "Imperial father, rest assured, your son will not disappoint you."
The Emperor’s expression turned from dark to bright, and he responded with a "Good!"
The Second Prince took his leave.
The Emperor, sitting on the Dragon Throne, said to the little eunuch behind him, "Go and invite the Empress."
The little eunuch replied, "Understood!"
Due to the death of the Empress Dowager, as the Empress she had to appear. The Emperor reluctantly released her from the Cold Palace, and now she still resides in Fengyang Palace.
Fengyang Palace.
Fengyang Palace was as splendid and magnificent as ever, with carved beams and painted pillars, flanked by mountain corridors and side rooms, adorned with various parrots, thrushes, and other birds.
On the platform, several palace maids in red and green sat, whispering to each other as they munched on melon seeds, occasionally bursting into laughter, making the entire palace appear peaceful and harmonious.
The little eunuch hurried in, and when the palace maids saw him, their laughter immediately ceased. They put down the melon seeds in their hands and respectfully stepped forward to greet, "Eunuch Qian, peace and health."
Though the little eunuch was young, the palace maids knew he was the Emperor’s personal eunuch and dared not offend him. Otherwise, if he gossiped in front of the Emperor, they might even lose their lives.
The little eunuch straightened his back, which he never did in front of the Emperor, holding his head high with arrogance as he asked, "Where is the Empress?"
The palace maids couldn’t even breathe heavily and softly replied, "Reporting to Eunuch Qian, the Empress is in her chamber."
The little eunuch glanced at them, satisfied with their respectful attitude, but his tone was full of disdain as he said in a taunting manner, "What time is it already? How come the Empress still hasn’t gotten up?"
The palace maids were frightened to death and said, "The Empress is unwell and needs to rest."
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