Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord

The Third Prince and Situ Dieer also knelt on the ground to greet him.

The Emperor helped Noble Consort Sun up and ignored the Third Prince and Situ Dieer.

Having just left, the Emperor returned to Cuiwei Palace again, and no one knew why, which made Noble Consort Sun uneasy.

Especially since the Emperor’s attitude towards the Third Prince was cold, making her heart race with anxiety, she hurriedly instructed the palace maids to prepare tea and refreshments for the Emperor.

The Emperor sat on the chair, waved his hand, and with a somber face said, "Beloved Consort, there’s no need to busy yourself; I’ll say a few words and leave."

Noble Consort Sun: "Emperor, is there something the matter?"

Although Situtu Xueer made a strong argument, claiming she left the palace on imperial orders, the Emperor had long heard that it was the Third Prince who drove her away, which led Xuexue to angrily leave the Imperial Palace.

These past few days, Situtu Xueer had been living well in the Imperial Palace, and there was never any talk of her leaving. But as soon as the Third Prince arrived, she wanted to depart. Although she had the excuse of leaving by decree, the Emperor was unconvinced and believed the Third Prince’s insults forced Xuexue to insist on leaving.

The Third Prince and Situ Dieer remained kneeling on the ground.

The Emperor said darkly, "You all go out, except for the Third Prince. I have something to say to him."

Although Noble Consort Sun was very worried, she dared not disobey the Emperor’s order, so she withdrew with the palace maids and Situ Dieer.

After about two hours, the Emperor emerged from inside.

No one knew what he said to the Third Prince.

The Third Prince, dispirited, remained knelt on the ground.

"Third Prince, why are you still kneeling? Hurry and stand up," Situ Dieer said, stepping forward to help the Third Prince up before Noble Consort Sun.

Noble Consort Sun nodded in satisfaction; despite the girl’s humble origins, she had her merits, understanding how to care for others. A man needs a thoughtful woman by his side to tend to him.

Noble Consort Sun: "Imperial Son, what did the Emperor say to you, talking for so long?"

The Third Prince showed no expression: "Just some trivial matters, not worth mentioning."

Noble Consort Sun: "You’re about to go on a campaign; surely the Emperor gave you some instructions?"

"He did."

"What?"

"He said he would take good care of Mother Consort, letting the Imperial Son focus on the frontlines, achieve great feats, and naturally ascend the position of Crown Prince in the future."

"What? Did the Emperor really say that to you?"

"Of course, I’m not lying at all."

"Imperial Son, you can discuss this with your Empress Mother, but don’t let it spread out," Noble Consort Sun appeared extremely anxious.

"Imperial father really did say that, and I’m not lying. Why can’t I talk about it?" The Third Prince was utterly perplexed.

Having not grown up in the palace, the Third Prince naturally did not understand many conspiracies and thought that relationships were as straightforward as they were in the mountains, where clear distinctions of love and hate sufficed, without all the deceit and subtlety.

Noble Consort Sun hurriedly said, "It’s precisely because the Emperor wasn’t lying that you mustn’t speak of it. Do you know? Many are eyeing the position of Crown Prince. If they find out the Emperor intends to pass it to the Imperial Son, your situation will be extremely dangerous, do you understand?"

The struggles within the Imperial Palace never ceased, especially when involving power contests, becoming even fiercer. Many die without reason, and Noble Consort Sun did not want the Third Prince to become one of them.

The Third Prince proudly raised his head with an air of invincibility and said, "What’s to fear? This Prince has martial strength. Anyone unsatisfied, I’ll beat them into submission."

Noble Consort Sun’s brows knitted tighter; this son of hers was utterly clueless. His character was truly unfit for palace life, filled as it was with cunning individuals and endless plots, where brute strength was useless. A single misstep into others’ traps would mean certain death.

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