The Fourth Prince also felt quite aggrieved: "Imperial Son never expected that Grandfather, who has been dominant in the Imperial Court for so many years, would act so rashly, using his own n to attack the War Prince’s Mansion. Didn’t he consider that once things were exposed, he too would be dragged in?"
The Empress furrowed her brows, sowhat displeased: "Xuanxuan, your Grandfather is already in prison for you, and you still speak like this, isn’t it a bit excessive? The old man, at his age, is even injured. Don’t you feel any pity?"
"Empress Mother, please don’t be angry. Xuanxuan is just speaking frankly. I’m also very upset about Grandfather’s situation, but the way things turned out today can’t be blad entirely on the Imperial Son."
The Fourth Prince compliantly lowered his head. Now that the Empress Mother has the Second Prince, she is becoming increasingly impatient with him. The Fourth Prince felt sowhat uncomfortable in his heart but didn’t show it. Although they are mother and son, having grown up in the Imperial Palace, he has seen enough intrigues and has beco distrustful.
Empress: "You... sigh! Very well, leave the palace. Empress Mother is tired and needs to rest."
The Fourth Prince is obstinate, and the Empress is sowhat overwheld. Ever since this son lost an eye, he has beco selfish, showing no consideration for others’ feelings.
"Yes, Empress Mother, your Imperial Son takes leave."
"Hmm."
The Fourth Prince was about to turn and leave when a palace maid ca in to report: "Your Majesty, the Second Prince has arrived! He is waiting at the palace gate!"
Empress: "Let him co in!"
Palace Maid: "Yes."
The Fourth Prince glanced at the Empress and asked, "Empress Mother, what’s the Second Imperial Brother here for?"
"We agreed a few days ago that he would co today to dine with Empress Mother."
"Empress Mother, you’re being partial."
"Imperial Son, what’s the matter now?"
"Empress Mother just said you were tired and wanted to dismiss the Imperial Son, and now you’re having a al with the Second Imperial Brother. Empress Mother, is it that in your eyes there’s only the Second Imperial Brother, not the Imperial Son?" The Fourth Prince had a gloomy face, very unhappy.
"What nonsense are you talking about? You are my biological son; in Empress Mother’s eyes, there’s only you. Don’t overthink it, just go back quickly!"
"But having a al with the Second Imperial Brother makes the Imperial Son feel uncomfortable in my heart."
"It was agreed upon a few days ago, Empress Mother didn’t expect he would co at this ti."
"I also want to stay."
Just then, the Second Prince entered wearing a dark robe, his hair crowned with a hair crown, his deep eyes seemingly filled with lancholy yet with a slight smile, gentler than anyone. His dark eyes were like a clear lake, calm yet unfathomable.
"The son pays respects to Empress Mother, wishing her health and happiness."
Upon entering, the Second Prince imdiately knelt before the Empress and perford a grand courtesy.
The Empress smiled kindly and said, "Good, my precious son, stand up!"
Second Prince: "Thank you, Empress Mother."
The Fourth Prince coldly snorted from the side.
The Second Prince turned his head to look at him, courteously greeting him, "Greetings, Fourth Prince."
The Fourth Prince turned his face away, ignoring him.
The Second Prince was obviously sowhat embarrassed.
The Empress saw this and smiled, saying to the Second Prince: "Imperial Son, Xuanxuan is still young; as an elder brother, don’t take it to heart."
The Second Prince nodded and replied, "The son understands, Empress Mother, please rest assured."
Soon, the palace maids brought in a large table of dishes one after another.
The Empress sat down with a smile: "Today, the three of us mother and sons dining together is a blessing cultivated in a previous life, which is why we can be a family in this life."
The Second Prince replied gently: "It’s the son’s good fortune to have t such a good Empress Mother."
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