"Your Highness, why did the Princess leave?"

After "Blood Purple Rose" left, Wang Feng and Li Jingchen came in.

“Father, why didn’t you keep Mother here? She’s been taking care of you the whole time you were unconscious.”

Li Jingchen doesn't lie; he tells the truth.

"I also want to keep her, but her mother is also injured, and besides, Physician Ouyang is still in the Prime Minister's residence. What can I do?"

Li Mufeng was somewhat resentful. At this moment, he really wanted to kill Mu Xue'er. If it weren't for her having someone stab Wang Shuqing, he could have taken advantage of her injury to keep her alive.

"This humble servant will go and summon the imperial physician for His Highness."

Seeing his master's grim expression, Wang Feng quickly spoke up.

"Wait, what exactly happened while I was unconscious? And what about the injury on the princess's hand?"

Thinking of the injury on "Blood Purple Rose's" hand that he had just seen, Li Mufeng's eyes turned fierce.

"The Prince of Jingnan is dead."

Wang Feng gave a brief and concise explanation, but when he got to the "Blood Purple Rose" wound, he was filled with doubts.

"The princess injured herself. After the prince fell into a coma, the princess cut her own hand and dripped the blood into the prince's mouth. As for why, I don't know."

The prince was initially poisoned; his face was bluish-purple, and the blood he vomited was black. After drinking the princess's blood, his complexion returned to a rosy hue.

"You mean, the princess's blood can be used as an antidote?"

Li Mufeng was surprised, but Wang Feng shook his head.

"This subordinate does not know."

"I understand. Do not speak of this to anyone else. You may leave now!"

Li Mufeng waved his hand, and Wang Feng bowed and left the room.

"Father, do you love Mother?"

When everyone left, the little guy Li Jingchen went up to Nuonuo and asked.

"Little one, do you even know what 'like' means?"

Li Mufeng affectionately pinched Li Jingchen's little nose, his eyes softening.

"I know! Just like I love my father, does my father love my mother?"

The little one asked sweetly, his eyes sparkling with anticipation, gazing at his father, the words of "Blood Purple Rose" echoing in his mind.

"If you want to bring your father and aunt together, you should first ask your father's opinion. If you force two people who don't love each other together, they will not be happy."

"And what about you? Do you like her?"

Li Mufeng didn't answer but asked a question in return, and the little guy nodded emphatically.

"I like her. She doesn't seem as annoying as before. She hasn't bullied Chen'er anymore."

"Yes! She doesn't seem as annoying as before."

Li Mufeng's gaze was unfathomable.

"His Majesty has arrived."

The eunuch Zhou Gonggong's shrill voice rang out, and Li Mufeng hurriedly struggled to get up, but was held down by Emperor Li Hongwen.

“Feng’er, you are injured, so there’s no need for formalities. I’ve heard that it was Murong who injured you. He’s really got a death wish. I will immediately issue an edict to confiscate the Mu family’s property and grind Murong to dust.”

"Father, wait! Murong has just died, and even Cui Teng, who assassinated me, is dead. We have no evidence. If Father takes action against the Mu family now, the Empress Dowager will certainly not let it go."

As Li Mufeng spoke, a flash of cunning crossed his eyes.

"Now that Mu Rong is dead, the Mu family is in chaos. As the only legitimate son of the Mu family, Mu Xi will definitely take action. As long as we keep an eye on him, we can take this opportunity to eliminate all of the Mu family's forces."

“That makes sense. I’ve heard that the Mu family has been recruiting soldiers recently. If we can seize this opportunity, it’s only a matter of time before we destroy the Mu family.”

Emperor Li Hongwen declared loudly, "The Mu family is destroyed, and the next one will be the Feng family." He finally saw a glimmer of hope, and all of this was actually done by that girl, Han Ruyi.

"Feng'er, I was wrong. I shouldn't have issued the decree for you to marry that fickle woman, Han Ruyi. She is not worthy of you at all. From now on, you should live well with Ziwei. I will never mention taking a concubine for you again, unless you bring it up yourself."

Li Hongwen is very good at changing his tune depending on the situation. Now, he is very satisfied with his daughter-in-law, "Blood Purple Rose".

"Your subject wishes to divorce her."

Li Mufeng's words were astonishing, and Emperor Li Hongwen slapped him hard on the forehead.

"Are you crazy? How many times has she saved you? If it weren't for her, you would be dead by now. You brat, don't you have any gratitude at all?"

I disagree. It's rare to find a woman who isn't afraid of the Feng family's power, yet you still want to divorce her. You've probably lost your mind because you're injured.

Only she can help you deal with the Feng family.

“Father, feelings are not about exploitation. I like someone not to use her. Besides, it is because she has saved me many times that I do not want her to be in danger.”

"Your Majesty, I wish to divorce her first, and then propose to her after eliminating the Feng family's influence."

Li Mufeng had thought it through. He originally wanted to keep her by his side, but after considering the intricate relationships within the Feng family, he decided to set "Blood Purple Rose" free.

"Can……"

Emperor Li Hongwen wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Li Mufeng.

"I beg my father to grant my request."

"Very well, I will grant your request. I only hope you won't regret it. Two days from now is the day for the rain-seeking ceremony at the altar. All the officials will be there, and I will issue the decree on that day."

Li Hongwen frowned as he spoke.

"Right now, the second prince is determined to get the rain, and I'm afraid I won't be able to keep your position as crown prince. Sigh!"

Li Hongwen sighed repeatedly.

"Father, rest assured, my second brother will not become the crown prince, at least not now."

Li Mufeng was very certain, and Emperor Li Hongwen asked in surprise:

"Could it be that you've found a better way to bring rain?"

"No, that's not it. Your Majesty, I just found the person who poisoned my mother back then. She will testify against the Empress on that day. Father Emperor, do you think the son of a murderer deserves to be the Crown Prince? Will the officials agree to that?"

Furthermore, I have also investigated the person called "Master Xuanzhen," and he is merely an ordinary Taoist priest at Xuanqing Temple. I have never heard of him possessing any abilities to ascend to heaven or descend to earth. As for the matter of rain, I believe it to be a hoax.

Li Mufeng truthfully recounted what he had discovered, which enraged Li Hongwen.

"If he dares to deceive the emperor and the people, I will not forgive him. And that vile Empress, if she really dares to harm your mother, I will not forgive her either."

The two talked for a while longer before Emperor Li Hongwen left the Longxuan Prince's Mansion.

Meanwhile, "Blood Purple Rose," sitting in the carriage on her way back to the Prime Minister's residence, touched the jade pendant that Li Mufeng had forcibly given her, feeling a heavy weight in her heart.

"This is for you, as a reward for saving me."

"What's this?"

"This is something I keep close at hand, nothing of value. If you ever need anything from me in the future, just bring this jade to me, and I will grant your wish as long as it is within my power."

"Of course, if you change your mind and want to marry me again, I will naturally agree."

"Dream on, I never go back to an old flame."

...

The conversation between the two was still vivid in his mind. "Blood Purple Rose" touched the incredibly smooth jade pendant in his hand and felt that it was very valuable.

"Stop the car! Stop the car!"

Seeing a pawnshop by the roadside, "Blood Purple Rose" shouted, and the coachman pulled the carriage over to the side of the road and politely inquired.

"Is there something you need, Your Highness?"

"Wait me a moment."

"Blood Purple Rose" ran quickly to the pawnshop, took out the jade pendant.

"Shopkeeper, could you tell me how much this jade pendant is worth?"

The shopkeeper's eyes lit up when he received the jade pendant. He then took out a magnifying glass, examined it carefully for a moment, and then casually asked a question.

"Young lady, where did you get this jade pendant?"

"It's an heirloom."

The shopkeeper shook his head and returned the jade pendant to "Blood Purple Rose" after she casually mentioned it.

"It's just a fake jade that can be mistaken for the real thing; it's not worth much money."

"What? Fake jade?"

"Blood Purple Rose" suddenly raised her voice to a high pitch, then took the jade pendant and examined it in the sunlight. She found nothing unusual; the amaryllis flowers on it were still lifelike and as smooth as jade.

He initially intended to throw it away, but then remembered that it belonged to Li Mufeng, so he put it back in his pocket.

"Forget it, forget it. I'll just give it back to him when I see him next time. A prince of such high status, giving me a fake. It would be a lie to say that 'Blood Purple Rose' isn't angry."

No sooner had "Blood Purple Rose" left than the shopkeeper quickly closed the shop door and sped off toward "Mandarin Duck Pavilion".

"Young master, the jade pendant has been found."

The pawnshop owner respectfully presented the jade pendant, which had been switched by "Blood Purple Rose," to Chu Yunmo.

Blood Purple Rose never imagined that someone would switch the jade pendant right under her nose.