The top ones, as if stained with tears, were somewhat wrinkled and damp.

"Please forgive me for taking the liberty of making this decision, Your Majesty. These are Buddhist scriptures that Shao Qing has been copying for the Empress Dowager these past few days. As someone currently under house arrest, he was too ashamed to go and keep vigil for the Empress Dowager, so he secretly set up a mourning hall in the Prince's residence, facing the direction of the palace, and knelt and copied Buddhist scriptures every day to fulfill his filial duty. Yesterday, when he heard that the Empress Dowager was to be buried, he knew that he was not qualified to escort the coffin there, so he had these things sent to the palace."

"Your Majesty knows that he has a terrible temper and was raised by me since childhood. As the legitimate son of the emperor, he is far too domineering and unreasonable. He deserves to be taught a lesson and reflect on his actions. However, as a grandson, I do not want to disappoint him. So I secretly brought these scriptures with me and beg Your Majesty's permission to take them to the imperial mausoleum and burn them openly for the Empress Dowager."

Her voice choked with emotion, but she didn't utter a single word in defense or on Mo Shaoqing's behalf.

Every word and sentence is filled with warmth.

Mo Yunzhao was deeply moved by what he said.

He helped her up with his own hands.

"Alright, it's no big deal, I grant your permission. But Shaoqing's temperament should have been tempered a long time ago."

The Queen wiped her eyes; her eyes and nose were red, making her look quite pitiful.

“What the Emperor says is true. Children from ordinary families who cause trouble are often kicked by their fathers or brothers. The Emperor is his father, and any way he teaches him is for his own good. If he still doesn’t listen, then keep him locked up. He will surely become obedient eventually.”

Mo Yunzhao hummed in agreement.

“We can’t keep him locked up forever. How can the legitimate son of the emperor just eat the people’s food and do nothing? Let’s lift his confinement once we return to the palace from Xuanling Mountain.”