"yes."

"Alright, you may leave! Give the order to keep a close eye on Prime Minister Ye, the Empress, and the Crown Prince."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After the guard finished speaking, he withdrew.

After he left.

The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, tapping his fingers on the table, seemingly lost in thought.

Wait a moment.

"Eunuch Yin."

"Your servant is here."

"Go quietly to the Han Prince's residence and tell the Seventh Prince that I will give him another chance and let him and the Han Princess travel to various places in my stead to conduct private visits."

"Any corrupt officials or injustices can be dealt with swiftly and without prior approval. If they perform their duties properly, I will consider restoring their status."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Yin's face immediately lit up with joy.

Oh dear! I told you, the Emperor still can't bear to part with the Seventh Prince.

How could a prince, who has been raised since childhood, be given up so easily?

After thinking it over, Eunuch Yin was about to leave.

However, at this time...

The Emperor called out again.

"Wait a minute."

Um?

Eunuch Yin turned around and looked at the Emperor with a puzzled expression.

"Your Majesty, is there anything else you require?"

The Emperor frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and said, "I will go with you. Go and find me a set of casual clothes."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After agreeing, Eunuch Yin withdrew.

in addition.

In the Empress's bedroom.

At this moment, the Crown Prince was filled with excitement: "Mother, I never thought that Father would actually be so heartless as to depose the Seventh Prince this time. Without the Seventh Prince, no one can take my position as Crown Prince."

The empress glanced at him after hearing this.

"Don't be too happy yet. This seventh prince has only been stripped of his identity. One day, your father might remember him and summon him back."

Besides, didn't you hear? Your father only allowed them to leave the capital, he didn't exile them.

From this perspective, your father's heart is still with him!

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince's smile froze, and he frowned slightly: "Does Mother mean that Father will need the Seventh Prince sooner or later?"

"Otherwise what? That seventh prince was carefully cultivated by your father. Do you think he would just give up like that?"

"So... does this mean my position is still in grave danger?"

"Of course! But it's good this way. Without the protection of their status, we can take their lives anytime they leave the capital."

After hearing this, the Crown Prince nodded: "Yes! That's right, Mother is right. This time, I will make them disappear forever."

"Um!"

After the mother and son discussed it further, the crown prince left the empress's palace.