It seemed that only by seeing the Crown Prince, only by being kind to the Crown Prince, could he gain even a little bit of redemption, a little bit of relief.

…

Xuan Yi immediately noticed his father's expression darken and his eyes fill with sorrow. He instantly realized he had misspoke: "I'm sorry, Father, your son..."

The emperor snapped out of his reverie while he was speaking, patted him on the shoulder, and interrupted him, saying, "It's alright, what you said is very good, your father supports you in doing so."

Xuan Yi breathed a sigh of relief when he heard his father say that. He hoped his father could be more understanding. But he also knew very well that his father's kindness towards him stemmed not only from his love for his mother, but also from his guilt towards her and him.

His father had been very good to him, and he didn't ask for anything, only that his father not be trapped here for the rest of his life.

…

The next day, when Wan Ge saw Xuan Yi, he seemed very happy.

However, he seemed somewhat saddened when talking about how the emperor wasn't angry.

For the first time, Xuan Yi took the initiative to tell him the story of his father and mother. After hearing this, Wan Ge looked at Xuan Yi in front of her and continued, "If he can resolve his inner conflict, he might not be so biased towards you."

Xuan Yi replied, "My father didn't have many children to begin with. Even if he resolves his inner conflict, he won't treat me badly. Besides, after so many years of father-son relationship, I think my father still cares about me."

“You’re right. Liuyun Temple is just ahead. Why don’t we go together to pray for His Majesty and wish him a speedy resolution to his inner turmoil and good health?”

“Okay.” Xuan Yi nodded in agreement, and then led Wan Ge toward Liuyun Temple.

After walking for about 45 minutes, they entered Liuyun Temple.

While Xuan Yi was talking to the abbot, Wan Ge disappeared.

When Wan Ge returned, she had several amulets in her hand.

Wan Ge placed two peace charms in Xuan Yi's hands: "I heard that the peace charms from Liuyun Temple are quite effective, so I asked for peace charms for you, His Majesty, Father, and Aunt."

Xuan Yi nodded, holding the amulet in his hand: "Thank you."

"There's no need for thanks between us," Wan Ge replied with a smile.

Upon seeing this, the abbot also put on Xiao Yi's mask, and then said to Xuan Yi, "Your Highness, there are many beautiful sights in Liuyun Temple. You can take Miss Jian with you to see them."

"Thank you, Abbot." Xuan Yi immediately thanked the Abbot again.

"Your Highness is too kind. I will not disturb you any longer." After saying this, the abbot bowed and withdrew.

After watching the abbot leave, Wan Ge turned her gaze back to Xuan Yi, and then they took hands and went to see other attractions together.

…

Xuan Yi gave the amulet to the emperor that day. As for the Consort's share, Wan Ge planned to give it to her the next day when she visited her aunt, so Xuan Yi didn't take it back with him.

The emperor knew that it was his future daughter-in-law who had prayed for his safety and well-being, so he accepted it.

However, he always wore the ones given to him by the Empress, and as for the ones given to him by his daughter-in-law, he simply kept them safe.

The eunuch, unaware that it was from the crown prince, placed it by the emperor's bedside.

That night, the emperor dreamed of the empress again. He hadn't dreamed of her in a long time, and every time he had dreamed of her before, it was because of the guilt he felt, so it wasn't a good dream. In his dreams, the empress was always melancholy or sickly, on the verge of death.