"Thank you for your love, father. I am not tired."

After serving the imperial concubine, he turned to look at his son.

But the eighth prince refused with righteous words, which made the emperor's heart sink instantly.

Lao Ba is so serious, I’m afraid this matter today is not a small matter.

"Aren't you tired? You should sit for a while. The palace people have already served tea and snacks. If you keep standing like this, it will cause them psychological pressure."

The emperor continued to work hard, but the imperial concubine interrupted him with a cough.

"If he wants to stand, then he can stand. Even if he kneels on the ground, it's none of your business. Tell me what's wrong with you! Don't try to change the subject!"

"I?"

The emperor was startled and pointed at himself with a guilty look on his face.

"What could possibly happen to me? You don't really understand the affairs of the previous dynasty, so you can't be of much help."

"Humph! I naturally don't care what happened in your previous dynasty. I only heard that your case is related to Mingyu. I heard that someone impeached him. Your news is kept secret quite well."

The imperial concubine sneered, and the emperor trembled and winked at the eighth prince frantically, hoping that he would come out and speak for him.

The eighth prince turned his head away and ignored him. The emperor glared at him fiercely and had no choice but to go ahead with it himself.

"I didn't think it was a big deal at the time, so I didn't bring it to you, saving you from worrying. Besides, I'm here with you. How could I let him get hurt?"

"It's because of you that I'm worried! You only care about your sons all day long. Mingyu's identity hasn't been exposed. If you didn't support him, how sad he would be!"

The imperial concubine roared in anger, and the emperor had a headache. He looked around to see if there was anyone around, then began to coax her.

"I didn't say I wasn't on his side. The truth hasn't come out yet, has it? We have to investigate bit by bit. Even if we know who's behind this, we have to have evidence. Otherwise, it's too blatant!"

"No evidence?" Upon hearing this, the imperial concubine sneered with disdain in her eyes.

"I've been your concubine for decades. Do you really think I don't understand your character? If there was no evidence, why would you be so angry today? You'd better tell the truth!"

The emperor was shocked, and then he laughed.

"Just say that the Imperial Concubine loves me the most, otherwise why would she care so much about the smallest things? I used to think that the Imperial Concubine didn't have me in her heart, but now it seems that I was wrong."

"Get lost! Tell me what's going on and who does this evidence point to? You'd better not try to side with those sons, or I'll turn the harem upside down. I can't do anything to your sons, but I can't do anything to those mothers either."

The imperial concubine rolled her eyes and continued to ask questions. Seeing that the imperial concubine's temper was getting worse and worse, the emperor did not dare to hide it anymore and had to tell the truth.

"It's Du Changming..."

After he finished speaking, he shrank his head like a quail and didn't dare to look at the imperial concubine at all.

At this time, the imperial concubine's face had already turned ashen.

The Eighth Prince had a smile on his face. It was just as he expected. It was almost right as he guessed.

"It's Du Changming again. Is he a dog-skin plaster? I can't get rid of him no matter what I do. I've raised him for so many years. Even if he doesn't respect me, he shouldn't cause me trouble. These past few years have really disgusted me!"

The imperial concubine said this harshly.

The emperor stood far away from the imperial concubine and did not dare to get close.

Every time something happened regarding Du Changming, the imperial concubine was extremely angry.

"I just found out that he's behind this. Don't worry, I won't let him off this time. I'll punish him severely. Don't be angry, okay? Just trust me."

Seeing that the imperial concubine was no longer as angry as before, the emperor was willing to talk to her.

The imperial concubine just snorted coldly and said nothing.

"Don't you know me? I always keep my word and never make promises casually. Once I say something, I will definitely fulfill it. Don't be angry anymore. I'm giving you a military order."

The emperor came up to her like a lackey, and the imperial concubine's expression finally improved a little, but her tone was still cold.

"I don't care how you deal with it in the end. Anyway, Mingyu's grievances should not be in vain. I didn't take care of him since he was a child. Just think of it as making up for my regrets. What's more, you are still his father."

The emperor breathed a sigh of relief. "Yes, you are right. I will think about how to resolve this matter and prevent Mingyu from suffering any injustice."

No matter what the imperial concubine said, the emperor nodded beside her. It is better not to refute at such times.

"Okay, I won't bother you anymore, but don't forget what I told you. If you're not satisfied with anything, I'll turn your imperial study upside down."

The imperial concubine took the eighth prince's hand and stood up. Before leaving, she threatened the emperor a few more times.

The family of three walked to the palace gate. Just as the imperial concubine was about to leave, the emperor asked her to stay.

"Leave Lao Ba to me. I have some things I need him to do, and I need him to help me find a solution. Let the maid take you back first."

The imperial concubine nodded without even thinking about it.

The eighth prince looked puzzled and followed the emperor into the imperial study.

"I wonder why your Majesty has asked me to stay here today. Is there anything you need my help with? Just tell me directly."

The eighth prince saluted politely, and the emperor looked at him inquiringly.

"Tell me the truth. Was it you and your mother who told me about what happened today? I've already told her not to let her hear about the events of the previous dynasty. She has a very short temper. You really want to get me into trouble, don't you?"

The emperor's tone was blaming, revealing deep helplessness.

Although he liked the imperial concubine, he really couldn't agree with her temper.

"Your Majesty, I truly misunderstood you. How could I possibly have the nerve to complain to you? As long as Your Majesty disagrees with something, I will never say anything. I suspect it's because you're being too defensive."

The eighth prince cried out for justice and knelt on the ground. In the past, whenever the emperor and the imperial concubine quarreled, this incident would always happen, which gave him a headache.

"Get up. Even if you tell me, what can I do? I don't blame you. I just want to know how this matter got to the Imperial Concubine's ears? I have been guarding against it strictly and have hardly even set foot in the harem these past few days."

Seeing the eighth prince looking wronged, the emperor helped him up.

He said that his son was still on his side, and he was right.

"This is what father did wrong. In the past, you would go to the harem every day to visit mother, but if you didn't go for a few days, mother would naturally worry and would send people to inquire about you."

The eighth prince sat in a chair and talked, and the emperor listened attentively.

"Besides, my brother's matter has become a big deal. As long as Mother pays attention, she will find out. Do you think Mother won't pay attention to my brother? You can't hide this matter no matter what. No matter who says it, it will eventually reach Mother. Why don't you admit it yourself?"

"Why didn't you tell me earlier? I was trying to hide it, and now that something's happened you're still talking about it. You're more of a hindsight than a help."