Why didn't Baili Tang ask for the maids to serve him before he returned to the palace? There was only one reason. These maids all had their own "masters" and would report to their "masters" at any time about what he did outside.

In the palace, there were many spies, and the news spread quickly. Before long, people came to watch the fun.

"Master, would you like to go there?"

"I don't want to offend you."

It seems that the Queen Mother will not join in the fun. She also wants to see what Baili Tang will do to the child in the cold palace!

Those who come will be divided into two groups, one is to laugh at Concubine Liang, and the other is to plead for her.

One of the talented women had thick rouge on her face. Her plea for mercy was so real, but Baili Tang just found her particularly annoying: "It's rare for you to have such a deep sisterly love. Go down and accompany her!"

"Huh?" Why is this happening? This talented person didn't understand. Didn't she just say a few words on behalf of Concubine Liang?

"Do you need me to do anything?"

“Your Majesty…”

This talented person was much shorter than Concubine Liang. The water in the pool just covered Concubine Liang's neck, but it also submerged her nose! Neither of them could swim.

As soon as he got down, the talented man screamed in fear: "Help! Your Majesty, help me!!"

"Just now, that four-year-old child, did he ever cry for help?" Baili Tang asked the trembling Second Prince, "My son, do you know why your father didn't throw you into the pond? Because your mother said you were still young and ignorant. Your father was also afraid of drowning you in the pond. How about this, you also stay in the cold palace for a few days, and I'll leave someone to take care of you!"

"Your Majesty..." Concubine Liang was really anxious this time! !

Baili Tang sneered, "He'll only be staying for a few days. If he dares to run away without permission, he won't have a chance to be the Crown Prince!"

Concubine Lin, who had come to watch the fun, fanned the flames, saying, "Your Majesty is wise! I feel that my sister doesn't know how to educate her children, and that's why she lets them take human lives so recklessly. If Your Majesty hands the country over to such a person in the future, I'm afraid..."

Baili Tang also laughed and said, "Who told you not to live up to your expectations? You didn't give me a son during the time I was away from the palace!!"

What kind of words are these???

If you were not here, how could Concubine Lin give birth to a son for you?

Everyone clearly wanted to laugh, but they didn't dare to because it was too uncomfortable to hold it back!

Your Majesty, I know everything that happens in the palace!

The mud in the pond was soft, and the more he struggled, the deeper he sank. Soon, the water covered the talented man's eyes...

After a long while, Baili Tang finally said, "Pick them up!"

Splashing around in the water, her makeup was ruined! Concubine Liang was better, but the talented woman's face looked like a ghost. It was scary to look at!

Baili Tang sighed and said, "I must have been blind at the time!!" Otherwise, how could I have fallen for you?

After saying that, Baili Tang left a crowd of people staring in amazement and returned to the palace!

I must have been blind at the time?

Why does Your Majesty say this?

"Huh? Is this a human or a ghost?"

"No wonder His Majesty was disturbed!"

"I'm afraid I'm going to have a nightmare tonight!"

Everyone was talking at once. Cairen, who had just been rescued and was only breathing his last breath, really wanted to drown in the pool... This time, he was really embarrassed!

It didn't take long before Baili Tang's words spread throughout the palace, and everyone was delighted!

He returned to his own chambers and saw Eunuch Yang and the others chasing after a frightened child, the very one he had just rescued.

Although the child looked small and skinny, his features were very delicate, and his eyes were clear. It was obvious that the child was like a frightened little animal, afraid of everyone.

A child who is only four years old probably doesn't understand anything, but he has to endure all this.

For some reason, Baili Tang suddenly felt heartbroken again. He walked over and stopped the child. He squatted down and stretched out his hand to hold the child's shoulder, but the child suddenly opened his mouth and bit his hand!

The bite hurts so much!!

"Are you born in the Year of the Dog? Let go..."

Unexpectedly, the little brat fainted while biting.

Baili Tang touched his forehead and it felt as hot as if it was on fire: "Why is it so hot? Where is the imperial physician?"

Eunuch Yang was also distressed and said, "Your Majesty, the imperial physician has come to see the child and prescribed a prescription. This child has been hungry for a whole day and is still in that cold pool..."

"Doesn't he have a nanny to take care of him?" How could he still go hungry for a day?

"That nanny is probably in grave danger now."

"Find the person out, no matter if he's dead or alive."

Baili Tang carried the child to the bed and personally cooled him down with a wet towel before giving him medicine. While the child was asleep, Baili Tang used a bowl of water and took a drop of blood from each of them to test whether their blood could mix.

Having the same blood type would allow them to fuse together, but that didn't prove they were biological father and son. However, that didn't matter; Baili Tang simply wanted to use this method to give the child a legitimate identity.

Besides, from a genetic point of view, it would be a miracle if the two were not father and son. Unless, of course, the person who had an affair with the late queen was Prince An, who looked most like him.

But that's impossible. Prince An was not in the capital that entire year...

Baili Tang looked at the teeth marks on his palm and smiled helplessly. Next, he might have to turn over the concubines' cards, but he didn't want to go. The six-month period hadn't yet arrived. He'd use this child as a shield—I have to take care of the child at night! To make up for the fatherly love he'd missed out on all these years...

After midnight, the child woke up. As soon as he woke up, he wanted to leave. He wanted to find the nanny, whom he had not seen for two days.

Baili Tang asked him, "You want to find your nanny? You won't be able to find her. First, you're not familiar with the palace. Second, your legs are short, and the palace is huge. Third, if you leave, you'll be thrown into the pond."

I don't know if he can understand. A child from the cold palace should understand these rules better than anyone else.

The child lowered his head and said nothing.

"Come, eat something first." Baili Tang had someone prepare porridge. The temperature was just right.

"Eat it yourself."

Only after eating can I have the energy to go find Mammy. Although, this person is so annoying to look at!

At night, of course, the two of them slept in the same bed. Anyway, Baili Tang's dragon bed was definitely big enough, so there was no problem sleeping a few more little brats on it.

At first, the little brat hid far away, but after midnight, he would go wherever he felt warm and sleep there until dawn.

This morning, Baili Tang had to go to court.

It was not only his first time attending court, but also his first time wearing a dragon robe.

Just this outfit and the crown were enough to make Baili Tang very upset!

The dragon robe is similar to the one in costume dramas (not pigtail dramas), with a five-clawed golden dragon on it, which looks very majestic!

There are special palaces for attending court, meeting ministers, resting before court, celebrating birthdays, receiving envoys, etc.!

Now, Baili Tang is going to the main hall, which is also the place where the morning court is held!

This was Yu Tang’s first time attending court. He felt both excited and nervous!