Slightly composed himself, the emperor said, "Of course, I dreamt of your mother last night. She said she hoped you could take charge on your own, so I decided to put you in charge of handling the lost grain. You must not let down your mother and me."

He so blatantly sent Yun Zhuo to his death. Even if Yun Zhuo realized it, what could he do? He could only obediently listen to the emperor's orders, leave the capital, and accept his fate!

If he's so capable, Yun Zhuo can break through the encirclement and come back to settle accounts with his father, the Emperor! However, he has already given Yun Zhuo no chance to break through the encirclement and settle accounts with him!

Yun Zhuo looked at him quietly, without saying a word, only silence.

However, the emperor felt very uncomfortable under his gaze, and his anger continued to rise. He felt no fatherly affection for Yun Zhuo whatsoever.

He had already lost once before, three years ago, to Ning Hongxi and Liu Qinghe, and he absolutely would not allow Yun Zhuo to win against him again this time.

How dare a mere son defeat his father, and even the emperor, in such a way? It's utterly outrageous!

He wanted Yun Zhuo to know that if he didn't want to, he could take back even the position of Crown Prince or the life he had given Yun Zhuo!

"Did you hear what I said? This matter cannot be delayed. You must depart immediately! Your men are ready and waiting for you at the palace gate!" the emperor said in a deep voice.

Yun Zhuo continued to look at him, and after about three breaths, he slowly and firmly stepped back, cupping his hands in a gesture of respect: "Your subject Yun Zhuo bids farewell to Father Emperor!"

This is our final farewell.

Even knowing that he had done countless evil deeds, and that as an emperor he would not hesitate to use the people as pawns and sacrifice them at will... he was still, after all, his father.

To outsiders, if someone treats you badly, you can simply cut ties with them. But when this kind of severing of blood ties actually happens to you, you realize how excruciating it is, like having your bones torn apart.

This is because his original flesh and blood were given to him by his father and mother together.

He brought up the matter of the lost grain and also brought up his mother, who had passed away many years ago... but his father showed no regard for their past relationship, their marital bond, or their father-son relationship.

Then all that's left for him is to say goodbye.

Yun Zhuo bowed deeply, retreated step by step to the threshold of the Imperial Study, and without looking up at the Emperor again, turned and strode away.

They hadn't gone far when they encountered Prince Xuan, who had just entered the palace. Prince Xuan was followed by many people, but when he saw Yun Zhuo, he raised his hand to signal the others to stop where they were.

He then walked up to Yun Zhuo.

After returning from his demotion to Liangzhou, Yun Xun became much thinner, and his facial features became even more defined and sharp.

At this moment, facing Yun Zhuo, he did not back down in the slightest.

If Yun Zhuo at this moment is like a hard glacier, with sharp edges and a chilling aura, then Yun Xun is like a giant wave, carrying a gale-force wind at sea, raging to every corner, trying to smash and shatter Yun Zhuo's glacier!

The moment their bodies touched, Yun Xun stopped and said, "Crown Prince, the eldest grandson of the Emperor is waiting for you to save him. You must come. Don't let your younger brother down."

In just a brief moment, the two brothers passed each other. As Yun Zhuo paused slightly, Yun Xun strode forward without looking back, seemingly certain that Yun Zhuo was already under his control.

After a brief pause, Yun Zhuo lifted his foot again, facing the wind and the night, and strode forward.

Yun Xun stopped at the door of the Imperial Study, turned around, and looked at Yun Zhuo's departing figure.

The wind was particularly strong tonight, causing Yun Zhuo's robes to flutter and rustle. Even from a great distance, Yun Xun had the illusion that he could hear the sound.

He withdrew his gaze and entered the imperial study, bowing respectfully: "Your subject greets Your Majesty."

Outside the imperial study, Cui Shao and his guards stood in tight security, not even a fly could get in.

Even the eunuchs and palace maids who were serving were all taken aside by Huaifu. Unless summoned from within the Imperial Study, they dared not approach.

The emperor rose from his chair, put his hands behind his back, and walked to stand beside Yun Xun. "I hereby order the Crown Prince to leave the city immediately, citing the loss of grain!"

Yun Xun said, "Your subject knows what to do, Father!"

The Emperor said, “There is no need for you to enter the palace now. After I send him out, I will arrange for someone to inform you. He is cunning and will easily become suspicious if he sees you enter the palace.”

Although Yun Zhuo already had suspicions, Yun Xun's entry into the palace at this time would only intensify Yun Zhuo's suspicions, which would be very disadvantageous for them.

Yun Xun said, "Father, my elder brother, the Crown Prince, has been training on the battlefield since he was young. He is exceptionally capable and invincible. I am worried about my own going there..."

"What, now you're telling me you're no match for him and are ready to back down? You're one of my sons, just like him. Don't you believe you can defeat him?" The emperor frowned slightly. "It seems there's no one left to inherit my throne!"

"No, Father, that's not what I meant!" Yun Xun said, "Just in case, I brought Zhouzhou and my youngest son into the palace. I request that you take care of the two children while I am away dealing with my elder brother, the Crown Prince. Only when the two children are in your hands and protected by you personally can I feel at ease."

The emperor was slightly taken aback.

He had already made preparations. Once Yun Xun left the city to chase after Yun Zhuo, he would immediately arrange for people to bring the two children to the palace.

They claim to be taking care of and protecting the children, but in reality, they keep the children with them as hostages.

Unexpectedly, Yun Xun took the initiative to send the child to the palace. It seems that Yun Xun trusts his father very much. Yun Xun must have decided in his heart that as long as Yun Zhuo dies, he can take the position of crown prince!

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