Changlin was taken aback and felt very puzzled.
Winter is approaching and the nights are getting colder. Why would the master want to take a cold bath for no reason?
However, he could not fathom his master's thoughts.
He shook his head and went to prepare.
The next day.
Feng Xin originally planned to send someone out of the palace to pick up Rong Qingqing so they could go to the East Palace together, but she heard from a palace servant that the Emperor had issued an edict granting Xuzhou to the Third Prince, who would soon be setting off for Xuzhou.
Upon hearing this, Feng Xin's good mood was immediately clouded over.
She rushed off to find Feng Mo.
Upon arriving at Feng Mo's palace, she saw him reading a book inside. Before she could even catch her breath, she anxiously asked, "Brother, are you really going to Xuzhou?"
Feng Mo put down his book and saw that she was out of breath from running. He was about to scold her, but after hearing her words, he swallowed his words and said nonchalantly, "Well, the Crown Prince has been established, so naturally I can no longer stay in the palace. My father has treated me well and granted me the wealthy Xuzhou."
Upon hearing this, Feng Xin was heartbroken and said in a low voice, "But I can't bear to part with my royal brother."
Feng Mo's heart softened, and he patted her head. "Don't worry, I will go back to the capital to see you when I get the chance. If you have time, you can also come to Xuzhou to see me. Xuzhou is not very far from the capital."
Feng Xin pouted, "Xuzhou is at least 500 li away from the capital, how is that close?"
Feng Mo laughed and said, "Compared to prefectures and counties a thousand miles away, five hundred miles is considered close."
Feng Xin was very sad. "Father only has two sons, you and Brother Jingrun. Why doesn't he keep you in the capital? No, I have to go to Father and plead with him to keep you in the capital. If that doesn't work, I'll go to Grandmother. Grandmother would definitely not want you to go to such a far place."
Feng Mo quickly reached out and pulled her back, saying helplessly, "The imperial decree has been issued, and the emperor's word is law. Father will not retract his decision, and there is nothing Grandmother can do either. You don't need to do anything futile."
Feng Xin hung her head dejectedly, "Why won't Father let you stay in the capital?"
Feng Mo narrowed his eyes slightly, "Naturally, they don't want me to stay here and get in their way."
Feng Xin wasn't completely clueless. Hearing this, she vaguely understood something and widened her eyes, saying, "Father is worried that you'll compete with Brother Jingrun for..."
Feng Mo patted her head. "Some things are better left unsaid. Come with me to see Mother. I'm going to Xuzhou tomorrow, and from now on, you'll be the one to take care of her."
When Feng Xin heard that he was leaving the capital the next day, her eyes instantly reddened, and she said with tears welling up in her eyes, "Why the rush?"
"My fiefdom has already been granted, what am I still doing in the capital?" Feng Mo said with amusement. The last coup had far-reaching consequences, and his father had taken the opportunity to eliminate many of his supporters. Those officials who had originally supported him were either dismissed or demoted, and were now like scattered sand, unable to pose any real threat.
Even so, the Emperor still guarded against him and, in order to pave a smooth path for Xie Jingrun, intentionally drove him away from the capital.
A hint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes.
The Emperor truly treats Xie Jingrun well; he has done everything for him.
On the other hand, his son is treated as if he were not his own.
He never understood what Xie Jingrun had done to deserve such high regard from his father.
Is it because his birth mother was Consort Li?
He felt indignant for himself, but also felt sorry for his mother.
Despite being married for many years, the Emperor showed no affection whatsoever to them.
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