The eldest prince cut off one of Zhao Quan's arms, and Zhao Quan was seriously injured and died by hitting a pillar.
When Concubine Xi learned about this, she broke out in a cold sweat. The eldest prince was so cruel at such a young age. No, she couldn't let the eldest prince stay with Concubine Chen. Concubine Chen came from a military family. If the eldest prince learned to kill from Concubine Chen, it would be difficult to correct his behavior in the future.
"Agui, help me change my clothes."
"Your Majesty, you just gave birth, and the imperial physician said you can't catch a cold."
"The eldest prince is my son. I must bring him back. Otherwise, if he stays with Concubine Chen and changes his nature, it will be difficult for him to change his ways in the future. Even a young sapling can be straightened, but if it grows crooked, it cannot be turned back."
"My lady, please take care of yourself."
"My health is not a big deal; the eldest prince's future is the most important thing."
Agui tried to persuade Concubine Xi again and again, using all kinds of sweet and soft words, but Concubine Xi still insisted on going to Huayi Palace to find the eldest prince. Judging from her attitude, she would not give up until she brought the eldest prince back to Liangxiao Palace today.
Agui used the excuse of going out to fetch water, but actually sent someone to deliver a message to Concubine Chen. Concubine Chen couldn't bear to see Concubine Xi tossed back and forth, so she brought the eldest prince to Liangxiao Palace to see Concubine Xi.
Concubine Xi was dressed neatly. As she walked out of the main hall, she suddenly found that the eldest prince and Concubine Chen had arrived, so she invited Concubine Chen and the eldest prince to sit down.
Tea and snacks have been prepared, and the palace maids and eunuchs have retreated outside.
The contest between Concubine Xi and Concubine Chen finally began.
"Sister Chen Fei is so kind, I have no way to repay you. Please accept my greeting."
"Xi Fei, please get up quickly."
"Since sister is unwilling to accept my obeisance, then I will tell you the truth."
"Just say whatever you want, I'm listening."
"The eldest prince was raised by my sister, and she truly caused me so much trouble. Now that I have given birth, the second prince has a wet nurse to take care of him. Moreover, my sister will have her own children in the future. I dare to ask Sister Chen Fei to return my child to me."
When these words were spoken, Concubine Chen was stunned, and the eldest prince nervously grasped the armrests of the chair.
Without the protection of Mother Chen, I would have never been able to make a breakthrough after returning to Liangxiao Palace.
Although Concubine Ximu is my biological mother, I am not her only son. She also has a second brother.
"What are you talking about, sister? Since you asked, I won't force you to do anything."
"Grand Prince, what do you think?"
"Mother Chen, please don't abandon me."
Concubine Chen wanted to cry, but she could do nothing.
"You are still my daughter's flesh and blood, and I cannot bear to see you and your son separated."
Concubine Xi thanked her solemnly: "Sister Chen Fei, your kindness is so great. I will definitely repay you in my next life."
"Sister Xifei, is there anything else?"
"Thank you, Sister Chen Fei, for taking this trip." Concubine Xi smiled sweetly.
"Ah Gui, show the guest out."
When Concubine Chen came, she came with the eldest prince, but when she left, she left alone.
The eldest prince looked at Concubine Chen's back and silently clenched his fists.
He must go back to Mother Chen, he must go back.
"Unfilial son, kneel down now."
"I am innocent, why should I kneel?"
"You are such a sharp-tongued villain! You have learned nothing from following Concubine Chen but only her venomous tongue."
"What's wrong with me speaking up for myself? Besides, what I said is what I really think and has nothing to do with Mother Concubine Chen. Your Majesty, please be respectful."
"Respect. One must respect oneself first before being respected by others. You, a junior, openly talk back to me. How could I have given birth to a devil like you? If I had known you were so ignorant of etiquette, I should have..."
"Empress Xifei, the tea outside is ready." Seeing that Concubine Xi was getting more and more angry, Agui came in to smooth things over.
The maids took the eldest prince out and kept counseling him along the way.
"My lord, Concubine Xi loves you very much. You can rest assured and stay here. Every mother in the world is concerned about her children. You will gradually feel Concubine Xi's love for you."
"I, Prince Chen, cannot bear the love of Empress Xifei."
After saying that, he slammed the door shut and ordered loudly: "No one is allowed to come in without the order of this prince."
The eldest prince locked himself in his room, refusing to eat or drink, intending to go on a hunger strike in protest.
Concubine Chen's mother doesn't want him anymore, Concubine Xi doesn't really love him and only punishes and scolds him, and his father doesn't love him either. As a prince, he lives a life more miserable than a beggar.
If I had known that Zhao Quan was so hateful and dared to gossip in front of my father, I should have chopped off his tongue as well.
Just wait and see, when he gains power, the first people he will deal with are those who looked down on him in the past.
The eldest prince's door was tightly shut. Concubine Xi said, "Let him make a fuss. Don't send him food or water. He won't eat because he's not hungry. He'll open the door when he's hungry."
Concubine Xi raised her eyes from time to time and looked towards the side hall, expecting the eldest prince to open the door on his own initiative.
The eldest prince was not a naughty child. He got along well with Concubine Chen. She was his biological mother, so why didn't he come and talk to her?
It must be Concubine Chen who taught him bad things, so the eldest prince is not close to me.
Children are wild and difficult to tame, but if you temper them a little, they will change.
Ah Gui secretly broke off a plate of cakes and gave them to the eldest prince. "Your Highness, Ah Gui is here to bring you some red bean cakes."
"I don't want to eat."
"And lotus root starch balls."
When the eldest prince heard about lotus root starch meatballs, his expression eased briefly. Concubine Chen's mother also liked to make lotus root starch meatballs for him. The eldest prince took the meatball, tasted it, and then quickly put down the bowl.
"The lotus root starch balls in Huayi Palace are delicious. No matter how good the food in Liangxiao Palace is, it can't compare to Huayi Palace."
"Agui, don't waste your time. I will return to Huayi Palace sooner or later. Concubine Xi likes the Second Prince, not me. Don't come around me, or she will scold you."
"Daihaiangzi, Queen West Africa actually cares about you very much. You should give in and don't get angry with Queen Xifei. Listen to my advice, mother and son will never hold grudges overnight."
"The Empress Xi and I are not ugly, but we are sworn enemies. She gets angry when she sees me, and I am unhappy when I see her. Since we are disgusted by each other, why should we make things difficult for each other?"
"Go down, I want to be alone."
Ah Gui put down the food box and said, "Prince, I'll put the food box here for you. Remember to eat something later."
"Even a body made of iron cannot withstand hunger. You must take good care of yourself."
"I understand. You can leave now."
The eldest prince sat with his back to Agui, looking out the window. He didn't like talking to Agui. Agui was Concubine Xi's person, and everything she said was in favor of Concubine Xi.
It is obvious that Concubine Xi is the elder and he is the younger.
The elders did not care about the younger generation, but instead sent one lobbyist after another to persuade him to bow his head.
The eldest prince would not bow his head easily, and the time missed between mother and son could not be made up by a few words from a palace maid.
The lotus root powder balls had already gone cold, and Concubine Xi's heart had also gone cold.
"Master, please don't be sad. When the eldest prince grows up, he will understand your kindness."
"No, he will never understand my painstaking efforts."
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