When the Crown Prince arrived at the Qianqing Palace, His Majesty had already lost his temper once. However, because the Third Prince was wearing a light blue sachet on his waist today, everyone was a little confused. The Third Prince himself was also bewildered, but he took off the sachet from his waist out of fear.
This color isn't even that bright, is it? Why did Father Emperor suddenly get angry when he passed by Third Prince entering the Qianqing Palace?
No one could figure out what had caused His Majesty's anger.
As Third Master hurriedly removed the sachet from his waist, he felt a burning pain on his face and lowered his head silently.
At this moment, the Third Prince always felt a little guilty and couldn't help but wonder if his father knew about his previous attempt to misappropriate the funeral gifts for Prince Yu.
The more guilty he feels, the more likely he is to think about this.
The princes were waiting outside, but before the Crown Prince arrived, Longkodo arrived first.
Longkodo appeared out of nowhere, and it looked like he was holding something in his hand.
He cupped his hands in greeting to the princes, and after Liang Jiugong announced his arrival, he quickly entered the hall.
Longkodo's hurried arrival in Beijing at this moment naturally makes it hard not to suspect that something else has happened.
The Fourth Prince stood among the princes, waiting quietly.
He was also wondering what could possibly happen at this time.
After Liang Jiugong escorted Longkodo out of the Qianqing Palace, the Crown Prince finally arrived late.
These days, the Crown Prince has been staying in Yuqing Palace, and it's difficult for outsiders to even catch a glimpse of him.
In fact, no one knew how long it had been since they had seen the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince didn't look much different from before, but he seemed much more energetic than when the Fourth Prince last saw him; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he was radiant.
However, it seemed somewhat inappropriate for the Crown Prince to be so radiant at this moment, considering that his two uncles, Prince Gong and Prince Yu, had only recently passed away, yet the Crown Prince showed no sign of sadness or grief upon his appearance…
The Fourth Prince moved his lips, but the Crown Prince had already walked straight past everyone and entered the Qianqing Palace.
When Longkodo saw the Crown Prince enter the Qianqing Palace, he seemed to glance back, but without even pausing for a second, he turned his gaze away and walked out, quickening his pace.
The weather in the capital is getting hotter and hotter.
Not long after Longkodo left, a shout suddenly rang out from inside the Qianqing Palace: "You unfilial son!"
The sound exploded in everyone's ears like a thunderclap. At this moment, Third Master was in a state of panic. Hearing his father's voice from inside, he was so frightened that he almost fell over.
Fortunately, Fourth Master suddenly lifted him up from behind, and seeing Fourth Master leaning back, Fifth Master also subconsciously raised his hand.
The Fourteenth Prince, who was standing on the other side, rushed over directly. When the Thirteenth Prince saw this, he withdrew his outstretched hand, but his eyes were fixed intently on the other side.
The Fourteenth Prince jumped around, shouting, "Are you alright, Fourth Brother? Are you alright, Fourth Brother? Oh, Third Brother, hold on tight!"
Don't scare his big fourth brother.
Third Master subconsciously wanted to glare at Fourteenth Master, but then he remembered that if Fourth Master hadn't supported him, he didn't know how much of a disgrace he would have made outside the Qianqing Palace.
His legs were still a little weak.
Third Master's hand was still on Fourth Master's shoulder.
Prince Zhi glanced back, seemingly unconcerned: "Is everything alright?"
Third Master said he was fine, but he didn't move his hand off Fourth Master's shoulder at all.
Well, with Third Master's intervention, the tense and anxious atmosphere that everyone had been feeling seemed to have vanished.
After Third Master regained his senses and stood up, he let go of her hand, and a figure slowly walked out from the inner room.
The Crown Prince was dressed in his usual Crown Prince robes today, and everyone could tell he was different as soon as he came out.
The Emperor always kept Longjing tea on his desk. As the Crown Prince approached, the Fourth Prince could smell the aroma of the tea, not to mention the tea leaves that could be seen with the naked eye from the Crown Prince's casual robe.
In July, whether the tea is hot or cold, it's never pleasant to spill it on you.
For a moment, no one dared to make a move.
After a long while, Liang Jiugong finally came out from inside. He bowed to the princes and said, "Your Majesty invites Prince Zhi, Prince Yong, and Eighth Prince to come inside for a meeting."
Since the Eighth Prince is currently only a Beile (Prince of the Second Rank) and does not have the title of Junwang (Prince of the Third Rank), he is simply referred to as the Eighth Prince.
Fifth Master breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this and was the first to agree.
Third Master, who had just lost his balance, now looked like he was about to lose his balance again after hearing Liang Jiugong's words. He turned around in disbelief and looked at the Eighth Master, whom he usually looked down upon.
In the past two years, the Emperor has assigned quite a few tasks to the Eighth Prince.
It seems they're paying more and more attention to the eighth prince...
Upon hearing this arrangement, the Fourth Prince frowned slightly. He didn't turn around to look at the Eighth Prince, but waited for the Prince Zhi to walk forward before following him.
Eighth Master noticed Third Master suddenly turn around. As he passed by, he politely cupped his hands in greeting to Third Master, with his usual amiable smile on his face: "Third Brother, you'd better watch your step."
These words sounded sarcastic and harsh to Third Master no matter how he heard them.
He moved his lips, and his usually good temper almost gave way, but luckily Fifth Master pulled him back.
"Third brother, stand firm. Here, let your younger brother help you."
As he spoke, Fifth Master winked at Eighth Master.
This eighth brother looks amiable, but he's actually full of bad intentions. Fifth Master is most afraid of dealing with people like him.
Having been taught by the Empress Dowager, he usually didn't like to say a word to the Eighth Prince.
In comparison, although Third Brother might occasionally utter a few harsh words, his actions and speech are completely different from Eighth Brother's...
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