Fifth Master appears to be holding Third Master back to protect Eighth Master, but in reality, he is protecting Third Master.
Eighth Prince did not linger and followed Fourth Prince into the inner hall.
After the three princes entered the Qianqing Palace, Liang Jiugong greeted the princes outside and said, "It's getting late. His Majesty said it's hot today, so you gentlemen should go back now."
The funeral arrangements for Prince Yu are nearing their end, and His Majesty is personally overseeing them, so the princes don't need to worry about them for the time being.
However, if someone is truly interested in showing their face, that's perfectly acceptable.
Third Master, remembering how Eighth Prince had been so attentive to Prince Yu at his residence, decided to head straight there after hearing Liang Jiugong's words.
Fifth Master didn't go to Prince Yu's residence; instead, he took Ninth Master to Cining Palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager.
The Tenth Prince didn't go anywhere; with a wave of his hand, he went straight back to his own residence.
Thirteen and Fourteen hesitated slightly. The two brothers looked at each other and finally decided to go to Yonghe Palace together to pay their respects to Consort De, and also to wait for their fourth brother.
The remaining princes were too young to come today.
The two brothers left together. On the way, Fourteenth and Thirteenth were whispering to each other about why Father Emperor had kept Fourth Brother and the others.
Thirteenth Prince couldn't figure it out either. It was hot outside, so he pulled Fourteenth Prince along quickly toward the shade of a tree: "I don't know either. Let's go ask Mother De."
No one brought up the Crown Prince's disheveled departure; people might be curious, but no one dared to mention it.
The two brothers exchanged another glance, both with a hint of worry in their eyes.
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