After a long while, the Fourth Prince suddenly looked worried and said dejectedly, "I have another difficult matter that is even more urgent than Nian Gengyao's matter..." The Thirteenth Prince asked curiously, "What matter?"
"It's all because the Empress Dowager doesn't want to move out of Yonghe Palace..." Fourth Prince shook his head and said with a wry smile.
The Thirteenth Prince was shocked: "Is Consort De still angry with you because of the Fourteenth Prince's matter?"
Fourth Master nodded helplessly: "She thinks I made things difficult for Fourteenth Prince and forced me to release him..."
The Thirteenth Prince stood up and paced around the hall, asking with an undeniable air, "Doesn't Consort De know what the Fourteenth Prince did? Is this your deliberate attempt to make things difficult for him? Besides, didn't my elder brother not punish the Fourteenth Prince? He was merely exiled, not killed. This is already the greatest leniency shown to the Fourteenth Prince..."
Hearing the Thirteenth Prince's words, the Fourth Prince felt much better. Finally, someone understood and sympathized with him, and he smiled with relief. Then, he continued to grieve, "The Empress Dowager has never forgiven me. Her refusal to move out of Yonghe Palace is just her way of holding a grudge against me. Lanqin tried to persuade her, but it was no use..."
After a moment of contemplation, the Thirteenth Prince offered, "Brother, let me try to persuade her. I remember I was once raised by Consort De; perhaps she will listen to my advice..."
After leaving the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the Thirteenth Prince went directly to the Yonghe Palace. The palace gates, which were originally closed, were immediately opened upon hearing that it was the Thirteenth Prince. After reporting his arrival, the Thirteenth Prince entered with a pleasant expression to pay his respects to Consort De.
After not seeing her for many days, the Thirteenth Prince was shocked by the state of Consort De. She was nowhere to be seen her former radiant and dignified self. Now, she was sallow and thin, her face haggard, lying weakly on her couch. However, upon seeing the Thirteenth Prince arrive, she propped herself up and smiled, beckoning him to come over.
"Thirteenth Brother, you've come..."
The Thirteenth Prince hesitated for a moment before slowly walking over and taking Consort De's hand, saying, "Consort De, the Thirteenth Prince greets you. Please take care of yourself. If you truly care about the Fourteenth Prince, you shouldn't be ruining your health like this. The Fourteenth Prince will definitely feel guilty if he knows..."
The mention of "Fourteenth Brother" brought tears to Consort De's eyes again. She sobbed tremblingly, "My poor Fourteenth Brother, he's suffering in that desolate place in the southwest. How can I, his mother, live in peace..."
Thirteenth Prince sighed and patiently advised, "Empress De, although Fourteenth Brother has been exiled by Fourth Brother, his life is not in danger and his life is not difficult. He did such a rebellious thing, but Fourth Brother was willing to forgive him and give him a chance to correct his mistakes. You should encourage Fourteenth Brother. Maybe Fourteenth Brother will have a chance to come back."
Consort De looked at the Thirteenth Prince with teary eyes and shook her head: "No, I know exactly what the Emperor is thinking. If I hadn't stopped him, he might have already taken action against the Fourteenth Prince..."
The Thirteenth Prince said helplessly, "Your Highness, you have really misunderstood my brother. He would never be that kind of person. As long as you recover and move to Cining Palace properly, you will definitely see your Fourteenth Brother again one day..."
"No, I won't move. I'll stay here and wait for my fourteenth son..." Consort De shook her head resolutely.
Despite Thirteen's lengthy attempts to persuade her, Consort De remained unable to let go of her worries. Helpless, Thirteen could only instruct the palace maids to take good care of her before leaving.
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