"Thank you, Your Majesty!" After everyone got up from the ground, they returned to their seats.
"Li Chen, my dear son, your father and mother have missed you terribly since you left for Laifeng Kingdom to marry. I am truly overjoyed that you have returned today with the Crown Princess."
Su Mutianjun's words were tinged with emotion, his slightly trembling voice echoing throughout the palace. His eyes revealed a genuine emotion, as if he was conveying years of longing to his son, Su Mulichen.
As Su Mutianjun finished speaking, everyone's eyes in the hall focused on the third prince - "Su Mulichen".
"Yes, Li Chen, I feel much better now that you can come back to visit me!" Shangguan Yuechan on the side also echoed.
As for Queen Qin Shuyao, she only maintained a polite smile and said nothing. However, she would occasionally signal Ran Qiyue with her eyes to find an opportunity to strike as soon as possible.
Immediately afterwards, Su Mutianjun raised his hand, signaling the start of the palace banquet.
As Su Mu Tianjun finished speaking, palace servants filed in, carrying plates of delicious food. Officials and nobles raised their glasses to congratulate the return of the Third Prince, Su Mu Lichen, and the arrival of the Princess of Laifeng. The atmosphere was warm and cheerful.
At the palace banquet, the sounds of stringed instruments drifted softly and melodiously, the dancers danced gracefully, everyone laughed and talked, and the atmosphere was peaceful and beautiful. However, this tranquility was broken by a sudden noise.
Everyone looked over in astonishment, only to see Crown Prince Su Mulihan with a foolish look on his face, muttering to himself, "Go away, I want to play here."
Su Mulihan's eyes were confused, his hands and feet moved erratically, completely ignoring the gazes of those around him. Some palace maids and eunuchs tried to dissuade him, but he remained unmoved and even pushed the palace maids.
The originally lively palace banquet instantly fell silent, and everyone present looked at each other in shock, speechless. After all, the Queen had always claimed that the Crown Prince was unwell and recuperating, but no one could have imagined that this so-called "unwellness" was actually mental retardation?!
Emperor Su Mutianjun's expression suddenly turned grim, while the Empress's expression revealed a look of distress and helplessness. The ministers present exchanged glances and whispered among themselves, expressing their concern for the Crown Prince's condition. The joyous atmosphere of the palace banquet was instantly shattered by the Crown Prince's foolish behavior.
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