Jun Zechen listened to his father's words with a look of surprise on his face. He never thought that his father would understand his heart so well.
Hearing his father's words, Jun Zechen was slightly shocked.
He stared at Emperor Jingsheng, his lips trembling slightly. He wanted to say something but didn't know where to start.
"You are still young and should not be trapped in these calculations. As the crown prince, you must navigate these calculations while also being open-minded and caring about the world."
"I sent you to war so that you could see the corpses scattered across the fields, witness the people being displaced, experience the cruelty of war, and deeply understand what it means for a nation to be strong."
"And you."
Emperor Jingsheng's eyes were as sharp as torches as he met Jun Zechen's gaze, his voice sonorous and powerful.
"As the Crown Prince, the country is your most important responsibility. Even if you have a favorite woman in your youth, in the face of the country, your loved ones, your cherished things, and even yourself, must be sacrificed."
"Father, I know that your country is the most important thing to you. I will devote myself to it until my death."
"Minister Su is a pillar of the state. If you neglect your concubine, you will chill the hearts of your subjects. I originally arranged for your marriage, and since you did not refuse, you should shoulder the responsibilities of the Crown Prince."
"If there were no Concubine Su, there would be more concubines and concubines in the future. Are you going to marry them all back to the palace and use them as decoration?"
Jun Zechen's expression changed, and he said sincerely, "This son knows his mistake, and this son will definitely treat Concubine Su well."
"Well, step back."
"Yes, I will take my leave."
Jun Zechen walked out of the imperial study with a gloomy face and a furrowed brow. Every step was filled with hidden anger as he walked slowly towards the East Palace.
Today's affairs were already very numerous, and after they were finished, he was lectured by his father because of his mother's complaint, and he felt very depressed.
"Anshun, what did the concubine do today?"
Jun Zechen's voice was as cold as ice, his eyes gleamed with coldness, and he stared straight ahead coldly, as if he wanted to freeze everything in front of him.
An Shun bent his body and followed Jun Zechen carefully.
She replied softly, "Your Highness, the concubine went to the Empress Dowager's residence in Kunning Palace today."
Jun Zechen's heart sank when he heard this.
He originally thought that Su Jingyao had been behaving herself in the Eastern Palace for ten days and was a simple, innocent, and nonchalant woman.
I didn't expect her to be so scheming. Knowing that seducing me would be fruitless, she tried to please the Queen Mother in order to gain status.
His fists clenched unconsciously, and the anger in his eyes burst out like burning flames.
Jun Zechen took big strides, his speed suddenly increased, and he walked into the East Palace with a majestic square step, heading straight towards Xiyan Palace.
Anshun took small steps and tried his best to jog after him, secretly complaining in his heart.
Alas, his Royal Highness the Crown Prince, why doesn't he have any pity for his old bones?
Qiluan Palace.
When Ling Yue heard the news that Jun Zechen had returned to the East Palace, a hint of joy flashed in her beautiful eyes. She then eagerly ordered the servants to bring dinner, unable to hide her inner anticipation.
Meixiang's eyes flickered, revealing hesitation, her lips trembled slightly, and she seemed to be hesitant to speak.
She looked at her master's happy expression and couldn't bear to break her joy, but she also didn't want her master to be busy only to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince absent.
Finally, Meixiang took a deep breath and said softly, "Master, after His Highness returned to the East Palace, he immediately went to Xiyan Palace."
When Ling Yue heard this, her body trembled violently, the smile on her face froze instantly, and a trace of astonishment flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
He said softly, "Aze must have gone to Xiyan Palace for something important. Let's keep the dinner warm."
Just her fluttering eyelashes and tightly clenched handkerchief revealed her inner anxiety.
Ling Yue slowly sat down on the couch, and with a gentle wave of her jade hand, Meixiang lowered her head and retreated.
She sat there alone, a look of loss gradually appearing on her beautiful face, and the light in her eyes became dim.
It is clear that Aze has ignored Su Jingyao for ten days, so perhaps there is something important that he went to Xiyan Palace today.
But for some reason, her heart could not calm down, as if an invisible force was stirring her mind.
Su Jingyao's pitiful appearance kept appearing in her mind.
Su Jingyao is a girl from a noble family, a beautiful and graceful girl, and the prince's concubine who is pure and kind. The prince has every right to go to Xiyan Palace.
But......
As a woman, Ling Yue herself would be fascinated by Su Jingyao's beauty, let alone the prince.
Thinking of this, Ling Yue felt more and more uneasy. She really didn't want the prince to have too much contact with Su Jingyao.
However, I have no place to vent this fear and anxiety, and can only bury it deep in my heart.
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