The Eastern Palace.
At this moment, Feng Xilan was sitting by the window, recalling the words Mu Chenshuang had said to her when they parted.
Beneath the palace walls.
Mu Chenshuang walked alongside him, advising him, "I know that the Crown Prince hates what Xiao Qingyu did and wishes he could put her to rest immediately, but even though she was banished to the Cold Palace and the Gu worms were gone, her sincere and almost crazy love for the Crown Prince has not changed."
Upon hearing this, Feng Xilan wanted to say something, but Mu Chenshuang shook her head to stop her.
"Today, the Duchess came to see me and mentioned that Xiao Qingyu almost committed suicide. I am not here to speak on their behalf."
Mu Chenshuang stopped and turned to look at Feng Xilan seriously, saying, "I just feel that we are in a very turbulent time right now. There are already countless eyes watching the Crown Prince. If she causes any trouble, wouldn't it be a huge loss?"
Under the sunlight, Mu Chenshuang seemed to radiate light, and Feng Xilan was instantly captivated.
Even though he knew that the two of them were no longer a possibility, his heart still skipped a beat. To hide his inner turmoil, he quickly lowered his head to avoid Mu Chenshuang's gaze, while carefully considering Mu Chenshuang's words.
“Indeed…” After thinking it over, Feng Xilan couldn’t help but sigh. Things were indeed as Mu Chenshuang said, but he also felt that it was all because of Xiao Qingyu that he had lost Mu Chenshuang, and he felt resentful and unwilling. “But…”
Although Mu Chenshuang understood his resentment, she did not say much, only saying, "Those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles. There is no need for the Crown Prince to be so petty with her at this time."
Feng Xilan was finally persuaded by Mu Chenshuang. He lowered his head in dejection and asked Mu Chenshuang, "Then, Shuang'er... what do you think I should do, Princess?"
"If the Crown Prince doesn't want to see her, he can simply refuse. He can just instruct his trusted confidants to say some comforting words and give her some gifts to keep her calm for now. There's plenty of time to deal with her later."
“Alright, then so be it, Princess.” Feng Xilan agreed. As long as she didn’t see Xiao Qingyu and wasn’t allowed to see her, it didn’t matter whether Xiao Qingyu was in the Eastern Palace or the Duke’s Mansion.
Pulling herself back from her long reverie, Feng Xilan was about to summon her personal guard to give instructions when she saw that her personal guard had already entered.
Seeing his slightly unusual expression and quickened steps, Feng Xilan sensed something was wrong and asked, "What happened?"
"His Majesty has ordered this eunuch to summon you to the Hall of Diligent Governance for an audience." After the guard finished speaking, he quickly and respectfully stood to one side.
Upon hearing this, Feng Xilan's heart trembled. She quickly stood up and straightened her robes, her eyes filled with anticipation and joy.
Could it be that the clothes sent that day really worked? The emperor saw the clothes embroidered by his own wife and couldn't bear it, so he decided to issue an edict to lift the empress's confinement.
On the way to the Hall of Diligent Governance, Feng Xilan didn't say much and was very cautious, but you could still see some happiness on his handsome face.
"Your subject greets Your Majesty." Upon entering the main hall, Feng Xilan deftly lifted his robes to greet Feng Guche.
Feng Guche, who was sitting in the main hall, had his eyes closed and was rubbing his temples. When he heard Feng Xilan's voice, he opened his eyes slightly, and there was a hint of dissatisfaction and irritation in them.
"Please take a seat." Feng Guche withdrew his hand, straightened his posture, and an imposing aura immediately arose.
After Feng Xilan sat down, Feng Guche dismissed his attendants and said, "I have lifted the Empress's confinement, and the Empress will also preside over the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet."
Upon hearing this, Feng Xilan was indeed delighted, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile. She quickly stood up to express her gratitude.
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