Although Mu Chenshuang hoped that the emperor would realize the true position of the Imperial Observatory, she also knew that Feng Guche was probably unable to see this point now.
Right now, the only people who can truly restrain Feng Mo Ran and Cheng Tian Jian are Feng Xi Lan and the faction of Prime Minister Shen behind him.
After thinking for a moment, Mu Chenshuang looked up at Feng Xilan, her tone calm and unaffected by his previous words, and asked, "Has Her Majesty the Empress's confinement been lifted?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Xilan's expression immediately turned pained and helpless.
"That's not true." Feng Xilan sighed and lowered his head. He originally thought that his father would only confine his mother to the palace for a few days, but he didn't expect that almost half a month had passed in the blink of an eye.
It must be said that Feng Guche's punishment of the Empress here was indeed rather ruthless.
"Don't worry, I will plead with Father again and make sure he releases Mother as soon as possible." Feng Xilan looked up at Mu Chenshuang with a determined gaze.
He had done too many things to wrong Mu Chenshuang in the past, breaking her heart. Now he was reaping the consequences of his actions and had lost his beloved forever.
Although he knew he and Mu Chenshuang were no longer meant to be, he still wanted to do something for her. He would do anything for her, no matter the cost. Besides, this matter concerned his mother, so it was only right that he acted this way.
However, his words did not earn him a smile or praise from Mu Chenshuang; instead, they made her furrow her brow in worry.
"No, if the Emperor intends to confine the Empress to her quarters but has yet to lift the confinement, it must be because he still harbors some dissatisfaction and concerns."
Mu Chenshuang patiently explained, "Your Highness, if you go to the Emperor now to ask him to lift the Empress's confinement, aren't you openly defying the imperial decree and going against the Emperor?"
"Now that the Emperor is heavily relying on the Second Prince, he is also wary of the Shen family's power and is deliberately suppressing them. In fact, he is also wary of you, Crown Prince."
Mu Chenshuang said with great distress, "Your Highness, if you really go to plead for mercy, you will be destroying yourself, giving others a handle to use against you, and handing over the knife yourself."
"I was confused..." Upon hearing Mu Chenshuang's words, Feng Xilan felt as if she had been hit hard on the back of the head, and she suddenly became clear-headed.
Feng Xilan belatedly realized the fear that had gripped her. "Shuang'er, if you hadn't reminded me this time, I would have almost made a terrible mistake."
Overjoyed and touched, Feng Xilan looked down at Mu Chenshuang, only to see that Mu Chenshuang's face still held a sense of distance from him, and his happy mood immediately dropped a bit.
He realized he had misspoke, and although he was reluctant, he awkwardly and stiffly replied, "Yes, thank you for reminding me, Princess."
When Mu Chenshuang saw that he had deliberately changed his form of address, she knew that Feng Xilan had completely understood her intentions and had also woken up from his obsession with romantic feelings. Only then did her expression soften, and she nodded slightly to Feng Xilan in return.
"There is only one thing the Crown Prince can do now," Mu Chenshuang said slowly and deliberately, hoping that Feng Xilan would understand her words, "that is filial piety."
Feng Xilan stared at Mu Chenshuang with wide, curious eyes, looking eager to hear more. Mu Chenshuang then continued speaking.
"This filial piety should not only be reflected in Her Majesty the Empress, but also in His Majesty the Emperor." Mu Chenshuang explained in great detail as she spoke, carefully observing Feng Xilan's reaction.
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