That morning, Feng Mo Ran arrived at her bedchamber at the usual time.
As soon as he entered the main hall, he saw that Cang Xixue was all smiles and beaming with joy.
"Your son greets Your Majesty. Your Majesty, what good thing has happened today that makes you so happy?"
Cang Xixue looked around and sent all the eunuchs and palace maids away.
Then, Cang Xixue personally took Feng Ranmo's hand and led him to Feng Guche's bedside.
Just then, Feng Guche opened his eyes and looked at Feng Mozhan with a smile.
"My son, you've come?"
When Feng Mo Ran saw that the Emperor had woken up, he was overjoyed, and a thin mist immediately covered his once handsome and cold eyes.
Feng Mo Ran knelt down on both knees and respectfully bowed.
"Father, I pay my respects to you."
The Emperor nodded, raised his hand, and spoke in a gentle tone.
"Get up quickly. Your mother has already told me what happened in the palace. I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly. However, I am currently weak, so you all need to cooperate with me and continue this act for a while longer. No one else should know."
Feng Moran nodded.
"I will follow Father's arrangements in everything."
...
Empress Shen Biyun was fully aware of the fact that Cang Xixue and Feng Mozhan frequently visited the palace.
The more this happened, the more uneasy Shen Biyun became.
After the morning court session that day, Shen Biyun had a eunuch summon Crown Prince Feng Xilan to her.
As soon as the two met, Shen Biyun frowned and spoke.
"Your Highness, your father is seriously ill. Let us go to his bedchamber to visit him."
Feng Xilan looked up at Shen Biyun, a troubled expression on her face.
Seeing Feng Xilan's hesitant expression, Shen Biyun felt increasingly uneasy.
This is the time for the princes to show their filial piety.
As the Crown Prince, Feng Xilan should set an example for his brothers and sisters. Why is it that when I brought up this matter, Feng Xilan seemed somewhat unwilling?
"But what happened, Your Highness? We must not act rashly at this time."
Shen Biyun's words were somewhat subtle, but Feng Xilan could still understand the meaning behind her mother's words.
She also wanted to visit the Emperor's palace and, like Feng Mo Ran, stay before the Emperor to fulfill her filial duties. However, some things are not as simple as she wished.
Seeing that Shen Biyun was staring at her without moving, Feng Xilan had no choice but to explain the reason.
"Mother, since Father fell ill, I have been going to pay my respects every day, but I have been turned away by the Imperial Noble Consort. Especially in the last few days, I have not been able to get close to Father's palace."
"The Imperial Noble Consort has sent word that no one should disturb Father Emperor's recovery. If Father Emperor's condition improves, she will send someone to inform me."
After hearing this, the Empress could no longer control her emotions.
Cang Xixue is merely an Imperial Noble Consort, yet she dares to imitate the Emperor's speech; this is utterly outrageous!
Since ancient times, the imperial harem has been forbidden from interfering in politics; this is a rule left by our ancestors.
Cang Xixue is now refusing to let His Highness the Crown Prince in. Is she trying to seize power while the Emperor is recovering from his illness?
"Smack!"
Shen Biyun reached out and slammed her hand angrily onto the table.
"That's utter nonsense! If Feng Mo Ran can go, then you, as the Crown Prince, are even more capable of going! Come on! I'll go with you, and let's see who dares to stop us!"
Ever since Cang Xixue regained favor, Shen Biyun has been harboring a nameless anger in her heart.
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