Feng Xilan, who was kneeling on the ground with his head bowed, paused and quickly raised his head, saying, "Father, what I ask for is really insignificant. I am just afraid of displeasing you, so I dare not speak lightly."
"Oh? Then tell me first." Seeing Feng Xilan raise her head with a firm gaze, her eyes showing no fear, hesitation, or guilt, Feng Guche became somewhat interested and wanted to know what it was about.
"Your Majesty, I have not seen you for more than half a month. I dare not ask you to change your mind. I just want to see you, as a son, to see if you are eating and sleeping well."
As Feng Xilan spoke, her eyes unconsciously reddened, and her voice became hoarse, clearly showing that she was genuinely moved.
Originally, Feng Guche was filled with anger and waiting to vent it when he heard the word "Empress". Seeing Feng Xilan's appearance and looking at the food box brought from the Empress Dowager, he was suddenly touched and softened his heart for once.
Moreover, upon closer reflection, Feng Xilan did not plead with him on behalf of the Empress, nor did she ask him to pardon the Empress and lift her confinement. Only then did Feng Guche's anger and dissatisfaction dissipate somewhat.
A suffocating silence filled the hall. After a moment, Feng Guche's cold voice rang out.
"It is commendable that the Crown Prince is so filial. I grant you permission to visit him, but you may only have one hour." Before he finished speaking, Feng Guche seemed to be getting annoyed. He gestured to the eunuch beside him to put away the food and said to Feng Xilan, "You may leave."
Feng Xilan was secretly delighted to receive permission. Mu Chenshuang was right; he really had to play the emotional card with the Emperor.
"Thank you for your grace, Father Emperor." After bowing and leaving, Feng Xilan lowered her eyes and slowly retreated several steps. Once she was far away, she raised her head, turned around, and left the main hall.
Without any guidance, Feng Xilan easily found her way to Empress Shen Biyun's palace.
The palace maids, eunuchs, and guards all recognized Feng Xilan, so they all stopped and bowed.
The palace maids and eunuchs naturally did not dare to stop Feng Xilan. Only the guards who had received the emperor's order and were guarding the empress's confinement saw Feng Xilan getting closer and closer and stopped him directly.
Feng Xilan lowered his brows, and in the casual glance he raised his eyes, he exuded the majesty and aura befitting a crown prince.
His powerful aura caused the guards who were blocking his way to pause in their movements, and they couldn't help but subconsciously lower their heads to explain.
"Without the Emperor's decree, the Crown Prince cannot enter," the guard explained calmly and respectfully.
No sooner had the guards finished speaking than they saw the eunuch serving the emperor appear. Seeing the stalemate between Feng Xilan and the guards, the eunuch's eyes narrowed, and he quickly quickened his pace and walked over.
"How dare you! Get out of the way!" The eunuch, fearing to offend Feng Xilan, quickly lowered his voice and said urgently to the guards blocking his way, "The Crown Prince's visit to see the Empress has been personally permitted by the Emperor. Why aren't you moving out of the way!"
Upon hearing this, the two guards who were blocking Feng Xilan exchanged a glance, then quickly and respectfully stepped back, lowering their stubborn heads to let Feng Xilan in.
"Your Highness, please forgive us." The two guards spoke without any expression, but their actions were respectful enough that they had no intention of offending Feng Xilan.
Feng Xilan looked calmly at the two guards in front of her. Although she did not express any dissatisfaction, she saw through the people in the palace even more clearly.
In the past, he was the favored and most popular crown prince in the palace, and everything went smoothly for him. Unfortunately, he did not cherish it. First, he divorced Mu Chenshuang, and then his life went up and down, but he could never return to his original height.
Thinking of this, Feng Xilan couldn't help but sigh again. Sure enough, people only know how to cherish things after they lose everything they have.
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