Han Family asked again, "What did they say after they captured you?"
The Crown Prince hesitated and said, "They said... Mother Consort is plotting a rebellion, and the Father Emperor in the palace is a fake."
Han Family slammed the table, "Nonsense! Don’t fall for their schemes!"
The Crown Prince quickly added, "That’s what I thought too!"
Han Family opened her mouth, hesitated, and sighed, "Alright, you’re so injured, go back to the residence and see the imperial physician. Besides, since you’re so injured, you probably can’t attend court. Just rest at the residence for a few days."
The Crown Prince looked at her and asked, "Can I visit Mother Consort?"
Han Family thought for a moment and said, "Better not, these recent days... the palace is not very peaceful. Don’t come to the Cold Palace to find me."
The Crown Prince said, "Then can I visit Father Emperor? I was just installed as Crown Prince and haven’t had the chance to enter the palace to thank him."
Han Family deliberated for a moment and said, "Wait until your Father Emperor finishes court, then go and thank him. But your injury..."
The Crown Prince smiled and said, "This little injury doesn’t matter. Besides, the fact that I still go to thank him with an injury might even move Father Emperor, right?"
Han Family thought to herself, that’s a fake Father Emperor, what is there to be moved about?
But the appearance is for the world to see.
Indeed, it cannot be neglected.
After sending the Crown Prince back to the residence, Han Family took a carriage back to the Imperial Palace.
The Crown Prince called for a guard impatiently, "Where is the lantern? Can’t you hold it properly?"
"Yes!" The guard hurriedly held the lantern in front to light the way.
The Crown Prince returned to his courtyard and pushed open a half-closed door.
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