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"Your majesty, the empress dowager has invited you."

The sharp voice of the Minister of Imperial Household broke the solemn silence of the Chong Luan Palace.

Kaiser's gaze turned back to the golden dragon throne in the middle of the Main Palace, "Got it."

Tzu An Palace.

"Empress Dowager, you seem to be in high spirits today."

As the servant supported the grandmother of the Kaiser, Empress Dowager Ren stood up from her chair in front of the palace.

The empress dowager chuckled. Her hair was white as snow, but it couldn't cover up her delicate face that was still as delicate as ever despite the passage of time.

Although there were some wrinkles on his face, he still looked radiant.

"No matter how energetic Wailing Home is, he is still half a step into the coffin."

"The empress dowager can't say such words. In this servant's heart, the empress dowager will definitely live for a hundred years."

The empress dowager was even more pleased when she heard the words of Xuelin, the servant girl who had always been favored by the empress dowager.

"Girl, you only know how to coax Wailing Home to be happy."

As she spoke till here, the Empress Dowager suddenly sighed in disappointment. "If Ci Er stayed by Wailing Home's side, Wailing Home would be even happier."

"Empress Dowager, it'll be your birthday in a while. Princess will definitely return to the capital to visit you. At that time, wouldn't you be able to see her?"

Xuelin comforted him.

"Sigh, that's right. That girl has already been married for more than a year, the last time I saw her was also on Wailing Home's birthday. I wonder how many more times I can meet her."

"The empress dowager …"

"The Emperor has arrived."

Xue Lin's words were cut off by a loud voice just as they were about to reach her mouth.

Soon after, a bright yellow figure appeared at the door of the Tzu An Palace. His facial features were distinct and his face was filled with elegance and nobility. With a raise of his hand, he exuded the aura of a king looking down upon the world.

His sharp, sword-like eyebrows contained a fierce starlight and a threatening aura.

"Grandson greets Royal Grandmother."

Kaiser walked to the front of the empress dowager and bowed. When he saw the empress dowager, his stern expression softened.

"Grandson need not be so courteous."

The empress dowager's face was filled with love.

"I wonder why Royal Grandmother called me here?"

The empress dowager's face flickered with a strange expression. Then, she withdrew Xue Lin's hand and waved her hand, indicating for the servant girl to leave. After Xue Lin left, she looked towards the Kaiser and said, "Your majesty, come and accompany Royal Grandmother for a walk in the garden."

"Alright."

After walking around the imperial garden for a distance, the empress dowager spoke out, "Your majesty, since a year ago, Ci Er took the initiative to ask to marry into the Prince Rong's Mansion. In this past year, although she hasn't said anything, the Wailing Home feels that the girl must have suffered a lot when she is in the Prince Rong's Mansion."

Chu Yu was startled for a moment. Then, he consoled, "Please rest assured, Royal Grandmother. The last time Prince Rong entered the capital, we probed him. He shouldn't be too harsh on Royal Sister."

"But …"

The empress dowager hesitated for a few seconds, then said, "The grudge between the Rong family and the Chu family cannot be resolved. This Wailing Home is afraid that Ci Er will suffer grievances in the Prince Rong's Mansion."

At this point, the Empress Dowager's eyes couldn't help but reveal traces of worry.

Moreover, the grudge between the Chu and Song Families wasn't the only thing that existed between them, there was also …

"Alright, maybe Wailing Home is really too worried."

Seeing that Chu Yu didn't want to talk about it, the Empress Dowager didn't say anything further.

"Oh yeah, Wailing Home heard that the empress's body has recently gone bad again?"

"Un, her heart's in pain again. The imperial physician said it was much more serious than before. If she can't find a cure, her life might be in danger."

On Chu Yu's face, when he spoke of this, there were a few more traces of worry.

"Don't worry, you are the Son of Heaven. The heavens will hear you and help you cure the Queen's illness."

"Yes."

Although this kind of comforting wouldn't work, Chu Yu still hoped so in his heart.

Prince Rong's Mansion.

The summer's night gradually descended. Four hours had passed since Chu Ci had received her beatings.

"Prince, it's time to eat."

The butler came to the study room and lightly knocked on the door.

The dinner had already been prepared for two hours, but ever since Chu Ci was thrown into jail, she no longer had any mood to continue eating.

The butler stood outside the door and was about to leave when he noticed that there was no sound from the study. However, at this moment, the door to the study suddenly opened.

The butler was stunned for a moment. Then, he said: "Prince, it's time to eat."

When he walked out of Longyi Pavilion, his gaze was still subconsciously looking in the direction of the dungeon.

He didn't want his emotions to be affected by that Chu Ci, that girl who didn't know what was good for him. He forced himself to act as if it was none of his business, as he walked towards the main hall to eat with a cold face.

However, after he picked up the chopsticks and ate a few mouthfuls, he once again put the chopsticks down, feeling somewhat irritated.

"Damn."

He gritted his teeth and cursed deeply. He was affected by that woman. Not only did it affect his mood, it also affected his appetite.

"Prince, is this dish not to your liking?"

The butler was standing at the side. He saw that the other party's complexion was pale, so he stepped forward and asked.

Rong Yu did not reply, his face had always been gloomy and he did not make a sound.

"How about, this old servant ask them to cook again?"

"No need."

Rong Yu's face was gloomy, he stood up from the table, and turned to leave the hall.

After walking a few steps, he stopped again. His icy eyes trembled as he said, "Butler."

"This old servant is here."

Seeing Rong Yu calling him, the butler immediately quickened his pace to welcome him. "Prince, what orders do you have?"

With that, Rong Yu suddenly became silent, but in his eyes that were filled with low temperature, an unnatural color flashed, after a moment, under the butler's puzzled gaze, he said: "Bring some food over to that lady."

After he had finished speaking, a trace of guilt flashed across his eyes. He didn't wait for the steward to respond before he quickened his steps and left the main hall.

Looking at Rong Yu's slightly anxious back figure walking far away, the butler returned to his senses in a daze and said softly: "Yes, Prince."

Looks like, unknowingly, Prince was no longer able to let go of that unfavoured Princess.