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After General Mu made that remark, Mo Xiao Li pondered over it all day. However, with the war escalating, the officials in the court were no longer just submitting memorials as before; every morning during court sessions, someone would request an imperial decree regarding the Little Prince. As a result, he felt utterly exhausted these past few days.
Mu Junqi was naturally aware of this matter, which had already spread throughout the palace. Everyone was reluctant to get involved, so those who did not serve in Qinxiang Garden preferred to keep their distance.
Consort Xi had nearly recovered after several days of recuperation and had returned to her own palace.
As the weather grew colder and the Little Prince's full moon approached, although everyone in the palace refused to acknowledge the child, Mo Xiao Li still instructed everyone to handle this matter properly.
That night, the darkness was thick, so much so that even the stars were obscured, and the moon hid behind heavy clouds. Everything seemed to foreshadow a significant event about to unfold.
Although the palace was quiet at this hour, each individual palace was still bustling with activity. Yunxi Palace, where Consort Xi resided, was particularly lively; all the palace lanterns were lit.
Consort Xi leaned back against a soft cushion, looking at a kneeling figure before her with a captivating smile, devoid of her usual gentleness. "You have helped This Palace immensely this time and deserve a proper reward. However, this matter is not yet concluded; you will need to assist This Palace with another task."
The kneeling figure was a young eunuch who listened obediently to her words. He respectfully bowed and said, "Consort Xi, you saved Servant that day. No matter what it is, Servant will not disappoint Your Highness's expectations."
"You've worked hard this time," she said, glancing at her maid Huan'er before continuing, "Huan'er, explain our plan to him. This Palace hopes to completely overthrow the Empress this time."
"Understood," replied the two as they left.
Once the room fell silent, Consort Xi slowly stood up and walked to the window. Gazing into the night outside and tightly gripping her silk handkerchief, she coldly said, "Mu Junqi, I will make you wish you were dead."
Meanwhile, in Qinxiang Garden, Mu Junqi was playing with the Little Prince, wholly focused on the child in his arms. He did not notice Mo Xiao Li quietly entering until he was enveloped in a warm embrace. Looking up, he met Mo Xiao Li's furrowed brow.
After stepping back and slightly bowing, she said, "Your Majesty, may you be blessed. I did not expect Your Majesty's sudden visit; please forgive me."
"Mu Junqi, why are you so distant with me?" he asked, looking at her with some confusion.
"In response to Your Majesty, the Consort is just afraid that you might harm the child," Mu Junqi said softly, lowering her head.
Mo Xiao Li, shocked, released her and said, "Do you really think I would listen to them and harm our child? Would I believe such nonsense?"
"Your Majesty may not believe it, but you cannot control everyone's words. Naturally, you must care about what they say. Did you not come here today to discuss this matter with the Consort?" she said with a mocking smile while holding the Little Prince.
"Haha," Mo Xiao Li laughed loudly upon hearing this, pointing at the child in her arms and saying, "If that were the case, would I still order the servants to prepare a full moon feast for our child? Would I come here to discuss this with you? Even if the law does not punish the masses, I will handle this matter well and give you a satisfactory explanation!" After saying this, he angrily turned and left.
Watching Mo Xiao Li leave, Mu Junqi laughed uncontrollably, tears streaming down her face. She handed the child to the Nursemaid beside her. Seeing this, Huixin worriedly said, "Your Highness, please rest assured; His Majesty will not do such a thing."
"What do you know? Everyone in Western Yan says I have given birth to a disaster. Even if he wants to protect this child, he cannot truly keep him for the sake of so many people. For so long, he has not even given him a name; isn't that for this reason? Does he really think I understand nothing?"
As she spoke, she grasped Huixin's hand and continued, "Since this child was born and faced such events, I knew there would be such an outcome. I just didn't expect that facing it in the end would be so painful. Huixin, what should I do?"
Huixin looked at Mu Junqi before her and felt heartbroken for everything she had encountered. But at this moment, she knew that saying anything would be futile; it was right to stay by her side. So regardless of their differing statuses, she gently patted her back and softly said, "Everything will be alright; the Little Prince will be fine. Your Highness must believe that only you can save him now."
Upon hearing these words, Mu Junqi suddenly realized something. She released Huixin and said brightly, "Huixin, you're right; only I can save the child now." She wiped away her tears and took the child back from the Nursemaid to comfort him.
The next morning, as Mo Xiao Li arrived at Yun Jin Palace, civil and military officials were already waiting there. The Minister of War Deputy stepped forward and clasped his hands together saying, "Your Majesty, Nanyang has repeatedly invaded our Western Yan. Although we have sent troops over, we still cannot suppress them. What should we do?"
The court was silent, with not a sound to be heard. Prime Minister Kang respectfully said, "Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, all of this is closely related to the Empress's child. You must punish this calamity."
As soon as Prime Minister Kang finished speaking, someone immediately echoed, "Yes, if this continues, our Western Yan will surely be manipulated."
In an instant, the court was filled with constant debate. Mo Xiao Li furrowed his brows and shouted, "Silence! This matter should never be mentioned again. I know what to do!" After saying this, he turned and left, leaving behind a crowd of whispering officials.
After leaving Yun Jin Palace, Mo Xiao Li walked forward angrily, with Li Fusheng closely following him. Suddenly, he stopped and looked into the distance, saying mysteriously, "Immediately send someone to Nanyang to deliver a letter for me." He then continued walking ahead.
Meanwhile, in a hidden courtyard outside the palace, a Seductive Man listened to the reports from those below him. He tapped his long fingers on the table and occasionally chuckled. After hearing their words, he said, "It seems this matter has him overwhelmed; let's make him experience true despair."
Hearing this, the kneeling man spoke up, "Sire, may I ask what your thoughts are?"
"Nothing much. Just let him taste what it means to wish for death instead of life. For now, your task is to stay well in the Imperial Medical Institute; you need not concern yourself with the rest. Such an entertaining show should naturally be performed by me personally."
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