Upon hearing the footsteps of the imperial guards, Yan Fei keenly sensed that something was amiss. Soon after, the voice of a eunuch summoning the Empress came from the neighboring Weiyang Palace.
Looking at Mu Yunge’s sleeping face, Yan Fei hesitated for a moment before gently withdrawing his hand and walking out of the palace.
For six years, although Yan Fei had often stayed by Mu Yunge’s side, as a eunuch seeking revenge, he couldn’t possibly have remained completely detached from cultivating his connections within the palace.
And by now, while Yan Fei’s influence hadn’t fully penetrated the Imperial Study, there was nothing he didn’t know about elsewhere.
As for the Crown Prince’s fondness for that young palace maid, Yan Fei naturally knew as well.
After leaving the side hall, Yan Fei immediately lowered his voice and asked a young eunuch, “What happened?”
The young eunuch, his face showing some panic, replied, “I don’t know the specifics, but it seems the Crown Prince hasn’t left the palace yet and has appeared in Consort Yi’s palace.”
Hearing this, Yan Fei nodded and said, “I understand. The Princess has just fallen asleep. Don’t wake her. You may leave now.”
After that, Yan Fei tiptoed back to the inner chamber.
That night, no one slept in Weiyang Palace. The Empress returned in the middle of the night, pale-faced and with red eyes, and faint sobs could be heard from inside the palace.
As soon as the Empress returned, Mu Yunge opened her eyes, looking completely bewildered.
“Xiao Xi, what’s that sound? It sounds like someone is crying.” Mu Yunge said, looking at Yan Fei.
Hearing this, Yan Fei hesitated for a moment before saying, “Your Highness, it seems the Empress is crying. Something must have happened in the palace tonight, and the Empress started crying after returning.”
Upon hearing this, Mu Yunge immediately threw back the covers and said, “I’ll go see Mother.”
Seeing her jump off the bed barefoot, Yan Fei quickly stepped forward, took her feet, and then picked up her shoes and socks to put them on her.
“Princess, slow down. Be careful not to catch a cold.”
After quickly putting on Mu Yunge’s shoes and socks, Yan Fei picked up her padded jacket and helped her put it on.
Before Yan Fei could even fasten the jacket, Mu Yunge ran toward Weiyang Palace.
“Mother! Mother, why are you crying? Who bullied you?”
Mu Yunge rushed into the Empress’s palace.
Seeing Mu Yunge rushing toward her anxiously, the Empress burst into tears, embracing her tightly.
“My Xiao Jiu’er, something’s happened to your Crown Prince Brother!”
Upon hearing this, Mu Yunge immediately asked, “What happened to Crown Prince Brother?”
Hearing this, the Empress was about to tell her about the Crown Prince and the Third Prince when Nanny Zhang coughed softly, reminding her, “Your Majesty, the Princess is still young.”
The Empress immediately realized, suppressing her unease, and said, “Your Crown Prince Brother has angered your father and is going to be punished.”
Mu Yunge immediately said, “Then Xiao Jiu’er will go and talk to Father and ask him not to punish Crown Prince Brother, but to punish Xiao Jiu’er instead!”
Upon hearing this, the Empress cried even harder, “Xiao Jiu’er!”
Having no other choice, Mu Yunge could only reach out and gently pat the Empress’s back.
In her heart, she thought: being deposed as crown prince was better than being beheaded by Zhou Hao later.
But did the Prime Minister Qin really think that this would allow the Second Prince to ascend the throne?
Hmph, he killed Yan Fei’s entire family. For Yan Fei’s sake, she’ll make that old fox die a horrible death!
After staying with the Empress for a long time, Mu Yunge was finally released.
“It’s getting late, Xiao Jiu’er. Go back to sleep. Qi Xi, take the Ninth Princess back.”
Hearing this, Yan Fei immediately stepped forward and nodded: “Ninth Princess, it’s time to rest.”
The night was particularly chilly, and she wasn’t dressed warmly enough; she might catch a cold.
Mu Yunge then stepped out of the Empress’s embrace and comforted her, “Mother, don’t worry, Crown Prince Brother will be alright. You should rest early, too.”
The Empress forced a smile and nodded. Then she watched Mu Yunge leave.
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