Chapter 59: Oh! It turns out that the Crown Grandson was just talking (1 / 2)
The old emperor took a deep breath and said to the commander of the Imperial Guard, “Go and summon the Crown Prince.”
“My father called for me?”
The Crown Prince shook his head, trying to dispel the shock of the phrase “abandon the court and the title of Crown Grandson” from his mind. He stepped forward a few paces, positioning himself conspicuously between the two rows of officials.
Usually, this was not a problem, but at this moment…
The Crown Prince’s heart suddenly sank, sensing an ominous premonition. “Let’s leave from the other side…” he muttered, intending to sneak away.
Before he could finish giving the order, he heard Xu Yanmiao’s voice:
[“Hmm? Why is the Crown Prince stepping out?”]
[“Probably summoned by the old emperor. Poor Crown Prince, he doesn’t even know yet that his eldest grandson is gone. He loves his daughters so much—he just bought them rouge and powder yesterday. It’s clear how much he cherishes his children. When he finds out…”]
[“Wait, what?”]