Chapter 1259 - 1068: Seize the Opportunity
In the Imperial Garden, the Emperor and Prince Ping each held a child in their arms, carefully soothing them. After the twins stopped crying, the Emperor cast a dissatisfied glance at Noble Consort An.
"It was I who ordered the children to play in the Imperial Garden—are you planning to punish me along with them?"
"Children being a bit mischievous is perfectly normal. You’re already a grandmother, so why are you still fussing over a three-year-old child? Truly, the older you get, the more regressive you become. Go back to your palace and reflect thoroughly."
As he spoke, he turned his gaze to the likes of Consort Xian.
"And you lot—none of you tried to intervene, just standing by and watching the drama unfold like it was entertainment. You lack the dignity of a palace mistress. All of you should return to your rooms and reflect for me."
The Emperor, having heard of the incident, was genuinely angry.
Of the twins, while he had a particular fondness for Daomang who resembled her birth mother closely, he also cherished Daomiao, who was fostered with the Gu Family. On hearing that Daomiao had been encircled and captured by palace maids, the thought of the little one’s helplessness pained him deeply.
After finishing, he paid no heed to the darkened expressions of the four consorts and departed the Imperial Garden, carrying an still-sniffling Daomang.
Prince Ping let out a cold snort, then followed suit with Daomiao in his arms.
Perched on their Imperial Grandfather’s and Grandfather’s shoulders, Daomang and Daomiao exchanged a glance, their eyes glinting with a light of satisfaction. Then, they pretended to look pitiful, resting their little heads meekly.
The four consorts, publicly reprimanded by the Emperor, felt as though they had swallowed flies, the news spreading swiftly across all corners like it had wings.
When the Crown Prince and his brothers heard, they rubbed their temples, feeling exasperated.