The Virtuous Concubine

How could the Eighth Prince dare to accept this accusation? If he didn't explain it clearly today, his reputation would become that of a hypocrite.

His face showed pain. "Your Highness, I have been... all thanks to the good governance of Imperial Concubine De Zhao. How can I not be grateful and respectful? If there is any purpose, Imperial Concubine De Zhao is kind and virtuous, and has a good reputation in the palace. I am alone and I long for a little care from the Imperial Concubine. That's all."

He was quite frank and said frankly that it was thanks to Concubine De Zhao that he was able to live well and not lose his dignity as a prince.

As for the prince's ridicule of him for disrespecting Concubine Hui and her son and for trying to climb up the social ladder, he chose to keep silent about it.

Moreover, the prince, like him, has lost his mother. He is showing weakness and acting pitiful like this. In theory, the prince who has the same experience as him should empathize with him and feel sympathy for him!

But no matter how you look at it, the Eighth Prince never expected that the Crown Prince had other feelings for Malu.

Upon hearing this, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will only become angry and ashamed.

The prince looked at the Eighth Prince, a trace of anger flashed in his eyes, and he said sternly: "Old Eighth Prince, I think you have drunk too much and are talking nonsense here! Who in the palace dares to do you anything? Who dares to say anything bad about you? Using this as an excuse to cling to Concubine De Zhao is too low! Don't think that I can't see your little tricks."

The Eighth Prince's heart tightened, and he quickly said, "Your Highness, please calm down. I have no intention of flattering you. I just sincerely respect the Imperial Concubine."

The prince sneered and said, "Humph, everyone knows what is hidden in your sincere respect. This prince warns you to stay away from Concubine De Zhao. If I see you doing anything improper again, I will not let you off easily."

The Eighth Prince lowered his head unwillingly, his heart filled with resentment.

What could he be thinking? What could he be doing?

But the prince was so arrogant, he knew he couldn't argue anymore, otherwise the prince would only get angrier and angrier.

The fourth brother said he would kick me if he wanted to. If I were beaten to death today, no one would stand up for me!

The Eighth Prince clenched his fists and swore secretly in his heart. When the Crown Prince saw that the Eighth Prince was no longer talking, he thought that the Eighth Prince had been intimidated by him, so he continued to move forward with the guard of honor.

Chen Xin, who was beside the crown prince, did not move and stayed where he was. After the procession had gone far away, he respectfully saluted the Eighth Prince, then pointed in the opposite direction of the Yonghe Palace and said to the Eighth Prince: "Eighth Prince, please don't be offended. Please come in!"

The Eighth Prince was so angry at the Crown Prince and the servants who looked down on him that he almost felt dizzy. He just wanted to get close to Concubine De Zhao, but the Crown Prince stopped him!

The other person’s own child didn’t say anything, so why should he, a child who also lost his mother, argue with me!

But he also understood that he couldn't force it at this time. The Eighth Prince sighed lightly, turned around and walked in the direction Chen Xin pointed.

Now, he couldn't even afford to offend a servant around the prince. How could he not be anxious? He still had to find someone to back him up!

Now, he couldn't even afford to offend a servant around the prince. How could this not make him anxious? He had to find someone to back him up! As the Eighth Prince walked, he was thinking about other candidates.

Chen Xin heaved a sigh of relief when she saw the Eighth Prince leave without making a fuss, and she quickly trotted back to the Crown Prince.

The prince was sitting in the sedan chair with his eyes closed and his head supported by one hand. His high nose bridge and thin lips, every movement and every expression were like a god descending, making people dare not look directly at him.

Chen Xin lowered his head and whispered to the prince, "The road has been cleared."

The prince nodded and said, "Send someone to watch him from now on. If he goes, stop him. If he does it too many times, come and tell me."

Chen Xin almost cried, but he had no choice but to respond, "Yes, Your Highness."

Does His Royal Highness the Crown Prince want Concubine De Zhao to become a lonely person?

Normally, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was somewhat reluctant to see the children of Consort Dezhao go to Yonghe Palace. But now...

Chen Xin shook his head and said, forget it, as a servant, I can’t understand the prince’s thoughts.

The prince himself didn't understand. He felt like his heart was frying in oil, sizzling and disturbing him.

He didn't like the Emperor going to Yonghe Palace, he didn't like anyone occupying her attention, he didn't like - he didn't like anything!

When they arrived at the gate of Yonghe Palace, the prince refused to get off the sedan chair, so the grand procession stopped at the gate of Yonghe Palace.

The maid at the door hurried in to report, and Malu shook his head after hearing it: "Living father!"

Bai Xia and Bai Fu didn't understand, but it didn't stop them from helping Malu clean up. Malu smiled and said, "Don't worry, let's take our time and see who has more patience."

Malu leisurely picked out jewelry and rouge, and changed her clothes twice. Seeing that Bai Xia was getting extremely anxious, she smiled and walked out slowly.

The prince saw Malu from the corner of his eye, and his eyes lit up instantly. Malu did not bow, but with a faint smile on his face, he raised his voice and said, "Your Highness, I am sorry for not welcoming you. But why don't you come in? Or is the Yonghe Palace too small to accommodate Your Highness?"

The prince's face unconsciously spread a brilliant smile, and his youthful spirit instantly came over him. He still did not get off the sedan chair, but only shouted from above: "I will not come if there are flies buzzing!"

Malu laughed softly when she heard this. Although she didn't know about the dispute between the Eighth Prince and the Crown Prince, she realized in an instant that the Crown Prince was talking about the Eighth Prince. She held back her laughter and said, "Some sparrows chirp all day and complain about the noise of flies!"

When the prince heard this, he was stunned at first, and then he laughed.

Malu had already walked to the side of the sedan chair and stretched out his hand: "Come down quickly, there are a lot of people blocking the entrance of Yonghe Palace. If someone doesn't know, they would think you are here to collect a debt."

The prince looked at the hand that Malu extended to him, hesitated for a moment, and finally held Malu's hand and used the force to get off the sedan chair.

"The Imperial Concubine said I am a sparrow?"

The two chatted as they walked. Malu just smiled and said nothing. Bai Fu beside him bravely said, "Your Highness, you may not know that our queen's favorite bird is the sparrow."

A hint of surprise flashed across the prince's eyes. "Oh? Why does the imperial concubine love sparrows so much?"

Malu ordered the palace servants to take the prince to stroll in the garden. When he turned around, he smiled and explained to the prince:

"I wonder if the prince has ever been to Shengjing? The old people in Shengjing said that sparrows are very temperamental birds. If they are locked in a cage overnight, they will die, even if they are fed enough food and water."

The prince understood Malu's meaning immediately and smiled happily: "Although sparrows are small, they are free and lively. Unlike those gorgeous birds, they are locked in cages and lose their true nature."