After the prince was able to travel through time, he stopped rolling!

"The prince stayed in the general's mansion last night?" After hearing the report from the secret guard, Emperor Xuanyuan showed a hint of surprise on his face.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The secret guard replied respectfully.

"Okay, got it. Go away." Emperor Xuanyuan waved his hand, signaling the secret guards to retreat.

In fact, Emperor Xuanyuan had never ignored the prince, but the prince didn't know it. In the past two months, the prince had changed so much that sometimes he even felt that the person in front of him was no longer the prince he was familiar with, but after confirmation, he was sure that the person in front of him was his biological son.

"Your Majesty, it's time to eat." Eunuch Xiao Yuanzi carefully reminded Emperor Xuanyuan.

"Well, send someone to see if the prince has returned to the East Palace? Ask him to come and have dinner with me." Emperor Xuanyuan ordered.

"Yes." Eunuch Xiao Yuanzi responded, turned around and left in a hurry, walking towards the East Palace. He thought to himself: It seems that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has a special status in His Majesty's mind!

When Xiao Yuanzi arrived at the East Palace, he was shocked by the scene before him, just like Xiao Yi at the beginning. Although he had heard about some changes in the East Palace before, he was still very surprised after seeing it with his own eyes.

"I really don't know how His Majesty will deal with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince after seeing the current state of the Eastern Palace..."

Father-in-law Xiao Yuanzi was secretly worried in his heart.

Eunuch Xiao Yuanzi stood at the gate of the East Palace, looking at the surrounding environment, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He thought of the East Palace in the past. Although it was majestic at that time, it was more solemn and peaceful. But now, it is full of vitality and vigor, as if a brand new world is being born.

"Has your Crown Prince returned?" Eunuch Xiao Yuanzi asked the guard at the door.

"Eunuch Xiaoyuanzi, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has just returned." The guard replied respectfully.

At this time, Xiao Dezi hurried over. In the palace, Xiao Yuanzi was one of the highest-ranking eunuchs, so Xiao Dezi had been serving him very carefully.

"Father-in-law, you're here! If you have anything to say, just send someone to tell me. There's no need for you to come here in person." Xiao Dezi said with a smile on his face.

Eunuch Xiao Yuanzi smiled and shook his head: "You are so sweet. His Majesty sent me to see if His Highness has returned? Let His Highness the Crown Prince go and have lunch with His Majesty."

Xiao Dezi nodded quickly and said, "Oh, so that's how it is. Please wait a moment, eunuch. I will report to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Having said that, Xiao Dezi turned around and walked quickly into the East Palace.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, are you ready?" Xiao Dezi asked Xuanyuan Ruize softly outside the Crown Prince's bedroom. Ever since the Crown Prince was able to travel through time and space, he had a little secret and would not let anyone into his bedroom. The Crown Prince took care of everything in the bedroom by himself. At first, the palace maids and eunuchs, led by Xiao Dezi, were terrified.

"Eunuch Xiao Dezi, did we do something wrong?" Why couldn't His Royal Highness the Crown Prince bear to see these people go in and serve him? In the past, the little prince's food, clothing, housing and transportation were all taken care of by these palace maids and eunuchs, not to mention cleaning the bedroom.

"Don't spread rumors. Not a single word of the Eastern Palace's affairs can be spread outside. If anyone outside hears even a single word, you'll lose your head."

Xiao Dezi was humble in front of Xuanyuan Ruize, but he was confident in front of these palace maids and eunuchs. After all, he was the one who served the prince personally and had a say.

The prince takes him with him wherever he goes, so of course he has to share the prince's worries.

Hearing what Xiao Dezi said, the palace maids and eunuchs turned pale with fear and nodded quickly, saying that they would keep their mouths shut. They knew Xiao Dezi's position in the palace very well, and if they really angered him, the consequences would be disastrous.

Xiao Dezi nodded with satisfaction, and then continued to stand at the door waiting for Xuanyuan Ruize's response. After a while, Xuanyuan Ruize finally said, "I'm ready and can leave."

After hearing this, Xiao Dezi immediately said respectfully: "Then please move, Your Highness. The carriage is ready and the Emperor is waiting for you." After saying that, he stepped aside to let Xuanyuan Ruize walk out of the bedroom.

Xuanyuan Ruize looked at Xiao Dezi and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Although he was still young, he was mature and steady beyond his age. Perhaps this was the training of palace life.

Thinking of this, Xuanyuan Ruize shook his head helplessly, thinking: "I still have to find a way to let my father abolish my position as crown prince as soon as possible!" It's a pity that he is still young now. Even if he doesn't become the crown prince, he can't leave the palace and set up another residence. He has to wait another three years.

Although he thought so in his heart, he did not stop and walked straight towards the Yangxin Palace.

At this time, Xiao Yuanzi had already returned to the Yangxin Palace in advance and respectfully reported to Emperor Xuanyuan: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will be here soon."

Emperor Xuanyuan nodded slightly and ordered: "Ask the imperial kitchen to prepare more dishes that the prince likes." Thinking of how greedy Xuanyuan Ruize was when he was young, he couldn't help but immerse himself in memories.

At that time, the Queen looked at the two or three-year-old Xuanyuan Ruize with worry and said, "Your Majesty, do you think our Rui'er will become a fat boy in the future?"

Emperor Xuanyuan smiled and comforted her, "Don't worry, Yu'er. I am so strong and healthy. Rui'er will definitely be fine in the future."

The young Xuanyuan Ruize opened his big innocent eyes and repeated in a childish voice: "Fat fat fat..."

"Your Majesty, the prince is here!" Xiao Yuanzi's voice interrupted Emperor Xuanyuan's memories.

"Just let him in!"

Xuanyuan Ruize entered the Yangxin Palace and bowed to Emperor Xuanyuan.

"Father"

"Come and sit!"

Emperor Xuanyuan smiled and asked him to take a seat, then asked him about his recent life with concern.

Xuanyuan Ruize answered Emperor Xuanyuan's questions politely, but his eyes kept drifting towards the sumptuous dishes on the table.

Before Emperor Xuanyuan even started eating, Xuanyuan Ruize couldn't wait to start enjoying the food.

Emperor Xuanyuan looked at Xuanyuan Ruize who was eating voraciously, feeling deeply moved. It had been a long time since the prince had been like this.

He knew that the prince had been living cautiously ever since the queen's death, but as an emperor, he was more than just a father.

He thought of Xuanyuan Ruize when he was a child. That lovely child has now grown up.

"Rui'er, where have you learned etiquette? Look at yourself now, do you still look like a prince?"

Emperor Xuanyuan also said somewhat helplessly.

"Father, isn't it good to do whatever you want like this? I am very happy now."

Xuanyuan Ruize almost said directly: Please depose me from my position as crown prince!

"Alas, I guess your injury hasn't fully healed yet, take good care of yourself!"

Emperor Xuanyuan sighed, thinking how this child became less and less sensible as he grew older. But when he saw the scars on his body, he felt distressed again.

"Rui'er, I know you are suffering, but as a child of the royal family, you must bear certain responsibilities. You must remember that you are not only my son, but also the future emperor."

Xuanyuan Ruize raised his head and looked at Emperor Xuanyuan, with a hint of confusion and pain in his eyes.

"Father, I don't want to be the crown prince. I just want to live a free and easy life."

Emperor Xuanyuan frowned and his expression turned serious.

"Rui'er, do you know what your words mean? You are responsible for the future of the entire country. You cannot abandon your responsibilities because of your personal preferences."

Xuanyuan Ruize lowered his head and stopped talking. He knew that he could not change reality and could only accept the arrangement of fate silently.

"Forget it, take care of your body first."

Emperor Xuanyuan stood up and slowly left the room.

Xuanyuan Ruize looked at Emperor Xuanyuan's departing back, his heart filled with contradictions and struggles.