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Su Muya stood to the side, glancing at the emperor and then at Su Muhan kneeling on the ground, wondering why the emperor wouldn't see him. Was it to punish him?

No, the Emperor wouldn't make such a fuss in the entire capital just to punish one official, especially since they hadn't done anything wrong.

After thinking about it, Su Muya felt that the Emperor was definitely not after this matter, so what was it after?

As Su Muya was pondering, she heard a commotion outside.

A moment later, a man in a yellow robe walked in. When he saw Su Muya, he paused for a moment, seemingly recognizing her but unable to recall who she was.

“Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!”

When the Crown Prince arrived, the other guards all knelt down to pay their respects.

No need for formalities!

The crown prince waved his hand and spoke to the guards.

Then he walked toward the emperor.

"Father!"

The crown prince approached the emperor and bowed.

The Emperor put down his pen, looked up at the Crown Prince, and said indifferently, "What are you doing here?"

"I heard that my seventh brother was assassinated in the palace, so I came here specifically to visit him."

The Crown Prince then bowed to Su Muya, saying, "Greetings, Miss Su."

"You flatter me! Your Highness is too kind!"

Su Muya quickly returned the greeting.

She wondered to herself, what's wrong with the Crown Prince? Why is he being so polite to her?

"Since that's the case, then you may keep me company and have some conversation."

As the emperor spoke, he picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip of tea.

The crown prince nodded and sat down next to the emperor.

Seeing the Crown Prince sit down, Su Muya also sat down, thinking to herself, "This Crown Prince is really cunning. He not only let me stroll around the Imperial Garden, but also made the Emperor chat with me."

"Miss Su, I heard that you saved my seventh brother at the hunting grounds, and I am truly filled with admiration. I also know that my seventh brother's injuries have not yet healed, so how about the Crown Prince accompanies you to the hunting grounds today?"

The emperor asked with a smile.

"Your Majesty is too kind! My rescue of the Seventh Prince was merely incidental and had no other purpose. Besides, hunting is a man's affair; it's best for a frail woman like me not to participate."

Su Muya smiled.

"Ha ha"

The Emperor laughed upon hearing this. "My child, you're so modest. If you didn't participate, the other women would probably be insanely jealous. Don't worry, I just want to take you out for a walk. The hunting competition is in the afternoon; you'll be there to see it and witness the splendor of the hunt."

"I see. Then this humble woman will humbly comply!"

Su Muya said with a smile.

"Um."

The emperor nodded.

"Miss Su, don't you like candied hawthorn skewers? I've had two skewers bought; you can try them later."

As the prince spoke, he had someone bring over a plate of candied hawthorns.

Su Muya's eyes lit up immediately upon seeing the candied hawthorns. "Thank you, Your Highness!"

"Don't mention it!"

The Crown Prince smiled and said, "I remember, back then, you fell in love with me after eating my candied hawthorn."

Upon hearing the emperor's words, Su Muya's face immediately flushed.

"Miss Su, your complexion is rosy; you must have eaten too many sweets, haven't you?"

The emperor suddenly looked at Su Muya.

"Oh, yes, I've been eating more lately, so I look rosy."

Su Muya quickly replied.

"Hehe, is that so? Miss Su, there's no need to be nervous. I'm not a tiger, what are you afraid of?"

The emperor said with a smile, and his gaze towards Su Muya softened.

"No! This humble woman simply doesn't understand why Your Majesty asks such a question."

Su Muya quickly explained that she didn't know why the emperor would suddenly bring this up.

"Haha, Miss Su is as humorous as ever!"

The emperor laughed heartily. "Alright, I still have some official business to attend to. Later, you and the crown prince go to the hunting grounds!"

"Yes!"

Su Muya smiled and agreed.

"Alright, you can leave now!"

The emperor then gave further instructions.

"I obey your command!"

After speaking, Su Muya bowed and withdrew.

After Su Muya left, the Crown Prince looked at the Emperor and said, "Father, isn't your arrangement too biased towards Su Muhan?"

"This is your mother's decision, and I can't stop her. I've already made it clear that even if I disagree, your mother will forcefully betroth her to Su Muhan."

The emperor sighed and said.

"Then why didn't Mother consider Father's wishes?"

The crown prince was somewhat angry.

"Because your mother wants to use this to force you to marry her sooner."

The emperor said calmly, he had already expected the crown prince to react this way, and he only hoped that the crown prince could accept the crown princess as soon as possible.

“I disagree.”

The Crown Prince resolutely refused; he had no intention of marrying Su Muhan's sister!

"You have no choice but to agree. You know your mother's personality very well. If you don't do as she wishes, she might really turn against you."

The emperor said with a frown.

"Then Father should think of a way to stop this arranged marriage!"

"That's what the Crown Prince said."

"Father has already done it."

The emperor replied calmly that this was all he could do now. He knew that the empress would definitely say something good to the imperial concubine, which was why he had sent the crown prince to persuade him.

"What? Father Emperor has already...!"

The crown prince's eyes widened in surprise; he hadn't expected the emperor to have made such a plan.

"That's right."

The emperor nodded. He knew the crown prince would be angry, but he had no choice. He had to get the crown prince to accept the crown princess; otherwise, his throne would be threatened sooner or later.

"Father, are you willing to sacrifice your own son to protect Mother?"

The crown prince looked at the emperor and asked.

The emperor remained silent, but he also felt uneasy.

However, he has already made his choice.

"Your Majesty, I implore you, Your Majesty, not to make Su Muya the Crown Princess!"

"That's what the Crown Prince said."

The emperor frowned and did not immediately agree.

"Although I haven't said it, I still feel somewhat bothered by Su Muya, so..."

"Alright. You don't need to worry about this matter anymore. I know what I'm doing."

The emperor interrupted the crown prince.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Just do as I say."

The crown prince gritted his teeth and said nothing more.

The banquet was held in the center of the Imperial Garden.

At this hour, the Imperial Garden is already filled with all sorts of exquisite and delicious food.

Su Muya secretly enjoyed the various foods.

This palace banquet was even more delicious and had a more artistic atmosphere than the Empress's banquet.

She secretly rejoiced, thankful that she was attending the banquet in Su Muya's place this time; otherwise, Su Muya would certainly not have been able to enjoy it.