Read my heart, my whole family was forced to clean up

Inside the magnificent palace, sunlight shines through the carved window lattices and casts patches of light on the marble floor.

The emperor leaned back in his chair, enjoying his rare free time.

The emperor sat alone in the palace, drinking tea, looking very leisurely. He now liked being alone more and more.

As the emperor was drinking happily, his eyes suddenly froze and his face turned extremely pale at that moment, as if he had seen some incredible illusion.

He stood up suddenly, clenched his fingers into fists, and questioned with disbelief in his voice, "Why...why did you suddenly return to the palace? Didn't I order you to...get rid of the concubine's child? Why is he still alive, and even held in your arms in front of me?"

Concubine Shu lowered her eyes slightly, but she did not back down, and her voice was soft but firm.

"It is difficult for me to obey your order. That is an innocent life, the blood of the emperor and the concubine. I cannot bear to do it, and I don't want the emperor's hands to be stained with innocent blood."

The emperor's eyes wavered between anger and struggle. He looked at the child in Concubine Shu's arms. The child's tender face and innocent eyes seemed to silently tell the fragility and preciousness of life.

However, the majesty of the imperial power and the threat from Prime Minister Zhang's family made it difficult for him to let go. He clenched his teeth and spoke in a low and dangerous voice.

"You are challenging my authority, you know that? This child may become a stumbling block in my future. You are only making it more difficult for me."

Concubine Shu raised her head, her eyes flashing with determination.

"I understand, but I also believe that the emperor still has mercy in his heart. This child may be a touch of warmth in the emperor's heart, adding a touch of humanity to this cold palace."

The emperor looked at Concubine Shu with strange eyes.

What are you talking about? Don't you find it disgusting to say this?

"Are you kidding?"

Concubine Shu looked at the dissatisfied emperor and concealed her dissatisfaction.

Are you kidding? Of course not. She wants to survive, give birth to a child, and live a good life with the person she loves outside the palace.

She had had enough of the days in the palace. Shufei's heart was as clear as a mirror. She knew very well that the intrigues and power struggles in the palace were far more cruel than she had imagined.

She had been hurt so much here that she wanted to live for herself for the rest of her life.

The prime minister said that as long as she sent the child back, she would be free.

She wants freedom.

Concubine Shu placed the child on the dragon bed and looked at the furious emperor. "Your Majesty, you should solve the matter between you and the imperial concubine by yourselves. You were the one who wronged me in the beginning. I don't have any demands now. I just want to live in peace."

Having said that, Concubine Shu turned and left.

The emperor looked at the disappeared Concubine Shu, "???"

How did she appear and how did she leave? Was there a secret passage in his bedroom?

"Wow wow wow wow."

The little prince burst into tears. The emperor looked at the crying child with murderous intent in his eyes.

The emperor stared at the baby in front of him angrily, thinking about what Concubine Shu had just said. His hands clenched unconsciously, and his heart was full of contradictions.

At this time, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the door, and the guard came in hurriedly to report: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Zhang wants to see you."

The emperor frowned, a hint of annoyance flashed in his eyes, "What is he doing here?"

You arrived just in time, huh.

The emperor looked at the crying little prince and thought of Prime Minister Zhang. He did not feel any sympathy in his heart. No matter what, this child was a potential threat and must not be kept.

"No, I have something to do." The emperor said coldly.

Prime Minister Zhang walked quickly into the bedroom, knelt down and saluted, "Your Highness."

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The emperor looked at Prime Minister Zhang with sharp eyes, "Prime Minister, you are so brave to come in without notifying us, haha."

"This... Your Majesty, I have something important to tell you. I... Hey, why is there a child crying?" Prime Minister Zhang leaned his head to look behind the emperor.

"Ah, little prince, Your Majesty, you have found the little prince."

Prime Minister Zhang looked at the emperor excitedly, "Your Majesty, this is really great. The little prince is safe and sound. This is a blessing for the country!"

The emperor looked at him coldly and said, "This is my family affair. The prime minister does not need to interfere."

Prime Minister Zhang kowtowed hurriedly, "Your Majesty is right. However, this little prince is the dragon vein, and it concerns the safety of the country. Now that the little prince has been found, his identity should be determined as soon as possible to correct his status."

The emperor was silent for a moment, "The identity will be confirmed naturally."

"Your Majesty, you only have one prince, wuwuwuwu Your Majesty..."

Prime Minister Zhang started to cry as he spoke. He wiped his tears and said, "The court officials thought that Your Majesty didn't like the little prince, but it turned out to be all fake. Your Majesty still cares about him, right? I knew it, wuwuwuwu."

The emperor suppressed his rage.

Do you like him? Of course not, because he was born to the imperial concubine and is the grandson of the prime minister.

Even if he was born to a palace maid, the emperor would be very happy.

"Okay, Prime Minister, you don't need to say any more." The emperor interrupted impatiently, "The little prince was just frightened and needs to rest. You can leave first."

Prime Minister Zhang nodded, "Yes, yes, yes, the emperor is right. Let's quickly return the child to the imperial concubine."

The emperor was stunned.

Return to the imperial concubine?

Under Prime Minister Zhang's gaze, the emperor nodded in agreement with difficulty.

After Prime Minister Zhang left, the emperor turned and looked at the little prince, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"Come here, send the little prince back to the imperial concubine's palace and assign someone to take care of him." The emperor ordered, "No one is allowed to approach the little prince without my order."

The guards responded, carefully picked up the little prince, and left the bedroom.

The emperor stood there, secretly thinking about his next plan.

The existence of this little prince undoubtedly brought more variables to the situation in the court.

He must find a way to protect his throne while also guarding against Prime Minister Zhang's ambitions.

A few days later, the little prince was in good health under the careful care of the imperial concubine.

However, the emperor never came to visit him. Zhang Wanxin was very dissatisfied with this and decided to talk to the emperor.

That day, Zhang Wanxin brought the little prince to the emperor's bedroom. The emperor was reviewing memorials in his study, and when he heard the imperial concubine's arrival, he frowned slightly.

"Your Majesty, your servant pays respect to you," Zhang Wanxin said with a salute.

"Is there something wrong?" the emperor asked without raising his head.

"Your Majesty, why haven't you come to visit the little prince?" Zhang Wanxin asked sadly.

The emperor raised his head and glanced at the imperial concubine. "I am busy with affairs and don't have time."

"Doesn't the emperor even care about his own son?" Zhang Wanxin said indignantly. She took a handkerchief, wiped her tears, and said very sadly.

The emperor was annoyed. "How dare you! I know my limits."

Zhang Wanxin couldn't help but shed tears when she saw this. "Your Majesty, how could you do this to us mother and son..."

Zhang Wanxin began to sob. Looking at the imperial concubine's charming crying, the emperor reflected on himself.

Was he being too harsh on this mother and son?