0p0 Chapter 768 Mu Xin Nuan Enters the Palace!
Chapter 768 Mu Xin Nuan Enters the Palace!
Duanmu Chuze, however, simply held the Empress like a child and remained silent.
Sensing the faint resentment emanating from the child, the Empress's heart softened.
Since he doesn't like it, their constant pressure on him is probably not a good thing.
In the past, the Empress had wondered if Mu Xin Nuan was arrogant because of the Emperor's favor, which was why she couldn't tolerate the existence of other women.
But now, looking at her son's actions, especially the look in his eyes just now, the Empress was truly shocked.
Such persistence and determination could never be controlled by a woman.
The Empress sighed softly, "Alright, get up now. I understand what you mean. When your father wakes up, I'll try to persuade him for you."
Duanmu Chuze was somewhat surprised. When he looked up, the Empress gently touched his head. "You, your mother has spoiled you too much over the years, making you a bit unruly. You even dare to talk back to your father. Fortunately, nothing happened this time. If something had really happened, I think you would have regretted it too late."
"Yes, Mother, I know I was wrong."
"Alright, sit down first."
Fortunately, all was well. After the Emperor woke up, his complexion improved considerably. When he saw Duanmu Chuze standing behind the Empress, he snorted coldly and ignored him.
When the Duke of Lu and the others saw that the emperor had woken up, they breathed a sigh of relief. After listening to the emperor give some instructions, they withdrew together.
Finally out of the Imperial Study, all three of them instinctively wiped away their sweat.
Such synchronized movements caused the group to exchange glances and chuckle wryly to themselves.
"Lord Mu, it's fortunate that you reacted quickly. Otherwise, I'm afraid His Highness the Crown Prince's actions just now would have really angered the Emperor and your Mu family."
"It's not really Lord Mu's fault. You and I can both see clearly that this was His Highness the Crown Prince's own decision." Chu Qinghe also sighed softly. "However, to be treated so well by His Highness the Crown Prince, I wonder if Mu's Anuan is a blessing or a curse."
If it were an ordinary man, there would be nothing wrong with him doting on his wife alone.
Take Mu Chang'an for example.
The problem is, the one who now wants to dote on someone exclusively is the Crown Prince.
That's a big problem.
However, after this incident, it is believed that the Emperor and Empress will not push the Crown Prince too hard.
At least, it was not hard to tell from the Empress's tone that she did not blame Mu Xin Nuan.
"I should thank General Chu just now. I don't know what came over me today, Your Highness. I was really a bit impulsive."
Duke Lu glanced at the two men and thought it would be better to do them a favor.
After all, these two are related to the royal family by marriage, and in a sense, their status is quite similar to his.
"My wife went to the palace yesterday and heard that Her Majesty the Empress intends to summon the Crown Princess to the palace. She said that there are several good candidates and she wants to discuss them with the Crown Princess. I suppose the Crown Prince must have heard this news and that's why he couldn't sit still."
Chu Qinghe nodded, then stroked his beard. "The Crown Prince is a man of true character. Lord Mu can rest assured, he is absolutely devoted to your Anuan."
Why does this sound so awkward?
Mu Chang'an managed a forced smile. The three of them, each with their own thoughts, left the palace gates.
Upon returning to his residence, Duke Lu immediately summoned his wife to his study and ordered her to completely abandon any thought of marrying the Wang family's daughter into the Eastern Palace.
At first, Madam Wang was puzzled, but after understanding the reason, she stopped asking questions.
After returning home, Chu Qinghe told his wife to inform her family that it was best not to have any hope regarding this matter.
As Mu Chang'an walked, he was almost at the Mu residence when he ordered someone to go to the Chang Le Prince's residence.
Mu Chang'an recounted the Crown Prince's words and actions in the palace, and Mu Xin Nuan's face turned pale with fright!
"He really said that? My God, I thought he was just joking."
Mu Chang'an's expression hardened slightly. "A'Nuan, did the Crown Prince say this before?"
"Yes, but at the time I thought he was just joking to make me happy. How could I have known that he would actually dare to say those words in front of the Emperor?"
"There's no use worrying now that things have come to this. It seems you'll definitely be going to the palace tomorrow. When that happens, you'd better think carefully about what the Emperor says, and don't make him too angry."
"Yes, Father, I understand."
That night, Duanmu Chuze stayed in the palace to take care of the emperor and did not return home.
According to the Grand Eunuch, that night, after His Highness the Crown Prince played a game of Go with the Emperor, the father and son sat on the couch and talked in low voices. Later, the Emperor even laughed several times.
In just one night, the way the Emperor looked at Duanmu Chuze changed again.
If Duanmu Chuze's persistence during the day angered the Emperor, then his words and actions that night, which revealed his filial piety, softened the Emperor's heart.
He was not unaware of his son's good qualities, but in the Emperor's view, valuing a woman too much was not necessarily a good thing.
Fortunately, the Emperor did not have any prejudice against Mu Xin Nuan.
Otherwise, Mu Xin Nuan would truly be in grave danger.
The next morning, Mu Xin Nuan took Xiao Zong Hua into the palace.
Because the emperor was slightly unwell, the morning court session was cancelled that day.
The Emperor rested in Chengqian Palace.
When Mu Xin Nuan arrived, the Empress was also there. Duanmu Chu Ze was helping the Emperor with his grooming. His movements were skilled and efficient. Although it was just a servant's action, the way he did it made it look handsome and noble.
"Ah Nuan is here?"
"Yes, Father."
"Come, Zonghua, come to your grandfather."
By this time, Zonghua could already call his grandfather, but he couldn't say it if the character "皇" (huang, meaning emperor) was added.
"Grandpa, hug me."
Mu Xin Nuan quickly stopped him, saying, "Grandfather is unwell and cannot hold you. Besides, you're so big already, aren't you ashamed to be carried like this?"
Xiao Zonghua pouted, looking unhappy.
The Emperor quickly said, "Come here, come up to the bed, let Grandfather give you a hug."
Xiao Zonghua's little mouth twitched, and a smile spread across his eyes. Duanmu Chuze placed Zonghua on the couch, and he immediately kicked off his shoes and snuggled into the Emperor's arms.
Seeing Zonghua's unruly behavior, Mu Xinnuan was a little worried. Fortunately, the Emperor was in a good mood and was not angry. "Zonghua, tell your grandfather what you ate this morning?"
"Vegetable porridge, steamed buns with red bean paste."
"Oh, that's good! But Grandpa hasn't eaten yet, what should we do?"
Zonghua pointed at Mu Xinnuan, "Mother, make it. Mother, porridge, steamed buns with red bean paste."
Mu Xin Nuan smiled, "Zong Hua, who does Mother want to cook for?"
"Grandpa! Grandpa, eat. I'm sick, it hurts."
The atmosphere in Chengqian Palace became even more cheerful because of Xiao Zonghua's arrival.