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New Year's Eve is a day for family reunions, but for those in the palace, it feels like just another year has passed. However, everything that happened today made them realize that if one has the Emperor's favor in this harem, they possess everything. On such a day and night, it was destined to be sleepless, as everyone pondered their future.
The next day, when the three of them woke up, the sky was already bright. After they finished washing up, before they could have breakfast, Consort Xi sent Yun Ruo to take Little Prince back. Mu Junqi felt reluctant and held onto him tightly, unwilling to let go. Although she understood in her heart, she just didn't want to. Mo Xiao Li beside her felt helpless as she looked at Mu Junqi's tearful expression and couldn't bear to say much.
However, Yun Ruo did not think this way. She respectfully said, "Empress, I know you are reluctant to part with Little Prince, but the Empress Dowager has already given the order. If you defy the Empress Dowager, I really have no choice—" As she spoke, she glanced at Mo Xiao Li, her eyes filled with timidity and respect.
Ziyue beside them was somewhat displeased. She looked at Mu Junqi and then at Yun Ruo and said, "You speak so eloquently. Our lady can send him over herself; at least let us have breakfast first."
"Ziyue, step back—" Unexpectedly, Mu Junqi suddenly reprimanded.
Ziyue lowered her head and took a step back. Only then did Mo Xiao Li speak up: "In that case, take him back but be sure to ensure Little Prince's safety."
Yun Ruo immediately knelt on the ground and respectfully said, "I understand, Your Majesty. Empress, I take my leave."
As she spoke, she took Little Prince from Huixin's arms. Little Prince seemed to sense something and suddenly began to cry. Mu Junqi felt heartbroken but understood that she couldn't act on her feelings now; she could only watch him leave with tears in her eyes. Just as they reached the door, Mo Xiao Li suddenly called out: "Wait—"
Yun Ruo stopped and turned back to look at him, lowering her head as she asked: "Your Majesty, do you have any further instructions?"
"Leave the child here; you go back first. I will handle the rest," he said as he signaled Ziyue to come forward and take Little Prince from Yun Ruo's arms.
Yun Ruo panicked and hurriedly asked: "Your Majesty, this is an order from the Empress Dowager..."
"Impudent! I will do as I please; do you need a servant like you to dictate my actions? Li Fusheng, take this servant to Shenxing Division for punishment!" Mo Xiao Li suddenly shouted angrily.
No one expected the Emperor to suddenly become angry, and everyone hurriedly knelt on the ground, saying in unison, "Your Majesty, please calm down, Your Majesty, please calm down—"
Beside them, Mu Junqi looked at Mo Xiao Li with a complex expression, but it was hard to suppress the fact that she no longer needed to take the Little Prince away from her side. The Little Prince immediately stopped crying when he returned to the Empress Dowager's arms. Seeing his little face twitching, her heart ached as she held him tighter.
Li Fusheng looked at Yun Ruo and said, "Aren't you going to apologize to the Emperor?!"
Yun Ruo did not expect the Emperor to suddenly change his mind. When she heard that she would be sent to the Shenxing Division, she was so frightened that she nearly lost her senses. Hearing Li Fusheng say this, she hurriedly knelt and said, "Your Majesty, forgive me. I spoke thoughtlessly. Please spare me, I beg you—"
Mo Xiao Li waved her hand and said, "Alright, you can leave."
Yun Ruo could only leave slowly in fear and trepidation. Once she left, Mu Junqi asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, you..."
"There's no need to say more. Today I will go find the Empress Dowager to clarify this matter. You don't need to worry; since I promised to go, I will definitely do it. If there’s nothing else today, then you should stay here and not go out. Leave everything else to me."
Mu Junqi looked at him with some emotion and after a moment of silence said, "If this matter is really so difficult for you, perhaps I can..."
"There’s no need for that. The Empress Dowager certainly understands our thoughts; she will agree. Don't worry, I will take my leave now." He comforted her with these words before turning to leave.
Until he left, Mu Junqi remained standing in that position, looking at the door until Ziyue reminded her to come inside. After simply having breakfast, she stayed by the Little Prince's side as if just watching him brought her immense happiness.
Meanwhile, in Jinghe Palace, Mo Xiao Li stared with a serious expression at the Empress Dowager sitting beside her. The Empress Dowager remained silent, occasionally nibbling on the pastries on the table. Finally, unable to contain her impatience any longer, the Empress Dowager asked, "My son, why have you come to my palace so early without saying anything? What is going on?"
"......"
"Is it because of the Little Prince?"
"How do you know?"
"Do you think I, as the Empress Dowager, stay in this palace all day and know nothing? I actually pity that girl Xi Er. You are now completely focused on the Empress; have you ever considered how the many concubines in the harem feel about this? What do all the officials in the court think? As a ruler, how can you forget your responsibilities because of personal feelings?" the Empress Dowager said earnestly.
After hearing the Empress Dowager's words, Mo Xiao Li suddenly stood up and said, "Empress Dowager, you clearly know why this is happening. I do not like any of those women in the harem. If it weren't for this emperor's identity, I would only marry her as my wife in this lifetime. Everything I do is for you. Now, I am doing everything according to your instructions; what more do you want?"
The Empress Dowager was obviously shocked, looking incredulously at her son whom she had raised. Who would have thought he would become like this because of a single woman? She felt a mix of anger and frustration and stood up as well, saying, "Yes, it was I who made you emperor, but when have you ever listened to me? Now that you've grown up and gained power, you think I'm a burden. Since we've reached this point in our conversation, let me tell you: Han Zhe must never grow up by her side unless I am dead!"
Seeing the atmosphere between them growing tense, Jingxi hurriedly stepped forward to mediate: "Empress Dowager, please don't let this matter upset your health. The Emperor just spoke out of turn—" Then looking at Mo Xiao Li, he added, "Your Majesty, quickly apologize to the Empress Dowager. Where does such anger between mother and son come from?"
The Empress Dowager huffed in anger and looked away, saying, "In that case, you may leave first." With that, she prepared to leave.
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