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However, Xiao Yu was already grown up, and it was indeed inappropriate for him to stay in the palace. After observing the situation, she smiled and expressed her gratitude, saying, "I will listen to His Majesty."
After sending off the Emperor, Song Feiwan quietly became a transparent person, listening to Concubine Rong and Xiao Yu talk for a long time. Xiao Yu was tight-lipped; most of what he discussed were the customs and traditions of Beirong, with little mention of his own matters. Song Feiwan couldn't help but feel a bit bored.
It was only when Concubine Rong showed signs of fatigue that Xiao Yu took his leave and went to the Heavenly Palace. Song Feiwan then settled into a side hall of the Bixiao Palace. She felt no sleepiness and gazed out at the tranquil bamboo forest, carefully reflecting on her actions from earlier that day. After confirming that there were no mistakes, she felt somewhat relieved.
The palace appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, it was fraught with hidden dangers. She had no idea how long she would be staying here. Compared to the palace, the court outside was where the real storms brewed.
Song Taipeng gathered all the family members together, including the still-injured Song Mingyuan, and gravely shared the news he had received. The three of them widened their eyes in shock, their faces turning as pale as paper.
The Crown Prince is still alive? How could this be possible! Song Shuyou's body trembled along with her voice. "Father, are you sure?"
Song Taipeng replied firmly, "Yes! The Emperor saw the Crown Prince in the imperial study yesterday, and Concubine Rong took him to Bixiao Palace! Countless eyes witnessed it! The entire palace and court are in an uproar; surely by tomorrow it will reach the ears of the common people!"
"What about Song Feiwan?" Song Shuyou asked anxiously.
"She has also entered the palace and was personally welcomed by Prime Minister Rong and the Chief Justice! She has settled down in Bixiao Palace!"
Song Shuyou was so shocked she couldn't speak. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Li Shi swaying unsteadily and quickly reached out to support her.
"Mother?!"
Li Shi was filled with both anger and fear. After a few moments, she managed to regain her voice: "How can this Song Feiwan have such good fortune! The battle-honored Crown Prince has returned! What are we going to do now?"
Song Taipeng anxiously snapped back: "You ask me? Who should I ask?!"
Still unwilling to believe it, Song Shuyou pressed on: "Song Feiwan is settled down; she wasn't placed under house arrest? She hasn't been punished?"
Song Taipeng furrowed his brows. "Of course not."
Song Shuyou was on the verge of madness. "How is that possible! She is clearly an imposter pretending to be the beloved of Prince Chen. Why hasn’t Prince Chen exposed her? Could he also be an imposter?"
Song Taipeng was taken aback and scolded her, "What nonsense are you talking about! The Emperor, the Imperial Concubine, the Rong family, and even the Imperial Physician have all confirmed it! That is undoubtedly Prince Chen, Xiao Yu!"
Song Shuyou couldn't figure it out. "How did Song Feiwan manage to deceive even Prince Chen?"
Li sighed, "This is not the time to think about that. Song Feiwan sees us as thorns in her side. Ever since she married into Prince Chen's residence, she hasn't returned. Now that she has Prince Chen backing her, she will definitely be even more arrogant and won't dare to act against us, right?"
The expressions of the group grew increasingly grave.
Song Taipeng said, "I am just a fifth-rank Censor; if Prince Chen wanted to kill me, it would be as easy as squashing an ant."
Li's face fell. "Then what should we do? Song Feiwan is so cold-blooded; apologizing to her won't work!"
Song Shuyou vehemently declared, "I refuse to beg that wretched woman! There must be another way!"
Song Mingyuan added, "That's right! We still have His Royal Highness the Crown Prince on our side!"
Song Shuyou's eyes lit up. "Yes! Not only the Crown Prince, but there are also many who don't want Prince Chen to return alive. As long as we play our cards right, we might be able to turn the situation around! Father, I have a plan."
The family began to discuss their strategy in detail.
Inside Bixiao Palace, Song Feiwan had changed her bed and slept uneasily that night.
In the early morning, she groggily opened her eyes and was suddenly confronted by a ghastly face looming close to her!
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