Xu Zhihuai just wanted Wei Li to take action in person so that he could have a chance to return to Fengdu.
She didn't expect that what she said would actually give Zhu Xuxing the courage to make a desperate move.
"Your Highness, this matter needs long-term consideration."
"I told you, I don't have time anymore."
Zhu Xuxing's cheeks were red, full of unstoppable youthful spirit, and his eyes were piercing, with an innocence that was not afraid of life and death.
Sometimes there is only a thin line between courage and suicide.
"Your Highness..."
The words of persuasion were stuck in my throat.
Zhu Xuxing walked out slowly, holding on to his numb and swollen legs.
Xu Zhihuai's heart trembled, and he hurriedly caught up a few steps. Unexpectedly, he refused to allow her to help him follow, and warned her softly: "I'm going to see my father and mother, so don't follow me too, lest the scene becomes ugly and scares you."
Seeing how serious he was, Xu Zhihuai knew that he couldn't escape tonight.
She hesitated for a moment and then said: "Your Highness, please let me follow you... I will wait for Your Highness outside. I beg Your Highness."
The night is as cool as water, quiet and peaceful.
Zhu Xiuxing's impulse was like a thunder, completely breaking the tranquility.
The emperor was furious, the queen was dizzy, and all the concubines who could speak in front of the emperor rushed over. They were usually sour and jealous and fought endlessly, but today they were united.
Inside and outside the palace, everyone knelt on the ground. With one voice, everyone knelt down and worshiped the emperor. They only asked the emperor to calm down and not depose the prince.
When Xu Zhihuai heard the word "deposed", a few cold sweats broke out on his forehead.
No way?
If Zhu Xiuxing is no longer the prince, then all her efforts will be in vain.
Xu Zhihuai knelt at the back, waiting with a heart hanging in his heart. Unexpectedly, someone suddenly came running from a distance, panting: "Empress, why are you here? Hurry, the Empress and Concubine Yue are waiting to see you."
Xu Zhihuai didn't expect that they would be together. When he entered the side hall, before he could stand firmly on his feet, he felt a gust of wind blowing in front of him. The scent of sandalwood was strong, and it was accompanied by an impatient palm force.
"Snapped!"
There was a crisp sound and the world was spinning.
Xu Zhihuai's eyes were dark and his mind was buzzing.
She was defenseless and was slapped across the face.
In the blink of an eye, someone whispered to dissuade her: "My dear, you can't do this."
The voice that spoke was very familiar, it was Concubine Yue.
The queen slapped her so hard that she almost fell down, and the gold bracelet on her wrist flew out, which made the palace maids pale in fright.
Xu Zhihuai covered his face with one hand, stood firm and raised his head, his eyes red: "Empress..."
"You despicable villain! It must be you! It must be you and the prince who are talking nonsense!"
Concubine Yue was in a panic, and her restless hand hurriedly took the Queen's arm and tried to persuade her. Unexpectedly, she was so strong that she couldn't stop her at all.
"Mother! Now is not the time to hit someone."
"I will beat her to death! The prince used to be such a gentle and quiet person. He never took risks or was reckless..."
Xu Zhihuai listened to the empress's complaints without any disturbance in her heart. She was only worried about the prince.
If the empress is so panicked, it is a bad sign.
It was obvious that she was the one who was beaten, but the queen shed tears first.
"The prince is going to be killed by you!"
Xu Zhihuai covered his face and neither defended nor said anything. Even if Concubine Yue gave her a wink, she remained silent.
The queen fainted just now, and now she's a little confused again.
"Beat this cheap maid to death with a stick! Beat her to death immediately!"
As soon as he said this, a prison guard rushed in outside the door to arrest him.
Concubine Yue scolded: "You stupid thing! What the Queen said is angry!"
No one in the palace knew that Xu Zhihuai was the Crown Prince's favorite woman, and no one dared to take action rashly.
Concubine Yue sent them away with just one word, and ordered her maids to help the queen lie down to rest. When she saw that she was lying down firmly, she came back to find Xu Zhihuai.
"You kid, why are you staying like this today?"
He didn't bow his head even after being beaten. He was really not afraid of making things worse!
Seeing that she was protecting him intentionally, Xu Zhihuai said with some caution in his heart: "The prince is no longer a child, how can he be easily manipulated by others, especially me..."
Concubine Yue lowered her voice: "I didn't say anything to you, it's just that it's not easy to get over this matter today. The emperor just made harsh words and wants to depose the prince!"
Xu Zhihuai lowered his eyes and thought: "The emperor is furious, what should the prince do?"
"There's nothing to do! Fortunately it's night now. If it were daytime, something would really happen."
Concubine Yue gave Xu Zhihuai a gentle push: "Don't be here anymore. Hurry and hide. Don't look back. You won't be able to save your head."
Xu Zhihuai nodded: "Thank you for taking care of me, I will never forget you."
"How long has it been and you still care about this? I don't want your favor. You'd better think of a way to persuade the prince."
Xu Zhihuai shook his head and said, "The prince has made up his mind this time."
"How can that be done?"
Concubine Yue took her hand and walked together to the corridor: "If you have the ability to persuade the prince, I will be able to coax the emperor and say nothing to let the prince go to Fengdu!"
"Your Majesty means well, I understand, but what else can I do..."
"Then think about it."
Concubine Yue grabbed her hand again and said hard with her fingers: "Without the eldest princess, the prince will only listen to you."
Xu Zhihuai said again: "But I can't see the prince now."
"well……"
"Mother, where is the prince now?"
"Eighty percent of them are in solitary confinement. The same happened last time..."
Concubine Yue was about to say something but stopped: "You go back to Jianzhang Palace first!"
Xu Zhihuai hurried back with a red, swollen and hot face.
Jianzhang Palace was brightly lit, and Jinhua shrank at the door. Seeing her sedan coming back, she hurriedly went to greet her.
She was babbling and gesticulating towards the main hall. Seeing that her face was swollen, she was even more panicked.
Zhu Xuxing is back. He was escorted back by the imperial guards just now. The emperor ordered him to stay in solitary confinement until he was punished.
Xu Zhihuai walked to the door and was guarded. She wanted to go in but was blocked: "The emperor has an order that no one is allowed to see the prince. Please come back, please."
Xu Zhihuai stood in the corridor, listening to what was going on inside.
There was no sound at all. He couldn't be hurt, could he?
Xu Zhihuai deliberately said loudly: "It doesn't matter if I don't go in, there must be someone waiting inside."
"Don't worry, Madam, the humble servants will serve Your Highness."
Xu Zhihuai refused to give up: "You are here, how can you serve me!"
"Don't bother me, my Majesty. Whatever your Highness orders, I will take care of it myself."
Xu Zhihuai waited and waited, but still couldn't hear any sound inside.
She was even more worried.
Jinhua carefully tugged on her sleeve to remind her not to be impulsive.
Xu Zhihuai had a severe headache, and his temples were trembling.
She wanted to go back to her room to rest, but as soon as she sat down, the candlestick on the table went out. There was no warning and it was inexplicable.
