“What a good child!” The empress took a deep breath, calmed herself, and turned to Lan Lan, who was looking at her with concern. “I’ll bring the children to the palace tomorrow to meet the Emperor and others who have been thinking about them. We can also formally give the children their titles. I know you’re still angry with me. I’m sorry. It was my fault back then, separating you as a couple. These years have been difficult for me, living with guilt. I hope you can forgive me.”
Lan Lan looked at the empress’s remorseful expression, her heart warming. “Mother, let’s not bring up the past. What’s done is done! I’ll bring the children to the palace tomorrow, don’t worry!”
After receiving Lan Lan’s promise, the empress sat for a while before hastily taking her leave. Facing her son’s coldness, every mother would feel heartbroken.
After seeing the empress off, Lan Lan returned and scolded Long Junhao. “Hao, be kinder to the empress next time. She’s managing the inner palace and worrying about the younger generation. Think about it, if Zhen’er were unkind to me, would you let him off?”
“Lan’er, I understand, but when I think about what she did to you and me, I can’t feel at peace,” Long Junhao frowned.
“I know, but as they say, taking a step back reveals a broader sky.”
Let go of grudges, and everyone will be happy, especially when it comes to our mother, who has already apologized. How can a mother and son not overcome their differences? Long Junhao helplessly nodded in agreement with Lan Lan’s words, knowing that his compliance was essential for a peaceful night.
The next day, Lan Lan brought her two handsome children and Long Junhao to the palace. The journey was filled with the children’s chatter. Upon entering the council hall, they found it full of royal relatives. At that moment, Lan Lan felt a venomous gaze from Princess Consort Lin Long. Meeting her gaze briefly, she then turned her attention to the Crown Prince, who was completely focused on her.
Lan Lan smiled and nodded at the Crown Prince, who felt a warmth spread through him, his gaze growing more ardent.
