Wei Shu had consistently found reasons to prevent the Prince of Jin from attending to the emperor, suspecting he was trying to obtain the imperial edict to change the heir. The Prince wanted to stay by the emperor’s side, waiting for him to wake up and write the abdication edict or an oral decree with witnesses.
However, Wei Shu flatly refused again: “No need. I will guard him.”
The Prince of Jin insisted, “You’ve worked hard attending to His Majesty these days. I am willing to share your burden.”
As he spoke, he looked at Consort De, signaling her to speak. She immediately echoed, “As sons of His Majesty, the Crown Prince should give his brothers a chance to show filial piety. If the Prince of Jin wants to show his filial heart, the Crown Prince should not obstruct him.”
The Prince of Jin glanced at Gu Lianchang. In the afternoon, he had hinted at wanting to discuss something, but Gu Lianchang had not responded clearly. If Gu Lianchang spoke now, he would reveal his stance.
However, Gu Lianchang remained silent, looking expressionlessly at the emperor who had fallen into a coma again. The Prince of Jin could not tell if he was supporting Wei Shu or staying out of it.
Consort De subconsciously looked over and saw her son staring intently at Ruan Ning. Her face darkened as she coughed, but the Prince of Jin was oblivious. She muttered “fox spirit” and coughed again. Finally, the Prince asked, “Mother, is your throat uncomfortable?”
Consort De glared at him, grabbed his hand, and quickly walked out. Qin Zhi observed everything silently, plotting in her heart.
Ruan Ning was unaware of the situation, nervously waiting for Gu Lianchang at the palace hall’s exit.
The Emperor had awakened suddenly, and Gu Lianchang hurriedly went to inquire about the situation, quickly wrapping her in clothes and bringing her out. However, he hadn’t let her wear a chest wrap, and she couldn’t find it.
Now, with the slightest breeze, she felt icy cold. The original body’s figure was curvaceous, and fearing exposure, she huddled behind others, waiting for Gu Lianchang.
