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Some of the older palace servants knew this.
This happened several years ago, after the Queen's entire clan was massacred.
That's how the Queen's palace came to be what it is today.
The queen was extremely afraid of the dark.
She was afraid that if she closed her eyes, the scene of her people's tragic deaths would reappear before her.
Only drinking alcohol can make me feel drunk and numb my senses.
It's like those things never happened, like those loved ones are still here.
Although the Crown Prince was not very happy today because of Mr. Su's departure.
But thinking of how his mother spent her days drinking and indulging in wine in the palace.
He then went over to pay his respects and speak with his mother.
The empress was drinking alone when she saw the crown prince approaching.
She only glanced at him once, then ignored him.
The crown prince, however, smiled slightly.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Su has come to the palace today."
"However, some unpleasantness occurred with the Empress Dowager."
"..."
As the Crown Prince spoke, the Empress's brows furrowed.
He continued drinking with his head down, without replying.
It was as if I was listening to some unimportant people and things.
He would only occasionally let out a cold laugh.
It's unclear whether they're laughing at the mother and son clowns.
They were still laughing at that gentleman for overestimating himself.
The prince continued speaking tirelessly, seemingly accustomed to this routine.
After a moment, the crown prince frowned slightly, revealing a faint sense of melancholy.
"Mother, Mr. Su may no longer be able to come to the palace to teach."
"Second brother and third brother want to go outside the palace to study under Master Su."
After a pause, the crown prince cautiously probed for a question.
"Mother, I also want to say this to Father."
"How about I also leave the palace to seek a teacher and learn from a master?"
The empress suddenly looked up and slammed the wine pot in her hand down heavily.
He stared coldly at the Crown Prince and roared.
"Are you also going to abandon me?"
After saying that, he gave a self-deprecating laugh.
"Hehe, my life has been nothing short of a joke."
“All of my clansmen were wiped out; they all died tragically before my very eyes.”
"Now even my only son is leaving me."
"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha."
The empress was laughing and crying at the same time.
Her exquisite makeup was ruined, and she lay sprawled on the ground.
It's hard to reconcile the woman before you with the image of an empress.
The crown prince was frightened by the empress's appearance.
Even though he was only eight years old, he started crying too.
He also pulled the wine pot out of the empress's hand.
A pair of small hands clumsily placed on the Queen's face and wiped away her tears.
However, his mouth did not move, and it was unclear what he was saying.
The Empress sat up, her tearful eyes looking at the Crown Prince.
Suddenly she started crying again, her voice filled with pleading.
"Chengqian, do not leave the palace."
"Don't leave Mother, okay?"
"You're all I have left. Will you stay with me?"
A hint of disappointment flickered between the prince's brows; he hesitated.
He wanted to leave the palace and see the outside world.
I want to know how people outside live.
I want to become Mr. Su's apprentice and become like him.
Moreover, he is only leaving the palace to study; it doesn't mean he won't return.
The Empress's eyes turned cold as she spoke again in anger.
"You don't want to, do you?"
"Hahahahahaha."
"My son, my good son!"
"You must give up everything in this palace, including your mother."
"I'd rather go with that unorthodox schoolteacher!"
Having said that, he smashed the cup beside him.
He even reached out to push over the candle next to him.
His face alternated between bursting into laughter and uncontrollable sobbing.
The Crown Prince looked at his mother's seemingly insane appearance.
With a sob in his voice, he roared.
"Your subject will not go!"
"From now on, I will obey my mother!"
What freedom, what new life outside the palace?
I was born in this place, into this family.
They actually dared to dream of living like a normal person.
It's really ridiculous.
Hearing that the Crown Prince had become obedient again.
The Empress finally regained her composure.
He took out another pot of wine from somewhere and drank it alone.
He waved his hand and said calmly.
"Alright, go back now. I'll stay here by myself."
After that, he resumed his usual solitary drinking routine (Backup Group 2, 8th, 939).
It was as if nothing had happened.
The crown prince took his leave, but the light in his eyes gradually faded.
He looked up at the sky as he went outside and gave a wry smile.
He lowered his head and returned to the East Palace.
On the way back to the palace, they happened to run into the Second Prince, who was returning from the Imperial Study with a happy expression on his face.
The second prince smiled slightly and took the initiative to greet him.
He hadn't smiled at the Crown Prince like that in a long time.
The ending was already known, so we could only treat each other with indifference.
But now that I can leave the palace and become Mr. Su's student, everything will be different.
Perhaps this brotherhood can be preserved.
However, this time, the crown prince lacked the enthusiasm he had shown before.
He was still smiling, but he seemed to have lost his soul.
The second prince could tell at a glance that it was a fake smile.
What's wrong with him?
Chapter 129 Accepting the Second Prince as a Disciple! The vast and boundless spirit of heaven and earth!
No matter how the Second Prince asked...
The crown prince was unwilling to reveal his thoughts, and simply smiled faintly.
"Second brother, you're overthinking it. I'm fine."
The second prince frowned slightly.
He had initially received a hint, whether intentional or unintentional, from his father.
Knowing that there would be infighting among the brothers in the future, he intentionally distanced himself.
But now that he has new hope, he no longer wants to do as they wish.