Chapter 1883: Chapter 1821: At Loggerheads

Ah Jiu and Emperor Yan stared at each other, neither backing down, as their tempers flared.

"Prince Jin, are you challenging my royal authority?" Emperor Yan looked down at Ah Jiu from his elevated position in the hall.

He used the formal title instead of the usual affectionate terms of Ah Jiu or Imperial Brother.

"I dare not!"

"Dare not?" Emperor Yan’s anger erupted suddenly, and he grabbed the Vermilion Pen beside him and threw it: "I see you dare very much."

Ah Jiu did not dodge or avoid it, letting the pen brush past his face, staring straight at Emperor Yan.

Eunuch Lu had already knelt down when Emperor Yan got angry, sweat dripping from his forehead, thinking why Prince Jin was being stubborn and couldn’t just concede?

"If the Imperial Brother seeks an answer, your younger brother dares to ask first, as the Son of Heaven, can you truly be without guilt toward people and matters?" Ah Jiu sneered.

"How dare you!"

Emperor Yan was truly furious, looking at Ah Jiu as if he were a dead man, speaking in a cold, stern tone: "Do you dare to question me?"

Ah Jiu looked into his eyes, becoming increasingly disappointed, his hands clenched into fists within his sleeves.

Eunuch Lu noticed this, gestured to the little eunuch at the palace door, who stealthily sneaked out.

Cining Palace.

Nanny Shui was reporting the affairs of the two masters at Prince Jin’s Mansion to Empress Dowager Mo, and mysteriously opened a red box for her to glance inside.

Empress Dowager Mo, upon seeing it, could not contain her joy and clasped her hands together: "Amitabha, surely the Bodhisattva is protecting us, it’s a blessing in disguise. It seems this child has good fortune."

Nanny Shui closed the box, smiling: "Don’t worry, Empress Dowager, in a year or so, they should give you a grandson!"

Empress Dowager Mo glanced at the box, somewhat regretful, and said: "Unfortunately, they are still in mourning." Then added: "They are young and still not very sensible. Make sure to tell Nanny Wang to prepare the Contraceptive Drug for her, so there’s no mishap during the mourning period."

After a pause, she continued: "Tell her to inform Princess Consort that I do not wish for a grandson at the moment, but we’re not allowed yet. I have waited so many years and can wait longer, there’s no hurry."

The more noble one is, the more cautious they must be. Her grandson must not have any stain on his reputation; mourning period offspring should never bear his name.

These words were for fear that Wufu might have thoughts.

Nanny Shui laughed: "The Empress Dowager truly cares for her daughter-in-law!"

Empress Dowager Mo touched her hair bun and said: "With this daughter-in-law, Old Nine is very protective of her. Why should I oppose them and unnecessarily harm the mother-son relationship?"

Nanny Shui nodded, then said: "Empress Dowager, what about last night’s matter?"

Empress Dowager Mo’s face turned cold, and she spoke sternly: "I absolutely do not believe Noble Lady Li is a fool, nor would the Wan Family dare reach so far. I fear there is more to this matter."

Nanny Shui said quietly: "Even the Emperor has intervened in the investigation. If it weren’t for the alertness of the Princess Consort and the Prince at the time, the Emperor might have..."

Empress Dowager Mo’s expression changed several times, gripping the teacup in her hand.

If things took such a turn, the brothers would surely become estranged, something she least wanted to see.

At that moment, a palace maid hurried over, kneeled, and reported the argument between Ah Jiu and the Emperor at Yangxin Hall.

"What?" Empress Dowager Mo was shocked, standing up abruptly, her body swaying.

Nanny Shui immediately supported her, a flicker of fear in her eyes. How could this happen? Could it be that the Prince couldn’t hold it in any longer?

Oh, he’s muddled!

"Send my orders, claiming I am unwell, and summon Ah Jiu to come visit me." Empress Dowager Mo clutched Nanny Shui’s hand as she issued the command.

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