Chapter 15: The Empress Dowager's Fury

use she was his flesh and blood, but also because every time he saw Li doting on her, a certain part of his heart that had never been satisfied would become soft and comfortable.A good mood leads to a...Besides, he speaks softly to his biological mother, Dai Jia. If things escalate, the Fourteenth Prince won't have any trouble, and neither will Empress Dowager De. It's his biological mother who will definitely have a hard time.

The Seventh Prince had always been cautious, and the Fourth Master understood and felt a pang of sympathy. He patted the Seventh Prince's hand in comfort but did not punish the Fourteenth. However, his eyes towards the Fourteenth were noticeably colder now.

Fourteenth felt a chill run down his spine under his fourth brother's icy stare. Though his heart pounded, he kept up appearances, turned away, and then left the study with the tenth prince, shoulder to shoulder.

As Su Peisheng watched the Seventh Prince leave, he finally seized the opportunity and hurriedly opened the food box: “Master, please have something to eat first…”

As he spoke, Su Peisheng fell silent. The milk-sweet dumplings were already cold, and not only that, but there were even two that had cracked open. This presentation...

Could it be that he ran too fast just now and damaged it

Master Four had long been hungry, but at this moment he didn't feel like eating. He said with a sullen face, "Go to Yonghe Palace."

Su Peisheng hurriedly covered the food box and nodded like a chick pecking at grain: “Yes, yes, yes. This is just the time when Concubine De uses breakfast. Your master going over there now would be perfect to accompany the Empress for breakfast. The Empress will surely be delighted.”

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Eternal Peace Temple

When the Fourth Master arrived, Empress De was indeed having a meal. Upon hearing her close attendant, Mama Hui, report that her son, the Fourth Master, had come, Empress De's brows immediately furrowed: "What is he here for"

She had already agreed to let the Fourth Noble Consort raise the eldest daughter, yet the Fourth Master stubbornly opposed her. He clearly didn't consider her, the biological mother, at all. The Empress Dowager was still fuming, and when she heard the Fourth Master arrive, her anger flared up immediately.

Seeing this, Hui Mama quickly advised, “Master Four has always been the most filial. He never disobeys what the Empress Dowager says. This time, there must have been some misunderstanding. See, Master Four is rushing over to explain to you now Don’t be angry just yet, listen to what Master Four has to say first.”

"He was raised by Empress Xiaoyi, practically a legitimate son. How could he possibly put this palace in his eyes Naturally, the concubine I choose, he wouldn't look upon favorably either." Defei let out a cold snort, her tone finally softening considerably.

Having picked up a spoonful of lotus root, the imperial concubine De glanced at Hui Mama: "Why don't you hurry and bring him in In this sweltering heat, how dare you let the esteemed Fourth Prince stand as punishment It wouldn't make it seem like I, his biological mother, care for him less than his adoptive mother."

"Empress Dowager, your headache is killing you. I want to remind you, when you meet Fourth Master later, don't mention anything about biological or adoptive mothers. The Empress Xiaoyi Ren (Xiao Yi Ren) has long passed away, and Fourth Master only respects you as his mother. Keep bringing this up, and it might hurt the bond between a mother and son."

Besides, being raised under the Empress Xiao Yi Ren's care, could Fourth Master do anything That was the Emperor's intention. Back then, you, his own mother, also agreed. What does it have to do with Fourth Master

The abbess was truly heartbroken for the noble concubine.

The Dowager Empress knew what was going on, but she still put up a pretense: “He’s my son, I can’t say anything bad about him”

Hui Mama urged him for a few more words, then hurried outside to call Fourth Master. Though it was morning, it was already scorchingly hot. Fourth Master had already broken out in a sweat.

Hui Ma was busy taking a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off Si Ye's brow. She whispered, "My lord, what the Madam means is that she wants Fujin to raise the eldest daughter, adding more descendants. This way, Si Ye can have an heir sooner. The Madam is thinking of you, Si Ye. Why don't you accept the Madam's kindness and instead argue with her The Madam is quite angry about this matter now."

Si Ye knew that Nanny Hui was kind-hearted and just wanted to remind him. He also understood that De Fei had his best interests at heart. To be honest, this matter was Fu Jin's fault, so Si Ye wouldn't blame De Fei. This year, he came to see De Fei precisely because he wanted to explain things clearly to her.

"Thank you for reminding me, Grandma." The Fourth Master thanked the wise Grandma. He was always respectful and polite to the people in De Fei's Palace.

Hui Mama looked at the sunburned Fourth Master and sighed: "Fourth Master, go inside."

At that moment, Grandma Hui brought the Fourth Master inside and sighed silently in her heart.

In her opinion, Fourth Master was perfect in every way except for his lack of sweet talk and flattery. She couldn't find fault with him at all. She didn't understand why the Empress Dowager looked down upon Fourth Master, and even Thirteenth Prince seemed to have a grudge against him. This sort of situation wouldn't bode well in the long run.

The noble concubine's worry was palpable, but the imperial consort did not sense it at all. When the fourth master approached her, he bowed respectfully and paid his respects. The imperial consort's face remained impassive.

"The son saw his mother and respectfully greeted her, saying 'May your health be as prosperous as gold.'"

The Noble Consort put down her chopsticks and leisurely took the handkerchief from the maidservant's hand to wipe her mouth. She rinsed her mouth before nonchalantly saying, "You may rise."

"Yes, thank you, Mother Consort." The Fourth Master rose.

The Empress Dowager was having breakfast, a table laden with sumptuous dishes. The room was filled with the aroma of various pastries and rice congee. Fourth Master, though usually composed and stoic, couldn't help but steal a glance at the table despite his rumbling stomach, before quickly looking away.

There was a plate of golden-brown chestnut cakes on the round table. Fourteenth often brought pastries from Deyi's Palace for snacks, and he had even boasted to Twelfth about how good the pastries at Yonghe Palace were, with the chestnut cakes being the best of them all.

But he never ate it once.

The Empress Dowager originally intended to give the Fourth Master a cold shoulder, but seeing him appear lost in thought, she immediately felt displeased. She placed the teacup in her hand on the table with considerable force, producing a dull thud. Only then did the Fourth Master come back to his senses, and he saw the Empress Dowager frowning at him.

Fourth Master hurried forward a step, bowing and saying: “Son knows that Empress Dowager is angry because of the elder sister’s matter, so he specially came to explain to Empress Dowager. The elder sister is young and not yet a year old, so she cannot be separated from her biological mother. And son thinks…”

"How dare you! Do you think I'm always wrong Or do you think your wings are hardened and I can't control you anymore!" Defei suddenly flew into a rage, slamming her hand heavily on the table and pointing accusingly at Fourth Master with the other. Her head of jeweled ornaments shook incessantly, and her usually beautiful face contorted into a frightening mask.

Fourth Master was stunned. The Empress Dowager had always kept her distance from him, but she had never been so angry before. Fourth Master was terrified and immediately knelt down with both knees: "Son did not mean it this way, please calm your anger, Mother Empress!"

"My Lady!"

Elderly Nanny Hui was also startled. Wasn't she just advising him a moment ago She quickly went behind Noble Consort Shun De, speaking for the Fourth Master: "Your Majesty, the Fourth Master didn't mean that. Please hear him out…"

The noble concubine was so angry that her whole body trembled, she couldn't hear a word, her bloodshot eyes glared at the fourth master: "Get out! This palace doesn't want a son like you who is resentful of his biological mother! Get out!" bed.Fourth Master was injured and needed to rest, so the two of them slept with separate blankets. Wei Zhuang burrowed into her own blanket. This day had been filled with worry and non-stop busyness,...