The next day, everyone was shocked to hear that Li Fei and her son had been imprisoned. However, the specific reason remained unclear, and people began to speculate wildly.

"Old Third, what's going on?"

Tang Yi looked at Tang Yan, "I don't know either, this... I heard this morning that Empress Li and the fifth prince were escorted back to Beijing."

"Lao Liu, do you know?"

"I don't know." Tang Jie didn't look spirited because he had just been reprimanded by Emperor Chengde.

Since his poisoning of the animals has been exposed, he has nothing to complain about. He's just being punished by staying here guarding the fence for a year.

"Lao Qi, do you know?"

Tang Xian nodded. “I know.”

"Why is that? Tell me all about it!" Tang Yan asked gossipy.

"Big brother!" Tang Yi carefully noticed that Tang Xian's expression was amiss. Although he wasn't ambitious and led a mediocre life, his intelligence was still capable of surpassing Tang Yan's.

"What are you dragging me for? I'll ask Lao Qi, what's with you..."

Tang Juan saw this and smirked, sneering, "Seventh brother, revenge is served."

Tang Xian wasn't willing to show weakness. "Mutual, mutual. But Sixth Brother... the effort you put in is a bit much. Be careful, there are poisonous insects in this enclosure."

"Well, this place is perfect for self-cultivation. I think it's great."

"Since Sixth Brother feels that way, why don't I suggest to Father that you stay here for a while longer?"

"Tang Xian, don't go too far!"

Tang Xian sneered, "Sixth Brother, it was you who struck with a hidden arrow, and it was also you who saved the person. It's just that not everyone is as simple-minded as Big Brother, hmm?"

Tang Juan shook her sleeve and said, "Don't get too cocky."

But I'm very proud of myself.

Tang Yan was much better now. Today, he really couldn't bear being cooped up in the tent any longer. Ignoring the fact that the grass was still wet from the recent rain, he ran out. Seeing his brothers together from afar, he called out, "Seventh Brother, Seventh Brother."

He only had eyes for Tang Xian, everyone else had to get out of the way.

"Hmph... I want to see just how close you really are with Lao Ba." Tang Juan said coldly.

Then just watch carefully.

"Seventh Brother, Sixth Brother is here too. What are you guys talking about?" Tang Yan asked innocently.

It's nothing, are you alright?

"Well, everything's fine. Seventh Brother, are you going hunting today? Take me with you, I want to go too."

Tang Xian looked at the sky after the rain, clean, clear, not a single extra cloud.

Okay, go get Chirp.

"Oh my, why bring a woman along? All she does is hold you back."

Tang Xian tapped his head, "Without wearing it, where will you get your yummy food."

However, before he could finish his words, Tang Yan had already run off, shouting as he went, "Fu Xiaoniao, come out quickly! I'll ask my seventh brother to take you hunting, he promised. If it weren't for my seventh brother spoiling me, you wouldn't have a share, you should thank me well."

Tang Xian shook her head. "Sixth Brother, will you go?"

Tang Ju was about to refuse when Tang Xian said in a very irritating tone, "Oh, by the way, I forgot to mention, Sixth Brother will have plenty of days here to hunt in the future. Unlike us, we'll be leaving in a few days."

Tang Juan gritted her teeth, Tang Xian, don't get too happy.

……

Three days later, news came that Fei had poisoned herself, taking all the blame upon her shoulders. As a result, Tang Yang's culpability was lessened, and while he remained under house arrest, his life was spared.

It was expected of Li Fei to take her own life, after all, she was a master poisoner herself. It was difficult for her to live, but easy to die.

Emperor Chengde remained unmoved by her death and continued hunting at the grounds, without returning to Beijing.

With the disappearance of Li Fei and her son, Tang Jian was punished again. This time, the hunt went smoothly, with no more trouble.

But as for the Empress Dowager and her son, no one dared to mention them casually.

Arthur lay on the grass, a straw stick in his mouth, swinging his legs, enjoying the freedom under the blue sky and white clouds.

"Bird, I never expected Tang Yang to be this bad. You think my eyes are blind? How could I have fallen for someone like him?"

Arturus has learned everything, including Tang Yang's schemes against her.

"Forget it, you're still young and don't understand these things. Men, you really can't judge them by their appearance."

Namu nodded in agreement. "That's right, the Seventh Young Master is as delicate as a young lady, but he's very manly at critical moments and even wants to protect the princess."

Fujujiao looked at Namu and gave her a thumbs up.

"Little bird, I've made my decision. Once I return to the capital and say goodbye to my grandmother, I will go back to Bei Mo."

Fu Jiujiu suddenly sat up, "This fast?"

"Yes, I've been here for a long time. Before, I was thinking about running towards the man I liked, but I didn't expect this to be the result."

"If only I had listened to my brother and sister-in-law, they never approved of me marrying Tang Yang."

"You're right, I was stupid. Aunt Wang is Tang Yang's sister, so she should know him."

Arthur turned his head to look at the bird, "Will you go to Bei Mo to see me?"

"Aren't you coming to Li Chao?" Fu Jiujiu asked hurriedly.

"Well... I don't know, maybe." Athus looked at the little ball of fluff and said.

……

"Your Majesty, the Seventh Prince requests an audience."

Emperor Chengde opened his eyes, "Let him in."

Tang Xian didn't have too much pleasantries either. He had thought long and hard about Lu Hai's words that day.

"Father, did I disrupt your plans?"

"Yes." The emperor of Chengde truthfully said, "Seventh son, although I promised your mother that I wouldn't let you inherit the throne, I might have to go back on my word. Before, when you were unwell, I didn't want to put pressure on you, but now, I feel that only you are suitable."

"I raise five, not to raise tigers as a threat, but to raise you a shield."

"Father, I also think what Mother said is right. Sitting in your position, there are too many things to consider and too much pressure to bear. I don't want that."

Emperor Chengde smiled and didn't take his words to heart, "It's not about whether you want to or not, but whether you have to."

Even so, the son regrets nothing," Tang Xian said with a serious expression.

"It's good that you don't regret it. You're grown up now, maybe Father still treats you like a child and wants to keep you safe and protected. It's time for you to go out and gain some experience."

Lu Dahai looked at the father and son who were chatting happily, a satisfied smile spread across his face.

"Your Majesty, should we also investigate the case of Zhong Bochang?"

"Since you're so invested, I'll leave this to you. But let me remind you, some people can remain unmoved in the court for so long, they aren't easy to deal with."

"Thank you, Father." Tang Xian looked at Emperor Chengde, an inexplicable emotion flowing between their gazes.

The Chengde Emperor took a breath, and Lu Dahai nervously said, “Your Majesty, perhaps you should have the imperial physician take a look?”

"What's wrong with my father?" Tang Xian asked nervously.

Two updates today, taking a break now, back tomorrow.

First release on the Traditional Chinese Novels Network.