When Dongfang Muze heard Concubine Dan's voice, he shot a dagger in his eye. Did she have the nerve to ask?
Other mothers and concubines protect their children in every possible way, but she has to wait for her son to grow up to clean up her mess.
Concubine Dan was shocked. Could it be that what happened just now had something to do with her?
"Brother, you are going too far. Your mother only cares about you. How can you turn a cold shoulder to her?"
"Xue'er! Don't be rude."
Concubine Dan grabbed Dongfang Xueer and scolded her, making Dongfang Xueer feel aggrieved.
She was obviously helping her mother-in-law, but she was still looking towards her son whom she had not seen for more than ten years!
Dongfang Muze closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Fortunately, Dongfang Xueer still remembered the current situation and did not reveal his identity.
"Let's go back to the capital as soon as possible."
"It's time to set off again. I'm exhausted. I haven't finished the tea yet. Can't I rest a little longer?"
Coming out of the canyon, there were no horses on such a long road, we had to walk. We finally made it out, there were carriages and tea.
After taking a breath, Dongfang Xueer didn't want to move at all.
Dongfang Muze didn't even look back.
"You can rest yourself before leaving."
Although Concubine Dan didn't know what happened just now, she could vaguely feel that something was not good. She pulled up the reluctant Dongfang Xueer and whispered to comfort her:
"Xue'er, if you bear with me a little longer, you will have everything you need when you return to the palace."
Be patient, bear with her. She used to listen to her mother and concubine, and she would bear with everything. If she endured it until the end, what would she get? Didn't she get an advantage over that bitch Chu Yunxi?
Keren was under the eaves and had to lower her head, otherwise she would really be abandoned by this newly recognized royal brother. She did not want to lose her current status as a princess.
Along the way, the words Dongfang Muze heard became increasingly unpleasant.
Why is the crown prince's mother a coward, cuckolding the emperor?
Why is the prince so unfilial that he went to find his remarried mother-in-law behind the emperor's back and made the emperor very angry? It was such a treasonous act.
What's more, it is said that Dongfang Muze is not actually the emperor's bloodline, but a bastard that Concubine Dan got from who knows which man. He is not worthy of being a prince.
Because this matter became so popular that almost everyone knew about it, Dongfang Muze had no choice but to swallow his anger, conceal his identity, and wait until he returned to the palace to deal with these foolish people who spread the rumors.
But the more he listened, the more he began to doubt his own life experience.
Outside the capital, Dongfang Muze even heard someone saying that the emperor had decided to depose the prince and establish someone else.
He was shocked and did not go directly to the city. What if the rumors were true and his father had murderous intentions towards him?
He had better find a small inn to stay outside the capital. He ordered his attendants to go out and find out the news before making any plans.
Along the way, Concubine Dan and Dongfang Xueer also listened to it several times, and they were both frightened and at ease.
When the attendant returned from inquiring about the news, it was already dark. The attendant looked solemn and whispered to Dongfang Muze.
"Your Highness, I heard that the emperor has ordered the troops to withdraw from the border."
Withdrawing troops? Dongfang Muze's fists clenched loudly. How much effort did he make to reach an agreement with the Northern Barbarians and jointly send troops? His father did not wait for him to come back, and then withdrew his troops so easily?
Then how can he take revenge on Jun Lingyun?
"The rumors about Concubine Dan seem to be caused by the eldest prince."
Dongfang Chenze! He knew it! Although several brothers didn't like him, the only one who had the ability to bring him down was the eldest prince born from the queen.
Damn it, if he was born from the queen's womb, why would he have to cause so much trouble! He will definitely go smoothly, ascend to the throne, and be respected by the people.
The more Dongfang Muze thought about it, the more frustrated he became. The more he thought about it, the more he became disgusted with the root cause of all these troubles, his biological mother, Concubine Dan!
Bringing such a mother-in-law who is despised by the people into the palace can really be a help to him, not a hindrance?
And that sister, could it be that she is not the father’s daughter at all?
"Your Highness, the rumors about the deposed crown prince are just rumors. Your Highness should return to the palace as soon as possible to stabilize the overall situation."
The attendant was right, there was nothing he could do outside the palace. It was because he was momentarily panicked that he felt his life would be in danger if he entered the palace.
"Go and invite Concubine Dan."
Dongfang Muze has never called Concubine Dan "mother concubine" yet. In fact, various changes have made him unwilling to do so.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Concubine Dan felt a little excited when she heard that her son wanted to go alone with her. Is Mu Ze finally willing to get to know her properly?
"Xue'er, take it with you honestly. Mother and concubine will come back as soon as they go."
She didn't forget to tell Dongfang Xueer before going to Dongfang Muze's room.
Concubine Dan closed the door. Seeing Dongfang Muze sitting seriously at the table without speaking, she carefully sat down opposite him.
"Muze, mother-in-law knows that you have suffered a lot for us during these days."
Dongfang Muze raised his hand to interrupt the painful drama that Concubine Dan was about to perform. He stared at Concubine Dan sharply.
"I came to you because I just want to hear you tell the truth. Am I my father's bloodline?"
Concubine Dan's eyes widened in shock, and her chest heaved. Was her biological son doubting her and getting along with others before leaving Dongyi Kingdom? She had done so much for him, how could he?
"Of course, why do you ask that? Do you suspect that your mother-in-law betrayed your father?"
Dongfang Muze leaned forward and approached Concubine Dan.
"Do you dare to swear?"
Concubine Dan felt her heart bleeding. She gave up everything just for this son.
"I swear, if you tell lies, I will die badly."
After she said this, her eyes turned red.
Dongfang Muze has not stopped questioning her.
"Where is your daughter? Whose child is it?"
"She is your half-sister!"
Concubine Dan shed tears in pain.
"Mu Ze, my mother-in-law endured the humiliation and endured the heavy burden. Everything she did was for you to ascend to the position of the Ninth Five-Year Plan. If my mother-in-law had not made sacrifices back then, the one who would be the prince now would be the eldest prince! You
Even if you let the mermaid be eaten, you won't be able to resist. Are you willing?"
Dongfang Muze was indeed a little moved after hearing Concubine Dan's words. No matter how many faults she had, he pushed her to the position of crown prince, but it was a fact.
He took a breath.
"You should go back and have a good rest first. Tomorrow, we will return to the palace together."
Although she still couldn't wait to say "mother concubine", Concubine Dan knew that she had passed the test of Dongfang Muze. She wiped her tears and went back to her room.
After running around for several days, Dongfang Muze lay down on the bed tiredly. As soon as he closed his eyes, he immediately opened them again vigilantly.
"Your Highness, there are assassins, leave quickly!"
The guard knocked on the door hurriedly, and Dongfang Muze lost all sleepiness and strode out of the house to join Concubine Dan and Dongfang Xueer.
Listening to the footsteps coming from all directions, the mother and daughter's expressions changed with fear. It was obvious that someone did not want them to return to the palace, so they intercepted them midway.
It's for their lives!
Dongfang Xueer held on to Concubine Dan's arm tightly.
"What should we do? What should we do?"
"Shut up!"
Dongfang Muze pricked up his ears and listened, then returned to the house and looked out the window.
Although there are assassins outside the window, there are fewer assassins than at the front door.