If it were Concubine Shu or the Thirteenth Princess, the prince would not have this attitude at the moment.
King Xiang received the prince's kindness and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Thank you, brother, for reminding me. I know it well."
King Xiang had already made a plan in his heart, but on the surface, he still showed a bitter expression, "My mother is worried about my thirteenth sister, and she wants me to plead with my father. I...I also
There is no way, she is my mother-in-law after all."
The prince sighed, reached out and patted his shoulder, "Let's go."
The two people walked in one after the other.
After the young eunuch went in to announce the news, Eunuch Su quickly came out and said with a smile: "Your Highness, Your Majesty is already waiting for you."
As he said this, he saw King Xiang's face again.
Eunuch Su was startled and immediately asked with concern: "What's wrong with His Majesty Prince Xiang? Is your face hurt?"
King Xiang shook his head with a wry smile and said, "I have something urgent and I want to see my father. Please tell Eunuch Su to let me know."
Eunuch Su looked embarrassed: "Your Majesty summoned His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to come over because there are important officials to deal with. I'm afraid there won't be any free time in a short time..."
Prince Xiang said: "It doesn't matter, I can wait."
"Then please wait a moment, Your Highness. I will give you the message right now." Eunuch Su said respectfully, and then raised his hand, "Your Highness, please come in."
The prince nodded towards King Xiang and stepped into the south study room.
King Xiang was the only one left at the door.
He stood upright at the door, facing the sun, motionless.
The South Study was the place where Emperor Zhaoming handled government affairs. People coming and going were all the important officials of the court, as well as the serving eunuchs.
There were a lot of people, but it was very quiet.
No one dared to make a loud noise here, only the sound of slight footsteps.
King Xiang stood there for two hours.
During this period, courtiers came in and out one after another, but Emperor Zhaoming never summoned him or asked him to go back. Even Eunuch Su never came out again.
Everyone who was coming and going saw Prince Xiang standing alone at the door of the South Study, waiting to be summoned.
I saw that his face was red, and as time went by, the slap marks became more and more red and swollen.
The palace officials and eunuchs were afraid of getting into trouble, so they lowered their heads and did not dare to look more.
The courtiers who came to the South Study Room to discuss matters all frowned and looked at Prince Xiang with somewhat angry looks.
Another half hour passed.
The sun had already set in the west, and Eunuch Su finally came out, bowed respectfully and said, "His Royal Highness, King Xiang, your Majesty has summoned you."
"Yes..." Prince Xiang responded feebly, just about to take a step.
He didn't know whether his legs were numb from standing for too long or because his legs and feet were weak. He stumbled and almost fell to the ground.
Eunuch Su quickly supported him: "Your Highness, be careful!"
King Xiang smiled bitterly and said, "My legs are numb from standing. Please help me, Eunuch Su, to take a moment."
"Your Highness, do you want to rest for a while before going in?" Eunuch Su saw a faint cold sweat on his head.
"Father has summoned you, so there shouldn't be any further delay. I just need to take my time."
King Xiang refused.
Eunuch Su did not force him, and helped him to calm down for a moment. Then Prince Xiang stood up on his own and limped into the south study room.
When we arrived at the inner hall of the study, the prince had not left yet.
King Xiang endured the numbness in his legs and knelt down to salute in an orderly manner.
Emperor Zhaoming sat behind the desk, without raising his head, and said coldly: "I heard that you want to see me, why do you want to see me?"
Emperor Zhaoming did not cry out, so King Xiang knelt on the ground, bowed his head and replied: "Go back to my father, I am here for the thirteenth sister."
Emperor Zhaoming snorted coldly: "You are sincere."
King Xiang lowered his head and said nothing.
Emperor Zhaoming said again: "Raise your head and let me have a look."