Empress Dowager Xiaojing walked toward Long Yang's horse-drawn carriage and sighed heavily. "Emperor, you watched Chi'er grow up and you are the person who knows him the best. He has always been respectful of you, so how could he possibly conduct such a betrayal? Someone must have framed him. You must conduct a thorough investigation, Emperor."
There was no movement inside the carriage for a long time after she finished her words.
Just as she was about to get impatient, she heard the Emperor say in a frail voice, "Your Imperial Highness, I understand that you're worried about the Crown Prince. After all, the Crown Prince is your only grandson. However, Chi'er is my nephew and the heir to the crown whom I have appointed personally. Do you think I'm not concerned about him? But he has made a huge mistake today and it is difficult for me to pretend that nothing has happened. It chills my heart!"
