The Crown Prince said, "Mother, are you worried about this? Rest assured, the Fourth Brother has no intention of claiming the throne, and if Consort De truly wished for the Fourth Brother to be the Crown Prince, she would have proposed it long ago. Why wait until now?"
Nangong Nini added, "Yes, it's probably been too long since they've seen each other, just catching up on old times."
Empress, patting her forehead, said, "But I always feel something is not right with this. Alas, you two should not be engrossed in your affection all day. You must also be wary of the Fourth Prince; don't let it come to a point where you suddenly find a knife at your throat."
The Crown Prince and Nangong Nini exchanged glances, both feeling that the Fourth Prince absolutely had no intention of usurping the throne.
...
Inside the hall.
The Emperor's gaze never left Consort De.
