The Empress looked calm and asked indifferently, "Under whose orders?"
The leader of the Imperial Guard Army still replied coldly, "The Emperor."
Upon hearing this, the Empress felt a jolt in her heart, but remained composed outwardly.
The Fourth Prince could hardly contain himself and said, "How could imperial father give such an order? He just asked me to come and see my Empress mother!"
After leaving the Nurturing Heart Palace, the Fourth Prince came to pay respects to the Empress. He had just sat down and hadn't finished his cup of tea when a group of the Imperial Guard Army rushed in unexpectedly, startling him. He feared his previous lies had been discovered by the Emperor, who had sent guards to arrest him.
Amidst his panic, the Imperial Guard Army frantically searched around as if unrelated to him, allowing the Fourth Prince to ease his mind.
The Empress patted his hand without speaking.
