Swords and shields clash, creating a cacophony of metal hitting sounds from all around the palace. As soon as anyone saw the Crown Prince’s guards, they politely gave way. It made the Crown Prince feel as if he owned the world and made him believe in this plan more. 

However, when he and Grand Prince Liang barged into Xinnan’s palace, wanting to retrieve his son, he saw Xinnan sitting calmly outside the palace. All her palace maids were lined up neatly. They did not seem at all flustered, making him feel out of place.

“Xinnan, hand over my son.” Xiang’er had been with Imperial Concubine Wang, but Grand Prince Liang had returned empty handed and said that Xinnan had taken away his child.

“Xiang’er is still young. Elder Brother, are you going to bring him down this path of no return?” Xinnan looked at the dense mass of cold metal rays opposite her and could not help but sigh. When did the elder brother that doted on her lose the fondness in his eyes?

“Bunch of nonsense. As...