The Herbal Scents of Farm Life
Chapter 1278: Who Could That Be?

Chapter 1278: Chapter 1278: Who Could That Be?

Why would he summon Sui Zimo to the palace at this time?

"But has something happened outside?" she asked.

"It seems that the Fifth Young Master from Prince Yi’s Mansion was quietly taken away by Prince Mo’s men," the eunuch replied.

"Hmm?"

Her Majesty the Empress Dowager was even more surprised upon hearing his words.

The Fifth Young Master from Prince Yi’s Mansion?

She knew that the child had been bestowed to the National Teacher Suyang by the Emperor. She had thought it a matter of little consequence, considering that Prince Yi’s Mansion had more children than just Wu’er, especially a child so beloved by Prince Yi and his wife.

If she could take him from the hands of the Emperor, it would be a good idea.

But now, Sui Zimo had unexpectedly intervened and taken the child away? This inevitably made her quite puzzled.

Even if Sui Zimo had initially taken Miss Lin to Prince Yi’s Mansion, she had not thought much of it, but now, he had quietly taken Wu’er away?

Could it be...

Did this Wu’er have some other identity?

Thinking of the identity of Princess Consort Yi, and recalling that Wu’er had only been favored by Prince Yi and his wife for the past two years, her heart skipped a beat, and she inwardly cursed, sensing trouble.

Perhaps this Wu’er, like Sui Zimo, was from that place!

"This scourge, he really dares to do such a thing!"

Considering this possibility, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager felt a surge of anger inside, truly wishing she could chop her own son into pieces.

If she could turn back time, she would rather support a non-biological prince to ascend the throne than this biological son who was determined to push Wei State into the fire pit!

"Go to the forefront and listen; as soon as there’s news, come and tell me," she ordered the eunuch.

"Yes, Your Majesty," replied the eunuch.

With a response, the eunuch scurried off, his body bent low.

Meanwhile, the Empress Dowager, having seen him leave, heaved a deep sigh and leaned back against the old nanny beside her.

"Your Majesty, do you have any instructions?"

Seeing her demeanor, the old nanny immediately leaned forward and asked.

"Wait outside the Royal Study. When Prince Mo comes out, invite him to my palace," instructed the Empress Dowager.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After responding, the old nanny too departed.

...

In the Royal Study, the Emperor was having a staring contest with Sui Zimo.

"Zimo, what are you doing detaining Wu’er from Prince Yi’s Mansion for no reason?" The Emperor was outspoken. Upon seeing Sui Zimo, he didn’t bother with pleasantries or salutations and went straight to the point.

"Wu’er?"

Sui Zimo’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"Father, your words puzzle me. Wasn’t Wu’er from Prince Yi’s Mansion granted to the National Teacher’s residence by you? Hereafter, he would be the son of National Teacher Suyang, wouldn’t he? How can you say that I am detaining Wu’er?"

"You—"

The Emperor almost choked on his words and threw the memorandum on his desk without care.

"Zimo, do not play coy with the Emperor. Do you think I am unaware? The ’Wu’er’ in the National Teacher’s residence is no longer the Wu’er from your Uncle Prince Yi’s family. Do you claim ignorance of this matter?"

"If Wu’er is not from Uncle Prince Yi’s family, who else could he be?" Zimo countered.

"Father, if you mean that Wu’er has been swapped at the National Teacher’s residence, then such a matter should be inquired by summoning the National Teacher to the palace. Why then did you summon me? If Wu’er has indeed been switched, it has nothing to do with me," he said, his face the picture of innocence. In short, whether the National Teacher’s residence lost a person or an object, it had nothing to do with him.

Emperor: "..."

It seems that Sui Zimo intends to play ignorant with him, doesn’t he?