But naturally, she would never say such a thing to Consort Ru's face.
"Mother Consort, it's too late to talk about that now. The most important thing is to ensure Second Brother's survival."
She lowered her voice.
"Father Emperor has few heirs. Even if he demoted Second Brother to a commoner in a fit of rage, it doesn't mean he won't have a chance to make a comeback someday."
These words finally rekindled a spark of hope in Consort Ru.
'That's right!'
'Where there's life, there's hope. His Majesty didn't kill Cheng Xuan, so there's still a chance to fight for everything!'
Consort Ru nodded repeatedly. "Yes, that's right! As long as I hold my position, Cheng Xuan… can definitely be restored!"
'The Eldest Prince died young, and the Fourth Prince has a leg ailment. Only the second and third sons are true contenders for the throne.'
'If the third son…'
