Song Xuanren initially wanted to force himself to say he could handle it. But the Monarch put his foot down first: "Your mother has a point. During this time, you should focus on recovering and not worry about state affairs. Remember, getting your wounds healed properly without leaving any chronic ailments is more important than anything else!"
On the surface, it looked like the Successor Queen had won this round, but Song Xuanren understood that his Royal Father was standing on his side. Indeed, if he were left with chronic health issues, a frail Crown Prince would not be able to inherit the throne. The Chengyu State did not need a sickly ruler! Moreover, he believed that with his Royal Father watching, the First Imperial Prince could not take away the personal connections and military power in his hands.
After the Monarch and the Successor Queen left, Ye Qingti also came to visit Song Xuanren.
Chapter 48