Emperor Chujing sat in the Imperial Study, glaring at his son with a stern expression. He had already prepared his retort to deny the request he knew was coming.
"My request for leave this time is to bring my mother back," Chu Hengyuan said. "Does Your Majesty intend to deny me? Or has there truly been no place left in your heart for her—only the laughter of new favorites, while ignoring the tears of the one who came before?"
Before he could finish, Emperor Chujing barked at him, "Insolent! Is this the attitude you show your Emperor? Your mother is irreplaceable in my heart. I will not have you questioning my devotion to her!" The Emperor was incensed by his son’s accusations.
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