Deep within Prince Zhuang's eyes flashed a look of decisiveness, yet his expression was apprehensive as he said, "Eunuch, Father Emperor is unwell, and because of my affairs, he's been angered again. I feel uneasy in my heart; I must enter the palace to see Father Emperor!"
Eunuch Feng replied, "Your Highness, the Emperor has decreed that you are to remain confined within Prince Zhuang Mansion, to reflect behind closed doors, and are not permitted to enter the palace for two months!"
In his heart, he felt some disdain. The Holy Decree concerning the deposed Crown Prince had reached his hands, and the edict was about to be announced. Yet Prince Zhuang still referred to himself as 'this palace,' refusing to change his address. Was he addicted to this self-address?
