Rong Ruiyuan calmed down to think it over carefully. It was indeed a good idea. "Do you think Imperial Father will grant this...?"
"Your Highness, you are a Prince. You merely want a woman, which is also for the sake of expanding the royal bloodline. Why do you think His Majesty would stop you?"
"You're right. Eldest Imperial Brother and the others already have offspring, while I have none. I believe Imperial Father will fulfill my 'deep devotion'."
He looked at the other strategists and saw them pondering its feasibility. They discussed it for a while longer until dawn broke, and only then did they depart.
Despite staying up all night, Rong Ruiyuan was still full of energy. After changing his clothes, he headed straight for the Imperial Palace.
When the morning assembly was dismissed, he did not rush to leave the palace. Instead, he went to find Consort Liang.
The mother and son dismissed their attendants and talked for a long time.
