The Crown Prince has fallen ill and it's contagious.
Even though the Emperor ordered not to spread the news, it still circulated among the noble families.
Xie Yunzhen and Mingzhu originally planned to take their two children to the palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager.
Upon hearing the news, they had to cancel.
Zimu and Zishan are still young, and they didn't dare let the children take risks.
Xie Yunzhen had official duties to attend to, and entering the palace was inevitable. Worried about bringing illness to Mingzhu and the children, he suggested moving to the Ji Mansion.
Claiming it was for the convenience of discussing matters.
Mingzhu thought he was making a fuss over nothing and suggested he just move to the front yard.
Xie Yunzhen disagreed.
He wanted to eliminate any potential threats to Mingzhu and the two children immediately.
Unable to persuade him otherwise, Mingzhu let him be.
