After returning from Empress Gu's quarters, the Crown Princess Consort wanted to take her child to a temple for a spiritual retreat.
The Crown Prince's gaze landed on her. His fingers tapped rhythmically, his thoughts unreadable.
Feeling like she was being watched by a bloodthirsty beast, the Crown Princess Consort grew apprehensive.
She spoke up first. "Because of what happened to Prince Chen, the Empress has been in poor health. I thought that if she could see her grandchild, it might put her heart at ease and help her recover."
The Crown Prince frowned.
'He couldn't understand what went on in this woman's head. Empress Gu wasn't even her biological mother-in-law, so why was she trying so hard to curry favor?'
'No wonder the people at the Prime Minister's Mansion couldn't stand her. She always did the most tactless things. How could she not be infuriating?'
The Crown Princess Consort warily watched the Crown Prince's expression.
