The Emperor was indeed the Emperor, knowing that this was not the time to dwell on Mu Changxi's leg condition.
He then looked at Mu Hansu and nodded to Mu Changxi, "Let's go, we'll enter the Guande Hall! Now that we have this rebellious son, we can negotiate with those outside!"
At this moment, in the Guande Hall, everyone was gathered together.
Seeing the Emperor return, everyone rushed forward.
But everyone's expression was not good, as if they were not optimistic about their future.
Until everyone saw Mu Hansu, who was injured and unable to move—
And then they saw Mu Changxi, who had walked in on his own legs!
"Your Highness Prince Chang, Your Highness Consort?"
Someone softly exclaimed, and Mu Changxi and Song Chaoyu also entered, nodding slightly to everyone.
"Brother Prince Chang, your leg..."
Even Princess Anyang stepped forward, looking at Mu Changxi in surprise.
"It's fine now."
Mu Changxi just smiled slightly and nodded to everyone, "Let's focus on the immediate matters first!"
The Emperor turned back, his eyes deep as he glanced at Mu Changxi, then said, "Now that we have captured this rebellious son Mu Hansu, we have the capital for negotiation. Does anyone have any thoughts?"
Those in the Guande Hall at this moment were the Emperor's most trusted confidantes.
They had escorted the Emperor all the way here, and many of them were even injured.
Seeing Mu Hansu now was equivalent to seeing hope.
"Father Emperor..."
Mu Hansu's body could not stand, but he could still speak.
He looked up, staring at the Emperor, and suddenly said, "This son knows his mistake, this son knows his mistake! Father Emperor, this son truly knows his mistake!"
Is it too late to admit mistakes at this point?
Song Chaoyu glanced at Mu Hansu, and the Emperor's gaze became even colder, "How can I have a son like you? What, you know you were wrong now? It's too late!"
"Father Emperor, don't be like this!"
Mu Hansu still forced himself to maintain his spirit, as if he still felt he could resist, "There are tens of thousands of troops outside. Even if Father Emperor wants to use this son as a condition, those tens of thousands of troops have reached this point, can they just give up the imperial throne that is within their grasp? Father Emperor, I think we can discuss it! I will have them retreat, and you must spare my life, can you?"
This was the first time Song Chaoyu felt that Mu Hansu could be such a foolish person.
At this point, he should know that begging for mercy was useless, and negotiating conditions was also useless.
As expected, the Emperor sneered, then said to the Crown Prince, "Let the soldiers outside know that Mu Hansu is in my hands."
Mu Hansu closed his eyes, knowing that things might not go as he had imagined.
But Song Chaoyu also saw a trace of gloom in the Emperor's eyes. She knew that the Emperor would never treat the Crown Prince and Mu Changxi the same as before.
He was only trusting the Crown Prince and Mu Changxi because he had no other choice.
No matter how this matter ended, the Emperor's trust in the Crown Prince and Mu Changxi would likely be gone.
But for now, these thoughts were not important.
Song Chaoyu knew what Mu Changxi was most worried about.
So she stepped forward and nodded slightly to Mu Changxi, "I want to go and see Consort Gui."
Mu Changxi still could not leave here.
He understood Song Chaoyu's boldness and even nodded gratefully to her, "I entrust my mother to you!"
Princess Anyang also came forward, affectionately linking her arm with Song Chaoyu's, "It's so good to see you back! Come, I'll take you to see Consort Gui. The Consort is in the back, and her condition is much better than before!"
Yes, fortunately, when the people from Yueyang Tower received the antidote sent by Tan Xing, they immediately sent it to the palace for Consort Gui.
Otherwise, it was uncertain whether Consort Gui could have held on until now.
Song Chaoyu turned her head and looked at the people in the hall.
She suddenly realized that everyone's eyes carried the joy of seeing them again.
Or perhaps, it was the joy of seeing hope.
Regardless, Song Chaoyu knew that they did not need the Emperor's approval for their return this time.
They had saved the Emperor and the Great Yue Dynasty, and this was a fact, wasn't that enough?
Song Chaoyu followed Princess Anyang to the back and found that a resting place had been specially set up for Consort Gui here.
The front was screened by a folding screen, and most of the imperial physicians were gathered here.
A strong medicinal scent lingered in the air. As soon as Song Chaoyu entered, a palace maid excitedly approached Consort Gui, "Your Highness, Consort Chang Wang is back! His Highness Prince Chang is also back, I heard his Highness's voice!"
Passing through the folding screen, Song Chaoyu saw Consort Gui lying on the couch.
What she did not expect was that Consort Gui was actually awake!
Although she was very weak and her face was extremely pale, Consort Gui's spirits seemed to be good.
Even when she saw Song Chaoyu, she could muster the strength to reach out to her, "Ayu, you're here? Come to me quickly, let me see you!"
Song Chaoyu stepped forward and took Consort Gui's hand.
For some reason, she felt a sense of sadness and grievance, "Mother Consort, you're finally getting better! My husband and I were worried to death!"
"Silly girl!"
Consort Gui reached out and gently stroked Song Chaoyu's temples, "Don't worry about me, I'm fine. The medicine you sent was very timely, and I also heard from the person who delivered the medicine that it was not Tan Ye who wanted to poison me. Thank you, I have let go of my worries now."
As she spoke, she paused and took a breath, "I heard the Emperor's voice. Chang'er... did he stand up? Is the Emperor angry about this?"
Consort Gui was indeed Consort Gui!
Song Chaoyu lowered her head and sighed softly, "If it weren't for this, I'm afraid we wouldn't have been able to capture Mu Hansu alive! It's alright, Mother Consort, everything will be alright. Now that we are here, we won't let you and Father Emperor suffer."
"Alas..."
Consort Gui could only sigh, "I knew long ago that this matter would not be hidden from the Emperor forever. I didn't expect it to be revealed to the Emperor under such circumstances. I'm afraid that in the future, the Emperor will no longer trust Chang'er."
"It's alright, Mother Consort, rest well and don't think too much."
No matter what, Song Chaoyu knew in her heart what they would have to face next.
She was not afraid, nor did she flinch.
If such a day was destined to come, neither she nor Mu Changxi would back down.