When the imperial grandson tragically passed away, Empress Zhou was taken aback.
She had only heard that Xiao Ziheng entered the palace, but she hadn't heard anything about him bringing a child along.
"Why did people see Prince Heng going to Qingquan Palace?"
Empress Zhou refrained from directly accusing him of meeting Consort Mu, as it would damage Emperor Hong Wen's reputation.
"The imperial grandson was critically ill, and the prince was too anxious. In his haste, he lost his way and took a few detours before finding the imperial hospital. It must have been dark, and the palace servants mistook him," Jiang Zhan reasoned convincingly.
Empress Zhou gritted her teeth.
Xiao Ziheng must have indeed met Consort Mu and used her own son as a shield. How heartless!