Chapter 256: Onward Without Looking Back (Seeking Monthly Pass)

Ziwei Palace, the Imperial Garden.

Dressed in mourning attire, the third Prince, Zhao Run, followed a eunuch named Huang through the heavily guarded corridor, bowing as he entered the waterside pavilion.

Inside the pavilion, Zhao Hong, dressed in a round-necked robe with dragon patterns, sat behind a table of wine and dishes, waiting for a long time.

Upon stepping into the pavilion, Zhao Run, with a trembling heart, folded his hands and bowed deeply, "Your subject Zhao Run pays his respects to my Emperor, long live, long live the Emperor, forever and ever!"

"Rise," Zhao Hong said, extending his hand in an inviting gesture he lamented, "I would still like to hear you call me 'Imperial Brother'."

Zhao Run, who had already stood up, immediately bent over again in fear and folded his hands, "Your subject dares not presume..."

Just then, Zhao Miao, also dressed in mourning clothes, entered the pavilion with the guidance of a eunuch, walking slowly.