Unlike the warmth between them in the space, far within the Imperial Palace, after the courtiers dispersed, only the Crown Prince was left behind.
In Cheng'en Hall, the old Emperor wore a grim old face and asked the Crown Prince, "Crown Prince, regarding today's matter in the great hall, you'd better provide an explanation to me."
Had it not been for the Crown Prince's intervention, the Tiger Talisman would have already been in his hands by now.
And now, thinking of the lost Tiger Talisman, the old Emperor often had the feeling of a duck flying out of his mouth, naturally causing him immense distress.