The Crown Prince left the palace and arrived at the Prime Minister's Mansion. Song Zhiyuan was surprised but didn't alert too many people to greet him, to avoid causing further chaos.
In fact, he wasn't the only one surprised. Even the guide, Wan Yicheng, was flustered. He just couldn't understand it; the Crown Prince could have easily summoned Song Lingjie to the palace. Why bother coming in person, not considering his own precious identity, with so many watching?
Indeed, having spent years as the Crown Prince's study companion, often accompanied by Song Lingjie, and receiving guidance from the Empress Dowager, Wan Yicheng quickly matured. Though only nine, he had a clear understanding of right and wrong.
But how did the Crown Prince explain it?
