Mu Jingfeng, standing on the side, was simmering with anger as well. His gaze was icy as he addressed his son, "Your behavior is becoming increasingly outrageous!"
"You don't even address me as Mother and instead mimic those uncultured individuals who refer to you as 'Madam Consort'!" Mu Jingfeng scolded sharply. "Just as your younger sister mentioned, is it possible that after all these years, your mother has only raised an ungrateful child?"
"Let's leave!" Qiao Mu brushed off Mu Jingfeng's veiled reproach with indifference. She issued the command and led the Crown Prince out of Magnolia Court.
"Stay right there!" Mu Jingfeng, at the height of his frustration, bellowed urgently.
