Shi Yongyan sighed and inclined her head in a bow towards Mo Xikang. She stated dispassionately, "Your Highness, please understand that my words may be harsh, but they are spoken out of concern for you."
"If you do decide to bring Duke's father to the palace today and air your grievances before His Majesty, how do you think His Majesty will ultimately handle this situation?"
Mo Xikang tightly pressed his lips together, his silence conveying his acknowledgment of the truth.
Deep down, he knew this better than anyone else.
His Majesty would unquestionably show favoritism. In secret, His Majesty cherished his son so deeply that he entrusted the important elite, the Emperor Shadow Guard, to the Crown Prince.
The distinction in closeness was readily apparent.
No matter the sacrifices he, Mo Xikang, made or the deeds he performed, he remained distinct from Mo Lian in His Majesty's heart.
