At that time, he was angry with himself as he believed that it was his fault that led to his mother's death.

However, as he grew older, it seemed to him that there was more to it.

Sure enough, the result of the investigation showed that it was caused by the Empress.

He remembered that his mother and the Empress entered the Palace almost at the same time.

His father, the Emperor, was fond of both of them. But finally, his mother was pregnant before the Empress. At that time, his father only had one daughter.

The Empress was afraid of his mother giving birth to the Emperor's first son, which would pose a threat to her. Therefore, she employed a midwife at a high price, who followed her order to kill his mother and tell others that his mother died of dystocia after she truly gave birth to a baby boy.

After that, that midwife jumped into the river and died.

Lan Cangmo had always compressed this matter in his heart, waiting for a day to avenge his mother's death.

He thought it might be God's mercy to him that the Empress had never got pregnant.

Here was his opportunity now that he had become the Crown Prince. As the Empress wanted to rely on him to stabilize her position, he would make it for her.

Thinking of this, Lan Cangmo gave an unfriendly smile with coldness in his peach-blossom eyes.

However, in the chamber of Lan Cangyu, the Third Prince.

Concubine Yi walked in, asked all the servants to back off, and closed the door.

Seeing that, Lan Cangyu frowned slightly. He stood up and asked, "Mother, what's wrong? You're looking..."

Concubine Yi interrupted Lan Cangyu and said, "His Majesty gave the position of the Crown Prince to the Second Prince."

Hearing that, Lan Cangmo put down the book in his hands and walked up to Concubine Yi, "Mother, where did you hear that?"

"It's a decision your father made in the court this morning." Concubine Yi said.

Hearing that, Lan Cangyu slightly shook his head and said, "That's impossible. Father has just come back, and we lost the battle. How could he be so anxious to make the decision?"

Speaking of which, Lan Cangyu raised his head and said, "No. I'll go out and have a look."

Seeing that, Concubine Yi shook her head at Lan Cangyu and said, "Yu, that's true. I just came back from your father's palace and heard this news from his own mouth."

Hearing that, Lan Cangyu surprised for a moment. He could not believe how it could be so quick for his father to decide who was the Crown Prince.

Then, there was a flash of coldness in his eyes. He said, "It seems that I am destined never to be the Crown Prince."

Seeing that and being afraid of Lan Cangyu doing something irrevocable on impulse, Concubine Yi quickly said to him, "Yu, we cannot make any rash act now. Don't forget Lan Cangmo, whose mother is not easy to deal with and will not let it go. We only need to be onlookers of this fight and wish that they would end up with a lose-lose situation."

Hearing that, Lan Cangyu gave a smile and said, "Mother, you do make sense. Who knows what will happen in later days!"

Then, he went to his seat, sat down, and started reading the book on the table. However, he took in none of the words.

At this time, Concubine Luo Lan went back to her chamber and lay down on the bed with the help of Mei.

After that, Mei asked, "Your Grace, may I go to find the imperial doctor to give you a check?"

"No." Concubine Luo Lan shook her head. Then, she ordered Mei, "Go and call the Fifth Prince for me."

Hearing that and looking at the pale face of Concubine Luo Lan, Mei hesitatingly said, "Yes, Your Grace. I'll go right now."

Concubine Luo Lan became angrier when thinking of the moment that the Empress deliberately mentioned this matter in front of the Emperor and announced that Lan Cangmo was on her side.

Thus, as Lan Cangmo would have the support of the Empress, it was hard for them to bring him down from the position of the Crown Prince. But she would not give up.

Thinking of this, Concubine Luo Lan rubbed her temples and closed her eyes.

Shortly afterward, Lan Cangyue came into the chamber and saw Concubine Luo Lan lying on the bed with a sick looking. He quickly came up to her and asked, "Mother, what's wrong with you?"

Hearing Lan Cangyue's voice, Concubine Luo Lan opened her eyes and said, "Yue, you come."

Lan Cangyue nodded to her. Then, he turned back and shouted, "How did you serve my mother? How could she be like this now?"

"Yue, let them back off." Concubine Luo Lan said to Lan Cangyue, holding his hand.

Lan Cangyue said, "What are you waiting for? Get out!"

Then, all the servant girls went out.

After they had left, Lan Cangyue held Concubine Luo Lan's hands and asked, "Mother, what's wrong?"

"Yue, your father has chosen Lan Cangmo to be the Crown Prince." Concubine Luo Lan said to Lan Cangyue.

Hearing that, Lan Cangyue surprised for a moment and frowned slightly. "What? Did father give the position of the Crown Prince to Lan Cangmo? When did this happen?"

Lan Cangmo asked Concubine Luo Lan a series of questions.

"Your father announced it in this morning's court." Concubine Luo Lan said to Lan Cangyue.

Hearing that, Lan Cangyue dropped his eyes slightly and said, "Mother, even though father has given the position to Lan Cangmo, since father is in buoyant health now, we have a long time to let father abolish him in the future."

"Even so, times have changed. We thought it good for us that the Empress has no baby. However, it's beyond our expectation that when the Empress knew that Lan Cangmo became the Crown Prince, she went to tell your father that she would like to adopt him." Concubine Luo Lan said to Lan Cangyue.

Lan Cangyue frowned tightly and asked, "Did father agree?"

"Yes." Concubine Luo Lan nodded.

Lan Cangyue sneered, "The Empress is truly good at analyzing the situations! But mother, you may forget that the Empress was the real culprit of Lan Cangmo's mother's death. If we reveal this news to Lan Cangmo, will he clasp an enemy to his bosom?"

Lan Cangyue had a smirk on his face.

Concubine Luo Lan hove a sigh and made some analysis, "Even so, Lan Cangmo is not a fool. He must know that we won't simply give up. As this time the Empress made overtures to him willingly, and he could prevent us from making some acts by virtue of her power, he may endure that even though he knows it was the Empress that killed his mother. What's more, your father had agreed. Lan Cangmo will not let something go wrong at this critical point."

Hearing that, Lan Cangyue nodded and did agree with her mother. Then he asked, "Mother, what should we do next? Just wait helplessly for Lan Cangmo to ascend the throne?"

Hearing Lan Cangyue's words, Concubine Luo Lan dropped her eyes slightly. Then she opened her eyes and said, "That's impossible. As you said, we reveal this news to Lan Cangmo. Even though he agrees to be adopted by the Empress, this will generate suspicions between them."

There was no better way to stop it presently, but they could not let it go!

Just after Concubine Luo Lan finished her words, Lan Cangyue nodded, "Mother, I know what you mean. I'll go to tell Lan Cangmo this news right now."

"OK. Don't go any further than necessary." Concubine Luo Lan reminded him.

Lan Cangyue said yes. Then, he stood up and called the servant girls outside in.

Mei walked up to Lan Cangyue and made a slight bow. "Your Highness. What can I do for you?"

"Go and find the imperial doctor. Let him prescribe some medicine for mother to tone the body." Lan Cangyue said to Mei.

Hearing that, Mei replied, "Yes, Your Highness."

Getting out of the chamber, Lan Cangyue went directly to Lan Cangmo's palace.

Lan Cangmo had received the imperial edict. When he walked into the chamber, Huo Si arched his hands and said with a smile, "Congratulations! Your Highness! Congratulations! The Crown Prince!"

Having a look at the imperial edict in his hands, then he put it aside and said, "It's not easy to sit on this position. Then comes the real beginning."

Huo Si's smile faded. Lan Cangmo was true that the Third Prince and the Fifth Prince had greedy eyes on the position of the Crown Prince. Though the Third Prince would not make any trouble, they needed to be careful of the Fifth Prince since his mother, Concubine Luo Lan, had a strong family power and the Emperor's preference.

They might secretly create trouble for them. However, a good thing was that thanks to the support of the Empress, those people dared not do those bad things openly.

Thinking of this, he heard a voice coming from the outside. Huo Si smiled and thought that it was true that "speak of the devil".

Though he hadn't entered the door, his loud voice could be heard, "Congratulations! Second Brother!"

Then, he walked into the chamber.

He walked up to Lan Cangmo, arched his hands, and said with a smile, "Second Brother, I congratulate you on winning father's heart and becoming the Crown Prince."

"Fifth younger brother, you're so well-informed. I have just received the imperial edict, and you come subsequently." Lan Cangmo smiled and said to Lan Cangyue.

Lan Cangyue paused and then said with a smile, "Second brother, how could you say that! I heard it from the ministers after the court when I wandered around the palace this morning. Then, I come here to congratulate you."

"If so, it's so considerate of you, Fifth younger brother." Lan Cangmo said.

He would like to know what Lan Cangyue wanted to do for coming here at this time.

Then, Lan Cangyue smiled and asked Lan Cangmo, "Second brother, my mother just came back from father's palace and had heard that the Empress wanted to adopt you. Do you know that?"

"I've heard this news. Anything wrong?" Lan Cangmo frowned and just followed Lan Cangyue's words. He wanted to know the purpose of Lan Cangyue.

Lan Cangyue took two steps forward and slightly leaned. Then he whispered, "Second brother, to tell you the truth, I know something important. Though I shouldn't tell you now, after careful consideration, I think it's necessary to let you know that."