[Before you and Xie Yuan entered the pavilion, you saw from afar a man seated in a wheelchair, and a trace of surprise rose in your heart—was that Liu Yuan, the Crown Prince of Great Sui?]
[For the heir to a nation to have a disability was truly rare in history.]
[Su Yun seemed to notice your doubts and explained in a low voice, "Back when Emperor Sheng of Sui was still an idle prince, he and his former princess consort were deeply devoted to one another. It was said that after she passed away, he never remarried. Though His Highness Yuan was disabled, he had always remained firmly seated in the Eastern Palace."]
["A son is honored through his mother."]
[You nodded gently, understanding at once. Such a situation was not uncommon. Throughout history, many ambitious and gifted rulers had countless beauties in their harems, yet remained deeply devoted to their principal wives, never abandoning the wives who had shared bitter hardship with them.]
[Seen in this light, though Crown Prince Yuan had spent many years as a hostage in Great Sui, he still enjoyed extremely high prestige among the people of Great Sui.]
[If he could retain his father's favor and return to Great Sui someday, he might truly have the chance to grasp the imperial regalia and ascend the throne.]
[No wonder this Crown Prince Yuan was held in such high regard among the Nine Great Surnames.]
[Your group entered the pavilion.]
[Delight filled Su Yun's face as he strode forward and clasped his hands. "Su Yun arrived late. I hope everyone will forgive me."]
["Fourth Sister is here too." His gaze turned toward Su Shishi, his tone carrying a hint of familiarity.]
[Su Shishi rose and gave a graceful curtsey. "Third Brother."]
[As Chancellor Su's adopted