AoTian took a deep breath outside the Imperial Study before stepping in. The place that used to look bright and lively with children's laughter now felt desolate and dark.
The children are scared to get to the study anymore and even Mo Chen rarely came back from the hunting ground. The twins stayed with their elder brother these days if they are not getting their lessons. Ah Xuan in addition of taking care of the duties of Crown Prince, now became a father to his siblings since their father locked himself in the Imperial Study.
AoTian passed through the row after row of memorials that were stacked up. The windows were locked making the entire study dark like it was night.
Aotian made it a habit to visit him during lunch and make sure he eats something, these past few weeks. AoTian was sure the Emperor is only having one meal per day and that too being forced by him.