Chapter 261 Irreconcilable

The eldest prince finally understood at this moment.

Back then, it was he who killed my mother.

If he had not gone to Yichun Palace from the prince's place, if he had not heard the so-called "palace maids' gossip" and insisted on returning to Yongfu Palace, if he had not begged Concubine Xian to open the palace gate, his mother would not have died.

In time, my mother will be cleared of the grievances and regain her freedom.

Instead of dying because of him, die for him!

It was he who harmed my mother. He was the murderer who killed my mother!

The eldest prince felt indescribable self-blame. Such deep guilt was not something he could bear at his age.

He cried so hard that he could not control himself and almost died.

When Wen Zhaoyuan heard these words, she froze for a moment. Then, seeing him crying so bitterly, she quickly walked over and hugged him tightly, "Our dear Yuqi, don't cry, don't cry."

"It's all my fault, ah—"

The eldest prince cried for a long time in her arms.

By the end, my eyes were so red and swollen that I could hardly open them.

Seeing him like this, Wen Zhaoyuan felt her heart broken and wiped his tears with great heartache.

After the eldest prince had cried enough, Wen Zhaoyuan slowly spoke.

"Back then, your mother, Noble Consort Shunzhen, passed away only a few days later, and Consort Xian followed her. There was a lot of speculation in the palace.

You were still young before, and Empress Wen was selfish and didn't want you to know these things. She just wanted you to grow up safely.

But now, you've suddenly developed a high fever and are acting so abnormally. Madam Wen suspects someone must have told you something. Since you want to know, Madam Wen will tell you."

Wen Zhaoyuan recounted the events of that year in detail and also expressed the private speculations of the concubines.

It is nothing more than the saying that Concubine Shunzhen was a scapegoat pushed out by Concubine Xian.

The eldest prince leaned against her, listening in a daze, tears streaming down his face. In the end, he smiled sadly, "It is indeed so."

really?

Wen Zhaoyuan was stunned and slowly pondered these words.

She asked, "Yuqi, who told you this before?"

The eldest prince lowered his eyes and whispered, "Empress Li."

"Li Xiuyuan?" Wen Zhaoyuan frowned, obviously not expecting her to be the one. "She did this..."

The eldest prince interrupted with a sneer, "Perhaps he treats me like a child and wants to sow discord and use me."

Wen Zhaoyuan frowned even more tightly: "I didn't expect her to be so despicable and shameless, using such despicable means."

He actually took advantage of the child!

The eldest prince raised his head, hatred welling up in his eyes. "But she did say one thing right."

Wen Zhaoyuan was shocked: "Yuqi..."

The eldest prince clenched his fists and spoke in an extremely cold voice, "It wasn't just me who killed my mother. It was Concubine Xie who was behind this. I was so close to the son of my mother's murderer for so many years. It's really wrong!"

Empress Wen had just said it clearly, and he had heard it clearly. This matter had nothing to do with Empress Chen at all. What her personal maid saw was also done by Concubine Xie!

As for Li Xiuyuan mentioning her, it might be because she wanted him to hate the Fourth Prince as well.

In this way, he fought with his second and fourth brothers, and his third brother reaped the benefits.

What a good plan.

A cold look flashed in the eldest prince's eyes.

In the past, Concubine Xie used him, and now Li Xiuyuan also wants to use him, but unfortunately he is not a child anymore.

He will definitely take revenge!

Wen Zhaoyuan was startled by his expression and hesitated for a long time before speaking, "Yuqi, if your mother knew about this, she would surely hope that you would forget all this, grow up without hatred, and be carefree. Concubine Xie is already deceased, and the Second Prince is innocent. Why don't we forget all this and live a good life together?"

"But I know everything!" The eldest prince roared hoarsely, his expression gradually becoming sadder. He choked and said, "My mother's death cannot be let go like this! I will take revenge!"

Wen Zhaoyuan held back her tears and wanted to persuade him again, but the eldest prince spoke up, "Your Highness, there is no need to persuade me anymore. I have made up my mind."

Wen Zhaoyuan remained silent for a long time. The hall was silent for a long time before her voice was heard, "What do you want to do?"

The eldest prince's young face was full of determination: "I will not allow the son of my mother's murderer to ascend the throne. That position can be mine, it can be my fourth brother, but it can never be him, Xie Yuchuan!"

Wen Zhaoyuan's heart was lifted: "Yuqi, that position is not so easy to fight for."

The eldest prince looked at her and said, "I know this. But I have to fight for it, even if it means death."

Otherwise, if Xie Yuchuan were to ascend to that position, wouldn't Concubine Xie be posthumously conferred the title of Empress Dowager?

How could he allow the murderer of his mother to be revered for eternity?

Wen Zhaoyuan opened her lips but said nothing.

The eldest prince whispered again, "Empress Wen, if you do not wish to be involved in these disputes, I will go and ask to see the Emperor and ask him to no longer register under your name."

Wen Zhaoyuan hugged him again and sighed, "What are you talking about? Since you have made up your mind, just do it."

She had already made up her mind when she raised him.

Over the years, in her heart, Yu Qi has long been her biological son.

Since it is the son's wish, as a mother, she naturally has to fulfill it.

Tears welled up in the eldest prince's eyes, and he murmured, "Empress Wen."

Wen Zhaoyuan sighed deeply and her face became firm.

*

The eldest prince recovered from his illness and came to Chengning Palace in person with Wen Zhaoyuan to express his gratitude.

"Thank you for your concern, Madam Chen."

Pei Tingyue had someone help him up and serve tea to the mother and son. Just as she was thinking about how to ask the eldest prince tactfully what had happened that day.

By chance, the eldest prince stood up and recounted in detail what had happened in Wenhua Palace that day. Finally, he said, "Empress Chen, Yuqi knows that this matter has nothing to do with you. It was Empress Li who was forcing you to blame."

Want to use him?

Then it wouldn't be too much for him to tell her about it.

Hearing this, Pei Tingyue, who was sitting in the main seat, was a little surprised, and couldn't help but look up to the eldest prince.

If a normal child knew the truth about his mother's death, he would probably be overwhelmed with emotions and want to get rid of everyone as soon as possible.

But the eldest prince didn't. He was calm and rational, explaining to her. The eldest prince, this child, has a very stable mind.

Now that this has been brought up, Pei Tingyue recounted the events of the past, sighing, "At that time, the Emperor and Empress Zhang Yi knew that it wasn't your mother, and they confined her just to lure her out of her hole. Who knew that Concubine Xie Xian..."

Pei Tingyue comforted the eldest prince again.

Wen Zhaoyuan and her son quickly said goodbye and left.

That night, Pei Tingyue told Xie Chen about this matter.

Xie Chen's face turned grim after hearing this. After a moment's silence, he said, "I've always known that Li Xiuyuan was very arrogant. I thought that after Yu Shi's stuttering, she would recognize the truth and devote herself to taking care of him. I didn't expect that she would not change her ways and even dare to sow discord and stir up trouble in the harem."

Pei Tingyue lowered his eyes and asked softly, "Then what does the emperor plan to do?"

Xie Chen said: "Of course, I will stop her from thinking about it!"

Pei Tingyue blinked lightly.

The ruler of a country must not be ill, this is something everyone knows.

But even though Yu Shi is like this, Li Xiuyuan still won't give up. How can I stop her from thinking about him?