Chapter 123 Ridiculous

Is she saying she feels wronged?

Shanlai couldn't understand it. She stared at the person in front of her, her facial expression gradually disappearing.

How ridiculous!

How could someone say something like that?

That's terrifying.

You came from your mother, who risked her life to give birth to you.

Do you think you exist because of whom?

Maybe she really did torment you and cause you pain, but does that give you the right to hate her? Haven't you ever benefited from her? Were her words wrong? How dare you stand here and say such things so confidently!

That was a person's life! My mother, your aunt, was neither a goddess nor a spirit, just a human being, and a person only has one life! She sacrificed herself for you; she truly died willingly, without even asking your opinion beforehand. I don't know if you'd be happy to step on her blood, but she truly died for you! She died, and you are still alive! You became the crown prince, living a life of supreme power.

Yet you say you are in pain, and you resent her death.

You know perfectly well that she won't come back to life, and that you won't die, yet you say such things.

Did saying these things make you feel better?

We are blood relatives; you and I, you and them, are the closest of blood relatives.

Yes, another living person stained with my mother's blood made you feel pain.

But she is your mother, she gave birth to you and raised you, her kindness is heavier than a mountain, even if you die for her, it is only right.

You should have understood her pain and saved her from her predicament, but instead you only resented and hated her.

You resent and hate her for some trivial things, things that you clearly messed up yourself.

You love yourself more than you love her.

You don't save her, you even join others in hurting her, and then you tell people that you are the one who was hurt.

Cousin, how could you do this?

You are really arrogant.

Shanlai felt an indescribable disappointment.

The person before me, though his features were still vaguely the same as before, was now a complete stranger, so selfish and arrogant that he was terrifying.

It makes me so angry that I don't want to have anything to do with him anymore.

But Shanlai was, after all, a kind and compassionate person. He was always understanding, willing to put himself in others' shoes, and also intelligent and very patient.

Even if I don't want to have anything to do with him anymore, the two of us still can't separate, and it's impossible for us to break off all ties.

However, she has her own temper and can't swallow her anger or accept things passively for anyone.

“How could I not understand my cousin’s heart? If there really were a way to bring people back to life, I wouldn’t need my cousin; I would be enough. As long as my mother could come back to life, I wouldn’t care about any dangers, even if she could never be reincarnated. She is my mother, and it is my duty to do anything for her. I am a child after all, born as a human being, not a heartless beast. I must repay my mother’s kindness!”

The words were spoken very bluntly.

Moreover, they were unwilling to say even such unreserved things anymore.

“Cousin, I've come here to ask you, what are you really thinking? What are you planning? Although we are ruler and subject, we are also blood relatives! So I'm going to be bold today. If I offend you, I hope you won't hold it against me. Cousin, I strongly disagree with what you did yesterday. Even a clay figure has some spirit, let alone a human being. Even if you are the crown prince, the future ruler of the world, it doesn't stop others from hating you. Cousin is my family, of course I want the best for you. If you have any good solutions and need my help, just tell me, and I will do my best to help you. So what are your plans, cousin?”

What are Li Hao's plans?

Of course, he wanted everything to go back to the way it was before.

What was it like back then?

Zhi Shou was gentle and bright, like a willow breeze and apricot blossom rain; when you looked at him, your eyes seemed to be filled with autumn water.

He admired women like that, so it was natural for him to fall in love with Zhishou.

The two were deeply in love and both believed the outcome would be perfect. She promised to stay by his side forever and make him happy every day.

He had truly looked forward to it.

But it all came to nothing.

His mother, the domineering mother who had paid a huge price, suffered constant injustice, and always reminded others to repay her, suddenly turned on him and demanded that the two of them break off their relationship.

His mother had long since lost the habit of consulting with others; she would simply inform him of everything, and he couldn't refuse.

She would say, "How dare you talk to me like that? Who do you think you are where you are today because of?"

She has given so much, so she deserves a reward, a reward from everyone, a great reward.

We cannot fail to repay this debt.

He was the one who benefited the most and had the least right to refuse.

We can only endure it.

Anything she asks for is right.

But he's a person, not a stone or a piece of wood; he's a person with his own feelings.

He overestimated himself.

He thought it was just a small matter. Who in the world can't live without anyone else? If we can't be together, then we won't be together. Can't we just go on living?

He's alive, but he's going crazy.

He missed her, desperately missed her, his longing never ceased to clamor, clamoring to possess her.

But he couldn't, he couldn't.

I've already hurt her once; I can't hurt her a second time.

She didn't want to come back; she didn't want to see him.

That's right, and that's good.

But, but...

Just one glance, just one glance, and his will was shattered. His self-control, which he had always been so proud of, was so fragile and vulnerable in the face of that one glance.

He suddenly had the urge to hurt her and couldn't control his body.

He did that kind of thing.

Seeing her fear, her pleading expression, and the scent of desire emanating from her...

He felt a surge of excitement, a brutal pleasure.

Because I love her, I know that what I did was actually wrong.

"...Is she alright? I know I did something wrong, and I will apologize to her and ask for her forgiveness."

He lowered his head, looking very sincere.

After meeting for so long, only this one sentence has been pleasing to the ear.

But Shanlai wasn't going to let him off easily.

Do you think she'll be alright? Why ask such an unnecessary question?

He could sense the suppressed resentment in the person in front of him from those words.

He had no right to complain; he could only endure it.

"I'll listen to my sister, as long as she's willing to help me."

The younger sister sneered and said, "Is this something you expect me to decide? I'm afraid I can't help you. Cousin, make up your mind first before you come to me for help!" With that, she turned and left, unwilling to stay there any longer.

Let's go back to Liguang Palace.

The Empress was still grieving.

She was surrounded by a crowd, dressed in finery and adorned with jewels, exuding an air of extravagance, yet she sat there with a sense of desolation.

She was fully awake.

It was Shanlai, her relative, who roughly shook her awake, pried her open, and insisted that she look at the torn, bloody wound.

If you don't wake up, you won't know; once you wake up, you'll have to face the cruel reality.

Although she had to face it and couldn't afford to lose her senses, Shanlai still couldn't bear to.

She did make many mistakes, but is she really hateful?

Others may hate her, but kindness is not an option.

She walked over, squatted down in front of her aunt, rested her face on her aunt's buttocks, and quietly kept her company without saying a word.

This aunt genuinely cared for her. Seeing her like this, she disregarded her own situation and anxiously asked, "What's wrong? Is something bothering you? Tell me, and I'll help you."

Such good relatives.

Shanlai almost shed tears.

"If Mother saw my aunt in her current state, she would be so heartbroken..."

The Empress felt a sudden jolt, her nose was choked by the sudden burst of sourness, and her eyes burned.

My younger sister is the one who treats her the best. Knowing that she's not doing well, she must be even sadder than her.

But my sister is gone.

"I really miss her. She always had a way of making me happy. She always said that when she grew up, she would be able to do a lot of things for me, so I wouldn't have so many worries anymore, and I wouldn't have to frown anymore..."

Her younger sister had said this more than once, and she had kept it in mind time and time again, but she didn't take it seriously. What she valued was her sister's affection. She didn't want her sister to do anything for her, and she didn't want her sister to have any troubles.

But my sister took it seriously.

He even gave his life for her.

Even if everything changes, my sister is still reliable.

That's why I feel even more sorry for my sister...

Fortunately, I have a niece.

Crane Fairy, my sister's only bloodline.

"Don't worry, I won't fall down even for your sake. Get up quickly, don't put pressure on your stomach, it's not good for the baby." Saying that, he stood up and lifted the other person off the ground as well.

A palace maid brought over a round stool, and Shanlai sat down, placing both of her hands on the Empress's hands.

"Don't worry, Aunt. Even though Mom is gone, I'm still here. I'll definitely stand by you, Aunt. My feelings for you are the same as my feelings for Mom."

The Empress withdrew her hand, gently patted her niece, and nodded with a smile: "Don't worry, I know."

"I'll say it again: I wouldn't let anything happen to myself just for you. But you, don't overthink it. This is the worst thing to do during pregnancy. Speaking of which, he should be moving around now. Has he been bothering you?"

Shanlai is someone who can instantly dispel all her sorrows, no matter how much she worries, just by mentioning her children.

“He’s very well-behaved and has never bothered me, and he probably won’t in the future.”

"Really? It can be that high?"

Why would I lie to you?

As the mother and daughter were exchanging tender words, a palace maid suddenly rushed in from outside the palace, bowed to them, and said, "Your Highness, the Duke is outside and requests an audience with you."

The Queen paused for only a moment, then immediately sprang to her feet. "What is he doing outside! Let him in!"

The palace maid ran outside, and the Empress followed. After taking a couple of steps, she turned back and suddenly pulled up her still-dazed niece. "Quick! Let's go greet him! Your uncle is back! It's your uncle!"

uncle.

The Governor-General of the Southeast, Duke of Qi, Wei Xin, was covered in dust and sweat, and his heart was burning with anxiety.

Under the eaves at the foot of the steps, both sides paused, one bowing and the other looking up.

Wei Xin, not very young, his face darkened and shiny from prolonged exposure to sunlight, and usually solemn and unsmiling, was now twitching violently…

"...Is that Crane Immortal? That must be Crane Immortal?"

He asked his sister in a panic.

Before her sister could answer, He Xian cried out, "Uncle! Uncle..." and suddenly burst into tears.

Wei Xin took two steps at a time, quickly crossed the stone steps, and suddenly appeared under the eaves. He stared at the person with a blank expression.

"...Is it really Crane Immortal?"

The Empress had already burst into tears, and upon hearing this, she choked back sobs, "Of course it's Crane Immortal, Crane Immortal has returned..."

Shanlai also cried.

"It's Crane Fairy..."

He murmured these words, and Wei Xin choked up, laughing and crying at the same time: "He Xian, He Xian... Wanwan..."

The mere mention of this name was not enough to choke up.

The uncle hugged his niece and wailed.

The older sister held her younger brother and wept, just like that afternoon many years ago, at the bedside of their mother who had passed away, the three sisters...