Chapter 252 Mother-Son Love
The queen sighed, took Fu Liu's hand and walked into the hall.
I have become numb over the years and don’t care about it this time.
As soon as the queen stepped into the palace, she saw Xiao Cheng'an fleeing in panic.
"An'er!" The queen called him in surprise.
Xiao Cheng'an stopped, slowly turned around, and looked at the queen with red eyes.
"Mother..."
His voice was trembling, almost breaking.
The queen's heart tightened, and she quickly stepped forward to caress his tear-stained face: "Why are you crying?"
She gently wiped the tear marks on his face with her fingertips, her eyes full of heartache.
Xiao Cheng'an couldn't hold it in any longer and threw himself into the Queen's arms, crying, "Mother, will you really not abandon me?"
He held the queen's clothes tightly, fearing that if he let go, his mother would abandon him.
Seeing him like this, the queen's heart was in a knot, knowing that he must have heard the conversation he had just had with his mother.
She stroked Xiao Cheng'an's small back and said with a tearful smile, "You are the Queen Mother's son. How could the Queen Mother abandon you?"
"Mother..." Xiao Cheng'an cried even harder, his shoulders heaving violently as he sobbed, "Your son...You are my only mother. I cannot leave you."
The Queen's eyes immediately became wet. "You are my only son, An'er, so I will never leave you."
She fought back the burning tears in her eyes and stroked the back of Xiao Cheng'an's head. "An'er, don't listen to what others say. From the moment you stepped into Weiyang Palace and called me mother, you have been my son. No one and nothing can separate us."
Yes, she had already regarded this child as her own, so how could she abandon him and not want him?
She personally taught him how to read, write, draw, and play chess, and she also accompanied him in practicing his favorite activities: horseback riding and archery.
When he first came to Weiyang Palace, he always had nightmares.
I would sit at the head of his bed and tell him stories. Sometimes I would fall asleep while he was telling them, and when I woke up it would be daybreak. Without knowing when, I would find myself half covered by his quilt.
This villain disliked me at first, but then gradually accepted me and eventually became dependent on me.
Isn’t this the journey of being a mother?
When Xiao Cheng'an heard this, he felt relieved immediately, but he cried even harder, wetting the queen's clothes.
In fact, this embrace is so warm that I don’t want to leave it now that I have it.
Warmer than my mother's.
It seemed that he hadn't remembered his mother for a long time.
Because the Queen Mother treated him so well.
"Mother, I will definitely listen to you from now on. When I grow up, I will protect you and will not let Grandmother bully you again."
Although he was young, his mother's eyes would always be red whenever his grandmother came to the palace.
So he knew that it must be his grandmother who made his mother unhappy, just like today.
When the queen heard this, her heart softened immediately, tears welled up in her eyes, and she choked with sobs and couldn't speak.
It turns out that there are people who feel sorry for her.
It turns out that she also needs protection.
The Queen talked with Xiao Cheng'an for a long time. When the palace maid came to announce that Liu Yuetang had arrived, she let go of Xiao Cheng'an's hand and tidied her appearance.
"An'er, do you know that because of your grandfather, your brother or sister was almost harmed?"
Xiao Cheng'an was stunned for a moment, then nodded slightly.
The Queen smoothed over Xiao Cheng'an's hair and said softly, "Your Majesty, I know that from An'er's perspective, even if Grandfather was wrong, he did it for An'er. An'er cannot blame Grandfather."
"But from Mother Liu's perspective, do you think Mother Liu should blame Grandfather?"
Xiao Cheng'an pursed his lips slightly and lowered his head. "Of course I should. Madam, tell me that if Mother Liu really drank the labor-inducing drug, then... then it's very likely that I won't be able to see my brother and Mother Liu again."
"If it was me who was murdered today, your majesty would surely hate that person."
The Queen nodded with satisfaction: "An'er's words make a lot of sense."
"So, if people can put themselves in others' shoes and understand their hearts, they will naturally be more understanding and less argumentative. An'er, do you know what to say when you see Concubine Liu later?"
Xiao Cheng'an nodded: "I know."
In the main hall, Hongxiu brought the tea.
"Have a cup of tea first, Your Majesty. The Queen will be out shortly."
As soon as she finished speaking, the Queen came out with Xiao Cheng'an.
Seeing Liu Yuetang stand up and about to salute, the Queen hurriedly said: "Sit down quickly. There is no need for formalities in private."
Not to mention that the Emperor has exempted Concubine Xi from the formalities of paying respects, the fact that she is greatly favored but has never taken advantage of it to become arrogant makes her worthy of being treated like a sister, and there is no need for so many etiquettes.
Seeing the queen speak, Liu Yuetang stopped bowing.
In fact, her belly is getting bigger and bigger, and it is really difficult for her.
Xiao Cheng'an walked to Liu Yuetang and bowed respectfully: "Your son pays his respects to Madam Liu."
The incident with the Yu family was caused by Xiao Cheng'an. It was impossible for her to say that she had no grudge against Xiao Cheng'an.
But now, seeing how respectful he was, she could only put on a perfectly appropriate smile and said, "Prince, please stand up."
All the members of the Yu family were killed by her, so she had to be on guard to see if Xiao Cheng'an was pretending to be so well-behaved.
She is pregnant now, so she cannot have any intention of harming others.
After giving birth to the child, she also had to make some plans to prevent Xiao Cheng'an from inheriting the throne in the future.
Just as he was thinking, Xiao Cheng'an suddenly knelt on the ground and bowed deeply. "My grandparents have hurt Madam Liu and my younger siblings. This is all my fault. Madam Liu, please forgive me. I also apologize on their behalf."
After saying this, he fell to the ground and kowtowed.
Liu Yuetang was startled and quickly said, "What are you doing, eldest prince? The Yu family is the Yu family, and you are you. How could Concubine Liu blame you?"
"Wanqiu, quickly help the eldest prince up."
As she spoke, she looked deeply at Xiao Cheng'an's expression, but his young face and eyes were full of sincerity and clarity.
But he is already nearly eight years old and was born in the palace, so we must not judge him by appearances alone.
The Queen looked at Xiao Cheng'an with a kind expression: "Alright, An'er, go practice your calligraphy. I will talk to your mother, Consort Liu."
After Xiao Cheng'an left, the Queen looked at Liu Yuetang and said softly, "Regarding the matter of the Yu family, it's my fault that I didn't notice it and frightened my sister."
Liu Yuetang stroked her abdomen and said with a smile, "This matter has nothing to do with the Empress, so how could I blame you? It's the eldest prince... Empress, you have taught him very well."
The Queen gently picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then slowly spoke: "Xi Fei is exquisite and discerning. I also treat you as my younger sister. There are some things I will not hide."
Looking at Liu Yuetang's puzzled face, she said, "I know what you're worried about, sister. I can assure you that I know nothing about the Yu family's affairs. As for An'er, I don't know what he will become in the future, but I can be sure that An'er bears no hatred towards you now. I will not allow him to do anything to harm you and your son."
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