Chapter 175 The Feud Ends in Smoke and Fire
The next morning, as dawn broke, Chu Huaiyu got up to prepare breakfast for Lu Zhaoxue and her daughter. He thought this might be the last thing he could do for them.
Before long, several exquisite and delicious breakfast dishes were served on the wooden table.
Chu Huaiyu walked slowly to the door, gently knocked on the door panel, and said in a very soft voice: "Zhaoxue, Lingyang, are you awake? It's time to get up and have breakfast."
After saying that, Chu Huaiyu turned around and walked back to the wooden table to sit down, waiting quietly. After Lu Zhaoxue and Chu Lingyang came in, Chu Huaiyu's gaze followed Lu Zhaoxue the whole time. His eyes were filled with too many emotions. This moment of warmth was so precious to him.
After sitting down, Lu Zhaoxue picked up her chopsticks and ate slowly and deliberately, without ever raising her eyes.
On the other hand, Chu Lingyang was completely oblivious to the subtle atmosphere in the air. She held the white porcelain bowl and ate the pastries in big mouthfuls, her cheeks puffing out, just like an adorable little hamster.
Chu Huaiyu couldn't help but chuckle, the smile never fading from his lips, and even the melancholy in his eyes seemed to dissipate somewhat.
After Chu Lingyang finished eating, Chu Huaiyu asked softly, "Lingyang, was the food delicious?"
Chu Lingyang nodded vigorously, her little face full of joy, and she gave Chu Huaiyu a sweet smile.
As Chu Huaiyu gazed at Chu Lingyang's eyes, which resembled Lu Zhaoxue's, his gaze softened even more.
Then, Chu Huaiyu slowly turned his gaze to Lu Zhaoxue, and after a moment of contemplation, he finally said in a low voice, "Zhaoxue, things will soon be completely over."
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhaoxue finally raised her eyes to look at Chu Huaiyu, her clear eyes remaining completely calm.
After a long silence, Lu Zhaoxue sighed softly, her tone unusually calm: "Yes, it's time to end this."
As soon as Lu Zhaoxue finished speaking, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the courtyard, heavy and powerful, carrying a murderous aura.
Chu Huaiyu was slightly taken aback, but did not react in any way.
The next moment, the door was suddenly pushed open, and black-armored cavalrymen filed in, instantly surrounding the small courtyard. Chu Siheng walked in, his gaze dark and unfathomable.
The moment Chu Lingyang saw Chu Siheng, her eyes lit up. She stood up and rushed towards him, excitedly calling out, "Father!"
Chu Siheng caught Chu Lingyang as she lunged forward, lifted her high in his arms, gently patted the top of her head, and his eyes softened instantly.
Then, Chu Siheng looked up at Lu Zhaoxue. Their eyes met, and without saying a word, they simply nodded to each other, understanding each other perfectly.
Chu Siheng handed Chu Lingyang to the guard beside him and ordered in a deep voice, "Take the princess out and take good care of her."
"The rest of you may also step down."
The guard bowed in agreement, carried Chu Lingyang out, and the other guards followed suit. Soon, only three people remained in the room.
Chu Huaiyu sat quietly the whole time, without saying a word or making any move, simply watching everything in front of him with a very calm expression.
Chu Siheng stared at Chu Huaiyu for a moment, then slowly said, "Is there anything else you want to say?"
"No."
Chu Huaiyu then looked up at Chu Siheng and asked in return, "And you, is there anything else you want to ask me?"
A complex emotion flashed across Chu Siheng's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by coldness. "Since that's the case, let's settle things once and for all."
Chu Siheng then looked at Lu Zhaoxue, his tone softening slightly: "Zhaoxue, you should go out too."
Lu Zhaoxue nodded, got up and left, but when she reached the door, she paused, slowly turned around, and looked at Chu Huaiyu. She asked softly, "Chu Huaiyu, you remember everything, right?"
When Chu Huaiyu heard Lu Zhaoxue call his name, he was slightly taken aback. He had obviously not expected Lu Zhaoxue to ask him a question. He paused for a moment, then nodded and said in a low, hoarse voice, "I remember everything."
"Then Zhao Zhao..."
Before Lu Zhaoxue could finish speaking, Chu Huaiyu interrupted her, looking at her with calm and unwavering eyes, "I know."
Then, Chu Huaiyu turned her gaze to Chu Siheng, a faint smile playing on her lips: "I'm still quite surprised that you didn't change Lingyang's name."
"I think you probably feel the same way I do."
After a long silence, Chu Siheng finally spoke slowly, "My daughter should naturally have the best of everything in this world."
Upon hearing this, Chu Huaiyu chuckled softly, a sense of relief in his voice.
"Yes, parents should give their children the best of everything... You have done what Father and I failed to do."
After Chu Huaiyu finished speaking, Lu Zhaoxue turned and left, gently closing the door behind her. All the grudges and entanglements would be completely resolved behind that door.
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In the fifth year of Emperor Zhaowen's reign, in the bright and clear spring, an imperial edict was issued from the palace, proclaiming to the world—
The eldest daughter, Chu Lingyang, is intelligent, kind, filial, virtuous, and talented. She is specially appointed as the Crown Princess to inherit the throne.
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