Chapter 240: It's Time to Say Goodbye
Princess Chu listened to Yun Xiangye's words and asked in confusion, "Why not for the time being?"
Yun Xiangye slowly looked at Her Royal Highness the Princess, "You probably don't know that Zhao Jing intends to seize the throne, right?"
Princess Chu's face changed, she frowned and looked at Yun Xiangye and said, "Xiangye, what are you talking about?"
Xie Zhixuan said, "Yuxiu, Xiangye is not talking nonsense. We have been hiding this from you because we are afraid that you will worry and get angry. Zhao Jing is indeed colluding with the Fu family and the Wei family to seize the throne."
The Princess of Chu was shocked and said, "How dare this rebellious son do such a big mistake? I will definitely not let him do this. I will go back and persuade him to give up this idea."
The Princess of Chu hurried back to teach Zhao Jing a lesson.
Yun Xiangye said to the Princess of Chu, "Second aunt, when you go back, don't mention the matter of Zhu Ting. The maids around you may all be Zhao Jing's people. Zhu Ting and Shen Qing encountered danger on the way to Chang'an and almost died. Therefore, the maids who came with you have to be detained in the Princess's Mansion for the time being."
When the Princess of Chu heard that he almost died, she asked, "What happened? How could he almost die?"
Chen Qing said, "Perhaps the Zhu family knew Zhu Ting's identity and knew that Zhu Ting was coming to Chang'an. Since he was sent by Prince Ning, they couldn't stop him. So they thought of killing Zhu Ting and me on the way on a rainy day to silence us and prevent us from coming to Chang'an. Fortunately, my childhood friend rescued us and we were able to come to Chang'an City."
When Princess Chu heard this, she couldn't help but feel distressed and hated herself even more. She almost couldn't even see her own child.
"Second aunt, now that Zhao Jing has ulterior motives, if he knew the truth, he would kill to silence the witnesses. He has considerable power behind him, so it would be best if you don't reveal Zhu Ting's identity for now."
Princess Chu nodded slightly: "I understand, Axuan, I'll trouble you to take care of the boat."
Xie Zhixuan smiled gently and said, "Don't worry, we are in the Princess's Mansion."
The Princess of Chu looked at Zhu Ting deeply, and then hurried back to the Prince of Chu's Palace. As soon as she entered the Palace, she went to look for His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu.
I saw Xu Jie still sitting in the room.
The King of Chu gave Xu Jie a look, and Xu Jie understood and said, "Sister."
Princess Chu walked up to the King of Chu and said, "Have you known for a long time that Jing'er was planning to seize the throne? How could you allow him to act so recklessly? Even if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is dying, the little grandson is also His Royal Highness's bloodline!"
The King of Chu said to the Princess of Chu, "I just learned about this not long ago. I also tried to persuade Jing'er, but he didn't listen. I have no power in the court, and he has grown up now and doesn't listen to me. I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to worry..."
"Alas!" The King of Chu sighed deeply, "Jing'er has made such a big mistake, I'm afraid even her life is in danger. This child won't listen to advice, and I have no other choice."
Princess Chu looked at Xu Jie and said, "You are not allowed to use the troops of the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion to support Zhao Jing!"
Xu Jie sighed and said, "I will definitely not use the troops of the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion to help Zhao Jing, but Pei'er might... Alas, I don't dare to tell Pei'er's mother yet."
Princess Chu asked, "What happened to Pei'er?"
Xu Jie said: "Pei'er went to Lizhou to get information, and Han Jian, the governor of Lijiang, was the one who was plotting for the throne behind Zhao Jing. The three cities in Lizhou have all fallen into the hands of the traitor Han Jian. It is extremely dangerous for Pei'er to go to Lizhou, but Zhao Jing threatened me with Pei'er's life..."
Princess Chu said, "I will go and persuade Jing'er. He can't be so foolish."
Although she knew today that Zhao Jing was not her biological son, she had raised him for twenty-four years after all, so she treated Zhao Jing as her own son.
The Princess of Chu waited in the mansion for a long time before she saw Zhao Jing return.
The Princess of Chu looked at Zhao Jing, not knowing whether it was because they had been together for too long, but in fact, she could see some resemblance to them in Zhao Jing. After all, he was her child whom she had raised for twenty-four years. They ate the same food and had the same habits, so they were more or less similar.
This is why the Princess of Chu had never doubted it before.
But Zhu Ting looked like the King of Chu at first glance, and that feeling of blood connection was something that Zhao Jing did not have.
When Princess Chu saw Zhao Jing coming back, she said, "Jing'er, mother has heard some rumors outside. You must not do anything foolish. Give up all your plans."
Zhao Jing said, "Mother, I can't give up. I can't watch our Zhao family's kingdom fall into the hands of the Gu family. I'm not willing to be suppressed by Gu Yan and do nothing for the rest of my life. I'm also not willing to hand over my beloved woman to Gu Yan!"
"Zhao Jing! Don't be confused." Princess Chu cried, "You can't take the throne, you will never become the emperor, stop it, if you stop now, I will plead with your father and His Majesty the Queen, and I can still save your life."
The Princess of Chu couldn't help but hate the Zhu family. Zhao Jing also had the blood of the Zhu family flowing in his body, but after all, twenty-four years of relationship could erase the hatred she had for him.
The Princess of Chu just wants Zhao Jing to live well.
Zhao Jing frowned and said, "Mom, you are my biological mother. Even the Fu family supports me wholeheartedly. Why can't you? Why do you and my father want to pour cold water on me? This kingdom will be mine, Zhao Jing!"
Princess Chu raised her hand and slapped Zhao Jing in the face, "Jing'er, wake up!"
Zhao Jing's eyes were red. "I am very clear-headed, mother. I love Xiangye, but Xiangye married Gu Yan. She could marry anyone, but she had to marry Gu Yan. I won't accept it!"
Princess Chu looked at Zhao Jing and said, "If you really loved her, she and Gu Yan are now in love and the family of three is happy. You should bless her. You don't love her at all. You just don't want her to marry Gu Yan."
If Zhao Jing really liked Yun Xiangye, he wouldn't have waited three years after she got married to find out.
All of this is predestined.
The reason why Zhao Jing found it so hard to accept was simply that Yun Xiangye’s husband was Gu Yan, the same Gu Yan he had been jealous of all his life.
Zhao Jing said, "So what? I will take all of Gu Yan's things. Xiang Ye should be my woman, my Imperial Consort! Gu Yan should be humble and serve me as a vassal!"
"Mother, you don't have to persuade me. I will definitely take the throne! You and father don't have to stop me. Anyone who obstructs my great cause will be treated as a traitor to me!"
When the Princess of Chu saw Zhao Jing walking away angrily, she shook her head and sighed. She couldn't help but wonder, was it because she didn't teach him well?
But I have also taught well in the past twenty-four years.
Or is it that he has Zhu family blood in his veins, which is why he is so jealous and extreme?
The King of Chu walked up to the Queen of Chu and advised, "It's because I'm incompetent, I have no power in the court, I've been a coward all my life, and I can't even discipline our son."
"My dear, I have something to say to you alone."
The Princess of Chu brought the King of Chu into the bedroom and tearfully told him everything about Zhu Ting.
Seeing the tearful Princess Chu, the King of Chu said, "Don't blame yourself. It was my fault. I was sorry for you and our child. I will go to the Princess's mansion tomorrow to meet him."
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Inside the Princess's Mansion.
At dusk, a meal was set out at the Tingyun Water Pavilion to entertain Zhu Ting and Shen Qing.
Gu Yangang came back and rushed to the banquet. When he saw Zhu Ting's appearance, he was stunned.
Yun Xiangye whispered a few words in Gu Yan's ear, and Gu Yan finally understood.
Yun Xiangye whispered to Gu Yan again, "My sister is back. She asked you to pass a message to His Highness, telling him that my sister is in the Princess's mansion."
Gu Yan also whispered to Yun Xiangye: "Okay, I will go to the East Palace to deliver the message later."
After the meal, Yun Xiangye went to the guest house next to Qingfeng Garden and asked Chen Qing if there was anything else he wanted to buy.
Chen Qing said: "We already have everything here, no need to buy anything else, Xiangye, thank you very much."
Yun Xiangye said: "Why do we have to be so polite? If you need anything, just tell Xueyan. I will take good care of you in the next few days."
Yun Xiangye saw that Chen Qing looked a little strange, so she took him to the pavilion in the courtyard. The early summer evening breeze was quite cool.
"Chen Qing, you don't have to worry too much about your safety. You are safe in the Princess's Mansion."
Chen Qing said, "Now that we are here, I am not worried about our safety. I just didn't expect Zhu Ting to become the son of the palace. The princess just said that she would return the position of the prince of Chu to Zhu Ting. How can a small town merchant girl like me be worthy of the prince of Chu?"
Yun Xiangye said, "Why do you have to belittle yourself? Am I not also a small town merchant's daughter who married the Prince of Ning?"
Yun Xiangye gently patted Chen Qing's hand and said, "You and Zhu Ting have been married for many years. He won't betray you."
Shen Qing looked back into the house and sighed, "Alas."
Yun Xiangye smiled faintly at Chen Qing: "Have more faith in your husband. If you have this concern, you should talk it out with Zhu Ting."
Yun Xiangye recalled the quarrel she had with Gu Yan when she first came to Chang'an. Now thinking about it, she also did not trust Gu Yan, but Gu Yan had kept it a secret from her for three years. How could she trust him?
However, Chen Qing and Zhu Ting were different. There was nothing hidden between them and there should be no misunderstanding.
Chen Qing smiled at Yun Xiangye and said, "By the way, why didn't Wan He have dinner with us just now?"
Yun Xiangye explained: "She cannot show her face in front of others for the time being."
Shen Qing was curious, but did not ask any further questions.
Yun Xiangye chatted with Shen Qing for a long time, and only said goodbye to Shen Qing when it was dark.
Yun Xiangye went to Ye Wanhe's room again and asked if there was anything she needed to buy.
When Yun Xiangye entered, she saw Ye Wanhe holding Yu'er's rattle and gently turning it.
Yun Xiangye said: "Sister, do you miss Yu'er?"
Ye Wanhe said: "I haven't seen Yu'er for so long, I miss him so much, but I can't enter the palace right now."
Yun Xiangye said, "Sister, Gu Yan has gone to the East Palace to deliver the message."
Ye Wanhe held the rattle tightly in her hand, but she didn't know how to face Zhao Yun. She looked towards the door, her mind was in a mess.
But now that she has returned to Chang'an, she also wants to meet Zhao Yun...
Just say goodbye properly.
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