Chapter 243
After hearing the young eunuch's words, Yin Zijin felt as if struck by lightning. He instantly lost all his strength, and his body fell backwards limply, sitting on the gorgeous low couch in a daze.
You know, from the moment Yin Zijin was born, he was sent to Zhang to be raised. Time flies, and now he is about to have his coming-of-age ceremony, but during this long period of time, he has met his biological mother, Li, only a few times.
Even if we were lucky enough to meet each other occasionally, we were always from a long distance and could only take a quick glance at each other without even the chance to say a word.
Logically speaking, Yin Zijin should not have felt too much when hearing that Li was seriously ill. However, at this moment, an indescribable pain quietly crept into his heart.
Perhaps it is true as people often say, that mother and child are connected by heart. Even if they have never been close, the blood-related kinship is still deeply rooted in the depths of their hearts.
At this moment, Queen Du, who had been standing by in silence, finally spoke: "Madame Qian, quickly go and get the sedan chair from Chengqian Palace and send Miss Yin Liu out of the palace." Her voice was neither loud nor soft, but it carried unquestionable majesty.
After hearing the Queen's order, Nanny Qian did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. She bowed respectfully and replied, "Yes, Queen. I'll prepare it right away." After that, she turned around and left in a hurry, and began to arrange the relevant matters.
At the same time, Fanghua, who was standing aside, also took quick action. She walked quickly into the west warm room and quickly packed Yin Zijin's bag. The bag contained some of Yin Zijin's daily necessities. Fanghua checked it carefully to make sure that no important items were missed.
After packing her bag, Fanghua took a thick pink hooded cloak from the shelf. This cape is soft in texture and bright in color and looks very beautiful. Fanghua gently unfolded the cloak, carefully put it on Yin Zijin, and carefully adjusted the position so that it could better wrap Yin Zijin's body.
Then, Fanghua skillfully tied the bag tightly. After doing this, she did not forget to pull down the hood of her cloak and gently put it on Yin Zijin's head. She also adjusted it slightly so that the hood could fit Yin Zijin's head better and protect him from the wind and cold.
After all matters were settled, the queen took Yin Zijin's hands, which were as white as white jade, and said in a very gentle tone: "We are parting today. I am afraid we will not see each other again until the selection next year. You have always been weak, so you must be careful and take good care of yourself!"
Sheng Muling, who was standing on the side, also hurried forward and echoed: "Sister Zijin, you must take care of yourself on the way."
Yin Zijin nodded slightly to show that he understood, and then slowly stepped into a small and exquisite sedan chair. Four strong eunuchs lifted the sedan chair steadily, while Nanny Qian stood quietly beside it. After Yin Zijin sat firmly, Madam Qian shouted loudly: "Stand up..."
As she finished her words, four eunuchs exerted their strength at the same time, lifted the sedan chair and slowly moved it towards the palace gate. Sitting in the sedan chair, Yin Zijin's mind kept emerging with the Queen's meticulous care and concern for her over the past few days, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
Unable to restrain his emotions, he stretched out his delicate, fair hands adorned with gorgeous gold bracelets and gently lifted a corner of the curtain. His beautiful and moving brows like smoke were now slightly frowned, his eyes full of reluctance as he looked at Queen Du and Sheng Muling who were still standing at the gate of Chengqian Palace.
Seeing this, Sheng Muling quickly waved her arms, signaling to Yin Zijin to take good care of herself.
Yin Zijin slowly lowered the curtain in his hand. When he thought about returning to the Yin Mansion and facing another cruel and bloody storm, he suddenly felt a trace of resistance in his heart.
Although he was extremely reluctant, he had no choice but to return to that place full of intrigue.
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When Yin Zijin returned to the Yin Mansion, he was led by the nanny to Li's Yijuyuan. As soon as I entered Yijuyuan, I instantly felt that the atmosphere was wrong. It was New Year's Day, which should have been a lively and festive day, but now it was gloomy and depressing.
Seeing Yin Zijin coming, Madam Zhou hurried over and said, "Young lady, please hurry up. Aunt Li has been waiting for you with bated breath."
Yin Zijin asked quickly: "Why is it so sudden? Why did Aunt Li suddenly become seriously ill?"
Madam Zhou quickly explained: "Young lady, you don't see Aunt Li very often, so you don't know her health condition. In the past two years, Aunt Li's health has been getting worse year by year, and she is now strong on the outside but weak on the inside..."
Yin Zijin walked slowly into the inner room with heavy steps. The room was filled with a dull and depressing atmosphere. The maids and old women who were serving him all hung their heads, and although they tried their best to suppress it, a few low sobs could be heard from time to time.
Zhang and Yin Xu were seen sitting on stools nearby with serious expressions, their eyes fixed on the sickly figure on the bed.
Li was lying on the bed, suffering from illness. Although he was still young, his face was haggard and his body was emaciated.
However, if you look closely, you can still tell from her vague remaining outline that Li was once a graceful and beautiful woman.
Just then, Yin Zijin appeared at the door. Li's originally dull eyes suddenly lit up, and then tears flowed down her cheeks like a flood.
She was so excited that her whole body was shaking. She let out a hoarse whimpering sound from her throat. It seemed as if she had exhausted all her strength to barely raise a bony hand: "Zijin... Zijin... My son! I'm sorry for you! I'm really sorry! You've suffered!
If there is an afterlife, I will spend my whole life atonement for your sins..."
Yin Zijin felt a pain in her heart, and quickly walked to Li's front, knelt in front of Li's bed and said: "Mother, you are a miserable person, you have suffered all your life, you don't need to atone for your sins to anyone."
Li picked up the white jade hairpin under the pillow with trembling hands and placed it in Yin Zijin's hand.
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