Ouyang Zhen's eyes were cold and gloomy. He understood all these principles, but he just wanted to go and see his child.
They've been a month old, and he hasn't seen them even once.
“Grandfather, I understand what you mean, but I…”
He understood the reasoning in his heart, but he was desperately thinking about them.
"Alright, don't worry. I believe Ouyang Fu won't hold out for long; he'll appear soon."
The old general sighed.
"By the way, what are His Majesty's thoughts now?"
The old general was even more speechless at the emperor's incompetence; he was truly a fool. Even after Ouyang Fu had done such a thing, the emperor still hadn't given up on him.
He didn't even kill him; he even told Ouyang Zhen that no matter what, he had to spare Ouyang Fu's life.
Is this something a human being would say? It's only been a few days since his son forced him to abdicate, and he's already forgotten about it?
"Hmph, just a tyrant."
Ouyang Zhen even considered making him the retired emperor, but unfortunately he still had something to protect his life.
"He's not in good health, let him be. He won't be causing trouble for much longer anyway."
If the Emperor could behave properly, Han Luoxue could help him improve his health, but unfortunately, he's not a decent person.
"Yes, Grandfather, I understand."
"I can't go there myself. Let Zhou Yuan go instead. I'm still not at ease if he doesn't go and see for himself."
This time, the old general did not refute.
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Western border.
After Han Jinghua remarried, her life became much more comfortable. Her work became easier, and she could finally eat her fill.
Her two daughters, who were with her, had visibly gained weight in their faces because they were eating better.
Seeing that her daughter's complexion had improved, Han Jinghua felt that she had made the right choice.
Her two daughters are still very sensible and always come over to help her with chores. The house is also kept very clean.
The eldest daughter has grown taller; at eleven years old, she's practically a big girl now.
The man also found her a job. Although she didn't earn much, it was enough to help support the family.
“Big Girl…”
On her way home, Da Niu was stopped by someone. When she saw the man on the ground whose face she couldn't make out, she was so frightened that she took two steps back.
"you……"
"Big girl, I'm your dad."
Lu Xiaonan didn't know how he survived. Now he was out there, and when he was hungry he would drink some water, although the water wasn't clean. His most frequent place was the garbage dump.
At that time, everyone was having a hard time, and there was hardly any food. But occasionally they could still find a little bit, and they just endured it like that. His body had long since become emaciated, but he did not die.
He finally saw Da Niu, his eyes shining with hope.
He had heard that his eldest daughter was now able to work and earn money.
"you……"
Da Niu never expected to run into Lu Xiaonan again. Thinking of the times Lu Xiaonan used to beat her, her body trembled.
"Hey girl, your dad's hungry. Give me something to eat."
"That bitch of yours dared to run off with another man. When I find her, I'll break her legs."
The person Lu Xiaonan hated most in his life was Han Jinghua.
How obedient this woman used to be in front of him? He never expected that she would run off with another man so soon after he got into trouble.
"You... I don't have a father."
Hearing Lu Xiaonan's fierce words, Da Niu was so frightened that she ran away.
Seeing his eldest daughter run away, Lu Xiaonan wanted to chase after her, but he couldn't even stand up now, so how fast could he crawl on the ground?
He crawled with difficulty, but in no time he could see Da Niu's shadow anymore.
"Oh my, who is this? Isn't this Lu Xiaonan, the one who knows the Crown Prince?"
Lu Xiaonan was already furious that her daughter had gone missing.
Several people suddenly appeared in front of him. Lu Xiaonan raised his head and looked at them with difficulty. His expression changed and he felt extremely distressed.
"What...what else do you want to do?"
"I didn't want to do anything either, Lu Xiaonan. Don't you know the Crown Prince? What, did he leave with you?"
A man stepped forward, lifted his foot, and placed it on Lu Xiaonan's hand, crushing it forcefully.
"ah……"
Lu Xiaonan cried out in pain. He tried to pull his hand back, but the other person was pressing hard on his foot, and he couldn't pull it out at all.
Lu Xiaonan felt a bitter taste in his mouth. His legs were now useless; he relied entirely on his hands to walk. But now…
Fortunately, he still has a good hand.
But just as this thought crossed his mind, another man squatted down, grabbed his good hand, and chuckled.
"I don't like this one either."
As he spoke, he suddenly exerted force, and with a snap, Lu Xiaonan's hand broke.
A sharp pain shot through Lu Xiaonan, and she almost fainted from the pain.
He was covered in a cold sweat, but those people had no intention of letting him go so easily.
Hearing Lu Xiaonan's screams, the man calmly placed Lu Xiaonan's hand on the ground, then lifted his foot and brought it down hard...
"ah……"
Another sharp scream rang out, and the group looked excited.
After an unknown amount of time, the group finally got up and left happily.
"That Lu Xiaonan really deserves it."
"Exactly, if it weren't for him, how could we have been tortured back then?"
"Hmph, his salary has been halved, I can't stand the sight of him."
"It's alright, we'll come over and take care of him often from now on..."
At this moment, Lu Xiaonan was curled up on the ground, his hands aching terribly. Occasionally, people would pass by him, but no one came to help him.
Damn it, all of them deserve to die!
Lu Xiaonan felt a surge of resentment. He suddenly remembered the past. Back then, they lived in the village. Although life was hard, they didn't starve, which was still pretty good.
How did he end up like this?
If there were a way to undo regrets, he would never have repeatedly provoked Han Mingyuan's family.
Looking back now, Han Mingyuan really did give him many chances. He thought they were relatives and that they wouldn't do anything to him, but he kept crossing their bottom line.
In the end, they harmed themselves and their children.
Three days later, Han Jinghua heard the news that Lu Xiaonan was dead.
She was stunned for a moment. She hadn't expected that the man was dead.
"Jinghua, shall we go see him?"
The man spoke considerately, but Han Jinghua shook her head:
"No, I'm not in a good physical condition to go there right now."
She rubbed her stomach, feeling anxious because she had been nauseous since waking up the morning before last. Her husband, also worried, had a doctor examine her, who said she was pregnant!
The man was overjoyed. He had promised to treat Han Jinghua's two daughters well, as his own, but...
He also hoped to have a child of his own.
He was already in his thirties; in the village, men his age usually had grown children.
He never imagined he could become a father again; how could he not be excited?
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