Chapter 539: Things Are Different and People Are Changed
Perhaps it was because he saw Jiang Lin pause after hearing his mother's words that the emperor immediately thought of a way to restrain Jiang Lin.
Previously, the two of them did not reveal their identities, but now it is different.
"Lin'er, you must be curious about who your mother is, right?" the emperor said sadly, "Back then, your mother was the woman I loved most..."
Seeing that Jiang Lin was somewhat moved by what he heard, the emperor's mouth twitched slightly, and then he began to recount what had happened many years ago.
Jiang Lin, with his back to the emperor, did not hear any love in the emperor's words. The expression on his face became more and more indifferent, especially when the emperor mentioned Concubine Zhen, a hint of self-mockery appeared at the corner of Jiang Lin's mouth.
"Have you said enough?" Jiang Lin turned around with a cold expression. "What happened in the past is in the past. What's the point of telling me this now?"
Jiang Lin didn't know whether what the emperor said was true or not, but he could clearly feel that the emperor deliberately blamed Zhenfei for his mother's death.
Jiang Lin looked at the man in front of him who was obviously not as high-spirited as he was a few years ago, and felt a little disgusted by the fact that he was his biological father.
"Lin'er." The emperor felt a little angry because of Jiang Lin's impolite tone, but the emperor could see the current situation clearly. He had been on the throne for so long, so how could the emperor not have some patience?
Jiang Lin looked at him coldly. Such an intimate address sounded particularly harsh when it came from his mouth.
The emperor continued, "I feel so guilty about you. I'm telling you about your mother because I want you to know that I've always wanted to love you. Otherwise, why would I have brought you into the palace when you were a child?"
In fact, this is also what Jiang Lin is confused about, but so what? Jiang Lin does not believe that the emperor is such an affectionate person.
When the emperor mentioned this matter, it actually made Jiang Lin realize that he must be of some use to the emperor. This was something he had possessed since he was born, and it must be related to his mother.
Jiang Lin's eyes flickered, his indifference dissipated a little, and he raised his eyes to the emperor and said, "Can I see my mother?"
Just now, the emperor only mentioned his mother's identity in one sentence. He said that he met his mother outside the palace and that his mother never entered the palace until her death.
If the emperor loved Jiang Lin's mother, he should naturally give her a status, but the emperor did not.
If Jiang Lin's mother was just an ordinary commoner, how could she attract the attention of Concubine Zhen and go to such great lengths to kill her?
There are many doubts here, and Jiang Lin is half-believing and half-doubting. Now he wants to get more information from the emperor and start investigating his mother's identity himself.
When the emperor heard Jiang Lin's words, he naturally rejected them. "Your mother was murdered by Concubine Zhen in the wilderness. After her death, she was thrown off a cliff by Concubine Zhen. Therefore, I have no way to bury your mother. I let her go with the wind."
Jiang Lin sneered in his heart, "Does my mother still have relatives alive now?"
The emperor shook his head in pain, his face full of agony. He was so sad that his body even swayed a little. He managed to steady himself by holding on to the desk.
However, this also caused the desk to be messed up.
Jiang Lin looked up and saw that a blank piece of rice paper was now stained by the ink from the inkstone that was accidentally knocked over. The small black dot gradually spread and expanded, and finally a black patch appeared.
"Your Majesty, are you feeling unwell? I'll call the imperial physician."
Jiang Lin tilted his head after hearing the shout and his eyes fell on Fan Zhengde.
Jiang Lin was grateful to Fan Zhengde. Back then, he was still young, and as a prince following the emperor, it was inevitable that he would hear some bad words.
At that time, Jiang Lin didn't know his own identity. He felt embarrassed when people talked nonsense about him. He was so angry that he started an argument with them. However, he could not fight against so many people alone and his strength was not as good as theirs.
When he was bullied, Fan Zhengde appeared and drove those people away with a stern voice. He also cared about him on weekdays. For a while, little Jiang Lin liked to stay with Fan Zhengde.
But since when did things become different?
Jiang Lin narrowed his eyes and fell into deep thought, but before he could come up with a conclusion, the emperor's shout brought him back from his thoughts.
"Lin'er, I'm not feeling well today. Why don't you come to me after court tomorrow? I will tell you everything." said the emperor.
Jiang Lin looked at him who really looked a little weak, his eyes deepened a little, and then he slightly curled the corner of his mouth and nodded.
Before Jiang Lin turned around, he looked directly into the emperor's eyes and said, "Your Majesty, it would be better if you could call me Jiang Lin from now on."
After saying this, Jiang Lin left without even waiting for the emperor's response.
"Bastard, my sons are really going to rebel!" The emperor slammed the desk angrily after the door was closed.
The inkstone, which was already tilted, was shaken again and completely turned upside down on the rice paper. The black color that had stopped spreading began to spread out again.
"Zhengde, go and get all the things from that year." The emperor said after letting out a few breaths.
However, there was no immediate response from the other party. The emperor looked over with fiery eyes and called out to Fan Zhengde in a cold voice.
"Your Majesty!" Fan Zhengde heard it at this time and bowed respectfully to the emperor.
The emperor narrowed his eyes and looked at Fan Zhengde, who lowered his head and let him look at him.
"Did you hear what I just said?" asked the emperor.
Fan Zhengde was shocked. He only heard the emperor calling him and could tell that the emperor was in a bad mood, but he didn't hear anything else. Fan Zhengde thought something was wrong and knelt down without saying a word, admitting his mistake and asking for punishment.
"Zhengde, what were you thinking about just now?" The emperor seemed not to care about his absent-mindedness and asked in a calm tone.
But Fan Zhengde understood that this was a sign that the emperor did not want to let him go.
Fan Zhengde knew that he couldn't lie at this moment. Not only would it be easy to leave loopholes in his words, but the emperor would also doubt anything he said at this time. Therefore, it would be better to tell the emperor openly.
"Your Majesty, when I looked at Prince Jiang just now, I remembered how he looked when he first entered the palace." Fan Zhengde said, trying not to mix any emotion.
After hearing Fan Zhengde's words, the emperor couldn't help but see the image of Jiang Lin as a child.
At that time, Jiang Lin was still a child who loved to be lively and laugh. However, as people grow up, they always have to give up some things.
"Alright, no need to say more." The emperor seemed to believe Fan Zhengde's words. "Every prince was pleasing to the eyes when they were children. Now he has become like this. I wonder who taught him this!"
Fan Zhengde closed his lips and listened quietly to the emperor's scolding. After a long time, the emperor slowly stopped.
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