Chapter 977: Uncontrollable Sadness
Jiang Xue adjusted her mood, looked up and asked, "Fudong, are you sure they didn't send it to the wrong place?"
"The ability of our secret guards is beyond doubt."
Fu Dong nodded and said, "Since they sent this portrait, there must be no mistake."
"Once Yun Zhen enters the city, immediately send someone to closely monitor his movements." After saying that, Jiang Xue signaled Fu Dong to leave.
Although Fu Dong's heart was full of questions, when she saw the deep sadness in Jiang Xue's eyes, she did not ask any more questions and just retreated silently.
Anyway, Xiao Zhan is here, he will comfort the princess well.
Xiao Zhan gently held Jiang Xue's hand and was about to speak, but she beat him to the punch: "So similar, so similar.
If I hadn’t witnessed my elder brother’s burial in the imperial mausoleum, I would have thought that Yun Zhen in the painting was him.”
Eleven years passed quietly. She did not dare to touch the memories of the past and never dared to look directly at Jiang Ke's portrait, but his appearance was still clearly imprinted in her mind.
Jiang Xue leaned on Xiao Zhan's shoulder and said softly, "Yun Che, I really miss my eldest brother. We three siblings had a very good relationship back then, and my two brothers loved me very much. I really miss him."
Xiao Zhan hugged her tightly. During these long years, he missed Jiang Ke deeply.
If Jiang Ke were still alive, she might not have to go through so much suffering. However, reality cannot be assumed, the dead are gone.
"Xiaoxue, no matter what happens, I will always be by your side."
That night, Jiang Xue tossed and turned in bed. Finally, Xiao Zhan got up, lit the candle, let her snuggle in his arms, and slowly read a book to comfort her heart.
After an unknown amount of time, she finally fell asleep.
Xiao Zhan gently put her down and carefully tucked the quilt for her, only then did he feel a little relieved.
When he lay down, he found that her brows were still furrowed, and he couldn't help feeling sad.
Even in her dream, there was no sign of relaxation on her face, which shows how much pressure she was under.
He wanted to reach out and smooth her frown, but was afraid of waking her up.
Her sleep had improved a little during this period, but tonight her mind was disturbed by Yun Zhen's image. Now that she had finally been coaxed to sleep, she naturally didn't want to make any more mistakes.
After a long sigh, he looked at the gauze curtain above, and his brows furrowed. Was the similarity between Yun Zhen and Jiang Ke accidental or intentional?
"Big Brother..." Jiang Xue murmured to herself in her dream, with a hint of crying in her voice.
Xiao Zhan touched the corner of her eyes and found that they were a little wet. "Don't go... Big Brother... Don't leave me."
As her voice became louder and louder, Xiao Zhan hugged her tightly: "Xiaoxue, wake up, wake up."
Hearing his call, Jiang Xue woke up suddenly, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and the sadness in her heart was hard to suppress.
In her dream, Jiang Ke left her; in reality, he had been gone for eleven years. Whether in a dream or in reality, she could not keep him.
“Yun Che!”
Jiang Xue threw herself into his arms: "I don't know why, but I suddenly want to cry."
"Then cry, it will make you feel better. You have lived too hard these years and have been too stubborn to shed tears easily. But now that you have me, you don't have to suppress your emotions anymore."
As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Xue burst into tears. At first, she just sobbed softly, but gradually, her crying became louder and louder, and finally turned into uncontrollable sobbing.
Xiao Zhan didn't say any words of comfort, but just patted her back gently.
Over the years, she has carried too much longing and responsibility, and endured countless grievances and pains.
For her, releasing her emotions in this way is a necessary relief.
After a long time, Jiang Xue finally stopped crying. Xiao Zhan gently wiped the tears from her face and kissed her forehead:
"You know what? My heart is about to break when I hear you crying."
"Then I won't cry anymore." Jiang Xue said.
"Okay, don't cry."
Xiao Zhan nodded and agreed: "Xiaoxue, from now on I will do my best to make your smile last forever."
That night, Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan were both sleepless, so they simply got up and played chess.
When the eastern sky was turning pale, Jiang Xue put down the chess piece in her hand and yawned: "Yun Che, I have to go to court, you should have a good rest!"
"good."
In the past, Xiao Zhan would handle the morning court affairs on behalf of Jiang Xue, but now he understands that he must resume his position as soon as possible.
After Jiang Xue left, Xiao Zhan was still sleepless. He sat at the desk and wrote a letter, which he sent someone to deliver quickly to the palace.
Lan Feng noticed that Jiang Xue yawned frequently during the morning court session and seemed very tired. He couldn't help but feel worried, so he immediately followed her after the court session:
"Your Highness, you don't look well. Are you feeling unwell?"
Jiang Xue shook her head: "I just didn't sleep well last night. When I was in the frontier before, it was common to stay up all night. Just go back and rest. There's nothing wrong with my body, don't worry."
"I wonder what's bothering you so much that you can't sleep at night?"
Jiang Xue confessed, "Yesterday I received a portrait of Yun Zhen, the fourth prince of the Eastern Prime Minister. He looks almost exactly like my brother. This reminded me of many past events, so I couldn't sleep all night."
Lan Feng was surprised but then became alert: "Although there are indeed people in the world who look very similar, we can't take it lightly.
In this case, Princess must be extra careful when Yun Zhen arrives in the capital."
If it was just a coincidence, it would be fine, but if Yun Zhen had other purposes, then his target would most likely be Jiang Xue, because everyone knew the deep affection between Princess Changle and the eldest son of the late emperor, Jiang Ke.
Jiang Xue nodded to show her understanding: "Lan Feng, don't worry! I am no longer the willful princess I was eleven years ago. Even if I miss my brother so much, I will remain calm and not let anyone take advantage of me."
Seeing the fatigue on her face, Lan Feng couldn't bear to ask any more questions:
"Since the princess has made up her mind, I won't say any more. Go back and have a good rest. Don't tire yourself out."
"Although I have lived a pampered life in the capital over the years, don't forget that I have also suffered a lot. What's the big deal if I can't sleep for a night? You are really worrying too much."
"But the emperor is still young, the princess should take better care of her health."
Jiang Xue smiled slightly: "Okay, then I'll go back home first."
As soon as she entered the mansion, Xiao Zhan came forward and gently held her hand: "Xiaoxue, I have asked someone to light the calming incense in the bedroom. Let's go and rest first."
"Yun Che, have you been waiting for me?"
"yes."
Jiang Xue felt a warm feeling mixed with heartache in her heart: "Didn't I tell you to rest at home? Why are you so disobedient?"
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