In order to prove himself, Hongshi worked very hard to offer suggestions during the three days he was proctoring the exam. Even Thirteen thought that Hongshi was steady and organized in his work.
After three busy days at the Imperial Academy, Hongshi, upon returning to the Third Prince's residence, only wanted to find a gentle and tender woman and sleep soundly in her arms.
After Irgen passed away, Hongshi was depressed for a while, and then requested that Ulanara Shuzhen be made the official wife.
From then on, Hongshi only favored Shuzhen, and the two concubines were just for show.
Shuzhen doted on Irgen's son as if he were her own child, and Hongshi came to the main courtyard to stay every day, so the Third Prince's mansion was filled with an unprecedented "harmony".
Without the rivalry between wives and concubines, Shuzhen tried her best to act as a virtuous, considerate, dignified, and gentle principal wife, and Hongshi seemed to have forgotten about the little prince's birth mother.
Just as Hongshi's carriage arrived at the gate of his residence, he stepped out with the help of his servants and immediately spotted a figure standing in the eastern corner of his residence.
"This servant greets Your Highness!" Seeing Hongshi looking at him, the man quickly stepped forward and bowed to Hongshi.
"Argon, it's you!" Hongshi said, slightly surprised. It turned out that this person was Irgen's cousin, and it was he who accompanied him when he married Irgen.
“Brother-in-law, can Argon still call you that?” Argon asked.
“Of course. Come on, let’s go inside and talk,” Hongshi said quickly.
“No, no. If it’s convenient for you, brother-in-law, why don’t we go to that teahouse for a cup of tea? Argon has something to discuss with you,” Argon said. Since Irgen’s death, Hongshi had made Shuzhen his official wife, so someone like Irgen was no longer considered a true relative of Hongshi.
“Alright.” Hongshi had been hesitant, but seeing Argon’s reaction, he quickly agreed.
The two walked down a street and arrived at a teahouse. After the waiter brought the tea, Argon personally poured tea for Hongshi.
“Argon, is everything alright at home? I haven’t been to see Zorin Huan since he left. Mother and Mother must be very sad. When the little prince is a bit older, I’ll take him to see his maternal grandmother and maternal grandfather when I have the chance,” Hongshi said.
“Thank you, brother-in-law. My aunt and uncle were very sad after my sister passed away, but there’s no use in being sad. Life has to go on. They only hope that our little brother can grow up safely,” Argon said.
“Go back and tell them to rest assured, I will definitely take good care of the young prince. After all, he is my and Zolin Huan’s only child, and I will protect him no matter what.” Hongshi said with shame. He felt very guilty towards the Irgen family. He knew exactly how the Irgen family had died.
"Brother-in-law, I... I also participated in the scientific expedition this year," Argon said, stammering slightly.
"Oh, I don't see you?" Hongshi said.
“I saw my brother-in-law. He is now the Emperor’s Third Prince, and his future is limitless. Argon is willing to follow him.” Argon suddenly offered tea to Hongshi.
Hongshi was taken aback. He understood the meaning behind Argon's words, and coupled with his guilt towards the Irgen clan, he couldn't bear to refuse.
After drinking tea at the teahouse for a while, Argon took his leave, while Hongshi sat there and drank tea for a while longer before leisurely returning to his residence.
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