Chapter 161 You Have Always Made Your Father Proud
"Mother..."
Zhao Huaixiang's gentle call brought Concubine Chun back to her senses.
At this time, Pei Shiyin also staggered forward, and the three of them stood together.
Concubine Chun smiled, took Zhao Huaixiang's hand, gently placed it on the back of Pei Shiyin's hand, and then held their hands tightly.
"Life in the nunnery may be hard, but it will give Mother Concubine peace of mind and comfort."
"Xiang'er, mother knows your difficulties, but your methods are too cruel, which has offended heaven and conscience. Fortunately, no bad consequences have been caused. Otherwise, mother would die and would not have the face to see the queen."
"From now on - stop. Mother will recite sutras and chant Buddhist scriptures day and night, hoping to alleviate some of your sins."
When Concubine Chun said this, she turned to look at Pei Shiyin beside her, her eyes becoming more gentle.
"In this vast world, I am so lucky to have a lover and a bosom friend..."
"Xiang'er, treat Yin'er well. This is your blessing."
As Concubine Chun spoke, the tears that had lingered in her eyes for a long time finally fell.
Zhao Huaixiang's heart was filled with bitterness. He couldn't express the regret in his heart at this moment, and he felt extremely hateful. He hated the emperor who was so high above him.
How could he not understand his mother's good intentions?
But he...had done his best for the sake of the fish on the chopping board, but still failed to protect his mother, and instead made his mother have to come to him to prepare for the rescue.
On the other side, Zhao Huaizhang immediately stood up and helped his father up.
Even though Prince Rong was still acting a little bit just now, now looking at his beloved son's face, he could no longer hold back his tears.
His Zhang'er was in the prime of his life and had not even gotten married yet, but he had to go to guard the imperial mausoleum. From then on, the father and son were separated, and it would be difficult for them to see each other again after such a short journey.
Unless... unless a new emperor ascends the throne in the future and grants grace and pardons Zhang'er.
With tears in his eyes, Zhao Huaizhang held his father's hand tightly.
At this moment in Qingle Palace, he didn't know if there were any spies of the emperor in secret, and there were some things he couldn't say, but he knew that his father would definitely understand.
Zhao Huaizhang was a child of destiny since birth. When he was young, he studied together with Prince Xianhuai and two princes, and was surrounded by young masters from various families as his study companions.
As they grew older, everyone entered the government to realize their ambitions, but Zhao Huaizhang, with all his talent and knowledge, remained mediocre.
Later, he stopped going to poetry gatherings, literary gatherings, tea parties, and cocktail parties. He was cowardly, helpless, distressed and unwilling, and he grew up like this until he was eighteen.
He never dared to say openly that he was the son of Prince Rong, because he was so incompetent that he was of no use except to bring suspicion to the palace.
But today, if he were to leave himself to guard the imperial mausoleum, the Crown Prince Rong would be useless, and the Rong Prince's Mansion would no longer be a threat to the royal family.
From now on, my father, mother and Huaizhen no longer have to live in fear.
Zhao Huaizhang could not serve his country, but he was able to protect his family. He could finally -
"Father, Huai Zhang is not completely useless, right?"
Zhao Huaizhang's eyes were red, and he asked cautiously but bitterly.
When Prince Rong heard this, tears instantly welled up in his eyes and his chin and lips trembled involuntarily.
That year, good news came from heaven, and I was overjoyed. After ten months of pregnancy, I finally had a baby boy.
The princess asked him, "My Lord, what should we name our child?"
He teased the little person in his arms, smiling, "You and I are blessed with a good marriage, and your son will be born into the family. How about calling him Huai Zhang?"
"Zhang?"
The princess tilted her head at first, then responded with a smile.
"A gentleman has virtue, like a jade or a sceptre. Well, let's call him Huai Zhang!"
At that time, he felt that the world was perfect like this, so he hugged the princess and Huai Zhang tightly and said with a smile:
"I wish my son Huai Zhang, with a character like jade, talent like spring water, upright conduct, good health, and most importantly, full of blessings and endless joy."
"Zhang'er, smile for your father!"
.......
The good times of the past are still vivid in my mind, but now when I look at the handsome and tall man in front of me, only endless sadness surges in my heart.
Prince Rong felt his heart broken, and could not help but hold Zhao Huaizhang in his arms, saying in a trembling voice: "Huaizhang, my son——"
"You have always made father proud."
Zhao Huaizhang's eyes became sore when he heard this, and tears immediately rolled down his cheeks.
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After Prince Rong and his son left, Zhao Huaixiang helped Concubine Chun and Pei Shiyin up, but turned his head to look at the side hall which had been silent throughout.
"Mother, Ah Yin, I have to go see someone first."
Pei Shiyin didn't know there was someone else in the side hall, but Concubine Chun seemed to know everything and nodded, "Go."
Zhao Huaixiang patted his wrinkled hem and walked towards the side hall.
At the middle of the afternoon, the setting sun is bright.
The side hall was silent and quiet. The setting sun quietly shone through the carved windows, becoming the only bright color here.
Jiang Xun stood quietly by the window. Hearing the noise at the entrance, he turned his head and looked over. There was a hint of sadness on his calm face.
Zhao Huaixiang knew at a glance that Jiang Xun was also waiting for him.
At this time, Jiang Xun took a step and suddenly walked towards the backyard.
Zhao Huaixiang frowned slightly, but followed without hesitation.
But Jiang Xun entered the backyard without stopping, and went out from the back door. The view in front of him suddenly opened up and turned out to be a small lake.
There is a pavilion in the center of the lake, connected to the shore by only a long corridor.
At this moment, a small figure was standing in the pavilion in the middle of the lake, looking over here intently.
It’s the emperor’s grandson Zhao Yuanye.
Jiang Xun stopped, and Zhao Huaixiang suddenly realized that the person who wanted to see him was Ye'er, not Jiang Xun.
But he did not go over immediately. Instead, he stood beside Jiang Xun and said calmly, "Congratulations. You made another good move."
Jiang Xun shook his head upon hearing this, "There is no profound plan, it just takes advantage of the 'harmony of people'."
Zhao Huaixiang chuckled, "Why be so modest in front of me? You and I both know that human hearts are unpredictable and changeable. Among all the strategies and plots, the most difficult one is to conquer people's hearts."
"But once you win people's hearts, you can win the game without losing a single soldier."
Jiang Xun no longer denied it upon seeing this, because this situation seemed easy but was actually difficult.
There are so many human hearts and human natures involved, and behind them are so many grievances from the previous generation and the entanglements of this generation. If you cannot fully understand all of this, and there is any deviation in the middle, this time you may not be able to succeed.
"Since it's life imprisonment, I don't know when we will meet again after today. Do you have anything to ask me?"
Zhao Huaixiang took the initiative to speak again, with a strange light flashing in his eyes as he looked at Jiang Xun.
Jiang Xun tilted his head to look at Zhao Huaixiang, and just as he raised his eyebrows slightly, he heard Zhao Huaixiang say sarcastically:
"Did you see the look on his face when he left? Oh, by the way, you were in the side hall and didn't see it."
"This is probably the first time since the death of my eldest brother that the situation is completely beyond his control."
"Xiuzhi, if you ask me anything now, I will answer you."
"Because I look forward to seeing him a second time, a third time, and even..."
"Your Majesty."
Jiang Xun spoke up, interrupting Zhao Huaixiang.
There are some things that even if both of you know it in your heart, you still can't say them out loud.
Besides, he did have a question.
"May I ask, Your Majesty, was the witchcraft case your doing?"
The witchcraft case was intended to frame Jiang Xun by using the taboo date of Prince Xianhuai, but it almost caused the life of Lady Anyang.
When Zhao Huaixiang heard Jiang Xun's question, the corners of his mouth slowly curled up, as if it was exactly what he wanted.
"Be upright. Don't blame me for all the bad things I have done just because I am lowly."
"Of all the things that happened, I am innocent in this one."
"Of course, if you want to believe it..."
Zhao Huaixiang added softly, then raised his foot and walked towards the pavilion in the middle of the lake.
When his eyes fell on the face of the person in the pavilion, the smile on Zhao Huaixiang's face suddenly disappeared, and was stained with heaviness and a hint of timidity.
But as his mind raced, he quickened his pace and walked towards Zhao Yuanye.
Jiang Xun stood on the shore, watching the uncle and nephew meet in the pavilion, but he quietly clenched his hands under his sleeves.
It is true.
Not King Xiang, but......
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