Chapter 256: Father and Son
The Crown Princess noticed the Emperor Sheng's strange behavior, and a hint of sarcasm flashed across her respectfully lowered brows, but it was fleeting.
This letter was indeed left by my husband.
At that time, the husband felt that his time was up, so he struggled to sit up from the couch and asked her to bring him writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone.
Seeing that her husband's face was pale, she shook her head with tears in her eyes, "Aji, take a rest. This lunchbox is for me and Ye'er."
Upon hearing this, the husband's eyes were filled with tears. He reached out to touch her cheek, and although his fingertips were icy cold, he still gently wiped away her tears.
"Ajin, I'm a burden to you, but if I don't leave some words behind, I'm afraid... there will be no chance again."
She looked up, tears welling up in her eyes, "What on earth is Aji going to write? Can I write for you?"
The husband shook his head and said, "No, it has to be my handwriting."
She couldn't resist any longer, so she stood up to get paper and pen. When she turned around, she heard a series of suppressed coughs behind her.
She was filled with sorrow and did not dare to ask him to speak any more. As a result, she handed him a pen and paper, only to see him suddenly cough up blood.
Snap——
Drops of blood fell on the letter paper and spread out, like blood plums blooming one after another in the snow.
"Aji!"
She exclaimed in surprise, but her husband shook his head as if he was used to it. His eyes fell on the already mottled letter paper, and he actually raised the corner of his mouth.
Her tears were rolling down, but he said, "It's good this way."
Perhaps because he saw that she was too worried, her husband put the paper and pen aside, put his arm around her shoulders, and spoke in a soft, hoarse voice.
"Ah Jin, this letter is written by me for Ah Xun."
She suddenly looked up and saw her husband looking down at her, smiling so gently.
"Axun is so upright and special. I really hope that when Ye'er grows up, he can also become a person as upright and honest as Axun."
"I was too selfish. I entrusted Ye'er to Axun, and at the same time, I put Axun in danger."
"But it just so happens that apart from him, I can't feel at ease leaving Ye'er to anyone else in this world."
"A Xun is a gentleman who values his word. Since he has promised me, he will definitely protect and educate Ye Er even if he sacrifices his life one day."
"I will always remember your kindness, but I am dying soon and cannot repay you."
"Father is too suspicious and overthinking. I'm afraid he will become even more paranoid and arbitrary as time goes on."
"Axun may not be tolerated by the emperor in the future, so even if I use my last bit of strength, I will still try to find a glimmer of hope for Axun's survival."
"Ajin, this letter must be used at the most critical moment. After all, the bond between my father and I cannot withstand a few twists and turns."
"If possible, I hope this letter...will never be used."
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Recalling the past, tears welled up in the Crown Princess' eyes, but they disappeared in the blink of an eye.
She has shed too many tears over the years.
A widowed woman, who still bears the title of Crown Princess, is in an awkward situation in the palace and doesn't know what to do.
If Ye'er hadn't been there, she probably wouldn't have been able to hold on and would have gone to look for Aji long ago.
Over the years, Lord Jiang has really taught Ye'er very well, and this time he risked his life to plan this for Ye'er.
No matter what, she would protect her husband's best friend, for whom he had great concerns, and protect Ye'er's mentor, whom he respected so much.
Behind the table, Emperor Sheng leaned forward slightly and slowly pulled the letter out of the envelope.
His hands were trembling slightly, and he didn't know what he was expecting or what he was afraid of.
The letter paper was slowly unfolded, and the first thing that caught my eye was a collection of brown spots.
Emperor Sheng subconsciously reached out to touch it, and when his fingertips ran across it, he felt it was slightly rough.
The next moment, his head suddenly buzzed, because he had vaguely guessed what these spots were.
The sound of heartbeats whistled in his ears, and Emperor Sheng's lips were dry. He could not hide his eagerness to read the words above -
Father:
I, your son, have little fortune. I was born in a royal family, but I have no signs of living a long life. Now that the deadline is approaching, I have caused my father to die before him. This sin is as heavy as Mount Sumeru. When I think of it, I burst into tears.
In the past, my mother died early, and I was weak. My second and third brothers were all better than me. Fortunately, I have the love of my father and have the honor of being appointed as the crown prince. During this period, I have been very cautious and relied on my father's support.
Unexpectedly, today, you are bedridden and the lamp is running out of oil. I, your son, have really let down your kindness, and wasted your countless efforts and expectations.
If there is an afterlife, I only hope to tie the knot with you, continue the father-son relationship, and serve you to repay your kindness in this life.
After I left, what I thought about was the virtue of the Crown Princess and the young and ignorant Ye'er. I pray that the emperor will have pity on the mother and son, lend a helping hand, and protect them so that they can live safely in this palace.
My son's close friend Jiang Xun is of noble character and values righteousness and integrity. He can be entrusted with the important task of teaching Ye'er so that he can understand the truth, know good from evil, become a great man, be loyal to my father, and benefit the country.
Jiang Xun is honest and straightforward, and may have occasionally offended Your Majesty. I hope Your Majesty will consider that I and he are close friends in life and death, and forgive him, spare his life, and allow me to rest in peace.
However, if there is one person that is most difficult for me to give up, it must be my father.
In the past, my mother, the Queen Mother, passed away young. At that time, I was still a child, and my father, the Emperor, had already suffered the sorrow of losing his wife. Who would have thought that time would change so quickly and that my time would come to an end.
My father, the emperor, encountered such cruel and tragic events many times in his prime years. However, as the ruler of the world and the king of a great country, although he was heartbroken, he could only hold back his tears and deeply mourn. He tried his best in the court and devoted himself to miscellaneous affairs. He worked day and night without a rest.
I, your son, only hope that your father will be in good health and live forever. I hope that my father will bring prosperity to the next generation, have his achievements recorded in history, and have his great virtues passed down for thousands of years, so that he can become a sage monarch that people will look up to for thousands of years.
The unfilial son Huaiji weeps and kowtows
.......
Emperor Sheng stared blankly for a long time, until the tears on his face rolled down to his chin and he suddenly felt a tingling sensation. Then he realized it and wiped his cheek with his fingers, feeling something cold and wet.
The bloodstains on the letter paper are filled with the endless reluctance and attachment of someone who died young in his prime. It is shocking and heartbreaking.
He thought he would see a lot of resentment and resentment. After all, it was he who had committed the sin that led to...
However, there was not a single word, only admiration and wishes.
"Father."
When the Crown Princess saw Emperor Sheng finish reading the letter, her eyes also turned red and she said respectfully:
"Before the case was filed, I urged Your Highness several times to take a rest. It would not be too late to deal with many matters tomorrow."
"But His Highness told me that despite his frail body, he was favored by his father and was filled with fear and gratitude. He dared not slack off, let alone... disappoint his father in the slightest."
Even though Your Highness knew that the official documents and government affairs piled up on the desk like a mountain were deliberately done by the Emperor after he heard that all the civil and military officials in the court praised Your Highness and some subtle thoughts suddenly arose in his mind.
His Majesty is in the prime of his life, and Your Highness, as the crown prince, has already gained a great reputation. Everyone praises Your Highness for his benevolence and generosity, and his noble character like a flawless jade.
However, His Majesty does not know that the reason why His Highness is so diligent and conscientious, and strives for perfection despite his frail body, is precisely to live up to His Majesty's deep expectations.
During that period, His Highness worked tirelessly day and night, often sitting for a long time by candlelight. Finally, he was overwhelmed and fell to the ground vomiting blood in front of his desk.
When the news reached the emperor, he was extremely anxious and staggered to the East Palace, but the prince was already dying.
She saw that the emperor was struck by lightning, his face instantly lost all color, his lips trembled, his eyes were full of fear, and he fainted from grief in front of the emperor's bed.
She knew that the emperor was heartbroken and it was too late to regret, but what could she do?
Her Highness, her Aji, remained in that year forever.
Everyone said that His Highness was so elegant and graceful, like the bright moon hanging in the sky, making people look up to him.
Only she knew that her A Ji lost his mother at an early age, was born weak, and his two younger brothers were outstanding. He was also sensitive and timid, and he was lonely and helpless.
He was just trying his best to force himself.
It’s a pity that the son regards his father as God, but the father suspects the son is a thief.
There are many pitiful people among the fathers and sons in heaven.
And the instigator in front of me...
We have to wait until Ye'er has grown up.
Now the most urgent task is -
The Crown Princess's gaze fell on Jiang Xun who was standing aside.
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