Chapter 277 The End of the Father-Son Relationship
Zhao Huailang took the letter from Zhen Hanyi with trembling hands.
When it is unfolded, what comes into view is an elegant and beautiful handwritten calligraphy with flowers on it.
Lang Er:
In this world, it is a great blessing to have someone who truly cares for you.
Han Yi is a pure girl and Mu'er is still young. If you just leave, it would be a cowardly act.
In the past, I tried my best but ended up in complete failure. However, I still have the courage to live in this world for the one I love. This is also a proud spirit.
Be able to take it and be able to let it go.
Your grandfather lived a glorious life. Even if he is executed this time, he should have no resentment and no fear of death.
The Cui family is a family of one blood, and now that they have been implicated, it is a great blessing that they are all able to save their lives.
The road to exile is full of dangers and difficulties. It is expected that Mingjue is a man of great courage and may be able to support the Cui family and ensure the survival of the family.
As a daughter of the Cui family, my mother has lived up to her parents’ kindness in giving birth to me. The palace is remote, cold and lonely. My mother has no worries and will return to the dust.
After leaving the palace, I will build a cenotaph for my mother. On every festival day, I will bring Hanyi and Muer to report that they are safe. That will be enough.
.......
Attached to the end of the letter was a piece of brocade handkerchief. Inside the embroidered pattern of butterflies playing with flowers was the concubine's maiden name, a single word "Hui".
Zhao Huailang held the handkerchief and stared at it for a long time. Finally, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and tears flowed down.
He knew that his mother...had passed away.
As she herself said, she left in a dignified and peaceful manner.
Zhao Huailang held the handkerchief in his arms with great care, raised his head to look at Zhen Hanyi who was also in tears, feeling unbearable grief.
He knew very well that sometimes living was harder than dying.
No one knows a child better than his mother.
His mother understood his cowardice and evasion, and his inability to let go. She left him a handkerchief and asked him to build a cenotaph, but in fact she wanted to save his life.
My mother...
Zhao Huailang slowly closed his eyes, thought a lot, and finally said in a hoarse voice:
"Han Yi, please ask the Crown Princess for a favor. Before I leave the palace, I want to see my father... His Majesty again."
Zhen Hanyi didn't dare to move.
She was afraid that once she left, when she came back, there would only be a cold body left.
Seeing that Zhen Hanyi didn't move, Zhao Huailang raised his head and saw her frightened face, his heart trembled.
The next moment, he slowed down his voice and spoke again: "Forget it, you help me go, how about that?"
Upon hearing this, Zhen Hanyi's eyes finally lit up. She hurriedly walked around the desk and grabbed Zhao Huailang's arm.
The Crown Princess never met Zhao Huailang again, but sent Nanny Zhu to respond to Zhao Huailang's request.
Hall of Mental Cultivation.
The inner hall was silent and quiet, with only Fushun's footsteps busying around, handing out water and fanning.
Hearing footsteps behind him, he turned around and saw Zhao Huailang being supported by Zhen Hanyi. His heart trembled.
"Your Majesty."
Emperor Sheng, who was sitting on the couch, heard the voice and immediately opened his eyes.
The moment he saw Zhao Huailang, his eyes suddenly widened and an anxious and vague sound came from his throat.
After seeing the true colors of the Crown Princess and Zhao Yuanye, Emperor Sheng was deeply regretful. He regretted that he had repeatedly tested them and did not make a quick decision to hand over the crown prince position to Zhao Huailang.
Zhao Huailang gently pulled his arm out of Zhen Hanyi's hand, stood in front of the couch, and looked at Emperor Sheng seriously.
After a long moment, he smiled wistfully.
"Father, looking back today, you are nothing but an ordinary person full of selfishness and many shortcomings."
"Your Majesty!"
Fushun cried out in a low voice, unwilling to hear Zhao Huailang slandering Emperor Sheng in this way.
After Emperor Sheng was stunned for a moment, he widened his eyes in shock and anger and made a burping sound.
Zhao Huailang's face was full of relief, and he shook his head:
"In the past, it was because I, as a child, admired you, respected you and loved you that I felt you were shining and majestic like a mountain."
"Now it seems that it was just my delusions that gave you a layer of glory, that's all."
"After leaving the palace this time, the love between father and son will be severed. It should be... that we will never see each other again in this life."
Zhao Huailang said, slowly took two steps back, staggered a little, knelt down in front of the couch, kowtowed and said loudly:
"Commoner Zhao Huailang bids farewell to His Majesty!"
Boom boom boom——
After kowtowed three times, Zhao Huailang stood up, took Zhen Hanyi's hand, and walked out without looking back.
Fushun was so shocked that he froze in place.
Emperor Sheng's face was filled with horror and fear, and he started to whine and groan, but he was powerless even to turn his head to take a last look at Zhao Huailang's back.
After a long time, Emperor Sheng got tired of shouting, and the hall returned to silence.
He stared at the curtain above his head and closed his eyes again. There were no tears, but his face was ashen.
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After the court was dismissed, Shen Zhengsheng, Lu Yongzhu and other important officials went to the imperial study again.
The political situation is turbulent right now, and the news that Emperor Sheng is ill and unable to govern the country will surely spread soon.
At this critical juncture, there is no guarantee that the Mo Kingdom will not take advantage of the situation and invade the northern border.
Shen Zhengsheng and Lu Yongzhu had discussed this matter last night, so they were in the imperial study right now just for this matter.
Upon hearing this, the ministers nodded repeatedly.
After all, the two generals have thought it through carefully, and the country's territory must not be lost.
After discussing many matters, it was almost noon when everyone came out of the imperial study.
Lu Yongzhu walked beside Shen Zhengsheng, hesitated for a moment, and said in a deep voice:
"General, if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince still appoints me to guard the North this time, I would like to... take Yun Zheng with me."
Shen Zhengsheng remained silent upon hearing this.
Jiang Xun, who was walking nearby, also heard these words, but his eyes were looking far away, and it was unknown what he was thinking.
Who knew at this moment, tap tap tap -
There were hurried footsteps not far away.
Everyone looked over in the direction of the sound, and seeing the palace servants busy and flustered, they couldn't help but feel nervous.
Unexpectedly, the palace maid looked around and trotted straight towards Lu Yongzhu, her face full of panic, and she whispered:
"General Lu! General Lu!"
Lu Yongzhu's expression changed slightly.
When the position of crown prince was settled last night, the palace gates had already been locked and Yun Zheng stayed in the palace with him.
If the palace people wanted to see him urgently about something, he could only think of Yun Zheng.
Lu Yongzhu had seen a lot of storms before, so even though his expression changed, he remained calm and composed: "What's the matter?"
The palace servant didn't even have time to breathe, and screamed, "Oh no! General Lu, Master Lu...he is dying!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yongzhu's entire body froze. He took a half step back in fear, and all the color drained from his face.
"Old Lu."
Shen Zhengsheng, who was standing by, stretched out his hand to support Lu Yongzhu in time.
Lu Yongzhu came back to his senses instantly, grabbed the palace servant by the collar, and walked quickly with him, saying in a trembling voice:
"Where is it? Take me there quickly!"
Seeing Lu Yongzhu leaving in panic, Shen Zhengsheng turned around and glanced at Jiang Xun.
Jiang Xun and Shen Zhengsheng nodded heavily, and the father-in-law and son-in-law followed. Halfway through, Jiang Xun and Shen Zhengsheng said two words silently:
"Years old."
Shen Zhengsheng's expression changed slightly when he heard this, but he didn't ask any more questions at the moment. He quickened his pace and chased after Lu Yongzhu.
Suisui...didn’t she leave the palace a long time ago?
Lu Yunzheng’s life is at stake, what does it have to do with Suisui?
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