Chapter 270 Repaying Her Kindness for Life
Moreover, Xie Yunwen's words of severing all ties were not quiet.
The subtle relationship between Xie Yunwen and Consort Liang was no secret; these four words alone are enough to summarize what happened in Liuyun Pavilion.
Or perhaps Liang Guiren did something after they left.
Xie Yunwen guessed that, given Liang Guiren's personality, she must have smashed several cups or something.
"The debt of gratitude for giving birth to me can never be repaid. Your son will do everything in his power to repay her for giving me life."
As we all know, in this era that places great emphasis on rules and etiquette, filial piety is the most stressed among them.
They all understood, just as they always said, after all, Consort Liang was his birth mother.
There is no debt of raising or nurturing, but there is the debt of giving birth.
Although Sheng Sheng always insisted that people should love themselves the most, since Consort Liang has become a mother, she should naturally take on the responsibilities of being a mother.
Xie Yuxiao was unaware that Consort Liang and Empress Zheng had exchanged letters in private. He only knew about the falling out between Xie Yunwen and Consort Liang, and simply assumed that the two had completely torn off that veil due to some trigger.
Furthermore, Xie Yuxiao still retained some affection for his former wife, Consort Liang. Therefore, after hearing Xie Yunwen's words, Xie Yuxiao quite admired Xie Yunwen's character.
To be magnanimous without being arrogant is the way of a gentleman.
"Good, it's truly rare to find someone with this mindset!"
However, while Xie Yunwen may have praised him, Xie Yuxiao's reluctance to dwell on the matter did not mean he was not angry.
Xie Yuxiao slammed his fist on the table: "This Consort Liang is simply lawless! I have tolerated her many times, but what has she done this time that has driven you to the point of wanting to sever ties with her!"
Consort Rong advised, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Don't let your anger harm your health."
"How can I calm down? I have tolerated her time and time again. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have misunderstood that he was unwilling to be close to me, and I wouldn't have developed such a grudge with him for so many years!" Xie Yuxiao pointed at Xie Yunwen, getting angrier and angrier. "Not to mention how many people will laugh at us if this gets out, has she ever thought about the fact that she is a mother!"
Xie Yuxiao spoke frankly, glancing at Xie Yunwen with some concern, only to meet Xie Yunwen's gaze.
The two exchanged a glance, and Xie Yunwen smiled reassuringly at her, indicating that he was alright.
Sheng Sheng blinked and responded with a smile, but she couldn't help but worry. Her father was already so angry just knowing that her fourth brother and Consort Liang had fallen out. If he knew that Consort Liang and Empress Zheng had been seeing each other in private, wouldn't he be even angrier?
If she were to find out that Consort Liang wouldn't let Xie Yunwen treat her legs, wouldn't she be so angry that her hair would stand on end?
Thinking of this, Sheng Sheng couldn't help but observe Xie Yunwen's expression again. She felt that he didn't seem to want to talk about this matter, so she stopped talking.
He sighed silently; his fourth brother was still soft-hearted after all.
Consort Rong naturally felt that Consort Liang had gone too far, but Xie Yunwen was still there, and Consort Rong was also a mother. She knew that her child would feel bad hearing these words, so she could only gently calm Xie Yuxiao's anger.
“Your Majesty, Consort Liang has gone too far, but fortunately the Fourth Prince has already made things clear with her. I think the most important thing right now is what the Fourth Prince should do next.”
Consort Rong placed her hand on Xie Yuxiao's hand and patted it gently. While speaking, she secretly pinched him, signaling him to stop talking.
Xie Yuxiao received Consort Rong's hint and indeed stopped talking. He sighed and then asked Consort Rong, "What does my beloved consort think we should do?"
Xie Yunwen's current problems are nothing more than two.
One issue is the public opinion surrounding the matter, and the other is Consort Rong's concern about Xie Yunwen's mental health.
"I am not worried about what outsiders will say. It is difficult for the court to judge matters of the harem. However, with filial piety as the top priority, the Fourth Prince may face some criticism. But as long as people know the truth, I do not believe that the blame will be placed on the Fourth Prince."
Consort Rong paused, then said, "Your Majesty, I mainly think that since the Fourth Prince has already made up his mind, why not grant him permission to live alone in a palace in advance?"
"Living alone in a palace? Does my beloved consort mean for him to move out of Liuyun Pavilion?"
Sheng Sheng's eyes lit up, and she exchanged another glance with Xie Yunwen.
Ah, this is exactly what the two little ones want to hear!
Sheng Sheng looked at Consort Rong with admiration. Not long ago, on the way to Jinxiu Palace, the two of them had just discussed this matter. Mother Consort is really amazing. She can actually see through their thoughts!
Consort Rong nodded: "Yes, Your Majesty, you see, you also feel sorry for the Fourth Prince, don't you? A gentleman strives for self-improvement. Since the Fourth Prince has made his choice, he naturally wants to keep it in mind. The rule of princes and princesses living alone in their own palace is intended to cultivate their ability to be independent and self-reliant. So why don't you grant the Fourth Prince's wish and allow him to live alone in his own palace sooner?"
Furthermore, I recall that His Highness's thirteenth birthday is only a few months away. According to custom, arrangements should begin after his birthday. However, I believe it would be better to start preparing for His Highness now, so that he can have his own palace immediately after his birthday.”
Upon hearing this, Xie Yunwen's eyes reddened.
How could he not know that Consort Rong was thinking of him?
Like Sheng Sheng, Consort Rong was afraid that if he continued to stay in Liuyun Pavilion, he would be treated coldly by Consort Liang. However, one of them was straightforward and the other was indirect, so they used different methods.
But regardless of the method, it inevitably moved Xie Yunwen.
Xie Yunwen's fingers twitched slightly; he didn't know how to describe his current feelings.
How ironic that what he had painstakingly sought from his mother was so easily found in another person.
Xie Yunwen turned her head to look out the window. A few small birds had flown into the big tree outside the window at some point, gathered together and chirped something, and then flew away again after a while.
Xie Yunwen thought of Yezi, the green parrot he kept. Yezi would always call out "Idiot" whenever Liang Guiren walked up to her.
Actually, the leaf is not a rude little bird.
Perhaps, the leaves were also reminding him.
"Father agrees!"
The little dumpling's clear voice pulled Xie Yunwen back to reality.
Sheng Sheng jumped down from the low stool with her hands raised and hopped in front of Xie Yuxiao: "Father, Sheng Sheng thinks what Mother said makes so much sense. Fourth Brother has grown up and can live in his own palace now!"
After saying that, the little dumpling put down her hand and thought for a moment, then said with a smile, "Hehe, why don't we let Shengsheng live in her own palace too? Actually, Shengsheng has grown up now."
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