Chapter 332 Fourth Master's Eyes Grew Red (Page 1/1)
The moment Honghui received permission, he couldn't help but jump for joy.
Seeing her child so happy, the Fujin felt that her decision was good. However, agreeing wasn't enough; "What about your father..."
Before he could finish speaking, Honghui hurriedly interrupted, "I'll go talk to Father." With that, he turned and walked towards the door. "I'm going to find Father now. Mother, wait for my good news!"
After saying that, he had already walked to the door.
She wanted to tell Honghui that there was no rush, but he had already gone far away. Besides, seeing how excited and energetic he was, the Fujin couldn't bear to stop him, so she let it go.
In the front yard, the Fourth Prince had only been in his study for a short while when he heard Su Peisheng report, "Your Highness, the First Prince has arrived."
Fourth Master was taken aback at first. What did Hui'er want with him? Then he remembered Hui'er's obvious intentions with the Fujin earlier and understood. He then nodded slightly to Su Peisheng.
Su Peisheng immediately understood and turned to walk towards the door. He quickly came to Honghui and said, "Eldest Prince, the master wants you to come in."
After saying that, he led Honghui inside.
Honghui hurriedly finished bowing to the Fourth Master, but the Fourth Master didn't mind Honghui's slight rudeness and didn't say anything to him. He only said with a hint of concern, "Sit down!"
Honghui obediently sat down on the stool that Su Peisheng had just brought over. Before he could be asked anything, he hurriedly explained the purpose of his visit, "Father, I have something I would like to ask you to grant me."
"You want to go to the borderlands together!" Fourth Master put down his pen and paper, looking at Honghui with certainty.
Honghui nodded. He wasn't surprised that his father had guessed his thoughts, after all, he had shown it before, and his father was very capable.
"No!" Fourth Master firmly refused.
Despite being rejected, Honghui remained calm, having gone through a difficult ordeal with his mother before. He sat upright on the stool, his eyes fixed firmly on his father. "I know my health is not good, but I want to go."
Upon hearing this, Fourth Master's eyelids twitched, and he felt a dull ache in his heart. In an instant, a thought crossed his mind: "Is Hui'er's knowledge the same as my own?" Perhaps it was different, so he couldn't let it slip. He asked in a calm tone, "Do you know?"
"I know," Honghui said with a smile. He used to be sad, but now he was much more at peace. "Father, I can feel my health deteriorating. Perhaps I'll only be able to stay in bed for the rest of my life, or even..."
"No way!" Fourth Master shouted sternly.
"Really not? Father, the imperial physician must have told you the truth, right?" Honghui continued with a smile.
A faint atmosphere of melancholy immediately filled the study.
Fourth Master clenched his hands tightly, the veins on his hands bulging involuntarily. His thin lips, seemingly cold, managed to squeeze out a hoarse voice, "Hui, Hui'er!"
Just three words: resentment, sadness... a complex mix of emotions.
“Father, don’t be sad, don’t be upset. Hui’er is ready. It’s just that Mother isn’t so sure. She’s not ready!” Hong Hui, who was originally speaking with a smile, gradually lost his smile. Worry flashed in his eyes, and his voice became softer and softer.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore." Honghui glanced at his still sad father and thought to himself: Let's leave this topic here.
A smile returned to his face. "Father, Hui'er doesn't want to live such a bland and boring life just to live longer. I want to see what's different between the outside world, the manor, and the palace..."
Looking at his strong and optimistic eldest son, Honghui, the Fourth Prince felt increasingly resentful, but he was powerless to do anything about it.
His eyes welled up with tears as he focused on speaking of Honghui's inner desires, oblivious to how much Fourth Master—his father—cared for him.
Gradually, Fourth Master turned his head, and in an instant, his eyes almost welled up with tears.
Taking advantage of Honghui's inattention, Fourth Master wiped away the moisture, then turned back to look at Honghui, who was pouring out his heart.
Otherwise, just agree!
That was Hui'er's longing. As Hui'er's health deteriorated, while he was still healthy enough, we could still fulfill his wish, so that he wouldn't have to think about it, miss it, or even regret it for the rest of his life.
But what if… Fourth Master was worried and afraid.
Yes, even the usually aloof and upright Fourth Prince was afraid. He was afraid of his Hui'er, his eldest son who had grown up from such a small child to this age, who was kind, strong, and optimistic. Because of his promise, he had an accident and was never seen again. He dared not make that promise!
Unable to hold back, the Fourth Master's eyes became even more moist.
Honghui, who longed to see his father, froze. His father's eyes were moist—for him! Moved, he murmured, "Father!"
Fourth Master closed his eyes, not wanting the child to see his vulnerability. At the same time, he hardened his heart and turned his head to show his inner refusal; he still disagreed with him going.
Knowing his father's concern and worry for him, Honghui lowered his head and hesitated for a long time, but he just couldn't bring himself to say a compromise, "I won't go."
Even though it would worry his family, he was reluctant to give up what might be the only opportunity in his life to travel far away.
He bit his lip, looked up, got up from the stool, then lifted the hem of his shirt and knelt down.
Upon seeing this, the Fourth Prince quickly turned around. Before he could give any instructions to Su Peisheng, Su Peisheng, who was standing nearby, rushed over to help the eldest prince, Honghui, up.
Honghui resolutely ignored Su Peisheng, only looking firmly at his father's profile, and said, "Hui'er knows this makes you very troubled and worried. I'm sorry, Father, but I still think about it. That thought won't go away. I don't want to regret it. I'm sorry, Father. I beg you to give me a chance."
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