"Mother is still very sad." Huo Chenyi felt a heavy sense of helplessness as he looked at her.
He thought that with Huo Minglang dead, everything was over, and all the people who threatened them were gone.
Then the mother will be able to relax, live the life she wants, and be happy and carefree.
But……
Why is my mother still unhappy?
“So much has happened, Brother Chenyi. You need to give Her Highness some time to process and process it. Once she calms down, she will let it go.”
Chi Tang advised.
She has been staying at the Princess's residence for the past few days to keep Chenyi and His Highness company, but it doesn't seem to be of any use.
The previous emperor seized this opportunity to implement sweeping reforms, dismissing many incompetent officials who were merely holding their positions without merit.
Every day, people have their homes raided and are thrown into prison.
Do you pity their families?
Chi Tang didn't know if her own thinking had been assimilated, but she felt that since these families had enjoyed all the benefits brought by their fathers, husbands, or brothers being officials, it was only natural for them to bear the corresponding consequences now.
She felt sad.
But then I felt that my thinking was not wrong.
But what about the education I received about equality for all?
Chi Tang was confused.
No, it won't.
Suddenly, Chenyi's voice pulled her back from her thoughts.
Chi Tang didn't react for a moment: "What?"
What can't you do?
Did she miss something?
Huo Chenyi's eyes were filled with desolation, and his gaze towards Chi Tang was filled with panic and pain, just like a little white rabbit that had suddenly appeared in a slaughterhouse.
I feel lost.
It was also very painful.
And fear.
Chi Tang had never seen her brother Chen Yi look so frightened before; it felt as if an invisible hand was grabbing and tearing at her heart.
"Mother, I will never be happy again, never again."
After saying that, Huo Chenyi revealed a smile that looked more like a grimace.
Some things, once lost, are lost forever, and can never be had again.
Chi Tang's heart sank, and she wanted to comfort her Chen Yi brother: "No, no, His Highness is thinking of you so much. As long as you are well and happy, His Highness will be happy."
"But she won't be happy for herself anymore, Tangtang. Mother will never have such strong emotions again..."
Huo Minglang's death took away his emotionally expressive mother.
Or perhaps, it took away the mother who was passionate and decisive in her youth.
She came out.
Because she let go.
Yet she seemed to be forever trapped in this mess.
Because once she put it down, she no longer had the courage or desire to pick it up again.
"Brother Chenyi..."
Chi Tang considered herself eloquent, but at this moment she couldn't find any words to comfort her.
Suddenly, she was embraced by the boy.
The tight hug almost made her breathless.
Huo Chenyi murmured, "Tangtang, I'm so glad I didn't live in the palace."
The identity that was changed.
Perhaps it was the greatest stroke of luck in his life.
Because he knew that what had swallowed his mother's bright smile and her longing for happiness was that golden cage.
Everyone envies her as the high and mighty princess, but no one knows the pain in her heart.
“Once everything is settled, let’s go out and have some fun. Let’s travel the world together with His Highness and my parents,” Chi Tang suddenly said.
At this moment, she didn't want to think about anything else; she just wanted to make her brother Chenyi happy.
Huo Chen nodded: "Okay."
Before long, Huo Chenyi was summoned to the palace by someone sent by Emperor Huiwu.
Chi Tang then went to ask Xiao Lan about Huo Yajie.
"Haven't you found it yet?"
"Miss, we still haven't found them. They might... be dead," Xiao Lan said.
Their people searched for so long, and later Young Master Chen also sent people to search, but they still couldn't find it.
There wasn't even the slightest clue.
The most likely explanation is that the person is already dead, which is why they can't find them.
Chi Tang felt distressed.
"What about Fifth Brother? Has he come back yet?"
Since running away from home to find Huo Yajie, he has never returned.
The parents were always worried, but even after Xiao Hui found Xiao Wu, he just wouldn't come back.
After being knocked unconscious and tied up by Xiao Hui, when he saw his parents, Xiao Wu refused to utter a word, no matter how much he was scolded or beaten.
Finally, having exhausted all other options, Brother Chenyi sent someone to accompany Brother Xiaowu and continue his search.
Parents who love their children dearly can never win against their children's wishes.
"No, Fifth Young Master is still searching..." Xiao Lan shook her head.
This fifth young master is quite stubborn.
Just like the eldest brother, Ah Chi, who is still searching even now.
Chi Tang also thought of Achi, so she asked, "How is Achi doing now?"
It's definitely impossible to find it now.
She was just worried about Achi's condition.
"...I don't know, I only know that the boss is still searching. He only eats a few steamed buns a day and spends all his time searching except when he's sleeping..."
Little Blue's eyes were filled with sorrow.
Is living like this even considered living?
They're nothing but walking corpses.
"...Okay, I got it. By the way, how's Xiao Lü doing? Is she getting used to it?"
Chi Tang handed over the management of the jewelry shop to Xiao Lü.
Although Miss Yun Zhao manages the business very well, it is still her shop after all, and she needs to review many things and accounts.
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