Chapter 108 Clear...
Chapter 108 Clear
In his memory, Gong Jiu clearly saw that it wasn't Prince Taiping who killed Princess Taiping. He didn't actually see it; he only saw Prince Taiping's hand trembling as he tried to pull out the dagger. He heard their arguing, and heard the woman's voice fiercely saying that everything was over.
How could this happen? Why is this happening? This can't be real, this can't be true... Gong Jiu covered his head, wishing he could just cut his own head off, maybe that would make him feel better.
Seeing this, Ling Hao stepped forward and knocked Gong Jiu unconscious. He figured knocking him out might make him feel better.
Gongzi Mingyue came closer, squatted down, and poked Gong Jiu's face. "Looks like he really fainted."
“His memory is failing him.” Ling Hao frowned, recalling the words Gong Jiu had unconsciously shouted earlier.
“Someone must have tampered with it.” Gongzi Mingyue stood up. “I originally thought he wanted to rebel simply to have a taste of being emperor and to anger Uncle Taiping. I didn’t expect that he had a memory problem and thought that Uncle Taiping killed Aunt Wang.”
Thinking about it this way, Gong Jiu hasn't had an easy time these past years. His mother's killer was his own father; anyone would find that unbearable, especially for a family that was once happy and fulfilling. The happier and more fulfilling a family is, the more heartbreaking and resentful it is when it falls apart.
Unlike him, who never had any expectations of his family, he never experienced any injuries. Of course, although Gongzi Mingyue felt that Gong Jiu was indeed quite pitiful, he still didn't get along with him and would still beat him up as usual, with a smile.
"What do we do now?" Ling Hao asked. "We just came to take a look." Now it's turned out like this.
Young Master Mingyue laughed, "Of course, I'll leave it to my elder sister." What's wrong with leaving things you can't handle to your elder sister? No, hehe.
emperor:"……"
She silently stared at the three people before her, two standing and one lying down. One glance gave her a headache; another, and her headache flared up and her eyes ached. She was already the Empress; how could she still have things that caused her headaches? Sigh.
"So what are you trying to do?" The Emperor pointed at Gong Jiu, who had been casually thrown to the ground by Gongzi Mingyue. "I told you to watch over her, and you just knocked her out and brought her here?" Even if you wanted to be all lovey-dovey with Ling Hao and didn't want to do anything, there was no need to go to such lengths, was there?
With his hands on his hips and a self-righteous look on his face, Gongzi Mingyue recounted the whole story, saying, "We couldn't solve it, so we came to find you, sister."
The emperor, upon hearing this, looked at Gong Jiu with some surprise. "I didn't expect it to be for this reason." She had thought that Gong Jiu had been instigated by that Wu Ming, and seeing others rebel, she found rebellion interesting and that's why she wanted to rebel.
Because it suited Gong Jiu's personality, the emperor didn't ask any questions and simply acquiesced to his reasoning. Gongzi Yu and Gongzi Mingyue shared the same thought.
Ling Hao: "..."
According to A-Yu, both he and the Emperor knew about Gong Jiu's rebellion plan quite some time ago. They simply tacitly accepted Gong Jiu's reasons for rebellion without ever questioning him? If they had questioned him, they would have known that Gong Jiu had memory problems, and wouldn't the matter have been resolved?
She realized that the emperor's family lacked communication and interaction. But then Linghao thought about it again and realized that a lack of communication was quite normal. Even ordinary people sometimes find it difficult to speak to each other, let alone the royal family.
Although she still felt that everything would be simpler if she spoke up.
"Sigh." The emperor sighed and pressed his temple. "You lot are just too opinionated. It's really a headache."
Gongzi Mingyue immediately retorted, "I didn't have any ideas; it was Brother and Gong Jiu who had the ideas." He was right next to Ahao right now, couldn't you give him some face? Anyway, he wouldn't admit it.
The emperor sneered, pretending not to hear Gongzi Mingyue's words. Although he and Gongzi Yu looked like two different people, when they were up to their antics, their energy was exactly the same! It's like a crow landing on a sow and saying the sow is black—utter nonsense.
"Alright, I'll handle this. You may leave the palace." The emperor waved her hand, deciding not to let the two of them stay any longer. She had a feeling that if they remained in the palace, they would definitely cause her trouble.
She was already busy and stressed enough; she didn't want to have anything more to deal with.
Gongzi Mingyue turned to Linghao and asked, "Ahao, would you like to visit the palace? Although I think the palace is not very natural, it is still worth seeing."
Ling Hao: "..."
Mingyue, don't you want to see the Emperor's expression? It's so unpleasant. Wanting to stay behind and show people around the palace is one thing, but why are you complaining that the palace isn't good enough? Seriously, Mingyue, are you deliberately pushing the Emperor's limits?
She sighed inwardly and shook her head helplessly, "No need."
“It’s alright, my sister won’t mind,” Young Master Mingyue said again.
“Really, it’s not necessary. I’m not interested in the palace,” Linghao replied.
"Alright then." Young Master Mingyue was still a little disappointed. For some reason, he always felt that he and Ahao should be closer, but it seemed that wasn't the case in reality. So he wanted to do many things with Ahao, thinking that this way they could get closer, just like when they went boating on the lake before.
Wait, they went boating on the lake before, and then what? Gongzi Mingyue pressed his hand to his forehead, feeling as if he had overlooked something.
"Mingyue, are you alright?" Upon seeing this, Linghao quickly stepped forward, grasped Young Master Mingyue's wrist, and took his pulse. "Where do you feel unwell?"
“I don’t feel unwell.” Gongzi Mingyue lowered his hand and shook his head. “It’s just that I feel like I’ve forgotten something.” He was always open and honest with Ling Hao.
Ling Hao felt the pulse under her fingers; it was indeed strong and powerful, not like someone was in trouble. If he was physically fine, then perhaps something was wrong psychologically? She released his hand, somewhat worried, unsure whether this change was good or bad.
"It's good that you're alright." Linghao smiled at him. "If you feel unwell in any way, be sure to tell me right away, okay?"
"I understand." Gongzi Mingyue nodded obediently. "I will definitely tell Ahao right away. I will tell Ahao everything." He and Ahao are the best of friends, so of course he can tell her anything.
Linghao felt relieved knowing he wouldn't hide anything from her. "Then I'll remember that."
"Don't worry, I definitely won't forget," Gongzi Mingyue assured him with a smile.
Ling Hao returned the smile.
emperor:"……"
Have they forgotten that this is the Imperial Study? Have they forgotten that there is actually someone here? Is she, a grown woman, being ignored sitting here? Heh.
The emperor, feeling ignored, sneered, "You two can leave the palace now." The younger brother has grown up and is no longer lovable. Not only is he no longer lovable, but he'll also bring trouble back and ignore his older sister. He's terrifying.
Linghao and Prince Mingyue, who had been "driven out" of the palace, stood at the palace gate looking at each other in bewilderment.
"How about we go for a walk?" Ling Hao asked. There didn't seem to be anything to do back at this hour.
Gongzi Mingyue nodded, "Okay, okay." He would do anything as long as he could be with Ahao.
In the imperial study, the emperor rose, walked to Gong Jiu, and nudged his shoulder with the back of his foot. "Get up. They've already left."
Gong Jiu suddenly opened his eyes. His eyes were clear, indicating that he had been awake for a long time but had been pretending to be asleep.
In reality, Ling Hao and Gongzi Mingyue's martial arts skills were enough to detect Gong Jiu's disguise, and he knew he couldn't hide it from them; the Emperor was also aware of this. All three parties were fully aware but pretended not to know—a tacit understanding, albeit a useless one.
"Your Majesty." Gong Jiu did not get up, but sat cross-legged on the ground, looking up at the emperor.
The emperor felt this posture was strange, so he simply took a few steps back and sat cross-legged on the ground. "There are records in the imperial family. If you want to see them, I can have someone bring them to you." She was referring to the cause of death of Princess Taiping.
“So it’s true,” Gong Jiu said.
"It's true." The emperor nodded.
Gong Jiu looked up at the roof, the exquisite carvings making him feel slightly dizzy. "Wu Ming has touched my memories."
Children's memories tend to become blurred with age. Although Gong Jiu was different from ordinary children, he was ill at the time, delirious with fever, making it much easier for him to manipulate things. As long as Wu Ming frequently influenced Gong Jiu, he would firmly believe in his childhood memories.
However, this also has other effects. Gong Jiu has forgotten some other memories, such as the cause and effect of his falling out with Gongzi Yu. Although he doesn't know why it was that memory, his memory has indeed been distorted.
This enraged Gong Jiu, because it made all his years of suffering seem like a joke. How could he not be furious? If Wu Ming were standing right in front of him, he would definitely kill him. Although the anger in his heart was boiling like a volcano, Gong Jiu's expression remained indifferent, except for his eyes, which betrayed his true feelings.
"Should we kill him?" the emperor asked.
Gong Jiu nodded, "Yes."
"But your martial arts skills are still a bit lacking if you want to face Wu Ming now." The emperor's martial arts skills may not be top-notch in the martial arts world, but her insight surpasses that of many people. Although she has never seen Wu Ming in person, based on some intelligence and her understanding of Gong Jiu, she can already make a judgment.
“I know.” Gong Jiu looked at the emperor. “I know Your Majesty has a way.”
The emperor smiled, spread his hands, and asked, "But why should I help you? Gong Jiu, you know there are many people in the world who want to rebel, and I don't necessarily have to kill them all. Wu Ming is not the most threatening person right now, and I'm not in a hurry to kill him."
She wasn't in a hurry to kill Wu Ming, but Gong Jiu was. The moment his memory cleared, an overwhelming killing intent towards Wu Ming followed.
He cannot allow anyone to tamper with his memories and fuel his hatred; he absolutely will not allow it!
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