coobybook Chapter 322 See You Whenever You Want
Chapter 322 See You Whenever You Want
In the dim moonlight, a figure quietly appeared on the jade steps of the palace.
Li Yi is the eldest son of Queen Xu Jiaoran. Although he is of royal blood, his identity is really embarrassing. He has known about these changes since he was a child and has been staying quietly outside the palace all these years.
Today, he responded to the summons of Emperor Li Zhen, stepped into the once prosperous yet alienated palace, and walked towards his beloved mother.
Behind the prosperity along the way, there are countless years of precipitation and deep worries. When the golden glazed roof gradually appeared in front of him, his heart couldn't help but tremble. Although this was not the palace of his father, Emperor Li Zhen, it was still the place he had longed for day and night.
He walked slowly into the palace. The soft carpet under his feet looked like colorful clouds. He seemed to feel the royal dignity and majesty with his steps.
The maids bowed their heads and performed the rituals, and their solemn etiquette revealed their awe for the queen. As he walked along, he could hear the faint sound of stringed instruments, which was a unique melody in the palace and formed a sharp contrast with the hustle and bustle outside.
Finally, he arrived in front of Xu Jiaoran's bedroom. The door was slightly open, and he gently pushed it open and walked in. He saw a woman in the queen's phoenix robe sitting on the upper seat. Her eyes, as deep as autumn water, hid a trace of deep and complex emotions. This was his mother, the queen Xu Jiaoran, who was now covered in glory.
She sat on the gorgeous phoenix couch, her eyes revealing deep longing and tenderness. Her eyes wandered over him, as if she wanted to see through his hardships and growth over the years.
"Yier."
Xu Jiaoran called his name softly, with countless sorrow and joy in her voice. Although these two words were plain, they seemed to have a lot of weight in this huge palace, because they represented her long-standing deep maternal love and longing.
Li Yi walked up to her, knelt down, and kowtowed deeply: "Mother."
His voice was firm and gentle, reflecting his respect and dependence on his mother.
Xu Jiaoran reached out her hand, trying to help him up, but her hand stopped in mid-air. Her eyes revealed a complex emotion - the warmth of maternal love, the pain of missing her son, and the helplessness of the passage of time. She sighed, "My child, you have suffered so much over the years."
Li Yi smiled slightly, shook his head and said: "Mother, don't worry, I haven't suffered. Instead, it's you, how have you been these years?"
Li Yi asked softly, his tone full of concern.
Xu Jiaoran nodded sadly, her smile revealing maternal warmth and kindness: "Yier, I'm fine."
Her voice was like a spring breeze. Although she was in the deep palace, she still maintained that unique gentleness and composure.
Although it was just a simple greeting and reply, it contained a myriad of emotions. As the queen, Xu Jiaoran was at the center of power in the palace, but in the face of this deep mother-son love, all the pressures and challenges she endured seemed insignificant.
She knew very well that as the queen, she had a heavy burden on her shoulders, but when faced with her son Li Yi's concern, her heart was filled with deep warmth.
"Are you used to life outside the palace?" Xu Jiaoran asked softly, her eyes revealing her deep concern for her son.
Li Yi sighed softly: "Of course I was a little uncomfortable at first, but as time went by, I gradually got used to it."
A gleam of determination flashed in his eyes, "I will be fine, please rest assured, mother."
"Good boy." Xu Jiaoran stroked Li Yi's hand gently, "You should be more careful outside."
Li Yi nodded: "Don't worry, mother, I will be careful."
He was well aware of his identity and situation, and he did not have any extravagant hopes. He just wanted to live a good life.
The two chatted for a long time, and the topics ranged from family matters to state affairs, from the past to the future. Although they were in the deep palace, their hearts were closely connected. This was not only an emotional exchange between mother and son, but also an expectation and commitment for the future.
Time flies, and before I know it, it's getting dark. Li Yi stands up and says goodbye: "Mother, it's getting late, I should go back."
Xu Jiaoran also stood up and watched Li Yi leave: "Good boy, be careful on the road." Her eyes were full of reluctance and expectation.
The moment Li Yi walked out of the palace, his heart was filled with longing and gratitude for his mother. He knew that no matter how unpredictable the future would be, he would remember his mother's teachings and live a good life.
As Xu Jiaoran watched her son go away, she felt sad in her heart. She owed her son too much.
Li Zhen couldn't help feeling a little sorry when he saw Xu Jiaoran so sad.
To Li Zhen, Li Yi was her son with another man and he couldn't like him, so there was always a hint of indifference and alienation in his eyes. But he knew that Xu Jiaoran loved him and had special feelings for him, her non-biological son.
Therefore, he did not be too harsh on Li Yi and allowed him to live a relatively peaceful life outside the palace.
In the deep courtyard of the palace, Xu Jiaoran, as the queen, paved a different path for Li Yi than other princes. She used her wisdom and influence to secure a living environment outside the palace for Li Yi, allowing him to enjoy freedom and tranquility under the protection of the royal family. She used her love to build a warm home for Li Yi, allowing him to still feel the warmth of maternal love under the shadow of the palace.
Li Yi's growth path was not smooth. He experienced many ups and downs outside the palace, but he never gave up his love for life and his vision for the future. His growth process was full of his mother's teachings and the protection of the royal family, which made him more and more stable on the road of life.
Deep in the palace, Emperor Li Zhen's attitude towards Li Yi is subtle and complex. He is not cold and heartless, but feels a subtle contradiction about the existence of Li Yi, his non-biological son. He understands Xu Jiaoran's love for Li Yi and everything she has done for Li Yi. Therefore, he chose to be tolerant and accepting, allowing Li Yi to live a carefree life outside the palace.
In order to protect her son, Xu Jiaoran used her wisdom and status to create a peaceful environment for Li Yi to grow up. Her love was like a solid castle, guarding Li Yi's path of growth. She used her power and influence to secure the best educational resources for Li Yi, so that he could still receive the best education outside the palace.
There was a lot of guilt involved, so much so that Xu Jiaoran also felt a bit resentful towards Li Zhen.
After seeing the mother and son getting along today, Li Zhen suddenly understood.
Li Zhen frowned, wondering if he had done something wrong. He shouldn't have separated the mother and son. But Li Zhen felt unhappy whenever he saw Li Yi.
Li Zhen saw Xu Jiaoran's sad expression and sighed. He walked into Xu Jiaoran's palace and comforted her, "Don't be sad. I have sent someone to intercept Li Yi. He can stay in the palace for a while. You can see him whenever you want in the future."
Xu Jiaoran was shocked: "Really?"