Happy Spring Every Year

Chapter 277 The End of the Father-Son Relationship

Zhao Huailang took the letter from Zhen Hanyi with trembling hands.

When unfolded, what comes into view is an elegant and beautiful handwritten calligraphy with flowers on it.

Lang Er:

In this world, it is a great blessing to have someone who truly cares for you.

Han Yi is a pure girl and Mu Er is still young. If you just leave, it would be a cowardly act.

In the past, I tried my best but ended up in complete failure. However, I still have the courage to live in this world for the one I love. This is also a proud spirit.

Be able to take it and be able to let it go.

Your grandfather lived a glorious life. Even if he were executed this time, he would have no resentment and no fear of death.

The Cui family is a family of the same blood. Now that we have been implicated, it is a great blessing that everyone can save their lives.

The road of exile is full of dangers and difficulties. It is expected that Mingjue is a very courageous child and may be able to support the Cui family and ensure the survival of the family.

As a daughter of the Cui family, my mother has lived up to her parents’ kindness in giving birth to me. The palace is so remote, cold and lonely. My mother has no worries and will return to the dust.

After leaving the palace, I will build a tomb for my mother. Every year and festival, I will bring Hanyi and Muer to report that they are safe. That will be enough.

.......

Attached to the letter was a piece of brocade handkerchief. Inside the embroidered pattern of butterflies playing with flowers was the concubine's maiden name, a single character "Hui".

Zhao Huailang held the handkerchief and stared at it for a long time. Finally, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and tears flowed down.

He knew that his mother...had passed away.

As she herself said, she died in dignity and peace.

Zhao Huailang held the handkerchief in his arms with great care, looked up at Zhen Hanyi who was also in tears, and felt unbearable grief.

He knew very well that sometimes living was harder than dying.

A wise child is better than his mother.

His mother understood his cowardice and evasion, and his inability to let go. She left him a handkerchief and asked him to build a cenotaph, but in fact she wanted to save his life.

Mother...

Zhao Huailang slowly closed his eyes, thought a lot, and finally said in a hoarse voice:

"Han Yi, please ask the Crown Princess for a favor. Before I leave the palace, I want to see my father... His Majesty one last time."

Zhen Hanyi didn't dare to move.

She was afraid that once she left, when she came back, there would only be a cold body left.

Seeing that Zhen Hanyi didn't move for a long time, Zhao Huailang raised his head and saw her frightened face, his heart trembled.

The next moment, he slowed down his voice and spoke again: "Forget it, you help me go, how about that?"

Upon hearing this, Zhen Hanyi's eyes finally lit up. She hurriedly walked around the desk and grabbed Zhao Huailang's arm.

The Crown Princess never met Zhao Huailang again, but sent Nanny Zhu to respond to Zhao Huailang's request.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

The inner hall was silent, with only Fushun's footsteps bustling around, handing out water and fanning.

Hearing footsteps behind him, he turned his head and saw Zhao Huailang coming over with the support of Zhen Hanyi, and his heart trembled.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty."

Emperor Sheng, who was lying on the couch, heard the sound and immediately opened his eyes.

The moment he saw Zhao Huailang, his eyes suddenly widened and an anxious and vague sound came from his throat.

After seeing the true colors of the Crown Princess and Zhao Yuanye, Emperor Sheng was heartbroken. He regretted that he had repeatedly tested them and did not make a decision sooner to hand over the throne to Zhao Huailang.

Zhao Huailang gently pulled his arm out of Zhen Hanyi's hand, stood in front of the couch, and looked at Emperor Sheng seriously.

After a long time, he smiled wistfully.

"Father, looking back today, I see that you are nothing more than an ordinary person filled with selfish motives and many flaws."

"Your Majesty!"

Fushun cried out softly, unwilling to hear Zhao Huailang slandering Emperor Sheng in this way.

After being stunned for a moment, Emperor Sheng widened his eyes in shock and anger, and made a gurgling sound.

Zhao Huailang's face was full of relief, and he shook his head:

"In the past, it was because I, as a child, admired you, respected and loved you that I felt you were shining and majestic like a mountain."

"Now it seems that it was just my own wishful thinking that gave you a layer of glory, that's all."

"With this departure from the palace, the bond between father and son is severed. It seems... we will never see each other again for the rest of our lives."

Zhao Huailang said, slowly took two steps back, staggered slightly, knelt down in front of the couch, kowtowed and said loudly:

"Commoner Zhao Huailang bids farewell to His Majesty!"

dong dong dong-

After kowtowed three times, Zhao Huailang stood up, took Zhen Hanyi's hand, and walked out without looking back.

Fushun was shocked and froze in place.

Emperor Sheng's face was filled with horror and fear, and he started to whine, but he was powerless to even turn his head to take a last look at Zhao Huailang's back.

After a long time, Emperor Sheng grew tired of shouting, and silence returned to the hall.

He stared at the curtain above his head and closed his eyes again. There were no tears, but his face was ashen.

----

After the court was dismissed, Shen Zhengsheng, Lu Yongzhu and other important ministers went to the imperial study again.

The court was in turmoil at the moment, and the news that Emperor Sheng was ill and unable to govern would surely spread quickly.

At this critical juncture, there is no guarantee that the Mo Kingdom will not take advantage of the situation and invade the northern border.

Shen Zhengsheng and Lu Yongzhu had discussed this matter last night, so they were in the imperial study right now for this matter.

Upon hearing this, the ministers nodded repeatedly.

After all, the two generals have thought it through carefully, and the country's territory must not be lost.

After discussing many matters, it was almost noon when everyone came out of the imperial study.

Lu Yongzhu walked beside Shen Zhengsheng, hesitated for a moment, and said in a deep voice:

"General, if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince still appoints me to guard the Northland this time, I would like to... take Yun Zheng with me."

Shen Zhengsheng remained silent after hearing this.

Jiang Xun, who was walking nearby, also heard these words, but his eyes were looking far away, not knowing what he was thinking.

Who knew at this moment, tap tap tap——

There were hurried footsteps not far away.

Everyone looked over in the direction of the sound, and seeing the palace servants in a panic, they couldn't help but feel nervous.

Unexpectedly, the palace maid looked around and came running straight towards Lu Yongzhu. Her face was full of panic and she whispered:

"General Lu! General Lu!"

Lu Yongzhu's expression changed slightly.

When the position of crown prince was settled last night, the palace gates had already been locked, and Yun Zheng stayed in the palace with him.

If the palace people were looking for him urgently for something, he could only think of Yun Zheng.

Lu Yongzhu had seen a lot of storms before, so even though his expression had changed, he remained calm and composed. "What's going on?"

The palace servant didn't even have time to breathe before screaming, "Oh no! General Lu, Master Lu...he's dying!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yongzhu's whole body froze, he took a half step back in fear, and the color drained from his face.

"Lao Lu."

Shen Zhengsheng, who was standing by, extended his hand to support Lu Yongzhu in time.

Lu Yongzhu came back to his senses instantly, grabbed the palace servant by the collar with his big hand, and walked forward quickly with him, his voice trembling:

"Where is it? Take me there quickly!"

Seeing Lu Yongzhu leaving in panic, Shen Zhengsheng turned around and looked at Jiang Xun.

Jiang Xun and Shen Zhengsheng nodded heavily, and the father-in-law and son-in-law followed. Halfway through, Jiang Xun and Shen Zhengsheng said two words silently:

"Sui Sui."

Shen Zhengsheng's expression changed slightly when he heard this, but he didn't ask any more questions at the moment. He quickened his pace and chased after Lu Yongzhu.

Suisui...didn't she leave the palace a long time ago?

Lu Yunzheng's life is hanging by a thread, what does it have to do with Sui Sui?