coobybook Chapter 1010 The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (132)
Chapter 1010 The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (132)
Chapter 1010: The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (One hundred and thirty-two)
The Queen cried even harder, grabbing the Emperor's clothes and saying, "Your Majesty, Duan'er was fine yesterday. How could he suddenly become...someone doesn't want him to live anymore! Wuuuuuu...he's like this, and there are still people who think he's an eyesore! My son! When you go, why don't you take your mother with you?"
The emperor's eyes were red, and he said hatefully, "I will investigate thoroughly right away!"
The old man dies when the young man dies. Although the emperor did not want Zhao Duan to seize his throne, he did not want his son to die after all, especially when the emperor felt guilty towards Zhao Duan.
The emperor couldn't help but vent his regret and sadness. Inside the East Palace, the imperial doctors knelt on the ground, their faces ashen.
The emperor shouted angrily, "How did Duan'er die? Tell me!"
The imperial physicians trembled with fear. The leading old physician wept, "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Ding was seriously injured and had not recovered yet. Today, he suddenly caught a cold and died... We have done our best. Please calm down, Your Majesty..."
The emperor kicked the old doctor over, furious: "You can only shirk responsibility! I want your lives! Bury Duan'er with you all."
The Queen cried and said, "Your Majesty, Duan'er is gone. You must avenge him. You cannot let Duan'er die with regrets."
The emperor sighed deeply, his eyes filled with grief: "My son..."
Outside the Eastern Palace, the masters of various palaces arrived one after another. Some might have been genuinely saddened by Zhao Duan's death, but many had their own selfish motives: to mourn, gather information, and gauge the emperor's attitude. Concubine Shu arrived, supported by her maid, weeping profusely. Although she wanted to support Xiao Ba's ascension to the throne, she couldn't show her feelings now, lest she offend the emperor and empress.
As for the other princes, some watched coldly, while others secretly rejoiced in their hearts.
Zhao Jian stood in the crowd with a complicated look in his eyes. Although he and Zhao Duan were both princes, they were brothers and had long lost their former friendship.
At this moment, although he felt grief over his brother's passing, he was more worried and anxious about his own future. He also felt a bit angry at Zhao Duan. Today was his wedding day! And it was ruined just like that!
Ministers also rushed over. Some of them were truly saddened by Zhao Duan's death, while others were thinking about the impact this sudden change would have on the court.
Even the former crown prince could not escape the struggle, so ministers like them must be even more cautious.
More and more people came, but the queen was crying alone in a side hall of the East Palace.
She only had one son, Zhao Duan, and now he has passed away without leaving behind any grandchildren.
The queen's heart was filled with grief and resentment. She hated those who harmed Duan'er, hated the emperor for his neglect of Duan'er, and hated herself even more for being unable to protect her son.
The Queen secretly vowed to find those who harmed Duan'er and make them pay with blood. She thought back to Zhao Duan's past in the Eastern Palace. Every one of those frame-ups and plots was like a sharp arrow piercing her heart.
The queen wiped her tears, stood up and walked to the window, looking at the busy crowd outside, thinking in her mind how to start the investigation.
She knew that while the emperor was grieving, he might not fully investigate the matter. After all, Zhao Duan had been out of power for years. The queen decided to act in secret and not rely solely on the emperor.
But in reality, what’s the use even if we find out?
Thinking of the biased emperor, the queen sneered. The truth of the matter was not important. It was just done by those who could benefit, so it would be better to take revenge on everyone.
She summoned her trusted maid and whispered a few instructions to her. The maid obeyed and quietly left the East Palace.
The emperor was exhausted after finishing his duties in the main hall. He thought of his long-standing love for the empress. Although they had been unhappy because of Zhao Duan's incident, he felt a little sorry for the empress's grief.
The emperor walked into the side hall and saw the queen standing in front of the window with her back to him. He said softly, "Queen, please go back and rest first. I am here."
The queen turned around, tears still stained on her face: "Your Majesty, Duan'er is gone..." The emperor nodded: "I know, Queen, you should take care of yourself too."
The queen looked at the emperor, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. What is there to take care of?
Her son died. Because of the sensitive status of the former crown prince, her family would also be implicated, and the next emperor would not reuse her family members.
Thinking of her deceased father and her sick mother, the queen felt heartbroken. Her son had passed away before his grandmother.
The queen couldn't sleep that night. She tossed and turned in grief and determination, secretly vowing to make those who harmed her son pay the price.