Astute Princess: Married to be the Empress Novel - Chapter 197

Chapter 197 Death and Life Never Meet Again

The guards of the Northern Garden were originally guarding the imperial palace, With the abdication of Emperor Taishang, The new emperor was also worried that they were confidants of the Grand Emperor and would not dare to use them again. So he sent them all to the north courtyard, Therefore, everyone understood this former Crown Prince quite well. Seeing his anger, who dared to move up? Seeing him walking over from afar, all of them quietly retreated to one side to make way for him. The so-called son of heaven and son of court. Now, the head of Yelan’s family was the one in front of them. Who dared to touch his bad luck? Isn’t that courting death?

Huyan Mingshuo arrived at the Grand Emperor’s dormitory without any hindrance. Without waiting for anyone to inform him, he raised his foot and kicked open the palace gate. Seeing that the Grand Emperor was taking a nap, he barged in without caring about anything. He waved his hand and instructed, “Thunderstorm, bring him in. Let’s see if Father Emperor recognizes him.”

Father of the Emperor had just fallen asleep when he was woken up by someone. He couldn’t help but be angry. Just as he was about to explode, he saw Lei Yu walking in with two women. When he saw the two women, Father of the Emperor’s brain exploded with a’boom ‘. Wasn’t this the chess piece he had arranged beside Huyan Mingshuo? How could he not recognize him? However, he couldn’t admit it now. Right now, he didn’t have any power or influence in his hands. He simply couldn’t defeat Huyan Mingshuo.

So he pretended to be angry, Huyan Mingshuo shouted, “Huyan Mingshuo, no matter what, I am still your father. Even if I abdicate, I am still Father of the Emperor. You are trespassing on my bedroom. You are unfilial. You’d better give me an explanation. Otherwise, I will definitely publicize this matter to the public. At that time, I will see if you can sit firmly in this dragon chair.”

‘”I don’t have to trouble Emperor Taishang with my matters. I came here today to ask Emperor Taishang about something. Emperor Father has been in power for many years. If I encounter that despicable person who is unfaithful and unjust and who is trying to harm the Sovereign, what should I do according to the laws of my Nightmare Kingdom?”

As he spoke, he winked at Lei Yu. Seeing this, Lei Yu immediately pushed the two women to the center of the hall. At the same time, he handed the two letters to Father of the Emperor. Then, he retreated behind Huyan Mingshuo and stood respectfully.

Emperor Taishang only casually glanced at the handwriting. His heart was like a drum beating. Wasn’t this the letter he had sent out? Why was it in Huyan Mingshuo’s hands?

Thus, he looked at the two women in the hall and understood what was going on in his heart. Indeed, they were still too young and inexperienced. This time, they had fallen into the hands of the other party and exposed him. He wanted to renege on his debt and refuse to admit it. However, it was written in black and white, and he could not deny it.

So he could only softly ask, “Tell me, what do you plan to do? Kill or cut you to pieces to give you a good time. I dare to do it, I will not deny it.”

‘”Haha, Emperor Taishang is indeed responsible. This murderer can be said to be so righteous. I ask myself that I am worthy of being worthy of you, worthy of being worthy of being worthy of being worthy of being worthy of being worthy of being worthy of being worthy of being worthy of being worthy of being worthy of being worthy of being worthy of being worthy of being killed by the Huyan Clan’s ancestors. Why do you insist on killing me?”

At this time, the Empress Dowager arrived at the door. Coincidentally, he heard this. This was also the last straw that crushed the camel to death. Originally, she had planned to come to the rescue. She thought that no matter what, she would always be a married couple for more than twenty years. However, she did not expect that she would hear her husband looking for someone to poison her son. This was something that no mother could accept, let alone the feelings that she and Huyan Mingshuo had for each other all these years.

So she angrily walked over to Father of the Emperor and pointed at him with near-collapse, “Huyan Zhen, are you still a human?” Do you deserve Ming Shuo calling you Father? Everyone knows that tiger poison doesn’t eat children, but you have killed my son time and time again. Where is your conscience? Since I, Xiao Rou, married you at the age of fourteen, I have become the mother of a country from the Crown Prince’s concubine. I have always been diligent and do not dare to overstep you.

Back then, you listened to Concubine Yan’s bewitchment After marrying Mu Nishang, I didn’t blame you for anything, Thinking of our childhood affection, I’m willing to be my concubine, But you threw your heart on Imperial Concubine, completely ignoring our feelings back then. At first, I naively thought that you had to act for the sake of the overall situation. However, as time passed, I finally saw clearly that all of this was just my wishful thinking. Have you ever had any sincerity towards me?

Fortunately, the heavens were pitiful enough to let me give birth to the eldest son of the Crown Prince’s Mansion, From then on, I finally managed to gain a firm foothold. However, Imperial Concubine Zheng also had a son. He was a legitimate direct son. Poor my son was obviously a brother, but he wanted to bow to his younger brother. As a father, you watched helplessly and indifferently. That’s fine. Since ancient times, I have never bothered to argue with you. I endured it.

Later, the previous emperor died, You ascend to the throne and move into the palace, Because of Mu Nishang’s identity as an exotic princess, She was destined not to be the queen of Ye Lan, After you had to listen to the officials and make me the eldest son of the first wife, Ming Shuo’s identity changed from the eldest son of Shu to the eldest son of the first wife. At that time, I thought that my son could finally raise his head to be a human. He no longer had to be inferior anymore. Finally, it was someone else’s turn to lower his head and salute him. But what did you say?

You said, ‘Although I have no choice but to make you my successor, you have to figure out your own identity. In the future, you can’t make things difficult for Concubine Ni and her son. I hope to see their brothers, brothers, friends, and brothers respectfully, so I don’t have to use the daily rituals.’

Haha, it’s really funny. She is the first wife and I are the people. You said that courtesy can’t be wasted. You want us to be humble and young everywhere. Wait for the identity exchange. I am the first wife and I are the people, but you want us not to be embarrassed. The vulgar courtesy can be avoided. Huyan Zhen, do you know how much suffering we have suffered in the harem just because of your words? Do you know how aggrieved Ming Shuo has been since he was young because of your partiality? Fortunately, the heavens blessed him. My son has risen to the position of Crown Prince by relying on his own ability. Our mother and son’s situation has finally relaxed a little.

However, you openly and secretly connived at Concubine Ni, suppressing us mother and son everywhere. You yourself have forced my son into desperate straits time and time again, forcing him to personally go to the Great Wei to seek marriage in order to alleviate the calamity in Ye Lan. Fortunately, the heavens are pitiful, the Crown Princess is virtuous, and I will no longer tangle with her.

After finding out that Concubine Ni released the Gu to harm you, it was Ming Shuo and his wife who saved you. Knowing that you were fooled by the Nanjiang people, Ming Shuo and his wife angrily sent troops to annihilate Nanjiang to defend you. However, while they were in danger outside, you were in the imperial capital. I originally thought that you had finally discovered your conscience and treated us well.

“But you also joined forces with the Right Virtuous King to create an extremely ridiculous Consort Conferred Ceremony, forcefully forcing them to centrifuge their flesh and blood apart. Now, you’re actually still planting spies beside my son, ordering her to poison my son. Touch your own conscience, do you deserve our mother and son?”

After saying so much in one breath, Empress Dowager Xiao’s eyes turned red with anger. This was her son, a son born in October. From childhood until now, she had lived so oppressively everywhere. How could a mother not be distressed? Furthermore, all of this suffering was caused by this inactive father in front of her.

Empress Dowager Xiao looked at Father of the Emperor in despair. “Huyan Zhen, you and I have been married for more than 20 years. I, Xiao Rou, have a clear conscience towards you, the Huyan family and even the entire Ye Lan. Today, I will risk the world’s condemnation to say the last sentence to you. From now on, I, Xiao Rou, will never see you again.”

Her husband used to be the emperor, but now he is Father of the Emperor, and her son is the current emperor. Therefore, it is impossible to reconcile with Li. Not to mention the objections of the officials, this matter itself will also affect Huyan Mingshuo’s reputation. Therefore, since she cannot reconcile with him, she can only avoid him.

Looking at his mother’s painful expression, Huyan Mingshuo’s heart was extremely sour. Since this was the Empress Mother’s decision, then the son could only obey her wishes. Thus, he instructed one of the eunuchs accompanying him, “Someone, bring the Empress Dowager back to the Eastern Palace and build a new dormitory for the Empress Dowager in the Eastern Palace.”

“Yes, this servant obeys the decree.” The little eunuch answered and came to Empress Dowager Xiao’s side. He shouted, “Empress Dowager, get up and drive.”

Huyan Mingshuo held his mother’s hand. She comforted her silently, Twenty years of marriage, No matter who it was or whether they had feelings for each other, the companionship they had with each other for more than twenty years couldn’t be false. He knew that his mother’s heart was in pain, but no one could help her, so he could only let her slowly forget it. Therefore, he only said, “Mother, go back to the Eastern Palace first. My son will come in a few words with the Grand Emperor.”

“Alright.” Empress Dowager Xiao looked at Father of the Emperor for the last time and followed the little eunuch out of the north courtyard gate. However, her last glance was filled with resentment and pain, but there was also a trace of relief. As long as she crossed this threshold today, she could only be the Empress Dowager of Ye Lan, and her husband-wife relationship with this man would be ruined in name.

Watching Empress Dowager Xiao leave, Huyan Mingshuo turned to look at Father of the Emperor. This was his father, the father that he had admired since childhood. He was the emperor who could decide a person’s life and death with just a single sentence. However, this person was so unfamiliar to him that there was only one name left between them.

The Grand Emperor’s heart was also shocked. He couldn’t believe that his wife would say such decisive words. He had always thought that Xiao Rou would never leave him on her own initiative with her affection for him, but in reality, she slapped him fiercely. Nothing would be inconvenient.

After Empress Dowager Xiao entered, He never said a word, Until Empress Dowager Xiao left, He still didn’t say a word, To be exact, he couldn’t find any words to refute. Facing his wife’s angry accusations, he felt guilty. He knew that he owed them too much over the years, but the situation forced him to blame power for being too tempting. In order not to shake the power in his hands, he could only treat them ruthlessly.

However, the heavens were fair to everyone. There was a cycle of karma. Whatever cause was planted back then, it should be reaped now.

Seeing Empress Dowager Xiao resolutely leave, Father of the Emperor’s last words echoed in her ears, ‘From now on, I, Xiao Rou, will never see you again.’ How disappointed and hateful was this to make such a gentle and virtuous empress say those words?

Father of the Emperor himself knew that this was his own doing. It was already too late to say anything, and there was no way he could return. Ever since Huyan Mingshuo brought the two women in, he knew very well that he had already lost his momentum and could only wait for Huyan Mingshuo to take a final attitude towards him.

Thus, he silently turned around to look at Huyan Mingshuo and asked, “Since ancient times, you have become a king and defeated a bandit. There is nothing you can say about how you want to deal with me. Anyway, most of the people in the court are your trusted aides. I am already an old man with no power or influence. Now that even you, Mother, have left, you can do whatever you want.”