Of course the emperor's grandson knew Ling Jingshu's intentions.
She is here to thank you!
"Catching the traitors and clearing out the traitors in the court are all my job, so why bother?" The emperor's grandson replied with a pun: "Speaking of which, you saved my father, and I have been doing this all my life. I haven’t had time to thank you yet.”
Except for the Lu family, you deserve the reward, so there is no need to thank me.
Through the veil, I couldn't see clearly what Ling Jingshu's expression was, but I could only hear her gentle and calm voice: "Your Highness is too polite. Without Your Highness's care, I wouldn't be where I am today. I should have come to thank you. But now... As someone who is about to be married, it is inconvenient for me to visit again. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
The emperor's grandson breathed slightly.
She was telling him that she was going to marry Wei Yan. In order to avoid suspicion, we can no longer have any involvement in private in the future.
I had long expected that such a day would come, and I had long been mentally prepared to say goodbye to her completely.
But at this moment, my heart still hurts as if it was being torn apart.
"Congratulations to you and Dr. Wei." He heard himself replying calmly: "After hearing the good news, the concubine has prepared a gift and will send it to the Ling Mansion soon. I also have a congratulatory gift to send. "
Ling Jingshu did not refuse, but bent down and saluted: "Thank you in advance, Your Highness."
The breeze blew over, blowing up a corner of the soft gauze, revealing half of her beautiful face.
He was so close to her, so close that he could clearly see the trace of bitterness on her lips and the apology in her eyes.
He was so far away from her, so far away that there was a deep chasm between them and they could no longer be touched.
The emperor's grandson's hand trembled slightly, and he squeezed it hard to prevent himself from showing any trace of reluctance: "This is an execution ground, so it's not convenient to stay here for a long time. If nothing happens, you siblings should leave and go back home!"
Ling Jingshu and Ling Xiao agreed in unison, bowed and left.
The emperor's grandson watched Ling Jingshu's figure go away, feeling that something in his heart also left forever.
…
An hour later.
The princess heard that the emperor's grandson had returned to the house and hurriedly came out to welcome him.
King Yan was imprisoned in the Zongren Mansion to wait for his fate, and no one could shake the crown prince's status. The life of the Crown Princess became more and more comfortable day by day. Even though I am busy every day, I cannot stop the contentment that radiates from the inside out.
"Ah Yao, why did you go to the execution ground?"
The Crown Princess was so happy when she saw her son that she couldn't help but murmured a few words: "There's nothing to see in a bloody beheading. If you have this free time, you might as well spend more time with Nian'er."
When Nian'er was mentioned, the emperor's handsome face, which was like an ice sculpture, softened a little: "I am busy with court affairs, and Nian'er is all taken care of by my mother and concubine. Thank you for your hard work, concubine."
The Crown Princess sighed: "I have nannies and maids taking care of me. I look after me a little on weekdays, but it's not too hard. Mrs. Jiang has been gone for more than a year, and Nian'er can walk and gradually learn to talk. There are still people who take good care of Nian. Your son is good. You have stayed with the Jiang family for more than a year, so you are worthy of her. Now that the overall situation has been decided, it is time for you to take the opportunity to remarry!"
He stayed in mourning for his deceased wife for a year, and he didn't even have a single concubine to serve him. Even the members of the Jiang family cannot be blamed for their great affection and righteousness towards the emperor's grandson.
In the past two months, the Crown Princess has mentioned the matter of renewing her marriage for the fifth time.
The emperor's grandson felt a sense of irritability in his heart for no reason, and responded briefly: "I am busy with court affairs and have no intention of doing this. We will talk about this later."
The Crown Princess refused to let him go and glared at him with a frown: "What can be more important than your lifelong event? Don't you want to keep it like this forever? You only have Nian'er as your only son now. It's better to marry one as soon as possible. When the virtuous grandson comes back, she will have more children."
"I have already prepared several portraits of ladies from the capital, and I will bring them over for you to take a look at. If you find the portraits dull, you might as well hold another banquet and invite more ladies with outstanding talents and beauty. Come. You can take a look at it secretly and pick one you like."
The Crown Prince's brows furrowed more and more tightly, and his voice became more indifferent and impatient: "Mother Concubine, I really have no intention of marrying now. Just leave this matter alone."
The Crown Princess's suppressed dissatisfaction immediately burst out: "How could I ignore it! Look at your appearance. Are you thinking about the dead Jiang, or are you thinking about Ling Jingshu?"
Emperor Taisun: "..."
The emperor's grandson's expression suddenly darkened.
It's a pity that the woman standing in front of him is his mother, and she is also the only person in the Zhou Dynasty who doesn't have to look at his face to speak and act.
"When Mrs. Jiang was alive, you were lukewarm towards her. Now that she has died, you have become more affectionate." The Crown Princess said with an angry look on her face: "You have been guarding her for a year, how could you still be there?" Do you want to keep guarding this forever?”
"And Ling Jingshu, she saved your father's life, and I am grateful to her in my heart. If you insist on marrying her, I can't object anymore. But Queen Wei has already pointed out the marriage to her, and what else? I'm going to get married in a month. How are you going to stay? Do you want to snatch someone back home?"
These words were more direct and sharp than the last, pricking the scars buried deep in his heart until blood dripped with blood.
yes! It's him who feels sorry for Rongyue!
He didn't treat her well when she was alive. After she died, he often thought of her, and every time he thought of her, his heart ached.
He also felt sorry for himself. He obviously liked Ling Jingshu, but for various reasons he missed the best opportunity to marry her.
He felt even more sorry for Ling Jingshu.
After Ling Jingshu entered, her fate was uncertain, and there was nothing he, the grandson of the emperor, could do.
When she was most dangerous and helpless, it was Wei Yan who stayed by her side to save her from fire and water!
She and Wei Yan hit it off. If Empress Wei proposes marriage, she will marry Wei Yan in a glorious manner, which is enough to make all the ladies from famous families the envy of her.
Lovers get married. There was no place for him between her and Wei Yan. What right did he have to think about her again
The emperor's grandson turned pale, pursed his lips tightly, and squeezed out a few words: "Concubine, please stop talking."
Seeing the pain on the emperor's grandson's face, the princess also regretted: "Ah Yao, I didn't mean to embarrass you. I just hope that you can let go of your arms and live a more relaxed life. Don't always keep your worries in your heart. .”
The emperor's grandson tilted his head slightly, and his voice became a little deeper: "I don't mean to blame my mother and concubine. We will wait until this year to discuss the matter of remarrying."
Rarely, he relaxed.
The Crown Princess did not dare to push too hard and nodded in agreement.
The emperor's grandson continued: "Mother, Ling Jingshu once saved my father, and Wei Yan spent half a year recuperating his father's body. Both of them are kind to our prince's palace. The mother-in-law's makeup gift is more generous. .”
The Crown Princess immediately smiled and said: "This is natural. I have already prepared it and will have it sent to Ling Mansion tomorrow." (To be continued)