The young man stood silently and stubbornly in the hall, gritting his teeth and showing his unwillingness, like a wounded young animal, with bloodshot eyes and not knowing how to lick his wounds.
Emperor Longqing sighed and told him to go to the back hall: "Don't stand here! Isn't it embarrassing to do such a thing in front of so many people?! You have no shame, does your father still have any shame?! Your aunt has been nagging you all day, go to the Fengyi Palace in the back to see your brothers! Stop making trouble!"
Shen Chen was unwilling to do so. He clenched his fists and refused to move. After a while, he knelt on the ground with red eyes and called Emperor Longqing "uncle" in a subtle and almost inaudible cry: "Uncle, can you let me return to the Shen family to recognize my ancestors?"
He seemed to have been extremely aggrieved. He raised his eyes and stared at Emperor Longqing, pursed his lips and shook his head: "My nephew doesn't want to live under someone else's roof anymore!"
This child!
Emperor Longqing looked anxious: "Why are you making such a fuss? Stop making such a fuss. What's going on?"
What Shen Chen said was almost as if he was saying that it was the Linjiang Palace that abused him and treated him badly.
Prince Jin clicked his tongue twice, frowned and shook his head.
I've already said it, why raise someone else's child
How can this be raised to maturity
King Linjiang shook his head in agony, veins popping out of his temples, and he shouted at Shen Chen in a harsh voice, "Shut up!"
In everyone's eyes, King Linjiang has always been gentle. Recently, because of his belief in following the laws of nature, he has become like a cultivator, saying things like not getting angry and so on, and he has always done a good job of it.
But now he is so angry.
It can be seen that all these things like self-cultivation and self-improvement are false. If cultivating immortals were so easy, wouldn't everyone be able to become an immortal? Cutting off all emotions and hatred, and purifying the six senses, how can ordinary people do it
Shen Chen's face turned pale after being yelled at. He stood aside as if trying to suppress his fear, but he still held his head high and refused to admit defeat.
This father and son really had a falling out.
Emperor Longqing looked at the two of them. The expressions on their faces could not be faked - they were both truly heartbroken, yet they left room for mercy. It was in this way that one could tell that they were truly expressing their true feelings.
He sighed, scolded King Linjiang, and looked at Shen Chen, saying soothingly: "Stop making trouble. You have always been a sensible child. What happened? What made you so upset?"
All the civil and military officials present did not dare to speak, but they all felt somewhat disapproving in their hearts.
If Shen Chen is obedient, how can there be any disobedient children in this world
Emperor Longqing was indeed partial.
As an adoptive father, everyone has witnessed how Prince Linjiang has treated Shen Chen over the years. However, Shen Chen embarrassed Prince Linjiang in front of so many people. How can such behavior be considered sensible
Shen Chen really thought he was wronged, and sneered at Chu Jingxing who was bowing his head, and then turned his head away proudly: "It's nothing, I just don't feel happy staying here."
Emperor Longqing's voice became gentler: "Nonsense! You have been here all these years and you are fine, how can you suddenly be uncomfortable with it? Changle is your father's sister, he has been devoted to you for so many years, you can't be unfilial!"
Shen Chen lowered his head, seemingly persuaded.
After a while, he agreed to what Emperor Longqing had said before, "Your Majesty, I have made up my mind to return to my own home. No matter what, it is better than living under someone else's roof. Since I am the only one left in the Shen family, and I have grown up, I can always hold up the family. In this way, my parents will be happy if they know about it."
These words were reasonable and full of deep feelings. The ministers all looked at him sideways. They did not expect that Shen Chen could actually say such words.
Emperor Longqing knew that Shen Chen must have thought this through after many times of guidance from him. He sighed heavily and sent him to the back: "Okay, we'll talk about this later. Go to the back to find your aunt."
Everything should be done in moderation.
After all, things that come to an abrupt end can sometimes arouse other people's curiosity and interest. Shen Chen ran to the Qinzheng Hall for no reason and caused such a scene. What was originally perhaps only circulated in a small circle of people will now be known to everyone.
This is a good thing, as it will be more conducive to his future decisions.
The Linjiang Palace solved a big problem for him.
He solved the problem, and then gently comforted King Linjiang. After the palace banquet was over, he asked King Linjiang to stay: "You can talk to me for a while. It's been a long time since we two brothers sat down and had a good chat."
Prince Linjiang followed him with his head down, looking a little listless.
Emperor Longqing glanced at him and sighed, "You, you were so majestic in the past, but now you have fallen into such a big setback in the matter of your children!"
He acted like a close brother, so King Linjiang naturally sighed and shook his head, looking distressed: "Don't mention it, how have I treated Shen Chen over the years? I think I have a clear conscience, but unfortunately..."
He paused and couldn't continue.
After a long while, he said, "Every family has its own problems. I really don't know what to do. You tell me, is my own son not my own? He and Shen Chen have never been close because of his mother. Recently, because Shen Chen had a conflict with his mother, he actually said some things to Shen Chen that he shouldn't have said... ... saying that he is a person of another surname and so on..."
Perhaps because he was too sad, Prince Linjiang was somewhat incoherent. He closed his eyes, struggled hard for a while, and then stood helplessly and looked at Emperor Longqing: "Brother, I am telling you the truth. It is difficult for an honest official to judge family affairs, and it is even more difficult for me to judge my family affairs. The princess is making a fuss all day long. A while ago, she even came to the palace to annoy the emperor's sister-in-law. Shen Chen is also a person who never gives in. Both sides are stubborn. I have tried both soft and hard methods, and really tried everything, but the situation has not eased at all. Instead, it has gotten worse..."
Emperor Longqing could naturally see that he really had no other options. If he had any, he would not have said such things.
He sighed, "I know you are in trouble."
Prince Linjiang gave a bitter smile and followed Emperor Longqing for a few steps. When Emperor Longqing suddenly stopped, Prince Linjiang looked at him with some confusion before he also stopped.
Emperor Longqing looked at him and asked, "In this case, forcing Achen to stay at home won't make the situation better. Have you ever thought about simply following Achen's wishes and letting him return to his ancestral home?"
It's finally here!
----Fourth update, and I haven't broken my promise. Merry Christmas to everyone, and continue to ask for subscriptions~~~ I love you all.