He never thought that his daughter, whom he had grown up loving, would leave him.
"You have lived in the palace for many years. You have to live in the palace. If there is anyone who can handle the affairs in the harem, it must be you."
Su Jing spoke in a low voice without even looking at Ah Man.
"If my father doesn't go to see my mother off for the last time, I will never stay in the palace." Since she has to be there, she would give it her all.
"I promise you." After Su Jing said this, he felt relieved.
Ah Man was overjoyed to hear his promise, but she still pretended to be calm and said, "I hope you won't break your promise."
"I never break my promises." Su Jing said confidently. Ah Man just smiled and said, "What about the promise of loving only one person in your life, father?"
Su Jing's expression changed slightly, but he didn't say anything.
Ah Man didn't want to stay with Su Jing any longer. She was happy to see her father before, but now, facing him, she just felt suffocated.
Ah Man fled away, but Su Jing in the imperial study looked as if he had fought a battle. He stared at the direction where Ah Man left. After a long time, he fell into the chair. He became decadent, as if all his energy had been drained away.
Before the funeral, Ah Man sent people to deliver letters to Su Jing three times in a row, all at the time of the funeral. Her mother's reputation and Xuan'er's reputation would not allow her father to be late again.
On the second day, Ah Man put aside everything and took Xuan'er to wait at the gate of Changyi Palace, waiting for her father to come out.
The one who walked out of Changyi Palace with my father was Concubine Xu. My father, Su Jing, had always been dressed as he would wear for court, but Concubine Xu, dressed in pear blossom white, looked even more charming and enchanting.
"Father, don't you want to change your clothes?" Ah Man looked at Su Jing in bright yellow and felt that he was very eye-catching.
"I..."
"Come here, bring the clothes up." Ah Man waved his hand, signaling the people behind him to bring out the things. In order to prevent his father from wearing clothes that were not appropriate for the funeral, Ah Man had already arranged for someone to prepare clothes for his father.
"Princess, you have thought it through very carefully." Concubine Xu noticed that Su Jing's face had turned gloomy, and she quickly spoke to persuade him.
"Your Majesty, since you are going to see the Queen off for the last time, you should wear the clothes that the princess has prepared."
"Okay." Su Jing nodded in agreement, turned around and went into Changyi Palace to change clothes. Concubine Xu followed closely. The two of them looked so dependent on each other, just like their father and mother before.
"Sister, how can there be someone else around our father? Obviously, there is only our mother."
"Xuan'er, if you betray your beloved for another beauty in the future, I will definitely not bother you."
Ah Man was not sure whether Xuan'er could understand these words concerning love between men and women. She was speaking to the people in the palace.
"Your Majesty, the princess is also..., please don't be angry." Seeing that Su Jing's face was still gloomy, Concubine Xu tried to persuade him softly, but unexpectedly, Su Jing suddenly replied: "How am I angry?"
Concubine Xu naturally didn't dare to say that she was looking at Su Jing's expression. If the emperor was willing to investigate, it would be wrong to speculate on his intentions.
When Su Jing came out again, he was already wearing a black robe. He was in his middle age, which was the time when he was most vigorous and energetic. Even though he looked a little tired, he still couldn't hide the aura around him. Concubine Xu stood beside him, and the two of them complemented each other and were a perfect match.
"Royal sister, I don't like her standing next to father." Xuan'er suddenly spoke, pointing at Concubine Xu.
Concubine Xu was a little embarrassed. She looked at Ah Man for help, but Ah Man whispered, "Today is our family's farewell to our mother. Concubine Xu, please..."
Before Ah Man could finish her offending words, Su Jing interrupted her and said, "Xu Fei has been very busy recently. Just take a good rest in Changyi Palace. I will be back after the funeral is over."
Concubine Xu bowed stiffly and obeyed the order. They had already made arrangements, so what was the point of having objections
(End of this chapter)