bayedsolid Chapter 199 I want to go home
Chapter 199 I want to go home
As soon as Concubine Wen left, the palace instantly felt much more harmonious.
Concubine Jiang suppressed her inner excitement, stepped forward and took Huan Ge'er's hand, saying:
"Ji'er, let's go."
At this time, King Kang coughed and dry coughed a few times.
Concubine De rolled her eyes at her son, cursed him inwardly, and stepped forward, saying:
"Ji'er, you should go to your great aunt's place. She can protect you. As for Concubine Jiang..." She rolled her eyes and swallowed back the unpleasant words, "Forget it."
It’s not that she looks down on Concubine Jiang.
Just ask her what Princess Jiang has?
In his early years, he was just a quiet figure by the Empress' side. His family was just a provincial governor sent out to the countryside, powerless. It was said that his son, Prince Su, was just like her son, a sissy and a complete idiot. If it weren't for some recent stroke of luck, a dead tree blooming in spring, and the old Emperor taking notice of him, he'd probably be weeding in some corner of the Imperial Garden!
How could such a concubine protect her Ji'er?
Besides, my son's thoughts are clear to me.
Isn't it just that she has her eyes on Su Li, and wants to keep Ji'er in her palace so that she can have the best chance of getting what she wants?!
This is dead!
De Fei's little thoughts naturally did not escape Jiang Fei's eyes. However, she did not fight or compete. At this time, she was so happy that there was one more person who loved and protected Ji Er!
"Ji'er, you can decide for yourself where to go."
Emperor Jingde also looked up at Huan Ge'er.
Huan Ge'er knew that Emperor Jingde had allowed him to live in the palace because he wanted to protect him. But he hadn't mentioned anything else!
For example, the injustice suffered by my father!
For example, the current predicament of the General’s Mansion!
He is indeed an old fox. Does he think that he can be fooled easily just because he is a child?
Huan Ge'er paused for a moment, glanced at Emperor Jingde quietly and said:
"Your Majesty, I'm not going anywhere."
"Why?"
Emperor Jingde asked repeatedly.
Even Concubine Jiang and Concubine De looked at him with concern.
Huan Ge'er thought about it and finally decided to kneel down.
"Your Majesty, my father took me in, and my mother raised me. They only did this because I was an orphan with nowhere to turn. They never had any ill intentions. Your Majesty, they are not guilty! I implore Your Majesty to withdraw the Dali Temple soldiers surrounding the General's Mansion."
Emperor Jingde had already heard from Eunuch Shun what was happening outside, and he immediately responded:
"Don't worry, I know what's going on with this matter."
After saying this, he waved to Shun Dajian, who ran out happily to convey the order.
This farce finally ended, and Su Li breathed a sigh of relief. Then he heard Huan Ge'er say:
"Your Majesty, my father is wronged. Please..."
Unfortunately, before Huan Ge'er could finish his words, he was interrupted by Emperor Jingde.
"The incident was investigated simultaneously by the Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice, and the Imperial Household Department. We have all the witnesses and evidence. Although I don't want to believe it, I can't help it. The country has its laws, and the family has its rules. Even I can't show partiality."
"..." A cold light flashed in Huan Ge'er's eyes. Then Emperor Jingde changed the subject.
"I've handed this matter over to the Princess to re-investigate. If it's found to be a true injustice, I will naturally clear Qian'er's name. But if... don't worry, I promise you, this matter ends here and no one else will be implicated."
As a father and grandfather, Emperor Jingde really wanted to agree to Huan Ge'er's request.
No way!
In addition to being a father and grandfather, he was also the emperor.
Seeing Emperor Jingde's tough attitude, Huan Ge pursed his lips and said nothing. Su Li quickly stepped forward and said:
"Your Majesty is wise. I believe that Your Majesty will be able to uncover the truth of what happened back then and ensure that no good person suffers injustice, and no bad person goes unpunished!"
As she spoke, she quietly pulled Huan Ge'er's sleeve.
This matter was a hurdle that his son could not get over. No one could understand the pain in his heart. Now that he was rejected by the emperor, he must feel very uncomfortable.
But Su Li knew that Huan Ge'er was a sensible child and he would definitely be able to figure it out.
Sure enough, Brother Huan beside him sighed quietly without being noticed, lowered his head and silently agreed.
At least the general's mansion is safe.
Also, the emperor has agreed to investigate his father's case, so the case can be investigated openly. He believes that one day he will be able to clear his father's name.
"Ji'er, are you still unwilling to call me your royal grandfather?" Emperor Jingde's old hands trembled, and his eyes were full of anticipation.
Even Concubine Jiang and the eldest princess were looking at him intently.
But Huan Ge'er's gloomy little face remained unmoved.
Su Li was so embarrassed that she almost picked her toes, and quickly tried to smooth things over:
"Your Majesty, I'm sorry. Huan Ge'er has suffered a lot since he was a child, so he may be a little cold towards human feelings. It took me and the general a long time to get to know him well enough to develop some feelings for him."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Just do it more often."
Concubine Jiang promptly applied eye drops to Emperor Jingde, wiping away tears with a handkerchief, looking sad:
"Yes. Ji'er lost his parents and wandered alone. If the general hadn't found him and taken him in, he would be begging for a living somewhere, being bullied and looked down upon. Sigh, when I think of it, my heart aches..."
When Concubine De heard this, she was surprised that Concubine Jiang was very smart!
He quickly added:
"Humph, it's all because of a cruel grandfather!"
Then the two of them kept talking back and forth, making Emperor Jingde's old face turn red. He was so anxious that he sat aside and pretended to be asleep, but in fact he was ready to draw his golden mace and get angry at any time if they disagreed, but it was all thanks to the old Duke for a wink.
Old Duke Xie squinted his eyes and snored loudly, which was very appropriate.
Xie An couldn't bear it any longer and said:
"Grandpa Long, Brother Huan likes reading and collecting rare ancient books."
Emperor Jingde immediately understood Xie An's intentions and knew what he could do.
"That's easy. Ji'er likes reading, so you can read any of the books in the library. I'll have my grandfather sort them out and send them to you, okay?"
Su Li bumped into Huan Ge'er.
Huan Ge'er said reluctantly, "Yeah."
Hearing this cold "hmm", Emperor Jingde smiled broadly.
"So, where would Ji'er like to live?"
Emperor Jingde still wanted to keep Huan Ge'er by his side to make up for the guilt he had felt over the years.
Su Li also wanted to know this question.
She looked at Huan Ge'er with concern, and heard Huan Ge'er say firmly: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. Pei Huan has been in the palace for a long time and wants to go home quickly. My sister is waiting for you at home."
Upon hearing this, a trace of disappointment flashed across Emperor Jingde's face.
This child, with deep resentment towards him, would rather call himself Pei Huan than Li Ji.
That’s all!
Listen to Su Li and take this matter slowly.
After hearing this, Su Li was deeply moved.
It really wasn't in vain that I raised this child this year. She is very loyal and affectionate, and I feel very close to her in my heart!
Now that things were almost over, she was eager to go back. Pei Heng was still in the mountains, and she didn't know whether he was alive or dead! She had been worried all night.
After leaving the palace, everyone headed straight for the general's residence.
Along the way, Li Mama hugged Su Li and cried! She almost flattened her into a ball and stuffed her into her arms.
I was laughed at by Mr. Fei.
The siege outside the general's mansion has been lifted. Songzhi, Xijie'er and a group of servants have come a long way to welcome them.