latelenovela Chapter 544: The Imperial Concubine is Pure and Elegant (295)
Chapter 544: The Imperial Concubine is Pure and Elegant (295)
Chapter 544: The Imperial Concubine Is Pure and Elegant (Two Hundred and Ninety-Five)
After hearing this, Xuan Shi looked at his mother with heartache and said, "Mother, you've suffered so much. Those concubines in the palace all had ill intentions. You finally left the palace, but you were captured again. The conflict between the Three Kingdoms almost separated you and me, or even cost you your life. It's better that we leave the palace. Thank you and my father for your careful guidance over the years."
Qiao Li smiled and said, "Actually, back then, whether I was in the palace or after leaving, those people never let me go even when I was pregnant. I didn't want to stay in the palace any longer, so I faked my own death and escaped. I've lived a happy life for so many years."
Xuan Shi thought about how his mother had taken him out over the years to experience the customs and cultures of different places. There were thrills, surprises and satisfaction, which was indeed more interesting than the monotonous life in the palace. Moreover, his parents had a good relationship. Xuan Shi could understand his mother's decision not to return to the palace.
However, he hesitated when he thought of Emperor Liang, who was rumored to be unconscious from poisoning, and wondered whether he should rescue his biological father from danger. He already knew that the man he had met in Zeshui City was his biological father; they had enjoyed a pleasant conversation at that time. Xuan Shi had great respect and admiration for this emperor who had expanded the territory on horseback, and he could not bear to see Emperor Liang imprisoned.
However, Xuan Shi still found his biological father's thoughts difficult to fathom. Logically, in his biological father's eyes, he and his mother should have long since perished at the hands of the Wu Clan. Why would he have found someone to impersonate the Imperial Noble Consort? And then to crown Empress and Crown Prince—wasn't that just self-deception? If they were truly dead, how would Emperor Liang have planned to end things?
Unable to guess Emperor Liang's thoughts, Xuan Shi gave up trying. He asked, "Mother, I've been observing the military's movements. Is Father planning to lead his troops secretly into the capital?"
Qiao Li patted his son's shoulder and said, "Concubine Ji and the Third Prince have colluded with Prince Huai to plot a rebellion. Your father has received a letter from Emperor Liang and will secretly lead his troops to the imperial capital tomorrow. We weren't planning on letting you go, but now that things have come to this, you should come with us. I'm not going to hide what happened from you forever. Just remember, you will always be a good son to me and your father."
"Is Mom going too?"
"Well, although I no longer recognize my former identity, everything must come to an end. You haven't seen your grandmother, grandparents, and uncle in all these years. This is a good opportunity for you to meet them."
They talked for a while, and then Xuan Shi was pulled to the backyard by his sister Xuan Jin.
Xuan Yunian thought of Liang Sheng's intention of asking him to come to the capital, and said, "He seems to like Tuantuan to inherit his position. After coming to the capital, he may force Tuantuan." Xuan Yunian had something else to say. He was worried that Liang Sheng would not be reconciled and wanted to snatch his beloved wife away from him. Otherwise, why would he make himself so miserable? Prince Huai, Concubine Ji and those people with bad intentions in the dark were no match for Emperor Liang.
Qiao Li knew what he was thinking and comforted him, "Don't worry. As long as it's not what we want, no one can force Tuan Tuan and me to compromise. But we're leaving tomorrow, so what will happen to Jin Er?"
"Jin'er is still young and not suitable to travel with us. I have arranged for someone to take care of Jin'er. My adoptive father should be here tonight and he will accompany Jin'er."
"Master is coming? Then I feel relieved."
With Xuan Wen around, Qiao Li can travel with peace of mind.
When the sun was setting, Xuan Wen really came. Jin'er liked this old man with a long beard very much. When she learned that her parents and brother had to go on a long trip, she clamored to go with them. Later, when Xuan Wen came, she said she wanted to stay and play with her lonely grandfather Xuan.
Qiao Li looked at Xuan Wen who was pretending to be pitiful, and he didn't know whether to laugh or cry. However, being able to coax his daughter was the master's skill.
It was time to turn off the lights and rest at night, but Qiao Li learned that Wu Lan had taken a hidden poison in the dark cell and had died of the poison.
Upon learning that Wu Lan was dead, Qiao Li just nodded to indicate that she understood. She had not originally planned to go to the dark prison, but when she remembered Wu Meng who had broken out of the prison in the palace many years ago, she got up, put on her clothes, and went to the dark prison. Xuan Yunian naturally accompanied her.