My name is Ling Haoxing, I am the youngest son of the Supreme Emperor, the thirteenth, and I am twenty-three years old this year.
My mother-in-law is just an ordinary daughter of a petty official. My mother is gentle and quiet, and never competes for favor. She just likes embroidery. When she has nothing to do, she embroiders in the palace and reads books to pass the time. It was also because of the performance of the mother-in-law that she could live peacefully in the palace and avoid the bloody storm in the harem.
My favorite since I was little is Brother Prince. He is always so gentle and polite. Because I am only three years older than my nephew Ling Xiaoyu, Brother Prince always plays with us on his lap.
My nephew never speaks. I often hold his hand and play with him. Brother Prince always looks at us with a smile, but I always feel that Brother Prince is not happy. Sometimes I see him looking out the window in a daze.
I was eight years old when the prince's brother and sister-in-law died in the fire. After receiving the news, I ran all the way to the East Palace regardless of the obstruction of my mother and concubine.
I saw that the East Palace was burned beyond recognition, the surrounding buildings were blackened, the doors were open, and all kinds of debris and rags were scattered everywhere. The air was filled with the pungent smoke and burnt smell, which was suffocating. I want to go in and have a look, but don't want to be blocked by the Yulin Guards. I know that I have lost my brother Prince forever.
From then on, I rarely went out. My mother-in-law said that my nephew could speak and was extremely smart. I think this must be the protection of the prince’s brother and sister-in-law!
I once secretly visited my nephew. He was fine. I saw light in his eyes.
Later, his father named him the grandson of the emperor and the future master of Dayu. My father focused almost all his attention on his nephew, and I was almost a transparent person in his eyes. My mother told me not to be jealous of the grandson of the emperor. The more he received, the more he had to endure. Later I learned that my nephew had experienced various assassinations since he was five years old.
Once, when I was playing in the imperial garden, I heard two palace ladies say "cake", "be careful", "concubine", "emperor grandson"... In this case, I was already ten years old at that time, and I also heard my mother say this After seeing the conspiracy in the palace, I subconsciously thought that this would be detrimental to my nephew. Thinking of my deceased brother, I don't know where I got the courage. I rushed forward and knocked over the plate in the palace man's hand.
I don't know if this helped my nephew, but my mother was punished by the concubine for not being strict with me. But this time the mother-in-law was not angry, but smiled and said I did a good job.
In the fourth year after the prince's brother left, two major events happened this year. One was that the third brother was given poisonous wine for treason, and the other was that Prince Zhan conquered Xianbei and expanded his territory. Later I heard that Prince Zhan was marrying a divorced woman.
This incident caused a great sensation in the capital, and people were talking about it. Mother said that this Princess Zhan must be extraordinary, yes! What kind of person is Prince Zhan? The women he can like are anything but ordinary.
Later, Prince Zhan took the princess back to Beijing to help his nephew ascend the throne. I once met this princess at a palace banquet. She was really a fairy-like figure, especially the painting she painted and the words she said made my blood boil.
Not long after the nephew ascended the throne, the second brother's mother and concubine's family's house was confiscated, Cen Guifei was thrown into the cold palace, and the second brother himself was deprived of his title and went to guard the imperial mausoleum.
Soon, enemy countries from the northeast and northwest invaded, and the Western Qiang suddenly raised troops. I knew my abilities were limited, but I just wanted to do something for my nephew. That was the first time I boldly stood in front of my father and asked to go to war.
My father looked at me for a long time, and then smiled. He said: "Foreign enemies are not to be feared. To give the new emperor a chance to establish his authority, he will lead the expedition himself. The emperor indeed lived up to everyone's expectations and returned with a great victory."
Later, my eldest brother rebelled again. This was the fourth brother I lost in a row. However, I only hate him. The prince's brother is such a gentle and kind person, how could he bear to attack him? Just for that throne, he killed his own brother with his own hands.
Since then, Dayu's territory has expanded again, which is unprecedented in all dynasties. The emperor carried out drastic changes in the country, and the country was prosperous. The nephew is indeed the auspicious sign of Dayu.
Later, when I heard that my father was going out to inspect Yu's territory, I once again summoned up the courage to go to my father and request that I also go with him. This time my father agreed, and said that my mother-in-law was exhausted from living in a deep palace these years, so he took me and my mother-in-law with me.
This is the first time in my life that I have seen my mother-in-law so happy. She has a smile on her face every day.
I followed my father and saw all kinds of things in the world, and I also helped my father punish corrupt officials. I know that such a prosperous world requires many people to pay for it.
Seven years later, I returned to Beijing with my father because the emperor was getting married.
My mother and concubine have been anxious about my marriage, and my father also said that when I return to Beijing this time, I should take a good look at it and tell him if I meet someone I like. But I am not in a hurry at all. I also want to be like the King of War, choosing a girl of my choice and staying with her for the rest of my life.
At a banquet after the emperor's wedding, I met a girl. She was not outstanding in appearance, nor was she as well-mannered as other ladies, but I was deeply attracted to her with all my attention. Her movements are so natural and generous, she is confident and independent, neither humble nor overbearing, which makes her shine in front of everyone.
I know, this is what I want. After the banquet, I went to find my father. After hearing this, my father laughed out loud. He said that I was very discerning. At that time, I didn't know why my father said that.
Later, I learned that the girl was an orphan rescued by Princess Zhan. The father said that Princess Zhan has a magical power, and those who get close to her will face life positively and become more confident and brave.
Later, I finally married the girl of my dreams. After being with Xiaoxi, I also entered Princess Zhan’s circle. It was really a magical circle, with no intrigues, only love for each other. Everyone was doing what they liked and contributing to this big family and this big country without reservation.
I feel happy to be able to marry a girl like Xiaoxi, and I feel honored to live in this prosperous age...
