How heavy is the word "hate"?
Can you afford a life, a young and innocent life?
Can there be room for a heart, a broken heart?
Zhu Weizhen was born with a soft smile. Even if he didn't say a word, he still gave people a gentle feeling of a pursed smile.
She said calmly: "What the Queen said... I also asked about it when I first came back."
The queen held her hand with tears streaming down her face: "Weizhen, forget about the past, forget about it. You are still young, and you still have great years!"
In the past few months, she had been cautious, knowing that something was wrong, but she still considered it again and again. Unexpectedly, the longer the stalemate lasted, the worse the situation became.
As a mother, she loves her children. As a wife, she cannot lose her husband who has relied on her for many years. Moreover, there are too many things involved. There is internal fighting in the royal family. If you are not careful, everything will be lost.
Zhu Weizhen lowered his eyebrows.
"Mother, I understand the truth. I thought I could forget it. I thought I would be able to stand up again one day. I thought everything would pass, but I can't get over it."
After returning to the palace for so long, she has never revealed her sadness easily, nor has she lost her composure in front of others, nor has she ever questioned her father, the emperor, and her mother. She said nothing and just did her own thing secretly.
This sentence is enough to make the queen despair.
"Weizhen, please..."
The queen choked out a cry, turned her head away sadly, and stopped drinking the soup she brought.
Zhu Weizhen sighed softly: "Don't worry, mother, my brother will definitely become a virtuous and wise king."
"Weizhen... the mistakes that happened back then were not your father's fault alone. The court situation was in turmoil, and there were internal and external troubles. You are the princess of the day, and you should share your father's worries and plead for the lives of the people of Li!"
Zhu Weizhen suddenly raised his eyes, met his mother's sad eyes, and said slowly: "Mother, do you know what hurts the most in my heart?" I killed my most precious child. It was obvious that I failed to protect him, it was obviously me who caused him trouble, and it was obviously me who deserved to die... But all of you are praising me for my understanding of justice, and everyone is saying that I Know how to put the overall situation first. "
As soon as she finished saying this, her stomach was churning and she wanted to vomit.
Anger and resentment have long since turned into bone and blood in her body. As long as she lives, her resentment will remain alive.
The queen looked shocked and cried loudly.
It's too late for everything. It's already been late.
Zhu Weizhen adjusted her breathing and soon returned to her normal calm appearance. She continued to give medicine to her mother: "You will be better after drinking the medicine. Even if your mother is not for me, you must do it for your brother."
The queen didn't hesitate or hesitate. It was obvious that she had made her choice.
She would never abandon her children.
The queen propped herself up slightly, looked at Zhu Weizhen and said: "Xing'er is pure and kind, you have to help him more, and... don't break his heart."
Zhu Weizhen said with a heavy "hmm": "Mother, the person I love most in this world is my brother."
Mother and daughter express their feelings, and there is no longer any barrier.
Zhu Xuxing came down from court and came to pay his respects to his mother. He saw that her eyes were red, and she had obviously cried.
His heart sank, and he looked at his eldest sister again. She smiled gently at him: "Thank you for your hard work, Prince. Mother has just taken the medicine and it's time to rest. Let's go back together."
Zhu Xuxing nodded. He talked very little recently.
The two siblings went in and out together, and the entourage behind them slowed down and fell far behind.
Zhu Weizhen was the first to speak: "The weather is getting colder day by day."
Zhu Xuxing muttered: "Eldest sister, take good care of yourself. You have worked hard to take care of your mother every day."
Zhu Weizhen first smiled when he heard this, and then sighed: "I'll be fine, but you... feel safe in your heart, don't be upset."
Zhu Xuxing stood slowly and looked at the back of his eldest sister: "Huai'er is going back soon. I'm satisfied."
Zhu Weizhen turned around and looked at him: "Is she that good?"
Zhu Xuxing didn't answer, just nodded.
Zhu Weizhen smiled: "I promised you, I won't embarrass her."
Zhu Xuxing then said: "Whether eldest sister believes it or not, Huai'er only has me in her heart."
"I believe."
Zhu Weizhen did not refute him: "You are her talisman, you are her life."
Zhu Xuxing frowned.
Zhu Weizhen continued: "She has always been Wei Li's person."
"She belongs to no one, she is who she is."
"Actually, you all know, what is the relationship between her and Wei Li? They are unclear, they seem distant but not distant."
Zhu Xuxing's hand, which was clenched into a fist, had distinct joints and bulging veins.
Seeing his silence and forbearance, Zhu Weizhen naturally had the answer in his heart.
"I don't touch her, firstly for you, and secondly because of Wei Li. No matter what, he is the person who can help you most now and the person you need most."
Zhu Xuxing shook his head slowly: "Huai'er is the person I need most. Wherever she is, I can always get some peace in my heart."
"Is she so capable?"
Zhu Weizhen was puzzled.
"Eldest sister, if you take a good look at her smiling eyes, you will know how innocent her eyes are. If you have ever seen her wake up from a nightmare, sit hugging her knees but not daring to cry. With her appearance, you will know how helpless she is! You said she is Wei Li's person, if she really has someone to rely on and count on, why should she be so afraid? "
The way she looked at Wei Li always contained deep fear. Even when she was around him, her fear never disappeared.
Zhu Weizhen choked at his words and muttered: "Maybe you are right, maybe she is weak and innocent, but that child is not yours."
Zhu Xuxing looked gloomy: "She is mine, she bleeds the same blood as me, the same blood as us."
Zhu Weizhen was slightly startled when he heard this, his eyes flickered a few times, and he asked solemnly: "What are you talking about?"
Zhu Xuxing replied in a nonchalant way: "I miss Huai'er very much, and I also miss our children. I need them. Please help me, eldest sister."
Zhu Weizhen no longer objected and nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay."
The long journey home, the ups and downs of mood.
The moment the carriage drove into the palace gate, Xu Zhihuai felt timid for a moment. She did not dare to go any further, for fear that what was waiting for her in front was a dense network.
Once caught, you can't run away.
She subconsciously held her daughter tighter until she struggled slightly and hummed softly.
However, when she came to the familiar palace gate and saw the tall and elegant figure from a distance, her heart suddenly came to life.
She couldn't wait to see his eyebrows and his expression clearly. With just one glance, she knew what he was thinking.
There are no clouds in the sky, and the bright sunshine is enough to illuminate every corner.
But before her eyes, there was something brighter than the sun.
Zhu Xuxing's phoenix eyes were filled with a thin glimmer of water. He looked at her with determination, waiting for her. When she was in a trance, he took the lead and came to her in stride.
Xu Zhihuai was a little confused and timid.
Before she had time to guess what he was thinking, he hugged her into his arms. His arms were still warm and solid, with a faint scent of lavender.
At the same time, he leaned against her ear and said tremblingly: "Huai'er."
