Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved-Chapter 228 - Mr. Zhang and Son Meet Reveal the
Chapter 228 -228 Mr. Zhang and Son Meet, Reveal the Truth
Chapter 228 -228 Mr. Zhang and Son Meet, Reveal the Truth
“Is what you’re saying all true?”
As soon as Xiao Wen’s question was asked, the Prince of Yundian immediately swore to the heavens: “If there is a single lie in what I have just said, may lightning strike me down, and may I die a terrible death!”
Xiao Wen pursed his lips.
Murong Jiu said, “Prince, there’s no need for such harsh words. Verbal assurances are not proof, we need evidence. I hope in the future you can provide evidence to prove that Lady Yu was not driven away by you. Otherwise, Xiao Wen will always have a knot in his heart.”
In fact, she somewhat believed the words of the Prince of Yundian, his expression did not seem false, and he was also suppressing the sudden sorrow of learning about Lady Yu’s death.
It was mainly because in her previous life, the Prince of Yundian’s death was quite tragic, having been convicted of treason. Yet when it came down to it, he didn’t conspire with the Second Prince, which led to his terrible death; this indicated that his character was upright.
The Prince of Yundian looked at Xiao Wen and nodded to Murong Jiu: “Please rest assured, Princess Consort Ling, I will resolve all misunderstandings and make Xiao Wen believe that his father is not the villain who drove his mother to her death. I want him to know how much I care for both him and Lady Yu.”
The tears Xiao Wen had stubbornly held back in his eyes finally fell, and Murong Jiu patted the child’s head, leading him to sit down by her side.
“Although Xiao Wen is still a child, he is much wiser than other children of his age, and he learns anything after being taught just once; every scholar invited by Prince Mansion likes this student very much. For the following time, I leave it to the two of you, father and son. I believe he will understand every word you say. Whether Xiao Wen is willing to go with you will depend on your ability to persuade him.”
Xiao Wen immediately stood up: “Princess Consort! I won’t go! I want to be with you forever! I still have to protect my younger brother and sister! I will not leave Prince Mansion!”
“Silly child,” Murong Jiu said, stroking his hair, “your father recognized you as his child the very first time he saw you, without a shred of doubt. This shows that he must have imagined countless times what you would look like, his love for you is so great, he can surely give you the complete fatherly love you deserve. So, why not first listen to what your father has to say, and then you can make your decision later, alright?”
Only then did Xiao Wen let go of Murong Jiu’s clothes.
The Prince of Yundian felt mixed emotions; he had not expected his trip to the Capital City to go so smoothly.
He had followed some clues to the Capital City, thinking it would be as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack as before. But unexpectedly, not long after arriving in the Capital City, a martial arts expert claiming to be one of the Prince Mansion Guards found him. While he was filled with shock and suspicion, the guard produced half of a jade pendant.
That was the jade pendant he had given to Lady Yu. It had been a pair of fish-shaped pendants, one for each of them; when joined together, they were perfect and complete.
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But the jade pendant was now cracked, its edges chipped, and the guard also told him that Lady Yu was no longer alive.
At that moment, it felt as though the sky had come crashing down on him.
Lady Yu was gone. Ill and without money for treatment, she passed away in a dirty and damp refugee dwelling.
At that time, he wished he could follow her in death, but remembering that Lady Yu had taken their daughter and headed north, enduring all kinds of hardships, he was left with only one desire: to bring his daughter back and do everything to compensate her, to raise her into adulthood.
But he never expected that Chang Chonghai would tell him he had a son. He had pretended to have a daughter to the outside world for two reasons: one was the fear that boys are easier to kidnap, and the other was, perhaps, to shake off the poisonous women in his rear court.
He was of age with neither son nor daughter, and Lady Yu’s pregnancy had already caused jealousy. If she had given birth to a son, they might have chased her to the ends of the earth to eradicate them. A daughter, on the other hand, might cause them to lower their guard.
“My mother said it was you who sent people to kill her. She had already hidden far, far away, but you still found her, wanting to kill her even though she was pregnant.”
Xiao Wen suddenly spoke up.
“No, it’s absolutely impossible! I have loved only your mother in this life, how could I kill her! Xiao Wen, your father was young and impulsive in the past, not good at coaxing people, and was too proud, never taking the initiative to explain anything, always thinking your mother would be by my side forever. Only after losing her did I realize how terribly wrong I was.”
Back when the Old King of Yundian was still alive, all he needed to do was act the part of an elegant Princely Heir. The whole of Yundian belonged to the Mu Family, so he was no stranger to women throwing themselves at him.
How could he not be proud? His father, the Old King of Yundian, was an emperor in his own right, fearsome in war, holding the southwest firmly, with not a single vassal state daring to invade—all became tributaries to Great Yan, and even when they sent tributes to the Capital City, they would first present a better portion to the Yundian Royal Mansion.
Before he met Lady Yu, he never cared about love or affection. His wives and concubines were all chosen by his parents, and their relationship was one of mutual respect.
Lady Yu was the daughter of an impoverished scholar, whose father was seriously ill and had exhausted the family’s savings. To find medicine for her father, she entered the deep mountains alone, brave and resilient.
It was during his trip into the mountains that he first encountered her; however, Lady Yu simply gave him one glance and then continued into the deep mountains without a sideways look—her steps unwavering.
Her figure was like a slender reed, her spine ramrod straight, as though she was a solitary lotus standing pure and alone.
She left a profound impression in his heart.
He had gone into the mountains to hunt, accompanied by a group of guards, or more accurately, a group of sparring partners.
Everyone split up upon entering the mountains, and after two shichens, they were to meet at the mountain entrance with their game, as a competition.
Thinking of the young lady’s beautiful appearance, he subconsciously headed in the direction she had gone up the mountain path.
He hunted quite a few animals along the way, but they were only small game like wild rabbits and pheasants. Suddenly, he spotted a spotted deer, and while aiming his arrow, he failed to notice a green venomous snake hanging from a branch above him.
It was Lady Yu who saved him.
Reflecting on the past, a pained expression flickered across the eyes of the Prince of Yundian—past events can’t be revisited.
He told Xiao Wen, “When your mother left, she had just become pregnant not long before, and it was diagnosed at a banquet. I happened to be out of town at the time, and ended up being the last to know. Your grandmother was very happy and wanted to make her a concubine, but the next day, she disappeared, leaving behind only a letter.”
Xiao Wen asked, “Who forced her to leave? And what was written in the letter?”
“It was Lady Lu.”
“Your Princess Consort Lady Lu?”
“She is no longer Princess Consort. A long time ago, I repudiated her. I bestowed upon her a poison, and she spends her days tormented by it, no longer recognizable as human. All the concubines in the mansion have also been sent away.”
A look of astonishment filled Xiao Wen’s almond-shaped eyes.
Her mother had also hated Lady Lu in the past. Although she mentioned it rarely, she had warned her that if she ever met Lady Lu one day, she must stay far away from her.
For Lady Lu was like a viper.
Behind the mask of a saint lay the heart of a snake—that was Lady Lu.
Unexpectedly…
“The letter wasn’t left by your mother; it was forged by Lady Lu, copying her handwriting. At the time, I wasn’t there, and upon seeing the sealed letter, your grandmother was so angry she coughed up blood. Even though it was later revealed to be a trap by Lady Lu, your grandmother’s health has been poor these years. Her only wish is to see you.”
Worrying that his tone was too heavy and might upset Xiao Wen, the Prince of Yundian said to him, “She thought you were a girl and has prepared many jewels for you.”
