strictlysupreme Chapter 305 Farewell
Chapter 305 Farewell
The officials in the court followed Emperor Wen closely out of the city gate, while Xiao Jinghan and the prince followed closely behind, staying close to Emperor Wen.
At this moment, the prince's originally gloomy eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, and his heart was filled with endless resentment and hatred. That was the original owner's emotion!
Deep in the heart of the original owner, he always thought that it was bad enough that he could not get the favor of his father! His father had always favored the King of Qin. Now, even Xiao Jinghan was more valued than him, which made the prince feel extremely humiliated.
Along the way, Emperor Wen smiled and talked to Xiao Jinghan in a soft voice, as if he had poured all his attention and love on Xiao Jinghan.
Emperor Wen did not even cast a glance at the crown prince. His indifference and disdain were so obvious that it seemed as if he was announcing to everyone that the crown prince was not worthy of his attention and love.
The prince turned to look at the prime minister, who nodded to him imperceptibly. When their eyes met, it seemed as if there were thousands of words to say, but no words were needed. At this moment, they seemed to have reached some kind of tacit understanding.
On the other side, the King of Qin was dressed in military uniform, riding a black horse with a heroic look. His figure was tall and straight, exuding a majestic aura.
Princess Nanzhi rode a snow-white horse and walked side by side with the King of Qin. Her beauty formed a sharp contrast with the King of Qin's majesty, which was eye-catching.
At this time, the Fourth Prince and Duanmu Qin bowed and said goodbye to Emperor Wen, then boarded a magnificent carriage.
This carriage was beautifully decorated, showing the royal style. With the crack of the driver's whip, the carriage slowly moved forward.
The King of Qin dismounted and quickly walked to Emperor Wen. He knelt down and saluted, looking up and shouting, "Father, please take care of your health! I will do my best to help the Fourth Imperial Concubine become the Queen of Beiliu! Once this is done, I will return to the capital immediately!"
Emperor Wen looked at him expectantly, tears glistening in his eyes. He reached out to help the King of Qin up and said softly, "Chengjin! Be careful! Take good care of yourself! Your mother and I will be waiting for you in the capital!"
The Imperial Noble Consort An Qinghuan standing by couldn't help but admonish, "Chengjin, you must protect Princess Nanzhi well and don't let her suffer any grievances!"
The King of Qin nodded solemnly and said, "Son, I've made a note of it! Don't worry, mother!"
The prince on the side narrowed his eyes slightly, watching the warm interaction of the family of three with a cold eye, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly. He secretly sighed in his heart that the King of Qin was so favored by Emperor Wen, while the original owner had never received such treatment.
Emperor Wen married Li Qianwan perhaps just because he was attracted by the power behind the Li family.
As for An Qinghuan, perhaps this is the embodiment of true love. However, the heart of the emperor is always unpredictable, and who can tell what will happen in the future?
Since ancient times, emperors have always been sentimental people, often only seeing the smile of their new love, but forgetting the tears of their old love. In the harem, the unpredictable changes in emotions are very sad.
After bidding farewell to his father and mother, the King of Qin set out on his journey to Beiliu. He led a group of guards and envoys and headed north in a mighty procession. Emperor Wen watched them leave, his heart filled with anticipation and reluctance.
Emperor Wen narrowed his eyes, his gaze was deep and complex. He turned to look at An Qinghuan beside him, and said firmly: "Don't worry! With Luo Jing here, Cheng Jin will be fine. I believe he can handle everything. This marriage may be the best choice for the fourth brother."
An Qinghuan nodded slightly, but a trace of worry still appeared on her face. She said softly, "Your Majesty, the fourth prince's mother did not come to see him off."
When Emperor Wen heard this, his eyes turned cold. He frowned and said dissatisfiedly: "Shu Fei is an ignorant woman! She was trying to commit suicide last night and gave me a headache. I have had her locked up and let her reflect on herself."
Emperor Wen knew Shufei's character very well. She was always too emotional and lacked rationality and overall perspective. This marriage was crucial to the national interest.
He could not tolerate anyone disrupting this plan, so he took decisive action and put Concubine Shu under house arrest to ensure that things went smoothly.
Emperor Wen took a deep breath and calmed down. He knew his decision might cause some controversy, but he firmly believed that it was for the future of Dazhao.
He hopes that through this marriage, he can strengthen the relationship with Beiliu and fight against foreign enemies together. At the same time, it can also give the fourth brother a better opportunity for development.
Emperor Wen prayed silently, hoping that Cheng Jin would be safe and complete his mission successfully. He believed that his son had enough wisdom and courage to cope with various challenges. And this was also an opportunity for him, as a father, to give his son a chance to exercise and grow.
The Fourth Prince's uncle, Minister of Works Qian Zhiyuan, stared gloomily at the Fourth Prince's carriage going farther and farther away, his eyes revealing a ferociousness and dissatisfaction.
Ever since learning yesterday that the Fourth Prince had decided to follow Duanmu Qin to Beiliu, Qian Zhiyuan began to persuade him earnestly to give up this idea. However, no matter how hard he tried, the Fourth Prince seemed unmoved and insisted on his own opinion.
Qian Zhiyuan naturally longed to see his nephew ascend the throne and become the emperor of Dazhao. In this way, the Qian family would be extremely glorious and become the most prominent family in the entire country.
Even if he was just a prince, at least he could guarantee the Qian family a certain status and influence in the court. But now, the fourth prince turned a blind eye to all this, and even his own mother could not change his mind.
The fourth prince had a cold smile on his face, and his tone was full of sarcasm: "Mother! Uncle! Have you never considered that one day I might lose my head and body in the fight for the throne? You only care about the prosperity of the Qian family! But have you ever thought about me? What have you planned for me over the years?"
The Fourth Prince became more and more excited, and his voice became louder: "My mother is not a favored concubine in the palace, and my uncle is not a general with a large army! I have no background at all, so how can I compete with other competitors? If my uncle wants the Qian family to enjoy wealth and glory forever, then come with me to Beiliu!"
Qian Zhiyuan and Concubine Shu were so angry that their faces turned red and their heads were buzzing! They stared at the Fourth Prince with wide eyes and disbelief, their hearts full of anger and disappointment.
"Stupid!" Qian Zhiyuan cursed in his heart. He knew what this opportunity meant to the Fourth Prince. If he could grasp it well, he might win the favor of the Emperor and increase the possibility of inheriting the throne. But now, the Fourth Prince chose a completely different path, which made Qian Zhiyuan feel extremely disappointed and angry.
He shook his head helplessly and sighed inwardly: "Forget it, since he insists on doing it, I can only let it go. I just hope he won't regret his decision today..."
As the carriage disappeared from sight, Qian Zhiyuan followed Emperor Wen and turned away, his heart full of worry and uneasiness.