Happy Spring Every Year

Chapter 256 Tian Family Father and Son

The Crown Princess noticed the Emperor Sheng's strange behavior, and a hint of sarcasm flashed across her respectfully lowered brows, but it disappeared in a flash.

This letter was indeed left by my husband.

At that time, her husband felt that his time was coming to an end, so he struggled to sit up from the couch and asked her to bring him pen, ink, paper and inkstone.

Seeing that her husband's face was completely drained of color, she shook her head with tears in her eyes, "Aji, take a rest. This lunchbox is for me and Ye'er."

When the husband heard this, tears welled up in his eyes. He reached out to touch her cheek. His fingertips were so cold, but he still gently wiped away her tears.

"Ajin, I'm a burden to you, but if I don't leave some words behind, I'm afraid... there will be no chance again."

She looked up, tears welling in her eyes, "What on earth is Aji going to write? Can I write it for you?"

The husband shook his head and said, "No, it has to be my handwriting."

She couldn't resist any longer, so she stood up to get a pen and paper. When she turned around, she heard a series of suppressed coughs behind her.

She was filled with sorrow and didn't dare to ask him to speak any more. As a result, she handed him a pen and paper, but he suddenly coughed up blood.

pat-

Drops of blood fell on the letter paper and spread out, like blood plum blossoms blooming one after another in the snow.

"Aji!"

She exclaimed in surprise, but her husband shook his head as if indifferent. His eyes fell on the already mottled letter paper, and he actually raised the corner of his mouth.

Her tears rolled down, but he said, "It's fine this way."

Perhaps because he saw that she was too worried, her husband put the paper and pen aside, put his arm around her shoulders, and spoke in a soft, hoarse voice.

"Ajin, this letter is written by me for Axun."

She suddenly looked up and saw her husband looking down at her with such a gentle smile.

"Axun is so upright and special. I really hope that when Ye'er grows up, he can also become a person as upright and honest as Axun."

"I was too selfish. I entrusted Ye'er to Axun, and at the same time, I put Axun in danger."

"But unfortunately, apart from him, I can't feel at ease and leave Ye'er to anyone else in this world."

"Axun is a gentleman who values ​​his word. Since he has promised me, he will definitely protect and educate Ye'er even if it means sacrificing his own life."

"I will always remember your kindness from the bottom of my heart, but my life is coming to an end and I really can't repay you."

"Your Majesty, Father, is overthinking and suspicious. Over time, I'm afraid he will become even more paranoid and arbitrary."

"Axun may not be tolerated by the emperor in the future, so even if I have to fight with my last bit of strength, I will still try to find a glimmer of hope for Axun's survival."

"Ajin, this letter must be used at the most critical moment. After all, the bond between my father and I cannot withstand many twists and turns."

"If possible, I hope this letter...will never be used."

......

Recalling the past, tears welled up in the Crown Princess's eyes, but disappeared in the blink of an eye.

She has shed too many tears over the years.

A widowed woman, who still bears the title of Crown Princess, is in an awkward situation in the palace and doesn't know what to do.

If Ye'er hadn't been there, she probably wouldn't have been able to hold on and would have gone to look for Aji long ago.

Over the years, Lord Jiang has indeed taught Ye'er very well, and this time he even risked his life to plan this for Ye'er.

No matter what, she would protect her husband's best friend, for whom he had made great plans, and protect Ye'er's mentor, whom he respected so much.

Behind the desk, Emperor Sheng leaned forward slightly and slowly pulled the letter out of the envelope.

His hands were trembling slightly, and he didn't know what he was expecting or what he was afraid of.

The letter paper was slowly unfolded, and the first thing that caught my eye was the brown spots dotted all over it.

Emperor Sheng subconsciously reached out to touch it, and his fingertips felt a slight roughness.

The next moment, his head suddenly buzzed, because he had vaguely guessed what these spots were.

The sound of heartbeats whistled in his ears, and Emperor Sheng's lips and tongue were dry. He could not hide his eagerness to read the words above -

Father:

"I, your son, have little good fortune, born into a royal family, yet I have no signs of living a long life. Now that my time is near, I have caused my father, an old man, to die young. This sin is as grave as Mount Sumeru. Thinking of it, your son weeps bitterly."

In the past, my mother passed away early, and I was weak. My second and third brothers were all superior to me. Fortunately, I was favored by my father and was honored to be crowned as the crown prince. During this period, I was very cautious and relied on my father's support.

Unexpectedly, today, you are bedridden and the lamp is running out of oil. I, your son, have really let down your father's kindness, and wasted his countless efforts and expectations.

If there is an afterlife, I only hope to repay your kindness in this life by tying the knot with you and continuing the relationship between father and son and serving you.

After I leave, I will remember the Crown Princess's virtue and Ye'er's youth. I pray that your father will have pity on their loneliness and hardship, lend a helping hand, and protect them so that they can live safely in this palace.

My son's close friend Jiang Xun is of noble character and values ​​righteousness and integrity. He can be entrusted with the important task of teaching Ye'er so that Ye'er can understand the truth, know good and evil, become a great man, be loyal to my father, and benefit the country.

Jiang Xun is honest and straightforward, and may have occasionally offended Your Majesty. I hope Your Majesty will consider that I and he are close friends, forgive him, spare his life, and allow me to rest in peace.

However, if there is one person whom I find it most difficult to part with, it must be my father.

In the past, my mother, the Empress Luanyu, passed away young. At that time, I was still a child, and my father, the Emperor, was already grieving the loss of his wife. Who could have imagined that time would change so quickly, and I, the son, would soon be nearing my end.

My father, the emperor, encountered such cruel and tragic events many times in his prime. However, as the ruler of the world and the king of a great country, although he was heartbroken, he could only hold back his tears and mourn deeply. He tried his best in the court and devoted himself to the common affairs, working day and night without any rest.

I, your son, only hope that your father will be in good health and live a long and prosperous life. May your father bring prosperity to generations to come, his achievements be recorded in history, his virtues be passed down through the ages, and he be a sage ruler admired by all generations.

The unfilial son Huaiji weeps and kowtows

.......

Emperor Sheng stared blankly for a long time, until tears rolled down his face to his chin and he suddenly felt a tingling sensation. He then realized what was happening and wiped his cheek with his fingers, feeling something cold and wet.

The bloodstains on the letter paper are filled with the endless reluctance and attachment of the person who died young in his prime. It is shocking and heartbreaking.

He thought he would see a page full of resentment and resentment. After all, it was he who had committed the sin that led to...

However, there was not a single word, only admiration and wishes.

"Father."

When the Crown Princess saw Emperor Sheng finish reading the letter, her eyes also turned red and she said respectfully:

"Before the trial, I urged Your Highness several times to take a break. It wouldn't be too late to deal with many matters tomorrow."

"But His Highness told me that despite his frail body, he had received the Emperor's favor and trust. He was filled with fear and gratitude, and dared not slack off in the slightest, let alone... disappoint the Emperor."

Even though Your Highness knew that the official documents and government affairs piled up on the desk like a mountain were deliberately done by the Emperor after he heard that all the civil and military officials in the court praised Your Highness, and a subtle thought suddenly emerged in his mind.

His Majesty is in the prime of his life, and Your Highness, as the crown prince, has already gained a great reputation. Everyone praises Your Highness for his benevolence and generosity, and his noble character like a flawless jade.

However, His Majesty does not know that the reason why Your Highness is so diligent and conscientious, and strives for perfection despite his frail body, is precisely to live up to His Majesty's deep expectations.

During that period, His Highness worked tirelessly day and night, often sitting by candlelight for long periods of time. Finally, he was overwhelmed and collapsed to the ground vomiting blood in front of his desk.

When the news reached the emperor, he was extremely anxious and staggered to the East Palace, but the prince was already dying.

She saw that the emperor was struck by lightning, his face instantly lost all color, his lips trembled, his eyes were full of fear, and he fainted from grief in front of the emperor's bed.

She knew that the emperor was heartbroken and it was too late to regret, but what could she do?

Her Highness, her Aji, remained in that year forever.

Everyone said that His Highness was so elegant and graceful, like the bright moon hanging in the sky, making people look up to him.

Only she knew that her Aji lost his mother at an early age and was born weak. His two younger brothers were outstanding. He was also sensitive and timid, and he was lonely and helpless.

He was just trying his best to force himself.

It’s a pity that the son regards his father as God, but the father suspects his son of being a thief.

There are many pitiful people among the fathers and sons in heaven.

And the instigator before me...

We have to wait until Ye'er is fully grown.

Now the most urgent task is -

The Crown Princess's gaze fell on Jiang Xun who was standing beside her.