Happy Spring Every Year

Chapter 276 Everything is in vain

Early this morning, Zhen Hanyi was urgently summoned into the palace.

Before Zhao Huailang entered the palace yesterday, he had said something to her. At that time, she was restless and could not sleep all night.

So after being summoned by the Crown Princess, she hurried into the palace, but she didn't expect that the situation in the palace had completely changed.

She was terrified, knowing that the prince had already made a big mistake and it was too late to say anything now.

But even so, she still told everything she saw and heard that day in the Jokhang Temple and apologized repeatedly.

Unexpectedly, the Crown Princess came forward and helped her up personally.

"Second sister-in-law, on the day of the Zhoushan prayer on the second day of the second month, I heard from my maid Zhu that you came to look for me, but I was in Lansheng Tower at the time, so your trip was in vain."

"My second brother and his wife must have known about my past with him. If they still come to see me, they must have something serious to tell you."

"Back then, Consort Shu looked upon me as a thorn in her side. She was going to attack me that day, wasn't she?"

"My second brother's wife came looking for me at this critical moment. I heard that she later went to the Empress Shu's place and left with tears in her eyes."

"Based on my understanding of my second brother's wife, she actually came to tip me off that day?"

When Zhen Hanyi heard this, she suddenly raised her head. She didn't expect that every move of her and her mother was seen by the Crown Princess.

That day, she was indeed planning to remind the Crown Princess.

During the welcoming banquet in the Imperial Garden, she had already seen that the Crown Princess had absolutely no personal feelings for the Prince.

Looking at her alone in the deep palace, raising His Royal Highness the Emperor's grandson, it is so difficult for me, as a mother, to feel sympathy.

At that time, she also mustered up her courage, thinking that no matter what her mother's plan was, at least... at least she would not let the Crown Princess lose her life and leave His Royal Highness the Grandson alone and helpless.

But she was naive after all.

The Crown Princess had the well-planned Lord Jiang on her side, so naturally, nothing could go wrong. However, this time, her mother noticed her and she was severely scolded.

As soon as the Crown Princess saw Zhen Hanyi's expression, she knew that she had guessed correctly.

She is a soft-hearted person.

What's more, Zhen Hanyi once showed her compassion. Even if she didn't really help, she at least saw a little sincerity in this deep palace.

What's more, Zhen Hanyi, like her, is also a mother of a young son.

Therefore, the Crown Princess told her everything about Zhao Huailang's plea for her, and also asked her to meet Concubine Shu.

Of course, as the mother of the crown prince, the Crown Princess naturally has to consider more than others.

She had some understanding of Zhao Huailang.

He is a proud man who fights hard and can afford to lose.

This time he was defeated miserably, and his relationship with Emperor Sheng was completely broken off. Moreover, his heart was injured, and I'm afraid he has decided to die.

The Crown Princess knew very well that more civil and military officials in the court must have been optimistic about Zhao Huailang.

Ye'er was first appointed as the crown prince. If Zhao Huailang was demoted to a commoner and then died soon after, he might be criticized by people with ulterior motives, who would say that Ye'er could not tolerate his uncle, the king.

Now is a critical moment. Personal grudges and life and death are far less important than the overall situation. After much thought, it is more necessary to save Zhao Huailang's life.

Thinking of this, the Crown Princess couldn't help but sigh.

As expected, the different positions I am in lead to more and more complicated things to think about.

hold on.

When Ye Er is able to shoulder the heavy responsibility, she will retire...

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Since the day that Concubine Shu was confined by Emperor Sheng, she has completely lost contact with the outside world.

She lived in a daze and looked much more haggard.

Today the palace door suddenly opened, which made her overjoyed.

But when she went out to greet him, she didn't expect that the person coming was her overly kind and silly daughter-in-law.

Concubine Shu only glanced at Zhen Hanyi's expression, and her heart suddenly shook. She had vaguely guessed something.

When Zhen Hanyi tearfully told everyone about the dramatic changes that had taken place in the past few days, Concubine Shu sat on the couch in a daze, silent for a long time, and finally chuckled:

"In the end... I still lost."

Zhen Hanyi looked bewildered. She cautiously grasped Concubine Shu's hand and said in a trembling voice, "Mother, you..."

Concubine Shu looked at Zhen Hanyi steadily, and after hearing the conversation between her and the Crown Princess, she understood.

"Hanyi, do you know why the Crown Princess asked you to come see me?"

Zhen Hanyi shook her head. She didn't have any outstanding scheming or intelligence.

In the past, Concubine Shu had some complaints about Zhen Hanyi's simple nature, but today she couldn't help but smile at her, and then sighed softly:

"It's fine if you're like this."

"The Crown Princess asked you to come here because she wanted me to leave a few words for you so that we can help persuade Lang'er not to do anything stupid."

"After all, she is the one who will rule the country..."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Hanyi couldn't help but look horrified.

But Concubine Shu seemed to have a calmness that seemed to see through everything. She even raised her hand to tuck the hair on her temples before she spoke slowly:

"Hanyi, since Zhou Shan came back, I've noticed that Lang'er's heart is with you."

"You were cold to him during those days. Although he didn't show it on his face, I, as his mother, could see it. He was restless and gradually realized what he was thinking."

"This child is too proud and stubborn, and refuses to bow to you. But this time, he tried every possible means to plead for you and Mu'er. His sincerity has been revealed."

"Come, I will write a letter. Take it to Lang'er and he will understand my intentions."

As Concubine Shu said this, she stood up holding Zhen Hanyi's hand.

But Zhen Hanyi's face turned pale. She tightly grasped Concubine Shu's hand and shook her head, "Mother, no..."

Not only Zhao Huailang was determined to die, but even Concubine Shu...

Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu turned around and smiled sweetly at Zhen Hanyi, her eyebrows curved and her eyes showing no fear at all.

"Hanyi, have you forgotten what mother said that day?"

"If I lose, all I'll end up with is my head and body. I've already personally experienced the greatest prosperity and wealth in this world, so what regrets do I have?"

How could Zhen Hanyi influence Concubine Shu's decision? In the end, she was pushed out with Concubine Shu's handwritten letter in her hand.

"Go, go meet Lang'er."

Zhen Hanyi looked back every time she took a step, tears streaming down her face, her heart filled with sorrow.

At this time, Concubine Shu suddenly called her again, "Han Yi."

Zhen Hanyi hurriedly stopped, thinking that Concubine Shu had changed her mind.

However, Concubine Shu simply asked her calmly, "You just said that His Majesty has contracted rash and has become physically disabled and unable to speak?"

Zhen Hanyi was stunned at first, then nodded. This is what the Crown Princess said to her.

Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu slowly raised her lips, a smile spread across her brows, and she murmured:

"Once he was supreme and powerful, but now he's limp as a fish, at the mercy of others. How can this not be... the greatest retribution?"

"As expected, everything ends up in vain..."

"go Go."

The second half of the sentence was directed at Zhen Hanyi.

......

After Zhen Hanyi left, a summons was heard in the hall.

Concubine Shu took a bath, changed her clothes, and put on her makeup in front of the mirror.

In the bronze mirror, although the woman is no longer young, she is still charming and her every frown and smile still has the beauty of her youth.

Concubine Shu raised her hand and touched her face. She couldn't suppress the smile on her lips, but for some reason, she felt a little bitter.

After all the hustle and bustle and all the calculations, isn't it all... in vain?

When it comes to retribution and the cycle of cause and effect, she can't escape it after all.

......

Concubine Shu walked to the beauty's bed and lay down lazily. After thinking for a moment, she took out the porcelain bottle from her sleeve, opened the wax seal, and drank it all without hesitation.

thump——

Her white hands dropped down, and the porcelain bottle in her palms rolled to the ground.

Concubine Shu slowly turned her head and rubbed her cheek against the soft shawl, as if she was fast asleep.

Dreaming of the Jokhang Temple.

The breeze is gentle and the light and shadows are mottled.

The man in the courtyard looked back at him, dressed in purple, as handsome as a god descending from heaven.

But this time, she did not stop, but walked away without hesitation, facing the spring scenery ahead.

Don't stop, don't fall in love, don't indulge.

Her life is ridiculous...

Stop, stop, stop.......