Chapter 96 What to Do? 3000 words

  After Li Xiuzhen left, all the people around the pavilion disappeared, leaving only General Ji and Ji Zhaohui.

  General Ji's chin was dislocated, and Ji Zhaohui was anxious, hastily calling the maid to invite the imperial physician from the mansion. With great difficulty, his chin was reattached, General Ji's face and body were covered in sweat, and his expression was extremely painful.

  Ji Zhaohui waited for General Ji to calm down for a while before letting the maid pour him a cup of warm tea. Then, frowning at General Ji, she said: "Father, you're too impulsive! How could you hit someone? Now that the prince likes her and she's given birth to his son, even I have to give in to her. What's the point of hitting her?"

  General Ji was tormented and furious, blowing his beard and glaring: "I hit her lightly! How could a merchant's daughter think that just because she gave birth to a son, she can rise to the top? You are also the princess of the third prince, but in the mansion, that matter is taboo. What right does she have to speak? I think the third prince is too indulgent towards her! He even dares to treat court officials like this, it's as if he has eaten leopard gall! A woman so arrogant and overbearing should be taught a lesson!"

  "Father has been an official for many years, but he still hasn't changed his rough and unrefined ways. No wonder the Emperor doesn't even use him on the front lines of battle! And what about a merchant's daughter? The prince hasn't seen her in six years, but just these few days and he's already so attentive to her. Doesn't father see something wrong with this? This woman has no ill intentions towards me. If it weren't for father insisting on taking her son away from her, why would she speak ill of him or even raise a hand against him? Father is protecting his daughter's feelings, I understand that, but why can't he consider the feelings of another mother?"

  General Ji was still angry when he heard what Ji Zhaoxi said, and he snorted heavily: "What's the big deal? She's just a woman, only the concubine of the Third Prince. If she got beaten, then so be it! Can't have the Prince turning against his father-in-law for the sake of a mere concubine, can we? — You're my daughter, how could you take the side of such an inferior woman?"

  Ji Zhaohui let out a soft sigh: "I'm also helping reason, not helping relatives. I didn't want Xu Er to be adopted as my son, this matter was also brought up by Father. Father doesn't consider his daughter's thoughts, that's nothing new, but how can he not understand the king's intentions? Didn't Father see the king's eyes when he left? That woman is now the one in his heart, how can Father be so unaware of what's important? Father isn't ignorant of the king's temperament, in his eyes, that woman is no longer just a concubine. This woman also has some plans, her eyebrows and expression are open and honest, she won't stay as a concubine for long! It's just that, now that things have been said, we can only see how they develop from now on!"

  "Xier, since that incident, your temperament has changed. You've become so gentle and virtuous, it's as if you're suffering in silence. As your father, I sometimes feel heartbroken seeing you like this. How can my daughter endure such hardships in the palace? Xier, I'm worried about you! If you don't have a son by your side, what will you do when you grow old and have no one to rely on? I'm only thinking of your well-being!"

  Ji Zhaohui's eyes were red-rimmed: "Father's painstaking efforts, Xi'er all know, but since then, Xi'er has no more desires, just hoping that the prince and father are safe is enough. Also, please ask Father not to make plans for his daughter again!"

  "Alas, foolish child..." General Ji let out a deep sigh, and he and Ji Zhaoxi exchanged a wordless glance.

  Two people were talking incessantly on this side, while in the plum garden, Han Caiwei sat alone on a red wooden chair, her head hung low and silent.

  Go Hee said. Ah Fu chased her all the way to the Wangfu gate before stopping her, but didn't dare force her back, and instead had to persuade her with Qiuhua's help to get Hanyiwei, who was still fuming, to agree to stay in Meiyuan. In reality, her thoughts were quite simple: she wanted to take her son back to the other courtyard, regardless of whether he was a crown prince or an heir; she didn't care about any of that. If it meant sacrificing her relationship with Xiaomei for the sake of this stupid heir, then she'd rather have nothing at all and just leave!

  Thinking of it, my heart is filled with sourness, sadness, and anger, a thousand emotions swirling around me. Then, the slap on my face stings like fire, even my ears are ringing. That damn General Ji is a martial artist, just thinking about his strength makes me shudder!

  Li Xiuzhen walked in and saw her sitting quietly there, with the side of her face that had been hit facing him. His heart ached and he quickly took a few steps to her side, just wanting to reach out and touch her cheek, but she turned her head and dodged away.

  His eyes were filled with heartache, and for the first time he gently called out her name: "Han Caiwei, let me apply some medicine to you, okay?"

  This was the first time he didn't use his royal title in front of her, he lowered himself to the same level as hers, all he wanted was to share this pain with her. Ah Fu had already taken out the medicine box and placed it on the table, Li Xiuqin took the ointment and came over to apply it for her, but she turned her head away again.

  She didn't say a word, just silently like that, with tears welling up in her eyes, looking pitiful.

  "I know you're angry, I'll definitely stand up for you! He dared to hit you, I'll make him pay the price!"

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  "Han Caiwei, I won't let the Emperor adopt Xu'er to Zhaoxi. He is still our son, you don't have to worry about this, okay?"

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  "What do you want to do, what do you want, I can promise you anything, as long as it's within my power, I'll follow your lead. As long as you don't leave me, I won't let you go either!"

  "Don't be like this and not talk, okay?"

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  No matter what Li Xiuzhen said, she remained silent and didn't utter a word.

  He actually has something even more important to say and an even more important feeling.

  He meant to say that with him around, she didn't have to worry about anything, he would take care of everything for her.

  Because I've confirmed that I'm in love, and then, I feel like I'm not even a prince anymore.

  Han Caiwei still hung her head down, and in the eyes that Li Xiuzhen couldn't see, all that flickered was struggle.

  Was she moved by him? In that case, when those words came out of his mouth, her heart was both sore and sweet, and with each sentence, there was a burst of amazement.

  Oh dear, so that's what he was thinking?

  Oh dear, so he actually cares about himself like this?

  Alas, it turns out that he is still unwilling to let her go despite his own arrogance and overbearing behavior. Since the rise of Bo Zhou Xing Nan.

  She thought he would be extremely angry and scold her, but instead he spoke in a soft and gentle tone. All the excuses she had prepared were useless. Then, the familiar anxiety, struggle, and palpitation started again in her heart.

  She's a person who can be persuaded by gentle means but not by forceful ones, she knows that herself. But surprisingly, with him, both soft and hard approaches work.

  She wiped away her tears with one hand and looked up at Li Xiuzhen, her eyes blurring again, but she knew he was there, she heard

  Li Xiuxian's eyes sparkled with delight as he hurriedly and gently applied medicine to her, but in his heart, he was secretly overjoyed by her words "your own woman".

  "What are you smiling at?" Li Xiuzhen had never seen him smile so foolishly before, and the two of them were very close, she could almost see the happy smile in his eyes.

  "What else have you liked besides me?"

  This was the first time she acknowledged his feelings, the first time she openly expressed her heart's intention. Although there were many hints and implications before, this was the first time she faced it head-on. Who knew that after saying these words, she started to feel inexplicably nervous? He had so many women, how could she possibly be first in his heart? Han Caiwei let out a faint sigh; this question was too silly, unfortunately, it couldn't be taken back.

  Li Xiuxian smiled slightly, her eyes shining brightly: "Except for you, there's no one else."

  In fact, men who fall in love can sometimes be like children, speaking to a woman for the first time and expressing their true feelings. Even such stern and serious men will show some subtle, hard-to-detect shyness.

  Han Caiwei looked at the man in front of her, his suppressed shyness, deep sincerity, and confession that didn't match his identity, were all etched into her heart. His appearance, words, and expression overlapped with the shy man from years ago in her mind. She still remembered her initial joy and excitement, and after so many years had passed, she felt a similar fluttering sensation again.

  She was moved by the old affair, and a warm tear fell from the corner of her eye. She smiled slightly at Li Xiuzhen: "Prince Wang, my face still hurts, what to do?"

  The words she wanted to say got stuck in her throat, she thought, I've already fallen in love with you, what should I do?