Chapter 934: Chapter 934 Sisi’s Plea Chapter 934: Chapter 934 Sisi’s Plea Liu Sisi’s words were especially soft, almost inaudible.
Zhao Yuanlang, however, heard every single one of them clearly.
He trembled all over, the killing intent on his body gradually dissipated, and eventually turned invisible. A feeling of powerlessness slowly rose within his body, and he fell back into his chair, remaining silent for a long ti.
“So, you really knew… Well! I originally intended to keep it from you for a lifeti, but now that you know, it is for the better…”
Sweat soaked her back, and Liu Sisi secretly let out a sigh of relief, recalling what Eunuch Xiao had said before.
“…The old servant served by Lin Zhaorong’s side for a very long ti, and is quite familiar with Lin Zhaorong’s body. Though the remains taken from Qiulong Mountain had decayed, leaving only the skeleton, the old servant could tell clearly that the skull had an indentation, which ans the death was due to a heavy blow to the head. Lin Zhaorong, however, was stabbed in the chest, and the cause of death was completely different. So the old servant boldly speculates that perhaps Lin Zhaorong was fortunate enough to escape a disaster all those years ago…”
Liu Sisi used to have nightmares continuously in her early years, always dreaming of seeing her mother, Lin Xiner, with a dagger in her chest, lying in a pool of blood.
Although this nightmare rarely occurred over the years, to believe that she could still be alive after being stabbed in the heart and bleeding all over the floor was truly difficult!
However, this did not stop Liu Sisi’s suspicion.
That was why she had previously deceived Zhao Yuanlang in this way, but she didn’t expect to get such a result.
“No, that’s not right. Over the years, I’ve been dreaming constantly, dreaming of blood everywhere, my mother, stabbed and bloody, falling in a pool of blood; how can she still be alive? How could she have survived?”
“I also do not know of this matter, but at the ti on Qiulong Mountain, Zhao Dun went insane right after Xin’er’s death, and I couldn’t get a clear answer from him despite asking several tis. Every year, I have sent a large number of horsen to investigate, yet the whereabouts of your mother remain unclear. I am not even sure whether Xin’er is dead or alive.”
“So, it is…”
The radiance in Liu Sisi’s eyes faded; she rembered clearly Zhao Dun’s madness and lucidity, naturally, she knew Zhao Yuanlang spoke the truth.
“Father Emperor, Ruyu wishes to investigate this matter again.”
“Do you think I’ve been sitting idle all these years? I want to find her even more than you do…”
Zhao Yuanlang suddenly couldn’t continue, letting out a long sigh.
“In that case, Father Emperor, please let Ruyu try one more ti! Ruyu wants to investigate it thoroughly. Father Emperor!” Liu Sisi knelt down once again.
“You may investigate if you wish, but who do you plan to send to accompany you?”
Zhao Yuanlang pondered for a while and finally agreed reluctantly, yet another problem arose.
“Father Emperor, I would like Prince Luo to assist Ruyu in this investigation. I chose him because Prince Luo is very familiar with my mother. If he were to see my mother again, with Prince Luo’s help, he would certainly be able to find her. Also, Prince Luo’s horsen are familiar with the area around Qiulong Mountain, and having them investigate will surely yield twice the result with half the effort!” Liu Sisi explained convincingly on the surface, while inwardly she clenched her fists with nervousness, hoping her argunt would pass and that she could be of help to him.
“Hmm, it does seem to be a feasible thod.”
Zhao Yuanlang actually nodded, acknowledging that Liu Sisi’s approach was workable: “Back then, Prince Luo’s horsen accompanied several tis to Qiulong Mountain, and he and his n should be the most familiar with Xin’er. But right now, Prince Luo is in mourning at his hotown… Well! Tomorrow I will issue an Imperial Decree, commanding him to return to the capital city ahead of schedule and go back to Gongzhou City with you.”
“Thank you, Father Emperor, for granting this.”
Liu Sisi was inexplicably excited, suddenly bowing to the ground, and gave Zhao Yuanlang three loud kowtows.
“Stand up now! You…” Zhao Yuanlang paused, “Tell honestly, did you suddenly bring up your mother because you had already made up your mind to leave the capital for Gongzhou City using this as an excuse? There’s really no need for you to do that; if I wanted to stop him from taking concubines, there are a hundred other thods I could use.”
“Father Emperor, Ruyu has no such intention.”
Although this was also Liu Sisi’s consideration, by now, Liu Sisi would be foolish to admit it herself.
“Nowadays, Prince Luo is still in mourning. By the ti he arrives in the capital city and I leave, that child might already be in the belly,” Liu Sisi could only joke about her plight.
“You, you just love to talk tough. That’s enough! I won’t press you anymore. If you want to say anything or have any requests, just speak freely to . I will always be your Father Emperor.”
Zhao Yuanlang spoke with deep sincerity, causing Liu Sisi’s eyes to redden instantly.
“Father Emperor! Ruyu thanks you for your kind and loving heart.”
Whether Zhao Yuanlang genuinely wanted to help her or was just pretending to make an outward show, at least at that mont, Liu Sisi was content.
“Silly girl…”
Zhao Yuanlang smiled, then turned to look at Di Ying who had been quietly sitting to one side: “This must be your adopted daughter, right? Ti flies. She has grown so much, already this tall.”
“Father Emperor, she is my eldest daughter, not my adopted daughter.”
Liu Sisi corrected him.
She wholeheartedly treated Di Ying as her own child.
“Yes, your eldest daughter. Lift your head, let have a look at you,” Zhao Yuanlang didn’t deny it, instead, he closely examined Di Ying’s face.
Di Ying knelt down the mont His Majesty called her. Hearing his words, she raised her head and lowered her gaze: “Your Majesty, Grandpa…”
“Good, a bright and intelligent young girl. Your character is just like hers, outwardly gentle yet inwardly strong and resolute. Have you been promised to anyone yet?”
“When YingEr was four and a half, Ruyu had already arranged a marriage between YingEr and the only son of the Zhang Family. We’re just waiting for them to grow up a bit more before completing the marriage.”
Liu Sisi was frightened that His Majesty might disrupt the match so she hurriedly ntioned Di Ying’s marriage arrangents.
This also made Di Ying’s cheeks flush with a touch of afterglow.
“Mom… Your Majesty, Grandpa…”
“Hahaha… such a dear ‘Grandpa’! Just for that address, I will give you a gift.”
Zhao Yuanlang searched about his person and directly pulled off a jade pendant from his dragon robe, placing it in front of Di Ying: “This jade pendant, I’ll leave it to you. From now on, be obedient, live well, and don’t cause any trouble for your mom, understand?”
“Yes, Di Ying accepts the decree, thank you, Your Majesty, Grandpa, for the reward.”
Di Ying quickly knelt to thank His Majesty for his grace.
Liu Sisi was sowhat unable to fathom Zhao Yuanlang’s thoughts, so she just went along with it and smiled.
“Father Emperor, it’s getting late, and Ruyu should also take leave of you.” Speaking of which, Liu Sisi truly felt a bit lancholy.
Ever since she had been reborn into this body of Liu Sisi, the first person she saw upon opening her eyes was Ye Lei. Yet, he had deeply hurt her heart.
Now, she felt utterly alone in the world.
The only thing that seed to matter in the eyes of this Father Emperor was power. That murderous gaze made her heart tremble; there wasn’t a shred of parental affection. How could it not make her sad?
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