Chapter 1204: Surprise? Unexpected?

tterly confused, but instinctively felt that something was wrong."Butler, slow down! What happened"The butler was taken aback, finally noticing that Jia Yin's face was amiss. He immediately regretted...Jia Yin was afraid that her foster father's heart would be heavy, so she quickly spoke up, "Let's go back to Jiangnan first, but this time let's not take a boat south. After all these things happened, I'm afraid the waterways will be strictly checked. Let's travel by land!"

For so many years, both father and stepfather have been in the north, never venturing to the south. Taking this opportunity, they might as well see the scenery of the Yangtze River Delta.

"Good idea!" Li Lao Si responded first, and the Lord also nodded with a smile.

They fought for over a decade, all to defend their country and home.

Now look at how the common people of Tianwu live and work in peace and contentment. This is the best reward they can give themselves.

Dr. Zhang doesn't mind as long as he has food and drink, and can get home in the end.

Yes, he had long treated the Li family as his own...

Last but not least, it'll be Ye Shan who has to work hard.

After all, Liu's and Jia's families in Xindu are still waiting for him to send word that he is safe.

In the new capital, after the rain, the scorching heat finally eased. Even the refugees outside the city seemed to have lost their listless air.

Of course, the Emperor was still in mourning, and even if he were happy, no one dared to show it.

But if you want to have a private conversation, that's fine.

Have you heard They say that the Prince is a true dragon. When the former Emperor passed away, he was going to ascend the throne, and it rained from the heavens.

"I've heard that too. Some people say the late emperor did something wrong, which is why we are all suffering now."

"Oh, you can't say that! Be careful not to cause trouble. I'm just thinking about when the imperial court will send us grain and silver so we can go home."

"Don't worry about that, a new emperor ascending the throne will always grant amnesty. He definitely won't mistreat us."

"Heh heh, who knows Maybe after I get home, I can take another wife."

Outside the city, it was the same inside. The commoners refused to keep quiet, and even the civil and military officials kneeling in the palace to offer condolences were silently calculating in their hearts.

Perhaps it was the pleasant weather, or maybe the change in dynasty, but everyone seemed focused on their family's well-being. This time, there were no elderly figures passing away, and spirits were high.

First the Empress died, then the Emperor.

The former carefully behaved imperial concubines finally removed the mountain from their heads and now ruled everything.

The Crown Princess, accompanied by concubines and beauties, along with ladies of noble rank from various families, strictly observed the etiquette. They knelt in solemn prayer, each movement precise and controlled, afraid that others might say she lacked decorum or filial piety.

The Third Princess, after a day of turmoil, found it tiresome. But since she couldn't speak ill of the Crown Prince, she had someone tidy up Zhilan Palace and, under the pretense of copying scriptures, went to laze about openly.

Cai Yun feared that outsiders would gossip, so she whispered a few words of dissuasion.

The Third Princess impatiently waved her hand and replied, "People have already died. Crying a little more or kneeling a little more won't bring them back to life! Besides, Father has always known I'm disobedient. He won't mind this time either."

Having said that, she leaned back in the lounge chair and gazed up at the sky, lost in thought.

After my mother and father passed away, even Jiayin left. Life has become so dull and meaningless.

Caiyun looked at her master like this, feeling very distressed, but there was nothing she could do.

Fortunately, after a while, a box of snacks from Baiyun Pavilion was brought in.

Cai Yun asked the young eunuch who was running errands a few questions, then smiled and set up a plate for the princess, saying, "Princess, these were sent from Baiyun Guan. They are new pastries Master Chen just made. Please try them!"

As expected, the Third Princess immediately became interested and tasted each one, saying how good they were.

Finally, she even hummed triumphantly, "Who made Jiayin run so fast, she didn't get to eat the new treats. I'll go ask her for some and try them out!"

Cai Yun couldn't help but laugh along, and the atmosphere in Zhilan Palace finally eased. The other maids and eunuchs also dared to breathe a sigh of relief.

But some are happy, while others are sad. They may be comfortable, but Old Mr. Feng would rather hang himself in despair.

The Crown Prince was kneeling in the main hall, offering incense to the deceased. He had been serving by his side, and logically speaking, it wasn't bad. It was a bit stuffy, but it would be bearable for a few days.

The Crown Princess just went crazy, bringing people over to deliver “ice cream” to the Crown Prince.

The prince said he wasn't hot, so she didn't need to come over.

The Crown Princess actually cried, kept saying she felt sorry for the Crown Prince, and as she spoke, she even tried to pull the Crown Prince's hand!

The prince drove everyone away!

It was he, the eunuch supervisor, who ate up all the rewards!

The Crown Princess was being too hasty. She should just wait patiently; the Empress position would naturally fall to her. Why bother with all this trouble and risk displeasing the Prince

If he were to be labeled as disrespectful to the Emperor, not only would his position be lost, he wouldn't even be allowed to stay in the palace…

Feng Guofu leaned against the pillar, muttering to himself.

Just as Yi Zongguan was walking over, he quickly stopped him, "Manager Yi, the Crown Prince is in a bad mood right now. Perhaps you could come back later."

Yi Zongguan waved his hand and smiled, "Thank you, but the timing is just right now, I must see the Crown Prince."

As he spoke, he knocked on the door and went in, leaving Feng Gong anxiously pacing back and forth, peering into the room with one foot raised.

In a short while, Yi the steward came out, his face beaming with smiles.

Feng Gonggong was curious, and Yi Zuoquan, without waiting for him to ask, said, “After the former emperor's funeral, I had to go to Suijin Tan County Princess's mansion. For so many years, I ate a lot of fruit from the County Princess. Now that the County Princess is gone, I might as well take care of the greenhouse for her!”

Feng Gong was so surprised that he didn't know what to say for a while, his eyes full of envy.

As a rootless eunuch, if I wasn't following my master out of the palace, I could say that I would have to spend my whole life within these high walls. Going out to deliver an imperial decree is such a rare and fortunate occasion.

Unexpectedly, Manager Yi actually had the opportunity to leave the palace for a retirement of honor, and his destination was no less than Suijin Beach!

This is something he never could have dreamed of!

Yi Zongguan's expression rarely showed such a hint of pride. He patted the man on the shoulder and said in a low voice, "Remember this well, when you meet truly good people, lend them a helping hand. Accumulate more merit for yourself, so that when you grow old, you will have a good end!"

Old Master Feng nodded vigorously. He, too, longed for the day he could fly out of the palace and become an ordinary person.

It's enough to be carefree, without needing much wealth!

Inside the house, the prince was sprawled on the ground, looking disheveled, with a burning piece of yellow paper in his hand.

A little fox popped out from somewhere and rubbed against his arm.

The prince laughed immediately, picked up the little fox, and took out two small dried fish from his sleeve.

The little fox was delighted and immediately ate it, chirping excitedly.

The crown prince gently pinched the fox cub's chin, sighing softly.

"Little one, you are truly living the good life. It seems that being born into a good family is also a matter of luck. You have incredible luck, while I have the worst luck imaginable."

"When I was just a child, I used to fight stray dogs for scraps. I still have the scars on my leg from when they bit me. Back then, I wished someone would buy me and make me their servant!"

Who would have thought, I'm actually a prince, the son of a king! Haha, isn't it surprising and unexpected!

"I don't believe it either, but it hasn't been wrong yet! A beggar who can beat up a little punk anytime could actually be a prince!"

"Just because my father was such a coward, unable to protect his wife and children, did he end up with his wife murdered and his son cast out into the palace grounds! And they had the audacity to call it protecting his son from harm! Preserving a bloodline for future greatness!"

The prince laughed heartily, a touch of madness in his laughter, yet the corners of his eyes were red.

Today's update is here!st early. I'll go back to the imperial study after finishing with the third princess. I won't disturb you again." 。"I'll come have lunch with you again tomorrow at noon!" He said, then hugged the貴妃 a...