Shengshichun

Every word Yang Yi said echoed clearly in the hall. The emperor looked at him quietly and did not speak for a long time.

The air in the room seemed to be still.

The eunuch who was already outside the threshold of the room looked inside the room and then quietly retreated.

The emperor then turned his eyes away: "What's the matter?"

The eunuch stepped back and said, "Your Majesty, General Pei and his wife request to enter the palace."

The emperor glanced at Yang Yi and asked, "Did you ask them to come?"

Yang Yi, who was immersed in his emotions, raised his head, with a hint of bewilderment in his eyes. Then he said, "No."

The emperor then looked at the eunuchs again: "What do they want?"

The eunuch said, "General Pei didn't say that."

The emperor stopped talking.

In the face of his silence, Yang Yi felt a little embarrassed.

His hands hanging at his sides loosened, tightened, and loosened again. Finally, he slowly lowered his head and said in an even slower voice, "I'm sorry."

The emperor, who was in deep thought, was suddenly startled and raised his head with deep surprise in his eyes.

Yang Yi took a breath, then swallowed and said, "These words have been weighing on my heart for a long time. In every dark moment in the past, they would come out, filling my mind and occupying my entire heart.

"Many times I have cursed you like crazy and cursed the injustice of heaven. When I was a teenager, every time I was almost in despair, I really hated you.

“But it’s not that serious anymore.

“Perhaps because I have seen how difficult it is to be the ruler of a country, I have come to understand that being the ruler of a country is not an easy task.

“I know you have put a lot of effort into the Great Zhou over the years, and you did not give up even during the most difficult period of the war in the northwest.

"You were able to survive and win the trust of all the heroes. This would have been difficult to do without considerable efforts and sacrifices.

“Seven years ago, Mr. Ning Bochi advised me with righteousness, and my hatred towards you has almost dissipated.

“So I was willing to come to Beijing and find you.

"As for what happened later, maybe it was God's will."

His face was very calm, completely devoid of the excitement and anger just now.

The emperor stared at him intently, as if even his breathing had stopped.

After a long time, the evening breeze blew through the window, flickering the candlelight. His figure also flickered with it, and he said in a lost voice: "Then you just now..."

After he started talking, he couldn't continue. Looking at Yang Yi who was so close to him, he inexplicably became more cautious at the end of his words.

"Just now, I don't know either." Yangtou raised his head and sighed, "I don't know why either. I thought I had cultivated my mind to be as calm as water over the years.

"I have imagined the scene of meeting you countless times, thinking it would be peaceful, but I didn't expect that it would not be possible in the end.

"Just before entering the palace, I thought that since I had seen you last time, I would not lose control this time. I didn't expect that I still couldn't do it.

“Perhaps, I still long for family affection.

"During the ten years I spent with you, although there were dangers at all times and although I didn't have enough to eat or wear, I felt happy.

"Those ten years were so precious that I couldn't let them go for a long time. I longed to have them again, but I was already thirty-four years old, and in the eyes of the world I should have been a mature and prudent person. I couldn't express my desire.

"Then it turned into resentment and hatred, and all the dark thoughts that had tortured me in the past turned into a torrent and rushed out all at once.

"Perhaps compared to being the new ruler of the Great Zhou and being your prince, I would rather be your son first.

"I hope to inherit everything from you because I was once a child you loved, not just because you need an heir."

Yang Yi looked up at the colorful paintings on the caisson. The voice was so clear that it seemed to come from a distant time and space.

How could there be any resentment that could last for more than 20 years? If there really was, he would have been twisted into another Yang Yi.

Like the second brother, he would use extreme means to break into the palace and take revenge on his biological father with even more cruel means.

It is because he knows that his father's crime does not deserve the death penalty that he feels conflicted and in pain.

After going through so much suffering, he can still distinguish right from wrong and knows the righteousness of his family and country. It is impossible for him to completely fail to understand the emperor's actions.

He also thought about it many times, what choice would he make if he were in the emperor's position at that time?

Maybe he won't be so heartless and decisive to the point of cruelty, but in the end, he will most likely put his country and the overall situation first.

But there are thousands of reasons, and selfishly, he still wants to get an "apology". Since he was ten years old, he was forced to grow up, forced to be independent, and forced to face all difficulties alone. He suddenly changed from a child to a strong man in life. It was his biological father who took away the rest of his youth in that way.

Precisely because he once received the best, he has the confidence to "become arrogant due to being spoiled" and seek comfort in such a childish way.

Just as he had not hesitated to attack with the most vicious language before, now all the things that had been pent up for many years were poured out, and he felt relieved.

From now on, the relationship is purely one of monarch and subject, and there is nothing unfair about it.

The emperor's eyes were filled with tears, and his left hand, which was resting on the table, had already been clenched into a fist:

"Why do you even need to say sorry? You shouldn't say it."

Yang Yi turned around.

The emperor's eyes were filled with pain. "When it comes to being frank, I'm not as good as you. Who doesn't have a knot in their heart after decades of grievances between father and son?
"But at least you dare to say it, but I can't. I am still trying to be smart and set up a trap to lure you and poke you in the heart. If I could be like you, I would not give you the opportunity to say what you just said, right?"

Yang Yi didn't know what to say, so he pursed his lips again.

"In fact, my daughter-in-law has already told me to sit down and talk to you frankly.

"I didn't agree to her. Because to me, you are a man, a real man, there is no need to nag about these things.

"I think it doesn't matter even if you hate me or blame me. I can not care. When you sit in my position in the future, you will understand my difficulties sooner or later.

"But I didn't expect that the harm I, as a father, had done to you, as a son, would still exist.

“I didn’t expect that what you mind is exactly what you want.

"My child, your father was mistaken. You are only ten years old, and you really don't have the ability to deal with such a sudden change.

"How can I leave all this to you alone? As a parent, it is my duty to love and care for my children. Even though I had no choice back then, I should not have lost my love for you."

“I was being harsh.

"I was mistaken. "Originally, you should have been my child first, the eldest son born with your mother and I's great anticipation, and then the prince of the country."

The emperor stood up while holding onto the table. "Yier, I am the one who should be sorry. In Huzhou, I made the decision that a leader of the rebels should have made, but I did not become a loving father.

"I'm sorry for making you suffer over the years."

Yang Yi's eyes instantly turned red.

His chest heaved, and he turned away. "Alright, you are the king of a country after all. I am satisfied that you don't blame me for my behavior just now and let me say everything. No need to apologize."

"But aren't we the only ones here? There is no emperor, no prince, only us, father and son!"

The emperor's footsteps seemed to weigh a thousand pounds. He walked to him and stopped. He said, "I actually envy other people's family happiness. Especially after your brother made a mistake and was executed, I also felt that I was a complete failure.

"At the beginning, I devoted all my energy to cultivating him. I never thought that he would have other thoughts. So I focused on the war in the northwest. If I were to be accused of not managing my family well, I would be the first to bear the brunt of it."

Yang Yi took a deep breath, looked at his toes, sniffed again, and raised his head: "Let's not talk about this. It's all in the past. Let's talk about the Yi family.

"You, what are you going to do with it?"

……

Under the corridor outside the Qianqing Palace, a group of people were standing silently without making a sound until the noise in the room gradually died down. The empress, who was standing in the front, slowly relaxed her shoulders and let out a breath silently.

Fu Zhen and Pei Zhan stood behind her. Although they did not speak, an invisible spiritual energy gradually spread throughout her limbs.

Earlier, when they arrived outside the palace gate, they did not receive the emperor's order allowing them to enter the palace, so they sent someone to report to the empress. Only then were they able to enter the palace smoothly and came to the outside of the Qianqing Palace with the empress.

As soon as they arrived here, they heard the voices of the father and son. They stood outside the house anxiously, and finally waited for the scene they had been dreaming about seeing day and night.

"Let's go."

The queen turned around and waved to them silently. Then she stepped down the corridor and walked out of the palace with brisk steps.

Fu Zhen and the other two followed closely behind, and only after they had passed through the corridor and could no longer hear any sound from the Qianqing Palace did the empress stop and smile at them:

"Great."

As if that wasn’t enough, she repeated: “Great!”

Then tears sparkled from her eyes, and she took Fu Zhen's hands: "That's great!"

Fu Zhen felt his palms being tightly wrapped by her. These hands were so strong and so hot that they infected her whole body.

"Yes, this is great! I congratulate Your Majesty!"

Fu Zhen bowed down excitedly.

The thing they had been worrying about for so long actually took a turn for the better after a meeting between father and son. It turned out that the seemingly contradictory and complicated things were easily solved after they were honest with each other!

Isn’t it worth celebrating to achieve such a result?
"Hurry up!" The queen lifted her arm vigorously, and then said in a loud voice: "This deadlock can usher in such a turnaround, and you have made an indelible contribution.

"Reward, there will definitely be a big reward for you!
“But we have more important things to do right now.

"The most difficult knot has been untied. Next we should solve the most pressing problem, put an end to public opinion, and appoint a crown prince!"

"Yes!"

Fu Zhen nodded deeply.

She glanced at Pei Zhan beside her and said, "Then let's leave the palace first. There's no need to disturb the emperor for now. I'm sure they will have a lot to say."

The queen nodded: "I'll have someone take you out."

After saying this, she signaled the eunuch behind her to follow.

Fu Zhen and his wife returned along the same route they had taken during their patrol. When they passed by the Qianqing Palace, they saw that the lights were still on inside. Two groups of palace servants were walking towards the palace gate with tea and snacks in their hands. This palace, which used to be solemn and dignified, was different tonight. It actually felt as warm as the lights.

Even the bright new moon above our heads in late October at this moment seems to be emitting warmth, gently soothing the world.

Stepping out of the door and onto the carriage, Fu Zhen and Pei Zhan smiled at each other. An indescribable feeling of relaxation surrounded them. As the carriage drove along the street, the sound of the wheels rolling over the bluestone tiles became so crisp and pleasant.

As soon as Yang Yi spoke his heartfelt words in the hall earlier, Fu Zhen knew that the most difficult door had been opened.

Since the emperor is not a vicious person, as long as either of them is willing to take a step forward, there will be no unsolvable problem.

This is the result they have been waiting for for a long time.

This is also the result that everyone has been waiting for for a long time.

Maybe there will still be regrets, and when talking about a certain moment in the past, some people will still be touched, but everything will eventually pass.

Because they have a common goal.

They are all willing to devote their efforts to the Great Zhou.

"Tomorrow will definitely be a good day," Fu Zhen lifted the car curtain and looked at the clear sky above. His laughter was as sweet as the silver bells that Che Yan had selected. "It will be a sunny and good day in the future!"

"Who says it's not?"

Pei Zhan smiled brightly, "All the haze will pass, and it has already passed."

At this point, he stretched out his hand to hold Fu Zhen's shoulder: "We too. From now on, we should also focus on our own lives.

"What other wishes do you have? Tell me everything. I will follow the list and accompany you to realize them one by one, and help you realize them."

"Then I have many wishes!" Fu Zhen raised his chin, "I can't even count them all."

"It doesn't matter. Even if there are as many as the stars in the sky, I still have a lifetime."

"What if a lifetime isn't enough?"

"Then for two lifetimes, three lifetimes! For all my lifetimes, I'll give them all to you!"

Fu Zhen looked up at his face, tilted his head and leaned it on his shoulder, smiling heartily.

There is only a bright moon and a few stars in the sky outside the window.

In fact, how could she have so many wishes?

She doesn't need so many wishes.

As long as everyone around her is well, and can accompany her in health and safety to enter the prosperity of the Great Zhou, he will be satisfied. (End of this chapter)