From the ashes: Return of the General

Chapter 98

Later, the matter was found out, and the truth was that the two side concubines conspired to deliberately frame her, wanting to kill two birds with one stone.Not only let the queen have a miscarriage, but also make her punished, killing two birds with one stone.

The emperor was furious and secretly executed the two side concubines. He also regretted it very much, but it was irreparable.

For eight years, the two of them lived in the palace together, not far from each other, but they never saw each other again. It was as if Concubine Rong had disappeared in the palace, without a sound or even a single movement.

"Why didn't I know that she was wronged, but at that time... Forget it, the past has passed, and nothing can help." Waving his hands exhausted physically and mentally, the emperor sighed deeply and said: "Forget it, you go and ask her to come in."

No matter what happened in the past, and how many unfeeling words he said, he found that he still loves her today.Eight years have passed, and she still lives in his heart, unchanged.

Qian Zhong took the order to salute and said: "Yes, the servant will leave!"

After finishing speaking, he bowed and retreated to the screen, he turned and went out.

Soon, Mei Linlang came in, did not go forward to salute or speak, just stood at the screen and looked at him quietly.They met when they were young, knew each other when they were young, and once fell in love. Now they are both in their forties.

40 years old, half her life!
She has been entangled with this man in front of her for half her life, and she has been tied to this man for half her life.She hated him, but she hated herself even more, and if she could do it all over again, she would never abandon everything and enter the palace with him.

As soon as she entered the palace gate, it was as deep as the sea. She didn't know it before, but now she understands it, but it's too late, it's too late!
"Son, you will regret it. One day you will understand why Dad is so opposed today. The royal family has no father and son, let alone wives and concubines. Today's affection is just tomorrow's joke. After all, you will pay a heavy price for your choice today." The price. Son, don’t blame dad. Dad is the head of the Mei family, and he can’t overthrow the Mei family for you. From now on, you have nothing to do with the Mei family. Don’t cry when your father dies. No matter what happens to the Mei family , take care of yourself." These were the last words her father said to her, just when she was leaving home to follow the emperor.

More than ten years have passed, and she still clearly remembers the tears in her father's eyes and the deep regret and reluctance.She didn't understand it at the time, and she didn't believe it, but she understood it soon after, and regretted it.

A heavy price, father, you are right.Not only did the daughter pay a heavy price, but her heart was also broken.My daughter regretted it, she regretted it a long time ago!

The emperor raised his head while pondering, his eyes met and his heart was shocked.Seeing that Concubine Rong was dressed exactly the same as the day she followed him into the palace, she was instantly stunned.

Eight years, the years didn't seem to leave any marks on her face, on the contrary, he got fat, with a small belly and a short beard.

As an emperor who has been in power for many years, it is reasonable to say that he is not afraid of anyone, but for some reason, looking at her cold gaze, his heart panicked and he felt a little guilty.

My mouth was dry and my throat was itchy, I opened my mouth to say something but didn't know where to start.He was at a loss and felt nervous, just like when he blocked her at the gate of the imperial city.

Not wanting to be noticed by her, let alone seen by her, he withdrew his gaze and picked up the teacup that was set aside.First, he picked up the lid and pretended to be calm and flicked a few pieces of tea leaves floating on the water, then coughed lightly and said, "You're here, what's the matter?"

As soon as the words came out, I wished I could bite off my own tongue, saying something was not good, but I wanted to ask if there was something wrong.

Withdrawing her thoughts that were drifting away, Mei Linlang was expressionless, unable to see joy or sorrow, stepped forward to the table and saluted, and said word by word coldly: "Greetings to the emperor!"

Since the big quarrel eight years ago, Mei Linlang no longer regarded herself as his woman, and Mei Linlang did not call herself a concubine.And if it wasn't because she had to come today because of something, she wouldn't want to look at him again until she died.

This boy betrayed her and even ruined her life!
The indifferent and alienated tone made the emperor feel very uncomfortable, and all the tenderness instantly collided with the man's self-esteem.In the end, the emperor's pride won, and the emperor calmed down and put down the teacup in his hand and said, "You injured your knee in a battle in the early years, and I have long since spared you the ceremony of bowing down. Get up and sit down."

Pointing to the stool next to him, Eunuch Qian immediately came in to serve tea.

Seeing his aloof emperor appearance, Mei Linlang didn't sit down, but stood up straight and said: "The Emperor Jiji made me a promise that day, I don't know if it still counts after many years have passed?"

The girl is 15 years old and Ji, that is already a very distant thing.However, the emperor didn't intend to let it go, and said lightly: "A gentleman promises not to change in this life, so naturally it counts."

Remembering that Ji Ji didn't give a gift that day and made a promise, the emperor's face softened a lot.

This life will not change, Mei Linlang laughed when she heard that.How ironic, how ridiculous, especially when thinking of the previous vows, it is even more disgusting.

Even though he didn't laugh out loud, the emperor still saw contempt in her eyes, and immediately, his face was livid with anger: "Say it, what's the matter?"

Remembering that she didn't quarrel with him today, Mei Linlang put away the smile on her face and said, "Since it counts, I'll ask the emperor a question, and please don't hide it, tell the truth."

Gently nodding his head, the emperor signaled Eunuch Qian to leave and guard the door, no one was allowed to come in, let alone disturbed by anyone.

Eunuch Qian bowed and retreated immediately, knowing what to do, and then the emperor looked at her and said, "You ask, as long as I know something, I must tell the truth!"

Although the two have separated, he still values ​​their past friendship.Therefore, as long as it has nothing to do with state affairs, he can tell the truth.

"Thank you!" Fushen got up immediately, and Mei Linlang blurted out: "The crown prince prescribed medicine to insult Major General Mei Xinmei, who is already pregnant. Is this true?"

Last night, there was a purse suddenly in Luomei Palace, and there was a note in it, which said that Mei Xin was pregnant with his own flesh and blood by the prince's plan.

The first feeling after reading the note was disbelief, but people's hearts are sinister, and the prince is not a good thing, so she can't be sure.She has never met Mei Xin before, so she doesn't know her temperament, but she knows that Mei Xin was brought up by her elder brother Mei Zhannan, and she will never go anywhere, let alone cling to the prince.So, after eight years, she walked out of Luomei Palace.For nothing else, I just want to know whether my own niece has been ruined by the prince.

The emperor thought that she would ask him whether he still loved her or not, or about the unjust case back then, but who knew that he actually asked about this matter.He felt a little uncomfortable but didn't know what to say. He had indeed received the news three days ago, and he had already sent someone to investigate secretly. Not only the prince but also Prince Ping were involved.Therefore, for a while he didn't know how to answer.

(End of this chapter)