Happy Spring Every Year

Chapter 163 There Will Be That Day

On the other side, Prince Rui Zhao Huailang was hurriedly rushing to Qingle Palace. He lowered his head slightly, and his brows were full of coldness and displeasure.

He was played!

After hearing what the eunuch who poured wine said at the banquet just now, he naturally thought that his mother might want to deal with Ajin.

When I asked the people below on the way, I found out that Ajin had indeed gone to Lansheng Tower alone.

His heart was pounding with fear, and he didn't even have time to rush to Qingning Palace to ask his mother. He crossed most of the palace and went straight to Lansheng Tower without stopping.

When we arrived at the bottom of the Lansheng Tower, we saw that the place was empty, without even a single palace maid or attendant.

His mind suddenly buzzed with thoughts, and he guessed that his mother might have used some extremely bad means. If it was exposed, Ajin would probably not survive.

At this moment, he had no time to think about anything else and hurried upstairs, but he was afraid of attracting others and did not dare to shout loudly.

I ran all the way to the top floor and heard sobbing sounds.

His eyes suddenly widened, he turned around the corridor and looked out, he saw A Jin in the hall, with her back to the door, kneeling beside the table, crying with her face covered.

The only thing that comforted him was that Ajin's clothes were neatly arranged and the unbearable scene he had imagined did not occur.

Is it... is it that my mother has already accomplished it, or... is it that everything has not happened yet?

Thinking of this, he became extremely anxious, but was also worried that if he spoke rashly he would scare A Jin, so he walked in lightly.

Ah Jin seemed to be crying very sadly, and her whole body was trembling slightly...

He felt very uncomfortable because he knew that this Lansheng Tower was where his elder brother used to visit often.

Perhaps he was overthinking it, and his mother had not had time to take action. This time, Ajin was just reminded of his elder brother by the sight of the things.

As soon as this thought came to his mind, he felt a sour feeling spreading from the bottom of his heart, rushing through his chest, and finally turning into a raging fire of unwillingness, burning in his heart.

Back then...back then we were just one step away.

When he arrived at Xi Mansion again, he saw his elder brother bending over and personally handing the imperial decree granting marriage to Ajin.

He lost that year.

But today, the dead are gone, and once dead, everything is gone.

Thinking of this, his heart became hot again.

If he could make Ajin willingly side with him, he would only need to overthrow his third brother in the future, and when he took that position, he would treat Ye'er well.

There was no one else here, and he couldn't help himself. He stepped forward and patted A Jin's shoulder, whispering:

"Ah——"

All the words suddenly froze at my lips.

The woman at the table suddenly turned around. He was very familiar with her features, but it wasn't Ah Jin at all. It was—

"Huai Zhen!?"

Zhao Huaizhen stood up suddenly, her face changed drastically because she was frightened by Zhao Huailang's silent approach.

Because he stood up too quickly, the low table was misplaced and made a clanging sound.

"Second cousin?"

Zhao Huaizhen also let out a low cry, tears still hanging on his cheeks.

Zhao Huailang was stunned. He never expected that the person in Lansheng Tower was not Ajin at all.

"Huaizhen, why are you here? It's so——"

Zhao Huailang's voice suddenly stopped and he regained his senses.

Ajin is his sister-in-law on the surface, so he naturally has no reason and no right to ask about Ajin's whereabouts.

Zhao Huaizhen seemed to be in a sore spot when he heard Zhao Huailang's question. Tears started to fall from his eyes and he cried even harder.

Zhao Huailang was concerned about the safety of the Crown Princess, so he had no time to care about Zhao Huaizhen. Seeing this, he casually said:

"Huaizhen, where is the maidservant beside you? Don't be sad, your cousin will call someone to accompany you."

He said this and turned and left.

But Zhao Huaizhen suddenly grabbed Zhao Huailang's sleeve and cried, "Second cousin, please save my brother!"

Zhao Huailang was full of impatience. Upon hearing this, his brows slightly raised and he retracted his steps. "What's wrong with Huai Zhang?"

Zhao Huaizhen immediately sobbed and said, "Brother...he was coerced by my third cousin!"

"what?"

Zhao Huailang widened his eyes slightly.

Zhao Huaizhen continued, "Last time at the flower viewing banquet, the Crown Princess was in danger. It turned out that it was my third cousin who did it. My brother...my brother secretly fanned the flames, and my third cousin got hold of the evidence."

"But my brother couldn't bear being coerced and manipulated by my third cousin, so he decided to confess everything to His Majesty today."

"Now, I'm afraid it has already started."

"Second cousin, what should we do? Will my brother be in trouble?"

Zhao Huailang no longer had the heart to listen. If he didn't react at this moment, he would be a fool!

"Huai Zhen, since Huai Zhang is suffering, why are you here?"

A sharp look flashed in Zhao Huailang's eyes, and he asked in a deep voice.

Zhao Huaizhen raised his hand to wipe the tears from his cheeks and said in a trembling voice: "Yes...it was the Crown Princess who summoned me, but when I got here, there was no one there. I didn't dare to leave without permission, but I was worried about my brother..."

Zhao Huaizhen's words were incoherent, but Zhao Huailang understood everything.

It’s Jiang Xun!

Jiang Xun teamed up with A Jin and used a trick to lure the tiger away from the mountain. Only if he didn't interfere could they focus on dealing with the third brother!

Although he also wanted to defeat his third brother, Jiang Xun was an equally strong opponent.

So when he was in the Imperial Garden, he deliberately let his third brother know that he and A Jin were old acquaintances. He wanted to use A Jin as an inducement to let his third brother and Jiang Xun fight each other, and both would suffer losses.

But unexpectedly, Jiang Xun and A Jin took the initiative!

So at this moment, there must be a big drama going on in Qingle Palace!

Thinking of this, Zhao Huailang could no longer stay and turned around and left.

Before leaving the hall, Zhao Huailang looked back at Zhao Huaizhen who was crying like rain.

As for Prince Rong's Mansion, it now seems that it has also been used by Jiang Xun.

After all, if the third brother is to be brought down, Huai Zhang, as an "accomplice", will not be able to escape unscathed no matter what.

Okay, okay, what a big game...

He was fooled all over!

Zhao Huailang clenched his fists and gritted his teeth as he went downstairs.

Zhao Huaizhen kept listening with his ears tilted, waited for a moment, and ran to the window again. Until he was sure that Zhao Huailang had really gone away, his whole body went limp, and he leaned against the wall to barely stand.

At this time, a person walked out quickly from behind the screen in the inner room. It was the Crown Princess Xi Yujin.

"Huai Zhen."

The Crown Princess hurried over to support Zhao Huaizhen.

Zhao Huaizhen turned his head and saw the Crown Princess's concerned gaze. His mouth pursed and he was filled with sadness.

My brother would volunteer to guard the imperial tomb. This was the result they discussed on the day Jiasui came to visit.

Only in this way, my brother will no longer pose a threat, and the suspicious emperor will let go of Prince Rong's Mansion.

After all, they have no troops, no power, no influence, and now even their heir is almost abolished...

But his brother, who was still so young, also had a lot of ambitions.

Thinking of this, Zhao Huaizhen's knees went weak and he knelt in front of the Crown Princess.

The Crown Princess hurried over to help Zhao Huaizhen, but Zhao Huaizhen kept shaking his head, tears streaming down his face as he said,

"Sister-in-law, if that day ever comes, if that day ever comes, can you please ask Ye'er to show mercy and call my brother back."

"We...we in Prince Rong's Mansion have no other wishes. As long as our family is together, that's enough."

When the Crown Princess saw Zhao Huaizhen's tears, her eyes also turned red. She leaned over and embraced Zhao Huaizhen, saying softly:

"Huaizhen, I will never forget the great kindness shown by Prince Rong's Mansion."

"If that day comes, there's no need for Huaizhen to tell me. Ye'er will definitely welcome Huaizhang back to the capital with great ceremony, and our whole family will be together."

Zhao Huaizhen looked up when he heard this, and looked into the gentle eyes of the Crown Princess. His nose felt sore and he nodded heavily.

"Will do!"

"That day will definitely come!"