Rebirth of a Lost Nation: Princess, Please Respect Yourself

Chapter 255 Untie the knot

Ning Yunxiao had no way to refute Emperor Shengwu's words.

Indeed, in the situation just now, Emperor Shengwu's gentle and considerate approach was indeed the only way to resolve this problem.

only……

Emperor Shengwu was somewhat wronged.

Thinking of this, Ning Yunxiao was silent for a long time before he uttered a word.

"why?"

Emperor Shengwu now controls the world and has long had the right to say no to anything that displeases him. Why should he humble himself for him?

Obviously, Emperor Shengwu could guess some of Ning Yunxiao's thoughts. He chuckled, sat down in front of the tea table, and poured himself a cup of tea.

"Many times, the king is no different from the common people. The common people have their own sufferings, and so does the king? He may seem to rule the world, but in reality... he is confined within a confinement.

The world around me is too dangerous. Back then, my position was precarious, so I didn't dare marry your mother. Later, surrounded by wolves, I didn't dare take you with me. Even now, I don't dare to do whatever I want, but now I have figured it out. As an emperor, I have done enough for the world. From now on, I want to do something for my son.

"Your Majesty knows that you and Zhaohua share a deep bond. Meeting someone so understanding and devoted is rare, and once you do, it's a lifetime of happiness. I'm destined to be unable to live freely, so I'll use this life's shackles to protect yours, allowing them to enjoy a lifetime of freedom, happiness, and peace. Your Majesty will resolve any obstacles that may hinder your life. Just focus on your happiness. I believe your mother in heaven wishes the same."

Emperor Shengwu's words were sincere and heartfelt, and Ning Yunxiao was deeply touched.

Just as Jiang Lige advised him, life is only a few short decades long, and if you always hold hatred in your heart, there will always be regrets.

If there is any grudge, it should be avenged on the spot. If it cannot be avenged, it is better to give each other a chance.

Reconciliation is not about pity for others, but kindness for yourself.

Ning Yunxiao was thinking about it, raised his head, and happened to catch a glimpse of a strand of white hair on Emperor Shengwu's temple.

The depression that had been pent up in my heart for a long time finally cleared up at this moment.

On the other side, Emperor Shengwu had already put down his teacup and was about to stand up. Ning Yunxiao was still unable to call out the "Father" which was already too late for many years, but he stepped forward and helped Emperor Shengwu.

"Your Majesty, be careful."

Ning Yunxiao's relaxed attitude made Emperor Shengwu smile knowingly, and he said "OK" three times in a row.

The domineering aura of Jian from the past few days faded away, and the two of them were finally able to talk to each other like ordinary father and son.

Emperor Shengwu did not mention anything about the court affairs, but instead showed concern for the little things in Ning Yunxiao's daily life like a loving father, and finally focused his attention on the clothes Ning Yunxiao was wearing.

"I often see you wearing this dress."

The dress that Emperor Shengwu saw was the one that Jiang Lige sold to Ning Yunxiao in the border town.

This piece of clothing had been pierced by a sharp blade and stained with blood, but even so, Ning Yunxiao repaired it carefully and kept it with him.

There is no clue at first glance, but if you look closely, you can see the faint bloodstain.

It is indeed inappropriate for a prince of a country to wear such clothes.

But Ning Yunxiao didn't care and responded honestly.

"This dress was given to me by A-Li."

"Well, it's beautiful."

Emperor Shengwu praised him with a smile, and while they were talking, the father and son had already reached the gate of the East Palace.

On the side, Eunuch Lu had already prepared the sedan chair and was waiting at the gate of the East Palace with a group of palace servants.

Seeing this, Ning Yunxiao let go of the hand that was supporting Emperor Shengwu and bowed respectfully.

"Best regards, Your Majesty."

"it is good."

Emperor Shengwu responded with a smile, took two steps, and then seemed to remember something and kindly reminded him.

"Although today's incident has been put behind us for now, Zhaohua is a smart child. If he thinks about it carefully afterwards, he might be able to see the flaws. Suspicion and deception are the worst things to avoid in a relationship between two people. If there's a suitable opportunity, it's best for you to explain things clearly to Zhaohua."

Ning Yunxiao nodded, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your advice. I'll take note of it."

Emperor Shengwu thought for a moment and reminded him, "The Lantern Festival is coming in a few days. Take Zhaohua out to play. Your father will take care of the palace affairs for you."

"it is good."

……

Bai Jinyuan probably never dreamed that her wish of not having to live under someone else's roof and not having to leave the palace to marry would eventually come true.

After this day, Emperor Shengwu issued an imperial decree, taking Bai Jinyuan as his concubine and granting her the residence in Ruyi Palace.

The Ruyi Palace has always been known throughout the palace for its luxury. Everyone said that this was the favor Emperor Shengwu showed to Concubine Bai, and it was a great blessing from heaven.

Only Bai Jinyuan herself could not laugh at all, because only she knew that Emperor Shengwu would probably never set foot in Ruyi Palace in his lifetime.

Emperor Shengwu used this immense wealth to lock her up for the rest of her life.

While the Ruyi Palace is indeed luxurious, it is also the palace closest to Empress Xiao's Fengyi Palace.

He had been serving Empress Xiao, and now he had "climbed onto the dragon bed" without Empress Xiao's knowledge. Empress Xiao would definitely try her best to save her face.

Emperor Shengwu arranged her in Ruyi Palace in order to use Empress Xiao to deal with her.

But... she didn't even have room for explanation.

It's a pity that she planned everything, but it benefited Ning Yunxiao and Jiang Lige.

After that day, although the relationship between Emperor Shengwu and Ning Yunxiao was still a little short of that of an ordinary father and son, it had eased a lot compared to before.

The knot between Emperor Shengwu and Ning Yunxiao was untied. As an insider, Jiang Lige could obviously notice that Ning Yunxiao had been in higher spirits these days, so he was genuinely happy for the father and son.

On the eve of the Lantern Festival, Ning Yunxiao personally sent an invitation to Jiang Lige, inviting her to go out of the palace with him on the Lantern Festival.

Jiang Lige naturally agreed. After all, traveling together during the Lantern Festival made up for their regret of missing the lantern festival last time.

……

The Lantern Festival in Shengling is extremely lively. The streets are filled with colorful lanterns, illuminating the joy and happiness on people's faces.

The long dragon and lion dance team circled among the lively crowd, bringing waves of cheers.

"Yun Xiao, look! Such a long dragon can actually dance so vividly. It's amazing! So beautiful~"

It was the first time that Jiang Lige had seen such a spectacular dragon dance. He was holding Ning Yunxiao's sleeve and couldn't move at all. He jumped and skipped in the crowd, just like the children next to him.

Ning Yunxiao looked over with a smile and was about to speak when he saw Jiang Lige being squeezed by a strong man next to him and almost falling down.

Seeing this, Ning Yunxiao quickly put his arm around Jiang Lige's waist to shield her from potential danger, but he never expected that he would be squeezed in by the surging crowd and unable to move.

The moment their eyes met, there was a lot of ambiguity, their breaths intertwined, and their hearts skipped a beat.