AWB Chapter 277 Return of the Pearl Buddha 45
Chapter 277 Return of the Pearl Buddha 45
In the end, he was disappointed. The emperor did not give him any chance to delay.
"Since you like the princess so much, I will grant you a good marriage."
"Your Majesty?" Erkang was stunned for a moment and had a bad feeling in his heart.
He didn't think the emperor would be so kind.
"A few days ago, I received a letter from Balben, requesting a title for Princess Seya. To congratulate her on becoming the next chieftain, I am sending you."
The emperor still felt uncomfortable when he thought of that scene. At that time, Erkang knew that he might become Ziwei's son-in-law, but he still showed off in front of Seya.
There is no need to hook other people's earrings to show off the country's power. Now that I think about it, they are indeed very thoughtful.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty, this is unacceptable. Heaven and earth can attest to my deep love for Ziwei, and Princess Seya is already married. How can this be..."
Under the emperor's cold gaze, Erkang's voice gradually lowered.
He was very regretful at this moment. He had provoked Seya just to make Ziwei jealous and let her see how outstanding he was and how many people admired him.
Not only did it fail to achieve the desired effect, but it also left me with such a huge disaster.
When Fu's parents received the news and rushed over, it was too late. The imperial edict had already been issued, and they had to go home to prepare a "dowry" for Erkang.
Yongqi has been very good to Xiaoyanzi in the past two years and finally won her heart. She finally got the marriage certificate and would not anger the emperor for such a small matter.
The image of a good brother that he worked so hard to build cannot be shattered. He should be angry about Erkang treating Ziwei and Qing'er like this.
Late at night, Yongqi secretly came to the Bachelor's Mansion.
The couple was sighing, and when they saw Yongqi they immediately knelt down and began to beg.
"Fifth Prince, please save Erkang. Considering the many years that the Fu family has served you, please save him."
"Yes, that princess is a rebellious person by nature. Not only is she already married, she also has more than one husband. How could Erkang endure such humiliation?"
"Master Fu, please stand up quickly."
Yongqi frowned and pretended to be embarrassed. "You are an old minister. The imperial decree has been issued. The emperor will not easily take it back."
When Fu Jin heard this, she burst into tears and stared at the imperial edict on the table without moving.
When Fulun and Yongqi were discussing how to make Erkang's life better, Fu Jin suddenly said something.
"Can the person going to Tibet be replaced by Ertai?"
"Ma'am, what nonsense are you talking about?"
"I'm not talking nonsense. The imperial edict didn't specify that Erkang must go. Let's go and ask Concubine Ling and the Empress. We can definitely make the Emperor change his mind."
Fu Jin held the imperial edict in her hand and looked at her husband with red eyes. This was her eldest son whom she had devoted the most effort to.
He couldn't just destroy it like this.
Fu Lun coughed lightly, glanced meaningfully at the Fifth Prince beside him, and scolded him sternly: "Madam, don't talk nonsense."
At this moment, Yongqi was only glad that it was Erkang who went to Tibet.
The Fu family thinks so highly of him. If he really marries Ziwei, it is hard to say whether he will still stand by me wholeheartedly.
"Don't blame me, Fifth Prince. She was just provoked and spoke without thinking."
"Of course not. Lord Fu, please comfort Fu Jin. This matter, ah! Although Ziwei is my sister, this matter..."
Yongqi apologized to the couple with a guilty look on his face.
No one saw the figure that flashed past the window.
Ertai clenched his fists and ran out the door with all his strength. The empty street was pitch black, with only a few scattered stars hanging in the sky.
He sat down on the street corner, staring blankly at the sky, the scene of his parents looking at each other replaying in his mind over and over again.
After years of living together, how could he not understand what Ama meant?
He was obviously tempted. He was not trying to stop his mother, but was concerned that it would be difficult to discuss the matter with the Fifth Prince present.
In the past two years, he has been trying to reduce his presence. After Erkang was beaten, he was stripped of his position as the imperial guard.
It was his parents who found a way to make him the fifth prince's study companion, while they themselves returned home and gradually faded out of the emperor's sight.
Seeing Erkang jumping up and down all day, Ertai became more and more panicked.
I thought I could live the rest of my life in peace by keeping a low profile, but who knew that disaster would eventually strike.
Ertai sat on the dirty street corner for a long time. A cool breeze blew from somewhere, carrying the strange smell from the street corner into his nostrils.
"Cough cough~"
Ertai suddenly came to his senses and touched his face, which was covered with tears.
Am I so sad?
At this moment, the desire to escape filled Ertai's mind. He didn't even bother to brush off the dust on his body and ran back home.
Ertai once thought that such thoughts were unforgivable.
How can a son complain about his parents?
His father and mother also loved him very much, and they had enough food, clothing and other necessities for him. They just loved their brother more.
Every time the thought of jealousy arises, it is immediately suppressed by a strong sense of guilt.
Today, his parents' behavior made Ertai truly understand that if he didn't leave, he would become his brother's nourishment for the rest of his life.
If my brother had a bright future, his life would be better.
The opposite is not true.
After returning home, he ignored the servants who surrounded him, and after sending everyone away, he quickly packed his luggage.
At dawn, Ertai rode away from the home where he had lived for a long time.
He knew how disappointed his parents would be if he left, and he didn't care how much criticism he would receive. He wanted to live for himself.
When the couple discussed it all night and were preparing to take Ertai into the palace, they discovered the letter on the table.
"How could he be like this? Don't we love him? Erkang takes him with him wherever he goes. How could he be so selfish?"
“How can this be possible!!”
Fu Lun supported his unconscious wife with a pale face and full of exhaustion.
How could things develop to this point?
He also didn't understand. Compared to other people, wasn't he doing better than others?
What's wrong with keeping the best children in the family? Why can't you understand them?
On the day Erkang led his team to leave the capital, Ziwei and Qing'er stood on the high city wall, looking at the team that was getting smaller and smaller.
Ziwei breathed a sigh of relief.
"Qing'er, thank you."
Qing'er smiled slyly, "Why are you thanking me? Why don't I understand?"
Ziwei met her bright eyes and nodded, "It's nothing, thank you for braving the cold wind to come up and accompany me."
Some things don't need to be said too obviously. If Qing'er didn't want to, Fu Erkang wouldn't dare to even think about it, and the letter would never be sent to the palace.
Her reputation would be ruined if she wasn't careful, so she remembered this favor.
"You're still here knowing it's cold. Let's go back soon. Mr. Buddha should be waking up soon."
"Don't blame me for not reminding you. Your personal maid is much more thoughtful than us."
Ziwei's eyes darkened when Jinsuo was mentioned. "Don't be angry. Jinsuo accompanied me everywhere. She was just too scared."
"Am I such a petty person?" Qing'er glared at Ziwei in pretended anger.
Ziwei quickly stepped forward and took Qing'er's arm, and the two of them slowly walked towards the city wall. "Of course not, it's just my petty thoughts~"
"What do you think I should do to dispel Jinsuo's uneasiness?"
Ziwei treats Jinsuo more like a sister than a master and servant, and she really doesn't know what to do with this feeling.
Qing'er pursed her lips. Having lived together in the Cining Palace for more than two years, she had seen it all.
Jinsuo is very beautiful and hardworking. After entering the palace, she learned everything very well and has a good personality. She seizes every opportunity to please the superiors.
Qing'er is now knowledgeable and experienced, and she doesn't really look down on Jinsuo.
"Perhaps her uneasiness is due to you."
"Me? Is there something I didn't do well enough?" Ziwei was surprised. She had already started to recall her own behavior.
"On the contrary, it's wonderful."
A trace of confusion flashed in Qing'er's eyes. "It's precisely because you're so good that Jinsuo worries about her future. You're going to get married eventually."
"But what about Jinsuo? Will she marry into an unknown family with you?"
Ziwei's eyes dodged for a moment. She was no longer a little girl who knew nothing, so she naturally understood what Qing'er meant.
Want to share her husband with Jinsuo? She doesn't want to, and she believes Jinsuo won't want to either.
"If she continues to stay in the palace, she will have to think for herself. It would be better if she is smarter."
"You two can talk openly. I don't think you need to worry. Jinsuo obviously has her own plans. We think it's hard, but maybe she enjoys it."
Thinking of the scene she saw in the imperial garden, Qing'er smiled meaningfully.
Smart people start planning for themselves early on.
As for them, Xiaoyanzi and the Fifth Prince will be getting married soon, and the Emperor has mentioned it many times.
How long can the old lady keep them?