Chapter 256: Imperial Grace
Chapter 256: Imperial Grace
By the Taiye Lake, Qin Zhi held a pair of pebbles that had been polished into an extremely round shape in his hand and threw them into the water one by one, watching the stones explode with splashes on the surface of the water before sinking into the bottom of the water.
The eunuch standing by had a full plate of pebbles, but now only a few were left.
"Lord Li, you have gone to the south, please take good care of yourself. I want to see you return to the court after you have sorted out the local affairs. Although Concubine Li is gone, the third prince she gave birth to will still need your advice as his grandfather.
And your beloved wife's niece, Lady Bai, is about to give birth. Why don't you wait for two more months until she gives birth before you leave?"
Qin Zhi said lazily, with his back to the crowd.
"I dare not use the word 'advice'. Your Highness is a prince, and I am just a humble subject. I am unworthy of such a request.
As for the White Selected Servant..."
Li Renan shook his head.
“Thank you, Your Majesty, for still being considerate of my family. However, I have already packed my luggage and will leave for Guishan tomorrow morning.
Before I leave, I, a humble person, can see your majesty's holy face again and listen to your majesty's instructions. This is already a great grace from heaven, and I dare not be greedy. "
When Li Ren'an heard His Majesty mention his own daughter Bai Liangyu, his heart trembled, and his mind instantly recalled the day when his wife was expelled from the palace and came home to cry to him.
On that day, after Zhao Guixiu was brought back to his house, she sat in the main seat in the main hall in a daze, drinking tea sip by sip, tears falling silently.
Li Renan gently wiped her tears and was about to ask a question when Zhao Guixiu suddenly broke down.
Zhao Guixiu sat on the ground, without any trace of her usual graceful and indifferent image of a noble lady. She sobbed and pounded Li Renan's chest again and again, which made him feel very distressed.
The words of his beloved wife Zhao Guixiu were still echoing in his ears. Li Renan couldn't help wondering whether he had made a wrong decision to go to the border area to bring back his daughter.
Since Yu'er is already registered in the Bai family's household registration at Anlu Marquis' Mansion, wouldn't it be more appropriate to give more money and convenience to allow the Anlu Marquis' family to support Yu'er until she gets married?
"Li Ren'an, your good daughter, your own daughter, your good Yu'er, killed my good Xihua. If it weren't for your majesty's mercy, how could I still be alive and return home now?"
"Your daughter is so cruel. How could I give birth to such a vicious daughter who wants to devour her mother?"
"I didn't expect that the hatred between Xihua and Yu'er would be so deep that they wanted each other to be ruined and die. Why would it be so serious if it was just jealousy between two little girls?
Can you tell me?
Yu'er told me that the attack on her way to Guangde Temple to burn incense was done by Xihua, and it was you who investigated this matter.
You are the judge who is wise in judging cases and strict in enforcing the law, and you are the upright judge in the hearts of the people. Tell me, tell me, do you know about this?
What else have you hidden from me about the feud between the two sisters? "
The hateful voice of his wife Zhao Guixiu whipped Li Renan's heart. He felt guilty that he failed to protect his beloved wife.
Li Renan was terrified when he found out that his own daughter Bai Liangyu had framed his wife and Zhang Deli laid out the evidence in front of him one by one.
His own daughter was indeed very smart and patient. She would not take any action unless she was calm. But when she acted, she would be extremely violent. After enduring for several years, she pressed Xihua to death.
Even if he came to investigate, even if he knew Xihua was innocent, he could not produce any evidence to overturn her case.
Fortunately, Your Majesty is merciful, otherwise his wife would not be alive.
How could he dare to have a daughter like this?
"what ever."
Qin Zhi said casually.
"Your Majesty, I don't know when I will be able to return to the capital. I will take good care of myself and come back to visit His Royal Highness the Third Prince in the future.
I am deeply grateful for your kindness to my family. I will definitely work hard to atone for my sins and repay your majesty for your kindness.
When I return to the capital, if Your Majesty does not despise my old age, I will serve you until your Majesty no longer needs me."
Li Renan knelt down and kowtowed, speaking solemnly.
"Your Majesty, the Third Prince has arrived." Zhang Deli walked quickly to Qin Zhi's side and reported in a low voice.
"Call him over, let him say goodbye to his grandfather, and then return to the palace." Qin Zhi stuffed the last pebble in his hand into Li Renan's hand.
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I respectfully send you off." Li Ren'an held a pebble in his palm, knelt down and burst into tears.
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