Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 676 - 332 Let Go_2

Chapter 676: Chapter 332 Let Go_2

Tears welled up in Zhu Sujin’s eyes as he choked out, "Father, Your son, your son..."

Seeing his only son in such a state, Emperor Qianwu felt his irritation mounting and couldn’t help but clench his fists. If it weren’t for the fact that the woman had retrieved the Dragon Ball for him, and the Qian family had raised his son with kindness and loyalty, with Qian Manjiang being so faithful, he wouldn’t have wanted to let this person, who had so bewitched his son that he’d rather renounce his empire, to continue living.

He suppressed the hint of murderous intent in his eyes and once again, with great patience, said, "You cannot give Miss Qian happiness, so it would be better to let her marry Liang Jinzhao, who admires her. Your relationship with Miss Qian is closer than that of siblings, and her husband would be your greatest support. You and I are different, I come from a military background and can lead in battle. But you, you must rely on your ministers to protect and defend our nation. Liang Jinzhao is a disciple of the Old Fairy, a prodigy, and also very young, he is the pillar that I have cultivated for you to sustain our empire. You must draw him in, show him favor. His affection for Miss Qian is known by nearly everyone in court. It was also with his help that Miss Qian retrieved the Dragon Ball, allowing me to assume the throne smoothly. Otherwise, we would have had to resort to raising troops to force the palace, which would be much trouble, and even if we conquered the world, our reputation would not be sterling. Moreover, right now, around Daqian, aside from the Dayuan Kingdom that is recuperating, the other countries are all restless, envious of our prosperity and wealth. When they will march to invade is anyone’s guess..."

Eventually, Emperor Qianwu waved his hand, saying wearily, "Your mother was worried about you until her death, wanting you to die of old age rather than an accident. To be worthy of your mother, and for the sake of the empire, you should not be entangled in personal affections. Go back, and think carefully about what I’ve told you."

Zhu Sujin bowed deeply and then left.

Once outside Taiji Hall, Zhu Sujin could no longer hold back his tears, and they fell.

He had seen the glimpse of murderous intent in his father’s eyes; he didn’t dare to cry in front of him.

Looking back at the brightly lit Taiji Hall, the man sitting inside was a sovereign, the True Dragon Emperor with the power to overturn the heavens and earth. He was no longer that dignified yet kindly father. In his heart, the empire always came first. Whoever hindered his path would die. If only his mother were still alive, how good that would be. The one who could persuade him, who was willing to help him, was only his mother, but sadly she would never return.

Zhu Sujin turned his gaze back to the night sky, where the moon shone brightly, pure and dazzling in its beauty. It watched him quietly, as if it knew of his sorrow, casting down its soft light to gently comfort him.

Before, he had always thought his sister was like an orchid in a secluded valley. He patiently waited, waiting for her to release her fragrance, then he could embrace her in his arms and take her home. She would blossom only for him, and he would fall only for her.

But today he realized that his sister was like the moon above, beautiful and luminous, but not belonging to him. When he was heartbroken, she would silently offer comfort and aid, yet he could never possess her.

Let go, so that she may have a lifetime of happiness... Endeavor onward, on the path that his father had laid out for him...

Zhu Sujin’s personal eunuch, Xiao Zhengzi, bowed and said, "Your Highness, the night is deep and dew is heavy, please return to the palace quickly."

And at the Qian family, Qian Yixiu lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep, and sighed repeatedly, unsure of what choice to make. Having been in Daqian for so long, besides Zhu Sujin and the Little Monk, the other male she had the most contact with was Liang Jinzhao. She had always thought he was decent; she had saved him, and he had helped her a lot in return, and they understood each other well. It could be said that he was the only man she had thus far wanted to marry. It was only because of his mother that they had not developed their relationship further.

And for Zhu Sujin, she felt a heartache for him, caring for him like a younger brother, not bearing to see him troubled, wanting to protect him, to see him happy. But indeed, the Palace was not a place she wanted to enter.

Next to her in bed, Pearls said, "Mom, stop tossing and turning, it’s keeping others from sleeping."

Qian Yixiu said irritably, "If you’re bothered by my tossing, then go back into your clamshell."

Pearls pouted her little red mouth and said, "Mom, you think too highly of yourself, losing sleep over this. Don’t worry, you won’t become the Empress. The blessings accumulated from your past lives might be plentiful, but this life has seen so many good things, a lot has already been spent. The remaining fortune is not enough for you to become the Empress."

Qian Yixiu was displeased and flicked Pearls on the head, retorting, "I don’t want to marry into the Palace, alright? If I wanted to be the Empress, I would just marry Zhu Sujin."