Chapter 962 Preference and Exceptions
The light from outside the carriage shines in -
Cheng Xi was dressed in military armor, the sharp edges of the armor flashing with cold light and blood, which was in stark contrast to the tenderness expressed on his face.
Shi Li looked at his face and the hand he stretched out to her, and heard him say, "Li Li, I'm here to pick you up."
The huge rock in his heart fell instantly. He stood up and rushed over without hesitation. He didn't care about the pain from being hit by the armor and hugged Cheng Xi's waist tightly.
"Well, I'm scared to death."
Her voice trembled slightly, and she showed her emotions to Cheng Xi without any concealment.
Fortunately, everything is settled.
The Suzaku Gate Incident is history written by the victors and also a banner of mourning raised by the losers.
In fact, many things may not be true as we see them.
Especially since human hearts are unpredictable, in recent years the emperor has been relying on the crown prince and Prince Yu on the surface, silently fostering their desires, but he is unaware that there is actually resentment throughout the court.
If those in a high position cannot convince others with virtue, no matter how powerful they are, they will find it difficult to govern their subordinates.
Shi Li followed Cheng Xi into the palace.
Cheng Xi went to the Qinzheng Hall to see the emperor, and Shi Li went to see the empress.
When Shi Li heard the words "Qinzheng Hall", he paused. In fact, the emperor had already made the decision when conferring the title of king.
Unfortunately, the arrogant and conceited person is blinded by one thing and cannot see anything clearly.
When Shi Li walked into the Queen's palace and saw the Queen sitting at the top with red eyes, she felt a little sad.
After all, Prince Yu, who was executed together with the Crown Prince, was also the Queen's biological son.
Brothers are killing each other. The one who is most saddened by what happened today is the Queen.
Thinking of this, Shi Li didn't know how to face the Queen for a moment, and stood there hesitating.
"Lili, come here."
But the queen waved to her and asked her to come to her side.
Shi Li sat over obediently and looked at the queen worriedly.
"Ayu has not been close to me since childhood."
The queen sighed and talked to Shi Li about Cheng Yu.
The queen remembered every little thing about him since he was born.
But the queen was really a woman who was suitable to be the mother of the country. When she tried to reconcile the relationship between Cheng Jue and Cheng Xi but failed, she chose to give up.
"Axi is different. He has been sensible since he was young and I don't need to worry about him at all."
Later, the Queen talked about Cheng Xi again, and her eyes became more loving when she looked at Shi Li. "I was actually worried that he was too calm and cut off from love, which was unlike a human being. Fortunately, I met Li Li. From now on, Li Li will also accompany Ah Xi together."
"Mother... Mother, don't worry, I will always stand by Axi's side." Shi Li took the initiative to hold the queen's hand and solemnly promised her.
The queen gave birth to three children in total and loved each of them equally. However, the three children had personalities so different from ordinary people that even though the queen was the mother of a country, she could not intervene.
What happened afterwards was a natural progression. No one spoke a word about the Suzaku Gate Incident, and the emperor did not issue an edict to appoint another crown prince.
Cheng Xi still served as his loyal minister, which was another way for the emperor to protect his reputation.
The remaining female members of the Crown Prince's Mansion and Prince Yu's Mansion became frightened birds, living in a state of anxiety all day long.
One cold day, Shili was making tea in the house.
The warm aroma of tea filled the entire house, lingering around.
The maid came in and said, "Your Highness, please ask the princess to come over."
Shi Li was a little surprised.
Normally, Cheng Xi shouldn't let her move around in such cold weather. I don't know what happened that he actually asked her to go there.
Shi Li was very curious, so he stood up, pulled a cloak over himself, and hurried out.
As soon as I arrived at the corridor, Cheng Xi came towards me.
When he saw that her cloak was not wrapped tightly for the first time, he frowned slightly, reached out and grasped both sides of the cloak, wrapping Shi Li tightly so that not a trace of wind could get in.
"What's wrong? What's wrong?" Shi Li asked curiously, blinking her big eyes.
Cheng Xi smiled and said, "The benefactor who saved me is here. Madam, please accompany me to thank him."
"Oh...Oh? Oh!" Shi Li suddenly realized.
The cold wind was even worse at the door.
Princess Yang of Prince Yu did not bring any servants with her. She stood alone outside the palace gate. Her frail figure looked even more pitiful in the cold wind.
The cold wind made her stagger, and when she saw Cheng Xi and Shi Li appear together, her face turned even paler.