Chapter 23 Zhao Ziheng’s Guilt (4)
"Speaking of which, I heard that Wei'er stayed overnight in your bedroom last night?"
The Queen Mother suddenly changed the topic and turned her gaze to Lin Wei, who was sitting slightly to the right and below Zhao Ziheng. Amid the noisy voices, Lin Wei sat silently watching the performance on the stage. Her indifferent expression and noble temperament made her look like a fairy who was not affected by worldly affairs. It was hard to imagine that such an occasion would be a good match for her...
"Yes, mother!"
"In that case, mother, let me tell you straight. Wei'er was originally the crown princess, but unfortunately she was assassinated on the day of your wedding and could not attend the coronation ceremony when you succeeded to the throne. You went to the army before she recovered. Although you were in doubt about whether she would live or die, she has been waiting for you. Moreover, she is nominally yours, and she stayed in your palace last night. Shouldn't you also show your due responsibilities to her?"
"...This is exactly what I was thinking, mother!"
"That's great, Wei'er—"
Hearing Zhao Ziheng's reply, the Queen Mother was filled with joy and hurriedly shouted to Lin Wei...
"Eh? Queen?"
Lin Wei, who had never been involved in an occasion, responded to the Queen Mother's call immediately. "My son, you explain it to me—"
"Yes, Manager Zhang——"
"twitter--"
Zhao Ziheng followed the Queen Mother's instructions and gestured to the chief eunuch behind him. Chief Eunuch Zhang, who had been waiting nearby, naturally knew what he should do, but Lin Wei looked at Zhao Ziheng and the Queen Mother in confusion, not understanding what they wanted to do.
The drums gradually sounded louder, and the noisy life that followed them gradually calmed down, and the performers on the stage also stopped...
The originally bustling banquet suddenly became silent, and everyone's attention was focused on one point. No need to guess, it was Zhao Ziheng who was sitting on the dragon throne...
"Weier, come here——"
Zhao Ziheng stepped down from the dragon throne and extended his hand to Lin Wei.
Lin Wei didn't understand Zhao Ziheng's intention. She nervously glanced at the officials, then stood up from her seat and walked towards Zhao Ziheng, putting her hand in Zhao Ziheng's palm. In such a public place, being the focus of everyone, Lin Wei could hardly hide her nervousness...
Zhao Ziheng took Lin Wei's hand, held it tightly, and led her to his side, facing the officials...
"I believe everyone knows that I and Lin Wei, the daughter of Grand Secretary Lin, have been married long ago. If she had not been assassinated on the wedding day and what happened later, she would have become the queen of our Great Zhao. In the past six months, I have been unable to return to the palace due to a series of accidents, causing her to be forgotten by everyone. Now, I would like to take advantage of this moment when everyone is gathered together to announce to you that I will grant Lin Wei'er her original title, that is, the mother of the Great Zhao——"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations, Your Majesty—"
"Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor—"
"Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor—"
As soon as Zhao Ziheng finished speaking, deafening congratulations were heard from the banquet. Looking at the jubilant civil and military officials, Lin Wei still hadn't reacted. She couldn't even believe what she heard with her own ears and eyes, and stared blankly at Zhao Ziheng beside her...
Seeing the jubilant faces of the civil and military officials and the backs of Zhao Ziheng and Lin Wei standing together, the Queen Mother was indescribably happy. Zhao Ziheng was also waving to the civil and military officials to accept their congratulations. However, among this group of people, a pair of sharp and angry eyes were staring at Zhao Ziheng. This person was none other than Zhao Zixi. He tightly grasped the wine glass in his hand, and the wine in the glass was rippling slightly...
"Why? Are you unhappy?"
"No, no, it's just—"
Facing Zhao Ziheng's direct gaze, Lin Wei was so nervous that she didn't know what to do. She had never thought that Zhao Ziheng would care about her so much, nor had she ever thought that Zhao Ziheng would be so affectionate and loyal to her, because she always knew that Zhao Ziheng had never loved her.
"What's wrong?"
It is said that Zhao Ziheng is too gentle and considerate towards women. He may be very careful in some things, but he is very loyal in love and will only be completely considerate to the person he likes.
“No, nothing—”
Surrounded by Zhao Ziheng's tenderness, Lin Wei's suspicion of Zhao Ziheng disappeared in an instant, and she was intoxicated by his tenderness. However, she did not know that Zhao Ziheng's tenderness towards her at this moment was just the starting point of her pain.
"You deserve it, be happy."
Zhao Ziheng held Lin Wei's hand with a little more strength and held it tightly.
"Um--"
Lin Wei was completely surrounded by happiness and could not feel the strange emotions in the depths of Zhao Ziheng's eyes at all.
In order to save Yinyin, Zhao Ziheng could no longer care about so many things. Even if he was hated or hurt others, as long as Yinyin could be brought back to life , he would rather become a sinner for all eternity. He did not expect to be forgiven by the world, but at least his feelings for Yinyin remained unchanged...
Amid cheers.
Zhao Ziheng gazed into the distance, where was the person he loved most, and at this moment there was someone next to him who was about to be hurt by him. This complicated and difficult to relieve mood made him full of guilt. The only thing that could comfort him was that this incident would bring hope of survival to the person he loved most.
It's also very long.
Especially when filled with guilt.
He would rather hurt the person he should least hurt for the one he loves the most and use everyone just for a woman.
If only he were a little more selfish and a little more determined.
He might destroy his country and family for the sake of beauty.
But his reason still allows him to stay sober. He cannot be so selfish or cruel, and he does not expect others' understanding. He also wants to be a monarch who prays for the people. This is also the only way for him to atone for his sins.
