Chapter 29: Brothers’ Battle (1)
The so-called unexpected events are difficult to predict.
The originally good weather was met with heavy rain.
After discussing political affairs, Zhao Ziheng returned to his room to rest. The heavy rain brought back his dormant memories...
He remembered the wonderful time he spent with Yin Yin on the Fish Island. It was the happiest and most unforgettable time in his life. Unlike the 21st century, when he lived a life of going out to sea to fish every day from sunrise to sunset and returning late at night, with Yin Yin's dance that combined modern and ancient styles, especially when he danced with Yin Yin and danced with the sword, he could never forget the joy he felt.
"Shu'er——"
The call from Zhao Ziheng's heart sounded so sad.
I believe that except for Feng Qinghan who drank with him yesterday, no one has seen the pain and helplessness on Zhao Ziheng's face at this moment. This kind of pain that can be suppressed to the limit in front of others has made Zhao Ziheng exhausted and even miserable for a long time. However, he has no one to confide in. Only yesterday when he was drunk did he confide in it. Even if he has forgotten it, this pain still remains in his heart and cannot be erased or eliminated. Therefore, when he is alone, he is always unable to suppress the bitter thoughts in his heart, and is always tortured like this...
Zhao Ziheng, who was tortured physically and mentally by pain, suddenly vomited blood from his mouth...
"Heh - is this God's punishment for me betraying you? Shu'er -"
Looking at the blood in his palm, Zhao Ziheng smiled in pain, but his staggering steps made him sit down weakly...
"Don't you think this punishment is too light? Shu'er——"
Zhao Ziheng continued to look at the blood in his palm. His body and mind seemed to relax a little, but his expression was filled with helplessness and pain.
"Your Majesty, I'm coming in—"
When Zhao Ziyin's voice sounded outside the door, the door was not opened. Zhao Ziheng quickly wiped the blood from his lips and clenched the blood in his palm...
"We have sent out spies as you ordered, and have also selected a group of elite soldiers to sneak into the palace secretly—"
As soon as Zhao Ziyan arrived, he reported the situation to Zhao Ziheng.
"Um!"
"Your Majesty? Are you okay? You look a little unhappy—"
There was some weakness in Zhao Ziheng's tone, and his haggard face made Zhao Ziyin a little worried.
"Nothing, maybe I'm too tired——"
"Please take care of yourself, the State of Zhao needs you very much—"
"I know. By the way, what's the news from Zhou Kingdom?!"
"Are you talking about Princess Zhaoren? The 'Flame Flower' has not been found yet, and the people we sent out have not reported back that they have found it—"
After hearing what Zhao Ziyin said, Zhao Ziheng seemed indifferent, but there was a hint of melancholy in his eyes...
"Is the King wrong?"
"emperor?"
"It is clear that Zhao is in an unprecedented predicament, but as the ruler of a country, I am moved by my own personal feelings. I used to think that Zhao could function normally even without me, but I was wrong. If I were just an ordinary citizen, I might really choose to flee, but as the ruler of a country, I can do things that ordinary people cannot do. My decision will even affect the survival of the entire Zhao State. This is something I have never thought of before. The people of a country will fall into a life and death situation because of me. Even so, even though I know I shouldn't, I still can't focus on state affairs, and I still focus on my personal feelings——"
Zhao Ziheng clenched his fists, his expression revealing a very painful one. Only when he talked about Yin Yin did Zhao Ziheng not bring up his power and position.
"Your Majesty, although I don't understand the relationship between you and the princess, since I followed you to Zhou and saw everything you did for the princess, I can feel that the bond between you and the princess is not something we can judge at will. You did nothing wrong. The king of a country is just an ordinary person in the face of emotions and desires, and he also has the right to pursue his own happiness. Over the past six months, you chose the comfort of Zhao instead of staying with the princess. What you did for the princess was just to find a magical medicine that could heal her. This was not selfish. You did not ignore Zhao because of your personal feelings. As a Zhao citizen, a member of the royal family of Zhao, and a minister of Zhao, I can say that you have a clear conscience for everything you have done for Zhao, so you don't need to blame yourself--"
Zhao Ziyin knew more or less about the affair between Zhao Ziheng and Yinyin, but knowing that didn't make him the person Zhao Ziheng could confide in. He would only occasionally mention it when reporting the news.
"I'm not as great as you think—"
"I think as long as you didn't abandon the people of Zhao because of your personal feelings, and didn't ignore the dire situation of Zhao because of your own selfish desires, and faced with your own personal happiness and the comfort of the people of the country, you chose to fight for Zhao, but didn't abandon the princess. From the perspective of a king, I think you have done very well—"
Like now, Zhao Ziyin sincerely feels honored to be able to share some of Zhao Ziheng's worries and troubles. Therefore, every time at this time he will try his best to help Zhao Ziheng solve his problems. Of course, it is not because he is just the king of a country , but also because Zhao Ziheng is the king he has decided to be loyal to until death. No matter what happens, he will protect him until death.
Perhaps because of the conversation with Zhao Ziyan, Zhao Ziheng's expression was obviously relaxed, although the melancholy in his eyes was still there.
"By the way, how are Princess Quan and her group doing?"
"Yes, it is just as the emperor expected. They were sent by the King of Han to assist the King of Ling. Fortunately, General Shao suppressed them early. Otherwise, it would be very disadvantageous for us to be attacked from both sides. The emperor was very wise to calculate that they would act when they were close to the royal city!"
"It's too obvious. If it was just a wedding procession, how could there be such a large lineup? They were intercepted midway to spy on the truth. There are many weapons in the wedding dowry. More importantly, the people accompanying them don't look like they are the bride's escort. They are clearly on high alert before a battle!"
"Indeed, I also discovered this when I was in contact with them, but I never expected that the King of Han would be so bold and reckless. No, it's better to say that he was too reckless than being bold and reckless. Does the King of Han think that the King of Ling can really become the King of Zhao?"
"With his assistance, we will most likely be in trouble. I asked Princess Quan, and she said that the person she was going to marry was the King of Zhao, but she didn't say whether it was Zhao Zixi or me, Zhao Ziheng. Regardless of whether Princess Quan knows the details, it seems that the King of Han hopes to act according to circumstances and help whoever has a greater chance of winning. However, I don't think things will be that simple. I always feel that there is something we don't know."
"What does the Emperor mean?"
"Now the balance has been disrupted. We, who once had the same absolute power as Zhou, are no longer as powerful as before. Not only that, various disasters have befallen our Zhao. Whether Zi Xi usurps the throne or Zhao is at peace, our power will be much less than before—"
Zhao Ziheng's analysis and foresight were more than just witnesses. It was just that Zhao Ziyin would be shocked by him every time, as if he could predict that all of Zhao Ziheng's speculations would become reality one by one. Sometimes Zhao Ziyin would not help but think that Zhao Ziheng would definitely become the overlord who ruled the world.
