Chapter 90: Heaven does not grant one’s wishes (5)
There is no need for a reason to fall in love with someone, once you fall in love, it will be hard to escape!
The next few days.
At first, Yinyin was still as excited as she was at the beginning, but she gradually calmed down under Shan Yufeng's comfort. After all, Yinyin knew Shan Yufeng's feelings. Shan Yufeng came out of her grief for her. As a daughter, if Yinyin still couldn't accept it, it would only make Shan Yufeng sad. After understanding this, Yinyin could only hold back the grief, and she and Shan Yufeng supported each other to comfort each other's emotional trauma.
Zhang Ren's death not only brought pain to Yin Yin and Shan Yufeng, but also brought heavy grief to the Zhou Kingdom. Shan Zhen was in full charge of all matters concerning the funeral. He had both the privilege and the right to handle Zhang Ren's funeral. On the day of the funeral, almost all the civil and military officials of the court attended, since he was the prime minister of the dynasty after all. Many people came to see him off along the way. The funeral procession was huge and grand, and everyone was plunged into deep sorrow...
When the funeral is over, it does not mean the end of everything. For the Prime Minister's Mansion that lost Zhang Ren, it is just a facade. Everyone knows it, but no one says it. However, this is also something that must be faced...
" Has the Emperor not said anything yet?"
In the hall
"The Emperor has not made any plans for this matter. Considering that the funeral has just ended, the Emperor thinks it is not the right time, and the Emperor has no plans to take it back."
Shan Zhen told everything he knew.
"It's rare that the emperor is so kind, but I hope you can thank the emperor for me. I plan to return everything to the court."
"What do you mean?"
"I have decided. Now it's just me and Yinyin. This place is too big for us, so we will move to a smaller place, to a quieter place. Now I just want to live a good life with Yinyin. Of course, after she gets married, I think I will live a good life on my own."
"...Does Yinyin know all this?"
"I haven't told her yet. I want to tell her after I find a place. She can't bear any more blows. A peaceful life will be more beneficial for her."
Shan Zhen understood what Shan Yufeng meant. How could he not understand and think so ? But thinking about leaving with Yin Yin, the chances of meeting each other would decrease from now on, Shan Zhen felt very reluctant.
"Move over to my place."
"Huh?"
"My place is neither big nor small, nor is it very quiet. It would be too big for me to be alone. It is also your aunt's family home. Now that your uncle is not here, I have the obligation to take care of you and Yinyin. Please let me take care of you."
Shan Zhen's meaning was very clear. Shan Yufeng was a little surprised at first, but she quickly calmed down. Shan Yufeng liked this young, promising, down-to-earth and honest nephew from the bottom of her heart, and was proud that the Shan family had such a descendant. If it weren't for Yin Yin's emotional problems, Shan Yufeng would have wanted this nephew to become her son-in-law.
"I'm very happy that you have this intention, but if I continue to stay here, I'm afraid Yinyin will be sad. She left here before for this reason. Your uncle's death may be a revelation. As the prime minister of the dynasty, he can't leave easily. Now it's just Yinyin and I. Why not find a quiet place to live in seclusion? This way, I don't have to force Yinyin to leave, and I can spend time with her in my lifetime."
"But Yinyin is still the princess of the Great Zhou, and you are the prime minister's wife. Even though your uncle has passed away, this cannot be changed, right?"
"The Princess of Da Zhou and the Prime Minister's wife? Yinyin has died several times. Her existence has long been meaningless to Da Zhou. She finally came back to me. As a mother, I will never allow anyone to hurt her again. The Prime Minister's wife is also a thing of the past. After your uncle's death, this title has no meaning at all. Status, wealth and honor are not important to me or Yinyin. What's important is that I can spend the rest of my life with Yinyin."
After experiencing Yin Yin's several near-death experiences and Zhang Ren's death, Shan Yufeng has completely seen through many things that others cannot see through. Compared with fame and fortune, the time spent with her loved ones is more worthy of her cherishing. She has already lost her other half, and she doesn't want to lose her only relative again. A simple life away from disputes is what she wants to pursue.
Shan Zhen knew that Shan Yufeng had made up her mind. Although he was reluctant, he understood that Shan Yufeng was right. Status, wealth and glory were just superficial. Without the soul, they were just an empty shell. It would be better to live a simple life in seclusion with the people he loved most. With the company of the most important people, he would feel happy in a simple life. If he had no choice, wouldn't Shan Zhen think so too?
"Zhen'er, you are a descendant of the Shan family, and now you are a general in the court. I can't say anything. I just hope you remember that since you have made a choice, you must stick to it. No matter what, don't forget the justice in your heart. Find the right path, move forward bravely, and become a descendant that the Shan family is proud of."
"Yes, aunt's teachings, nephew will definitely remember them in heart."
Looking at Shan Zhen, Shan Yufeng couldn't help revealing sadness in her eyes. How could Shan Yufeng not understand Shan Zhen's heart? She had watched Shan Zhen grow up since he was a child, and she knew that Shan Zhen didn't like fighting. If he hadn't been forced to do so, Shan Zhen would have abandoned everything and lived a dull life. But life is not always what one wishes. Since the moment Shan Zhen was born in the Shan family, his fate has been determined. No matter how unwilling he is, he can only choose the only way to serve the country with loyalty.
