NOVPUBChapter 972: Chapter 971: Night visit to the palace, seeing Empress Mother_1
Chapter 972 -971: Night visit to the palace, seeing Empress Mother_1
“I want to catch some game.”
“I want to fish for big fish.”
The two little ones barely touch the ground, then cheekily tugged at their sister’s arms with their sweet, milky voices, resembling cheerful little sparrows, chirping incessantly.
“Jinfeng, Jinming, you two really like the countryside, huh?”
Lin Qingluo looked at the two innocent and carefree little brothers, her mood becoming more and more joyful.
“Yes.”
The two little ones chimed in unison: “We’ve always wanted to go to the countryside with you, Sister.”
“Hehe.”
Lin Qingluo smiled, her eyes twinkling: “This time, your wish is finally granted.”
“Sister, are you coming with us?”
Lin Jinfeng looked up at his sister with a hopeful face.
“Sister can’t leave for now.”
Lin Qingluo expressed a slight regret: “You two behave and listen to your brothers, go ahead with them first, and sister will come to find you in the countryside after she finishes her business.”
“Sister, come quickly.” 𝑛𝘰𝑣𝑝𝑢𝑏.𝘤𝑜𝘮
Lin Jinming, reluctant to part, snuggled affectionately against his sister’s arm.
“Sister will definitely be back before the end of the year.”
Lin Qingluo doted on her little brother, fondly rubbing his little head.
“Sister, tell us hunting stories. We really want to go hunting now.”
“I want to catch wild rabbits and hunt wild chickens.”
“I want to raise a little tiger cub.”
“Me too, me too.”
The two little ones were overjoyed at getting their sister’s consent and began to happily embrace her arm again.
Lin Yixuan stood quietly, watching the scene with indifference, as childhood memories of happiness flashed through his mind, gradually blurring his vision with tears.
*
Night had fallen, and Little Kingfisher flew back from outside, bringing thrilling news.
“Master, the antidote for the Metamorphic Poison Powder has been found. It is hidden in the underground chamber of the Prime Minister’s Mansion.”
“Let’s go, we’ll get the antidote now.”
Lin Qingluo’s eyes lit up, without a trace of hesitation, she disappeared from the room with a flash.
“Alright.”
Like a blazing red streak of lightning, Little Kingfisher tore through the dark sky, guiding its master.
With both bird and person leaving the courtyard, Lin Yixuan pushed open the window of the adjoining room and saw Little Kingfisher flying away. He took out an Invisibility Talisman and stuck it onto himself.
Invisible, he stealthily left the Duke of Zhen’s Mansion, traversed the empty, quiet streets, sprinted all the way to the palace wall, and entered the Empress’ sleeping chamber.
The chamber was dark and dim, lit only by a single lamp with a small, flickering flame, casting a weak glow.
The Empress lay on the bed, her eyes tightly closed, her thin face framed by white hair, making her seem even more aged.
“Empress Mother.”
Lin Yixuan knelt beside the bed, his hand trembling as he reached out to touch the Empress’ cheek.
The warmth and softness he felt made him red-eyed, and tears fell heavily to the ground.
Broken sobs echoed in the dark, dim sleeping chamber.
“Empress Mother, Father has left us, abandoned us, and walked away alone.”
“The Prince asked him where he was going, but he refused to say.”
“The Prince will also leave in a few days and won’t be able to see Empress Mother anymore.”
“Empress Mother, you must take care of yourself when you’re alone. Perhaps, one day, Father will come back, and our family will be reunited.”
“Empress Mother, deep down, you wanted Father to leave, right?”
“You worried about him, fearing that he would be caught by the Prime Minister, endure endless torture and humiliation, and die an unjust death.”
“With him gone, you can finally be at ease, no longer worrying about him, no longer feeling anxious even in your sleep.”
“Empress Mother, the Prince…”
*
“Prime Minister, the Imperial Jade Seal is next to the Emperor’s pillow, and this old servant will bring it to you now.”
