PFC Chapter 247 Now, I have suffered a lot
Chapter 247 Now, I have suffered a lot
In the deepest part of the towering, magnificent and solemn imperial palace, the faint and flickering candlelight emits a dim light, gently enveloping the entire space like a mysterious veil.
In this interweaving of light and shadow, Chu Tianlong's face, which was originally deep and layered, appeared even more intricate and elusive.
He paced back and forth in this magnificent and beautiful hall with hurried steps, and every step seemed to carry the surging emotions from deep in his heart.
These emotions were like huge waves that kept rolling and hitting his heart, making his heart, which should have been as calm as water, no longer able to remain peaceful.
The moment he learned that his biological daughter, Murong Zixi, whom he had never met, had already entered the imperial city, an unprecedented feeling of joy and excitement surged into his heart like a tide, almost making him lose control.
"No, I must leave the palace immediately to see her! I really don't know whether this child will look more like me or her mother? I want to tell her that it's not that I didn't look for her all these years, but I had my own reasons." Chu Tianlong's voice revealed an unquestionable firmness, but at the same time, the anxiety and eagerness hidden in it could not be concealed at all.
Eunuch Su, who was standing by, saw this and stepped forward quickly to persuade him, "Oh, your majesty! Think about it, the princess has come a long way, and has experienced wind, frost, rain and snow along the way. She must be extremely tired. Right now, what she needs most is a good rest so that she can recover as soon as possible." Eunuch Su's earnest and caring words were like a warm spring breeze that gently brushed across Chu Tianlong's frown, soothing his tense nerves a little.
Chu Tianlong stopped and stared at the snowflakes flying outside the window, feeling mixed emotions.
"Yes, Xier must have suffered a lot along the way. It's time to let her have a good rest." He whispered to himself, with a trace of heartache and self-blame in his eyes.
What followed was anxiety and fear about an uncertain future.
"Will Xier still acknowledge me as her biological father..." This thought was like a thick dark cloud, lingering in his heart and could not be dispelled no matter what.
Eunuch Su, who was standing by, seemed to have seen through Chu Tianlong's thoughts, and hurriedly comforted him in a gentle tone: "Your Majesty is really worrying too much! If the princess was unwilling to recognize you, why would she brave the hardships, travel a long distance, and even brave the wind and snow to come to our Chu State?"
Eunuch Su's words were like a ray of warm sunshine, piercing the darkness in Chu Tianlong's heart and bringing him some comfort.
Chu Tianlong closed his eyes, and the face of Murong Zixi's mother gradually appeared in his mind. The pain deeply buried in his heart was aroused again.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm the waves in his heart. "It's all my fault..." He muttered to himself, his voice full of self-blame and regret.
The years when he lost his memory caused him to miss countless good times, including the woman he loved.
It was precisely because of his own negligence that such disastrous consequences occurred. This endless regret was like an extremely heavy mountain, weighing heavily on his chest.
"Your Majesty, you don't need to blame yourself too much." Eunuch Su spoke again, his tone full of understanding and comfort, "When the Anwei found you, you were seriously injured and unconscious, and you lost your memory after waking up. This was all unforeseen. It's a blessing that you can remember the past now. The princess is smart and will definitely understand your difficulties."
Chu Tianlong slowly opened his eyes, his eyes flashing with determination and hope. "Will Xier really not blame me?" He murmured to himself, as if he was asking himself, or as if he was seeking some kind of confirmation.
At this moment, he seemed to have finally made up his mind to devote all his future time to filling the gaps he had caused to his daughter and strive to rebuild the deep, blood-like father-daughter relationship.
At this moment, the night was getting darker and the entire palace was immersed in silence.
Chu Tianlong stood alone in front of the window, staring at the snowflakes falling from the sky, and fell into deep thought.
Eunuch Su, who was standing by, witnessed this and quietly left the room, fearing that he would disturb the emperor who was thinking.
On the other side, Murong Zixi was leaning leisurely on the intricately carved little flower couch.
She was surrounded by a faint scent of elegant incense. Her figure seemed a little lazy, and even her fingertips showed a sense of tiredness after a long journey.
Just at this moment, Yuda walked slowly into the house with light and steady steps.
In his hands he held a tray steadily, on which were placed exquisite snacks and a pot of fragrant hot tea that had just been brewed.
Coming up to Murong Zixi, Yu Da said softly, "Master, please have some tea and snacks." His voice was low and gentle, with a hint of respect.
Murong Zixi tilted her head slightly gracefully, and a trace of tenderness as gentle as water flashed across her beautiful eyes.
She raised her slender, white jade-like hand lightly, like a blooming lotus, and carefully took the teacup that exuded a warm scent.
Then, she slightly opened her cherry-like red lips and gently took a sip of the tea in the cup, carefully feeling the rich, mellow taste and the subtle sweetness of the tea.
The faint tea fragrance seemed to turn into wisps of soft smoke, rising and lingering in the air. This fresh and pleasant fragrance seemed to have a magical power that could temporarily dispel the exhaustion and worries deep in Murong Zixi's heart.
"How are Xiaocui and Xiaolu?"
After hearing this, Yu Da replied, "My lord, Xiao Cui and Xiao Lu accidentally caught a cold, but fortunately their condition is relatively mild. Yu Si has personally checked their pulses and prescribed medicine for them. In my opinion, it won't take long for them to fully recover."
When Murong Zixi heard this, she couldn't help but let out a sigh. Her originally relaxed brows wrinkled slightly, revealing a hint of helplessness that was difficult to conceal.
That's right. The carriage was constantly bumping and shaking along the way. Even she couldn't help but feel unbearable aches and pains all over her body, not to mention Xiao Cui and Xiao Lu, the two maids who knew no martial arts at all.
"Oh! These two silly girls are so stubborn. They insisted on coming with me. Now they are suffering." Although her tone contained a hint of blame, the deep love contained in it was more and more obvious.