lcionline Chapter 214 Extra (1) Parallel World 19
Chapter 214 Extra (1) Parallel World 19
Chapter 214 Extra (1) Parallel World 19
"Mother...Mother, what are you saying?"
Lu Yuxu was so shocked he could barely speak, his eyes filled with disbelief. He wondered if he had misheard, or if he was still dreaming.
But Bai Qiongzhu ruthlessly shattered his illusions.
"I'm telling you, pack your things and hurry up and take your father's place. We're going to travel the world soon."
Zitong still remembers me complaining to her about not being happy on the throne. Zitong was worried that I was overworked. Zitong wanted to go out with me and spend some time alone with me...
Your Highness loves me!
"Do not--"
What interrupted Emperor Longyun's agitated emotions was the Crown Prince's desperate cry.
Lu Yuxu was devastated. He looked at Emperor Longyun with hopeful eyes, trying to get support from his father, who was also dumbfounded.
"Father! Please say something, Father!"
What did I say? I must be crazy to side with you!
I can leave this wretched place, I don't have to see those annoying old men anymore, I can sleep soundly until dawn, I'm free! Hahahaha!
"I think it's excellent!"
Emperor Longyun slammed his hand on the table and stood up. He turned around and tightly grasped Bai Qiongzhu's hands, his face beaming with happiness. "Zitong is indeed of one mind with me!"
Lu Yuxu staggered back two steps, refusing to accept this cruel reality.
He's only twenty years old! He's barely three hundred months old, not much older than my own son! Why should he bear such a huge burden?
His life has only just begun!
Lu Yuxu made a last-ditch effort, "Father...Mother...weren't we supposed to be criticizing Xiao Wu today...?"
Lu Yuxi, who had been watching the show from afar, quickly took sides, abandoning his elder brother who had recently been on his side, and righteously and sternly rebuked him: "Why does Your Majesty talk around the subject and pretend to be confused to refuse Father and Mother? As a son and as a subject, you should obey Father's decree!"
With that, Lu Yuxi turned around and bowed to Emperor Longyun.
"Father! Your son will obey your name and support all your decisions. Your Majesty and Mother's actions are truly wise, and your son is in awe!"
Traitor...traitor!
I was just speaking up for you!
Betrayed and humiliated by his own younger brother, Lu Yuxu fell into utter despair. He looked around the hall and saw enemies everywhere he looked.
Emperor Longyun was extremely satisfied.
He watched with great interest for a while as Lu Yuxu looked utterly listless, then praised his sensible youngest son with his eyes. In that instant, he felt completely at ease, inside and out.
"Alas, I knew it! The palace has been filled with a fresh atmosphere and harmony these past few days, a very auspicious sign, a symbol of good fortune, foreshadowing that joyous events will surely occur during this period. Zitong, look, hasn't this joyous event arrived today?"
Bai Qiongzhu glanced at him but didn't reply.
Emperor Longyun was not discouraged by the lack of cooperation; he was still delighted and wanted to put the matter into practice on the spot.
"Zitong, you may not know this, but I also summoned the Imperial Observatory and Lin Shihe today. They both said that this year the weather has been favorable, everything has gone smoothly, and good days are springing up like mushrooms after the rain. In my opinion, why don't we issue an edict today, choose the nearest day, and directly order the Crown Prince to ascend the throne?"
You really can just spout nonsense! So you think that luck, feng shui, celestial phenomena, and Taoist magic are all things you can make up however you want?
Lu Yuxu gritted his teeth in hatred, but he was powerless to resist and could only helplessly watch Emperor Longyun make arrangements with great interest.
Fortunately, although Emperor Longyun was unreliable, Bai Qiongzhu still retained some maternal love.
She gently elbowed Emperor Longyun, who was still immersed in happiness, and spoke disapprovingly.
"What nonsense are you talking about? You can't just step down like that."
Lu Yuxu raised her hopeful face.
"There are still many things that need your arrangement. Let's wait a little longer, until next autumn, which will be the perfect time."
Lu Yuxu coldly looked away.
"Another year!" Emperor Longyun said somewhat reluctantly. "I think things are fine now. We can go out with Xiao Wu..."
Lu Yuxi, the opportunist, revived at the opportune moment, moving among various forces to protect her own interests. "How could I possibly disturb Father and Mother's enjoyment and become the kind of person who attracts dislike? Let's wait and see, so that Father can make proper preparations and avoid causing Mother any suffering later."
I don't want to be with you.
Stay away from me, thank you.
No one knew what Lu Yuxi was thinking, and Emperor Longyun didn't realize his true intentions either. He was still reluctant and hesitated.
Bai Qiongzhu sighed, gently patted his hand, and gently comforted him, "Let's wait another year. Although Xiao Wu doesn't mind, the Empress Dowager can't really die this year. We have to let her hold on until after the New Year. The inner palace and the court can't be sorted out in a day or two. It will also take some time for Yu Xu and the Crown Princess to get the hang of things."
"Let Xiao Wu go and scout ahead for us. We can leave next year."
Lu Yuxi spoke up decisively: "What Mother says is absolutely right!"
Lu Yuxu chimed in, "Don't rush, don't rush at all. It'll be enough to have Xiao Wu scout out the area for ten or eight years!"
Bai Qiongzhu immediately glared at Lu Yuxu.
Lu Yuxu, having given up all hope, shamelessly pretended not to see it.
With the combined persuasion of his beloved wife and young son, Emperor Longyun pondered for a moment and finally agreed.
"Okay, next year."
I'm heartbroken. Why didn't I think of this method before? If I had thought of it earlier and prepared for it sooner, wouldn't he have been able to leave much earlier?
such a pity.
*
Bai Qiongzhu went berserk.
In less than half an hour, the noble Crown Prince of Changping was utterly defeated and humiliated. When he was thrown out of Fengyi Palace, Lu Yuxu's mind was still in a daze. He felt as if everything that had happened that day was a dream, and he was completely disoriented.
Because Lu Yuxi took sides in time, Emperor Longyun kept her behind and praised her a couple more times before she came out.
As he stepped out of the palace gate, he saw Lu Yuxu standing in the courtyard with his hands behind his back.
"The senior Lin You once told a story in the history books: 'Xiang Zhuang danced with his sword, but his intention was to kill Liu Bang.' Today, I have witnessed it myself."
Having just betrayed his brother, Lu Yuxi felt unusually guilty and afraid, and stood rooted to the spot, not daring to step forward.
"I thought it was just a trivial matter, why would it trouble the Empress Dowager to take action? It turns out she was after me."
As Lu Yuxu spoke, he slowly turned to look at his beloved younger brother, his words dripping with sarcasm.
"Why are you so nervous? Weren't you quite talkative when you betrayed me? Say something!"
Lu Yuxi's eyes darted away, her hands unconsciously twisting together behind her back, stammering, "I...my younger brother..."
He couldn't explain it clearly for a long time.
Lu Yuxu wasn't angry; he simply waved his hand to interrupt him and asked calmly.
When did you leave the capital?
"...the tenth of next month"
"Oh—there are still about twenty days left. That should be enough."
Lu Yuxi couldn't contain her curiosity, "Enough for what?"
His Highness the Crown Prince smiled gently, his elegance unparalleled. "It's enough for me to learn from Lin Shihe, so that my dearest younger brother can also experience Lin Shiming's life."
I may not be able to take revenge on my father and mother, but dealing with you, my troublemaking little brother, is a piece of cake.
"..."
Lu Yuxi's face fell.
"Let's go." Lu Yuxu said gently. "Your brother is also very reluctant to part with you. Before you leave the capital, you should eat and live with your brother. Let's have a good chat and get to know each other better, so that you won't forget me after you leave."
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