jdhmnovel Chapter 214: Resentment, Resentment in the Previous Life
Chapter 214: Resentment, Resentment in the Previous Life
Apart from the concubines in the harem, she really couldn't imagine who else could have offended enough to be confined by the emperor.
The old lady has been living in Qingzhou, so naturally she doesn't know who is left in the harem.
The old lady's face was extremely grim. She grasped Minister Lin's arm tightly and said in a low voice, "Son, I will not stop pushing you. You must not let it get over with. If the Emperor finds out that you are thinking about the Empress in the Harem, it will be a capital crime and the extermination of all your clans. From today on, you will cut off all ties with her and never provoke her again."
Hearing this, Minister Lin couldn't help but frown, looking at the old lady with hesitation, "Mother, what are you talking about? How could I possibly fall in love with a concubine in the harem? The emperor only has the queen by his side now. If I provoke the queen, do I want to die?"
Hearing this, the old lady felt relieved.
"It's good that she's not the Empress of the Imperial Palace. Then whose daughter are you attracted to?"
"Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy." Minister Lin decided not to hide it from his mother anymore and blurted it out.
"What did you say? She's the daughter of the Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy, right?" The old lady's voice kept rising.
Minister Lin immediately spoke up, shattering all the old lady's hopes. "How could a Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy have a daughter? She's only twenty-nine this year."
Hearing this, the old lady instantly slumped down in her chair, looking at Minister Lin with anger in her eyes, "You might as well be interested in the concubines in the harem. At least your sexual orientation is normal. How could you be interested in a grown man? Break up with me right now."
After Minister Lin spoke about this, he actually felt a lot more relieved. "Why break up? It hasn't even started yet. I've been pestering the other party, and they haven't agreed to me yet."
"Our ancestors have never done anything evil, so how could someone like you be born? You don't like good women, but you like men, and you even set your sights on the Imperial Academy's Grand Secretary. You are so unlucky to have met someone like you."
"I was wondering why you haven't gotten married in all these years. It seems you've been plotting something big. You're going to piss me off to death. I can't control you anymore. When I get back, I'll write to your father and ask him to take care of you."
Minister Lin stepped forward and supported the old lady who was gasping for breath. "Mother, it's useless even if you write a letter to father. I just like her. What can I do?"
"You bastard, you are really a bastard from your previous life. Why did I give birth to a thing like you? You're going to piss me off to death." The old lady was so angry that she kept pounding the table.
"You forced me to say that. If you didn't force me, how could I tell you this?" Minister Lin added weakly.
"Go home, go home now and kneel in the ancestral hall until you repent." The old lady picked up the handkerchief beside her and strode out.
Minister Lin added, "Even if mother has to kneel for the rest of her life, I will never give up my love for the Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy."
If the old lady had not been supported by the two little girls, she would have fallen to the ground.
The old lady ignored her son who was following behind her and opened the door with force. The three eavesdroppers were unable to dodge and were bumped into by the old lady.
The old lady did not recognize the three people. After hesitating for two seconds, Minister Lin chased after her. When she saw the emperor and empress, she was just surprised, but after seeing Xiao Cong, Minister Lin's expression changed unpredictably.
Thinking that Xiao Cong is still under house arrest, and not only did he run away, but he also met the emperor, I can't help but worry about Xiao Cong.
Minister Lin didn't have time to think about it and quickly paid his respects to the Emperor and Empress. "Your humble servant greets the Emperor and the Empress."
After hearing these two names, the old lady trembled all over. Now she finally experienced what it meant that walls have ears.
The old lady's legs went weak and she forced herself to salute the emperor and empress.
"Get up."
Xiao Cong was in a daze and had not yet reacted to what Minister Lin said.
Xiao Cong must have been shocked by Minister Lin's bravery, so he didn't let any misunderstandings arise. However, the two of them now faced only two choices: either continue on, or they could no longer even be friends.
Minister Lin glanced at Xiao Cong, his eyes filled with deep worry. He didn't know when Xiao Cong and the Queen Mother came over, or how much they heard. If the words he and his mother said were heard by the Emperor and the Queen Mother, it would probably cause trouble for Xiao Cong.
Minister Lin quickly called the servant over and sent his mother and the other two away first.
Before leaving, the old lady looked at Minister Lin with a complicated expression, fearing that this matter would bring unnecessary trouble to her son.
Xie Ci'an remained silent and took Gu Jianchu's hand as they walked into the private room arranged for them by the waiter.
Minister Lin and Xiao Cong followed closely behind, and before the emperor and empress sat down, they both knelt on the ground.
Minister Lin didn't even look at Xiao Cong, and said bluntly, "My concern for Xiao Cong has nothing to do with you, Lord Xiao. It's all my fault. I beg Your Majesty to punish me."
Xie Ci'an picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip. His calm eyes were devoid of any emotion, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.
Seeing this, Xiao Cong and Minister Lin became more and more nervous.
Xiao Cong looked at Minister Lin beside him with a complicated expression, and clenched his fingers into fists under his sleeves.
We had made it very clear when we broke up, but I didn't expect Minister Lin to be so brave. In fact, isn't this the reason why he hasn't gotten married and had children for so many years?
It's just that their relationship cannot be understood by the world.
Even now, I'm afraid I will be punished by the emperor.
Gu Jianchu broke out in a cold sweat for the two of them. After all, this kind of relationship was not accepted in this era.
Gu Jianchu raised her hand and grasped Xie Ci'an's broad palm, saying in a gentle voice, "Your Majesty, I think Minister Lin is a brave man. Love has no gender distinction. As long as two people are willing, that is enough. It is much better than those who are full of calculations."
Minister Lin didn't expect that the Queen would plead for him, and there was a bit more gratitude in his eyes when he looked at Gu Jianchu.
"Achu is right. You get up first. As long as it doesn't affect the government, you can be with whoever you want." Xie Ci'an was too lazy to get involved in such matters.
It would be of no harm to him if Minister Lin and the Hanlin Academy joined forces.
A hint of surprise flashed across Minister Lin's eyes. Could it be considered that they had made it public?
"Thank you, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, for your support." Minister Lin excitedly kowtowed twice to Gu Jianchu and Xie Ci'an respectively.
Xiao Cong, who had been silent the whole time, spoke up at this moment, "During the period of house arrest, I went out without permission. I beg Your Majesty to punish me."
Minister Lin was so happy that he forgot that Xiao Cong was still under house arrest and sneaked out. There was a bit more worry in his eyes when he looked at Xiao Cong.