After I got into the drama, I led the plot astray

Zheng Bang's words made Zheng Xian's eyes a little red and wet.

After a while, Zheng Xian said, "It was my father who was inconsiderate and made Xiao Qi suffer."

Zheng Bang said happily: "I didn't blame my father. Instead, I saw the true nature of people. From now on, I will learn from my brother the crown prince and Ah Man and be an upright person."

Zheng Xian nodded and said, "Xiao Qi has grown up."

Zheng Bang looked at Zheng Xian and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Zheng Xian said, "Xiao Qi, if you have anything to say, just say it. There's no need to be so reserved."

Zheng Bang lowered his head and said uneasily, "I will study hard and never cause trouble again. Father, can you please let me visit my mother?"

After hearing this, Zheng Xian looked at Zheng Bang with a strange expression.

Zheng Bang thought he had said something wrong, and said hastily, "Father, I just miss my mother, and I have no other intentions. It doesn't matter if it doesn't work. In the future, I will work harder and strive to become an excellent person like my brother, the crown prince. By then, it won't be too late for you to agree to my request."

Zheng Xian was both amused and angry. This idiot was becoming more and more like Ah Man, speaking without thinking. There was only one prince, and if he was comparing himself with the prince all day long, wouldn't that be an attempt to usurp the throne if someone with ulterior motives heard it?

Zheng Xian said: "Then follow me."

Zheng Xian's expression was a little serious, and he suddenly said something that made no sense, which made Zheng Bang stunned. He widened his eyes and asked, "What?"

Zheng Xian said to Wei Yi, "Carry Xiao Qi on your back and go together."

After Zheng Xian finished speaking, he turned and left.

Wei Yi hurried over and carried Zheng Bang on his back. Zheng Bang was so anxious that he shouted, "Father, where are you going?"

Wei Yi said quickly, "My dear prince, please speak softly. His Majesty went out quietly without telling anyone. If you shout so loudly and someone hears you, it will be a big trouble!"

Zheng Bang covered his mouth with his hand and dared not say another word.

Zheng Xian got on the sedan chair, and Wei Yi carried Zheng Bang on his back and followed the sedan chair all the way.

The further north you go, the fewer houses there are, and the more desolate it appears.

Zheng Bang had never been to the so-called "cold palace". The increasingly desolate scene before him made him feel panic for no reason. He hugged Wei Yi's neck tightly, lowered his head on Wei Yi's shoulder, and dared not raise his head, as if he would be taken away by the evil ghost in the dark if he raised his head. His hands and feet were cold and his breathing was rapid.

Zheng Bang was protected too well by Concubine Liu, and he lived a carefree life, never knowing what sorrow was. But when all his wealth and glory were lost, he thought of the kindness of his mother and realized the value of family affection.

Zheng Bang had thought about visiting his mother in the cold palace, but he didn't have the courage to take that step. He lived in fear every day, afraid that he would be even more sad if he saw his mother not living well.

Now as he looked at the scenery around him, he suddenly realized that his father was taking him to see his mother!

Zheng Bang's tears fell all of a sudden. Ah Man once said that a real man would bleed but not cry, but he couldn't help it and just wanted to cry his heart out.

People say that the royal family is ruthless, but his father did not abandon him, and his brother the crown prince did not despise him, and this sudden happiness moved him to the point of being overwhelmed.

Zheng Bang's sobbing finally alarmed Zheng Xian in the sedan chair. Zheng Xian rubbed his swollen and painful forehead and asked, "Why is Xiao Qi crying?"

"Your Majesty, I am so happy that I can finally see my mother." Zheng Bang shrugged his shoulders. He didn't dare to cry or speak loudly.

Zheng Xian's hard heart seemed to have a crack slowly expanding. After a moment's silence, he said, "Xiao Qi, have you ever blamed your father for separating you and your son?"

Xiao Qi wiped away her tears and said honestly, "When life was too difficult at the beginning, I also complained, but after meeting the Crown Prince and Ah Man, I figured it out. Mother must have made a mistake and was banished to the cold palace. I must learn my skills well, and when I grow up and have the ability, I will take mother back."

Zheng Xian sighed helplessly. He had no idea what kind of magic potion this silly son had given to the Crown Prince and A'man to make him so obedient. But how many concubines who were sent to the cold palace could walk out of the cold palace alive?

This foolish son had only experienced a few cruel things in the world. If he fell, his power was taken away, and he was forced to abdicate, I'm afraid the entire imperial city would be soaked in blood. How could he survive? He even wanted to take his mother back!

But fools have their own blessings. I hope he can live to see the day when the prince safely succeeds to the throne.

Thinking of this, Zheng Xian said: "Then Xiao Qi should work hard. Don't let me down."

Zheng Bang nodded heavily and said with a serious face: "Don't worry, father, Xiao Qi will definitely work hard."

The cold palace is usually a remote and desolate place in the imperial palace, and the scene here often gives people a feeling of bleakness and coldness.

Some of the small courtyards with separate doors are covered with vines, the roof tiles are broken, and the yards are overgrown with weeds. When a cold wind blows, a strange "woooo" sound is made, as if a wild ghost is passing by, which makes people's hearts beat wildly.

Zheng Bang hugged Wei Yi tightly, his voice trembling: "Chief Wei, is there a ghost here?"

The cold palace to the north of the imperial palace has many courtyards, at least dozens of them. It is hard to count how many concubines have died here throughout the dynasties. And the number of wronged souls of those deceased concubines must also be countless.

But Wei Yi comforted him: "Don't be afraid, Seventh Prince. With His Majesty here, no matter how many evil spirits there are, they will not dare to approach."

Zheng Bang thought of Zheng Xian's majestic and cold eyes, and felt that what Wei Yi said made a lot of sense. Even if there were evil ghosts, they would probably take a detour when they saw his father.

The patrols in the cold palace did not decrease because of its desolation. On the contrary, due to the shortage of guards in each courtyard and the fear of foreign enemies sneaking in, the number of patrols increased and the shifts became more frequent.

Zheng Bang felt more at ease watching the patrol teams passing by. But it was pitch black here, unlike the East and West Palaces, which were brightly lit as soon as night fell, showing the atmosphere of fireworks. This place was quiet and deserted, there was not even a lantern at the gate of the courtyard, and the patrol team relied on carrying the wind lantern to patrol everywhere.

Zheng Bang still hugged Wei's neck tightly and said, "General Manager Wei, I'm still afraid."

A nine-year-old child was already quite heavy, and Wei Yi dared not breathe while carrying Zheng Bang on his back. Now he was being strangled by Zheng Bang, and he felt that he was about to die. Fortunately, at this moment, the sedan bearer in front of him whispered, "Your Majesty, Concubine Liu has arrived at the cold palace."

There were finally two lanterns hanging in the courtyard where Leng Fei lived. Although they were not very bright, they looked particularly conspicuous in the dim long street.

There were two guards guarding the gate of the courtyard. They stood straight and upright without looking around. Even though there was no one supervising them, they dared not slack off in the slightest.