Happy Spring Every Year

Lanhua Pavilion.

When Prince Rui Zhao Huailang returned from outside, Princess Rui and the young prince were not in the pavilion.

The servant who had received instructions long ago hurried forward and said respectfully, "Your Highness, the princess has brought the prince to the Zhuhua Pavilion to pay a visit to the Empress Shufei."

"The princess has said that lunch today will be served at Zhuhua Pavilion. If the prince returns, he can go there on his own."

Zhao Huailang waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "Everyone go down."

The palace ladies in the pavilion filed out one after another.

Zhao Huailang walked to the table in three or two steps, picked up the warm tea on it and drank it all in one gulp, then he reluctantly suppressed the depression and unwillingness in his heart.

He finally found an opportunity to see her, but she avoided him like the plague and even said such cruel words.

It was clearly him who met her first, much earlier than his brother, and he was even ready to ask his father to grant them a marriage...

There was no way she didn't understand his feelings.

Thinking of this, Zhao Huailang put the teacup heavily on the table.

"Your Majesty."

At this time, someone called out from outside the house.

If Shen Jiasui saw him, he would recognize him at a glance. This person was the master who drove the car for Prince Rui at the gate of the Imperial College.

Zhao Huailang turned around after hearing this, the cold expression on his brows slightly softened, "Lu Yao, come in."

Lu Yao stepped inside, leaned close to Zhao Huailang's ear, and whispered, "Your Highness, as you expected, they have indeed sent people to keep an eye on us. They should have received the news by now."

Zhao Huailang raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and the resentment he had just shown for not being able to love someone had completely disappeared in front of outsiders.

He slowly retreated to the table and sat down, a thoughtful look flashed across his face, and then the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

"At this moment, Third Brother is probably... a little panicked."

Lu Yao couldn't help but look puzzled when he heard this, but he was a man of discretion and didn't ask any questions.

But Zhao Huailang obviously trusted him very much, and said calmly: "Very few people know about what happened between me and Ajin back then. Third brother was just a follower beside the emperor at that time, so naturally he had no way of knowing."

"That's why he set up such a scheme in Prince Rong's mansion, intending to frame Ah Jin and put the blame on me at the same time."

"Now that he knows my feelings for Jin, he will naturally realize how foolish that plan was."

"He simply...has clearly revealed his evil ambitions to Jin and me."

The Ajin that Zhao Huailang mentioned was none other than the Crown Princess Xi Yujin.

Speaking of this, Zhao Huailang seemed a little dazed.

After the incident at Prince Rong's mansion, A Jin actually dared to let her third brother get close to Ye'er. Was she too patient, or did she suspect that what happened that day was really done by him?

Seeing that King Rui had not concealed anything from him, Lu Yao felt extremely honored and could not help but boldly ask:

"Your Highness, does His Royal Highness the Prince of Xiang really...have that heart?"

Hearing this, Zhao Huailang couldn't help but chuckle.

"Lu Yao, you are a man of the world after all."

"From ancient times to the present, which prince has not dreamed of ascending to the top in one step? Especially now that the throne of the Eastern Palace is vacant, as long as he takes that step, everything will be completely different from now on. Which prince can remain indifferent?"

"Look at Uncle Rong. You only see his boundless glory and immense wealth. How could you possibly know how he lives with the emperor, facing a dangerous situation and treading on thin ice?"

"The emperor's uncle and his family can't even take a single step out of the imperial city. Where is the emperor..."

Having said that, Zhao Huailang gently turned over the teacup beside him, turned it upside down, and his eyes gradually became meaningful.

It is said that the Emperor seemed to like Uncle Rong more back then. What a pity, because my father was more clever in his methods.

The emperor's uncle loves his children deeply and is unwilling to let them suffer any injustice. He has been picky over the years, and the prince is already eighteen years old, but he still hasn't found a wife.

I hope the emperor's uncle won't make a mistake. He should be very careful in choosing the Crown Prince's Consort...

Since the prince was so sure, Lu Yao no longer had any doubts, but this was followed by deeper confusion.

"But Your Highness, His Royal Highness Prince Xiang's chances of winning are not even as good as His Royal Highness the Grandson of the Emperor. Even so, does he still want to fight?"

"In my opinion, it is better to be honest and live like Prince Rong in the future, rather than being doomed to eternal damnation."

When Zhao Huailang heard this, he paused tapping the bottom of his cup and said calmly, "Yes, I'm also very curious. What does Third Brother rely on?"

"So... doesn't this give him a chance?"

Lu Yao raised his head suddenly when he heard this.

So, when the prince went to look for the Crown Princess today, did he do it on purpose to let His Royal Highness Prince Xiang see him?

If His Royal Highness Prince Xiang really wants to take action, the Crown Princess will be in a difficult situation...

What does the prince think of the Crown Princess?

Lu Yao couldn't understand it, and at this moment he couldn't help but laugh at himself. He was indeed a man of the world.

If it weren't for repaying the prince, he would never step into such a vortex, calculating everywhere and making himself look like a fool.

There was silence in the pavilion for a while. At this time, Zhao Huailang lowered his eyes slightly and couldn't help but look at his right palm resting on his leg.

Just now, he had used this hand to tightly grasp her wrist, approached her, and questioned her.

This was the first time in a long time that he was so close to her, so close that it seemed as if he had claimed her as his own.

A Jin, you betrayed me first. I told you long ago that you would come back to me eventually.

This is a risky move, you have no choice but to accompany me.

I am despicable and greedy, I want both you and the throne!

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Zhuhua Pavilion.

Emperor Sheng was going to have lunch with the eldest princess and Prince Rong. Concubine Shu served Emperor Sheng well and helped him take a short rest, then she respectfully sent him away.

She felt a little tired, even though she had been accompanying the emperor for more than twenty years, but every time she faced the emperor, she never dared to relax for a moment.

At this time, whispers were heard outside, and soon a chubby child came in staggering. It was the Prince of Rui who had just learned to walk.

Concubine Shu's eyebrows curved, and all her tiredness disappeared in an instant. She leaned over and picked up the young master Zhao Yuanmu.

At this time, Princess Rui, Zhen Hanyi, came gracefully, knelt down and called out, "Mother."

"Hanyi, come and sit down."

Concubine Shu had a smile on her face. Zhen Hanyi was a relative of Concubine Shu's mother, Madam Cui, and was the princess chosen by Concubine Shu for Zhao Huailang after careful selection.

She looked back and saw that Zhao Huailang had not come with her. She frowned slightly and asked, "Where is Lang'er?"

Zhen Hanyi was born extremely beautiful, but at this moment a hint of resentment appeared between her brows.

The Concubine Shu took one look and her expression changed in shock.

"Could it be that Lang'er—"

Zhen Hanyi didn't dare to nod, but just sat down beside the couch and gently teased her ignorant son.

Seeing this, Concubine Shu was completely confused and was so angry that she almost bit her teeth to pieces.

Lang'er, this bastard kid, is he trying to kill himself?

After learning from His Majesty this morning that Lang'er had concealed the matter of Prince Rong's Mansion from her, she developed a strong sense of crisis, always feeling that this hidden danger would eventually lead to disaster.

Now it seems that his son has reached the point where he can no longer control his emotions!

No, Lang'er is a man who is going to achieve great things. How can he let bad things happen to a woman who lost her husband early?

It seems that as a mother, she can no longer sit and wait for death!