Free Web NovelChapter 1610: Chapter 9: Utmost Sorrow
No one who has reached their current position through the treacherous political struggles is foolish.
The current attitude of Feng Gu is precisely an extension of Jiang Wuqi’s intentions during his lifetime.
The kindness towards Jiang Wang is not limited to Jiang Wang himself. He treats Jiang Wang well not only because of Jiang Wang’s talents but also because Jiang Wang is aligned with Qi Country, serving Qi. He wishes for a genius like Jiang Wang to be closer to Qi Country, even if Jiang Wang will effectively become an ally of Hua Ying Palace.
His mind is constantly preoccupied with the entire Great Qi Empire.
The Great Qi, where geniuses gather, is Jiang Wuqi’s homeland.
Even when he resolutely faced death, the last he said in front of the Son of Heaven was "there can be no hidden worries in the army," thinking about the grand cause of Qi Country.
Such vision and magnanimity, how can it not move people?
Emperor Qi stared fixedly at Feng Gu for a while, as if seeing, on this Old Eunuch, the person who was gradually moving away and would never look back.
Finally, he turned his gaze back to Jiang Wang, sighing, "Jiang Qing, please forgive a father’s sorrow and doubt. It was my mistake."
Jiang Wang bowed deeply, said not a word, and returned to his position.
The death of Jiang Wuqi has had a tremendous impact on the dragon struggle within the entire Qi Country.
Throughout the palaces, it was originally the Long Life Palace that posed the greatest threat to the Crown Prince.
This is a Prince who has almost no flaws except for the congenital severe illness.
Even a fatal flaw like cold poison was masked by his capabilities and disposition, making it almost unnoticeable for a long period of time. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
It was clearly an unsolvable problem for anyone, yet many believed, before Jiang Wuqi truly died, that he would definitely overcome it.
He would indeed give people such confidence.
And at the moment of Jiang Wuqi’s death, the balance of this dragon struggle in Qi Country suddenly underwent a whole new change. The Crown Prince, being from the Eastern Palace, needed to re-establish his position.
But as a benevolent Eastern Palace Crown Prince, he ought to be amiable towards his siblings. Today, being so saddened by his brother’s death, how could he confront anyone? frёewebnoѵēl.com
The Queen also has familial bonds, and it is impossible for her to be entirely distant. But why could she sit back and let He Zhen be punished before, yet today she cannot ignore his humiliation?
This is exactly the reason.
As the birth mother of the Crown Prince, she can solidify his position without affecting his reputation of benevolence.
Casually chastising Jiang Wuyou for an insulted nephew is, at most, a natural expression of human emotions. Teaching her daughter as a mother, what wrong is there?
Yet, if Jiang Wuyou argued back, it would be a sign of disobedience, of not observing decorum. If she yielded, she would be subordinate to the Eastern Palace.
But Jiang Wuyou performed the necessary etiquette, yielded where appropriate, maintaining her demeanor throughout. Her focus, however, remained on He Zhen, handling it skillfully.
In front of Jiang Wuqi’s coffin, even the Queen couldn’t be overbearing and had to let He Zhen "roll."
Being expelled in front of the Great Qi Queen at Jiang Wuqi’s spirit hall, who is the one truly overbearing if the news spreads?
Jiang Wuyou quietly sat next to Jiang Wang. As the respectable Lord Huaying, sitting at the very edge was to show exactly who was in charge and who had the loudest voice here. While she did tell He Zhen to roll, it wasn’t solely her decision...
And the tearful Jiang Wuyong, would he not know that his thoughts were seen clearly by his brothers and sisters? He only sought the Son of Heaven’s empathy.
The Crown Prince embraced him with brotherly affection, leading him to tears, fulfilling his role as a younger brother.
Jiang Wuji, arriving the latest among the siblings, showed deep respect through substantial gifts.
But gifts are useless to the now deceased Jiang Wuqi, and too much would be lavish.
The Queen asked what he sent, casually setting a trap. Jiang Wuji bypassed it lightly with just the word "tribute."
Those in the Tian Family have always led exhausting lives, and the undercurrents here are not hard to discern.
Especially happening in front of Jiang Wuqi’s coffin!
The Son of Heaven was thus enraged.
Jiang Wuqi ultimately fulfilled his duty to the monarch, dying with a clear conscience as a son before him.
His presence today in mourning attire is not simply nostalgia, yet he still has to watch these people quarreling.
How could he not be angry?
However, the succession struggle has only escalated, and up until now... it has been happening with his tacit permission. Without the contention of storms, how can the Jiao Dragon emerge? Without raging winds, how can sturdy pines be revealed?
How could he get angry over this?
Such bitterness and feelings are truly difficult to articulate. The monarch governs the nation, each word and action must be considered carefully. He could only use his questioning of Jiang Qingyang as a way to question his children.
Jiang Qingyang’s response was certainly fierce, yet this kind of sharp-edged young person was exactly what the Son of Heaven needed.
He did not see it as defiance, and his silence was more of an observation.
Observing the various thoughts of each person in this memorial hall.
To rule this Wancheng country, one cannot be slack for a moment.
Feng Gu’s words, though explaining on behalf of Jiang Wang, made him miss Jiang Wuqi even more.
This child, whose fate was preordained even in the womb, just how much had he silently done for this Great Qi Nation?
And the Son of Heaven suddenly realized...
He no longer needed to observe Jiang Wuqi.
Just as Jiang Wuqi had said—
"Now you can trust your son."
The Son of Heaven cannot be without suspicion.
However, this word "suspicion," sometimes as Jiang Qingyang said... "How extreme is the damage?"
Emperor Qi sighed deeply, "Jiang Qing, I retract my earlier words, and ask for your forgiveness for a father’s grief."
Within the memorial hall, it was still silent. However, a storm raged in the hearts of people, an upheaval none could calm.
This Son of Heaven who accomplished the grand cause of the Great Qi Empire actually admitted his mistake!
Who exactly is Jiang Wang?
The Son of Heaven’s hated person, who is being subjected to lingchi at the execution ground right now, Yan Tu, has fought countless battles for the Great Qi over decades and achieved numerous merits, earning a place in the Military Affairs Hall, and overnight became a prisoner without even a chance to meet with the Son of Heaven to explain himself.
