That night, Chu Ge lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Chu Chi and Ning Yaxin had just told her that there would be a banquet in the palace tomorrow, and Chu Ge had to be brought along. Chu Ge's mind was in a mess. When he thought about going to the palace soon, he felt a huge stone pressing on his chest. He could not breathe, and he felt very depressed.
The Emperor of East Yao had killed his mother and the entire family of 360 people in the General's Residence. If he did not take revenge, he was not worthy of being a human. Chu Ge hated the Emperor of Eastern Yao to the core. The Emperor of Eastern Yao's evil deeds were clear, and he should be killed.
Chu Ge's so-called father, Ye Yanyue, had been living in the Cold Palace since the day Chu Ge became sensible. During winter, the house was extremely cold. There was no charcoal in the house, and the food he ate was cold. Chu Ge had asked his mother more than once why Dongfang Yu did this.
His mother never answered. She only comforted Chu Ge and Rufeng, telling them not to rely on anyone else. They had to rely on themselves. Every time Chu Ge saw Dongfang Yu, he could only do so during the New Year, and it was still a long distance away from him. Sometimes, when he was called, he would not even turn his head. Chu Ge had never experienced fatherly love since he was young, and he had no feelings for Dongfang Yu.
However, Chu Ge did not hate him. He knew that on the day he ascended the throne, Chu Ge had seen everything. What bullsh * t father? Back then, his grandfather had helped him all the way until he wished him a smooth ascension to the throne. However, he, Dongfang Yu, was ungrateful and despicable.
Chu Ge's heart bled when he thought of that day. However, Chu Ge would take revenge and let the world know about Dongfang Yu's sins. Hatred had allowed Chu Ge to persist until today. As Chu Ge thought about this, the sky started to brighten. However, Chu Ge could not fall asleep no matter what. He did not know how to describe his complicated feelings.
When they met for the first time after five years, Chu Ge told himself that he had to hold back. He could not do anything strange and could not be impulsive. For the safety of Chu Chi and Ning Yaxin, he had to endure it. Chu Ge must not hurt them.
After breakfast, Chu Ge set off with Chu Chi and Ning Yaxin. The power of the Right Minister's Residence was no less than that of the Left Minister's Residence. Therefore, Chu Ge had chosen to stay in the Right Minister's Residence because he thought that he could be closer to the Eastern Glory Imperial Palace in the future and have more opportunities. However, this day had finally arrived. Although Chu Ge could not do anything today, everything was a good start.
"Ge 'er? Ge 'er?" Ning Yaxin called out to Chu Ge.
Chu Ge had been too engrossed in his thoughts just now. He only heard Ning Yaxin call out to her a few times.
"Hey, Mother, are you calling me?" Chu Ge quickly replied.
"Ge 'er, what are you thinking about? But what's on your mind? I felt that you were absent-minded when we were eating just now. You don't look well either. Are you feeling unwell?”Ning Yaxin asked with concern.
" Ah, it's nothing, Mother. Perhaps it was because I knew that I was going to enter the palace today. I've never been to the palace before, so when I think about seeing the Emperor again, I'm a little excited and nervous. I'm afraid that I'll make a fool of myself and embarrass Mother and Father."
"Hahaha, Ge 'er, it's okay. Calm down. When the time comes, you'll follow your mother closely. Nothing will happen. When the time comes, there will be so many people. No one will notice even if you're nervous.”Chu Chi said with a smile.
"Then I can rest assured."
Just like that, they soon arrived at the entrance of the palace. Chu Ge opened the curtain and looked outside. Nothing had changed, just like before. However, Chu Ge had changed and become stronger. The carriage continued to move forward and soon arrived. Chu Ge followed Chu Chi and Ning Yaxin out of the carriage. Ning Yaxin held Chu Ge's hand and said,""Ge 'er, it's fine. Mother is here."
Chu Ge looked at Ning Yaxin, smiled, and nodded.
Chu Ge followed Chu Chi and Ning Yaxin. As Chu Ge walked, he walked around. Chu Ge thought to himself that the palace had not changed much in the past five years. He could even vaguely recognize many of the eunuchs. Chu Chi and Ning Yaxin kept greeting people. As they walked, they arrived at the banquet venue. After entering, Ning Yaxin and Chu Ge sat down and began to introduce the people around them to Chu Ge. There were also many madams who came to chat with Ning Yaxin. They looked at Chu Ge and asked,""This is the Eldest Miss of the Right Minister's Residence, right? She was getting more and more beautiful. The last time he saw her was five years ago, when she was still a little doll.”
"Ge 'er, quickly greet Madam Li."
"Hello, Madam Li."
"Aiya, what a little beauty!"
Just like that, Chu Ge kept greeting and bowing to this lady or that young lady, causing Chu Ge's face to stiffen from smiling. He was really tired. At this time, not far away, Chu Ge felt that someone was staring at him. Chu Ge looked over and saw that it was Nan Xiangting. Chu Ge happily winked at her, but Nan Xiangting stuck out her tongue at Chu Ge.
Chu Ge and Nan Xiangting had not seen each other for a long time. The last time they met was at Nan Xiangting's birthday party. Chu Ge never attended any parties, but she would come to Nan Xiangting's birthday party every year as promised. It was not only because Nan Xiangting had helped Chu Ge before.
Most importantly, Chu Ge felt that Nan Xiangting was one of the few women who was lively and cheerful. She did not care about trifles and was generous. Chu Ge liked the feeling of being with her. He did not have to think about any problems, and he did not have to think for a long time before he dared to speak. It was simple and happy. In these five years, Nan Xiangting had changed a lot, she was now slim and elegant.
"The Emperor has arrived, the Empress has arrived!"
Everyone knelt down and bowed. Chu Ge lowered his head, and Emperor Dongfang Yu walked past him.
"Stand up, there's no need to be so reserved today."
"Thank you, Emperor!"
Everyone returned to their seats." The banquet officially begins," Empress Su Qianyu said.
After a while, the music started playing and the dance started. Everyone was enjoying the song and dance, but Chu Ge could not take it in at all. Chu Ge looked at Dongfang Yu and Su Qianyu. He clenched his fists, and his nails dug deep into his flesh. Chu Ge did not feel any pain.
Su Qianyu sat beside Dongfang Yu. After not seeing each other for a few years, Dongfang Yu and Su Qianyu seemed to be living very comfortably. When Chu Ge thought about how this should have belonged to his mother, Ye Yanyue, and how he could not hold on any longer, he was afraid that if he stayed here any longer, he would not be able to hold it in. Thus, he whispered to Ning Yaxin,""Mother, I think I have a stomachache. I'll go outside to relieve myself.”
"I'll accompany you." Ning Yaxin said.
" No need. I'll ask Shangguan Yan to accompany me. You can stay here in peace." After saying that, Chu Ge took Shangguan Yan out of the hall.
Chu Ge walked and walked like this until he reached the entrance of the Cold Palace. The entrance of the Cold Palace was covered in weeds. It seemed that it had been abandoned for a long time and no one had come. Chu Ge circled around the back and found no one. "Come, let's go in and take a look."”#
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