xymnovel Chapter 1245: Using What He Taught Me Against Him
Chapter 1245: Using What He Taught Me Against Him
These words, resonate with certainty.Bai Zhi’er is certain that at this moment, she sees in the young emperor’s eyes his determination to save the country.
She is a princess who also helped her father in revitalizing the desolated Great Chu.
Thus, Bai Zhi’er understands Xie Yu’s feelings.
Back in those days, Xie Yu’s situation was likely much worse.
He had no one behind him, the former Emperor and Empress died early, leaving him to rely on himself alone.
The only relative he could depend on, his uncle, was killed by the design of the Regent King.
These years, he must have endured countless hardships.
Bai Zhi’er looked at him: "Then, in your eyes, is there anyone in the Yuan Residence who deserves to live?"
"Live?" Xie Yu’s voice was somewhat hoarse, carrying the remnants of emotional agitation.
"I never thought of letting them die." He slightly lifted his chin, his gaze dark and solemn, showing he wasn’t joking.
Bai Zhi’er looked at him in surprise.
Xie Yu hated the Yuan Residence so much, tormented them, yet surprisingly didn’t wish them dead?
She was a bit confused.
Xie Yu lowered his thick black eyelashes, speaking somewhat distractedly:
"He was indeed hateful, but I also remember his kindness."
"When I was five, the former Emperor hadn’t passed away yet, and he lamented that I was not clever enough compared to the other princes, saying that although I was born of the Empress, I had no fortune to be a Crown Prince."
"The former Emperor punished me to kneel in the snow for an hour in reflection, and it was the Regent King who knelt beside me in the snow."
"I cannot forget the way he pleaded bitterly for me; nor can I forget the bruises on his knees from being frozen in the snow."
Bai Zhi’er was surprised: "He was once good to you?"
Xie Yu nodded: "He was my teacher, from the age of two he was my main tutor, always accompanying me."
"In the midst of the former Emperor’s harsh criticisms, I became increasingly sensitive, and it was the Regent King who encouraged me, teaching me strategies and knowledge."
"At that time, I thought that one day if I became Emperor, I would elevate him to the highest teacher."
"Yet, I never imagined that when I truly became Emperor, I would use what the Regent King taught me against him."
Bai Zhi’er felt more complicated emotions, and fell into silence.
Using his life’s teachings against him.
Xie Yu’s feelings toward the Yuan Residence cannot be simply defined.
"I am grateful for the Regent King’s past care and protection, but I resent why he has become like this?"
"Power changes one’s nature; though I hate him, I never intended to take his life."
As he spoke, he stood up, walked to the bookshelf, opened a secret compartment, and took out a royal decree.
"This is something I drafted long ago; there’s no harm in telling you."
"I plan to exile their family, there will be designated personnel taking care of them along the way, so there’s no need to worry about them starving or freezing; once they arrive in the Extreme North, there are residences and servants arranged by me."
"As a teacher, I will ensure he enjoys his old age, but as an official, his crimes are too severe; his impressive titles and fortunes, I must reclaim."
He handed the decree to Bai Zhi’er.
Bai Zhi’er glanced at it, her expression growing more complex.
She stared fixedly at Xie Yu, suddenly feeling a trace of compassion for him.
This little Emperor has planned a retreat for the Yuan Residence.
Even though the Regent King lost his original heart in the struggle for power against the Emperor, causing the Emperor to almost become crippled!
It can be imagined that when the Regent King caused Xie Yu to fall from the horse, he truly wished the little Emperor dead.
If only the little Emperor died, he would have a legitimate reason to ascend the throne.
Yet, Xie Yu did not dwell on any of this.