Chapter 1171: 1168: Huo Zixing

Chapter 1171: Chapter 1168: Huo Zixing

But after all, he was his own child, and he had never wished for his death.

After Nanny Song reported the situation,

Huo Zixing instinctively retorted, “Impossible, what does this have to do with Aunt Qiao? It would not have happened if Yan Yi hadn’t roamed about recklessly. What’s more, haven’t there been spies from other families in the residence lately? The one who tripped might very well be someone from outside, deliberately causing chaos in the Princess’ Mansion.”

The Elder Princess looked at him coldly, feeling that once people become biased, there’s no way to bring them back.

If Aunt Qiao were truly kind-hearted, she wouldn’t say a word; but in reality, Aunt Qiao was full of schemes, capable of anything to ensure her son’s inheritance of the title. No one could blame her for being ruthless.

The Elder Princess said, “Perhaps the Commandery Prince should see for himself.”

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Huo Zixing turned and went to the interrogation room.

Shortly after, Huo Zixing came out with a grave expression, looked at Aunt Qiao kneeling in the courtyard, giving him a hopeful look, took a deep breath, and returned to the hall.

“Mother,” Huo Zixing paid his respects to the Elder Princess, “about this matter…”

“You can investigate what really happened. If you can’t prove that person was a spy, you must accept the truth,” she said.

The Elder Princess looked at him. “You now have another chance to ask; I’m giving you this opportunity.”

“You always say I favor Yan Yi, but I am the Elder Princess. In all of Great Chu, primogeniture and class are regarded highly. Do you expect me to defy the imperial court? Or, as a member of the Royal Family, do I have the privilege to cause chaos?” The Elder Princess looked at him with disappointment in her eyes, “Have I ever mistreated her and her son?”

“Initially, it was you who had an affair with her, leading to the birth of an illegitimate elder son. That was your fault. What does Yan Yi have to do with it?”

“Are you going to defy the Emperor’s command?”

“Zixing, you were born into the Royal Family, inherently a Commandery Prince, enjoying all the privileges brought to you by your mother, even your uncle.”

“Sitting in this position, you should bear the corresponding responsibilities. The Royal Family is ruthless, and I hope you understand that,” she said.

Huo Zixing had never heard the Elder Princess speak to him so earnestly, and he felt somewhat guilty. “Mother, it is my failure as a son.”

“What do you plan to do about this matter?” the Elder Princess pressed the issue.

Huo Zixing hesitated, “Mother, Aunt Qiao wouldn’t do such a thing. Maybe… we could confine her for half a year? And forbid her son from coming here.”

“Do you think that’s enough?” the Elder Princess asked, looking at him disappointedly. “These are troubled times. The last incident involving Miss Huo and Miss Qi at the residence has already been inquired about by the Emperor.”

“Today, with Yan Yi’s accident necessitating a visit to the palace for the imperial physicians, it is likely to alarm the Imperial Brother.”

“This matter must be dealt with properly,” she said.

Huo Zixing sighed lightly, “Mother, what do you suggest then?”

“You both like each other, why should I separate you? In fact, since your Imperial Uncle favors the high-yield rice, you should take Aunt Qiao to the Manor outside the city to study grain cultivation. That would well please your Imperial Uncle and settle this matter, making him happy,” the Elder Princess proposed.

Huo Zixing upon hearing this, “But I have absolutely no knowledge about farming.”

“That’s exactly my point. I want you to realize that your status doesn’t come easily, and you should cherish it. Aren’t you willing to even try that? Are you going to misuse your privilege, thinking that everything should be handed to you on a silver platter?” the Elder Princess’s voice turned extremely cold towards the end: “If you really think that way, I might as well discuss it with the Emperor.”