Chapter 216.3
Meanwhile, as Li-shi was being taken away from the Yao Family, Emperor Jin’an paid a visit to Qianqing Palace.
No one knew what he discussed with the Emperor Emeritus, but the next day, the Emperor Emeritus summoned Zhao Zhuo into the palace.
Zhao Zhuo hadn’t seen the Emperor Emeritus in a long time. Last time during the New Year’s celebrations, he had been denied an audience, with the excuse that the Emperor Emeritus’s health wasn’t good and needed recuperation.
In reality, Zhao Zhuo knew the Emperor Emeritus wasn’t really unwell; he simply didn’t want to see him. He could hear the laughter, noise, and music from the palace even when he stood outside the hall. In plain terms, he was no longer the favoured grandson of the Emperor Emeritus.
“Let’s see how long your favour lasts!” Many times, Zhao Zhuo had such bitter and jealous thoughts.
Today, the Emperor Emeritus unexpectedly summoned him to the palace, which surprised Zhao Zhuo. He couldn’t help but recall a certain matter, and for a moment, he felt uneasy. However, he quickly dismissed the idea and that it couldn’t be that matter. He had been discreet, and no one should have discovered it.
Upon seeing the Emperor Emeritus seated cross-legged on the kang, all kinds of emotions turned into admiration all over his face. The Emperor Emeritus looked very good, even better than before when he was seriously ill. His eyebrows were relaxed, and his complexion was rosy, which was the result of physical and mental comfort.
“Grandfather Emperor…” His voice was filled with sorrow, grievances, and even confusion, resentment, and other emotions.
When the Emperor Emeritus heard this voice, he couldn’t help sighing. This was probably one of the most meaningful phrases he heard at such an old age. Without exception, these people were nothing good. Of course, this “nothing good” was according to Emperor Emeritus’s perspective.