sbdcsierra Chapter 630: 1 Must Reward Shen Yuming
Chapter 630: 1 Must Reward Shen Yuming
However, the Eighth Princess pushed Concubine Zhuang away, turned to the Emperor, and knelt down to beg:
"Father, I know my faults! The past four years of reflection have made me realize my former arrogance. I will never dare to act recklessly again."
Looking at his emaciated daughter, the emperor's anger had long since disappeared. He sighed and said:
"It's good to admit your mistakes and correct them. But you must remember not to do anything wrong again. Your mistakes have hurt innocent people. Go to the Mu family to make amends tomorrow."
"I understand, son." The Eighth Princess nodded in agreement.
The emperor nodded in approval. Seeing the Eighth Princess' sincere attitude, she seemed to have really changed. "You must be tired after the long journey. Go back and rest."
"Yes, Father."
After leaving the Yangxin Palace, Concubine Zhuang held the Eighth Princess's hand tightly and asked with concern: "Qin'er, are you living well in the manor? It's all your fault that you didn't persuade the emperor in time."
The Eighth Princess shook her head, her eyes full of longing and sadness: "Mother, I thought I would never see you and father again. Every minute and every second of my time in the villa was torture. I missed you day and night."
Concubine Zhuang hugged her daughter tightly in her arms, tears streaming down her face: "It's good that you're back. Mother missed you too."
The mother and daughter hugged each other and cried. Aunt Zhao couldn't help crying beside them, feeling filled with emotion.
The Eighth Princess finally came back. The Queen Mother was worried every day, and she couldn't eat or sleep well, just praying for the Eighth Princess to return safely.
After calming down for a while, Concubine Zhuang suggested, "Let's go back to Siqin Palace. Mother asked the imperial kitchen to prepare many dishes that you like."
The eighth princess nodded and walked with her mother, holding her arm.
Looking at the familiar red walls and black tiles, her mood gradually calmed down. Although there were still tears hanging on her eyelashes, there was no sadness in her eyes anymore.
Four years have made her stronger, but her perception of the past has not changed. She believes that she is superior and killing people is not a big mistake.
However, her father's severe punishment forced her to face reality and start to re-examine her behavior.
Returning to the familiar Siqin Palace, the Eighth Princess walked around lightly. Everything here was exactly the same as when she left four years ago.
Her treasured accessories and gorgeous pearl jewelry are all there, still showing the luxury of the past.
She sat quietly in front of the bronze mirror, looking at her reflection in the mirror, with a faint smile on her lips: "I'm back."
Aunt Zhao came in gently and said softly:
"Princess, everything here has not changed. Everything remains the same as when you left. The Queen specifically instructed that no one is allowed to touch it.
I wonder if these arrangements are to your liking? If there is any inconvenience, please let me know. "
"No, this is fine."
The Eighth Princess gently stroked the familiar jewelry box and said lightly.
"Madam Zhao, I want to be alone for a while."
As Nanny Zhao left, the Eighth Princess opened the box full of memories, carefully took out an exquisite hairpin, slowly put it on her head, and looked left and right in the mirror.
Looking at the fair face in the mirror, I couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Ever since the incident at the post station, her face was always covered with dust, and even if she wiped it with a cloth, it was difficult to hide her haggard look.
And now, she has finally regained her true appearance. How she wishes she could let Shen Yuming see her current self right away!
During these four years, her heart has been as cold as iron.
At first, when she was banished to the villa, she hoped that her father would forgive her and call her back.
However, day by day, hope gradually turned into disappointment. Later, she placed her hopes on her mother to plead for her, but all this eventually turned into nothing.
It was not until she met Shen Yuming, the man who didn't know her true identity but sincerely saved her, that her long-frozen heart began to warm up.
The Eighth Princess smiled tenderly at the mirror: "Shen Yuming, I really want to see you soon and let you see me now."
After a long while, she slowly stood up and walked out of the palace.
Concubine Zhuang had already prepared a table of sumptuous dishes for her. Seeing the Eighth Princess coming, Concubine Zhuang waved for her to sit down: "Qin'er, come quickly, these are your favorites."
"Look at how thin you are. You must have suffered a lot in the villa."
As she spoke, Concubine Zhuang couldn't help but shed tears.
The Eighth Princess walked over and held her mother's hand: "Mother, don't cry. It is a great joy that my daughter has returned. Today is a day worth laughing, not crying."
Concubine Zhuang wiped away her tears and smiled as she picked up some food for the Eighth Princess.
After the meal, Concubine Zhuang took the Eighth Princess to look at her carefully: "Come, let me take a good look at you. Tell me how you have been through these four years."
"Mother concubine!"
The Eighth Princess' eyes flickered slightly, and her eyes instantly turned red: "I almost never saw my mother again. On the way back to the capital, I encountered bandits and nearly lost my life."
Concubine Zhuang was shocked when she heard this and held her daughter's hand tightly.
The Eighth Princess hurriedly comforted him, "Fortunately, a man named Shen Yuming rescued me and escorted me back to the capital."
When she mentioned Shen Yuming, a gleam flashed in her eyes and her heart was filled with gratitude.
She decided to ask her father and mother to reward this benefactor well. An outstanding person like him deserves the best reward.
"Mother, I owe Shen Yuming my life. The book says that a drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring. He saved my life, so you must reward him well!"
"Shen Yuming?"
Upon learning that it was this man who saved her daughter, Concubine Zhuang silently memorized the name and said, "I will tell the emperor to give him the due reward."
"Okay." The Eighth Princess nodded and said, "Don't forget to reward Shen Yuming."
"Don't worry, how could you forget the person who saved your life?"
Concubine Zhuang patted the back of her hand gently, and the Eighth Princess finally smiled with relief.
Two days later, the palace sent someone to summon Shen Yuming into the palace.
Shen Yuming had already been prepared, but he still couldn't help but smile with relief when he saw the messenger.
He quickly changed his clothes and went to the palace to pay a visit to the emperor.
In the imperial study, the emperor looked at the young man in front of him and asked, "Are you Shen Yuming?"
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." Shen Yuming bowed respectfully.
The emperor waved his hand to signal him to stand up: "I heard that you saved the eighth princess?"
"Eighth Princess?" Shen Yuming looked up, bewildered.
"When the post station was attacked, you rescued a woman and brought her back to the capital safely," the emperor explained.
Hearing this, Shen Yuming suddenly realized and immediately knelt down: "I didn't know that was the Eighth Princess, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
"Instead of blaming you, I want to thank you for your heroic behavior."
The emperor was very satisfied with Shen Yuming's appearance and attitude, and nodded approvingly.
"I intend to reward you."
Shen Yuming lowered his head humbly: "I dare not take credit for it, I just saved someone along the way."
Seeing Shen Yuming so humble, the emperor admired him even more: "You are able to help the weak, which is exactly the talent the court needs."