Gifted Bride of the Sinned Prince

“My son is still furious at me,” Zhu Liling said as she sat down on the broad chair, which was a meter away from the study desk of Xiaoming.

“I am not furious at my mother,” Xiaoming said as he took his seat. “The Royal Mother can say that I am upset with her behavior,” he opined.

“I only wanted the good for my son. The Crown Prince has grown up, and I forgot that after a certain age, children do not listen to their parents,” Zhu Liling said, and let out a chuckle, showing her disappointment.

After a long time, both the son and mother sat down together to have a conversation. Xiaoming wanted to calmly make her mother understand what he truly wanted for his marriage.

“Mother, I always listen to you. However, this time, my mother should have seen what I wanted. She knows that my interest in women is different. Being the Prince, especially the Crown Prince, I have seen why young women take an interest in me. Miss Kang Cha Ying was the same. She wasn’t interested in knowing about me. Instead, she was only thinking that she would be the best to be the Crown Princess.”

Zhu Liling nodded her head as he understood the words of Xiaoming. “Xiaoming, I realized what you wanted. If my son doesn’t want it, then it will not happen. Being the first wife of His Majesty, I also got upset when your father fell for Consort Xiuying. I feel good that the Crown Prince wants to have one wife whom he truly wants to love all his life,” she proclaimed.

“It seems my mother is upset about something,” Xiaoming stated and leaned close to his desk.

“I am not. I only recalled a few things about my younger self. I should not be complaining since years have passed. However, when I think about the Crown Prince’s words about having a single wife, I truly feel proud that I am able to inculcate good manners in my son. I only want him to get married to a woman with a strong political background. I gave everything to His Majesty. He also made me the Queen, but the love isn’t as strong as it is for Consort Xiuying.”

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Becoming the Queen, leading the kingdom along with the King wasn’t everything. It was tough to see your husband bringing in many women, thus distributing his love and care.

For Xiaoming, Zhu Liling only wanted one thing. If she made such big sacrifices in her life, then he must become strong not only from the military side but also politically. That’s why she looked for a strong political family that would support Xiaoming till the end.

Xiaoming stood up from his chair and walked up to his mother. He got on his knees and grasped his mother’s hands in his.

“Mother, whoever will become my wife, you will be proud of her too. I know that you want me to become politically stronger. I have found a few who will always support me. One of those is Lóng Wei. When this kingdom began, the King’s only companions were his two brothers. It wasn’t a political marriage that gave him strength. It was him and his brothers. I will do the same and will prove to you how strong I am,” Xiaoming pronounced.

His words assured the Queen, but at the same time, made her wonder why he suddenly thought that Lóng Wei would support him. Moreover, she was curious to know if Xiaoming had found anyone because the one-month period would soon be over.

“Monk Yuze showed me a path. I don’t want to judge Brother Lóng Wei anymore, yet I want to see him as someone who would only help me grow this kingdom into a beautiful and prosperous place,” Xiaoming excitedly said and smiled.

“When did Monk Yuze talk with my son? I am surprised to hear about it,” Zhu Liling said, while being delighted.

“Monk Yuze talked to me the day he returned,” Xiaoming replied.

“I don’t trust Lóng Wei,” Zhu Liling remarked.

“He never once did anything bad to your son,” Xiaoming stated. “We brothers were cold to him because of the prophecy. However, Monk Yuze told me that the prophecy holds a different meaning which no one saw.” He made her mother aware of the words which Yuze had told him.

Zhu Liling squinted her eyes in suspicion. Yuze never said anything before, so why now? She didn’t say anything to Xiaoming as it could lead to another argument between them, which she didn’t want. She caressed the head of Xiaoming and gave him a smile.

“Crown Prince, I have seen a woman for you. You should meet her once. You may like her. She is down to earth and humble,” Zhu Liling finally said about the proposal that the State Council Head had forwarded to her.

“Mother, I have found someone with whom I will marry.” Xiaoming politely refused to see the woman which his mother wanted.

“Who?” Zhu Liling waited for Xiaoming’s response.

“I cannot tell you now, Mother. I will marry her only. I request my Mother not to ask anymore questions about it because I will not answer,” Xiaoming said while carrying a menacing grimace.

Zhu Liling hummed and pulled her hand back from her son’s head. “I will patiently wait for the Crown Prince to tell me about the woman he has finally found. I would love to see my daughter-in-law soon. I am eager for the grand marriage of the Crown Prince,” she stated and smiled brightly.

The smile and the encouraging words of Zhu Liling soothed Xiaoming. He would not stay quiet this time and fight for his happiness with both his mother and father. He had promised Liu Jin Yu that he would come to see her and decided to meet her in the evening, even if he got caught.

Zhu Liling took his leave after a while and asked Xiaoming not to take stress related to the kingdom’s work.