Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family-Chapter 1081 - 1080: The Knife Remains, but Traces of Man Have Faded
Chapter 1081: Chapter 1080: The Knife Remains, but Traces of Man Have Faded
Zhao Yuanlang burst into hearty laughter!
Although he was dressed in plain clothes and held a straw hat in his hand, his commanding presence was not diminished in the slightest.
"That’s good. Although I came here today for another matter, I also thought to take the opportunity to see how you were doing. You, this child, clearly contracted a serious illness, yet you don’t rest quietly in the mansion; instead, you’re wandering aimlessly. Luckily, you have good fortune with every danger turning into safety, but you must not be careless for this reason and neglect your own health. Understand?"
This earnest admonishment caused Liu Sisi’s eyes to brim with tears.
"Father Emperor..."
Liu Sisi slowly knelt down: "It is Ruyu’s fault! Ruyu should not have run around, causing Father Emperor to worry about Ruyu’s safety while attending to state affairs. Ruyu has been unfilial..."
"Silly child, quickly get up! Father Emperor is already very comforted to see you well and standing here. No more crying now."
Zhao Yuanlang hurriedly consoled her.
The father and daughter embraced and wept bitterly for a while before they each stopped their tears and sat down again.
Liu Sisi caught a glimpse of Zhao Yuanlang’s expression, which seemed like he had something to say but hesitated, and with a quick thought, she promptly got up: "Father Emperor! Ruyu recently learned how to make milk-flavored shredded potatoes and wants to prepare it for Father Emperor to taste. I hope Father Emperor will graciously consent!"
Zhao Yuanlang was immediately overjoyed! He praised Liu Sisi repeatedly: "It is rare to have the opportunity to taste the culinary skills of my royal child, and I certainly wouldn’t refuse. You will have to work hard to cook it, so that I can savor it carefully." ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com
"It is Ruyu’s honor to have Father Emperor taste Ruyu’s cooking. Please wait a moment, Father Emperor, Ruyu will be back shortly."
After receiving Zhao Yuanlang’s gracious consent, Liu Sisi slowly withdrew.
Quietly turning back, she looked at the firmly closed door, her brows slowly furrowing.
When was he planning to see her?
After considering it, she turned leisurely towards the kitchen. There was no rush; there was no need for her to hurry.
Waiting until no one was nearby, Ms. Gao beside her hesitated to speak.
"What is it? If you have something to say, just say it. Why are you hesitating?" Liu Sisi had a lot on her mind and couldn’t stand this kind of behavior.
Just last time Ms. Gao was punished because of a matter concerning her daughter. What was it with her behaving like this again now?
Ms. Gao, understanding Liu Sisi’s temperament, quickly came forward and whispered in her ear.
Liu Sisi’s eyes suddenly widened in shock!
"Is this true?"
"Absolutely true, the old servant would never dare to deceive the Princess!"
Ms. Gao was almost on the brink of swearing an oath.
Liu Sisi’s gaze grew more solemn: "Let’s go! We’ll go and see for ourselves." Having said that, she took the lead and moved forward.
Ms. Gao naturally did not dare to tarry and quickly followed.
Upon entering the backyard, Ms. Gao made sure the doors and windows were secure, then took out a brocade-wrapped object from a hidden spot. Slowly unwrapping it revealed a pitch-black blade gleaming with a chilling radiance. The dark sheath flickered with a cold glow.
With just one glance, Liu Sisi recognized that it was indeed Zuo Xingyu’s commonly used big blade!
Her body swayed, darkness flitted before her eyes, and she hurriedly steadied herself against a nearby table to keep from falling.
"Princess, Princess, are you alright? Princess!"
Ms. Gao was frightened and hurriedly came forward to support her and help her sit down.
"Nothing is wrong, I just... can’t accept this all at once..."
She reached out to grasp the big blade, her trembling fingers spread wide, hanging in the air for a while before slowly descending, touching the frosty cold handle, instinctively wanting to retract her hand but then seizing it again.
Picking it up, she slowly raised it to examine the blade’s pattern in close detail.
For the first time, Liu Sisi was looking so closely at such a weapon; details she had ordinarily overlooked now presented themselves one by one before her eyes.
Unable to help herself, Ms. Gao bent down and whispered: "Princess! This sword was discovered yesterday, but these past days you have always been in and out with Old Master Marquis, and the old servant could never find the right opportunity to tell the Princess. So..."
Liu Sisi slowly examined the big blade and after a while, she slowly set it down, "When you found this big blade, was there anything else discovered?"
"The big blade was discovered behind Old Master Marquis’s residence, where you were staying. The color of the blade matched the wall exactly. There was a trench nearby that created a dead spot with the adjacent wall, which the guards on patrol couldn’t detect. However, the spot was just the right size to put a big blade, so..."
The guards hadn’t been able to find it in time.
"I’m asking if there were any other clues there?"
Liu Sisi turned her head slightly.
"No."
Ms. Gao said confidently, "After hearing the news, I went to look immediately, but didn’t find anything."
"Oh, really!"
Liu Sisi replied indifferently, rewrapped the big blade in brocade, and cradled it in her arms as she stepped out the door.
"Princess, you are...?"
Ms. Gao hurried after her, concerned that if the Old Master Marquis found out, it could cause unnecessary trouble—that was why she hadn’t informed the princess immediately upon finding the blade.
Liu Sisi paused mid-step, "Go and tell the kitchen to make a dish of milk-flavored shredded potatoes. Make sure it is delivered promptly. Oh, and this task must not be taken lightly; oversee it personally. Understand?"
"Under-understood."
Seeing that the princess had no intention of taking her along, Ms. Gao had no choice but to withdraw.
Once Ms. Gao was out of sight, Liu Sisi ran directly to the courtyard with the big blade. Upon entering the courtyard, she didn’t go inside. Instead, she circled to the back of her and Di Yelei’s main bedroom and scanned the area.
She indeed saw the scene Ms. Gao had described.
The dark recess in the corner where the blackish-green bricks met.
She slowly squatted down, imagining the position where he had stood and how he had placed the big blade down.
She still remembered the expression on his face when he first said, "As long as the blade exists, so shall I; if the blade is destroyed, I perish," yet now the blade remained, but his traces had all but vanished.
Could it be...
Her hand could no longer support the weight of the big blade, which slowly slid from her arm and fell to the ground with a clear clang.
"What was that noise? Hurry! Over there."
The guards outside heard the commotion and ran toward this side.
It also startled Liu Sisi, who was lost in her thoughts.
She quickly picked up the big blade and hid it behind her. As she turned around, a line of guards appeared around the corner.
"Princess? Your subordinates pay respect to the princess."
They quickly knelt to greet her.
"Rise, all of you. I was just taking a walk here; you may go now."
"Yes, Princess."
As the guards quietly withdrew, Liu Sisi then picked up the big blade and slowly walked back into the room. After thinking it over, she placed the blade on the most conspicuous spot on the desk, slowly sat down, and stared blankly at the blade.
When Ms. Gao arrived, she found her motionless and staring into space.
"Princess, the snacks are ready. Shall I...?"
"Oh! Bring them up. Hurry! It’s time for us to go too."
After one more glance at the big blade, she turned and strode confidently out of the room.
In the hall, several people were still sitting upright with proper demeanor. Zhao Yuanlang, sitting in the main seat, still had a composed smile on his lips, but the hand that was tapping on the table betrayed his anxious mood at the moment.
