Chapter 558: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 558: Autumn Hunt (1)
Looking at the resolute expression on Chu Heng's face, Xiao Ruiyuan understood that no matter how he tried to dissuade him, he couldn't stop his cousin's determination for revenge. He knew that over the years, Chu Heng hadn't been idle; he had personally cultivated a secret group whose power had now grown to a terrifying extent. Even if he took strong measures, he couldn't stop his cousin's revenge against Consort Lin, Prince Heng, and the Lin family.
The only thing he could do was cooperate with Chu Heng's actions during the autumn hunt. Regardless of whether their revenge succeeded or not, he had to ensure his cousin's safety and help him retreat unscathed.
Seeing through Xiao Ruiyuan's thoughts, Chu Heng wheeled himself over to his cousin, exuding an aura of authority. With a commanding tone, he said, "This time, I will personally avenge our enemies. Hanzhang, you are not to interfere!"
Xiao Ruiyuan's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly as he looked at Chu Heng with a stoic expression, unmoved.
Chu Heng, determined not to let the cousin who had protected him and risked his life for him get involved, softened his expression, as if recalling something. "Regardless of success or failure, someone will have to bear the consequences! I am the Crown Prince of Da Chu; even if Father hates me, the worst punishment would be to strip me of my title and place me under house arrest. But it's different for you. If you get involved, Father will surely force you to take all the blame!"
Pausing for a moment, Chu Heng continued before Xiao Ruiyuan could speak. "I know you don't care, but can you bear to see the century-old foundation of the Wei Yuan Marquis household destroyed by your actions? Even if you truly don't care, could you stand to see Miss Mo heartbroken over you, or completely forget you and marry another man, having children with him?"
Xiao Ruiyuan's previously stoic expression showed a flicker of hesitation at the last sentence. No man wants to see the woman he loves heartbroken because of him, nor does he want to see her completely forget him, marrying another and having children. Just thinking about these possibilities pained his heart and filled him with jealousy towards that hypothetical man, a jealousy so intense it made him want to destroy everything. However, he couldn't bear to watch his cousin take such risks, potentially losing his life.
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Seeing Xiao Ruiyuan's indecision, Chu Heng felt a deep sense of loss mixed with relief. He felt saddened that the cousin he had watched grow up had finally found someone he cared for, making Chu Heng less important in his life. At the same time, he felt relieved that this woman could make Xiao Ruiyuan cautious and considerate of his own safety, bringing him closer to normal human concerns.
This complicated mix of emotions, difficult for others to understand without experiencing it, left Chu Heng feeling oddly satisfied. Although he had long been married, with even a concubine and side consorts, his frail body meant that he could not have children, nor even enjoy the pleasures of intimacy. He was destined to miss out on these fundamental joys of life. However, his cousin, whom he regarded as a brother, could fulfill this part of life, marry, have children, and enjoy familial happiness.
Even though he believed that the woman wasn't a suitable match for his cousin, she had saved his cousin's life and helped him as well. With his limited time left, he couldn't find a more suitable wife for his cousin, but he hoped his cousin's choice was the right one.
Xiao Ruiyuan didn't know Chu Heng's thoughts at that moment, but he could see the genuine concern and longing in his cousin's affectionate gaze. He didn't know what Chu Heng was hoping for, but that look prevented him from voicing any opposition.
Chu Heng, taking this as a sign of agreement, decided not to involve Xiao Ruiyuan in the revenge plot. He then shifted the conversation to other topics, his demeanor noticeably more relaxed.
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