The Female Lead Decides to Act Wickedly

Chapter 1252 - 468: Palace Schemes Pale in Comparison to Rebellion (Part 5)_2

At that time, the medicine was really bitter, and the preserves were truly sweet.

It seemed to sweeten his heart; even after almost ten years, Emperor Yongcheng still recalled it vividly.

At this moment, seeing Zheng Nianer kneeling on the ground aggrievedly, with her knees hurting so much that cold sweat dripped down, yet still being reprimanded to admit her wrongs by Lady Hu.

The beautiful and warm images of childhood instantly flashed in his mind. Emperor Yongcheng wiped away Zheng Nianer’s tears and helped her up.

Zheng Nianer wanted to stand up, but feared her mother’s outburst, so she cast a pleading look at Emperor Yongcheng.

Seeing the familiar little expression, Emperor Yongcheng was once again stirred by past memories.

He couldn’t help but curl his lips in a smile and habitually defended Zheng Nianer: "Wet nurse, don’t blame Nianer. I know she didn’t mean it!"

After all, it was just calling the Empress Dowager an Old Witch.

Actually, in his childhood, Emperor Yongcheng was also forced by his mother to study and do things he didn’t like, and secretly cursed as well.

That Zheng Nianer dared to be so bold was also because of him!

"Nianer cares about me and wants to stand up for me!"

Reflecting on the past, Emperor Yongcheng’s mind was filled with these early images, making his heart exceptionally soft.

The awkward predicament and anger from Empress Dowager He’s sudden "pulling out the ladder" and putting him on a difficult spot eased greatly because of the "conflict" between Lady Hu and her daughter.

Emperor Yongcheng abandoned his interests and returned to his emotions.

Suddenly feeling that if he married Nianer, it would fulfill his long-held wish and repay the wet nurse’s family!

Lady Hu knew too well the child she raised.

As soon as Emperor Yongcheng changed his mind, Lady Hu sensed it.

She signaled her daughter with a glance.

Zheng Nianer caught on and, along with Emperor Yongcheng helping her up, she grasped his hand, proudly saying: "Yes, yes, I’m concerned for Erlang!"

After these words, she seemed to suddenly remember something and excitedly asked: "Oh yes, Erlang, you haven’t answered my question just now."

She carefully observed Emperor Yongcheng’s eyes, pretending to be carefree, "The Old, oh no, the Empress Dowager, is she no longer opposed to us being together?"

After asking this question, Zheng Nianer’s heart thumped wildly.

She, the "lowly servant" despised by noble ladies of the capital, about to become Empress?

She would finally become the most esteemed woman of the Dayuan Dynasty?!

Wonderful!

She just knew Erlang was genuinely devoted to her.

Once she sat on the throne, those women who bullied and mocked her would kneel at her feet.

No matter how much shame and anger they felt inside, they’d have to plaster on a smile and shower her with flattery!

Haha, she truly loved seeing everyone with that look of "you disdain me yet can’t bring me down."

When Zheng Nianer thought of such exhilarating scenes, her heart soared.

Emperor Yongcheng saw Zheng Nianer’s flushed face, and they had long been affectionate and understood each other’s hearts.

Emperor Yongcheng naturally knew what made Zheng Nianer happy.

Actually, Emperor Yongcheng also wanted Nianer to be his wife; they would live harmoniously together for a lifetime.

But, but—

Emperor Yongcheng, after all, grew up with an elite education, although somewhat willful, although somewhat reckless in some ways, possessed the political skills a Crown Prince should have.

For instance, his marriage was never dictated by emotions.

When Zheng Nianer asked that seemingly innocent question, Lady Hu’s heart couldn’t help but miss a few beats.

But soon, she noticed Emperor Yongcheng’s hesitation and difficulty.

A trace of obscurity flashed in her eyes, and she sighed softly.

Putting away the last flicker of fantasy, Lady Hu began her performance—

"Nianer, stop speaking nonsense!"

"I know you want to marry Erlang, and Erlang likes you too, but marriage is not just about romance!"

"Erlang is the Emperor of Dayuan, bearing the responsibility for the country and the people, needing to consider the affairs of the Imperial court!"

Here, Lady Hu "tenderly" wiped her tears in secret.

"... Alas, my Erlang is so aggrieved, sacrificing even his own marriage for the world!"

Lady Hu seemed like a mother with a heart only for the Emperor, not leveraging her relationship to fight for anything for her daughter, rather considering the Emperor’s perspective.

Upon hearing Lady Hu’s words, Emperor Yongcheng was both moved and guilty.

He was moved by the wet nurse’s true heart, guilty that he was destined to let her down!

Alas, as Emperor, he had too many compromises to make.

Despite clearly loving Nianer, wanting to give the wet nurse a noble position, yet, yet—