Chapter 661 - Chapter 661: Extra Chapter—Fathers Kindness and Filial Piety of a Son (1/2)
Chapter 661: Extra Chapter—Father’s Kindness and Filial Piety of a Son
With each autumn rain comes the chilly cold.
The autumn in the capital city seems to arrive overnight.
The northwest wind suddenly picks up, mixed with rain as fine as ox hair, it continuously patters down for two whole days.
By the time the sky clears, people have already dressed in thick clothing. Those who are afraid of the cold even put on light padded jackets. Because Hang Xueyun is sensitive to cold, the King of Qi ordered the underfloor heating to be lit early.
Fearing that the smell of charcoal in the house would be strong, he has fresh flowers arranged all over. With the warmth, Hang Xueyun’s room is just like a sea of flowers, the fragrant smell refreshing the heart and mind.
Ever since Mrs Ruo was dismissed from the Qi palace out of desolation, and died from a severe illness, Hang Xueyun completely replaced her position, and monopolized the King of Qi’s affection.
The King of Qi is as constant as iron, yet his princesses change like flowing water.
Not to mention in King Qi’s palace, even the whole capital city has become accustomed to this and sees it as normal.
Only one person could not adapt, Chu Jinzhuo.
Even at the mere mention of the King of Qi’s affection for Hang Xueyun, he clenches his teeth in intense hatred.
But now, even with such intense hatred, he has no power to change anything.
Because Mrs Ruo tried to poison the King of Qi and Hang Xueyun, the King of Qi has come to have a strong aversion to him. Even though Chu Jinzhuo is now eighteen years old, the King has not sought a position for him, nor does he bother to arrange a marriage.
The situation is such that Chu Jinzhuo is only being kept in the house, left to fend for himself.
Chu Jinzhuo, thinking of this, crushes another half of the teacup in his hand.
“Second young master…” The surrounding servant sees the fresh blood seeping from between Chu Jinzhuo’s clenched fingers and turns pale.
“It’s nothing.” Chu Jinzhuo keeps a straight face. After releasing his grip, he simply wraps his hand with a handkerchief from the side.
The pain in his heart has long numbed him, this pain on his hand is nothing in comparison.
“I haven’t greeted my father in a long time, and now that he is having dinner at home, I should pay him a visit.” Chu Jinzhuo stands up, “Just so happens that I bought some crab cakes when I came back from outside, they seem to be what Concubine Hang likes. I might as well bring them to her.”
“Even though my father doesn’t favour me as a son, he is still my father after all, I still need to fulfil my filial duty.”
The servant purses his lips, picks up the food box, and follows Chu Jinzhuo.
They arrived at the courtyard where Hang Xueyun was, at this time the King of Qi was having dinner with her.
Knowing that Chu Jinzhuo came to pay respects, the King of Qi’s face was filled with displeasure, “Why did he come?”
“Reporting to the King, the second young master said he knew that Concubine Hang likes crab cakes, so he bought some from outside. He also realized that he hasn’t paid his respects to the king in a long time and came to express his filial piety.”
Whether he expresses filial piety or not, the King of Qi is indifferent.
But hearing that Chu Jinzhuo brought Hang Xueyun’s favorite crab cakes, his expression eased a lot, “Let him come in.”
Chu Jinzhuo enters the room with his head lowered, carrying the food box, “Father, Concubine Hang.”
“I know that Concubine Hang likes crab cakes, especially bought her some, I hope you will not be offended.”
Chu Jinzhuo takes the plate out of the food box and presents it with both hands.
A maidservant at the side took it and placed it on the table next to the King of Qi.
The crab cakes looked appealing in sight, smell, and taste, so much so that it made people salivate.
However…
Previously, Mrs Ruo also sent over food in such a pleasing manner, and as a result, he and Hang Xueyun almost lost their lives.