Chapter 628: Ruined
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The warden looked at Zhao Xuzhi’s severed arm and felt sorry for him. He did not mind doing Zhao Xuzhi a favor and sent a message to Prince Ning Bei’s residence.
However, Prince Ning Bei was already on his way.
He arrived in less than two hours.
The prison in this place was much more comfortable than the ordinary prison. There was only one iron window and there were soft mattresses. Although it could not be compared to the bedroom that he used to live in, it was not bad.
Prince Ning Bei brought some strong alcohol over. The warden opened the door and let him in to talk.
“Father…” Zhao Xuzhi shed tears.
The prince looked at his son and sighed. “I brought some alcohol. You can drink some when you’re in pain and feel better. Sigh, if you knew this would happen, why did you do it in the first place?”
Zhao Xuzhi looked up with tears in his eyes and looked at him in disbelief. “Father, I’m innocent!”
“Innocent? Xu’er, you’re my eldest son. Do you really think that I never had any expectations for you?” Prince Ning Bei shook his head, “You’ve always wanted to win since you were young.You were praised too much when you were young. I thought when you grew up, you would read more books and understand things, so you wouldn’t be so conceited anymore. But I didn’t expect that you would never change. You’re even as conceited as the Crown Prince. Now, I regret it. If I had known earlier, I would’ve let you stay in the fief and not let you come to the capital.”
When Zhao Xuzhi heard that, he was upset. “Father! I’m not wrong. It’s the Crown Prince who is jealous of me!”
When Prince Ning Bei heard that, he was even more disappointed.
He sneered. “Idiot, you are just a prince’s b*stard son! The Crown Prince is a noble and honorable man. What is it about you that makes the Crown Prince jealous? Do you think that I don’t understand you?! You always think that you are as high and mighty as the Crown Prince because you are somewhat similar to him when you were young!”
Zhao Xuzhi’s face was ferocious.
“Do you still remember why you copy everything the Crown Prince does?” Prince Ning Bei suddenly asked again.
How could Zhao Xuzhi calm down and think?
“When you were young, someone offended you. They said that although you’re the eldest son, you’re an illegitimate son with a low status. You got the benefits for nothing. I was very upset at that time, but you said that you would learn well in the future and live up to your status as the eldest son! To bring honor to Prince Ning Bei’s residence! Others see that you are sensible and courteous, and because you are smart, that’s why they say that you look like the Crown Prince!”
It gave Prince Ning Bei a headache when he thought of the past.
It was because the child was still young, only three or four years old. His childish words were surprising and came from his heart. Nobody taught him to say that.
Two days ago, the Crown Prince came looking for him and told him about this in advance.
He knew that his son had committed a big crime. The Crown Prince had already turned a blind eye many times. Now, it was impossible for him to let it go.
He was angry, so he took the side concubine back from the temple.
He had a long and detailed chat with her.
Only then did he know that Xu’er had such a disaster because of that woman!
Back then, others had mentioned Xuzhi resembling the Crown Prince, and because the Crown Prince was too favored, this side concubine of his had often talked nonsense to his son ever since!
She had made him learn from the Crown Prince in every way!
She had even boasted shamelessly that her son was even more outstanding than the Crown Prince!
That side concubine had even inquired about the Crown Prince’s preferences in private. Whatever the Crown Prince liked, she would make her son learn as well!
According to her, if the emperor doted on the Crown Prince, he would certainly love the person who resembled him. He would also treat Xuzhi, who was similar to the Crown Prince, very well!
For this reason, the public’s evaluation of Xuzhi was also biased.
This son was also raised by the princess in the beginning. However, the people in the royal residence were nice, so they did not stop him from meeting his mother!
Therefore, Xuzhi was really ruined by his side’s concubine!