Novel Lived
Chapter 1370: Wrong Idea
Chapter 1370: Wrong Idea
Editor: Henyee Translations
The Fourth Prince bid his farewell and departed. The Crown Prince then instructed someone to unwrap the gifts brought by the Fourth Prince, chuckling to himself.
The items were undeniably precious. Jade and porcelain, renowned creations from official kilns, each held a value of thousands in gold.
However, the Fourth Prince’s household was far from wanting in such luxuries. Could it be that the Eastern Palace lacked these items?n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
It was more likely that the East Palace possessed even more of these treasures compared to the Fourth Prince’s residence.
Everyone in the city knew that the East Palace was in dire need of funds. It was no secret, and the Crown Prince was well aware of the considerable wealth of the Fourth Prince’s residence.
Bestowing gifts and extending apologies had to be carried out with finesse, adding to his challenges. The Tian Family brothers… as anticipated, this was the only recourse!
The Crown Prince let out a silent sigh. He felt a sense of despondency and powerlessness creep over him.
He had once believed that through genuine sincerity and time, others would come to understand his intentions and recognize the kind-hearted person he was. They would have faith that even if their father ruled the world in the future, he would remain a loving brother who would treat them kindly.
However, the kindness he had endured and repeatedly forgiven couldn’t endure the deliberate and unintentional provocations, hardships, and wounds inflicted upon him.
He wasn’t made of stone. No matter how generous and magnanimous he was, he couldn’t remain indifferent to these continual injuries.
It seemed he had been mistaken all along…
This position was simply too alluring. It was what they had desired from the outset. As long as he didn’t voluntarily relinquish this position, no matter how well-intentioned and kind-hearted he was towards them, it proved futile.
They wouldn’t show gratitude. Instead, they would exploit their opportunities and become even more ambitious…
After dinner, Princess Consort informed the Crown Prince about the New Year gifts.
The Crown Prince had endured injustice, and now that he had found redress, the Fourth Prince’s fortunes had taken a downturn. Although this remained a secret, Princess Consort couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride.
Unwittingly, her chattiness grew, and she engaged the Crown Prince with a smile.
However, the Crown Prince appeared distracted and simply remarked, “Princess Consort, you have the authority to decide. You’re the one who worries about this every year, so I have no concerns.”
Her heart warmed at his words, and she nodded with a smile.
“Oh, one more thing,” the Crown Prince suddenly added, “Officer Shao has done an exceptional job in managing our affairs. Don’t forget to prepare a generous gift for the Shao Family as well.”
After pondering for a moment, he continued, “Include half of the gifts for Officer Shao in the intermediate gifts. There’s no need to wrap them; just send them directly to him. Keep the other half in storage.”
Princess Consort was taken aback but smiled. “Certainly, I understand. Lord Shao truly deserves such a generous reward for his dedication to the Crown Prince.”
The Crown Prince nodded with a grin. There were certain matters, like Officer Shao’s loyalty and Ms. Qiao’s involvement, that he couldn’t openly discuss with Princess Consort. Nevertheless, he was determined not to treat them unfairly.
Observing the Crown Prince’s good mood, Princess Consort seized the moment to express, “Lord Shao will be sending Princess Shuangfu off for her wedding next year, and it will likely take him at least half a year for the journey. It’s not ideal for him to have no one to look after him. What if I select a gentle, intelligent, and considerate person to accompany him? Lord Shao can also rely on this person when he departs, which would save us a lot of trouble in the province.”