Who can't speak grand principles? The pain of having one's heart and soul plucked is indeed real and palpable.
At some point, the Grand Empress Dowager Zheng became accustomed to showing weakness and confiding in Jiang Shaohua. She trembled as she grasped Jiang Shaohua's hand, tears flowing: "Shao Hua, there are no outsiders here, let me speak some heartfelt words to you. Zixian grew up before my eyes. I cherished and loved him as if he were my eldest grandson."
"He harbored rebellion and became a rebel, deserving death. I wish he could have died sooner. Yet, hearing the news of his death, I am still deeply saddened."
She spoke while crying.
Jiang Shaohua took a handkerchief to wipe the tears of the Grand Empress Dowager, comforting her: "Cry a bit, and let it be. Think of the Zheng Family, think of Prince Ping, and think of me; none of us can do without Grandmother. Even for our sake, Grandmother must hold on."
The Zheng Family.
Prince Ping.
