LET GO OF THE PAST 3

Deng Linping lowered his eyes, he fidgeted with his fingers anxiously.

"Linping's father and the other physician failed to prevent the former Emperor from dying and then received the punishment that ultimately ended his life," Hu Nayin decided to answer.

Mrs. Deng was really angry with Hu Nayin, however, she could only throw a furious look while she herself was clammed up. There was silence again.

But Zhu Su had understood exactly. Why Deng Linping was so smart even though he was still young, then he also had a great passion for medicine, but instead buried his talent and decided to live only with his mother in a small town. He kept staring at Deng Linping, who was still fiddling his fingers anxiously.

"I see, your fate is not much different from mine. You have a big passion for medicine, just like me, but that passion is not agreed by our parents."

Deng Linping looked up. Although he did not really understand the reason why Zhu Su said this, the Fan Wang's words still caught his attention.

Zhu Su continued. "Yes, let me tell you, my father did not like me. To be precise, didn't like my passion. As an emperor, he expected all of his children to follow in his footsteps, to become talented politicians and brilliant in the military. But I fail to fulfill his expectation. I'm dumb at martial arts, and I don't have a huge desire for power. I often stole time to read medical books, and he often caught me doing it, then scolded me. He said, instead of reading such books, I'd better study military or political science, it's more useful for me... But I still ignored him. And it made me eliminated from the list of children he favored.

"I don't blame him, as a father he had his own vision which he thought to be the best for his son. Actually, I just hope that he can understand me more. That someone's passion cannot be forced, that even though I am his son, I can be different from him... but that is a lofty hope. He will not try to do that, he is an emperor who has very high self-esteem. Plus, I am not an agile person, I am even too straight and frontal when expressing my opinion... That's why, just because I made a small mistake, my father was not willing to forgive me, he thus exiled me to Yunnan. He did not feel sorry for me, did not worry about how I lived there, and even his action almost ended my life... Even though he finally saved me and let me return home, but it was months later. I've had experienced depression and suffering for quite a long time."

Not only Mrs. Deng and Deng Linping who paid much attention to Zhu Su's story, the four young Bai Lian Jiao members also did the same. Because for this part, they really did not expect to hear it, since Wu Qi did not tell about Zhu Su's life experience too detailed and just focused on Hu Nayin's and his experience.

The part that, not only Hongwu Emperor was not in accordance with Zhu Su but he even treated his son unfairly, really shocked them.

"Even now, I'm sure that my father would still disagree with me if he were still alive. I won't become a filial son for certain because I disagree with him too often."

Deng Linping looked up, gazing at Zhu Su with a strange look. As if the boy felt sorry for him.

Zhu Su brushed his hair back, laughing. "Well... maybe you think, a son will follow the same footsteps as his parents'. But I am the only one who likes medicine in my family, none of my brothers gets interested in it. I have many life principles and opinions that are different from my parents. And more. I strongly disagree with my father's action as he could do the killing so easily. My mission is to save people's lives, how can I instead often do the killing? If I like to take people's lives, how can I be interested in healing people?"

"But the happy ending of it is, my father supports me on the creation of my first medical book."

Zhu Su smiled broadly. "I always believe, all of our hard work will pay off in the end. Thanks to his help, Xiu Zhen Fang can be distributed all over Ming. So I'm sure, your mother will do the same. If she is touched by your sincerity in studying medicine and helping people, she will definitely agree with your life choice. Isn't that right, Mrs. Deng?" He turned his gaze to Mrs. Deng.

Deng Linping also looked at his mother. "Well, Mommy, you hear it? Zhou Wang won't be the same as the previous Emperor. I think, in the matters of principles and view of life we ​​both have a lot in common! So, Mommy, rest assured. Let me pursue this passion, Mom!... Maybe, this is also what Daddy in Heaven wants!"

Mrs. Deng's eyes widened. Deng Linping's words shocked her as if she got struck by a bolt of lightning. And, it kept echoing in her eardrums. "Maybe, this is also what Daddy in Heaven wants... Daddy in Heaven wants... Daddy in Heaven wants..."

My Dear... after we leave Yingtian, pass through the hardship, change our surnames, bury everything, and live as anonymous, now you instead bring him back to the world we are desperately avoiding?...

"Yes, Ma'am." Zhu Su said. "I feel a great interest in your son. Hence, rest assured, I will take good care of him. He will live a good life as all official government employees have. And if he accidentally makes a mistake, don't worry. Everyone can do wrong, I understand about it. So, please permit him to realize his passion. Moreover, he will help many people. Let your son do good karma, Ma'am."

Mrs. Deng blinked. She felt her chest hurt excruciatingly. She was in a deep dilemma. She only kept her head down for a moment.

"Your Highness... can you promise, that you will keep your word despite everything?"

Mrs. Deng now looked up, stared at Zhu Su with pitiful eyes.

"Linping is my only son. Now my husband has died, I have no one but him. If he also dies... I... I won't be able to live again!..."

"Mommy!" Deng Linping exclaimed. "I won't die!"

"That's why! I... I... I want to ask His Highness to promise, not to take my son's life. Don't take him from my side!"

Zhu Su nodded quickly. "Of course, Ma'am. Rest assured. A leader never plays with his promise!"

"There, Mom! Hear that!" Deng Linping beamed in joy. "Thank you very much, Your Highness! You really help me realize my passion! Wow! I'm so happy! Finally the day I've been waiting all this time, has arrived!"

Slowly but surely, the morning sun began to rise in the east. The meadow that once was dark began to receive a dim reddish light. The beautiful light, full of hope.

Hope for a better day.