Chapter 297: Choose to Protect Pei Chengye

The Emperor's eyes reddened at the mention of Consort Ming, tears swirling ceaselessly within his eyes.

He lamented, "I have always felt that Consort Ming's death was rather strange, but I had just ascended the throne, the Imperial Court was unstable, and the Zheng Family wielded immense power. Without any evidence found, the matter was shelved."

Pei Huaian's cool gaze finally softened upon hearing his father's words, for he had always thought that his father was indifferent to his mother's death.

He had not expected that, after all these years, he had misjudged the Emperor, who also had his compelling reasons.

The Emperor, filled with remorse, looked at Pei Huaian and continued, "At that time, you were still young; I was worried that the Empress might harm you, so I had no choice but to have you raised under her name."