eurekapd Chapter 257 Don’t Be So Strange
Chapter 257 Don’t Be So Strange
Xiao Fan looked at everyone with a determined gaze, and there seemed to be a flame burning in his eyes that would never go out.
He straightened his spine and said in a loud and powerful voice: "Sisters and brothers, I have thought it through very clearly and have made up my mind.
I cannot watch the Prince's Palace fall like this, and I cannot let my mother's life's work go to waste.
I will complete my mother's unfinished work, even if the road ahead is filled with dangers and dangers, I will never retreat."
He took a deep breath and continued, "I know the road ahead is full of difficulties and obstacles, there will be countless conspiracies and tricks waiting for me, and there will also be unbearable pressure and setbacks.
But I will carefully plan every step I take and be prepared to deal with everything.
I am no longer the child who can only escape and hide. I will face it bravely and try to endure everything that may happen."
Xiao Fan's eyes swept across everyone's faces one by one. There was trust, expectation, and a hint of worry in their eyes.
"I promise you that I will maintain a relatively high position, ensuring that our family will no longer be bullied. Those who have despised and hurt us will never again dare to show the slightest disrespect. I will use my actions to prove that the glory of the Prince's Mansion will not fade away."
Su Yue looked at Xiao Fan quietly, and saw his unshakable determination from his firm eyes and resolute tone.
The corners of her mouth lifted slightly, revealing a relieved smile: "Okay, Xiaofan, since you have made your decision, we will support you. No matter what happens in the future, we will always be by your side."
Mu Feng stepped forward and patted Xiao Fan on the shoulder: "Xiao Fan, go for it. We believe you have the ability and courage."
Shen Yunyan also nodded and said, "Yes, Xiaofan, as long as you need us, we will be your strongest backing."
Shangguan Haomu and Shangguan Haochen said in unison: "We have always been"
Everyone's eyes met, full of encouragement and trust.
At this moment, Xiao Fan felt unprecedented strength. He knew that no matter how difficult the future would be, he would no longer be alone.
After the conversation was over, a subtle awkward atmosphere filled the room for a moment.
After all, Xiaofan's identity is different now, and everyone knows this, but for a moment they really don't know how to get along with Xiaofan so that they can remain close to him and still be in line with his current noble status.
Shangguan Haochen was the first to break the somewhat dull atmosphere. Noticing that the mood was not right, he suddenly reached out and patted Xiaofan on the head, saying with a smile, "I've known you for so long. You used to speak word for word, but now you're speaking more fluently!"
Xiao Fan quickly covered his head and replied with a look of grievance: "If I don't do it well, I will be abandoned!"
The childish bickering between the two instantly made everyone laugh, and the tense atmosphere in the room eased a lot.
Su Yue had a faint smile on her face, but then she regained her serious expression and gave another serious warning: "Outside, we can't treat Xiao Fan the same way as before. We should be polite and call him "Prince" when necessary. We can't be so rude anymore."
When Xiao Fan heard this, he was about to retort, but Su Yue gave him a look. Xiao Fan could only sit down helplessly, muttering, "We're just family, there's no need to be so formal."
Su Yue shook her head slightly and patiently explained, "Xiao Fan, this isn't a question of being polite or not. At home, we don't have to worry about formalities and can be more casual.
But you can't do that outside. If you are not careful, you will be criticized and people will say that you have lost the dignity and majesty of the royal family.
We would also be branded as disrespectful, which would be bad for everyone.
Etiquette cannot be abolished. This is the rule and it is also to protect all of us. Since we are a family, there is no need to worry too much about these things. This is better for everyone."
After hearing Su Yue's words, everyone nodded in agreement.
Although Xiao Fan was still somewhat reluctant, he also understood that Su Yue was thinking about everyone, so he didn't say anything more.
The atmosphere in the room gradually returned to its former harmony, but everyone knew that in the future, they might inadvertently become more cautious and careful when interacting with each other.
Shangguan Haomu opened his mouth, wanting to speak but stopping himself. His expression was a little conflicted, but he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue. Xiaofan keenly caught his subtle reaction and said, "Brother Amu, if you want to ask, just ask. It's okay."
Shangguan Haomu first nervously looked outside through the crack in the door. After confirming that no one was there, he carefully sat down next to Xiaofan and asked in a low voice, "Xiaofan, I want to know what you think of the Grand Emperor and the Empress."
Xiao Fan was slightly startled when he heard this question. After a pause, he slowly said, "I do have some grievances. But in the royal family, it has always been like this. Romance between young men and women is not worth mentioning.
As for the Empress Dowager, she may have just been thinking from the perspective of the country and the people, and felt that choosing a more suitable person to inherit the throne would make the country prosperous and the royal rule more stable.
As for the Queen, she probably also thinks she is superior, feels that she deserves it and is capable of governing the country well.”
Xiao Fan's eyes dimmed, and he continued, "So in the imperial family, there's no such thing as absolute right or wrong. Everything is a choice made after weighing the pros and cons. Imperial power is supreme, and without sufficient ability and strength, there's no way to say the word unfair.
I know in my heart that no matter how much resentment and hatred I have, they can only be buried deep in my heart for the time being.
In this royal family, there are countless examples of relatives turning against each other in order to fight for power."
He took a deep breath, his voice trembling slightly: "If you want to seek justice for yourself, if you want to seek justice for your mother and the Prince's Mansion, you must make yourself strong enough, strong enough to contend with the supreme imperial power, strong enough to make no one dare to despise or trample on you.
Otherwise, all resentment and hatred will be nothing but useless fantasies, and may even bring disaster upon oneself."
Xiaofan's fists clenched unconsciously, the knuckles turning white. "Brother Amu, do you know? Every night, when I close my eyes, my mother's desperate eyes, the miserable deaths of my relatives, and the cold and ruthless imperial power are like heavy shackles, pressing me to the point of suffocating me.
But I told myself that I couldn't be defeated like this, I couldn't sink into despair. I had to live, I had to become stronger, and I had to make those who had hurt me pay the price.
Xiao Fan looked at everyone seriously, "You only need to know these things among yourselves. Don't reveal a single word. If it gets out, it will bring disaster to our family, and endless troubles will ensue."
Everyone nodded solemnly after hearing Xiaofan's words. Su Yue's expression was solemn as she replied, "Xiaofan, don't worry. We all understand the seriousness of this matter. This is a matter of life and death for the entire family. We know the seriousness of it."
Mu Feng also said seriously: "There will be no leaks at all. We will keep our mouths shut."
Shen Yunyan immediately stated, "We will keep such a confidential matter to ourselves."
Shangguan Haomu and Shangguan Haochen looked at each other and said in unison, "We brothers will never say a word."
There was determination and resoluteness in everyone's eyes. They were well aware of the terrible consequences if the matter was exposed, and they were all determined to bury this secret deep in their hearts and never let it bring any disaster to the family.