After that incident, Jinrong saw no more of that radiant smile on the Royal Mother's face, who had learned to be cautious and to behave in a meek and submissive manner.
And he, witnessing how his actions had led to the Royal Mother's fall from grace and disillusionment, felt utterly helpless. He could only resolve in secret that, in the distant future, he would win back another glory for his mother, a more enduring one, a glory that would allow her to have the last laugh.
Jinrong didn't respond to Hu Jing's questions, instead, he went out to eat and drink with Xu Deng and others, making a ruckus for most of the day, only to return in the evening reeking of alcohol.
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