The fourth prince Jin Zhe’s mother, Feng Lu, cried all day long.

She was still as charming as before, but her beauty had faded, and Emperor Jin Mao had not favored her for many years.

Now that her only son is under house arrest, she has nowhere to turn and doesn’t know what to do.

It happened that Jin Zhe was ill, so Hua Xin wrote a letter to him.

After Feng Lu learned the news, he rushed to Chongde Hall.

“Your Majesty! I want to see Your Majesty!”

In the hall, Jin Mao heard the noise and couldn’t help but frowned: “Who is making noise?”

Bai Shi reported: “Your Majesty, Concubine Rong is outside the palace asking for an audience.”

Jin Mao thought about it for a moment and then refused: “No!”

“Yes.” Bai Shi came out of the hall, and Feng Lu jumped up as if she saw a savior.

“Commander Bai, please let me see His Majesty.”

Bai Shi sighed, “Empress Rong, it’s not that Bai Shi is unwilling to help, but His Majesty has made up his mind, and I’m afraid no one can persuade him at this moment. Please go back first, and don’t add to your sorrow.”

Feng Lu’s eyes were filled with tears, but she still refused to give up. She tightly grasped Bai Shi’s sleeve, and pleaded in despair: “Commander Bai, you also know the situation of my family. My son has been innocently implicated. How can I, as a mother, sit idly by and watch? I only ask you to be flexible, at least just let me in to say a few words.”

Bai Shi was embarrassed and was about to refuse again, but he heard Jin Mao’s slightly tired voice coming from inside the hall: “Forget it, Bai Shi, let her in.”

Hearing this, Feng Lu’s eyes flashed with a glimmer of hope. She quickly tidied her clothes, held back her tears, and followed Bai Shi into the hall. The candlelight in the hall flickered, reflecting Jin Mao’s face, which was usually majestic but now a little haggard.

“Rong Fei, what do you want to report?” Jin Mao’s voice was cold but with a barely perceptible softness.

Feng Lu knelt on the ground, her voice choking with sobs: “Your Majesty, I dare to ask you to have mercy and save my child. He is young and ignorant, and may have made mistakes, but he never intended to offend the majesty of heaven. I hope Your Majesty will consider the blood relationship and let him go.”

Jin Mao was silent for a moment, his eyes deep, as if he was weighing something. Finally, he slowly spoke: “Rong Fei, you know, this matter is very serious, and I have many frustrations. However, I will consider your request, but you also need to understand that the rules cannot be abolished and the law cannot be violated.”

Feng Lu felt mixed emotions, grateful for Jin Mao’s reconciliation, but also anxious about the unknown outcome. She kowtowed to express her gratitude and left Chongde Hall, praying in her heart that this faint hope could light her son’s way home.

Back in the bedroom, Feng Lu sat alone in front of the window, the moonlight was like water, sprinkled on her slightly haggard face, reflecting an indescribable worry. She gently stroked the handkerchief embroidered with lotus flowers on the table, which she had sewn for her son, implying the connection between mother and son, peace and good fortune. At this moment, this handkerchief seemed to be her only sustenance, allowing her to find a little comfort in the endless waiting.

She knew that although Jin Mao verbally agreed to consider it, the court was full of turmoil, and behind every decree were countless forces. To truly save her son’s life, her own efforts were far from enough. Therefore, Feng Lu began to secretly contact those palace servants who had received her favors, as well as those court officials who were kind and willing to lend a hand, hoping to gather everyone’s strength to pave a way out for her son.

At the same time, Feng Lu did not forget to cultivate her character and recite scriptures and pray every day to show her awe and piety to God. She believed that no matter what the outcome, maintaining inner peace and tenacity was the greatest support for herself and her son.

As the days passed, there was no news about Chongde Hall. Feng Lu learned patience and hope in her waiting. She began to plan silently in her heart. Even if the worst happened, she would prepare all possible ways out for her son to ensure that he would be safe no matter where he was.

Just when she was almost exhausted by the long wait, an unexpected news came quietly – Jinmao decided to try the case in person and allow Feng Lu to listen to the trial to show fairness. This sudden turn of events, like a ray of dawn, penetrated the haze in Feng Lu’s heart and let her see the dawn of hope. She knew that this was both a challenge and an opportunity. She must seize this opportunity and use wisdom and maternal love to fight for the justice and freedom that her son deserved. Feng Lu quickly adjusted her mentality, studied relevant legal provisions day and night, consulted professionals, and strived to accurately and powerfully state the case in court and reveal the truth. She not only prepared her son’s defense materials, but also took the initiative to collect cases of other families who may have been treated unfairly, hoping to enhance the fairness of the case through a wider social impact. In this process, she met many like-minded people, either lawyers or volunteers, who were moved by Feng Lu’s persistence and maternal love, and lent a hand to fight for justice together.

At the same time, Feng Lu did not neglect psychological counseling for her son. She used her rest time every night to help her son maintain a positive and optimistic attitude through video calls, gentle words and encouraging stories, and made him believe that no matter how turbulent the outside world is, home will always be his most solid safe haven. With the company and support of his mother, her son’s emotions gradually stabilized, and he even began to try to learn new knowledge on his own, ready to meet all possible challenges in the future.

As the trial date approaches, Feng Lu and her team are making intensive final preparations. She knows that this is not just a legal battle, but also a profound test of human nature, justice and love. In this process, Feng Lu has learned to be strong and has a deeper understanding of the greatness and selflessness of maternal love. She believes that as long as there is love and faith in one’s heart, nothing is impossible to overcome. And this love and faith will become the most precious wealth for her and her son to face the future storms together.

At the same time, his son’s self-study has shown amazing results. He has not only mastered a lot of knowledge from books, but also learned the latest technology trends and practical skills through online courses. Whenever it is late at night, he always quietly shares his learning results with his mother. Those emails full of hope and dreams have become Feng Lu’s greatest comfort when she is tired. She is surprised at her son’s growth speed, and even more proud of his indomitable and adventurous spirit.

Public opinion is also gradually fermenting, and more and more people are beginning to pay attention to this case. People are moved by Feng Lu’s story of upholding justice and bravely fighting, and they have voiced their support on the Internet. Some public welfare organizations and legal experts have also taken the initiative to lend a hand and provided valuable professional advice and resources for the case. These supports from all sides, like a warm force, have gathered into a strong backing, allowing Feng Lu to feel unprecedented courage and strength.

During the intense preparation and waiting, the emotional bond between Feng Lu and her son became stronger. They learned how to support each other in adversity and how to remain optimistic and determined in the face of challenges. Every weekend, the mother and son would take a walk on the beach together, looking at the boundless sea, their hearts filled with infinite longing for the future. The gentle sea breeze seemed to cheer the strong mother and son, telling them that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, as long as they held hands and connected their hearts, there would be no gap that could not be crossed.

Finally, the day of judgment arrived. Feng Lu, accompanied by her son and the hopes and blessings of all her supporters, entered the solemn courtroom. At that moment, she knew that this was not only a reckoning of the past, but also a declaration of the future – a declaration that love and justice will eventually triumph over all darkness and injustice.

Inside the courtroom, the lights were solemn and bright, and every pair of eyes focused on this small figure and his mother. Feng Lu held her son’s hand tightly, and the strength she gained from the walk on the beach turned into immense courage and determination. Her voice was soft but firm, and every word echoed clearly in every corner of the courtroom, telling the injustice they had suffered and their unremitting efforts for justice.

The faces of the judge and jury members showed concentration and deep thought. They were deeply moved by this indomitable spirit. Some of the audience in the gallery shed tears quietly, while others clenched their fists to cheer for the mother and son. At this moment, the court seemed to have become a stage for conveying hope and strength, showing the most glorious side of human nature.

As the trial progressed, evidence was presented one by one, and the truth gradually surfaced. Feng Lu’s wisdom and tenacity, as well as her son’s innocence and strength beyond his age, became the most powerful weapons, shattering all lies and prejudices. When the final verdict was announced, the entire courtroom erupted in thunderous applause, which was a tribute to justice and the highest praise for the unyielding spirit of the mother and son.

Walking out of the court, the sun was shining brightly, and the mother and son smiled at each other, with tears in their eyes, but also brighter than ever before. They knew that although the road ahead might still be long and full of unknowns, after going through all this, they were more convinced that as long as there was love and faith in their hearts, no force could stop them from pursuing light and happiness. And this experience will also become the most precious wealth in their lives, inspiring them to continue to move forward hand in hand and be brave and fearless in the days to come.

Their story quickly spread in society, like a warm spring breeze that blew away the haze in people’s hearts. The media rushed to report it, and the public praised it. Their persistence and hard work became a model of positive energy in society. Schools, communities, and public welfare organizations all extended a helping hand to them, not only providing material assistance, but more importantly, giving them spiritual support and encouragement. These warm forces gathered into a river, allowing the mother and son to feel the care and love from all walks of life, and also strengthened their determination to give back to society.

As time went by, the son achieved excellent academic results, and the mother found a new job with the help of the community, and their lives gradually got back on track. But they did not forget their original intentions, and used their spare time to participate in charity activities, using their own experiences to inspire and help those who were also in trouble. They held lectures, shared their experiences, and interpreted the true meaning of “growing in adversity and giving back with gratitude” with practical actions.

More importantly, this experience taught the mother and son how to find hope in adversity and how to stay resilient in the face of challenges. They began to write a book to record every detail of this extraordinary journey, hoping that through the power of words, more people will understand that no matter what difficulties you encounter, as long as you have hope and the courage to face them, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome.

In the end, their story not only inspired countless individuals and families, but also prompted society to pay attention to and improve related issues. The improvement of laws and policies has allowed more groups like them to see the light of hope. And all of this stems from that decisive moment and the unremitting efforts and persistence of countless days and nights afterwards. The mother and son used their own story to write a legend about love, courage and hope, proving that under the illumination of justice and love, everyone can become the most dazzling light in their own lives.

As their stories spread widely, more support began to emerge from all walks of life, forming a positive energy trend that cannot be ignored. Educational institutions, non-profit organizations and even ordinary people took action to provide substantial help and spiritual comfort to people in difficult situations by setting up assistance funds, carrying out psychological counseling projects, and holding motivational lectures. These efforts not only alleviated the urgent needs of many families, but more importantly, it built a more inclusive and warm social environment, allowing people to feel the collective strength and warmth in adversity.

Under their guidance, more and more people began to realize that although individual power is small, it can become a powerful driving force for social progress when gathered together. People began to actively share their experiences and ways to overcome challenges, forming a positive social atmosphere that encourages everyone not to give up easily when facing difficulties, but to actively seek solutions, support each other, and grow together.

In addition, their stories have inspired technological innovation, prompting some technology companies and research institutions to develop assistive technologies and solutions for specific groups with difficulties, greatly improving their quality of life. This combination of technology and humanistic care further proves that driven by hope, humans can create unlimited possibilities and overcome numerous obstacles.

In short, the persistence and struggle of the mother and son not only changed their own destiny, but also like a stone thrown into a calm lake, it caused ripples, affected the entire society, allowed the light of hope to illuminate the lives of more people, and made the world believe: under the guidance of love and hope, the future is promising and good things will eventually come.

These positive ripple effects have inspired all sectors of society to pay more attention to and invest in the integration of technological innovation and humanistic care. Companies have begun to pay more attention to the social impact of their products, not only pursuing the advancement of technology, but also committed to ensuring that technology can benefit every corner in need. Educational institutions have also adjusted their curriculum to cultivate the next generation of innovators who have both professional skills and a sense of social responsibility. Government policies have also been adjusted to provide financial support and legal protection for technological innovation projects, and to encourage more research and development oriented towards solving social problems.

In this context, dreams that once seemed out of reach have gradually become reality, from smart hearing aids that allow hearing-impaired people to regain a clear world, to wearable devices that help the elderly live independently, to virtual reality technology that opens the door to new experiences for people with disabilities. Every small progress is a vivid interpretation of the concept of “technology for good” and a profound exploration of human potential.

More importantly, these changes have prompted people to re-examine the relationship between technology and people, no longer simply viewing technology as a tool, but as a bridge that connects people’s hearts and promotes social progress. All sectors of society should work together to build a more inclusive and warmer technology ecosystem, so that the light of technology can not only illuminate the material world, but also warm every heart that longs for light. (End of this chapter)