mtl008 Chapter 231 I Want to Stay in the Capital
Chapter 231 I Want to Stay in the Capital
"Miss He, it's me."
The man bowed slightly, and his refined face appeared in the mirror in front of her.
He Yuyan's body trembled slightly.
This……
It is Shen Bazhi.
She turned her head.
"Mr. Shen, you...you've arrived?"
I had mentioned it to Xiaoyu several times, but I never expected him to suddenly appear.
"Manager Leng said you wanted to see me, so I rushed here from Chulongzhou."
Yan'er, you are...
Although Shen Bazhi did not finish his sentence, He Yuyan should understand what he meant.
Feeling the warmth of the hand resting on her shoulder, He Yuyan blushed.
"Master Shen, you may have misunderstood Yan'er."
I just have something I want to ask you…
Seeing that these were not the words he wanted to hear, Shen Bazhi's eyes darkened.
He assumed that Yan'er, who had been seeing him privately for so long, must have feelings for him.
But it turned out to be something else entirely.
really.
It was all because she encountered difficulties and needed his help!
Even so, he willingly succumbed to depravity.
Shen Bazhi released his hand from her shoulder and pulled over a chair to sit down.
"Yan'er, what are your plans now?"
Seeing that he had resumed his nonchalant and leisurely demeanor, He Yuyan felt a little disappointed.
But so what? As long as she needs it, he's willing to give it to her.
Then I looked up again.
But she reverted to her usual aloofness.
"Mr. Shen, I want to stay in the capital."
Upon hearing her words, Shen Bazhi frowned.
"You're not leaving?"
Although everyone thought He Yuyan had died in that sea of fire.
However, if she were to appear in the capital, the emperor would certainly not let her go.
“I won’t leave. If the prince finds out I’m not dead, he will definitely come looking for me.”
Moreover, in order to keep her by their side, they will definitely try to find a suitable identity for her to stay in the Marquis's mansion.
Shen Bazhi stared at her.
But He Yuyan looked back at him openly and honestly.
Ah.
He had assumed that her request to see him was because she wanted him to take her away from the capital.
But unexpectedly, she still ended up going back to that man.
Shen Bazhi smiled, realizing he really overestimated himself.
He Yuyan glanced at Shen Bazhi out of the corner of her eye and noticed the veins bulging on his hands.
She suddenly felt afraid, wondering if he would kill her.
But their relationship was completely innocent, and she had never made any promises to him.
All of this was just wishful thinking on his part!
The atmosphere inside the room remained tense for a moment.
Then He Yuyan pleaded, "Mr. Shen, will you help me with this?"
If he really refuses to help, then she will have to rely on herself.
Seeing the determination on her face, Shen Bazhi knew that she must have made up her mind.
He tapped the table lightly.
The intermittent sound of kickbacks sent a chill down He Yuyan's spine.
Before coming to Beijing, Shen Bazhi received a message.
The eldest princess is searching for her daughter who has been missing for sixteen years.
If the information provided by the Red Widow is correct, the missing princess has a token that can prove her identity.
Shen Bazhi looked at He Yuyan.
“Miss He, if I remember correctly…”
You seem to have a doll that you always carry around, don't you?
He Yuyan frowned.
She didn't understand. They had just been discussing her staying in Beijing, so how did it turn into her doll?
"Well, what happened?"
"Could you take it out and let me see it?"
Although He Yuyan found it strange, she still got up and walked towards the bed.
He Yuyan then took out a small object wrapped in silk cloth from under her pillow.
After unfolding the silk cloth layer by layer.
Then a lifelike and exquisite doll was exposed in front of Shen Bazhi.
"You said this was left to you by your deceased mother?"
Seeing his slightly excited expression, He Yuyan nodded, not understanding why.
Shen Bazhi picked up the doll and gently stroked it with his hand.
After a while.
Suddenly he said, "I've found a place that's more suitable for you..."
The Hall of Nourishing Heart.
Lu Hanting knelt before the emperor with neither arrogance nor servility.
"Your Majesty, I am late in reporting back due to other matters. I hope you will forgive me."
The emperor on the dragon throne stared at him intently, but did not ask him to get up immediately as usual.
If Emperor Mingcheng didn't need him to maintain the stability of his empire, he would have done far more than simply make him kneel.
About half an hour passed.
The emperor then said, "You may rise, my dear minister!"
Lu Hanting then stood up.
"Commander Lu, do you know what crime you have committed by returning to the capital without being summoned?"
"Your Majesty, I am aware of my dereliction of duty. I will accept any punishment as Your Majesty decrees!"
Lu Hanting spoke calmly.
He seemed certain that the emperor would not, and dared not, severely punish him.
Not to mention that he still has an army of 300,000.
Even if he is not in the emperor's hands, the emperor still needs him to protect the country.
In his later years, Emperor Cheng of Ming became incompetent and tyrannical, and was fond of cultivating immortality and alchemy.
Therefore, there were no capable people under his rule, only sycophants.
If those people were sent to the battlefield, the Great Wei Kingdom would probably have been destroyed by another country long ago.
This is also the reason why Lu Hanting has the confidence to do this.
Seeing his calm tone of voice, Emperor Mingcheng was so angry that he blew his beard and glared.
Despite being angry, there was really nothing she could do about it.
There are currently no capable people in the court, but just because there aren't any now doesn't mean there won't be in the future.
Thinking about the recruitment plan that Consort Ri had mentioned to him some time ago, it seems that it needs to be implemented as soon as possible.
"Alright, I know you're upset."
But what your concubine did caused a huge uproar in the city, prompting many officials to submit a joint petition and the people to complain.
"I had no choice but to execute her..."
According to Consort Ji, he was just a subject, so what could he do even if he was dissatisfied?
Is he really going to rebel against him for the sake of a woman?
Upon hearing the emperor mention He Yuyan, Lu Hanting's expression turned cold and stern.
However, he ultimately remained calm and did not confront the emperor.
"Since Yan'er has made a mistake, she should naturally accept the punishment of the laws of the Great Wei Dynasty."
"Your Majesty, you did the right thing. Yan'er truly deserved to die!"
He spoke in the calmest of tones.
However, those who know him well know the turmoil raging inside him at that moment.
Seeing that he finally understood and was willing to submit to her.
Emperor Cheng of Ming stroked his beard.
He said with relief, "Alright, I will forgive you for returning to the capital without permission this time."
However, since you have made a mistake, you are destined for death, but you cannot escape punishment either.
"And I'll suspend you from your post for a month!"
If he cannot punish them, I'm afraid his ministers will not all follow his example in the future.
As Lu Hanting emerged from the Hall of Mental Cultivation, he encountered a familiar face.
"Why are you here?"
Consort Ji looked at Lu Hanting, who was radiating a listless aura.
He was secretly pleased.
snort!
I never thought that Lu Hanting would have this day.
Just two days ago, the emperor asked her, "My beloved consort, what do you think I should do with Commander Lu?"
"Your Majesty, there is an old saying..."
"When the ruler commands the subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die."
Consort Ji only whispered this in his ear.
Then it became clear that Emperor Mingcheng seemed to have figured it out.
However, at this moment, she saw that apart from being a bit down on his luck, Lu Hanting was otherwise harmless.
It seems the emperor was indeed a coward.
It seems like you're picking something up with great care, but in the end, you just put it down gently.
They dared not impose any substantial punishment on Lu Hanting.
Xie Yaoji looked at him.
"Envoy Lu, I am now the Emperor's beloved concubine, Consort Ji."
Please be rude to me next time you see me…
Consort Ji raised her delicate face and looked at him with an arrogant expression.
"Hehe! Consort Ji...interesting!"
Lu Hanting glanced at her indifferently, then strode away.
Seeing him leave without hesitation, Consort Ji angrily clutched the handkerchief in her hand.
Lu Hanting, do you really think you can stay in this high position forever?
I tell you!
Sooner or later you'll fall down!