Chapter 76 The Charlatan National Preceptor Was Captured by the Dark-Faced Tyrant 34

She understands some things very clearly.

Since she is a princess of the Li Kingdom and enjoys wealth and luxury that many people cannot, she should do something for her status.

She didn't want to make things difficult for Xie Hanzhou.

Xie Hanzhou smiled and patted her head. "Don't worry, there's someone who wants him dead even more than your royal brother!"

Xie Yunluo was stunned. Naturally, she thought of Qin Zheng, who had just left, and couldn't help but exclaim, "Qin Zheng, he... he wanted to kill his father?!"

"Yes, you don't need to worry about those things. You just need to be a good princess."

"As for other matters, I have my elder brother to back you up. There is absolutely no reason for my sister, Xie Hanzhou, to go on a marriage alliance!"

Xie Yunlu nodded emphatically.

"Then, Your Majesty, I won't disturb you any longer," Xie Yunluo said, lifting her skirt and running away quickly. Before leaving, she quietly closed the door for the two of them.

After she left, Yu Sheng finally spoke, "His Majesty was so domineering just now~"

Xie Hanzhou's eyes darkened, and he couldn't help but swallow hard. "Sheng Sheng, you're injured right now. Don't do this, I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself..."

Yu Sheng, however, became interested, resting her chin on her hand and looking at him with a smile, "Can't resist, huh? My husband~"

Xie Hanzhou's breath hitched, and he turned his head away, clenching his fists tightly.

He felt incredibly hot all over; he knew his body better than anyone and could clearly feel it…

"My husband, why don't you turn around and look at me?"

"Your Majesty, is it that I am no longer in your favor?"

Xie Hanzhou immediately fled in panic, saying, "Sheng Sheng, I... I'm going out for a bit."

After he left, he never came back.

Yu Shengle's carefree attitude.

He was doing it on purpose, deliberately teasing him. He knew that Xie Hanzhou wouldn't do anything to him in his current state, so he became even more enthusiastic.

888: Then you'd better pray that he won't hold a grudge and won't retaliate next time.

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The next morning at court, almost the entire capital knew that Xie Hanzhou was going to marry the Imperial Preceptor as his empress.

The story spread far and wide, becoming a topic of conversation among people after meals.

Even storytellers who saw the business opportunity have adapted the story between Yu Sheng and Xie Hanzhou into a storybook and tell it in teahouses every day.

As for the investor behind it, it is naturally Xie Hanzhou himself.

When the prime minister first heard the news, he could not believe it.

No, how did she become empress?

Shouldn't it be the Grand Preceptor using his handsome looks to lure His Majesty in, then cruelly abandoning and tormenting him, and finally deceiving him into taking the throne?

This is only the first step, how did the Imperial Advisor suddenly become the Empress?

Wasn't the previous ambiguous relationship between the Grand Preceptor and His Majesty just his scheme?

They were just saying it offhand in a moment of panic to fool His Majesty, who's so love-struck. How did it become a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

The Grand Preceptor definitely has a backup plan; this is very likely just a scheme by the Grand Preceptor.

The Prime Minister firmly believed this and then gave some special instructions to his teammates.

The other ministers of the Imperial Advisor's faction, who had been hanging their heads, thinking that Yu Sheng had abandoned them, were instantly stunned after hearing the Prime Minister's analysis.

The National Advisor Party: That's right, how come they didn't think of that? As expected of the Prime Minister, his mind is really sharp. They may not believe in themselves, but they absolutely cannot disbelieve in the Prime Minister.

The National Preceptor Party felt more confident, and they all glared at the Emperor's Party with their necks held high, as if they had won some great victory.

His Majesty's faction, however, found their actions utterly baffling.

They had been on high alert, thinking the Grand Preceptor was going to usurp the throne, but they never expected that the Grand Preceptor would actually be interested in the position of Empress.

This is all a misunderstanding.

His Majesty's faction and the Imperial Preceptor's faction smiled apologetically, and the two groups were now on the same wavelength.

They were talking past each other, yet strangely harmonious.

Before Xie Hanzhou and Yu Sheng arrived, the Prime Minister didn't think anything was wrong, until the two went to court...

Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!

Xie Hanzhou remained silent. The assembled officials couldn't help but look up, only to find Xie Hanzhou sitting on the dragon throne, his arm around Yu Sheng's waist, looking at them with a cool expression.

The first to react were the Emperor's supporters, who quickly added, "Long live the Empress!"

Unexpectedly, Xie Hanzhou's expression turned even more sour.

"What, Prime Minister, do you have some complaints about my Empress?"

"And General, what the hell are you shouting over there? Are you trying to prevent me and Sheng Sheng from growing old together?"

He didn't even spare that small group of Prince Ning's faction. "Li Qichou, what are you guys doing, exchanging flirtatious glances? All you do all day is babble, I'm so annoyed by you!"

The courtiers: Your Majesty, you have truly made a valid attack on everyone.

The Prime Minister's heart broke when he saw Yu Sheng leaning naturally against Xie Hanzhou.

He felt that he might have misunderstood something.

Perhaps the Imperial Advisor never coveted the Emperor's position, but rather the Empress's.

After all, if it were an act, it wouldn't be possible to fake it so convincingly!

He felt he had been deceived.

Helpless, the courtiers could only chant in unison again, "Long live the Empress! Long live the Empress! Long live the Empress!"

"Yes, all of you may rise."

Xie Hanzhou was now satisfied.

"I presume all of you ministers are aware of my relationship with Sheng Sheng?"

The courtiers all said they understood. If they still couldn't see it, he would probably gouge out their eyes and show off their affection in front of their eyes.

"The coronation ceremony can proceed once I have dealt with the incompetent ruler of the neighboring country. Minister of Rites, I hereby appoint you to oversee all preparations for the coronation ceremony. If any mishaps occur..."

The Minister of Rites quickly replied, "Your subject obeys the decree."

"I wonder how Your Majesty intends to deal with the emperor of the neighboring country?" the prime minister asked.

Xie Hanzhou smiled and said, "You don't need to worry about that, my dear minister. I have my own plans."

Prime Minister: Bah! I didn't even want to ask if you weren't going to tell me!

When Xie Weiyan heard Xie Hanzhou say he wanted to deal with the emperor of the neighboring country, he understood that Qin Zheng was seeking cooperation with Xie Hanzhou.

He felt both angry and afraid.

What angered him was that he had shown such sincerity, but Qin Zheng not only remained unmoved, but also humiliated him.

What he feared was that he didn't know if Qin Zheng would report him to Xie Hanzhou.

When he approached Qin Zheng, he never imagined she would disagree, which put him in a very passive position now.

He couldn't help but look up at Xie Hanzhou, only to meet Xie Hanzhou's ambiguous smile.

Xie Weiyan's heart skipped a beat.

He felt that Xie Hanzhou probably knew something, but... why didn't he expose him?

Perhaps he didn't really trust Qin Zheng, an outsider?

Xie Weiyan was extremely agitated. He couldn't see through Xie Hanzhou's thoughts, nor could he guess whether Qin Zheng had reported him or not.

This was pure torture for him.

As he paced back and forth, Xie Hanzhou called his name, "Xie Weiyan—"