Chapter 731: The time left for us is running out
The secret guard was silent for a moment, then bravely said, "I don't think so."
He stared down at the lines on the bluestone on the ground, not daring to move, until he heard the majestic voice of Emperor Xuande above his head.
"continue."
The secret guard breathed a sigh of relief and said respectfully, "Your Majesty has watched the prince grow up. You know his character better than anyone else.
This matter concerns the deceased little princess, and the prince will never have the intention of taking advantage of it."
Emperor Xuande's eyes were gloomy, and he ordered in a cold voice: "Keep watching Xiaowu, and report immediately if there is any movement."
As he spoke, a hint of viciousness flashed in his eyes, "Send a few more people over there to keep a close eye on Huayang."
If possible, he would rather Xiaowu suspected Huayang out of selfishness.
But if that wasn't the case, he would have to ask his good sister what she was trying to do.
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Listening to Mo Jinchuan's confession, Song Yanxi paused slightly while patting Jiaojiao's back.
Yes, she could see that he had done it on purpose in the imperial study just now.
But she never expected that this person would still be acting after leaving the imperial study.
His acting was so good that even she was fooled.
Had he fooled her before with this serious face?
Without waiting for Song Yanxi to ask, Mo Jinchuan hurriedly raised his hand to swear.
Just as he was about to speak, Song Yanxi said quietly, "The thunder from heaven strikes only those who are unfaithful, but it doesn't say that it won't strike those who swear carelessly when they have nothing to do."
When he thought of Song Huai'en in the Marquis' Mansion, who was being taken care of by that concubine but had gone hungry for nine meals in three days and had no one to care about him, eating, drinking, defecating and urinating in bed, Mo Jinchuan consciously put down his hand.
It's not that I'm afraid, I just don't want to have anything to do with him. It's really unlucky.
He had previously been reluctant to let him act under Xier's name, and had wanted to give him some money so that the four of them could live a carefree life away from the capital.
From now on, if I don’t see it, I won’t be bothered, and it won’t get out and cause gossip among the people in Luo.
Unexpectedly, Song Huai'en opened his mouth and asked for 100,000 taels of gold.
This was not enough. His mistress made a list for An Yi on the spot. The land and shops listed on it would cost at least 20,000 to 30,000 taels of gold.
He was rich, but he didn't intend to become someone's scapegoat.
Even though Song Huai'en is his father-in-law, he insists on being a useless piece of mud and letting him stay there to rot and stink.
As for Xier, as long as he is with her, those dirty things will never be able to disgust her.
If one day he were to pass away due to an accident, Zi Yan and his brothers would be able to help him protect them and their daughter.
Live a life without worries, peaceful and happy.
Song Yanxi felt uncomfortable under Mo Jinchuan's burning gaze and couldn't help asking, "Why is your Highness looking at me like this? Is there something wrong with my face?"
Mo Jinchuan's lips curled slightly, "Xi'er is pretty."
Hearing this, Song Yanxi felt her cheeks getting hot.
She lowered her eyes and said embarrassedly, "Your Majesty is making fun of me again."
Even if it looks good, you can't look at it like this every day.
After a long time, it is inevitable that they will get tired of each other.
She didn't want them to become like those couples in Beijing who had lost their love early on, treating each other with respect in public and rarely saying a word to each other when they met at home.
What’s the point of living like that?
They are just afraid that both families will lose face because of this, and their children's marriage will be ruined, and they will become the "sinner" of the family.
As if he had guessed what she was thinking, Mo Jinchuan said with a serious face, "Every word I said just now came from my heart, and there was absolutely no intention of teasing me."
Song Yanxi looked up at him, emotions surging in her eyes.
When love is deep, what you say and do comes from the heart, without a single lie.
But how many people can truly withstand the long passage of time?
Empress Defei and Empress Guifei are the best examples.
One of them was so hurt by His Majesty that he stayed indoors for many years, crying in front of the Buddha statue every day until he went blind.
The other one watched helplessly as her love was taken away by one beautiful newcomer after another, and even though she felt sad, she had no one to confide in.
The high and mighty status of a royal concubine gave her rare honors in the world, but it also trapped her forever, forcing her to drown her sorrows in alcohol.
As for the Queen...
Even though she could see that Emperor Xuande was somewhat sincere towards her, Song Yanxi still didn't think they were a good match.
A person as good as the Queen will be regarded as a treasure no matter who she marries and will receive the unique love in this world.
The couple lived in harmony and treated each other as equals.
Instead of being trapped in this deep palace, cleaning up the mess for her husband's concubines day after day, and being exhausted.
However, at the age of thirty-something, he already had white hair and suffered from headaches.
If this continues, your health will naturally deteriorate day by day.
In the huge harem, there are many concubines whose status is far lower than theirs.
If you are lucky, you can be favored once every two years. As long as you are remembered by His Majesty, your life will not be too difficult.
But those who do not have outstanding talents or prominent family background may not have the opportunity to meet the emperor for several years.
To put it nicely, she is His Majesty's woman.
In fact, their food, clothing, housing and transportation are not much better than those of the criminals in the cold palace.
Some of them may be willing to jump into this fire pit even if it means suffering.
But Song Yanxi was unwilling.
Even if she was given the status of the most noble woman in the world, she would not want it.
She couldn't share her husband with other women.
She would never tolerate the deep palace walls trapping her in the second half of her life, which could have been brilliant and free.
Even if she gets her revenge later, she still has many unfinished things and unfulfilled responsibilities waiting for her to do.
There are still so many people waiting for her to heal.
No one can trap her.
Even if that person is herself.
Song Yanxi suppressed her thoughts, looked up at Mo Jinchuan, who was serious, and asked softly, "Your Majesty's health is getting worse. What do you think about the issue of appointing a crown prince?"
She knew very well that there were some things she shouldn't ask.
But since they are going to be husband and wife in the future, they should be honest with each other as he said before.
If he really wanted that position, she and the Yan family would definitely give him all they had to help him become a wise ruler.
But she couldn't take the position of concubine.
Even though she knew that Mo Jinchuan would definitely change the rule of all dynasties that concubines were not allowed to leave the palace at will for her, despite the heavy pressure.
As the king of a country, one seems to have supreme power, but it also comes with a heavy burden.
Every word and action affects the future of millions of people.
They need a wise monarch, not an emotional Majesty.
Their current Majesty has done a great job in this regard.
But in contrast, he also paid a price for the exchange.
Mo Jinchuan frowned slightly, with a look of confusion in his eyes, "Why did Xier suddenly ask this?"
Song Yanxi forced a smile and said, "It was just a casual remark. If Your Highness doesn't want to talk about it, then don't mention it."
Hearing this, Mo Jinchuan's smile couldn't help but become more helpless, "Look at you, you didn't even give me a chance to open my mouth and cry out for justice."
He said with a sigh, "I only guessed that Father was not in good health recently, but I didn't expect it to be this bad.
Xier, we don't have much time left."
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