Chapter 53 The Imperial Edict Arrives, and He Has the Confidence to Marry Her
He locked Hong Gu and Chu Ruyan in the woodshed to relieve his hatred.
He then ordered someone to bring a bowl of black medicine to Wang's room: "Drink it, this is a tonic that your husband specially prepared for you."
Wang picked up the bowl and burst into tears: "Linyuan, have you found the girl? But... is she married?"
She held on to the last glimmer of hope that if the girl had already married and had children, Chu Linyuan would let go of his obsession and perhaps let her go.
Chu Linyuan nodded, "Yes, I found her, but she is not married."
He put on a strange smile, but Wang felt her heart go cold.
She looked at him timidly and said flatteringly, "Lin Yuan, considering that we have been married for many years, can you please not drink this bowl of medicine?"
She was Chu Linyuan's bedmate, so she naturally knew that what her husband gave her was a chronic poison.
Seeing that he didn't answer for a long time, Wang added quickly: "Or, you can divorce me."
"It's not that I'm afraid of death, but I'm really worried about Zhao'er."
Chu Linyuan frowned, took the soup bowl from Wang, and stirred it gently with a spoon.
While feeding Wang, he said, "Old husband and wife, what nonsense are you talking about? How could I divorce my wife?"
"You are Mingzhao's biological mother. How could I bear to do such an ungrateful thing?"
When Wang took the medicine, she choked and tears streamed down her face, and she became even more afraid of him.
"Then...then I can go to the temple and become a nun. Lin Yuan, I just want to live. I, I won't get in your way!"
Chu Linyuan didn't react at all, but he didn't stop feeding him.
"You're talking nonsense again. Mingzhao is grown up and will have to discuss marriage in the future. If his biological mother is in the temple, what will outsiders say about him?"
"If you don't think about yourself, you should think about Ming Zhao. At the very least, you should think about your family."
"Come, drink more, this medicine is the best for nourishing people..."
"Chu Linyuan!"
Wang finally couldn't bear it anymore, she knocked the bowl to the ground and said angrily: "I have been affectionate with you before, and I have helped you before... I am devoted to you, why do you treat me like this?
She raised her voice and cried so hard that it trembled.
"You've been too noisy today!" He remained calm and composed, then waved away the servants waiting on the side, "Quickly leave, I'll handle this."
The servant nodded sympathetically, closed the door and retreated.
"I really don't know what the lady is thinking. The master treats her so well, but she acts unreasonably from time to time."
"Yes, the master is a handsome man. If I could marry a man like him, I would wake up smiling in my dreams. But my wife doesn't know how to be grateful..."
The two maids chatted idly, moving further and further away from the master bedroom.
At the same time, Chu Linyuan, who had endured for a long time, finally took off his disguise.
“Bang!”
He slapped Wang fiercely, revealing his true ferocious face. "Don't be so shameless! I've let you be the Vice Prime Minister's wife for a few years, it's already glorious enough. You should be satisfied!"
"This medicine will give you at least three months to live. Hurry and fulfill your unfulfilled wish. If you dare to ruin my plans or leak this information, watch out for your family!"
He then shoved Wang to the ground, kicked her a few times, and then left. "If you don't take the medicine, I'll throw you straight into the well."
Wang was overwhelmed with grief. Looking at his indifferent back, she thought of his infatuated look when he proposed to her, and she couldn't help but feel remorseful.
"What a beast! What a beast! Why didn't I listen to my parents and marry such a beast!"
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The next day, at dawn, Chu Linyuan ordered people to buy a lot of medicinal herbs, head ornaments, jewelry, and silk.
The corners of his mouth curled up, he looked energetic and felt like he had endless energy.
I have to prepare to marry Shen Yuning. I can't let the new girl down when she gets married.
Thinking that soon, Shen Yuning would marry into the Chu family, call him "husband" tenderly, snuggle in his arms and make noises, and lie on the couch with him affectionately... Chu Linyuan couldn't help but feel warm in his heart and full of energy.
Ning'er is so beautiful. When I met her before, she was just a little girl in the bud. Now, after not seeing her for three years, she has become more beautiful, with a graceful figure and fair skin.
Chu Linyuan secretly made up his mind to give her all the good things in the world.
It just so happened that she had just broken off her engagement with Pei Yanzhou and was in a frustrated state. If he took advantage of this opportunity, he would definitely win the girl's heart.
"Even Xiao Yihan has set his sights on her. He's not easy to deal with."
Thinking of Xiao Yihan, Chu Linyuan unconsciously touched his chest and spat out another mouthful of blood.
"I always thought that my martial arts skills had reached the pinnacle, but I didn't expect that boy's internal strength would be so profound."
He gnashed his teeth in hatred, "If I were not the deputy prime minister, but the prime minister of Dayu Kingdom, perhaps I would be able to win Ning'er's favor even more."
Ever since Chu Linyuan learned Shen Yuning's name last night, he has been calling her Ning'er, Ning'er in private.
Just when he was worrying about his position, he suddenly saw the butler rushing into the study in a panic.
"Master! Eunuch Su is here, holding the imperial edict in his hand, waiting for you in the front hall to receive it!"
Chu Linyuan's heart tightened, and he felt that something was wrong.
Could it be that he discovered me when I was fighting with Xiao Yihan yesterday?
This shouldn't be the case. I usually hide it so well. How could a young man like him easily see through the clues?
Chu Linyuan narrowed his cruel eyes, but still walked towards the front hall.
"Better not push me too far, or I'll do anything."
While talking to himself, he had already reached the front hall.
To his surprise, Eunuch Su smiled joyfully upon seeing him and said, "Lord Chu is very happy. Kneel down and listen to your order."
Chu Linyuan was startled and knelt down obediently.
By this time, Wang had already recovered as usual. She even covered the scars on her face with thick makeup and turned into the graceful and elegant wife of an official again.
She ordered people to set up an incense table, and then she pulled Chu Mingzhao and Chu Ruyan over, and had them kneel respectfully beside Chu Linyuan.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims:
Chu Linyuan, Vice Minister of Rites, possesses exceptional talent and remarkable political achievements. Since entering the imperial court, he has consistently fulfilled his duties with unwavering dedication. With the position of Prime Minister, the head of the Six Ministries, now vacant, Chu Linyuan is hereby promoted to Chief Minister of the Cabinet, acting as Prime Minister, to take up the position immediately.
However, the responsibility of the Prime Minister is heavier than Mount Tai, so I have set a three-month probation period. If Chu Linyuan can maintain integrity and assist in managing all affairs during this period, I will personally grant him the Golden Seal and forever maintain the rule of the court.
You should work hard to govern the country and do not let me down!
So ordered! "
After Lord Su's imperial edict was read out, the air was silent for a long moment before Chu Linyuan excitedly raised his hands to receive the edict.
"Your servant Chu Linyuan accepts the order and thanks the Lord for His grace! I will definitely live up to the high expectations of the Heavenly Family!"
How could I have such a fate? How could I, a fishmonger, a poor man who had been trampled upon by others since childhood, have such a fate?
That’s great! God is really helping me. Now I will have more confidence to marry Ning’er.
She is really a lucky charm for her husband. She started bringing good luck to me before I even entered the door.
At the same time, Chu Ruyan also screamed "Ah".
By then, Eunuch Su had already returned to the palace to report. Chu Ruyan excitedly said, "Father, you are now the prime minister!"
"Then my family's current status and position are no less than the Pei family's!"
She almost laughed out loud through gritted teeth, "Great, my good days are coming soon!"
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