Yu Shuo hugged her from behind, his voice softening, "I am your husband, you can trust me."
Qin Su smiled and took his hand, saying, "I've never distrusted you, I'm just a little unaccustomed to it. Do what you want to do, and if anything comes up, just have Chongyang let me know."
It's not worth getting upset over something so trivial.
"Yes, I will take care of it." He turned his head and gently placed a warm kiss on Qin Su's earlobe.
He always liked being close to her like that.
"Alright." Qin Su stopped him from kissing her further, her voice tinged with laughter. "His Majesty will likely seek you out. You cannot investigate this matter."
If the investigation reveals this, it will be detrimental to their plans.
If the investigation fails to uncover the truth, they will inevitably be blamed later.
It's better to just ignore it from the beginning.
"Hmm. I know." He gently nibbled on Qin Su's earlobe and said indistinctly, "We're newlyweds, so naturally I can't handle these things."
He wanted to spend time with his wife, an excuse that Emperor Mingyang would not refuse.
As Qin Su had expected, Steward Deng soon came to find Yu Shuo.
The Mingyang Emperor's bedroom.
He was furious whenever he saw Yu Shuo.
"You, you, you've really forgotten your brother now that you have a princess. Your brother barely escaped death today, and what? You didn't even come to see him when you got back?"
He was quite unhappy. In the past, when he was in trouble, Yu Shuo would rush to the palace to visit him without stopping.
Everything has changed now.
Emperor Mingyang became increasingly unhappy the more he thought about it.
Yu Shuo sat down and said, "Your Majesty is overthinking it. I heard you were alright as soon as I returned, otherwise I would have come immediately."
That's what they said, but it's unclear whether Emperor Mingyang believed it or not.
Have you heard about what happened today?
Yu Shuo: "Mm."
"So what are your thoughts?" Even if the Empress Dowager didn't hint at it, Emperor Mingyang would have noticed something amiss.
There's clearly a problem.
The number of gray wolves arranged by Xue Huai'an would not cause too much suspicion. If Emperor Mingyang became suspicious, his subordinates could simply say that it was due to inaccurate statistics, and they could easily cover it up.
However, due to the involvement of Yu Shuo and Qin Su, the number has multiplied, far exceeding the normal level, which cannot be explained away by inaccurate statistics.
Any normal person would find something wrong with this.
"What opinion could I possibly have? If Your Majesty finds it suspicious, just have your men investigate."
Emperor Mingyang narrowed his eyes. "Something's not right with you."
Yu Shuo sighed, "Everyone knows the wolf pack numbers are off. Is it a bit redundant for you to ask me this, Your Majesty?"
"you!"
Emperor Mingyang snorted, but ultimately didn't bother arguing with Yu Shuo about these matters.
"Aren't you going to investigate? I think it's best if you do." Emperor Mingyang trusted Yu Shuo the most, though he did have some reservations, but those reservations didn't seem so serious in the face of trust.
Yu Shuo shook his head, "Your Majesty and I are newly married and do not wish to start work so early."
Emperor Mingyang: "..."
"Your honeymoon is over."
A wedding only grants a three-day holiday; where would he get more? How long of a vacation does he actually want?
If everyone were like him, what would become of the imperial court?
"The princess is going through a lot during her pregnancy, so as her husband, I naturally have to be there for her."
Just as Emperor Mingyang was about to speak, he added, "My brother is busy with countless affairs of state, so he certainly doesn't understand the joy of becoming a father for the first time."
Emperor Mingyang: "..."
He tried to hold back but couldn't, gritting his teeth, "I have a prince."
Yu Shuo nodded. "Sons are not as fragrant as daughters. Your Majesty, you should find someone else to investigate this matter. I will go back to be with my daughter, the Princess."
After saying that, he got up and left, and Emperor Mingyang really couldn't do anything about it.
Well, he hasn't really had a break all these years.
There's nothing wrong with spending time with your wife now.
Emperor Mingyang summoned Deng Quan and instructed others to handle the matter.
The temperature at the foot of the mountain has gradually risen. People who usually wear light jackets have now taken them off and put on light half-sleeved jackets and skirts.
The western mountains are better, the temperature isn't so high.
Yu Shuo sneaked into Xue Huai'an's residence in the dark. He was extremely skilled in martial arts, and only Xue Qi could not detect him.
"who?"
Yu Shuo dodged the opponent's attack by sidestepping.
This person was obviously not Xue Qi; he didn't have such skills.
Yu Shuo unleashed a burst of energy from his palm, striking the opponent directly in the chest, while simultaneously knocking him unconscious with his other hand.
Xue Huai'an was in so much pain that he couldn't sleep. When he heard the noise, he immediately opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, a handkerchief was used to cover his mouth.
He stared in horror at the person in front of him, who was tall, but he couldn't see the face clearly.
who?
Who dares to make a move at the Western Hills Palace?
He quickly considered who the person was and ultimately concluded that it was highly likely that Qin Su was the one who was taking advantage of his misfortune.
Even if others are envious of his current treatment, they would never dare to make a move against him. If Emperor Mingyang found out, the consequences would be unimaginable.
He ripped the gag out of his mouth and said urgently, "I'll give you three times what Qin Su gave you! Don't touch me."
Yu Shuo: ?
Wasn't Xue Huai'an supposed to practice martial arts? How could someone who practices martial arts have such poor eyesight?
He's all show and no substance.
He pulled out a rope, quickly tied it around Xue Huai'an's hands, and then used another rope to strangle his neck.
Xue Huai'an was terrified. He said, "Don't kill me! I'll give you anything you want, just don't kill me."
Yu Shuo hadn't originally planned to kill Xue Huai'an, but at this moment he suddenly didn't want to do it so quickly.
He lowered his voice and asked, "What exactly did you do to Princess Consort Chen? Why does she hate you so much?"
Yu Shuo conducted an investigation, but the information he gathered was insufficient, far from sufficient.
He understood Qin Su; Qin Su wasn't the kind of person who would kill someone just because she couldn't have the love she wanted.
Xue Huai'an must have done something that everyone finds utterly despicable.
"I...I didn't."
As soon as he said this, Yu Shuo tightened the rope behind him.
"Um, I... I really didn't. I don't know... I don't know why she... why she hates me so much."
People generally don't lie when facing death, so Xue Huai'an probably wasn't lying.
Yu Shuo became increasingly confused.
"I'll give you money, just don't touch me. What Qin Su can give you, I can give you too." Xue Huai'an was eager to prove himself. He said, "I have saved His Majesty's life, and I will only rise to great heights in the future. As long as you don't touch me, I will repay you in the future."
Yu Shuo was too lazy to waste words with him, so he tore open the corner of his clothes and stuffed it into his mouth, then grabbed his ankle and twisted it hard.
Xue Huai'an's eyes almost popped out of their sockets; the intense pain caused his whole body to tremble and spasm.
His face was contorted horribly, and a sharp pain shot through his ankle.
it hurts!
The pain was unbearable!
Her bound hands clenched tightly, and tears welled up in her eyes.
But the villain didn't stop there; he punched him in the ankle, and he seemed to hear the sound of bones breaking.
Xue Huai'an eventually fainted from the pain.
Yu Shuo stared at the hemp rope in his hand; if he used his strength, he could kill Xue Huai'an.
Susu won't blame him, she definitely won't blame him.
He tightened the rope, and Xue Huai'an's face quickly turned red. The feeling of suffocation woke him from his coma, but waking up meant facing death.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
