Chapter 492
It's impossible to execute them. No emperor in any dynasty would be so capable as to execute all the officials; it's not like they wanted to destroy the country.
In the end, Wen Xin could only continue to be an idle, pleasure-seeking, and incompetent ruler.
His Highness the Regent didn't really want her to help in the study.
That would only make him busier and work longer hours.
With his crush right beside him, looking at him with sweet, smiling eyes, how could he possibly concentrate on his business?
All he wanted was to hold her in his arms and whisper sweet nothings in her ear... Why hadn't his little emperor grown up yet?
Finally, things stabilized at the Summer Palace and in the capital, and the Regent, having a little more free time, naturally rushed off to see his beloved young emperor.
"Nothing serious, leave the rest to the staff for now... Your Majesty, have you been feeling cooped up lately?"
"It's alright. It's hot outside, and I don't really want to go out. My nanny and the others make me cooling foods every day."
"Your Majesty should not eat too many cold foods; it is not good for your health."
"Yes, Your Highness."
"..."
He said he would listen to her, but when he turned his head away, the little emperor was still eating without a care in the world.
But even though he knew she was being hypocritical, the regent couldn't bring himself to say a harsh word when he looked at the sweet, obedient little girl in his arms.
"Your Highness."
"Um?"
Are you busy this afternoon?
"Is there something you need, Your Majesty?"
"If Your Highness is not busy, would you like to accompany me to play in the stream behind the villa? The afternoon sun is not too strong, and it is cooler, which is a good time to go out and play."
The mountain stream must have been very cool, it's a pity there were no swimsuits in ancient times, otherwise she would have gone swimming in the stream.
The regent instinctively wanted to politely decline.
The stream is close to the mountains and forests, which is not safe, unlike the well-protected area of the mountain villa, and poses a certain threat to her safety.
The girl pouted her pink lips, "After I arrived at the manor, I wanted to go out and have some fun, but I was afraid Your Highness would worry, so I didn't go alone. I was thinking of waiting until you have some free time before asking you to come with me."
"Your Highness, with you here, my safety is certainly not a problem."
The regent wanted to say that he was not a god and could not give her an absolute guarantee.
But when he met the little empress's pleading eyes, he simply couldn't refuse.
She was always well-behaved and sensible, and never made any excessive demands on him.
All he wanted to do was play in the stream behind the villa, not go anywhere else. The Regent felt that it would be too much to refuse even this.
Never mind, we'll just bring more guards then.
The Regent gently stroked her hair. "Your Majesty, please go if you wish."
Wen Xin smiled and jumped up to hug his neck, hanging completely on him, her smile charming and bright, "Your Highness is the best."
The regent quickly put his arm around her waist, using it to support her weight, afraid of dropping this precious little girl.
"Your Majesty, you must not act rashly."
"I am not afraid, Your Highness is here."
The regent had no choice but to shake his head helplessly. "Alright, Your Majesty, come down."
Wen Xin tightened her arms around him. "No, I just like holding Your Highness."
The Regent's ears burned, and the large hand resting on her waist felt like it was on fire.
Because it was too hot, Wen Xin never wore imperial robes in her bedchamber. She preferred the soft, breathable silk skirt, which felt like nothing on her body and was cool to the touch.
Today she was wearing a light green soft silk dress, which accentuated her fair and delicate skin.
On a sweltering day, holding her in my arms is like holding a cool, refreshing piece of jade, so precious and captivating that I can't bear to let her go.
But the thinness of her clothes made it easy for him to feel how delicate and soft her skin was, which unconsciously aroused the deepest greed in his heart.
I wish I could...
The regent's Adam's apple bobbed beneath his high collar as he cursed himself once more for being a beast.
Why is it that I have absolutely no self-control when I'm around her?
The young empress's hand suddenly landed on his collar, as if she were puzzled. "Your Highness, in this hot weather, why are you wearing such a high-necked shirt? Aren't you hot?"
The Regent suddenly grabbed her small hand, his eyes deep and unfathomable. "Your Majesty, stop fooling around."
Wen Xin looked at him innocently and didn't struggle. "Your Highness, your hands are so hot. Are you feeling very hot? I'll have someone bring you a bowl of chilled watermelon juice."
The Regent: "..." His fever couldn't be relieved by chilled watermelon juice.
"Your Majesty, please rest. Your humble servant will go and arrange the travel arrangements for later."
Watching her prince flee in disarray once again, Wen Xin sipped her watermelon juice and sighed deeply.
Your Highness is so easily provoked.
They flirt and run away!
The corpse-lying Xiao Jin said: What are you going to do if I don't run away?
Given the master's current underage appearance, could the Regent really bring himself to do it?
As for her master, despite being incompetent, she always seems to be trying to provoke others. She should really thank the Regent for his true love for her, since she hasn't been beaten up.
Wen Xin's lips twitched, she clenched her fingers, and gave the stupid butterfly another good beating.
Who's failing?
I am the Empress, how can I say no?
That stupid butterfly is asking for a beating!
Little Jin hugged its wings and whimpered: Master, can't you just be a decent human being?
...
"Cough cough..."
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty."
Wen Xin coughed several times after waking up before slowly opening her misty eyes. Her head felt heavy, and a chill was creeping into her body.
"Your Highness, Your Highness."
"Your humble servant is here."
The Regent held the soaking wet little Empress in his arms, grasped her wrist, and gently channeled his inner energy into her body.
Wen Xin felt her body gradually warming up and she felt less uncomfortable. She looked up at her surroundings.
This is an underground palace, built in a magnificent and resplendent style, yet it exudes an eerie silence, with eternally burning lamps casting a dim glow...
Um, so this is a mausoleum?
Wen Xin's gaze fell on the dragon throne at the head of the table, or perhaps the imperial mausoleum?
How did they end up in the emperor's tomb?
Oh, by the way, in the afternoon, when she and the Regent were playing by the stream behind the manor, they were assassinated...
Wen Xin was speechless.
Is it easy for her to go out and have fun?
Couldn't they have chosen a different time to assassinate him?
Okay, wherever the emperor travels, there will definitely be assassins trying to kill him; that's the usual pattern.
Plus, Wen Xin is the female lead in a tragic romance novel...
As everyone knows, the male and female leads are walking accident initiators.
With the double buff stacked, it would be illogical if no assassin came to kill them.
This is so hard for me!
However, the assassins had clearly planned this all along, and it's unknown how long they had been lying in wait in the woods behind the manor.
They were just waiting for her and the Regent to come out of the manor, then they swarmed them to kill them.
Although protected by the Moon Shadow Guards and Phoenix Guards, the assassins were not only numerous but also fearless and highly coordinated, forcing them into the depths of the forest.
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