Chapter 82
After all, their social statuses are worlds apart, and Wen Xin has been married before.
Surely His Majesty wouldn't abandon his harem of three thousand beauties to love a divorced woman?
As for where Wen Xin went after the divorce,
I heard that she went to Guiyun Temple to practice Buddhism while still keeping her hair, and the Wen family didn't seem to care about her.
Because of the emperor's decree, they dared not openly declare that she was not allowed to return to her parents' home, but the fact that the gate was tightly closed clearly indicated that they would absolutely not accept her return.
She has been completely abandoned by her family.
It seems that the Wen family is destined to become monks and cultivate themselves asceticism!
Tsk tsk, so young, but her life is really unlucky!
The noble ladies who knew the truth in advance: "..."
Ah, you foolish mortals!
Just wait until they all get slapped in the face!
In Peach Blossom Manor, Wen Xin, who was living a particularly comfortable and carefree life, was still reeling from the fact that her ex-husband had become a eunuch.
She asked Qingyu blankly, "Why...castration?"
"Uh... Originally, the Three Judicial Offices would try those sentenced to immediate execution, but His Majesty changed that."
Qingyu glanced at Wen Xin and thought that His Majesty was most likely settling a personal score.
His Majesty loves his wife so much, so naturally he dislikes her ex-husband in every way.
What does killing even mean?
Castrate him so he can no longer be a man, that would be the only way to end it all!
Who wouldn't say that His Majesty's method of dealing with his love rival is "brilliant"?
Wen Xin: "..."
"I think it's my fault."
Wen Xin's voice sounded a little dazed.
Xiao Lian, Qing Yu, and Qing He blinked at each other. Isn't it obvious?
Wen Xin coughed lightly, "That's not what I meant. What I meant was that the reason His Majesty dealt with Shangguan Hao that way was because on the Empress Dowager's birthday, His Majesty and I overheard Shangguan Hao and Princess Qinghe talking behind the rockery... His Majesty said at the time that he would help me..." castrate Shangguan Hao!
At that time, Wen Xin thought he was just saying it.
Unexpectedly, he actually castrated Shangguan Hao.
Wen Xin had mixed feelings; she felt a little helpless, but also a little moved.
He made promises to her, and even if she doesn't remember them, he will still keep them.
Xiao Lian, Qing Yu, and Qing He then suddenly realized what was going on.
"Miss, His Majesty is so good to you!"
Xiao Lian finally realized that the mysterious person was none other than His Majesty the present.
When she first found out, she was almost scared out of her wits!
But after regaining her senses, Xiaolian was only happy.
Your Majesty, the master of the entire Great Yuan Empire!
With the emperor's protection, who will dare to bully Miss in the future?
Moreover, compared to eunuchs who were physically disabled and whose futures were uncertain, emperors were simply too perfect.
As for His Majesty the Emperor's reputation for cruelty, Xiao Lian believes that those people are deliberately smearing him.
Look how good and gentle His Majesty is to her young lady, how is he a tyrant?
Jealousy is such an ugly thing!
However, Xiao Lian also knew that because His Majesty had lied to her before, her mistress now harbored some resentment towards him.
She naturally didn't want her mistress to feel wronged, but His Majesty was truly sincere towards her and willing to put his heart into it... It's easy to find priceless treasures, but hard to find a true lover, especially one as supreme as the king.
Besides, she could tell that the young lady also had feelings for His Majesty.
Xiao Lian doesn't want her mistress to regret anything; she only hopes that the rest of her life will be filled with happiness and prosperity.
Therefore, she now occasionally speaks a few good words for His Majesty, so that the young lady can gradually resolve her inner conflict and eventually become a couple with His Majesty.
Wen Xin pursed her lips and didn't speak, but her gaze softened.
What could she do to him?
"By the way, how is my mother-in-law... Dou Shi?"
Qingyu said with disdain, "When Dou was paralyzed, no one cared for her, including her illegitimate son, daughter-in-law, and sisters-in-law. She was practically rotting on the bed. When the Xuanwu Marquis's mansion was searched, she was barely alive. The people from the Eastern Depot simply wrapped her in a straw mat and threw her into a mass grave."
A paralyzed person thrown into such a place, how could they possibly survive?
If you're lucky, you'll die instantly; if you're unlucky, you might have to endure the agony of being eaten alive by wild dogs or wild beasts before you die.
But who cares about her?
The Dou family brought this upon themselves and deserves to die!
Wen Xin lowered her eyes slightly, a sense of satisfaction rising in her heart.
That old hag who tormented her in two lifetimes and even poisoned her in her previous life finally met a terrible end, haha!
That's wonderful!
It's a real pity that I didn't get to see her become the emperor's favorite concubine, reach the pinnacle of glory, and have her kneel at my feet.
Oh dear, who told her to be so useless? She just died like that!
Never mind, isn't there still Shangguan Hao?
Wen Xin was eager to see what her ex-husband's expression would be when he saw her being affectionate with His Majesty.
It'll be here soon!
Wen Xin looked out the window and saw a magpie perched on a branch, seemingly congratulating her on getting revenge and that good things were about to happen.
Well, after ignoring His Majesty for a few days, even the kind-hearted softie should soften and forgive him.
Although she knew that Emperor Chengyuan had deep feelings for her, she still couldn't let men get her too easily.
It took several twists and turns to make him love her even more wholeheartedly.
Wen Xin's eyes sparkled, her pair of clear, affectionate eyes were flawless, who could imagine how cold and calculating she was?
Xiao Jin: "..."
Was the master always so cunning? Or was he too deeply influenced by the personality traits of the fragments of his soul in this life?
But no matter what, it was too frightening for the butterfly. It hugged itself tightly and vowed that it would never offend its owner so easily again!
...
Qingyu and Qinghe only told Wenxin about the verdict of the Xuanwu Marquis's Mansion, without mentioning the more sensational news of the sudden death of Prince Li.
This morning, the Prince Li's residence issued an obituary announcing that Prince Li had suddenly died last night.
The powerful officials felt a chill run down their spines, gasping in shock. Had His Majesty finally lost his patience with Prince Li and decided to take action against him?
When the news reached the palace, a wave of weeping broke out in Cining Palace.
The Empress Dowager nearly fainted from crying, shouting that she wanted to leave the palace to see Prince Li one last time.
Her son!
However, the palace servants simply calmly reassured the Empress Dowager without making any other remarks.
Let the Empress Dowager leave the palace? Ha! Unless they all want to be beheaded by His Majesty.
"You bastard!"
Empress Dowager Liang swept the things off the table, her eyes red with hatred as she glared at the eunuchs and maids in the palace. "I am the Empress Dowager, the birth mother of the Emperor. Do you think I can't even command a bunch of dog slaves like you?"
The palace servants knelt down, pleading, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"
"Prepare a sedan chair for me. I'm leaving the palace to go to Prince Li's residence. Did you all hear me?"
Empress Dowager Liang shouted angrily.
However, the palace servants only knelt with their heads down, and none of them dared to respond.
"You, you...you're so good, so very good!"
Empress Dowager Liang closed her eyes, concealing the hatred within, and calmed herself down. She gritted her teeth and said, "I want to see the Emperor!"
"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, His Majesty is currently meeting with the cabinet ministers in the Hall of Mental Cultivation to discuss state affairs!"
It means His Majesty is busy, so Empress Dowager, please stop causing trouble!
The Empress Dowager was so angry she vomited blood. "Is state affairs more important, or is my birth mother, me?"
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