Chapter 396 Even a Dream Would Be Fine [27]
Despite Lan Qingchen's resentment, the forces he had secretly cultivated over the years were all wiped out by Lu Zhixing.
Even if he wanted to send someone to break him out of prison, it would be impossible.
Lan Qingchen was imprisoned in the Dali Temple prison, where he was either locked in a water dungeon or taken out for torture every day.
Several times he felt he was going to die, but Lu Zhixing would bring in a highly skilled doctor to keep him from dying!
Lan Qingchen was almost numb, and sometimes he thought it would be better to die.
After a month of this torment, the Emperor of Yetu Kingdom finally sent a reply.
Along with the reply came many generous gifts and a princess from the Yetu Kingdom.
In the letter, the Emperor of Yetu Kingdom expressed his shock and anger at Lan Qingchen's audacity in plotting against a royal princess and a high-ranking official.
At the same time, the emperor of Yetu Kingdom also stated that princes who break the law are subject to the same punishment as commoners, and Lan Qingchen's crime should be punished as appropriate.
To express his apology, the emperor of Yetu Kingdom sent gifts, including the princess of Yetu Kingdom. On the surface, it was said that he was willing to form a marriage alliance with the Shengming Dynasty, but in reality, it was also an apology.
Upon receiving the reply from Yetu Kingdom, the emperor immediately sentenced Lan Qingchen to death and ordered him to drink a cup of poisoned wine.
As for the princess of Yetu Kingdom... their Shengming Dynasty dared not accept her and sent her back directly.
In Dali Temple prison.
Because Lan Qingchen is seriously ill, he has been staying in a regular cell for the past two days.
When Lan Qingchen saw the poisoned wine, his heart was filled with mixed emotions.
I feel unwilling, yet there is also a sense of relief.
He was unwilling to accept that his ambitious and brilliant plans had ended so abruptly, dying in prison.
The relief came from the fact that he had suffered for the past month; death would end his torment.
The poisoned wine was swallowed, causing his liver and intestines to break apart.
Lan Qingchen is dead.
When Achu learned of this news from the system, he was playing with a cat.
A month is enough time for Ah Chu to build a relationship of trust with the three cats.
The two kittens, whose eyes were still closed, were already interacting with humans and were incredibly affectionate.
A few days ago, Ah Chu thought that the mother cat would always be wary of people, but she suddenly started to roll over and let her pet her belly, becoming very docile.
The three cats live in Achu's room, and with their antics, life isn't so boring anymore.
Upon hearing that Lan Qingchen had died, A Chu paused slightly in her hand as she was teasing the cat.
The first thought that popped into her mind was that Lu Zhixing finally didn't have to worry about her taking Lan Qingchen as a gigolo.
Achu was amused by her own idea.
Just then, the little black cat named Moyu pounced on Achu's side and rubbed against her hand.
Ah Chu was so charmed by it that she picked up a piece of jerky next to her and gave it to the dog to chew on.
Her attention had long been diverted to the cat.
As for Lan Qingchen, let him die.
Lu Zhixing finished his shift earlier than usual today.
As usual, after returning to Fanghua Garden, he first took a bath and changed his clothes before going to see Achu.
Upon seeing Achu, Lu Zhixing immediately pulled her into his arms, his other hand already resting on her stomach.
Ah Chu's belly has grown even bigger.
Ever since he felt A Chu's fetal movements a few days ago, Lu Zhixing has preferred to keep his arm around A Chu's belly.
Was our child naughty today?
Ah Chu used Lu Zhixing as a cushion, leaning against his broad embrace, and replied, "It's alright, he only moved a few times during the meal, so I guess he likes the food too."
Lu Zhixing smiled.
As the two chatted, Lu Zhixing casually remarked, "Lan Qingchen is dead."
Even though Achu already knew, she still showed a shocked expression.
"Dead?"
Lu Zhixing nodded: "Yes, His Majesty gave him a cup of poisoned wine today."
He already knew what the male protagonist meant, just like the protagonist in a storybook.
So, does that mean the world they live in is just a fictional story? Or is it fake?
Lu Zhixing couldn't believe it. He was so real, and A Chu was so real, how could they be fake?
But even if it's fake, it doesn't matter.
Even a dream is fine.
He only wished to remain in the dream where Achu was, never to wake up.
Of course, A Chu had no idea what Lu Zhixing was thinking.
She also told Fang Lu the news of Lan Qingchen's death the next day.
Although Fang Lu had been mentally prepared after Lan Qingchen was arrested and taken to Dali Temple, she was still somewhat dazed when she actually heard the news of his death.
At the same time, she was also a little uneasy: "The so-called male protagonist is all dead, will this world suddenly collapse?"
With a smile on her face, Achu replied as if joking, "How could that be? You, the female lead, are still here perfectly fine."
Fang Lu blinked.
Based on her experience reading novels, if the world is going to collapse, it will definitely collapse the moment the protagonist dies.
Lan Qingchen died yesterday.
That means Lan Qingchen's death was insignificant.
Fang Lu breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good! Although I don't particularly like ancient times either, I don't want to die again. I haven't lived enough yet!"
Achu laughed and said, "I haven't lived enough yet either."
Although she experienced nine mission worlds, except for the last one, she lived her life almost like an ordinary person.
It's as if she's lived several lifetimes, but she still hasn't lived enough.
She waits for herself to accumulate enough mission points to return to the real world.
I always felt that there was something in the real world waiting for her to do.
Such thoughts only flashed through her mind, and Achu regained her composure and continued talking to Fang Lu.
"Didn't you want to open a dessert shop after you regain your freedom at twenty? Do you want to do it ahead of time?"
Fang Lu looked at A Chu: "Are you... going to let me out early?"
Achu: "Yes and no, for the time being you can still be my palace maid."
"But you can also open a dessert shop."
“I’ll provide the capital, you provide the labor, and we’ll split the profits 50/50. With Princess Shenghua as your backer, your business should do even better.”
What do you think?
Fang Lu knew that A Chu simply wanted to help her, but was afraid that she would feel embarrassed to accept, so she said the profits would be split 50/50.
Given Ah Chu's status, how could he possibly care about such a small profit!
Fang Lu wasn't the type to turn away opportunities and benefits, so she stood up excitedly without hesitation.
"I think it's great! I'm willing!"
Her eyes were bright, and her whole being seemed to be glowing.
After that, Fang Lu began preparing enthusiastically.
Since the eldest princess is the one who funded the business, the size of the store cannot be what she originally envisioned.
She revised the business plan she had written beforehand again and again, and finally finalized it.
Next comes choosing the store location and selecting staff.
Achu directly took out all the shops owned by the Eldest Princess and gave them to Fang Lu to choose from; they were all in the best locations in the capital.
Fang Lu went to inspect those shops in person and had a new idea.
She wants to open a shop that offers food, lodging, and entertainment!
Fang Lu told A Chu her idea, but A Chu waved her hand, telling her to do whatever she wanted.
"But what if I make you lose money?" Fang Lu was still a little worried; the scale she had set was a bit too large.
Ah Chu laughed and said, "You're the female lead, don't think about losing out before it even starts."
"Besides, even if we lose money, I can afford it, and you can just consider it as gaining experience."
With Achu's words of encouragement, Fang Lu felt reassured and went ahead with her plan!
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