In the imperial study.
Xiao Luochen took Sheng Wu's hand and walked straight in.
And Sheng Wu did not resist this time.
Xiao Luochen noticed her silence and walked in front of her, frowning his cold brows in a gloomy look.
Then, he took Sheng Wu in.
"Your humble servant, I pay my respects to His Majesty..."
As soon as she entered, Sheng Wu heard a familiar voice.
It was late at night when Xiao Luochen suddenly called Pei Yuqing to the imperial study and insisted that he come along...
A hint of sarcasm flashed across Sheng Wu's eyes. His so-called trust was nothing more than this.
"No need to be polite."
As soon as Xiao Luochen entered, he observed Pei Yuqing's expression, but.
He just kept his head lowered and his eyes down, never looking up, as if he didn't notice the people around him.
So, Xiao Luochen took Sheng Wu's hand and said something deliberately.
"You can sit with me. Your coronation ceremony will be held anyway, so it's fine for the emperor and empress to sit together."
Hearing this, Sheng Wu raised her cold and beautiful face slightly, glanced at Pei Yuqing, and then looked at Xiao Luochen, who was looking at her with deep and complex eyes, and was very much looking forward to it.
She curled her lips into a smile.
"Then, thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
As she said that, she still let Xiao Luochen hold her hand and sit down together.
Pei Yuqing knew that he couldn't play dumb any longer, so he looked up out of curiosity, but his eyes showed just the right amount of surprise.
"Her Majesty the Queen Mother!"
"My dear, you are mistaken. She is not the Queen Mother, but my future Empress. It's just that she bears some resemblance to the late Queen Mother."
Xiao Luochen frowned, his face showing a forced smile.
Obviously, he was determined to make Sheng Wu his queen, and even used a similar excuse as the empress dowager to fool the people of the world.
Hearing this, Pei Yuqing frowned slightly, glanced at Sheng Wu, and finally nodded.
"It seems that I am shortsighted."
These words were in agreement with Xiao Luochen's words. His handsome face was still gloomy and cold, as if apart from the surprise just now, he didn't care at all who the person in front of him was.
Xiao Luochen, who had been observing him, had a hint of suspicion in his eagle eyes, as sharp as a knife.
"Lord Pei, I have always felt that you are capable of taking on this important task. Therefore, I intend to entrust the matters concerning the marriage of the Emperor and Empress and the coronation ceremony to you."
This is not a question, but a direct acceptance of fate.
Pei Yuqing stood four meters away from the desk, as lonely and cold as a snowy mountain. His handsome face showed no emotion at all, and he just nodded.
"Your Majesty, I am used to handling state affairs. I am afraid I am not up to the task of handling such an important matter as this that should be handled by the Imperial Household Department!"
Under his cuffs, in an invisible position, his fingers were slightly clenched.
He understood why Xiao Luochen summoned him into the palace late at night. Perhaps it was because of the fire in the empress dowager's coffin and his abnormal attitude that made him suspect that he was related to Sheng Wu's fake death and escape from the palace.
Deliberately testing myself...
However, it would be fine if Xiao Luochen just acted like this, but...
"Your Majesty, Lord Pei is truly loyal. Even though he's so capable, he still worries about not doing a good job and affecting Your Majesty's priorities. This shows how loyal he is to Your Majesty!"
Just as Xiao Luochen was about to speak and continue to put pressure on him, Sheng Wu suddenly approached him, took his arm affectionately, and spoke in a very coquettish manner.
"......" Pei Yuqing's face was slightly tense and his eyelids were twitching.
What does this crazy woman want to do? !
Pei Yuqing raised her eyes slightly and met Sheng Wu's beautiful eyes which were smiling charmingly but without any warmth. She was sticking close to Xiao Luochen, looking very gentle and intimate.
And Xiao Luochen was also holding Sheng Wu's hand.
It seemed as if the two were a match made in heaven.
In just a second, Pei Yuqing lowered his long feathery eyelashes expressionlessly, his eyelids drooped, and tiny flashes of light and shadow appeared, seemingly unaffected at all.
"So, I suggest that we leave it to Lord Pei."
Finally, Sheng Wu glanced at his expressionless face, narrowed her eyes, sneered calmly, and then looked at Xiao Luochen with a pleading look.
However, she did not call herself "your concubine" or "I" in front of Xiao Luochen, but "I". Her eyes were slightly dim as she looked at Xiao Luochen, implying that he should listen to her.
Seeing this, Xiao Luochen's eyebrows moved slightly, and he pursed his lips, somewhat unable to understand Sheng Wu.
I originally thought that she had some connection with Pei Yuqing, and that Pei Yuqing had helped her in the previous incidents.
But now, the subtle tension between the two is indeed somewhat puzzling.
However, looking at Sheng Wu's half-smile, Xiao Luochen nodded and agreed.
"Okay, I'll listen to you then."
After saying that, he turned his head and looked at Pei Yuqing who was standing upright below, with a hint of disgust and murderous intent in his eyes.
"Pei Aiqing, just listen to what the Queen says. I believe you can handle it."
Forget it, even if Pei Yuqing and Sheng Wu really have nothing to do with each other, but.
It must be eliminated!
Pei Yuqing's evil face was indifferent and sinister. He twitched his lips and his voice was like icicles in the cold winter.
"However, according to state etiquette, the death of the empress dowager is a national mourning, and celebrations must be prohibited for three years."
His tone was lukewarm, as if he was just giving advice on national affairs.
Sheng Wu smiled slightly and said nothing.
Xiao Luochen knew this, but still frowned deeply.
"I will take care of this matter myself. You just need to go down and arrange the matters of the wedding and the coronation. Even if it is three years later, I will still marry the queen."
Having said that, Xiao Luochen didn't give her a chance to refuse and changed the subject.
"Oh, Lord Pei, you've worked so hard for the court, yet you seem to be alone now. So, I'll grant you a marriage. If you have a woman you like, I'll issue a decree. If not, I can choose a gentle woman for you."
After saying that, Xiao Luochen did not ask Pei Yuqing's opinion, but looked at Sheng Wu.
"Awu, do you have any recommendations for young ladies from aristocratic families?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Pei Yuqing, who had always been indifferent and calm, narrowed his peach blossom eyes, with a hint of murderousness and cruelty in his eyes.
Xiao Luochen was obviously insulting him.
He is a rootless man. Not to mention that he has no one he likes, even if he does, Xiao Luochen arranging a marriage for him is nothing but a naked humiliation.
then.
"Your Majesty, I have no mood for love. I am afraid that I will let your majesty down."
Sheng Wu opened her lips and was about to say something, but Pei Yuqing directly refused.
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