Chapter 435 Another Incident
Lin Yu and Jiang Jinyan watched as the Emperor led Jiang Fenghua by the hand toward the bedroom. They noticed a cold glint in Xie Shang's eyes, and they were both worried about Jiang Fenghua.
They also needed to find the person who assassinated Jiang Fenghua as soon as possible. In fact, Lin Yu's people were also secretly chasing after the fleeing assassin. At this moment, she didn't know what the situation was.
Jiang Fenghua followed him into the house. Soon, Granny Wang came in with the servants. She also brought a clean set of ordinary clothes for the Empress. Now that the funeral was over, she no longer needed to wear mourning clothes.
The palace maid placed the basin of water and toiletries down, and Granny Wang personally wrung out a handkerchief and handed it to her. "Your Highness must have been frightened today. Soak your feet in hot water and you'll feel more relaxed."
"Thank you, Granny Wang."
Granny Wang caught a glimpse of the Emperor changing clothes behind the screen. She said, "Today, we are so grateful to Miss Lin Yu. Otherwise, the Empress, the young prince, and I would have all perished at the hands of those assassins. How dangerous it was! It's alright if I lose my life, but what would happen to the young prince and the princess if the Empress also lost her life? Children without mothers are the most pitiful."
Jiang Fenghua smiled and said, "Don't worry, Granny Wang. We are both blessed people. Our lives won't be taken away by others so easily."
"Oh dear!" Granny Wang took off her shoes and socks again and put her feet into the hot water. "Your Highness is carrying the little prince, so you have to be careful. The assassin is determined to kill Your Highness and the little prince."
Jiang Fenghua chuckled. Granny Wang's words were truly alarmist; she was probably saying them for Xie Shang's benefit. Even Granny Wang could see that he was cold towards her.
After washing up, Granny Wang said again, "Your Highness should rest early!"
"Granny Wang must be tired too, go back to your room and rest early." Jiang Fenghua thought that Lin Yu had suddenly rushed out with people to save her. Although those people disappeared quickly, there were so many guards present, and they would know that Lin Yu had brought people with her if they asked around.
She didn't wait for Xie Shang and went straight to bed.
Granny Wang also carefully lowered the bed curtains for her.
A moment later, Xie Shang washed up and dismissed the servants before walking toward the bed.
He stared at the bed curtains, thinking about what Granny Wang had said. It was all thanks to Miss Lin Yu; otherwise, Ruan Ruan and Granny Wang would have both become victims of the assassin's blade. What would he do if something happened to Ruan Ruan? What would happen to the child?
He clenched his fists, his heart filled with panic. Nothing was more important than Jiang Fenghua; he couldn't live without Ruan Ruan.
He suddenly remembered his father's words: an emperor cannot have emotions; he cannot let emotions control his thoughts. He is the emperor, the ruler of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and nothing and no one can influence him.
Xie Shang's gaze softened from cold to gentle. The next moment, he lifted the bed curtains and lay down beside her. It seemed like it had been a long time since they had lain together like this; he had been busy the whole time.
Jiang Fenghua turned her back to him and pretended to be asleep with her eyes closed.
Xie Shang suddenly turned and wrapped his arms around her waist. His hand caressed her slightly protruding belly, and he brought his face close to her neck, whispering, "Ruan Ruan."
Jiang Fenghua's body seemed a little stiff. Would Xie Shang ask her about Lin Yu?
He kissed her neck, making her feel ticklish, and she shrank her neck.
Xie Shang suddenly turned her over, his deep eyes staring into hers. Her eyes were clear and bright, and he saw his own reflection in them. A smile appeared on his lips, his gaze becoming tender, and he found her lips to kiss her.
Jiang Fenghua was caught off guard by his actions and said softly, "Your Majesty..."
Xie Shang suddenly pulled her close, holding her in his arms, his lips brushing against her ear as he whispered, "As long as Ruan Ruan is alright, that's all that matters."
His eyes were full of affection: "As long as I can feel that Ruan Ruan's body is warm, and know that you and the child are safe and sound, I can still hold you and fall asleep peacefully."
Xie Shang gently stroked her cheek with his fingers, his voice becoming even more tender, "It seems like it's been a long time since I've held Ruan Ruan like this while we slept. With me here, no one will dare to hurt you."
A bright smile suddenly appeared on Jiang Fenghua's lips, her eyes filled with longing and affection for him. She kissed his lips gently, saying, "Your Majesty knows you will protect Ruan Ruan for the rest of your life." It's just acting, isn't it? Anyone can do that.
He kissed her forehead and laid her down. "Sleep now! We'll set off back to Shengjing tomorrow."
Xie Shang lay down beside her and slowly closed his eyes. Jiang Fenghua suddenly leaned closer and placed her head on his chest, listening to his heart beating rhythmically. Xie Shang unconsciously took her hand and intertwined his fingers with hers.
At this moment, no one knew what the newly enthroned emperor was thinking.
Jiang Fenghua couldn't sleep either. She buried her face where he couldn't see her. Her eyes were dazzling and bright, but also cold. She knew he was lying. The look in his eyes when he stared at her face just now was clearly one of suspicion and distrust. He used gentleness and doting to cover up his true emotions.
Xie Shang was an extremely intelligent and perceptive man.
In the middle of the night, the inn suddenly became noisy, waking Xie Shang and Jiang Fenghua at the same time. At that moment, a soldier knocked on the door, "Your Majesty."
Xie Shang asked in a deep voice, "What is it?"
"Lord Xiao has sent word that something has happened," the soldier hurriedly reported.
Xie Shang got dressed and came out. When he returned to the house, his face was unusually pale. Jiang Fenghua asked him, "What exactly happened?"
At this moment, Jiang Jinyan also received the news and rushed over, saying, "Something has happened."
"Go to Hengyang City," Xie Shang said coldly.
Granny Wang and the others came to help Jiang Fenghua get dressed and put on her shoes. No one knew what had happened or why she suddenly had to go out in the middle of the night.
Jiang Fenghua's face turned extremely pale. Her fingers trembled uncontrollably. She was wearing a cloak to keep warm, but she still felt cold. After Wang Mama checked that everything was in order, she helped her into the carriage.
Xie Shang and the others stood aside. "I and Jin Yan can go. You can stay at the post station!"
"Such a big thing has happened, and I can't sleep at all. Why don't I go with Your Majesty?" Jiang Fenghua's voice was devoid of any warmth: "Zhu Zhenzhen is a concubine of the harem, and I am the head of the harem. Since something happened to her while she was by my side, I should go."
Xie Shang knew she was right, so he got into the same carriage with her.
Jiang Fenghua's fingers were icy cold. Xie Shang held her hand and said with concern, "Don't worry too much about the ladies. The baby in your belly is the most important thing."
Jiang Fenghua threw herself into his arms, but still felt cold. She knew that Zhu Yiyi was involved in what had happened to Zhu Zhenzhen; Zhu Yiyi must have done something to her.
She was trying to figure out how to shift the focus of this matter to Zhu Yiyi.
Upon arriving at the inn in Hengyang City, Xiao Yu and his men waited outside. Xie Shang got off the carriage first, and when Jiang Fenghua emerged, he carried her off the carriage. Only when the two approached did Xiao Yu withdraw his gaze and respectfully bow, "Your subject greets Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress."
Xie Shang said, "Where is he? Lead the way!"
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