Chapter 16: Desperate to Protect His Wife
The two of them were sitting very close to each other at this time. He could even feel Wei Qingcheng's breath when she spoke. Her peach blossom eyes were full of light, and she looked at him with pity.
Xie Jingyu sighed comfortably. After two lifetimes, he finally got the care of the light again.
When he was a child, his mother told him that a lover’s tender gaze could heal all wounds. Xie Jingyu thought, now he understood.
The bony fingers carefully touched the corner of Wei Qingcheng's eyes, as if trying to explore the source of the light.
Feeling his touch, Wei Qingcheng curved her eyes and smiled at him soothingly. That was God's salvation. Xie Jingyu felt it.
If there is a God in this world, he must have a heart like Wei Qingcheng's that warms the world. His heart, which was dead like many years ago, has been rekindled.
But I am not worthy of God's salvation. I took advantage of your kindness and family affection to imprison you. If you knew all this, would you still be willing to stay with me?
"What's wrong? Are you sad again? Are you thinking about your mother? Can we go to pay tribute to her together next time? If she could see the prince now, she would be happy too."
Wei Qingcheng saw that he looked unhappy and comforted him again.
Really so gentle, Wei Qingcheng, why are you so kind? As long as you are willing to stay by my side and love me, even for a moment, I am willing to give you my life...
"Well, let's go see her together next time."
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After dinner, Wei Qingcheng and Xie Jingyu left the Wei Mansion in the night.
Wei Qingcheng thought to himself, this is really strange, Xie Jingyu always came to his room these past two days, always came once before going to bed, and always sat there without leaving. He found various reasons every day to hint him to go back to his room, and only then would he go back.
He couldn't help but wonder if there were spies from the palace among the maids and servants in this courtyard.
Then he really had to put on a show, otherwise Xie Jingyu would be in trouble when he went to court tomorrow.
He saw Xie Jingyu sitting at the table with a book in his hand. Wei Qingcheng cleared his throat and said, "Ahem, Your Majesty, go wash up quickly."
But he saw someone walking towards the door, saying with a somewhat aggrieved tone: "Then I'll leave first."
Wei Qingcheng hurriedly said: "Your Majesty! I mean wash up here,"
Oops, this is not a good way to put it. Why do I feel like I am reluctant but also willing?
"Ah, I mean I'm sleeping alone and it's a bit cold,"
The more she talked, the more something seemed wrong. After she finished speaking, Wei Qingcheng went to comb her hair with a red face.
Xie Jingyu said okay and went behind the curtain, his steps seemed a little disordered.
It is good to marry your beloved and have him/her as your own. Xie Jingyu loves Wei Qingcheng, so he can't help but get closer to him.
But is this what Wei Qingcheng wanted? The joy of staying overnight in my heart faded away by half,
Just like in her previous life, Wei Qingcheng was always kind, but also slow. She would take a step when pushed, and would stay where she was if not pushed.
It seemed that no one could get into his heart. It was like this when he married Sun Yanhong, and it was also like this when he married himself. No, he was even more despicable, forcing him into this trap.
He was forced to do so. Li Yi and his sister said that he was too polite, but that was not the case at all.
When he came back from the battlefield and saw Wei Qingcheng's body covered with a white cloth, he lost his mind, and his heart was filled with hatred, bloodlust, and cruelty, which consumed him.
Such a person does not deserve to be liked.
Now, he is really afraid that he will hurt the person he loves.
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The sound of splashing water rang out as Wei Qingcheng dries his hair. This was the first time she heard a man taking a bath.
After both of them finished bathing, they went to sleep peacefully.
One has something on his mind, while the other has no idea at all.
It was just that in Wei Qingcheng's misty dream, it seemed as if someone gently kissed his forehead.
"Madam, sweet dreams..."
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The emperor sat in the hall, and everyone shouted "Long live the emperor". Officials in red, purple, and green robes stood in two lines.
"If you have something to say, please report it. If not, please leave the court." As soon as the emperor finished speaking, two or three court officials stood up. Among them, the one in the crimson robe spoke up.
"I have a report to make. Famine is frequent in the north. I am afraid that refugees will arrive in the capital soon!"
The emperor threw down the memorial, and the flesh on his face trembled with anger.
"Why did no one report the disaster when it first started?"
Xie Jingyu sneered from below, "What kind of wise ruler are you pretending to be?"
Those few ministers who stood up dared to be angry but not to speak out. The memorials have piled up into a mountain, but you haven't even read them.
All the ministers knelt on the ground and shouted to calm down. Only then was the emperor satisfied. This scene of a wise ruler had been played so many times that Xie Jingyu was tired for him.
"The Ministry of Revenue has allocated funds to resettle the refugees. Isn't the princess' family of Prince Hexuan a wealthy merchant? Lead the merchants to distribute porridge and solve the problem of food and accommodation first. The ministers should prepare a governance plan and submit it to the emperor."
Xie Jingyu, wearing a dark purple robe, walked forward, bowed, and looked at the emperor fearlessly:
"The princess is weak and should not work hard. The eldest son of the Wei Mansion has gone south, leaving only women and children in the mansion.
If His Majesty is anxious to rescue the refugees, why not let Concubine Ning's mother's family come forward? The Ning'an Palace is also from a wealthy family, so they must have a rich family background. Moreover, as an imperial concubine, Concubine Ning is worshipped by all the people and she should contribute to the people. ”
He smiled mockingly at the emperor.
"Rebellious son! I am not even dead yet, and you are so eager to plot these things."
The emperor threw the Buddhist beads in his hand to Xie Jingyu's feet. Xie Jingyu did not retreat a step, his eyes were burning.
"If Your Majesty had not plotted to use the Wei Mansion to embarrass his beloved wife, I would not have cared about the Ning family."
The relationship between the current emperor and the Ning'an Palace is complicated and mutually reinforcing. Concubine Ning has been favored by the emperor for many years, and Prince Xuan is now a threat to the emperor.
The court officials below were trembling with fear, secretly wondering whether it was time to take sides.
...The emperor returned to the harem and came to Jiapin's residence. Jiapin had become more considerate and gentle recently. Today, she was very angry at the rebellious son during the court session.
He came to Jiapin's place to relax and talk about his heroic deeds. Although he was the emperor, he also liked to be admired by his woman.
"That kid is getting more and more ignorant! I asked the Wei Mansion to come forward as a favor to them. How could Jingyu be so ungrateful?"
Jiapin rubbed his temples, feeling sick in her heart.
Everyone knows how difficult it is to manage refugees. The Wei Mansion is just a merchant family. It has no support from the Ministry of War or any other assistance. What should they do if refugees enter the city at will and hurt people? Shouldn't the Wei Mansion be blamed then?
He even dared to tell this mess to that henpecked husband. He really has no idea what he is talking about!
She said tenderly: "Your Majesty, the prince is also eager to protect his wife. Besides, the Wei Mansion really has no ability to manage refugees. You are so wise and brave, think carefully.
(Think about it with your pig head!)
If anyone could control these, they wouldn't become a disaster. You have to step forward and ask local officials to take care of it! ”
The emperor couldn't help but be praised. He smiled so much that his wrinkles appeared on his face. He laughed evilly again.
"You can still speak,
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