Chapter 425 My Wife Shen Chuchu
When he opened his eyes and saw the sky-blue curtain above him, Chen Chu was momentarily stunned.
Where is this?
Shouldn't she be in the imperial prison?
She rubbed her temples, frowning as she recalled the events before she lost consciousness.
In the morning, a palace attendant came in and said that His Majesty wanted to see her before the martial arts contest with Nan Yue.
She left the death row with the eunuch.
Just as they reached the entrance of the prison, they realized that someone seemed to be following them.
As soon as she turned around, someone knocked her unconscious from behind.
Chen Chu sat up, rubbing her forehead, and looked around the room.
The room was decorated in a very elegant style, and there was even an underfloor heating system, making it as warm as springtime.
But it doesn't look like a room in the palace.
Where is this? Did the person who knocked her unconscious take her out of the palace?
Squeak.
The door opened from the outside, and a familiar person entered.
"Wanqiu?"
Wanqiu walked in carrying a food box, a smile on her face.
"Miss Chen, you're awake. Are you hungry? Have some food first."
The moment she opened the door, Chen Chu saw that the sun had already set in the west.
Has she been unconscious all day?
I sat down at the table and watched as Wanqiu placed the food from the food box onto the table one by one.
She didn't touch her chopsticks, but looked up at Wanqiu.
"Where am I? How did I get here?"
Wanqiu's smile faltered slightly.
“This is one of my young master’s estates. He is worried that His Majesty will kill the young lady.”
So we found a way to rescue the girl, and she can stay here without worry.
Shen Chu frowned.
Although she was anxious about His Majesty's final decision, she did not think that His Majesty would necessarily execute her.
Otherwise, they could have simply ordered her to be dragged out and beheaded that very day.
Why did Luo Heng bring her out first?
That was a death row cell! How did Luo Heng manage to sneak out of all the blockades and bring her out alive?
"The food is getting cold, Miss Chen, please eat quickly."
Shen Chu's expression darkened slightly. "I want to see Luo Heng."
Wanqiu hesitated, "My young master is still in the capital and I'm afraid he won't be able to come tonight."
“I believe you will find a way to contact him. I need to see her now.”
Wanqiu pursed her lips. "Miss, why don't you eat first? It's getting dark, and the snow is melting."
The road is difficult to travel, but the young master will surely come to see the young lady tomorrow.
Seeing that Shen Chu still hadn't touched her chopsticks.
She said helplessly, "Please rest assured, young lady, there is absolutely nothing harmful to you added to the food."
Shen Chu insisted, "I will eat it after I see Luo Heng."
Seeing her resolute expression, Wanqiu had no choice but to compromise.
"Alright, I'll send someone to deliver a message to the young master right away."
She turned and left, then said something else at the door.
"The young master has instructed that the young lady may move freely within this courtyard, but may not leave it."
Shen Chu's heart sank. What exactly was Luo Heng planning to do?
Wanqiu's footsteps gradually faded into the distance.
She opened the window halfway, and a blast of cold air rushed in.
Lights were already lit throughout the courtyard, and old women could be seen peeking out from the doors of the east and west wing rooms.
Wanqiu had already reached the door and was instructing the old woman guarding the door to close it.
As dusk approached, one could vaguely see the mountains in the distance shrouded in heavy mist.
It must be a village near the foot of the mountain.
Shen Chu felt a heavy weight in her heart as she read this, closed the window, and went back to bed.
She didn't know how much time had passed, but just as she was drifting off to sleep, the door opened.
She suddenly sat up in bed.
Why aren't the lights on?
Luo Heng's gentle voice rang out in the darkness, and then the candles in the room were lit.
The sudden light made Shen Chu subconsciously close his eyes. When he opened them again, Luo Heng was already sitting in front of him.
Chen Chu was somewhat taken aback and blurted out, "What's wrong with you?"
The Luo Heng in front of me was nothing like the gentle and refined gentleman I usually knew. His left eye was bruised, his cheek was swollen, and the corner of his mouth was blue and swollen.
It's obvious he's been beaten up badly.
A glint flashed in Luo Heng's eyes as he stared intently at her.
"Ah Chu, you still care about me?"
Shen Chu remained silent for a moment, without answering his question.
"What do you want from bringing me here?"
The light in Luo Heng's eyes dimmed. He raised his hand to touch the bruise on the corner of his mouth, and suddenly a smile appeared on his face.
Do you know how I got this injury?
Shen Chu pursed her lips and remained silent.
Luo Heng continued, "It was Cheng Xuan who hit me. He hates me now."
He hates me for exposing your identity, which led to your death row.
Did you know? A huge fire broke out in the death row today, and all the clerks and death row inmates inside were burned to death.
Only a minor official survived, and he witnessed Lord Shen being burned to death in the fire.
Luo Heng looked at Shen Chu with a smile.
"Don't worry, Achu. His Majesty can't punish you now, because there will be no more Shenchu in this world."
From now on, you will only be Shen Chuchu, my wife Shen Chuchu, okay?
Shen Chu's expression changed drastically.
"You're crazy, Luo Heng."
Luo Heng still had a smile on his face, grabbed Shen Chu's hand, and looked deep in thought.
"I'm crazy, I've been crazy for a long time. I went crazy when you only saw Pei Yuan in your eyes."
We've known each other since we were kids, I've been incredibly kind to you, and I've known all along that you're a woman.
I helped you cover up the truth, secretly searched for your family, and did so many things for you.
Why can't you even look at me? Why is Pei Yuan the only one in your eyes and heart?
In what way does he have that I don't?"
He gripped Shen Chu's hand tightly, staring at her with an almost frantic expression.
Chen Chu was startled by his crazy appearance and tried to shake off his hand, but he pressed her down on the bed.
Luo Heng pressed her arm tightly against his, while his other hand brushed away the stray hairs from Shen Chu's temples and gently stroked her face.
Her voice became soft and gentle again, completely different from her previous frenzied behavior.
"Achu, let's wait a little longer. Once I've settled things in the capital, we'll find a secluded place."
Just the two of us, oh, and the baby in your belly, I'm willing to raise them as my own children.
Let's live happily together, okay?
He spoke softly and affectionately, yet it sent chills down Shen Chu's spine.
She turned her face away, avoiding Luo Heng's hand.
"Luo Heng, you know perfectly well that I don't like you, so why are you doing this?"
Luo Heng smiled nonchalantly.
"It's okay, it's enough that I like you, Chu Chu, no, I'll treat you very well."
Shen Chu's pupils constricted slightly.
He's insane, Luo Heng has gone mad.
"Luo Heng, are you planning to keep me locked up like this indefinitely?"
"So what if I lock you up for life? As long as you're mine, that's all that matters."
Feeling Luo Heng's lips touch her neck, Shen Chu turned pale and used all her strength to push Luo Heng away.
"I'm pregnant, Luo Heng. You wouldn't be such a beast, not even sparing a pregnant woman, would you?"
Luo Heng stood up, his gloomy gaze sweeping over Chen Chu's stomach.
Shen Chu instinctively protected her stomach.
"Luo Heng, if you dare to touch my child, I'll fight you to the death."
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