Chapter 449 Mistaking her for Shen Chu
Bang.
The teacup in Luo Heng's hand suddenly fell to the ground, shattering into pieces.
Prince Heng frowned and glanced at him, then called in people to clean up.
Luo Heng subconsciously touched his neck, just above his collarbone, where there was a scar about the length of a finger.
That was a cut Shen Chu made three years ago.
She really wanted him dead.
A sinister glint flashed in Luo Heng's eyes. He was determined to take her away and couldn't bear to hurt her in the slightest.
She, however, showed no mercy and wanted to send him to his death.
Whenever he thought of this, his heart felt like it was burning with oil.
It's been three years since we last met, Achu. How should I treat you this time?
The disgruntled question from Prince Heng echoed in his ears.
"Didn't you say that Shen Chu died three years ago?"
Luo Heng lowered his eyes, "I saw her fall down the mountain with my own eyes. She was so heavily pregnant when she fell, there was almost no hope of survival."
Prince Heng looked sullen. "She's had too much luck. For the past three years, the sixth prince has lived like a living dead."
Now that Shen Chu is back, he'll definitely pull himself together and compete with me for that position.
Damn it, the eighth and ninth princes have also started working in the court. I haven't even managed to suppress them yet, and the sixth prince has already risen up.
How long must I wait before I can ascend to the position of Crown Prince? I don't know what Father Emperor is thinking; the former Crown Prince has been deposed for three years, and he still refuses to appoint a new Crown Prince.
The more Prince Heng spoke, the angrier he became.
Zhou Weizong reassured him, "Your Highness, don't worry. I have most of the Flying Eagle Guard under my control now."
Half of the ministers in the court are on His Highness's side, and now that Shen Chu has returned, Prince Rui's heart is entirely devoted to her.
The Chen family will definitely be dissatisfied. As long as we win over Chief Minister Chen and the Empress Dowager to our side...
If most of the powerful factions in the court support Your Highness, then the position of Crown Prince will be yours for the taking.
These words softened the expression of Prince Heng, who frowned as he looked at the silent Luo Heng.
"You also need to find a way to get the Minister of Revenue to support me."
Luo Heng nodded in agreement, "I will find a way."
Leave the Prince Heng's residence.
Luo Heng did not ride in a sedan chair, but instead dismissed the servants around him.
"It's not far, I can walk back by myself."
I don't know how far I walked, but when I looked up I realized I had arrived at the entrance of Prince Rui's Mansion.
A horse-drawn carriage was parked not far ahead.
Pei Yuan jumped down from the carriage and reached out to help the person who got out of the carriage.
The person who followed Pei Yuan down was wearing a bright red official robe with cloud patterns from the Flying Eagle Guard.
That was after female officials were appointed, the Ministry of Rites designed official robes specifically for them.
Luo Heng froze on the spot, staring intently at Shen Chu.
Compared to three years ago, Shen Chu now exudes more composure and charm, with beautiful features and a captivating allure.
Like a fully blooming peony, it is so beautiful and charming that one cannot look away for a moment.
The two stopped, turned around, and each took a child out of the car.
Pei Yuan held his youngest daughter, who wrapped her arms around his neck and called him "Daddy" in a soft, sweet voice.
The little boy that Shen Chu was holding was very sensible. As if afraid of tiring his mother, he got out of her arms after getting off the car and instead held her hand.
Pei Yuan held his daughter in one arm and Shen Chu's hand in the other, while Shen Chu held her son's hand.
The smiles on the faces of the family of four as they entered the mansion deeply stung Luo Heng.
He clenched his fists, turned and left with a sullen face.
When I got home, it was already night, and the lights in the yard were already on.
Luo Heng went straight into the study and silently drank a pot of wine.
The scene he saw at the entrance of Prince Rui's mansion kept flashing through his mind.
He angrily smashed the wine glass.
It's been three years, Achu, why did you come back?
If Pei Yuan continues to live in the abyss, his life will be worse than death.
When Prince Heng ascends the throne in the future, he will certainly not let Pei Yuan off the hook.
He will make Pei Yuan experience all the humiliations he suffered as a child.
Why should Pei Yuan climb out of the abyss now?
Luo Heng smashed his wine glass, his eyes filled with hatred.
A servant announced from outside, "Aunt Wanqiu has sent someone to ask if the young master intends to come over tonight?"
Luo Heng closed his eyes, and Shen Chu's charming face flashed through his mind once again.
"I'm going to Aunt Shen's courtyard tonight."
Three years ago, because of the scandal at the Huitongguan, he took Shen Qingshuang as his concubine.
Later, he was slashed by Shen Chu and fell from the mountain. It was Wanqiu who took care of him day and night.
After he recovered from his injuries, he took Wanqiu as his wife, and now Wanqiu helps manage his backyard.
Upon receiving news that Luo Heng was coming, Shen Qingshuang immediately changed into a new outfit and waited for him at the door.
In the past three years, Luo Heng has rarely come to her courtyard.
She must seize this opportunity to get pregnant so that she can truly gain a foothold in the Luo family.
"Young master."
Seeing Luo Heng stagger in, Shen Qingshuang greeted him with a gentle and considerate smile.
"Young master, have you been drinking today? I'll have someone prepare some hangover soup."
"No need." Luo Heng grabbed her and tossed her a set of clothes.
"Go and put this on."
Shen Qingshuang took the clothes, looking surprised.
"Isn't this the clothing of a female official in the court? How can you give it to me to wear?"
"Just wear it when I tell you to, what's with the fuss?"
Seeing Luo Heng's gloomy face, Shen Qingshuang dared not argue and obediently went to change her clothes.
A moment later, she emerged from behind the screen, awkwardly tugging at her official robes.
"Young master, is this... beautiful?"
Luo Heng looked her up and down, his gaze gradually taking on a different meaning.
Shen Qingshuang and Shen Chu originally had a slight resemblance in their eyes and brows, but after changing into these clothes, they became four or five points more alike.
Luo Heng pressed Shen Qingshuang down onto the couch and tore her official robes to shreds.
Sizzle.
The sound of clothes tearing excited him even more. He grabbed Shen Qingshuang's slender waist tightly and pressed his entire body against hers.
Shen Qingshuang hadn't expected him to be in such a hurry tonight.
They wanted it ruthlessly and fiercely.
This made Shen Qingshuang, who had been deprived of sex for a long time and was practically living like a widow, even more intoxicated.
She squinted at Luo Heng, whose face was taut and who seemed to be trying his best to endure, and couldn't help but move her waist and let out a soft moan of unbearable pain.
"Young Master~"
Luo Heng casually lifted the small garment beside him and covered her mouth and nose, leaving only her eyebrows and eyes exposed.
His voice was hoarse and deep.
"Be good, don't talk."
Shen Qingshuang was immersed in Luo Heng's rare tenderness, and she clung tightly to him.
Luo Heng stared at her delicate features, his eyes slightly closed, seemingly lost in thought, yet his movements grew increasingly intense.
Shen Qingshuang bit her lip and couldn't help but close her eyes.
After an unknown amount of time, Luo Heng let out a long breath and collapsed onto her.
Her heart softened, and she raised her hand to stroke Luo Heng's head.
But then she heard him murmur softly, "A-Chu, A-Chu~"
Shen Qingshuang froze, her face turning pale.
Chen Chu?
Did he just mistake himself for Chen Chu?
At this moment, Shen Chu was watching with concern as Yun Haixin conducted a full examination on Pei Yuan.
"Master, how is it? Can you cure the poison in his body? His body..."
Yun Haixin frowned, her face looking rather pale.
After a moment of silence, she slowly uttered a sentence.
"The situation is not optimistic."
Shen Chu's face paled. "Master, is there no other way?"
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