Chapter 151 Read as much as you want, I'm not afraid to read.
"Rob?"
This really is the princess's willful and capricious style.
Ji Qingwu thought about the scene and realized she couldn't imagine who would dare to snatch that person away.
Princess Qingyun changed her mind and said, "I can meet them for you first and help you make a selection."
Ji Qingwu refused decisively: "There's no need for that. I can't agree with your judgment."
As soon as she finished speaking, Princess Qingyun suddenly turned her back, pressed herself against the wall, and hid her face.
Ji Qingwu, oblivious to the danger, smiled and said, "You don't need to be so ashamed."
Footsteps gradually became clearer behind me.
Ji Qingwu turned her head and saw who was walking against the light in the corridor. The smile on her lips froze instantly.
Her eyes widened slightly, and the emperor, who should have been in the palace, suddenly appeared before her.
Just a moment ago, Qingyun was still nagging him, trying to find out who her sweetheart was.
At this moment, upon suddenly seeing the dignified and gentle Emperor Wusu, she couldn't quite describe her feelings.
After the initial surprise and astonishment subsided, an irrepressible, joyful excitement seemed to emerge.
Initially, Ji Qingwu intended to appease the little princess, not wanting her to associate her with Li Chengxun again. So, she casually mentioned her sweetheart.
But when Emperor Wusu suddenly appeared before her and walked towards her, her heart seemed to tighten for a moment.
His steady, long strides, treading on the white jade bricks, seemed to tread on her heart as well.
There really is someone standing in the very depths of my heart.
It's heavy, it feels like it's dragging on.
Seeing her dazed expression, Emperor Wusu first looked her up and down before asking, "What are you doing here?"
The voice was cold and deep.
Princess Qingyun quietly tugged at Ji Qingwu's sleeve and tilted her head to mouth the words to her.
"Fifth cousin, save me."
If I remember correctly, just before Emperor Wusu arrived, the princess kept saying she would protect her, and now, in such a short time, she wants to seek her protection.
Seeing that the emperor was dressed in plain clothes, Ji Qingwu thought that the people in the Two Fragrance Pavilion were mixed together and that she could not reveal his identity, so she only gave a bow.
But she didn't answer, only pursed her lips and lowered her head.
Emperor Wusu looked at her lowered eyelashes and obedient appearance, and his tone softened.
"I'm asking you a question, who will answer it?"
Ji Qingwu's sleeve trembled again. She glanced sideways and saw Princess Qingyun beside her clutching her clothes with a miserable expression, looking at her pitifully.
She lifted her thick eyelashes, her gaze falling directly on the collar of the man opposite her.
Emperor Wusu wore a brocade robe with a beaded winged beast pattern and a turned-down collar, which was not as solemn as his court robes, and there were a few bright spots at the collar.
She looked up and saw that the lights in Liangxiang Pavilion were warmer, which made his handsome face appear less cold and more gentle.
Ji Qingwu felt a tightness in her chest again, and said with bright eyes, "I was just passing by."
Princess Qingyun whispered, "I... I was just passing by."
Emperor Wusu's expression turned cold as he looked at Qingyun.
“You were just passing by, and the Two Incense Pavilion was shut down. Do you even know where this place is? A brothel is not a place where a princess like you can set foot. What is the purpose of your visit here?”
He didn't speak harshly, but his imposing presence sent chills down their spines.
Princess Qingyun had planned everything, but she never expected to be caught by her brother. She was still shaken by the punishment she had received last time, so she instinctively tried to hide behind Ji Qingwu.
Ji Qingwu sensed her intention and quickly stepped aside, unwilling to cover for her, as she was also in a difficult situation.
Noticing her movement, Emperor Wusu silently stepped in front of her, his tall figure casting a shadow over her.
Ji Qingwu felt immense pressure and explained in a low voice, "I really just happened to be passing by; it has nothing to do with me."
Emperor Wusu, having witnessed something, raised an eyebrow and, feigning anger, said to the people beside Ji Qingwu, "Go back to your princess residence to reflect on your actions. You are not to leave without being summoned!"
Confined to her quarters, Princess Qingyun acted as if she had been granted a pardon, quickly slipping away with her head down.
How did we manage to let Qingyun, the culprit who caused all this trouble, get away?
Ji Qingwu stole glances at the emperor's expression. She felt utterly wronged; she was truly just an innocent passerby.
Emperor Wusu saw that she had a furrowed brow and a hint of grievance in her beautiful eyes, showing none of the calmness and composure she had when Qingyun was present.
He asked in a low voice, "Why are you with Qingyun?"
"I originally came with Lord Duan to retrieve the business contract."
Ji Qingwu paused for a moment and said, "Lord Duan noticed that the two incense pavilions were guarded and something seemed amiss, so I followed him in, only to accidentally bump into Her Highness the Princess."
She didn't finish her sentence.
Emperor Wusu was not concerned with what Qingyun had done, but instead asked, "Where is Duan Mingfeng? Why did he leave you here all alone?"
Ji Qingwu turned around and pointed to the tightly closed door behind him.
She explained softly, "That lady has just lost her child and is in poor health. Lord Duan is taking care of her and giving her medicine because they are from the same hometown."
Emperor Wusu frowned slightly.
Ji Qingwu asked, "Your Majesty...does Your Highness have something to discuss with Lord Duan?"
Thinking that Duan Mingfeng always called him "Master" when he was out, Ji Qingwu followed suit and called him that too.
This title made Emperor Wusu pause slightly, then a smile appeared in his eyes.
He shook his head, but said, "I have something to discuss with you."
The word, spoken by him, seemed to carry an unusual meaning.
"What do you want from me?"
Ji Qingwu gently raised her eyebrows and saw his clear, cold eyes, which shone with a brilliance more dazzling than a glass lamp.
Oh no...
There was no excessive physical contact, only eye contact.
She was enveloped in his shadow, but her heart was illuminated by this strange light.
The sudden shift from darkness to light caught Ji Qingwu off guard. She unconsciously fiddled with her cuffs, her expression slightly bewildered.
Emperor Wusu's gaze gradually became intense, and she hurriedly looked away, but couldn't help but raise her bright, sparkling eyes again to steal a glance at him.
After a few times, he stared at her reddened ear tips and smiled, "Look all you want, I'm not afraid to look."
Seeing him staring straight at her chest, Ji Qingwu's cheeks instantly turned crimson. She quickly took a step back and whispered, "I'm afraid to look, please don't look."
Emperor Wusu's smile deepened, and he said sarcastically, "What do you think I'm looking at?"
He leaned closer, his deep voice warming her ear: "You've always worn this jade ring."
The jade ring, which was originally hidden in a secret pouch in his bosom, had become slightly visible at the edge of his clothes after he had been busy treating Mo Lingling.
Ji Qingwu took it out, nodded, and spoke without thinking.
"Yes, I want to use it to buy a restaurant from Lord Duan."
The man in front of her suddenly changed his expression.
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