Chapter 224: Stealing People

Time flies, and Su Jingyao has been married to Jun Zechen for more than three months without realizing it.

At this time, the beauties carefully prepared by the Empress and the Crown Princess had already entered the palace.

During these few months, Su Jingyao has come to realize how hard an old man's heart is.

Whenever she thought of those moments when the two of them were together, she would get so angry that she wished she could bite her teeth off.

Two months ago, Ling Yue seemed to have finally realized that something was wrong with Jun Zechen.

Although her personality has changed a lot after her rebirth, and the development of things is quite different from that of her previous life, but when you think about it carefully, Jun Zechen has never stayed in Qiluan Palace since Su Jingyao married into the Eastern Palace, and he stays alone in Yude Palace every night.

Ling Yue didn't know the reason for Jun Zechen's change. She felt like there was a jumping rabbit in her heart, and she was panicky and unsure what to do.

It seemed that Jun Zechen's attitude towards her during this period was completely different from that in his previous life. She even wondered if Jun Zechen also had the memories of his previous life.

But if Jun Zechen really had memories of his previous life, his attitude towards her should have been even more cruel, and he would not have been so cold and ruthless to Su Jingyao.

She thought about it over and over again, but couldn't figure it out.

Immediately, Ling Yue sent Meixiang to invite Jun Zechen. After hearing what Meixiang said, Jun Zechen frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and finally decided to go to Qiluan Palace.

I would like to see what kind of medicine Lingyue Hulu sells?

"Aze, you haven't come to see me for a long time."

Ling Yue had a resentful look on his face, and his voice was filled with deep grievance.

"Aren't you busy taking care of the backyard affairs every day, or meeting with my mother to arrange the selection of concubines for me? I won't bother you."

Jun Zechen looked indifferent. He picked up the teacup, blew it gently, and then took a sip.

"Aze, are you angry? I...I just want to be your crown princess."

"Since you want to be my Crown Princess, then you must observe the etiquette between monarch and subject from now on."

Jun Zechen put down the teacup, his eyes were cold and his tone was icy without a trace of warmth.

Ling Yue looked at the indifferent Jun Zechen in front of her in shock, her eyes wide open and her mouth slightly open, and she didn't react for a while.

Was he asking her to stop calling him so affectionately? In her previous life, she had gradually changed her way of addressing him after he ascended the throne. In her previous life, before she made any mistakes in front of the spirit of the late emperor, Jun Zechen was extremely gentle to her.

Why is this happening?

Could it be that he was really reborn like her?

Ling Yue's heart seemed to have fallen into an ice cellar in an instant, freezing cold.

If Jun Zechen was reborn, what would be the meaning of her rebirth? What would be the meaning of everything she did?

"Your Highness, I will abide by the rules in the future and will not overstep the line, but..."

Ling Yue lowered his head with sadness in his eyes.

"Your Highness, do you still remember the promise you made to me? Will I always be your wife?"

There was a hint of pleading in her voice, and her hands were clenched so tightly that her knuckles turned white from the force.

"Your Highness will have more women in the future. I will do my duty as the Crown Princess and manage your wives and concubines and the affairs in the backyard. Can Your Highness have mercy on me?"

Ling Yue looked straight at Jun Zechen, her eyes full of anticipation.

She raised her chin slightly and tried to keep her voice calm, but her slightly trembling lips betrayed her inner nervousness.

She doesn't need Jun Zechen's favor. She is the Crown Princess, and the position of Queen should belong to her.

Jun Zechen's expression was somewhat complicated, and there seemed to be countless thoughts intertwined in his deep eyes.

The promise of this life has been made. Jun Zechen had no intention of abandoning her. Didn’t he abandon her in his last life too?

Why does Ling Yue seem so worried about her position as Queen?

"You are my legitimate wife. As long as you don't make any mistakes, you will always be my wife."

Jun Zechen's voice was light, without much emotion, and his expression was still stern.

No matter what Ling Yue became like in the future, it was Jun Zechen who married Ling Yue. Even if he knew what happened afterwards and even if he regretted it, Jun Zechen would not shirk his responsibility.

However, if Ling Yue made a mistake, Jun Zechen would not protect her like he did in his previous life.

Ling Yue cried with joy when she heard this, "Thank you, Your Highness."

As the two were chatting, it started to rain outside. It was the season between spring and summer, so it was normal to rain.

Ling Yue was delighted, thinking that God was helping her. Jun Zechen would not return to Yude Hall in such heavy rain.

"Your Highness, it's late today and it's still raining. How about we rest in Qiluan Palace?"

Ling Yue's face was full of anticipation, and she spoke softly.

Jun Zechen hesitated. Even though he had slept in the same bed with Ling Yue in his previous life, there was still a gap between them.

But looking at the heavy rain outside, he nodded slightly to show his agreement.

Jun Zechen walked into the bedroom of Qiluan Palace. Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar place, he regretted his agreement the moment he agreed and wanted to escape.

He stood in the bedroom motionless, like a statue.

Ling Yue took the initiative to go over and untie his belt, her movements gentle and skillful.

While I was getting undressed, there was a sudden thunder and lightning outside.

Ling Yue's hands trembled for a moment, and his face turned pale instantly.

Recalling that it was also a thunderstorm day in his previous life, Jun Zechen knew that Su Jingyao was afraid of thunder and rain, so he didn't care about her mood and injury at all, and resolutely returned to Zhaochun Palace.

She secretly raised her eyes to glance at Jun Zechen's expression, and seeing that there was nothing unusual about him, she breathed a sigh of relief, and her anxious heart slowly settled down.

But Ling Yue had just taken off Jun Zechen's outer robe when An Shun walked in.

"Your Highness, the maid from Shuining Palace wants to see you."

An Shun lowered his head and spoke in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft.

Jun Zechen's eyebrows twitched, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes. What does Su Jingyao want to do?

"Let her in."

Jun Zechen's voice was calm, making it hard to guess what he was thinking.

Ling Yue, who was standing by, clenched her fists tightly in her sleeves, her nails almost digging into her palms. Her breathing became rapid, but she kept reminding herself in her heart: Don't make a fuss, don't panic. If Su Jingyao blatantly competes for favors, it will only annoy Jun Zechen.

At this time, a second-class palace maid from Shuening Palace walked in carefully with her head lowered.

"Your Highness, I am here to tell you that the Concubine wants you to go to the Shuining Palace. She has been afraid of thunder since she was a child, and she is so nervous that she can't sleep."

The maid's voice was trembling slightly, and she never dared to raise her head.

"How brave! If Your Highness goes to the Shuining Palace during a thunderstorm and catches a cold, can the Concubine bear the consequences?"

Ling Yue's eyes were wide open, her eyebrows were raised, and her face was full of anger. She took a step forward, pointed at the palace maid and shouted at her.

"Since the concubine is afraid of thunder, let a few more palace maids accompany her."

Jun Zechen didn't expect that this woman would be so bold as to openly come to Qiluan Palace to snatch people, but Jun Zechen didn't want to stay in Qiluan Palace in the first place, so now that he had an excuse, he wanted to agree.

"It's okay. The concubine is delicate and frail. Since she is afraid of thunder, I will go and see her."

Jun Zechen reached out and took the outer robe as he spoke, his movements were swift and decisive.

Ling Yue looked at Jun Zechen in astonishment.

"Your Highness..."

He didn't give her any face at all!

She was his crown princess, but a concubine openly came and snatched her husband away.

"I know you are generous. The concubine has just entered the palace and doesn't know the rules and regulations yet. Please don't be too concerned."

"Go to bed early. You don't have to wait for me tonight."

Jun Zechen comforted her, turned around and walked out with big strides.

An Shun followed behind His Highness, not daring to breathe, with his head lowered, his heart in turmoil.

I just feel that the innocence of the East Palace is about to change.

The concubine actually had the guts to openly snatch someone away in Qiluan Palace. She is so bold!

But what was even more unexpected was that His Highness actually just abandoned the Crown Princess and went to Shuening Palace.

Fortunately, he did not stop the people from Shui Ning Palace from entering Qi Luan Palace, otherwise...

Thinking of this, I secretly thanked myself for not making the wrong decision.

When Jun Zechen, covered in steam, arrived at the Shuining Palace, he took big strides and went straight to the bedroom.

He passed through layers of gorgeous curtains, which swayed gently as he passed by, and walked to the bed. At this time, the bed curtains had completely fallen down. Jun Zechen raised his hand and lifted the bed curtains, and then he saw the scene on the bed.

Su Jingyao hugged her knees, curled up in the corner of the bed, buried her head deeply in her arms, and her petite body trembled slightly.

Suddenly, a deafening thunder came again.

Su Jingyao's whole body trembled violently.

"Very scared?"

Jun Zechen's deep voice broke the tranquility of the bedroom and sounded particularly clear in this quiet space.

Su Jingyao looked up and saw him. She was stunned at first, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she moved from the corner of the bed to the edge of the bed.

She hugged the man's waist tightly and said in a tearful voice, "Your Highness, I thought you would not come."

Jun Zechen looked at her pitiful and extremely frightened appearance. He originally thought that she was just pretending to be afraid of thunder tonight, but now looking at her like this, he felt that she seemed to be really scared.

Su Jingyao held him for a long time before slowly letting go. She sat on the bed with her legs crossed, looking a little nervous.

"Your Highness, did I do something wrong today?"

Jun Zechen also sat beside the bed, his expression still serious, not showing any sympathy for her pitiful appearance.

His eyes were calm and his tone was calm, yet it revealed an unquestionable majesty that gave people an invisible sense of oppression.

"Do you know you are wrong every time, but still do it every time? Do you think I will never punish you?"

"I didn't think so. Your Highness misunderstood."

"I am afraid of thunder and I am very nervous. Your Highness, can you touch me? I really didn't mean it."

Su Jingyao reached out and grabbed Jun Zechen's hand, and put it on her heart without saying anything, looking straight at him with a hint of stubbornness and pleading.

The old man must have seen many dignified and pitiful women in his previous life, but he has never been close to the women in his harem, and there are absolutely no arrogant women in his harem.

Su Jingyao was so arrogant that this man gradually lowered his bottom line.

The only person she was worried about if she took this route was the Queen. The Queen did not like this kind of pampering of the concubine. However, Su Jingyao's most important goal now was Jun Zechen, so she could only think of a way to deal with Jun Zechen first.

"There won't be a next time." Jun Zechen said coldly.

Su Jingyao pouted aggrievedly, "I know."

impossible.

"I know that Your Highness is used to sleeping in Yude Hall. Tonight, Your Highness, could you stay with me until I fall asleep before leaving?"

Su Jingyao begged again, her eyes full of anticipation.

Jun Zechen did not agree immediately.

I just felt like I was involuntarily agreeing to every one of her requests.

But since he has come tonight, is he just going to leave like that?

His heart was in an extreme tangle, as if two little people were fighting fiercely.

Hei Xiaochen, who had urged him to return to Yude Hall, put his hands on his waist and said loudly, "You are the emperor. Since you decided not to stay in the concubines' bedroom in your previous life and decided to treat everyone equally, you should not be special to one woman."

Bai Xiaochen, who was trying to persuade him to stay in Shui Ning Palace, was unwilling to be outdone and argued: "Emperors also have their own likes and dislikes. Among so many women, there must be a few you like more. Su Jingyao is outstanding in appearance, playful in character, and talented. Aren't these what you like? If you want to stay, then stay."

Hei Xiaochen waved his arms and shouted anxiously: "If the emperor favors a woman, she will only take advantage of it, become spoiled, and cause all kinds of trouble. Wouldn't that make us even more upset?"

Bai Xiaochen added: "When you were treating everyone equally in your last life, there were a lot of troubles in the harem! Isn't this woman quite to your liking? Do you really want to wrong yourself and go to another woman?"

Hei Xiaochen angrily retorted: "When a woman becomes arrogant, she will climb over your head. If you are reluctant to punish her and let her become arrogant and domineering, how will it end?"

Jun Zechen listened irritably to the two villains arguing in his ears, and his head was about to explode.

Su Jingyao felt puzzled when she saw that he didn't respond for a long time. Was her request unreasonable?

Just as I was thinking about it, suddenly, a dazzling flash of lightning shone through the window and instantly illuminated the entire room.

She was so frightened that she trembled all over and quickly shrank into Jun Zechen's arms, her face full of fear and uneasiness, and she said in a disgruntled and coquettish tone, "Your Highness!"

Jun Zechen almost couldn't help himself and stretched out his arms to hug her, holding her in his arms and comforting her softly, with a "hmm" coming out of his mouth.

By the time he reacted, he was secretly shocked. Did this woman have too much influence on him?