He looked down at her, a hint of coldness in his dark eyes, and spoke in a low voice.
How many more things are you hiding from me?
A chill ran down Wanwan's spine as she felt a little intimidated by his oppressive aura.
She bit her lip, lowered her eyes to hide the panic in her heart, and took a deep breath.
When he looked up again, his gaze was clear and resolute, and he didn't blink.
"Your Majesty, if there is anything wrong with me, it is the Xu family who will take care of it. It has nothing to do with you, so how can you say that you are hiding anything?"
The man's gaze turned even colder, then moved down to her two tender lips.
She quickly turned her head to avoid it, but it was too late.
His lips suddenly pressed against hers, invading hers little by little until their lips and teeth met.
She was tense all over, like a string, clenching her teeth and refusing to let go.
Like a patient hunter, he loosened his grip on her lips slightly, then kissed her again as she gasped for breath, forcing Su Wanwan to open her teeth.
They were far too intimate.
But she didn't dare bite him.
If a wound were left on his lip and someone saw it, it wouldn't matter to him, the emperor, but she, a widow, would face utter disgrace.
The feeling of suffocation made her panic and helpless. If he hadn't pinned her against the wall, she would have collapsed.
My mind was in turmoil, like it was overgrown with thorns.
I was both angry and annoyed.
Can't.
That dirty man!
Out of consideration for the mourning period, he refrained from touching the Empress and the concubines.
He secretly went to brothels to relieve his lust.
Now they're targeting her, this widow?!
That bastard, he's gone too far!
After a long while, he finally released her lips and asked breathlessly, "Is it still nothing?"
Wanwan didn't say anything.
Her misty eyes were wet, brimming with grievance and anger.
The man reached out and covered her eyes.
"Wanwan, be a good girl, okay?"
Her voice was gentle yet slightly hoarse.
Behave yourself, or I'll continue to be your plaything?
Wanwan breathed softly, suppressing the anger in her voice:
"Your Majesty, the mourning period for the late Emperor is not yet over. What you are doing is against propriety! Aren't you afraid of being condemned by the people of the world?!"
A sarcastic smile curled at the corner of his lips.
If he were to follow proper etiquette, she would have become the emperor's concubine long ago.
Where could they have had those two years of blissful intimacy?!
His hand landed on her face, his fingertips gently caressing her cheek.
"Leave it to me, don't be afraid."
Wanwan avoided his touch and questioned him in a muffled voice:
“My husband, Xu Peng’an, sacrificed his life for the country. You have insulted his widow. Don’t you feel ashamed?”
"Is this a deliberate attempt to humiliate him? Do you want him to suffer even in the afterlife?"
Lu Xingjian's aura gradually turned icy.
His dark, cold eyes were filled with sarcasm and indifference.
He looked down at her face, which was flushed red, and grabbed her chin, his voice icy:
"He stole my woman, and he expects me to feel guilty?"
Wanwan was stunned for a moment, and tried to remove his hand from her face, but he held her hand tightly, making her blush with embarrassment.
"He can marry me, but you can't!"
"I am his lawfully wedded wife, and I must remain chaste for him. You must not humiliate him any further!"
The dead should be respected.
There are gods watching from above; bringing up the deceased husband will always make him hesitate.
He didn't know which words had stung him, but the anger and frustration in Lu Xingjian's eyes turned into a cold glare.
Su Wanwan bit her lip and glared at him angrily.
She has actually suffered a lot of grievances since she was a child.
Most of the time, I could only ignore it, but right now I feel a sharp pang of sadness.
Having lived in the palace for so many years, she was always like a shadow, living a life of inferiority, timidity, and caution, with little sense of presence.
Having an affair with him was the most outrageous and unconventional thing she ever did.
Even though he couldn't marry her, she never regretted those two years.
She swallowed the bitter pill alone, but lacked the courage to reopen old wounds and rekindle her relationship with him.
It's fine if the two people can maintain a polite facade.
She hoped he would respect her choice.
After a long while, he finally regained his composure and spoke again: "Shall I take you back?"
Su Wanwan lowered her head, breathed a sigh of relief, and hummed in agreement.
They couldn't even bother to care about Han Xiufen, who was still with the Empress Dowager.
Her lips must be a little swollen; if she goes back with Han Xiufen, it would be troublesome if she were discovered.
Upon returning to the Duke of Wei's mansion, she immediately instructed the servants to pack their trunks and valuables.
We will try to set off back to Jinling as soon as possible.
She really didn't want to stay in the capital for even a day longer.
Who knows when Lu Xingjian will have another crazy outburst?
Xiao Bin reported that the shipping arrangements had been finalized, and the crates could be transported to Tongzhou Wharf tomorrow, with the ship departing early the day after tomorrow.
The servants and even Xu Bangrui's birth mother, Aunt Luo, all came to beg Su Wanwan:
"Could I ask for a day off tomorrow to do some shopping and visit some relatives?"
Wanwan could understand that they all had relatives in the capital, so she naturally granted their request.
She also had some things to take care of herself.
Duke Xu Chengbi of Wei immediately agreed to Wanwan's request to return to Jinling.
There is still an elderly matriarch in our hometown of Jinling, who definitely needs the younger generation to stay home and take care of her.
Moreover, without Su Wanwan causing trouble, the matter of establishing the heir of the Duke of Wei might go more smoothly.
Early the next morning, Su Wanwan went out with her maids, servants, and Aunt Luo.
The maids and servants were busy in their respective places, some shopping, some visiting relatives.
Finally, Su Wanwan and Xiao Bin took Xu Bangrui to the pawnshop to exchange some cash.
When Wanwan got married, the dowry prepared for her by the palace did not include a single shop or piece of land in the capital.
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