Chapter 482: The Emperor Who Can't Protect Himself
In the afternoon, an oral order came from the palace, summoning Shangguan Wan Ning to enter the palace to meet the saint.
Shangguan Wan Ning was led by the chamberlain to the Imperial Garden. From a distance, she saw Xiao Yujue standing by the lotus pond, breaking open the steamed buns in her hands and casually feeding the fish.
"See the Emperor."
"Get flat."
Xiao Yujue threw the remaining half of the buns into the pool, took the wet towel handed over by the palace maid, wiped her hands, and smiled at Shangguan Wan Ning.
"I heard that you insisted on seeing me."
"Yes, I want the emperor to take back his life and not let me marry Prince Ming."
Xiao Yujue sat down at the stone table and thought thoughtfully for a while, then lowered her eyelids and revealed a wry smile.
"Do you think the imperial edict really comes from me?"
Shangguan Wan Ning was startled.
Xiao Yujue spread her hands helplessly. "You are a smart girl. Even if I don't tell you, you already know the current situation of the court...or, in other words, your father's position. Now I...hehe."
Shangguan Wan Ning's hands and feet suddenly became cold.
Xiao Yujue bluntly expressed his situation in front of so many maids and eunuchs. It is very likely that these eunuchs and maids were only used to monitor him.
"I'm sorry, I...can't help you."
Shangguan Wan Ning felt unprecedented despair.
"Does the Emperor know that if Jingrui gets the news, he..."
"He won't know."
Shangguan Wanning was stunned by Xiao Yujue's words.
Xiao Beiming's purpose in marrying her is very clear, which is to attract Mu Jingrui to show up and cut off all Xiao Yujue's support. Chinese website
Therefore, this wedding is bound to cause a sensation in both the government and the public.
Why is Xiao Yujue so confident that Mu Jingrui won't know?
Could it be...
Shangguan Wan Ning realized that Xiao Yujue probably knew the whereabouts of Mu Jingrui.
Could it be that they have some contact?
"Now...I really don't have the ability to take back the imperial edict. I...is there anything else I can do for you?"
As the king of a country, Xiao Yujue could not do anything. His frustration made him look very depressed.
Shangguan Wan Ning shook her head gently. "No more... Your Majesty, take care."
"Take care of yourself too."
Xiao Yujue watched Shangguan Wanning walk away and couldn't help but let out a long sigh. After closing her eyes, she gently rubbed her temples with her fingers.
In the future, if Mu Jingrui finds out about this, will he kill him with a sword?
Shangguan Wan Ning walked in the corridor in despair. The moment she raised her eyes, she saw a slender and tall figure standing at the corner.
Anger welled up in her eyes, and the hands hidden in her sleeves clenched tightly into fists.
Xiao Beiming walked calmly in front of Shangguan Wanning, his thin lips curled into a smile, and his handsome face seemed to be shrouded in bright sunshine.
but……
What Shangguan Wan Ning saw was only darkness.
She walked past Xiao Beiming without looking away, and Xiao Beiming grabbed her wrist.
"Why do you say that I am also your fiancé, but when you see me, you don't even want to say hello?"
Shangguan Wan Ning tried to shake off Xiao Beiming's hand, but found that he increased the force on his palm.
She had no choice but to give up.
"Your Majesty, everyone in the world knows that my father has betrothed me to Mu Jingrui. With your conditions, you can get any woman you want, so why do you have to risk your reputation to marry me?
"
"Do you think I want to marry you to deal with Mu Jingrui?"
"Is not it?"
"Of course it is. However, this reason only accounts for a small part. The most important thing..." Xiao Beiming pushed Shangguan Wan Ning so that her back was pressed against the pillar.
He came close to Shangguan Wan Ning and took a deep breath in her ear. The faint fragrance made him feel relaxed and happy.
He picked up a tuft of Shangguan Wan Ning's hair, put it under the tip of his nose and smelled it.
"The most important thing is that I really like you. You are the smartest and most beautiful woman I have ever seen."
Shangguan Wan Ning felt disgusted.
She wanted to push Xiao Beiming away, but he was like a mountain standing in front of her.
"That's really my misfortune. Xiao Beiming, you are the most shameless and ugliest man I have ever seen."
Shangguan Wan Ning was not willing to be outdone, and her words were full of contempt for Xiao Beiming.
Xiao Beiming was not angry.
"It doesn't matter if you hate me now. When we become husband and wife and consummate our relationship, you will be unable to live without me."
Shangguan Wan Ning's cheeks instantly turned red and she turned away from looking at Xiao Beiming.
"It seems that you understand what I mean." Xiao Beiming raised Shangguan Wanning's chin with interest, forcing her to look at him. "If it weren't for your father's sake, I really want to do it now.
I want you."
Shangguan Wan Ning couldn't help but shudder.
"Since you gave my father face, please let me go immediately."
Xiao Beiming smiled faintly and took a few steps back.
"snort!"
Shangguan Wan Ning wanted to leave angrily, but Xiao Beiming's voice came from behind.
"Do you still remember Sun Jinyao?"
Shangguan Wan Ning immediately turned around and looked at Xiao Beiming, her expression becoming nervous.
Since Lu Xiangzi's death, she has no news about Sun Jinyao. She is very worried that something will happen to him.
"where is he?"
"Do you want to see him?" Xiao Beiming looked at the change in Shangguan Wanning's expression, and all the pride was written on his face. "I think, then treat me better."
Shangguan Wan Ning was simply going crazy.
"What do you want?"
"I want you to be happy when you marry me and willing to enter the bridal chamber." Xiao Beiming stood in front of Shangguan Wan Ning again, "You can rest assured that he is fine now. When we get married,
You will definitely be able to see him."
After that, he left with a smile.
Shangguan Wan Ning wished she could rush up and kick him hard.
A few days later, strange diseases appeared again in and around the capital, exactly like before.
Shangguan Wan Ning knew the method of treatment, so she wanted to go to Deshan Hall to treat the people.
As soon as she walked out of the door, she was stopped by the housekeeper.
"Miss, you can't go out."
"Why?"
For so many years, Shangguan Wan Ning has always been able to come and go freely.
"My master has ordered you not to go out and show your face before you leave the cabinet."
Shangguan Wan Ning looked at the muscular servants behind the housekeeper and could only hide her anger gradually in her heart.
The resurgence of the strange disease has made rumors among the people that Xiao Yujue is not the destined emperor more and more intense, and some people have even proposed that Xiao Yujue should abdicate in favor of someone worthy of his throne.
Xiao Yujue's people have lost all support, and the throne may be lost at any time. There is only one chance left.
He knew that he had reached the point of life and death.
Late at night, he put down the bed curtains and went to bed to rest. After extinguishing the candles, he quietly activated the mechanism under the bed and walked into a long secret passage.