flstandardbreds Chapter 164 Lin Suzhi
Chapter 164 Lin Suzhi
Lan Qingwu recalled that day in the Chaohe Hall. Lin Suzhi was the only one among the civil and military officials who spoke frankly about the key issues in the hall. "Lord Lin Suzhi is really different! But Lord Lin seems to be a selfless person. My cousin has taken the initiative to confess his guilt. I am afraid it will be difficult to deal with him."
Ruhan hesitated and said, "Master, do you think the Lan family will let you beg for mercy?"
Lan Qingwu gently stroked the Royal Wild Scroll in her hand without saying a word. If it were anyone else in the Lan family, she might try to speak, but it was the Blue Tree People...
A little later, Ruhan received news from Lan Shuren's adoptive father. The Lan family really wanted Lan Qingwu to help plead with the emperor.
Ruhan reported this to Lan Qingwu, who just pondered silently.
Lan Qingwu looked at the pitch-black night and ordered Ruhan and Ruping, "Go and get some clothes and accessories for the baby."
When Emperor Shenwu arrived at the bedroom in the main hall of Suowu Palace, he saw Lan Qingwu looking through some baby clothes.
Emperor Shenwu walked over and sat down beside the bed. "What are you looking at? This dress is so small?"
Lan Qingwu picked up a small piece of clothing and said, "Yes, I think it's very small too. But they all say that newborn babies need to wear such small clothes. Brother Heng, do you think newborn babies are really this small?"
Emperor Shenwu picked up a piece of clothing and looked at it: "This doesn't seem to be the needlework of the palace."
Lan Qingwu picked up a jade locket and said, "This is something the Lan family specially gave to Ruoruo. Brother Heng, look at this jade locket. It's a complete set, with various styles and patterns."
Emperor Shenwu put down the clothes in his hand and said, "I want to ask you about the Blue Tree People?"
"The incident involving the Blue Tree people happened in the previous dynasty. Besides, your cousin has already confessed his guilt."
Emperor Shenwu gently lifted Lan Qingwu's chin and asked, "What do you want me to do?"
Lan Qingwu didn't expect Emperor Shenwu to ask such questions, and he just stared at Emperor Shenwu blankly.
Emperor Shenwu continued, "He's been out there, instructing his senior brother to write a poem to slander me. I don't need to explain his crime. So, how do you want me to deal with him? You have a good relationship with this distant cousin, don't you? Do you want me to let him go?"
Lan Qingwu came back to his senses, "Brother Heng, I haven't said anything yet. I don't want you to let anyone go, but anyone with a discerning eye can see that Yu Huaian is the truly despicable person. Now that things have developed to this point, are we going to let the real evildoer go?"
"A truly despicable person? In my humble opinion, Blue Tree Man is a man of honor and glory, right? Are you sure he has absolutely nothing to do with this?"
"Weakly convinced!"
Emperor Shenwu couldn't help but clench his hands. "How could you trust him so much, weakling? Where did this mutual trust come from? Was it during those three years of national mourning that Lan Shuren was the only outsider allowed to see you?"
Emperor Shenwu had an indifferent expression on his face. After he finished speaking, he stood up straight and turned to walk out of the hall.
Lan Qingwu bit her lip slightly: "Angry again!"
Lan Qingwu hadn't seen the Emperor Shenwu for two days in a row, and she couldn't help but feel a little aggrieved. She lay on the soft pillow and muttered to herself: "That time when Wuer Yuji happened, he didn't come to see me the next day, but this time he didn't come for two days!"
Lan Qingwu stroked his lower abdomen and sighed softly.
In the Quanhe Pavilion, Li Wanying, now a beauty, walked into the inner hall with delicate lotus steps. She was more respectful and cautious than before, "Your Majesty the Queen Mother, you have been feeling a little irritated lately. This is the lotus seed tea I brewed. It has the effect of clearing your mind and relieving internal heat."
Empress Dowager Li waved her hand and said, "Put it down, Lady Li. This time, I used the excuse of feeling unwell to allow you the opportunity to come to Miaoling Palace. Please don't make the same mistake again."
Concubine Li quickly bowed again and said, "I will remember the Empress Dowager's instructions."
After Concubine Li left Quanhe Pavilion, Empress Dowager Li remained silent for a long time.
Nanny Li carefully raised her eyes to glance at Empress Dowager Li and said in a low voice, "Empress Dowager, that matter..."
Empress Dowager Li came back to her senses and said, "Don't make it public yet. Remember, don't mention this to anyone. Don't let anyone find out about this."
Nanny Li hesitated: "But this is a big deal after all. If... it's discovered, the consequences..."
Empress Dowager Li frowned tightly. "Precisely because the consequences are so serious, I must think carefully about what to do! That letter—must not be seen by anyone else!"
Nanny Li was startled and quickly replied, "Yes! Empress Dowager!"
Lan Qingwu felt bored staying in the Jingyou Pavilion, so he came to the pavilion to enjoy the cool breeze.
There was a gentle breeze in the evening. Lan Qingwu stared at two dancing butterflies in the distance without blinking. She was fascinated by the sight. A gust of wind blew, and Lan Qingwu covered her right eye involuntarily. It turned out that sand had accidentally gotten into her eyes.
Ruhan quickly helped Lan Qingwu sit down: "Master, what's wrong?"
Lan Qingwu closed his eyes, then blinked gently, tears streaming down his face uncontrollably: "No, it still hurts."
The pavilion suddenly fell silent, even Ruhan stopped talking. Someone gently grasped Lan Qingwu's wrist, which was covering her eyes, and wiped her tears with a handkerchief. "What's wrong? Are you still feeling bad?"
Emperor Shenwu wiped the corners of Lan Qingwu's eyes with his silk handkerchief again: "Gently open your eyes and try to see if the sand comes out."
Lan Qingwu slowly opened her eyes. She stared at the Divine Martial Emperor in a daze. The Divine Martial Emperor blew gently into her eyes. After a while, he asked, "What's wrong?"
Lan Qingwu's eyes were still red. She opened her lips slightly and said, "Brother Heng, I thought you didn't want to see me yet."
"What can I do? If I don't come and talk to the child, he will definitely not remember his father's voice when he is born."
Lan Qingwu couldn't help but smile, then lowered his head again: "Brother Heng, I really shouldn't have interfered in this matter. The person I truly trust is Brother Heng. Let this matter be decided according to the laws of Dasheng!"
The Emperor Shenwu raised his sword-like eyebrows: "Oh, do you believe me?"
Lan Qingwu nodded: "Your Majesty...Brother Heng, even during those three years of national mourning, all I thought about every day was you! It was always you!"
There has never been anyone else!
The Emperor of Divine Martial Power suddenly hugged Lan Qingwu in his arms. He leaned over and gently bit Lan Qingwu's lips, "You annoying bastard!"
The palace maids and eunuchs around all lowered their heads, not daring to look.
After a moment, the two stood up and left the pavilion. Not far from the pavilion, on a rockery, Concubine Wen slowly emerged from the darkness. Her charming almond-shaped eyes watched as the two left hand in hand, gradually disappearing from her sight.
Late at night, on the bed in Jingyou Pavilion, Lan Qingwu was held on the lap of Emperor Shenwu. She was breathless from Emperor Shenwu's kisses. Emperor Shenwu's big hand covered Lan Qingwu's lower abdomen, stroking it gently.
After a while, Lan Qingwu begged for mercy with red eyes: "Brother Heng...Brother Heng..."
Emperor Shenwu placed Lan Qingwu on the bed and said, "Begging for mercy so soon? I'll see what you'll do later."