flstandardbreds Where did Chapter 156 go?
Where did Chapter 156 go?
Jiang Qingyan had just recovered from a serious illness and was still feeling dizzy, so Mo Ting forced her to go to bed immediately.
The next morning, as the sky gradually turned a pale white, Jiang Qingyan slowly opened her eyes from her sleep, feeling as if her body had instantly recovered and was full of energy.
She turned to look at Mo Ting beside her; even his sleeping face was so handsome that she couldn't help but swallow hard…
The officials were frightened yesterday, so Jiang Qingyan gave them a day off today, allowing them to rest at home.
Since we don't have to attend the morning court session... that means we have plenty of time...
Since I'm just idling around anyway, I might as well do something fun...
Jiang Qingyan slightly lifted the covers and gently slipped inside…
A moment later, Shen Yuan's face began to flush, and his breathing became slightly rapid...
He slowly opened his eyes and looked down at Jiang Qingyan, his heart pounding faster than usual…
He murmured, "Husband...you...got up...so early...ah~"
The last word was almost hummed...
Jiang Qingyan curled her lips into a smile: "Haven't you heard the saying, 'The early bird catches the worm'?"
After glancing at what lay beneath her, her eyes darted around, and she changed her tune, saying, "No... it's the early bird that gets eaten by the bird..."
Mo Ting's body grew increasingly hot, and he said somewhat shyly, "My husband always says such inappropriate things..."
After a long while, Jiang Qingyan lay contentedly in Mo Ting's arms and whispered, "Mo Ting, do you know? When I was unconscious, I had a nightmare. In the dream, I was beheaded by the Empress Dowager, and you... were stripped naked and humiliated in the street... I was so scared... Thankfully, it was just a dream..."
Mo Ting gently kissed Jiang Qingyan's forehead and said softly, "Dreams and reality are often opposites. The Empress Dowager is dead and was thrown into a mass grave by the guards. She must have been devoured by wild beasts long ago, leaving not even bones. As for me... apart from my husband, no one else has the ability to strip me naked..."
Jiang Qingyan hugged Mo Ting tightly, pressing her ear to feel his heartbeat, as if only in this way could she prove that this was the real world...
Because that dream... felt so real...
At breakfast, Shen Yuan was still nowhere to be seen at the table.
Jiang Qingyan frowned. Yuan Lie was absent twice last time because he caught a cold and couldn't come...
Shen Yuan was absent twice. Could it be that he is also sick?
Thinking of this, Jiang Qingyan stood up and jogged towards Zhanghua Palace.
Everyone knew perfectly well that Jiang Qingyan's sudden departure meant she had gone to find Shen Yuan...
But no one spoke up to stop it; after all, it was Shen Yuan who saved her husband's life...
Upon arriving at Zhanghua Palace, Jiang Qingyan went straight to a side hall, pushed open the door, and called out, "Chen Yuan, are you ill? Why aren't you having your meal?"
But after searching the room carefully, she found that the hall was completely empty...
If you're not in your room, then you're not sick...
Where did Shen Yuan go?
A moment later, Jiang Qingyan returned to Chaoyang Palace dejectedly, having lost her appetite.
She sat on the small couch, resting her chin on her hands, staring blankly into space.
Upon seeing this, everyone quickly put down their chopsticks and came to Jiang Qingyan's side, asking with concern, "Husband, what's wrong?"
Jiang Qingyan sighed and said, "Shen Yuan... I don't know where he's gone..."
Meanwhile, Shen Yuan was sitting on the roof, secretly watching Jiang Qingyan through the cracks.
My husband has indeed recovered completely today... That's wonderful...
Mo Ting comforted her, "Shen Meiren must have gone to take care of some important matters. Once she has finished, she will come back and explain everything to her husband. Husband, please don't worry."
Jiang Qingyan thought about it and realized that Mo Ting was right. Shen Yuan always had secrets, so it was possible that he had gone out on an errand...
Her overthinking at this moment will only cause others to worry...
She took a deep breath, forced a smile, and pulled everyone back to the table to continue their meal.
Before long it was almost noon, and the chief executioner of the Imperial Penal Office suddenly came to the palace to request an audience.
Jiang Qingyan walked out of the palace with a head full of questions and said to the chief executioner, "Didn't I give you all a day off today? What are you doing here looking for me now?"
The presiding officer looked troubled: "Your Majesty... I actually came to find Consort Shen... but after going to Zhanghua Palace, I couldn't find her, so I dared to come to Your Majesty to look for her..."
Jiang Qingyan was even more puzzled, "What do you want with Beauty Shen?"
The presiding officer pursed his lips and stammered, "It's nothing... I just have some private matters to discuss with him..."
Jiang Qingyan frowned and said coldly, "What private matters do you have with my man that you can talk about?"
The presiding officer trembled with fear, quickly lowered his head, and replied, "It's his senior brother... his senior brother needs to see him..."
Jiang Qingyan narrowed her eyes. She had been so busy lately that she had almost forgotten about that old man who was obsessed with her!
She glanced at the executioner and said calmly, "Get up. I will go with you to the Department of Punishments to see my senior brother."
The executioner scrambled to his feet and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty!"
Fortunately, he specifically instructed the guards to fasten their belts before leaving. If the emperor saw something he shouldn't have seen, that would be terrible.
Upon arriving at the prison cell, the presiding officer immediately and tactfully withdrew.
The Emperor and the infatuated beauty share a bed. If their rivals meet, be careful not to spill blood on him...
Upon seeing that the visitor was Jiang Qingyan, Chen Lun's eyes lit up instantly. He exclaimed with delight, "Your Majesty! You actually came to see me! This truly brings honor to my humble prison cell!"
Jiang Qingyan coldly stared at his disgusting appearance and said with a look of disdain, "Stop talking nonsense, why did you call Shen Yuan here?"
Chen Lun slightly curled his thick lips into a wicked smile, and said, "Of course I miss his taste... That day... I didn't get enough of it..."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingyan's heart tightened immediately. What did "eat enough" mean?
She said coldly, "What do you mean? Explain yourself to me at once!"
Chenlun sized Jiang Qingyan up and down, a proud look on his face. "Looks like you're really cured? You should thank me. If it weren't for my prescription, you'd probably be reincarnated long ago..."
Jiang Qingyan frowned immediately. "Your prescription? That prescription was given to Shen Yuan by you? Why would you be willing to hand it over?"
Chenlun gently touched his buttocks and lewdly chuckled, "Of course, it was my junior brother who made me feel good. I was so happy that I gave him the prescription. But my junior brother... he's really amazing... he took me for a whole hour..."
Jiang Qingyan raised her hand and slapped him hard, angrily saying, "Stop talking nonsense! How could Shen Yuan do such a thing with you! If you keep spouting nonsense, I will personally cut out your tongue and feed it to the pigs!"
Chenlun covered his face, feeling a bit of pain. He pointed to the executioner eavesdropping outside the door and said aggrievedly, "If you don't believe me, go ask him! I saw him eavesdropping outside the door before the candles were extinguished that day!"
Jiang Qingyan immediately strode out of the prison cell, grabbed the executioner by the collar, and said coldly, "Tell me the truth, is what he said true?"