vstars Chapter 561 Rumors 4
Chapter 561 Rumors 4
Lan Qingwu eventually learned of the rumors swirling in the Imperial City, and naturally, she was furious. Recalling the occasional silences she'd received from the Emperor Shenwu over the past few days, Lan Qingwu had to restrain herself somewhat, avoiding returning to the Lan Mansion if possible. She wasn't alone now; her family, her trusted associates, her children... they were both her armor and her vulnerability.
Lan Qingwu privately speculated that it was another prince's camp that had taken action. Ruping felt that they were despicable and shameless, but she couldn't imagine who it was. "The most ambitious Fourth Prince has been imprisoned by His Majesty and can't cause any big waves. The Fifth Prince doesn't have the ability. The First and Second Princes both followed the Crown Prince to the naval battle in Haicheng. Only the Third Prince is left, but he doesn't seem likely!"
Lan Qingwu pondered for a moment and said, "Do you still remember what the Third Prince's personality was like as a child? He was very smart and clever. His incompetence in recent years seems to be just a disguise!"
Ru Ping murmured, "That's too good of a disguise! She's a complete lovesick person! The Third Prince's residence has been in turmoil these past few years, and there are even several children missing in the backyard. If she's faking it, it's too..."
Lan Qingwu nodded: "Perhaps we are worrying too much! Although the eldest and second princes are not in the imperial city and seem to be free of suspicion, this is also the best cover. Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's have Xiaoqi keep an eye on the outside to see if there are any other rumors. His Majesty has already taken action to completely annihilate these people, but we must also be on guard against their follow-up tricks!"
Ru Ping said, "We can also pay more attention to Ru Han! Ru Han couldn't leave the palace a few days ago, so we can let her walk around outside a few more times during these days."
Lan Qingwu sighed softly, "I'm afraid their ultimate goal is something else! They want to slander me and bring down the Crown Prince! And my cousin is also suffering from this misfortune!"
Ru Ping opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but ultimately remained silent. Some things should be buried forever. She also felt that Wang Shuren's misfortune wasn't entirely unprovoked, and she only hoped that he wouldn't bring trouble to the Empress.
What Lan Qingwu didn't know was that the details the Emperor Shenwu had heard were even more unpleasant: how the two had met, how they had gotten along, even how the man had entered the Lan residence to see the woman during the three years of mourning for the previous emperor! How they had chatted and indulged in romantic affairs!
Emperor Shenwu heard it so many times that he couldn't help but doubt whether it really happened because the details were so detailed!
But every time he saw Lan Qingwu's sparkling eyes looking at him, Emperor Shenwu would dispel his suspicions. Lan Qingwu would never do this to him! Moreover, Ru Ping had watched over Lan Qingwu day and night back then, and he knew exactly what she was like.
Emperor Shenwu has been guarding Lan Qingwu these days. Lan Qingwu is very lazy and has no motivation to do anything. He just wants to stay in Qianzheng Hall and wait for Emperor Shenwu.
That day, Lan Qingwu was reclining on the bed for a nap. Emperor Shenwu finally had some time and held Lan Qingwu in his arms and let her lean on him.
Lan Qingwu was a little tense at first, but slowly she relaxed. Emperor Shenwu chuckled in her ear and said, "Don't be nervous. I was too reckless that day and made you feel bad!"
Lan Qingwu leaned against the broad chest of the Emperor Shenwu and put her arms around his waist. "Brother Heng is really too much! I am also somewhat at fault. I shouldn't have deliberately made things difficult for Brother Heng. But in the final analysis, this matter was caused by Brother Heng's unprovoked appointment of the beauty! So—"
The Shenwu Emperor gently wiggled Lan Qingwu's delicate, snow-white chin with his fingers. "After all, this is still my fault, isn't it? Never mind. My fish has been delivered anyway... Let me take a look at you... I'll apply medicine on you!"
Lan Qingwu said awkwardly: "Much better! You...don't look at it anymore..."
In the end, Emperor Shenwu applied medicine all over Lan Qingwu's body. A fragrant green ointment was slowly applied by Emperor Shenwu on her icy skin. Lan Qingwu sat in Emperor Shenwu's arms. Wherever his bony fingers touched, the skin there would turn pink. When the ointment was applied, Lan Qingwu's whole body had turned pink, and their bodies were tightly pressed together.
Emperor Shenwu looked at the woman in his arms biting her lips to endure, and could not help but nibble on those petal-like lips, sucking passionately, hooking her tongue and not letting go. In Lan Qingwu's misty eyes, Emperor Shenwu tempted: "I really couldn't control myself that day... I will be gentler next time!"
Before Lan Qingwu could fully understand what was meant, Emperor Shenwu picked him up and placed him on the bed. Because of the medicine he had applied to him, Lan Qingwu was already naked!
This really made things easier for the Shenwu Emperor. He untied his jade belt and casually threw it on the ground. He took off his clothes, stretched out his big hand and grasped Lan Qingwu's ankle. Then he slid his palm upwards to Lan Qingwu's small knee. With a slight force, the Shenwu Emperor spread Lan Qingwu's legs apart...
This time, Emperor Shenwu was very gentle, and Lan Qingwu was almost addicted to his tenderness... With the Emperor Shenwu's sweet words constantly ringing in her ears, she had turned into a pool of spring water. When Emperor Shenwu noticed it, he became even more reckless. In the end, Lan Qingwu's mind was blank.
When Lan Qingwu regained some consciousness, Emperor Shenwu had already held Lan Qingwu in his arms again. He asked casually, "Ruoruo, do you want to leave the palace soon?"
Lan Qingwu hesitated for a moment and shook his head: "Brother Heng, let's forget it. Some of the rumors out there are really unpleasant! I'd better not cause any trouble!"
"We are afraid of causing trouble for others?"
Of course Lan Qingwu was afraid. She had always been timid and cautious. "Brother Heng, we are not an ordinary couple. If there is anything, an ordinary couple would just quarrel, but for us... that might mean many lives are at stake!"
Emperor Shenwu replied, "I understand what you mean. When I have time, I will personally take you for a walk around the long street!"
Lan Qingwu immediately became happy, and kissed the Shenwu Emperor on the lips with a smile. He didn't wait for Lan Qingwu to retreat, and pressed her under him again...
The campaign to wipe out pirates went very smoothly overall. The news Emperor Shenwu received every day was good. He was quite relieved that the battle at sea was not as brutal as in his dreams, and it was not in vain that he had dreamed such a dream!
It was already May. After Haicheng won a turning point victory, the situation became clear. The pirates had become powerless after losing their largest island base.