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Chapter 364: The Dowager Empress Likes Children
Chapter 364: The Dowager Empress Likes Children
In the Bright Palace.
The Retired Emperor and Zong Zhengxi sat solemnly in the Eastern Hall, listening to the civil and military officials' reports on Chancellor Xun.
Zong Zhengxi's legs had gone numb from sitting.
He had never imagined that Chancellor Xun carried so many crimes on his shoulders.
The ministers who used to look up to Chancellor Xun were now doing everything in their power to save themselves, even going as far as to curse him.
After all he had been through, Zong Zhengxi was no longer the inexperienced young emperor who blindly believed everything he heard.
Although he couldn't discern the truth from the lies, he could tell that many of the charges were exaggerated.
When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter; when the wall falls, everyone pushes.
A veteran statesman who had controlled the court for three dynasties was now being 'sold out' by everyone.
Was Lu Yuan's strategy brilliant, or was it a matter of human nature?
"Your Majesty, are you not pleased?"
Fu Gonggong sensed Zong Zhengxi's confusion.
Zong Zhengxi shook his head slightly, "I just don't understand. Chancellor Xun is indeed guilty, but does he really have that many crimes? They all used to risk their lives for him, and now they are betraying him without mercy. One day, will they also betray me like they did to the Chancellor?"
His voice was not loud, but the Retired Emperor, sitting close by, heard him.
The Retired Emperor calmly sipped his tea.
Fu Gonggong glanced at the Retired Emperor's expression and understood. He smiled and whispered to Zong Zhengxi, "Your Majesty, you are the Emperor. How can you compare yourself to the Chancellor?"
After experiencing so many ups and downs, the Emperor had finally matured.
All of this was thanks to Lu Yuan's efforts.
Suddenly, a eunuch rushed in, "Your Majesty, the Commander of the Four City Gates has something urgent to report."
The Retired Emperor said, "Let him in."
The Commander of the Four City Gates was in charge of the deployment of troops at the four gates.
Today, the City Guard at the West Gate happened to be his brother-in-law.
The Commander, dressed in armor, had thick snow on his helmet and shoulders.
He knelt on one knee and respectfully saluted, "Your servant greets the Retired Emperor and the Emperor."
"Rise."
The Retired Emperor said, "What brings you to the palace so suddenly? Have you captured Xun Xiuyuan?"
The news of Chancellor Xun's escape had reached the Retired Emperor through the Ministry of Justice an hour ago.
Otherwise, Lu Yuan would not have left the palace immediately to pursue him.
The Commander of the Four City Gates spoke solemnly, "I humbly report to the Retired Emperor and the Emperor, Chancellor Xun... has been executed!"
...
The cold wind was biting, and Lu Yuan stood silently in the snow for a long time without saying a word.
Meng Qianqian quietly accompanied him.
She didn't rush him or disturb him.
The revenge had been achieved.
He had made amends to his past self and to all the border soldiers who had died under Chancellor Xun's harm.
The Chu family's blood case could now be closed.
Half of the Shang family's revenge had been fulfilled, and it was truly satisfying.
Next were the Thousand-Mechanisms Pavilion and the ten major lords led by Loulan.
"Let's go."
Lu Yuan said to Meng Qianqian.
"Oh."
Meng Qianqian picked up her Red Plume Lance and followed swiftly.
The snow stopped.
The sky cleared.
Meng Qianqian took a deep breath, feeling truly refreshed!
"About Chancellor Xun..."
"It doesn't matter. I've never had a father since I was young. Whether he's a deer or a horse, it has nothing to do with me."
"Oh."
Meng Qianqian said, "But I'm a little curious."
Lu Yuan hummed, "If you're curious, ask my mother."
Meng Qianqian sighed, "I asked her, but she wouldn't tell me."
Lu Yuan snorted, "I think she slept with him and doesn't even know who he is."
Meng Qianqian choked, "Is my mother that amazing? But with her high standards, only the most handsome man in the world would catch her eye. No wonder you're good-looking too!"
With these words, the whole family was praised.
"Hmph." Lu Yuan let out a proud hum, and his steps quickened considerably.
Between them, it was hard to tell who was healing whom, but there was always one who could dispel the gloom in the other's heart when they were unhappy, as if by magic.
Meng Qianqian tilted her head, looking at his noticeably softened expression, and blinked her eyes, asking, "Oh, right. What did you mean when you said my great-grandmother only gave birth to my mother?"
There were so many secrets in her great-grandmother's family, it was impossible to keep up! Lu Yuan looked at her with green eyes, as if he couldn't help but drool: "Impressive."
She tugged at his sleeve, imitating Zhou Nan Yan: "Come on, tell me, tell me."
In order to cheer up the great villain, she was going all out.
Living two lifetimes, doing this was truly shameful.
If this didn't work, then she would never say anything again—
"Yao Sheng mistakenly entered Wu Shan and was poisoned by the miasma. He was saved by a woman, who was my great-grandmother's younger sister, and my aunt."
Meng Qianqian was stunned: "So that's how it was."
"I don't know the specifics of what happened between them, but I know that my aunt gave birth to Lady Li, who suffered a difficult childbirth and died from blood loss. Lady Li was born with a large brown birthmark on her face, which in Miaojiang is called a Yin-Yang Face, an ominous sign. My great-grandmother believed that she had killed her own daughter, so she asked my great-grandmother to get rid of this calamity. My mother picked her up and brought her back."
Meng Qianqian suddenly understood: "So that's how it was. My mother is truly kind-hearted."
Lu Yuan: "My mother said that others raise dogs, but she raises her sister. She finds taking care of her sister more fun than walking a dog."
Meng Qianqian's mouth twitched.
Lu Yuan continued: "My mother insisted on raising her, and my great-grandmother couldn't bear to refuse. My great-grandmother registered the child under her own name. My mother spent a lot of effort to cure her sister's face, and of course, she didn't hold back when it came to bullying her."
Meng Qianqian: That sounds like something my mother would do. She really took care of her and beat her up too.
Lu Yuan said: "After a few years, Lady Li's face was cured. Yao Sheng didn't say a word and fled in the night. When he learned that his daughter had regained her heavenly beauty, he quickly contacted my great-grandmother and took her back."
Meng Qianqian asked: "Did Yao Sheng not know their true identities?"
She felt that her great-grandmother didn't really want to abandon Lady Li; it was a test of Yao Sheng's character. Unfortunately, Yao Sheng couldn't be relied upon, and he was scared away.
"Don't talk about her; even Lady Li doesn't know."
Lu Yuan said, thinking of something, and frowned, "I didn't know either when I was young."
Meng Qianqian curved her lips: "Forget it. Let the past be the past. Now that the great revenge is achieved, just look forward from now on. Besides, although there have been many twists and turns, you've also met very important people in your life."
Lu Yuan asked coldly: "Meng Xiaojiu, are you talking about yourself?"
"Huh?"
Meng Qianqian was taken aback.
Lu Yuan put his hands behind his back: "It's rare to see someone so shamelessly self-glorifying."
Meng Qianqian: Wait, she was clearly talking about Bao Shu!
The carriage was parked by the side of the road.
Lu Yuan lifted the curtain and sat in the carriage.
As soon as Meng Qianqian sat down, he casually said: "Approved."
Meng Qianqian was confused: "What's approved? What's approved?"
Lu Yuan raised his eyebrows: "My great-grandmother loves children, and she approves of you giving birth to my child."
Meng Qianqian: This conversation took a big leap!
Lu Yuan said with utmost coldness: "But let's be clear, I don't like children that much. Don't have too many; three is enough."
Meng Qianqian clenched her fists.
Who wants to have children with you?!
(End of Chapter)
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