0p0 Chapter 283 Protecting Weaknesses
Chapter 283 Protecting Weaknesses
Crown Prince Chu Chengli stood beside Emperor Wen. He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Luo Lingyue, who was nestled in Xiao Jinghan's arms with the demeanor of a weak young lady.
Chu Chengli's eyes were dark, and he couldn't help but have a trace of doubt in his heart. Is this woman in front of him really Luo Lingyue? Or is she just a person with a similar name!
In his memory, Luo Lingyue was a woman with a strong character and courage and fearlessness.
She had experienced countless life and death tests with him, and every time she stood in front of him, protecting him with her thin body.
But now, the woman in front of him was completely different. She would actually snuggle in the man's arms for shelter like an ordinary woman.
Chu Chengli couldn't help but think of the time they had spent together. At that time, Luo Lingyue was always full of energy, with confidence and determination on her face. Her laughter was hearty and crisp, making people feel extremely warm.
But now, the woman in front of him seemed so fragile and helpless.
Chu Chengli stared at Luo Lingyue closely, trying to find some familiar traces in her eyes. However, he only saw confusion. Did she really lose her memory? Or was it all just a misunderstanding?
Thinking of this, Chu Chengli raised his eyebrows and thought to himself: I still need to confirm in person whether the Luo Lingyue now is the bounty hunter Luo Lingyue who used to be by my side!
After all, he had known Shu Shu for a long time and knew her personality and thoughts. Perhaps in Shu Shu's eyes, Luo Lingyue's appearance posed a potential threat to her. This made Chu Chengli more confused and thoughtful about the situation in front of him.
The third prince raised a malicious smile and deliberately said to the King of Qin loudly, "Second brother! Look at your cousin-in-law. He holds a special position in the heart of the emperor! When you returned to the capital with Princess Nanzhi, the emperor did not come out to greet you in person!"
After hearing this, the King of Qin did not show any displeasure on his face. Instead, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he responded with a playful smile: "Third brother, please don't talk nonsense! Xiao Jinghan is not only my cousin-in-law, but also our cousin! Have you forgotten? His grandmother is the eldest princess of Dazhao and the aunt of my father!"
After hearing what King Qin said, the Third Prince looked a little embarrassed, but he quickly returned to normal and laughed dryly a few times to hide his dissatisfaction.
He thought to himself, usually the King of Qin doesn't like to talk much, but he didn't expect that today he would speak for Xiao Jinghan without hesitation. Humph! What kind of relationship is this? It's just a relationship of interest!
Seeing that the Third Prince had been turned down, the Fourth Prince was secretly delighted, his mouth corners slightly raised, and he said with a hint of pride: "The Prince of Wu'an is returning to the capital this time to return the tiger talisman! The military power of Nanyi has always been in the hands of the Xiao family. Now it has finally returned to the hands of my father. It is really a cause for celebration!" He deliberately raised his voice so that people around him could hear it.
After hearing this, the King of Qin's face suddenly became gloomy. He snorted coldly and responded in a cold tone: "The purpose of King Wu'an's going to Nanyi was to help my father take back the military power. This is his mission and responsibility. How come it becomes the fault of successive King Wu'an in your mouth?" His eyes were full of majesty and dissatisfaction as he stared straight at the Fourth Prince.
The Fourth Prince's face turned pale instantly, and he realized that he had said the wrong thing. He secretly glanced at the generals around him and found that they all had angry faces and stared at him closely, revealing obvious displeasure and anger in their eyes.
These generals all respected King Wu'an, and they were very dissatisfied with the Fourth Prince's slander of King Wu'an.
The fourth prince was filled with regret. He knew that his words had offended these generals and might cause their disgust and hostility. He regretted that he spoke too quickly and did not consider the consequences. However, the situation could not be reversed at this time. He could only look away and dared not look at the King of Qin again.
He laughed dryly and said, "Haha! Second brother is really good at joking! The Wu'an Palace has always been loyal to the Dazhao royal family! How could I have such messed up ideas!"
Hearing this, the King of Qin was filled with contempt for the Fourth Prince.
The fifth prince glanced at his three brothers calmly, then turned to look at Luo Lingyue. His eyes stayed on her, and an indescribable feeling surged in his heart. His thoughts gradually became confused, and he couldn't help but think of Luo Xiaoliu.
The fifth prince thought to himself: If Luo Xiaoliu was a girl, maybe he would be as beautiful as Luo Xiaoqi...
Luo Lingyue felt the Fifth Prince's gaze and looked up at him, with a hint of doubt in her eyes. When their eyes met, Luo Lingyue frowned, her eyes full of doubt.
The fifth prince quickly came to his senses and realized his mistake. He quickly looked away to hide his inner turmoil.
At this time, the fifth prince turned his gaze to the crown prince standing next to Emperor Wen. He looked at the crown prince and couldn't help sighing in his heart. The crown prince actually chose a delicate and pretentious Li Jingshu as his fiancée, and ignored the stunning beauty Luo Xiaoqi in front of him.
How blind! The fifth prince muttered to himself. He couldn't understand the prince's choice and thought it was simply absurd.
Emperor Wen walked forward quickly, holding Xiao Jinghan's arms tightly with both hands, his face full of worry and heartache, and asked in a trembling voice: "Han'er, how are you now? Are you feeling unwell? I heard that the bastard Xiao Jingyi actually poisoned you! It's simply lawless!"
Xiao Jinghan smiled slightly, with a determined light in his eyes, and replied softly: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am fine now. The doctor has detoxified me, and I feel much better now."
He gestured to the guard beside him, who immediately handed an exquisite box to Xiao Jinghan. Xiao Jinghan took the box, held it carefully in his hands, then respectfully walked to Emperor Wen, knelt on one knee, raised the box above his head, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, please take a look! This is the military power and tiger talisman that I confiscated from Xiao Jingyi. Fortunately, I have fulfilled my mission. Thank you for your trust and support. I am willing to go through fire and water for your Majesty, no matter what it takes!"
The ministers behind him shouted in unison: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, for taking back the military power in Nanyi!"
Emperor Wen smiled happily and said, "I will keep the tiger talisman in good condition. Nanyi will still be the fief of Prince Wu'an in the future! As for where to live, it all depends on Prince Wu'an's mood! No one is allowed to interfere!"
Everyone was shocked when they heard Emperor Wen's words. The kings who came to the fiefdoms in the past dynasties were not allowed to enter the capital without being summoned! This was a rule set since the founding of the Dazhao Kingdom, which was intended to prevent the power of kings of different surnames from becoming too great and threatening the central government.
However, now, Emperor Wen broke this convention and allowed King Wu'an to freely choose his place of residence, which was undoubtedly a special care and trust for King Wu'an.