allonlinenovel Chapter 532 Questioning Compromise
Chapter 532 Questioning Compromise
The eldest son-in-law thought that the eldest princess had finally matured and become more stable. He couldn't help but feel distressed and relieved, and he became more determined in his thoughts.
It has to be said that the princes-in-law that Emperor Shenwu found for several princesses, regardless of their family background, at least had good family education and good character.
Concubine Wan couldn't bear it any longer and went to Noble Concubine Jiang's palace. While drinking fresh tea, she said with shining eyes, "Noble Concubine, look at what happened today... Just the other day we were like one family, and today you're under house arrest!"
Concubine Jiang looked at the maids standing on both sides of the hall and said with a headache, "You said you didn't focus on watching your grandson, but you are gossiping about His Majesty and the Empress! Be careful not to catch His Majesty's eyes, or you will be punished for gossip!"
Concubine Wan said innocently, "I just didn't expect that even someone as favored as the Empress would one day be confined by His Majesty. I'm afraid the hearts of the people in the six palaces are unsettled again."
Imperial Concubine Jiang said calmly, "This is nothing strange. The deeper the love, the more severe the blame! Although I don't know what happened, I know that when your Majesty falls in love, he will be hurt. Love is not only about happiness and smooth sailing, but is often accompanied by hesitation and pain. Who can be an exception?"
Concubine Wan frowned, unable to believe the Emperor Shenwu's emotional and hurt expression. She shook her head, "You said Your Majesty is already over 40. Will he be more attracted to women who are more like flowers in the future?"
Imperial Concubine Jiang paused slightly. In fact, the national election had been suspended by Emperor Shenwu for many years. Every three years when the date came, he would find various excuses to shirk the matter. Later on, few ministers of the previous dynasty reported the matter to the emperor again.
If you count carefully, Emperor Shenwu only held a grand election once, and the rest of the concubines were taken into the harem for various reasons, including beauties presented by officials and aristocratic families from all over the country.
"That's impossible! After all, the prince is already married."
Concubine Wan nodded in understanding. Ambitious people would probably leave the most promising and beautiful women in their family to the prince's eastern palace!
"Let's not talk about this anymore. This is the Second Prince's wife's first child, so you must tell her to be careful!"
The two changed the subject and started talking about their children.
Emperor Shenwu was extremely angry, but he always remained calm. Except for the palace servants such as Li Xiang who served closely in the Qianzheng Hall and were severely tortured, his anger could not be seen from his face.
This anger lasted until late at night, and Emperor Shenwu went to Fengqi Palace in the deep dew.
Lan Qingwu hadn't rested well during the day. After the Crown Prince left, she still lamented that the Emperor Shenwu had taught his son the art of being an emperor, but she wondered how he would handle the situation if he ever encountered a love affair like hers. Love, in its essence, knew no distinctions. Your noble birth and superiority wouldn't excuse you from suffering.
When night fell, Lan Qingwu still unconsciously waited for the Emperor Shenwu. She had developed a habit that she was helpless against.
Emperor Shenwu came with anger and resentment.
Lan Qingwu was lying on the bed, facing inward. When she heard the noise, she sat up, and the quilt slid down. She looked up and saw the Emperor Shenwu standing beside the bed, his brows furrowed, staring at her intently.
Lan Qingwu felt like he was being stared at by a wild beast. He dared not move at all and only felt the suffocating oppression brought to him by the Shenwu Emperor.
The Shenwu Emperor slowly bent down, looking down at Lan Qingwu from head to toe. The night-shining pearls in the bed curtains emitted a soft glow. The Shenwu Emperor carefully studied her features. He didn't understand, so he demanded clarification: "I asked you to tell me in person. Why? What exactly do you think?"
How could she ignore all the hard work she had put in? How could she disregard her wish to live and die with her?
Lan Qingwu was speechless for a moment. How could she tell Emperor Shenwu? She could say those words to the prince, but it was not easy to be honest with Emperor Shenwu.
Under the scorching gaze of the Divine Martial Emperor, Lan Qingwu finally whispered, "Because for me, the most important thing is to be with Brother Heng while I'm alive. As for death, what's the point of all the honor and glory?"
A trace of hurt flashed across the narrow, long phoenix eyes of the Emperor Shenwu. "How is it meaningless? Have you ever considered that I will be buried in the same room with another woman, and will be worshipped by future generations and the world for thousands of years. When people mention me, they will only mention my name in the same breath as that other woman. Do you understand?"
"We wish to share the same robes in life and the same grave in death. If there is an afterlife, we will definitely continue our relationship! How can you think it doesn't matter?"
Lan Qingwu was at a loss for words when facing the Emperor Shenwu. "No! I just don't want to start a war, causing unrest in the former dynasty and unrest in the harem. And... Empress Duanhui was posthumously named Empress by Your Majesty. She is your first wife. What reason will Your Majesty have to move Empress Duanhui out of the main burial chamber? How will the people of the world comment on Your Majesty? Your Majesty, I just want peace and quiet..."
Emperor Shenwu said firmly, "You don't need to care about these things. I am the emperor, and our son will be the next emperor. How can these be a problem? You said all this because you don't want to be with me! What about the previous dynasty, the harem, and the previous queen? Ask yourself, are these excuses?"
"I am filled with passion and only want the best for you. I only hope that we can be together through life and death, and never leave each other. But you poured cold water on me, making me understand your intentions. And yet you still refuse to tell me the truth! You have failed me! You have betrayed me! Do you think I won't be hurt by doing this?"
Just when Emperor Shenwu wanted to understand what Lan Qingwu meant, he was indeed confused. He couldn't believe it and felt hurt. He could clearly feel Lan Qingwu's heart, so why couldn't the two of them reach an agreement on this matter!
Of course, the Divine Martial Emperor could have ignored it, but he truly didn't understand why Lan Qingwu was so repulsed by something he considered a matter of course and a great honor! This once again made him feel as if he had only grasped Lan Qingwu's ethereal, fleeting sincerity!
Lan Qingwu looked at the red eyes of the Emperor Shenwu and couldn't help but stretched out her hand to touch them, but was grabbed by the Emperor Shenwu, "Tell me why?"
Lan Qingwu's eyes were sore, and he whispered, "I'm sorry! I don't want to make you sad the most! I'm willing! I'm willing! Brother Heng, can you please not be like this!"
Emperor Shenwu was extremely disappointed: "You just compromised because you didn't want me to be sad! But you didn't really want to do it from the bottom of your heart, right? Lan Qingwu, I really want to see your heart!"
Emperor Shenwu loosened his grip and tried to walk out, but Lan Qingwu hugged him from behind. "I'm sorry! Brother Heng, I'm the one who made you sad. I was just too selfish. I wanted someone to accompany you in life and after death. The imperial mausoleum is so huge, and there are so many people! I can't get any peace and quiet, so I decided to give it up! Brother Heng, I don't care about anyone else, as long as you don't get angry with me anymore!"
Emperor Shenwu grabbed Lan Qingwu's arms and slowly separated them. He turned around and looked at Lan Qingwu deeply: "Queen, you should be grounded for a long time! Think about it carefully!"