NCCnovel Chapter 172 A Natural Success
Chapter 172 A Natural Success
Turning around, Hongzhao grabbed his bewildered third brother who was still trying to follow him forward. He silently looked away. Actually, watching the show from afar was the best course of action, but the scene that followed was too beautiful for him to bear.
"Fifth Brother, why don't we go in with Father?" Although Hongshi didn't understand, he still obediently stopped and went back.
He looked into the room, puzzled, but couldn't see anything. "Is this where Consort Zhen used to live? Shouldn't we go in and say hello? I've seen Father Emperor go in for a while and there's been no movement. Is he waiting for us?"
Hongzhao paused almost imperceptibly. He had been so busy feeling embarrassed for others that he hadn't noticed that there had been no scolding, no angry shouts, no smashing of dishes, no crying or begging for mercy, and even the figure of Su Peisheng, who was faintly visible at the door, was standing there calmly.
Hmm? Can three people really blend in so quickly?
He quickly told himself to turn on the surveillance camera, but found that there was no three people together. In Zhen Huan's view, there was only one person in bright yellow.
What about Prince Guo? Even if there was a back door, it would be impossible for him to escape in such a short time. He must still be in this room. As the viewpoint shifted, Hongzhao looked at the large mahogany cabinet by the bed and fell into deep thought.
The hanging ring on the cabinet was still trembling slightly, obviously it had just been moved, but unfortunately, Yinzhen was completely focused on the woman opposite him, whom he hadn't seen for two years, who was dressed in a nun's robes and looked as pure as a lotus emerging from the water, and he didn't notice this at all.
In this era of feudal dynasty rule, Hongzhao himself was second only to the emperor and was the future ruler of this dynasty. In ten years, even with the influence of his surroundings, his thinking had already changed, not to mention that he was personally taught by his father, the emperor.
If he had previously been just a spectator, coming to Lingyun Peak with a sense of novelty and excitement, he felt a strange unease when he turned on the surveillance camera and saw his father, who was usually either dignified and solemn or kind and gentle, he felt a strange unease in his heart.
He is the emperor; he should not be betrayed.
The way Zhen Huan was punished and sent to Ganlu Temple this time is different from the original drama. In the original drama, it was only because Wanwan resembled Chun Yuan's clothes, and she could definitely say that she was innocent and heartbroken. But this time, she also had to expose the matter of Huan Yi Xiang to her face, which made the emperor angry and embarrassed.
In the palace, if you say something you shouldn't say or do something you shouldn't do, you will naturally have to accept the punishment you deserve. The same applies to Ganlu Temple.
Just like Consort Shu, even though she had been in Ganlu Temple for many years after the late emperor's death, people still referred to her as the late emperor's concubine. Zhen Huan was the same; even though she was punished and sent to Ganlu Temple, she was still the emperor's person.
Since they knew they should hide from the Emperor, they naturally understood that if such a thing were discovered, especially by the Emperor, it would be a capital offense, not to mention the already precarious situation of their families in Ningguta.
Since they dared to take such a risk, they should naturally be prepared to bear the consequences of failure.
But he definitely couldn't go in at this time. Otherwise, such a dark moment would be a huge blow to Fatty Orange, and if his son saw it, Hongzhao was really afraid that he wouldn't be able to catch his breath. There was no need for him to get himself into trouble.
In a corner where no one was watching, Xiao Dezi quietly disappeared.
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Fortunately, her clothes were loose, and even in her shock, Zhen Huan didn't forget to bend over and turn to the side to cover her stomach. Her voice trembled, and her expression as she turned to the side was full of panic.
Just now, Yunli brought the marriage compatibility chart and wrote their names on it. She was overjoyed and was holding the chart, reading it word by word to her four-month-old baby. But then the door was suddenly pushed open, and the cold mountain wind rushed in, making her shiver. Then came the Emperor's voice, which sounded like a nightmare.
He regarded his marriage certificate with Yunli as a symbol of his longing and affection for him.
She glanced at the mahogany cabinet beside her, closed her eyes tightly, suppressed the emotions surging in her chest, and spoke in a sorrowful and nostalgic voice.
"Your Majesty...Why is Your Majesty here?"
She refused to turn around, only showing Yinzhen a sorrowful profile. Her brows were full of worry, and her elegant temperament made Yinzhen even more irresistible. He wanted to take a step closer, but Zhen Huan wouldn't let him get close, only twisting her body and avoiding him.
The room wasn't large to begin with, and as he wandered around, Yinzhen inevitably ended up next to the mahogany cabinet. He casually sat down on the bed, even taking the time to touch the scraped red paint on the cabinet door. "Your place is too austere. Even the cabinet is old and worn. Inside..."
Hearing the tone of the voice, which clearly indicated a desire to open the gate and see what was going on, Zhen Huan felt her heart leap into her throat. Ignoring her own feelings, she turned around and quickly walked to the Emperor. "Fourth Prince! Lingyun Peak is remote and difficult to reach. Why has Your Majesty come here?"
Yinzhen's attention was drawn to her again. He looked at the woman who was half-squatting in front of him with a comforting gaze. "I heard from the nuns outside that you were living separately due to illness. It was not easy for you to leave the palace. Of course, I had to come and see you. Who knew that I would hear your heartfelt words?"
She couldn't maintain this half-squatting position for long. Zhen Huan knew that since the Emperor had come today and heard such words, he would not leave easily. Thinking of Yunli, who was still hiding in the mahogany cabinet and could be discovered at any time, and her parents who were seriously ill in Ningguta, she gritted her teeth, calmed herself down, and leaned her head close to the Emperor's shoulder.
"As long as Huan'er knows that Si Lang still has a little bit of sincerity in his heart, even if she dies right now, it will be worth it." Her voice was filled with endless sorrow, and her soft and weak words once again touched Yin Zhen's heart.
"If you had been like this back then, why would I have punished you so severely?" He raised his hand and stroked Zhen Huan's thin back, feeling the warmth and breath of the person in his arms.
To avoid her already protruding belly, Zhen Huan raised her hand and pressed it against the Emperor's chest with some force, her face flushed with a mixture of anxiety and embarrassment.
The Emperor was not one to hide his desires. He tightened his grip on Zhen Huan and pulled her into his arms. Just as he was about to take his next step, a wisp of smoke suddenly appeared at his nose, snapping him out of his daze.
He immediately turned his head to find the source of the smell and saw wisps of gray smoke rising from a drafty spot in the corner of the wall, accompanied by a burnt smell.
He quickly stood up, grabbed Zhen Huan, and strode towards the outside, shouting loudly, "Su Peisheng, there's a fire!"
If the Emperor's residence were to catch fire, it would be a major incident. Even though not a single spark had been seen yet, Su Peisheng was still greatly alarmed and rushed forward to protect the Emperor, disregarding whether it would disturb him or not.
Lingyunfeng's room was small; it only took a few steps to walk from the innermost to the outermost part. Just as he was about to escort the two out, Yinzhen was surprised to find his hands suddenly empty.
A fire broke out... Zhen Huan, already fragile during her pregnancy, was forced to endure one blow after another, leaving her no time to think things through or consider the consequences. All she knew was that if the room full of firewood caught fire, then Yunli, hiding in the wooden cabinet...
The smoke spread rapidly in the room, and soon everything was shrouded in mist. She had no time to think any further and struggled to break free from the Emperor's tight grip on her hand as she ran back. Her steps quickened as she reached the mahogany cabinet and forcefully pushed open the old and warped cabinet door.
Yinzhen looked back in surprise, and Su Peisheng also peeked behind him.
Suddenly, a grown man stepped out from the huge red cabinet.