RPAGF Chapter 451 The Crown Prince's heart was completely chilled.
Chapter 451 The Crown Prince's heart was completely chilled.
Outside the palace walls, Yuan Wanru heard about this and chuckled lightly, saying to Lu Jiangnian, "It seems that His Majesty truly has deep feelings for Lady Zhaohua."
Lu Jiangnian shook his head repeatedly: "Not necessarily, it's just that I think the mother and son are easier to control."
He changed the subject, his eyes smiling, and opened his arms to Yuan Wanru, "My wife, my love for you is truly profound. Aren't you moved? Would you like to throw yourself into my arms right now?"
Yuan Wanru glanced at him sideways, her eyes sparkling with charm: "I appreciate my husband's kindness, but I've been eating too much meat lately and I'm really tired of it."
"I think it will take some time."
"Tonight, I plan to go to Wangchun Hall to have a late-night talk with Mother. Husband, you can sleep alone."
This is the only way to temporarily stop the man's "enthusiasm".
He was now putting all his energy into her, and Yuan Wanru felt that she hadn't been able to get a good night's sleep in a long time; she was truly exhausted.
Lu Jiangnian looked at her, a faint smile playing on his lips: "Does my wife think you can leave this room tonight?"
Provoked by his words, Yuan Wanru raised her eyebrows slightly, her eyes blazing with fire: "Does my husband really think that I can't do anything to you?"
Meeting her fiery gaze, Lu Jiangnian felt helpless and could only raise his hands in surrender.
If the two of them really put their heads together, it's hard to say who will win.
However, there's no need for both sides to suffer losses.
"My wife is so heartless, how could she bear to abandon her husband?"
Lu Jiangnian's voice was low and hoarse, tinged with a hint of grievance, "Without you by my side, I can't sleep through the long nights."
He slowly approached Yuan Wanru, his head slightly lowered, like a lost dog: "My wife, have you grown tired of me so quickly?"
His tone grew increasingly resentful: "If I follow you in your medical practice and help the world, and you see those wildflowers and weeds, won't my wife change her nature? How can you bear to treat me like that?"
Yuan Wanru couldn't help but roll her eyes.
Again.
Lately, this man's ability to act coquettishly and foolishly has become increasingly refined.
Whenever she showed even the slightest sign of reluctance, he would resort to this tactic.
It's both infuriating and laughable that a grown man would act this way.
Yuan Wanru felt that he was just bored.
Lu Jiangnian wrapped his arm around her slender waist and pulled her into his embrace. His warm breath brushed against her ear, and his voice was so soft it could melt honey: "My wife, don't abandon me. If you really don't want to, then I'll listen to you."
"Tonight, I only ask to share a bed with you. I will curl up in a corner of the bed and stay quiet for the night."
Yuan Wanru, unable to resist his persistent advances, pinched his strong arm hard: "Alright! Stop being so mushy! I'm not going! But tonight, I'm going to sleep soundly until dawn! You hear me?"
Lu Jiangnian sighed deeply and replied resignedly, "...I heard you."
He secretly regretted it.
I had planned to coax her tonight and experience some enchanting pleasures in that hot spring bath.
It seems we'll have to wait until next time to make a decision.
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In contrast to the tender and leisurely atmosphere within the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence, the Crown Prince's heart remained as cold as ice within the Eastern Palace.
Sure enough!
Even now, the person the Emperor is most wary of and guards against is still him!
The Emperor insisted on keeping Lady Zhaohua and her son by his side, simply because he felt that the Crown Prince was already impatient and would take this opportunity to poison the Emperor or seize power to command the other princes, eager to ascend to the throne!
Ah……
The last vestige of reluctance and concern that remained in his heart as a son was finally burned away completely at this moment, vanishing into thin air.
Father, since you have severed this bond between father and son first, then do not blame your son for doing such a heartless thing.
The crown prince slowly raised his head, his gaze piercing through the palace and straight into the imperial palace.
I will let you see for yourself who is more impatient.
You love that fool so much. If one day Murong Jun were to hold a knife to your throat, would you regret it?
It's something to look forward to.
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Half a month passed slowly.
Time in the palace was truly unbearable. Despite the Imperial Medical Academy's best efforts and the constant flow of precious medicinal herbs, the Emperor's condition showed no improvement.
Those who served the emperor were all trembling with fear, lest they inadvertently anger him and lose their lives at his command.
The emperor's sleep time is increasing every day.
Lady Zhaohua attended to the ailing emperor day and night, and as she watched his health deteriorate day by day, she could no longer bear it.
She cautiously probed, subtly implying that the Crown Prince harbored ulterior motives and was "forming cliques for personal gain," and even hinting that the Emperor should "choose another virtuous and capable person."
Murong Jun was very attentive, doing exactly what a filial son should do.
They thought the emperor would make a gesture, but his reaction was completely unexpected for the mother and son!
"Enough!" he snapped. "I'm not dead yet! We'll talk about this later."
After he finished speaking, he started coughing, coughing so hard it was heart-wrenching, as if he were coughing up his lungs.
"Alright, you're all tired, go back and rest."
The Emperor wasn't unwilling to change the Crown Prince, but Lady Zhaohua's impatient attitude was like a sharp dagger, piercing the last bit of self-deceiving fantasy deep in his heart!
They seemed to be silently urging: You're about to die! You're about to die! It'll be too late if we don't replace you soon!
This realization terrified the emperor more than any illness!
How could he die?
Not long ago, he was in such good health!
There must be something wrong!
It must be because the imperial physicians are incompetent!
He wants to find a miracle doctor, because the miracle doctor can save him!
He is the emperor, protected by heaven; he will not die like this!
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The emperor's rebuke was like a bucket of ice water, extinguishing Lady Zhaohua's fervent hopes.
Can't wait any longer!
The emperor could swallow his anger at any moment!
Once the emperor passes away and the crown prince ascends the throne legitimately, she and Jun'er will become fish on a chopping board, waiting to be slaughtered!
The Crown Prince will never let them get away with this!
Madam Zhaohua clenched her fist tightly, her nails digging deep into her palm, bringing a sharp pain that instantly cleared her confused mind!
Her inherent ruthlessness and decisiveness were ignited at this moment!
Since the emperor refused, she would take it herself.
While the emperor was still alive, the mother and son stayed by his side day and night, and had a very good chance of doing something.
She cannot give the Crown Prince a chance to take control of the situation!
The mother and son returned to Yaoguang Palace, closed the door and plotted for a while, and then Murong Jun hurriedly left the palace.
That night, both the Jiang and Chen families received the news.
They thought they were acting discreetly, but little did they know that their every move was being observed by the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince looked at the endless stream of secret reports delivered to his desk and a cold smile curled his lips: Father, these are the people you supported. They are even more eager for you to die than I am for them.
He put down the secret report, sat down in a chair, and pondered quietly.
Judging by the time, Lu Song should be returning to the capital soon.
The time is just right.
The final chapter, which will determine victory or defeat, is about to begin.
He will surely be the ultimate victor.