Chapter 125.2: Going Over, Night Visit

Luo Old Madam glanced at him, and at this time, Luo Rong Yan and Zhang-s.h.i.+ had also arrived in a hurry. Luo Old Madam faintly spoke, The fault is that she wasnt selfish enough, only thinking of being good to others and not good enough to herself, wanting to take care of everything on her own, do you all think these faults are enough, does she not deserve to be scolded?

Luo Old Madams words made them all fall silent, each and everyone all with different expressions.

Enough, you all can just go back. With that said, Luo Old Madam left ahead of them.

Have to say, Luo Old Madams words impacted them greatly. If these really were all of Jing Wans faults, then they perhaps were the cause that brought about these faults, because they didnt do enough, Jing Wan had to do even more, and because they couldnt help her, she thus had to shoulder everything herself. The most ashamed and unable to show his face was probably none other than Luo Rong Yan.

Li Hong Yuan, as usual, received Wan Wans daily report that night. Speaking of which, the problems on Wan Wan, did Li Hong Yuan not notice? No, even if he wasnt completely clear, he more or less still knew a little, just he didnt mind all that much. After marrying, he can always let her get used to being good to herself, and get used to letting him come take care of anything for her. However, from the looks of it now, his way of thinking seemingly wasnt good. He himself is able to forcibly suppress his jealousy, letting Wan Wan get engaged, then get unengaged, over and over again. Even if Wan Wan was different than others, she definitely would still be somewhat affected..

Logically speaking, based on Le Cheng Emperors level of indulgence towards Li Hong Yuan, him wanting to marry Jing Wan as his w.a.n.gfei isnt impossible. However, in reality, this really wasnt the case. Li Hong Yuan was very clear, he actually wasnt his old mans favorite son, because his birth, his temperament, were actually all disliked by Le Cheng Emperor. But only by treating him this way can Le Cheng Emperor lighten the guilt and remorse in his heart, and it was precisely because of this mentality that led to his increasing indulgence. This was practically just a vicious cycle. And the most important point was that he can give the throne to any one of his brothers but all wont give it to him. Thats why he wanted to compensate him, wanting to have the best of everything else besides the throne all given to him, including wife.

Regardless how outstanding Jing Wan was, regardless how important Jing Wan herself was to him, in the eyes of that esteemed Emperor, it was actually all worth nothing. If Li Hong Yuan said, he has taken a fancy to Jing Wan, Le Cheng Emperor definitely wont obstruct him, whether itd be as a concubine or a side consort, it all didnt matter, but the position of main consort? Sorry, dont even think about it. Just like Li Hong Yuans birth mother back then, after losing her status and family background, even if she was conferred up to the t.i.tle of Imperial n.o.ble Consort, Le Cheng Emperor still never once thought about having her supported onto the position of Empress.

In reality, in Le Cheng Emperors bones, the notion of rank (status) was very heavy. Moreover, he only acknowledges the methods he thinks are good, thus wont care about what his son truly needs.

If Li Hong Yuan says, he wont marry anyone but Jing Wan, nothing will happen to Li Hong Yuan, but Jing Wan will most likely die young. His usually frivolous son suddenly falling deep in love, if not Jing Wans fault, then its the Luo familys fault, so the root of the problem ought to be eradicated.

As for whether Le Cheng Emperor had deep feelings for Imperial n.o.ble Consort or not, it was certainly deep, but he has never thought of not marrying anyone but her before.

Because of these various factors, for the sake of marrying Jing Wan, Li Hong Yuan had to painstakingly go to great lengths with various calculations. Only when in the end there are no other options other than Jing Wan will Le Cheng Emperor finally accept this low status daughter-in-law.

In Li Hong Yuans original plans, letting Jing Wan shoulder a husband cursing t.i.tle was the best option. Towards Jing Wan herself, this wont cause any harm, and a perfect match for his wife cursing t.i.tle. These two, both with stiff eight characters

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being together, wont they just not get cursed by one another. This is the most gentle way for him to achieve his goal, even though the aftermath brought about by this kind of method will be him nearly drowning to death in the vinegar jar. As for those that will be schemed by him to become Wan Wans fiancee, whether or not they were innocent had nothing to do with him. Despite having gotten some small advantages from Jing Wan, he was still willing to spare their little lives, this was already very benevolent.

Moreover, Chen Zheng Min and Sun Yi Lin already harbored immoral thoughts towards Jing Wan to begin with, so they werent innocent in the least.

In Li Hong Yuans plans, Jing Wan still had two more fiancees lined up. The candidates, he has already picked out. But, seeing Luo Pei Shans words on the report, he suddenly heartached. His repeated schemes will only let the burden on Wan Wan grow heavier, making her live unhappily. This wasnt his original intention.

After falling silent, Li Hong Yuan slowly closed his eyes to cover up the madness in the bottom of his eyes.

After taking care of Sun Yi Lin, just let this matter be done with. Directly having Wan Wan pulled into his arms was safer, and he can also drink a little less vinegar. Otherwise, if by chance he were to go mad one day and do something insane, then it wont be good. As for his old man, if hes sensible, then its for the best, letting him sit on the position of Retired Emperor to live out the rest of his elderly years. If not, then hehe, hell just have to send him to go reunite with his Imperial n.o.ble Consort sooner.

Because he heartached, thats why, at the moment, Li Hong Yuan had Grandmaster Liao Chens warning all thrown into the gutter.

The power in his hand at present still wasnt enough. Once the coup occurs, with the varying factions rigidly colliding head-on, the country will fall into turmoil, and the outer regions will undoubtedly invade. The people will fall into extreme distress. This was the same outcome as not having his wish fulfilled, and the level of tragedy will far surpa.s.s his past life.

A moment later, Li Hong Yuan finally continued reading, Female emperor? Li Hong Yuan helplessly smiled, In that case, the Empresss ambitions really arent worth mentioning. In the future, even if this prince is unable to let you sit on the throne, this prince will still let you enjoy the treatment of a female emperor.

This was having her status of national treasure raised even more.

Listening to his own master talking to himself, Eunuch Mu s.h.i.+vered, hating that he cant immediately disappear. Because he knew too many secrets that he wasnt suppose to know, he was in danger of being silenced by his master at all times. Thats why, he didnt dare in the slightest have thoughts of betraying his master. Also, female emperor and what not, Miss Luo wasnt ordinarily frightening either.

When he finished reading the whole report, Li Hong Yuan fell silent for a moment, An Yi, go ask whether Luo Pei Shan will be resting in the inner courtyard or front study tonight, this prince wants to meet him. Since he has already come to a conclusion, having the most moderate plan changed into the most b.l.o.o.d.y method, then rather than letting Luo Pei Shan put in those futile efforts, one might as well directly have him brought into his own ranks, letting him concentrate on controlling Ministry of Appointments, saving him the trouble of struggling between Li Hong Yi and Li Hong Ming.

Those that followed by Li Hong Yuans side, not a single one was stupid. Once these words came out, they just knew he was going to have big movements.

Perhaps because after returning from court, he didnt engage in proper work, after the evening meal, Luo Pei Shan just headed to the front study. It was already in the dead of night, yet he still havent gone to sleep. At this time, he was currently looking over the various relations between the various personnels of the Ministry of Appointments. Have to say, it really was tangled and complicated. Luo Pei Shan rather wasnt apprehensive because of this, one reason being that the Ministry of Appointments was truly too important, with everyone all wanting to insert a foot, and secondly, Luo Pei Shan had long held ambition towards this position of Head Minister of Appointments, so towards the situation in the Ministry of Appointments, hed long been observing in secret.

Under the candlelight, Luo Pei Shan lightly tapped against the tabletop, deeply pondering, starting from where will it let him take control of the Ministry of Appointments even quicker. The others were actually all easy to deal with, but the most troublesome was that Rui Qinw.a.n.g held a temporarily position in the Ministry of Appointments. Although he didnt have a specific post, his authority was truly not small, and moreover, he was a prince, a w.a.n.gye. If he wants to do something, one simply cant avoid.

Its already deep into the night, yet Sir Luo still hasnt gone to rest. Such painstaking efforts, truly is my Qi Yuans good fortune.

The sudden voice greatly startled Luo Pei Shan. Fortunately he didnt have any heart problems, else he wouldve had a heart attack.

Seeing Li Hong Yuan boldly walking in from the shadows, Luo Pei Shan subconsciously clenched his fist. The Jin Qinw.a.n.g at this time was one that hed never seen before at any time in the past, and compared to Le Cheng Emperor, dont know how much stronger his imposing aura of an emperor was. If not for that face, and that voice, Luo Pei Shan wouldve thought this was some Emperor similar to the Great Ancestor coming back to life again. Luo Pei Shans heart uncontrollably sped up. Originally, he thought that the current imperial court was already a fierce battle between dragons. In addition to Gong Qinw.a.n.g, it can somewhat be considered a battle between three forces. How would heve imagined, there was also such a terrifying beast hibernating in the dark.

Luo Pei Shan slowly inhaled a breath, getting up and walking out from behind the desk, This old subject greets w.a.n.gye.

Youre excused. Li Hong Yuan casually lifted his hand and sat down on a chair to the side.

Luo Pei Shan slightly hung his head, Dont know for what n.o.ble errand has w.a.n.gye graced one with your esteemed presence for?

Sir Luo, why the need to ask something you already know the answer to. In the faint light, Li Hong Yuans eyes were terrifyingly bright.

Luo Pei Shan sighed, w.a.n.gye is truly impressive, to have actually hidden the truth from everyone. This kind of Jin Qinw.a.n.g, afraid, even his Majesty doesnt know about. No matter which Emperor, none would tolerate a son that was even more like an emperor than oneself.

[1] This expression is hard to explain without getting into how traditional chinese fortune reading work, but the eight characters refer to a persons eight birthdate characters, and having a rigid or stiff characters sorta signifies a difficult fate. Again this is a very loose interpretation of the meaning, but given the context this is more or less what it means.

T/N: If you thought this was another story where ML and MC become Emperor and Empress, ohohoho you thought wrong, this is a story of ML making MC the Emperor. Anyways will reveal a little more about LHYs special birth and his birth mother, shedding light to his complicated relations.h.i.+p with Le Cheng Emperor.