novelaction Chapter 1687 Kezi
Chapter 1687 Kezi
Zhong Siyu lay motionless on the bed, while Wan Lianxing stood guard by the bedside with a gloomy face. Shang Xi couldn't help but admire how well the couple acted. If she hadn't arrived early and known the details, she would have suspected that Zhong Siyu was seriously ill.
When Madam Zhong and Madam Wan arrived, they inquired about Zhong Siyu's condition. Wan Lianxing remained silent, so Shang Xi had no choice but to answer on his behalf: "She is not very lucid. The imperial physician is on his way. There shouldn't be any serious problems. It seems she is just overjoyed."
Madam Zhong's eyes reddened, and tears streamed down her face. Shang Xi immediately recalled how she had also cried when Cheng Youning feigned illness. Recalling that terrifying scene, she felt that she was just like Madam Zhong now. "Madam Zhong, please don't cry. The Empress will be fine. She's like this because... she's happy to see you all."
Zhong Siyu appeared to be lying motionless on the bed, but in reality, she was suffering immensely. Hearing her mother crying, she could no longer lie still and had even opened her eyes. However, with just one look from Wan Lianxing, she had no choice but to close her eyes again.
Wan Lianxing didn't know that Zhong Siyu's mother would come, so he gave up the spot in front of the bed and went to the outer room with a cold face.
Taking this opportunity, Madam Wan took Han Muran and followed them out.
Shang Xi was caught in a dilemma: whether to stay or leave. She stopped at the door, knowing that the people who had gone out had something to say.
Wan Lianxing and Madam Wan sat down together, both with serious expressions. Madam Wan spoke first, "Lianxing, now that you hold a high position, it's difficult for your sister-in-law to even see you!"
“An elder sister-in-law is like a mother, and Lianxing was raised by her. Lianxing wants to see his sister-in-law every day, but unfortunately, we are constantly engaged in war and have heavy national affairs, so Lianxing has no free time every day!”
"Oh? Yesterday was a day for family reunion. How come I heard that you were enjoying the moon with a group of ministers in the palace, leaving your brother and me out in the cold? Are your brother and me useless, or do you still care about us?"
"Sister-in-law, you have wronged Lianxing. Even when Lianxing is admiring the moon with ministers, he is discussing state affairs. Lianxing always thinks of his brother and sister-in-law. Heaven and earth can bear witness to Lianxing's heart for his brother and sister-in-law. If there is a single lie in his heart..." As he spoke, Wan Lianxing stretched out his hand, looking as if he was making a vow.
Madam Wan's face immediately darkened, and she threatened, "If you dare to say a single unlucky word, I will turn around and leave, and I will never see you again."
Wan Lianxing lowered his hand and pleaded, "Sister-in-law, what do you want me to do to prove that I have feelings for you?"
“Lianxing, you are a smart man. I think Siyu should have told you what I meant last night. You should know why I have come here today.”
Wan Lianxing said, "Siyu was feeling unwell yesterday. She came back drunk and was like a limp rag, which made me so angry that I lost my temper with her. However, I know why you came here today. You have worried so much about me all these years, but unfortunately, I am not destined to have many wives and children. The Han family is good at raising daughters, and the daughters they have raised are indeed beautiful. I would like to accept your kind offer, but you should know that I am not a lonely man. My mind is on governing the country and I am not interested in romantic relationships."
Madam Wan retorted sternly, "What, are you trying to embarrass your sister-in-law!"
"Lianxing dares not. Someone, go and invite the Imperial Preceptor!" Wan Lianxing knew that sooner or later his sister-in-law would sit in front of him and talk about his marriage with the Han family.
At this moment, the old steward, who was in sync with Wan Lianxing, was already waiting outside with Huang Chenming. As soon as they entered, Wan Lianxing instructed Huang Chenming to match his birth date with Han Muran's.
Madam Wan frowned. She hadn't expected Wan Lianxing to be so disrespectful to him. The person she sent even needed to have his birth chart analyzed. However, as long as the birth charts didn't clash, conflict, or harm each other, even the most ordinary birth charts wouldn't affect Han Muran's entry into the palace.
After obtaining Han Muran's birth date and time, Huang Chenming began to calculate, and soon came to a conclusion: "Your Majesty, your union with Han Muran will not produce children."
Wan Lianxing looked at Madam Wan and said, "Sister-in-law, there's nothing I can do about the child's death."
Madam Wan glanced at Wan Lianxing, then at Huang Chenming who had arrived so quickly, and said bluntly, "You two wouldn't have conspired together, would you!"
Wan Lianxing said, "Go to Lingchen Temple and invite Master Daoqing."
Madam Wan snorted, "Aren't they all your people? Whether their horoscopes are compatible or not is entirely up to you."
Wan Lianxing smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, she's just a woman. My harem is no different with one more or one less. I am the supreme ruler, how could I deceive you on such a matter? As long as it's your wish, I can accept any woman, except for the one who brings misfortune to my children. I cannot comply with that."
No one can escape the influence of fate. If two people's fates are incompatible, no one can force them together, especially since this person is Wan Lianxing. At this point, Madam Wan was already half-believing and half-doubting Wan Lianxing's words. The loss of a son was no small matter. Wan Lianxing had no son, which was exactly what Wan Lianxing considered taboo. Even if she, as his sister-in-law, wanted to support her own family, she couldn't be completely unconcerned.
After much deliberation, Madam Wan finally spoke, saying, "Our horoscopes are incompatible; let's drop this matter!"
Just as Madam Wan was about to recommend her nephew for a government post, the ambitious Han Muran could not accept this fact. She had been memorizing palace rules and learning secret arts every day in order to enter the palace. To tell her that their birth charts were incompatible at this time was no different from a death sentence. She wanted to defy fate and change her destiny. She did not believe in birth charts. She pleaded with Madam Wan, "Grandmother, the Emperor has no sons. What does it matter if he is childless? Anyway, the Emperor is infertile."
"Outrageous! Such treason deserves death!" It was the old steward who said this.
The old steward's shout startled Han Muran so much that she knelt down. Madam Wan also knelt down, pleading, "Your Majesty, the Han family has failed in their duty to educate their daughter. Please punish her! But please, Your Majesty, spare her life for the sake of my sister-in-law!"
Shang Xi, who had heard the commotion at the door, ran over and knelt on the ground. Wan Lianxing's face darkened. Shang Xi was also afraid. She cursed inwardly at Han Muran for saying such unlucky things and for exposing someone's shortcomings.
Wan Lianxing remained silent, and the entire room felt as if it were frozen, making everyone shiver. Even Zhong Siyu, who was feigning illness, came out to plead for Han Muran, "Your Majesty, Han Muran has spoken recklessly and offended Your Majesty, deserving of death. However, she is, after all, my sister-in-law's grandniece. Your Majesty, please forgive her for the sake of the Buddha."
Wan Lianxing's face was grim and unfathomable. "Sister-in-law, please rise!"
Madam Wan did not rise: "I beg Your Majesty to show mercy and spare my sister-in-law's grandniece."
"Please rise, sister-in-law!"
“If Your Majesty doesn’t agree, I won’t get up. Your Majesty, our Wan family is small, and my brother and sister-in-law have given you their only grandson. Their sincerity towards you is as clear as day! You won’t refuse my request, will you?”