The Prodigal Son

The construction of Tiangongfang has begun in full swing, and the road leading to Tiangongfang has also started to be dug.

In addition to the laborers and workers from the Ministry of Works who were performing corvée labor, the garrison guarding the Heavenly Workshop also joined the construction team.

Looking at the bustling construction site, Qin Yu couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

Historians and their numerous side stories are quite numerous.

It would be a real waste to kill them like that.

They should be sent here to do hard labor, and used to the point of death!

After a period of random thoughts, Qin Yu found the Wang brothers and asked them about the progress on the ground while explaining what to do next.

Qin Yu stayed at Tiangongfang until past 3 PM before leaving with Qi Dachui.

Back in the capital, they heard people talking about how the entire Shi family had been executed.

"You didn't see it. Those rows of axemen chopped down heads, and they fell to the ground like rotten peaches. So many swords were broken in half..."

"Don't listen to his nonsense. I saw it with my own eyes at the execution ground. Minister Lü of the Ministry of Justice specifically ordered the executioners to use blunt blades, and quite a few people weren't killed in one go..."

"Thousands of people were slaughtered from noon until late afternoon. The area around Caishikou is still filled with the smell of blood..."

Groups of people gathered on both sides of the street, excitedly discussing the day's important events.

Those who witnessed this at Caishikou used it as a topic of conversation to boast about to others.

Those who missed the scene were all filled with regret, feeling even worse than if they had lost money.

Qin Yu shook his head and smiled to himself, telling Qi Dachui to go back first, while he himself headed to the palace for the banquet.

When he arrived, many people were already there.

Qin Yu saw Lü Chunqiu and searched around, but couldn't find Lü Si.

"Lord Lü, where is Lü Si? Didn't he attend the banquet?"

Qin Yu stepped forward to ask.

"Don't even mention it!"

Lu Chunqiu replied irritably, "That bastard, he got so disgusted over supervising an execution that he's practically dying, and now he's lying at home like a corpse! He's completely disgraced me..."

what?

Qin Yu was taken aback.

The Martial Star who slayed a thousand men, can vomit this?

Although Lu Si had never charged into battle, he had at least fought on the battlefield. How could his mental fortitude be so weak?

When I see Lü Si tomorrow, I'll have to give him a good talking-to.

After that, Qin Yu mingled with other officials, bragging and joking around.

After waiting for about fifteen minutes, the eunuch invited everyone into the hall to take their seats.

There were quite a few officials who came to attend the farewell banquet on orders.

With the food and wine served, Zhao Luan raised his cup and stood up. "Tonight is solely for the farewell of Marquis Wuning and Minister Song; we will not discuss state affairs! I invite all my esteemed ministers to join me in raising our cups, wishing Marquis Wuning and Minister Song every success!"

"Wishing Marquis Wuning and Lord Song every success!"

The ministers all raised their wine cups and stood up.

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, esteemed officials!"

Qin Yu and Song Xian also raised their wine glasses.

Regardless of their relationship with the officials in the court, they still had to put on a show.

"Let's do it!"

Zhao Luan tilted her head back and drank the wine in her cup in one gulp.

"Cheers!"

Everyone spoke up in unison.

Thanks to Zhao Luan's advance notice, tonight's farewell banquet proceeded very smoothly.

A large group of officials were drinking and chatting, and even Gao Yi took the initiative to toast Qin Yu and Song Xian.

The farewell banquet concluded in a harmonious atmosphere.

As soon as the banquet ended, a palace lady came to Qin Yu's side and said, "His Majesty has summoned Qin Yu to discuss important matters."

"Um."

Qin Yu nodded slightly, secretly amused.

I wasn't planning on leaving right away!

I'm leaving for Dingzhou tomorrow, so I need to have a good talk with Zhao Luan.

Led by the female official, Qin Yu arrived at the inner palace.

However, after walking for a while, Qin Yu realized something was wrong.

"Isn't this the way to the Imperial Study?"

Qin Yu inquired of the female official who was leading the way.

The female official turned around and said, "His Majesty still has some official business to attend to. His Majesty has instructed that Lord Qin be taken to bathe and change clothes first."

Bathing and changing clothes?

Qin Yu's eyes suddenly lit up.

Go take a good shower first, so I can get intimate with her later?

Filled with excitement, Qin Yu, led by a female official, arrived at the bathing and changing area.

The same few people were still serving Qin Yu as he bathed and changed.

Half an hour later, Qin Yu finally finished bathing and changing.

Led by the female official, Qin Yu arrived at Zhao Luan's palace.

As Qin Yu stepped into Zhao Luan's bedchamber, the female official tactfully closed the door and quickly withdrew.

Qin Yu went inside, but did not see Zhao Luan.

Just as he was about to go into the inner room to search, a tall figure appeared from behind the screen.

Zhao Luan wore a light pink long cheongsam with subtle patterns, the cut of which was just right. The neatly fastened collar buttons accentuated her slender neck, and the hem was cut to three inches below her knees.

The slit extends all the way to the thigh, with smooth and flowing lines that make the long, slender legs appear even longer and straighter.

Her skin was as white as jade, and her incredibly long legs were faintly visible, making her exceptionally eye-catching.

Her jet-black hair was loosely tied into a low bun, adorned only with a single dark green jade hairpin.

When standing still, she is gentle and dignified; with the slightest movement, she sways gracefully, beautiful without being vulgar, charming without being seductive.

Compared to Zhao Luan's usual casual clothes or imperial robes, this cheongsam was extremely simple.

But it is this simplicity that gives Zhao Luan a unique charm.

It was a flavor that lay somewhere between majesty and alluring charm.

Or perhaps, both!

Qin Yu only glanced at it, but felt a surge of heat rush to his head.

I rely on!

Just as I thought!

Qin Yu stared intently at Zhao Luan, his feet involuntarily moving.

Approaching Zhao Luan, Qin Yu pulled the blushing Zhao Luan into his arms and said with heavy breathing, "Your Majesty, I wish to stay overnight in Your Majesty's palace tonight. What is Your Majesty's opinion?"

"No!"

Zhao Luan raised an eyebrow in refusal, adopting the air of an empress, her fingertips pressing against Qin Yu's chest: "It's not that you're staying overnight in my palace, it's that I order you to serve me in bed!"

"They're all the same!"

Qin Yu laughed heartily and swept Zhao Luan up in his arms.

"Wait!"

Zhao Luan raised her hand to stop Qin Yu, suppressing her shame, "I am the Empress of Great Ning, and my first night will be saved for my wedding day!"

"what?"

Qin Yu's face suddenly stiffened. "Your Majesty, are you trying to kill me?"

"I'm going to keep you hanging!"

Zhao Luan raised her pretty face, "Fight well! I'll be waiting for your triumphant return in the capital!"

"I……"

Qin Yu was speechless for a moment, but then a smile suddenly appeared on his face. "So, apart from that last step, Your Majesty will allow me to do as I please tonight?"

Zhao Luan didn't speak, but a blush had already spread across her face.

Silence means you agree!

Qin Yu's heart fluttered, and he strode into the palace, then carried Zhao Luan and fell onto the soft bed.

Without exchanging any words, the two embraced and kissed passionately.

When Qin Yu went to undress Zhao Luan again, Zhao Luan subconsciously grabbed his hand, but quickly let go silently and continued to engage in a passionate kiss with Qin Yu.

With their lips parted, Zhao Luan had already been stripped naked by Qin Yu, leaving her only in her underpants.

Qin Yu was panting heavily, his eyes bloodshot as he admired the beautiful scenery that belonged only to him.

Qin Yu quietly swallowed a mouthful of saliva, like someone who had been traveling in the desert for a long time and was eager to find a source of water to quench their thirst.

Feeling Qin Yu's burning gaze, Zhao Luan felt ashamed and wanted to cover up the beautiful scenery.

But it was too late!

"Well……"

"Damn it! Don't bite..."

Soon, suppressed moans filled the imperial study...