She refused to marry.

Chapter 128 Prosperity Chapter 128

Su Wanwan was afraid that it would be inconvenient for the emperor to hold her, so she said, "Your Majesty, put me down."

"I won't let you go. From now on, Madam, you are not allowed to leave my side by more than three steps." Xiao Xuanjing said gently, then raised his eyes and said in a commanding voice.

"The Crown Prince is immoral. He withholds military pay, causing 50,000 soldiers to starve to death. I am powerless to help the troops under my command."

The Crown Prince is inhumane. He has now imprisoned my wife in the Eastern Palace. I cannot protect my wife. How can I face the world?

Soldiers, if you wish to live, make way.

Xiao Xuanjing walked forward step by step.

The soldiers in front retreated one after another.

"All soldiers, listen to my command! Capture Feng Chenjun! The Crown Prince will reward you handsomely!" the guard announced.

"Your Majesty!!!"

Jian Qingshan rushed over from afar, angrily shoving aside the last row of soldiers and snatching the sword from their hands. "Your Majesty, let's attack together! These small fry aren't even good enough for us to practice our swordsmanship on!"

Tensions were high on both sides.

Suddenly, a lady-in-waiting from the Eastern Palace rushed out, shouting frantically, "Something terrible has happened! Something terrible has happened! Quickly, summon the imperial physician! Quickly, summon the imperial physician! The Crown Prince is dying!!!!"

Upon hearing this, the garrison commander, disregarding the capture of the person, rushed inside and almost simultaneously burst out, shouting, "Bring everyone from the Imperial Hospital here! His Highness the Crown Prince is seriously injured, immediately!!!"

Su Wanwan's heart tightened, and she looked at Feng Chenjun with concern.

"His head is shattered. He'll be dead within three days." Xiao Xuanjing looked at the doorway with a gloomy expression.

Su Wanwan clung fearfully to Feng Chenjun's chest, "Will Your Majesty be alright?"

"Dismissed from office and confined to your residence." Xiao Xuanjing chuckled softly, "That way, I'll stay with you every day."

"His life is in danger, that's the Crown Prince." Su Wanwan was still worried.

"In the past few days, court officials have reported to His Majesty about the Crown Prince's outrageous behavior. His Majesty was furious and placed him under house arrest. That's why he had the mind to target you. These are all the Crown Prince's people, so His Majesty can't do anything to him." Xiao Xuanjing stepped out.

The guards outside dared not step forward, nor did they dare retreat.

Jian Qingshan stepped forward, pushed the crowd aside, and cleared a path.

The imperial physician attending to the Crown Prince rushed into the main hall, shouting urgently, "Summon the head physician!"

Then the Crown Prince's Palace fell into three days of chaos.

Su Wanwan was confined to a side hall inside the palace and was not allowed to take a single step outside.

The Empress Dowager rushed back to the palace upon hearing the news.

The Empress stayed by the Crown Prince's side day and night, keeping watch over him. However, she secretly sent many people to demand his return, but they were all blocked by Qingshan.

Xiao Xuanjing was worried about her safety and stayed by her side at all times.

Occasionally, I would go to see His Majesty to check on the Crown Prince.

Su Wanwan slept in the side hall for three days. On the fourth day, the emperor returned, walked to her side, and held his wife's hand tightly.

"The Crown Prince's condition has stabilized today, but he's become a living dead."

Upon hearing this, Su Wanwan's heart clenched. She got off the bed and hugged her husband tightly. "I'm not afraid. At worst, I can live again."

Xiao Xuanjing held her tightly in his arms. "Little fox, a person can only live once. If I were to live again, where would I find you? Don't worry, I will protect you."

Su Wanwan sniffed. "I can go to His Majesty."

Xiao Xuanjing didn't speak, but simply held his wife tightly with his eyes closed.

After a long while, he relaxed his arms, stood up, and called Qingshan over, "Tell General Xiao that we can set off now."

Su Wanwan sensed this was a very important matter and hurriedly interjected, "Your Majesty? You want to...?"

Is this some kind of rebellion?

"The situation has changed. The Crown Prince's private army will definitely move. We need Father's support now. Qingshan, go quickly." Xiao Xuanjing glanced sideways.

"Yes." Aoyama stepped out of the palace.

"Your Majesty, there is something that has been worrying me for a long time." Su Wanwan tugged at her husband's sleeve.

"Madam, I'm here." Xiao Xuanjing sat down beside her.

"Your Highness, you understand, don't you?" Su Wanwan timidly twisted her handkerchief.

Xiao Xuanjing lowered his eyes, cupping her face in his hands, "Madam, don't be afraid."

His mother's first reaction upon learning this was to hand her over, even though he repeatedly said that she was the woman he loved.

After a heated argument, the mother still refused to change her mind.

He had no choice but to order his mother to be confined to her quarters.

If this were told to the lady, she would only be more frightened.

"Why haven't we heard from the Princess?" Su Wanwan shifted her position, leaning against her husband's chest.

"She has her own things to do." Xiao Xuanjing embraced her.

Su Wanwan sighed.

The fact that the emperor is keeping it from her must not be a good thing.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid I won't make it through this time." Su Wanwan gently touched the emperor's fingers, stroking them carefully.

When we meet again in the next life, Your Majesty will still be the same cold-blooded ruler.

Instead, let's enjoy ourselves now.

Having said that, she lowered her hand, looked up at the emperor closely, and then suddenly kissed him.

Xiao Xuanjing was caught off guard by her reaction. "Madam, are you no longer worried?"

"I'm worried. Before I die, I'll get my revenge for all the favors my lord took from me." With that, she pounced on her lord on the bed and started kissing him passionately.

Xiao Xuanjing was left speechless, both amused and exasperated by her behavior.

The Crown Prince is now a living dead man, and the Empress is eyeing him covetously.

Instead of being afraid, she was delighted and quickly grabbed her hand, embraced the lady's waist, and rolled over to pin her down.

"Is Madam planning to act at this critical juncture?"

Su Wanwan shook her head with a smile, "Just kidding." She then freed her wrists from the restraints, cupped the Emperor's face in her hands, and asked, "Your Majesty, if we were to meet again at the Princess's birthday banquet, would you show me mercy?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Xiao Xuanjing touched her forehead.

"Your Majesty, I have a secret to tell you. Actually, I..." Su Wanwan hesitated, knowing that if she told him, he would never believe her.

"How is it?" Xiao Xuanjing frowned.

"Your Majesty, it's nothing." Su Wanwan raised her head and sealed the king's lips with hers, unwilling to let go for a long time.

Xiao Xuanjing knew her fear, but didn't know how to stop her, so he could only hold her and comfort her.

"Once this is over, we'll get married. Then we'll go back to our fiefdom together. The scenery there is beautiful, the people are kind, and they won't make things difficult for you, so you don't need to be afraid. There's also a group of brothers and sisters there, all carefree and easygoing. You should like them."

"Mm." Su Wanwan nodded.

It would be strange if she were to leave the palace.

His Majesty will certainly not let her go.

The next day.

The two are having a meal.

The eunuch came to deliver a message: His Majesty wishes to see Su Wanwan.

Su Wanwan got up, straightened her clothes, walked to the door, glanced at the emperor and smiled, "Your Majesty, you must eat well from now on."

"Little fox, don't be afraid, I'm here." Xiao Xuanjing took her hand, and the two walked to Xuanzheng Hall.

His Majesty sat on the dragon throne, looking old and frail.

The Empress was eyeing the situation covetously.

The Empress Dowager sat to one side, and the eldest princess sat beside her.

The officials stood on both sides, not daring to utter a sound.