Sheng Chujun was sincere. “You probably have no idea, but a person so incredible and brilliant like me is envied by many people who are out to tarnish my reputation. I did not bother about them in the past but it is different now. I have to rebuild my reputation and get rid of that rich playboy image I have before I can propose an engagement to your family properly. Are you willing to wait for me till then?”
Sun Lingwei nodded heavily. “I am willing to.”
“What would you do if your father asks you to marry another person as you wait for me?” There had to be precautions.
“Then I will listen to father.” Sun Lingwei was completely serious. “Obey the parents, obey the husband and listen to the children. Before I marry, I will listen to whatever father says. Once we are married and you are my husband, I will listen to whatever you say. If you pass on earlier than me, I will listen to whatever our son has to say.”
“Aiyo…” Sheng Chujun wanted to smack himself and did not know whether to cry or laugh. He has found his little treasure. “I have really given into you…”
Sun Lingwei beamed. “You have given into me? That must mean that I have learned the principles of marriage well.” She placed her palms together and turned towards the sky, “Amitofo, I have not wasted my mother’s efforts of teaching me.”
Sheng Chujun jumped forward and hugged Sun Lingwei. She is the best. She has completely won my heart!
Chapter 64.1: Heart’s Devil
Fu Yin had given birth to a son. Although the labor had been difficult, she was alright. Now, she was Lu Qi’s concubine. Everyone was addressing her as “Lady”. She was happy for a period of time, taking care of her child and receiving Lu Qi’s love. Her heart was full and satisfied.
On this day, Fu Yin realised that Mo Li was missing. In the morning, when she woke up, she did not see Mo Li come to serve her. Fu Yin then asked the other servants and they all said that they did not know the reason why. Her first reaction was that Lu Qi had lied to her and gotten rid of Mo Li.
Fu Yin barged into the study room, angrily criticising Lu Qi and asking where Mo Li was.
Lu Qi did not think anything was strange as he walked up to Fu Yin and helped her put on an outer coat. He then asked. “You just gave birth and should be lying in bed. Did you come to the study room just to ask about a servant?”
Fu Yin threw the outer coat onto the ground. “Where exactly is Mo Li?”
Lu Qi frowned. “She is gone. After all, she made a mistake and ruined an important letter of mine. She is so clumsy, I cannot let her stay and serve in the study room. Just now, her uncle came to see her and told her that her father was sick. Hence, I decided to be nice and let her go.”
“You promised me that you would not hurt her.” Fu Yin did not believe him. How can there be such a coincidence?
“You don’t believe me?” Lu Qi got angry as well.
“I don’t believe you.” Fu Yin’s eyes became red. “You killed her. Just like how you killed Ling Long.”
“Yin’er, listen to me…” Lu Qi still tried his best to suppress his anger and explain to her.
Fu Yin covered her ears. “I don’t want to listen! I am a fool. I always thought that you would change and can one day let go of your hatred and everything will be well. No! It is not possible! You are a killer. Since the first day I met you, you are a cruel and heartless murderer!”
“Don’t think that just because you helped me give birth to a son, you can act so unrestrained in front of me! Go to your room now!” Lu Qi was slightly confused as he listened to her. But he could clearly hear the disgust in Fu Yin’s voice.
“Son?” Fu Yin had been suppressing her feelings for so long and she finally exploded. “I should not have helped you give birth to a son. How can I help a murderer give birth? When I was pregnant with him, I should not have kept him!”
Lu Qi was shocked and anger boiled within him. He raised his hand. However, he then lowered his hand, grabbed Fu Yin’s hand instead and led her out of the residence. He got on a horse with Fu Yin and started galloping.
An hour after they left the city, Fu Yin saw an old carriage in front of them. The curtains were open and Mo Li’s face could be seen.
Mo Li hopped out of the carriage happily. “Sister Yin’er! Are you here to send me off?”
Fu Yin mumbled, “Mo Li, you are still alive…”
“I am sorry, Sister Yin’er. I can no longer serve you. My father has fallen ill and I have to follow my uncle back home. Young Master said that you gave birth to a son and everyone in the residence was to be rewarded. I was given some money and that saved me from selling my valuables. When I was leaving, you were still sleeping…”
Fu Yin wiped her tears and felt sad for herself. Mo Li was stunned. “Sister Yin’er, are you okay?”
Fu Yin forced a smile. “I am happy to see that you are well.”
The both of them spoke for a while before Fu Yin sent Mo Li off. She walked slowly back to Lu Qi. She knew that she was in the wrong. However, half of the things that she had blurted out in anger was the truth that she had buried in her heart. She did not know what she should say to mend the crack that had formed between them.
“Cruel and heartless murderer?” Lu Qi looked coldly at her. “Should not have been the mother of my child?” It was the first time he realised that he did not know her at all.
Fu Yin bit her lip.
“I am going to ask you one last question. I hope you can answer me truthfully.” He wished for her to coax him, even if it was full of loopholes. “When you were pregnant with our child, did you ever think of getting rid of him?”
Fu Yin fell silent for a long while before finally nodding. However, as she saw Lu Qi’s expression turn stoic and scary, she could not help but reach out. She wanted to touch his face and express how apologetic she was.
Without waiting for Fu Yin to touch him, Lu Qi turned and walked away. She stared at his back in a daze, with tears running down her face. In the end, she had gotten what she deserved for the demons in her heart.
Something happened to the Crown Prince as he was hunting in the mountains behind Han Mansion!
The Crown Prince was the one that initiated the hunt this time in order to show the Empress that the relationship between him and Prince Han was still good. However, when the time came to hunt, he silently stifled his interest. As he thought of how grand Prince Han was, he decided that he had to outperform him in terms of archery no matter what. Hence, when the hunt started, he rushed off on his horse, leaving all his guards behind as he entered the forest alone. In the end, he went missing.
Sheng Chumu was the first to find the Crown Prince’s mount and immediately called for a search. They finally found him at the bottom of a precipitous slope. At that time, the Crown Prince was already unconscious and there was a stranger attempting to help him stop bleeding. This was a huge matter and Sheng Chumu could not let the man go. He brought the man back with them.
When Prince Han saw this man, he was extremely shocked. This man looked extremely similar to Chen Ji. He was dumbfounded as to how there could be two people that looked so alike in this world. Meanwhile, he rushed to send the Crown Prince back to the Eastern Palace.
The entire Royal Palace was in chaos. The Crown Princess was frenzied and blamed Prince Han for not taking care of him. She also blamed the Imperial Physician for not being capable enough. Empress Zhangsun ignored her own health and set up an altar outside of Lizheng Palace. She prayed to the heavens to bless the Crown Prince.