How to Deal with Having the Villainous Tyrant’s Child Chapter 152

Chapter 152

Lu Hanzhi felt slightly embarrassed. He covered his face. “Don’t look at me like that! I know this is treasonous talk, but the emperor is nearly fifty. At that age, doing too much isn’t good.”

“Look at Zong Yuan—delicate, tender, and looks like a peerless beauty, Young Master Ping. If the emperor loses control even once, he could burn out in a few years. Then you’d have a tiger-like Empress Yuan running the court, controlling his young son to command the nobles. History isn’t short of such examples. And if you try to fight back after he gains influence, once it becomes a major force, it won’t be easy to deal with.”

“Then there’s the ambitious Eastern Sea. If they succeed, won’t they come reaching for more? Of course, we’re not standing idle. But… is it easier to deal with the emperor’s little ‘bird’ or the entire chain of consequences from Eastern Sea? As Mother Concubine said, the emperor’s visits to her chambers already leave him exhausted. Now, if a little beauty suddenly sparks his energy, it could be a disaster down the line.”

Everyone: ???

Lu Hanzhi frowned. “Why are you all staring at me? Am I not right?”

Yuwen Jue’s lips twitched. “Uh… yes, yes, very right. It’s just… cough, cough, why does Mother Concubine tell you everything?”

Lu Hanzhi: ……

He had accidentally blurted everything out; Mother Concubine had originally said she would keep it a secret.

He cleared his throat. “Actually… that’s not the point. Alright! Mother Concubine is a woman—we have to understand her. She’s been confined to the palace for years, married into the Crown Prince’s residence at sixteen, gave birth to Second Sister-in-law at eighteen. She’s just over forty now, and still… like a wolf…”

Yuwen Min quickly covered Lu Hanzhi’s mouth. “Han’er, don’t speak. Let’s go back to the room and talk.”

Lu Hanzhi mischievously winked at Yuwen Min, biting his rough palm lightly with his canine teeth.

This time, Yuwen Min didn’t withdraw his hand. Instead, he smiled at him and lightly traced the tip of Lu Hanzhi’s tongue with his pinky.

After Lu Hanzhi’s remarks, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

As the saying goes, it’s not thieves stealing that’s frightening—it’s thieves coveting. If Eastern Sea didn’t succeed this time, they would definitely try another move.

It was better to let them succeed once… but, hmm, they couldn’t achieve what they truly wanted.

As Lu Hanzhi said, they gave the emperor a concubine. The palace just gained one more concubine.

Even if he were a concubine, what use would it be?

He would only end up widowed for life—not a fun outcome.

And then thinking of Xiao Langjun’s monthly cycle—though inexperienced children could endure it—the torment was still unpleasant.

Yuwen Jue considered this and said, “Leave this matter to me! With my current position, it’s easiest for me to handle.”

Lu Hanzhi waved his hand. “No, none of us should handle it.”

Yuwen Jue asked, “Why? Could Father… do it himself?”

Lu Hanzhi said, “Let that future concubine Yuan handle it personally. I heard Eastern Sea likes to entertain guests with the tea ceremony, so we’ll swap their tea powder for a special concoction. Xiao Langjun will be unaffected, but men will… fail to rise. Sacred-Handed Lin should have plenty, right?”

Yuwen Min nodded. “Alright, I’ll speak to him tomorrow.”

After the small meeting ended, Yuwen Min grabbed Lu Hanzhi, not letting him leave.

Lu Hanzhi held Yuwen Min’s hand, placing his palm before his face. “Wang Ye, what’s wrong with your palm? Why can’t it move?”

Yuwen Min wrapped him in his arms, and Lu Hanzhi felt something unusual behind him.

He couldn’t help but exude a hint of his arousal, and their breathing became slightly ragged.

Yuwen Min said, “You’ve been very naughty today!”

Lu Hanzhi protested innocently, “You were the one who covered my mouth first. You won’t even let me retaliate! What else do I have in my mouth besides my teeth and tongue? Wang Ye, don’t overthink it.”

He wasn’t overthinking. Lu Hanzhi always liked to use his teeth and tongue during these little games.

So when he just did those small actions, Yuwen Min couldn’t help feeling a bit itchy with desire.

Yuwen Min kissed Lu Hanzhi. “I missed you.”

Lu Hanzhi pouted. “I’m already in your arms.”

Yuwen Min said, “I want to be even closer to you.”

Lu Hanzhi pretended not to understand. “Aren’t we already very close?”

Yuwen Min whispered something into Lu Hanzhi’s ear, and Lu Hanzhi’s scent of arousal became impossible to hide; the small study was completely filled with it.

The two of them, completely unabashed, spent a long time in the study indulging in their private games.

After tidying up, Lu Hanzhi muttered, “If this keeps going, it’s not good…”

He felt that if things continued like this, he would be hopelessly addicted to male charms.

Still, he wrapped himself around Yuwen Min again and planted a kiss on his cheek.

Yuwen Min nearly went mad and grabbed his chin. “If you keep this up, these clothes won’t be going on today.”

Lu Hanzhi looked up innocently, shook his head, and smiled. “No more, no more.”

Yuwen Min: ……

Ahhhhhhhhh!

If only he weren’t pregnant!

If only he weren’t pregnant!

After a long pause, Yuwen Min finally turned and left the study, heading to the water tank in the backyard to splash his face.

Lu Hanzhi, on the other hand, was more particular. He had Luan Feng prepare a huge tub of water for him and soaked in a comfortable hot bath.

Afterwards, he went to Second Sister-in-law’s room to discuss the layout of the factory buildings.

Beyond that, he also instructed Second Sister-in-law to borrow some people from the Ministry of Works—specifically, skilled artisans in casting and forging.

Since they were building structures, the use of steel would be extensive.

Lu Hanzhi roughly estimated that there would be no tangible progress for half a month; merely preparing materials would take some time. So he didn’t rush and simply discussed plans with Second Sister-in-law at home, theorizing on paper.

Meanwhile, he dispatched a team to Jiangnan Tongxiang to investigate matters concerning Zhong Yao.

Lu Hanzhi didn’t have high expectations, but some things still needed checking—what if?

The next day, the discussion of the peace proposal with Eastern Sea finally reached the court for formal debate.

The matter was first debated by the ministers to see whether they would agree to Eastern Sea’s requests.

Eastern Sea, being a small defeated country, naturally did not make unreasonable demands.

Their sole request was a marriage alliance, and they proactively sent the Eastern Sea prince, Zong Yuan, as a bridegroom gift to Great Zhao.

Eastern Sea’s king, Zong Gan, had no biological children, only two adopted sons.

Zong He was naturally to inherit the throne, while Zong Yuan had been spoiled and pampered as a Xiao Langjun, then sent to Great Zhao.

Of course, that was Eastern Sea’s version.

The Zhao court ministers believed that Zong Yuan had been raised specifically for the Great Zhao emperor.

Otherwise, why would they meticulously choose someone who looked exactly like the late Young Master Ping?

The emperor hesitated, cleared his throat, and asked the Ministry of Revenue, “Has everything from Great Zhao’s peace offering been calculated?”

The Deputy Minister of Revenue replied, “It has been fully tallied: ninety thousand taels of gold, one million eight hundred thousand taels of silver, and all treasures accounted for. I have prepared the register for Your Majesty’s review.”

The emperor had the chief eunuch take the register and pretended to examine it carefully.

It was clearly a case of focusing on trivialities while delaying the main matter.

A minister stepped forward. “Your Majesty, have you made a decision regarding the Eastern Sea prince’s marriage?”

Another minister added, “I believe the Fifth Prince is of similar age to the prince; they would make a suitable match.”

Soon, several more ministers stood together. “We concur, Your Majesty.”

Yuwen Min stood quietly, observing the emperor’s performance.

Sure enough, the emperor put away the register and said, “The marriage… can be postponed. Both children are still young; we can wait a little longer.”

At this moment, Prime Minister Lin stepped forward, worried that the matter of Young Master Ping might repeat.

There was only one Young Master Ping in the world, and the emperor had long cherished his memory. If another appeared, how could the emperor focus on governing?

Moreover, the emperor was in his forties; if he spent too much energy on the Eastern Sea prince, he would neglect state affairs even more.

Although the crown prince assisted him, his abilities were still limited and needed honing.

Honestly, if it were the Fourth Prince or the eldest prince acting as regent, these veteran ministers wouldn’t have such concerns.

One was brave and one was intelligent—both capable of great responsibilities. The crown prince, however, was mediocre.

Prime Minister Lin said, “Your Majesty, long nights breed endless dreams. Since Eastern Sea requests marriage, settling it sooner rather than later may not be a bad story. Moreover, the Langjun is already mature; waiting too long could be detrimental.”

The emperor cleared his throat. “That’s true… but I feel… giving him to the Fifth Prince seems improper.”

Perhaps the emperor felt awkward about an older man taking a younger bride, but he still spoke: “I plan to confer the title of Concubine Yu upon him. What say you, ministers?”

At once, the civil and military officials panicked, rushing to kneel and plead: “Your Majesty, absolutely not!”

“Please, Your Majesty, be cautious!”

“Your Majesty, I believe this is truly inappropriate!”

“Think carefully, Your Majesty! You must also take care of your health!”

…

The emperor wanted to curse. “I’m vigorous as ever, care for my health, my foot!”

No man could tolerate such admonishments.

Even Right Prime Minister Yin Chengdu stood forward. “Your Majesty, I also find this improper. You… should not remain obsessed with the past. Doing so would cause Ping’er to be unwilling to leave.”

The emperor knew himself that this was somewhat improper, but he had already decided. He had been emperor for over twenty years, always diligent.

He had been loyal to his ancestors and responsible to the people.

He simply wanted to indulge in one act of whimsy—how could that be wrong?

So he waved his sleeve. “Ministers, speak no more. My mind is made up. The imperial edict is ready; tonight, the Eastern Sea prince Zong Yuan shall be conferred the title Concubine Yu!”

Lu Xuzhi observed quietly, thinking the emperor was quite impatient.

The civil and military officials remained kneeling; even the crown prince stepped forward to advise: “Father, regarding this matter… perhaps you should reconsider?”

Prime Minister Lin tugged on Yuwen Min’s robe and said, “Prince An, you should also try persuading the emperor! With what you and the crown prince say, the emperor will surely listen.”

Yuwen Min nodded, stepped forward, and bowed to the emperor. As he bent slightly to speak, the emperor snapped angrily, “Even you come to stop me? Are you all plotting rebellion one by one?”

Yuwen Min, however, behaved unusually calmly and said, “No, Your Majesty, I do not wish to stop you. The emperor only wants to take one more concubine. Every year, there are many palace women selected for Your Majesty. Adding one more concubine is hardly a matter for opposition—why would I object?”

The ministers all drew a sharp breath, glancing at Yuwen Min in astonishment.

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