Ninth Imperial Glorious Phoenix Chapter 566

Chapter 566: You Will Surely Become Enemies

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Yuwen Chu said, “Shen Mingshan’s attitude is ambiguous. I’m worried he might defect to Zhongshan Wang, which would be a big problem. That’s why I need Shen Ruilin on my side. It’s better for you to write this letter.” 

Is he openly recruiting outside generals now? Mingzhu asked Yuwen Chu, “What’s the situation in the capital right now?” 

Yuwen Chu said solemnly, “Let me tell you this, in the past, when ladies entered the palace, they usually could only bring one or two personal maids. But the other day, Min Baoyun entered the palace and brought guards with her.” 

Brought guards into the palace? Mingzhu gasped. This was unthinkable in the past. Even in her previous life, during the most chaotic times, the palace wasn’t this chaotic. Could it be because she was reborn and married Yuwen Chu, forcing Zhongshan Wang to reveal himself, causing everything to change? No, if she died and Yuwen Chu really ascended to that position, the palace would still be chaotic, but she just didn’t live to see that day. 

“And before this, when I took people into the palace to arrest Liang Youyi, it was only with the strict order of the Great Empress Dowager that I could do so. Now, if I enter the palace, I can bring more people with weapons, and no one would dare to say anything to me.” Yuwen Chu held Mingzhu’s hand and walked past the artificial rockery towards the main courtyard. “Therefore, if you enter the palace in the future, you can bring more people.” 

The palace was like their own backyard? Mingzhu understood Yuwen Chu’s meaning, realizing that in just a short month and a half, he was no longer the person who could be manipulated by the Great Empress Dowager and Yuwen Bai. Therefore, Yuwen Bai couldn’t come to Ying Wang Mansion to harm anyone anymore, and she didn’t need to worry about the Empress Dowager Min using some underhanded tricks against her. But this also meant that the situation of pretending to be peaceful in the past would not return, and her carriage on the streets might suddenly encounter attacks or the like.

Yuwen Chu softly asked Mingzhu, “Are you afraid?”

Mingzhu took a deep breath and smiled sweetly at him, “Is there any point in being afraid? It’s useless. So I’m not afraid. If I were afraid, I would hold Your Highness back, unable to protect Zhuangzhuang, unable to let my family live peacefully. That’s why I’m not afraid.”

Yuwen Chu gazed deeply at Mingzhu, then suddenly took her hand to his lips and kissed it lightly, whispering, “I’m not afraid either. As long as you and the child are by my side.”

A warm breath flowed slowly between the two, Mingzhu met Yuwen Chu’s gaze, feeling as if she had returned to the first time she felt attracted to him. His eyes sparkled with fragments of gold, truly a pair of good eyes.

Seeing Mingzhu’s unabashed admiration in her eyes, Yuwen Chu’s heart stirred. He wished he could immediately embrace her, but this was his father-in-law’s house, not their own backyard. So he adjusted Mingzhu’s hairpin and whispered, “Let’s go.”

In the room of Cui residence, Lady Su and others were serving Cui, who was in a coma. She could only eat liquid food, which was very difficult to feed. Several people had to work together, one prying her mouth open while another guided the liquid food with a soft tube, ensuring it didn’t leak out or choke her. It was very exhausting.

Since Mingzhu couldn’t help, she discussed with Lady Qian and others, “After my confinement, when there’s nothing urgent in the mansion, I’ll come here often to take care of Mother and let the sisters-in-law rest.”

Lady Qian said, “If you want to show filial piety, then come. If you’re worried about us being tired, there’s no need. We take turns taking care of her, and with so many people helping, it’s not difficult. You’d better take care of the matters in the mansion.” Here, she paused and whispered, “Once you and His Highness are well, our family will be well too. If anything happens to you and His Highness, we’ll all go down together.”

Lady Su and Lady Ai echoed, “That’s right.”

Mingzhu didn’t argue with them. She secretly resolved to come and visit every few days. Her parents were getting older, and it was important to spend more time with them.

Back home, Mingzhu apologized to Yuwen Chu, “I should have pampered you more after my confinement, but I wasn’t in the mood. I’m sorry.”

Yuwen Chu understood. Who knew their mother would be seriously ill and still be able to be so affectionate with people? So he not only had to show understanding but also agreement. “What’s there to apologize for? Do you think I’m the kind of person who lusts after women?”

Mingzhu hugged his waist and whispered, “Your Highness is truly one of the best men in the world.”

Yuwen Chu looked at the stray hair by her ear, feeling warm and soft in his heart. He chuckled softly, “I’m just one of them. Who else is there?”

Mingzhu said, “There’s also my father, my brothers, and Shen Ruilin.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Yuwen Chu’s body stiffened slightly. He looked up, and though it wasn’t obvious on his face, his mouth was already drooping. Mingzhu couldn’t help but find it amusing. “Your Highness, are you overthinking? When I say he’s good, I mean he’s someone who knows how to repay kindness, values loyalty and righteousness, and is trustworthy and upright. It’s not because he’s good that I have other thoughts about him. In my heart, Your Highness is the one I love the most.”

Since Yuwen Chu was considering using Shen Ruilin, Mingzhu had to clarify these things with him in advance. Otherwise, he would get jealous again, and if someone were to instigate trouble, Shen Ruilin would be the one who suffered. Shen Ruilin had done so much for her, she had no reason not to repay him and harm him instead.

Yuwen Chu insincerely said, “Yes, General Shen is a good man. Brave and resolute, grateful and loyal. Otherwise, I wouldn’t let you write to him.” He paused here, then made up his mind, “Don’t worry, I won’t have any wild thoughts, and I won’t be angry with him because he has feelings for you.” Even if Shen Ruilin had feelings for Mingzhu, he wasn’t afraid. He would immediately find a good wife for Shen Ruilin and keep an eye on him.

Now that Mingzhu had spoken out, she no longer dwelled on it. She ground ink herself and asked Yuwen Chu to teach her how to write the letter. Yuwen Chu refused, “I’ve already told you what to do. Write in your own voice, however you want, without being too fancy. Just remember one thing: be sincere.”

Mingzhu calmed down and thought for a moment. She picked up the brush and wrote in one go. After drying the ink, she showed it to Yuwen Chu, “How does Your Highness feel about this?”

Yuwen Chu didn’t change a word, and said satisfiedly, “That’s it. I’ll have someone deliver it right away.”

The couple talked until late into the night. Mingzhu told Yuwen Chu everything about what she had given Shen Ruilin and what gifts she had received from him. Yuwen Chu listened and finally felt relieved, but he commented, “Shen Ruilin doesn’t know what kind of person you are. If you really get together with him, you two will definitely become a mismatched couple.”

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