Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 437 Missing

While Emperor Qi Xiao was so angry he was grinding his teeth, Emperor Chu remained remarkably calm.

She not only entered the territory of Daqi in great style, but also made a special trip to sweep her former husband's grave and offer flowers.

However, she left her name not as "Madam Ru", but as Chu Yunu.

This is her name.

However, for many years no one has dared to address her in that way, because she is the supreme emperor, and people can only respectfully call her "Your Majesty".

Qin Muyan accompanied Emperor Chu to the tomb of Prince Chun.

He was quite surprised to see that the Chu Emperor had left his name.

Although he knew that this woman had been the wife of his uncle, he always believed that she was a spy who deliberately stirred up trouble within the Qi royal family.

But at this point, it seems she wasn't entirely without feelings for her royal uncle... though it could also be his own delusion, a wishful thinking.

"It is my honor to be received by His Highness the Third Prince this time. He has lived a worthwhile life with you as his successor, after all, you seem to be much smarter than him." The Chu Emperor's gentle tone was neither praise nor criticism, but rather carried a hint of teasing.

Qin Muyan chuckled and said self-deprecatingly, "I am grateful for Your Majesty's kindness. I will take these words as a compliment, but if my uncle were alive, he would definitely argue his case."

“He won’t, you don’t understand him.” The Chu Emperor rarely showed a gentle, feminine smile, lacking the domineering aura of an emperor. “He always pretends to be indifferent and serene, but in reality, he is exceptionally muddle-headed and comical in his daily life, the complete opposite of your father.”

"So, in His Majesty's eyes, Father Emperor is a shrewd man." Qin Muyan couldn't use "cunning" to describe her father Emperor, after all, he still had to pretend that the Great Qi was a warm and peaceful place, and he wanted to maintain appearances.

"He is shrewd, but not pure; greedy, yet cowardly." The Chu Emperor did not have a good opinion of the Qi Xiao Emperor. "If he were not an emperor, he might have lived a very carefree life. Unfortunately, he was unwilling to give up the glory of being the ruler of a country, so he could only pursue the trivial at the expense of the essential, and was always dissatisfied."

Qin Muyan: "..."

There's no need for him to scold his father in front of his son, but he really didn't know how to refute this.

Seeing that Qin Muyan remained silent, the Chu Emperor picked up his own handkerchief and wiped Prince Chun's tombstone carefully and meticulously.

She then folded the handkerchief and placed it in front of his grave.

She remained silent for a moment before turning and leaving.

Qin Muyan intended for her to stay in the west for another day before leaving, saying, "There are many delicious foods in the western part of the Great Qi. If Your Majesty does not mind, you can stay for a couple more days."

The Chu Emperor shook his head. "If I stay too long, your father will definitely send people to chase after me, and you will be in an embarrassing situation."

"Besides, I have tasted the delicacies of the Great Qi for many years. I would occasionally send people to buy some to take back, or directly bring a few chefs to the palace... The taste is so-so, it's just a memory."

Hearing the Chu Emperor's words sent a chill down Qin Muyan's spine. How could human life sound so casual to her?

You really shouldn't mess with women.

Women are all terrifying.

The Chu Emperor said no more and got into his carriage.

Qin Muyan still personally presented a team of guards, "...This was mentioned in the Emperor's decree. Firstly, it is for Your Majesty's safety, and secondly, it is also the rule of the Great Qi. I hope Your Majesty will accept it."

This team was personally led by Wei Gongming, a decision made after discussions between the two.

The Chu emperor did not refuse; instead, he nodded in agreement.

Wei Gongming exchanged a glance with Qin Muyan and then announced that they should clear the way. He still couldn't dissuade Qin Muyan from her idea of ​​attacking the Chu Emperor, so he had to take matters into his own hands.

Qin Muyan did not place all her hopes on Wei Gongming. Among this group were not Qin Muyan's own people, but also assassins specially sent by Chu Lan.

We continued on our journey peacefully for two days.

Wei Gongming discovered that the number of people in the group was decreasing, with only the people from Daqi remaining. The assassins sent by Chu Lan had all disappeared without a trace, not even a hair could be seen.

He was momentarily panicked, but could only pretend that nothing had happened.

He didn't know whether these people had been summoned back to the State of Chu, or whether they had all been silenced by the people around the Emperor of Chu.

He also did not receive a message from Qin Muyan, and could only suppress his inner panic.

He persisted until he reached a post station in a neighboring county of the capital before finally finding an opportunity to send a message to Qin Muyan.

But just as he rolled up the note and was about to go find the falcons to release, he saw that his messenger falcons were already in the hands of the Chu Emperor's attendants, all of them plucked and roasted.

The attendant was still rubbing oil onto the falcon's skin when he glanced at Wei Gongming and said, "You've come at the right time. Take this to Her Majesty; she wants to eat it."

Wei Gongming: "..."

"Your Majesty is a woman; it is inappropriate for me to go to your bedchamber."

So all the messenger pigeons he brought became her prey? That woman was indeed stunning at first glance, but she was a seductive devil.

The attendant scoffed, "What are you thinking? Want to be a male concubine? You're not worthy."

"I didn't mean that..." Wei Gongming's face immediately turned bright red. How could he, a dignified man, be mistaken for a male concubine? It was an utter disgrace.

The attendant ignored him, shoved the barbecue into Wei Gongming's hands, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Wei Gongming felt a chill down his spine. Although he really wanted to throw away the object in his hand, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and walk toward the Chu Emperor's bedchamber.

He always felt that if he hesitated even a moment longer, he would become like the barbecue in front of him, to be slaughtered with a single cut.

The strength of the State of Chu was still superior to that of the State of Qi.

He could only straighten his clothes and introduce himself outside.

Two maids came out of the bedchamber, lifted the curtain, and let him in.

The Chu Emperor was drinking alone at this moment, and when he saw the barbecue in Wei Gongming's hand, he smiled particularly brightly.

She drank merrily by herself, exuding an alluring, voluptuous charm. This domineering, imperial aura left Wei Gongming momentarily stunned. No wonder she had completely captivated Prince Chun and kept Emperor Qi Xiao infatuated for over twenty years.

"It's been hard on you, Commander Wei, making you come all this way." The Emperor of Chu had a maid take the barbecue from him, and instead of tearing it into small pieces like a lady, he ate it in a very unrefined manner.

For some reason, seeing her like this, Wei Gongming suddenly thought of Liu Yuechu.

"I heard that you once pursued Yuan Cuo's wife and insisted on marrying her?" The Chu Emperor suddenly asked this question, which startled Wei Gongming so much that his face turned pale instantly, as if he had seen a ghost.

He had just thought of Liu Yuechu when the Chu Emperor asked about her.

“That’s all in the past, there’s no need to bring it up again.” Wei Gongming immediately avoided her gaze. “Back then, I was rash and impulsive, sticking to one stubborn idea, which led to a lot of embarrassing situations.”

The Chu Emperor's smile deepened, even carrying a hint of intoxication. "You don't need to rush off. Come and sit down. I'd love to hear you tell me about her. What kind of person is she?"