Chapter 257: Chapter 200: So There Really Is a Hidden Story

Chunyu Che was slightly taken aback, then his lips curled up with a hint of mockery, “Princess Consort Zhan, you’re beginning to play rogue. This matter is indeed known only to her and I, but it’s no harm, we can have her come and confront me face to face.”

Ruoxi stared straight at Chunyu Che, trying to uncover his true thoughts from his face.

However, at this moment, on Chunyu Che’s handsome face was an expression hard to grasp.

Chunyu Che, as if deliberately provocative, gave a mischievous smile.

He looked at Ruoxi, with a faint smile in his eyes, “Princess Consort Zhan, I know that I am handsome, but you don’t have to stare at me like that, after all, Prince Zhan is right here, isn’t he?”

Jun Moling, with a cold face, exuded an aura of frost, about to erupt, but was held back by Ruoxi.

She looked at Chunyu Che, her voice cold and clear, “My fifth sister-in-law’s leg is not convenient to come over.”

“I can go over, after all, she should be responsible for her actions, shouldn’t she?” Chunyu Che’s tone remained leisurely.

Hearing this, Ruoxi’s inner fury ignited instantly, and she shouted angrily, “Chunyu Che, don’t refuse to acknowledge favors given to you, your actions warrant a thousand deaths and still wouldn’t quench my hatred.”

Chunyu Che did not change color due to her anger, instead, he said calmly, “Is Princess Consort Zhan admitting that she did this?”

Ruoxi sneered, “I, the Princess Consort, did not say so, Chunyu Che, is there a single truthful word out of your mouth?

If you intended to cause trouble, why save her in the first place? Can’t you be serious, stop being frivolous all day long, making it impossible for anyone to guess what you’re scheming?”

Chunyu Che finally sneered and said, “Ruoxi, my thoughts you don’t need to know. But do you understand her thoughts?

Your Shen Family is loyal and brave, the men all perished on the battlefield, truly worthy of respect from all.

But what about her? Bearing this so-called hollow reputation, does she have to be a living widow in the Shen Mansion forever? Why must she endure such a fate?”

Ruoxi’s lips turned slightly pale, gritting her teeth she said, “This is our Shen Family’s affair, you don’t need to interfere!

Besides, how do you know I haven’t persuaded her? I have repeatedly stated, as long as my fifth sister-in-law agrees, whether marrying out or marrying in, I will never hinder her.”

“Then why don’t you ask her, is she willing to return to Beichang with me?” Chunyu Che’s gaze fixed on Ruoxi, carrying an undeniable momentum.

“Absolutely not!” Ruoxi’s eyes shone with cold light, shouting angrily, “What do you really want to do? Chunyu Che, we were already destined enemies!

Do you want her to suffer the world’s scorn, pointed at by thousands? Do you want to marry her? Simply delusional!”

Chunyu Che looked at Ruoxi, “You just said as long as she agrees? Did you ask her? If she agreed, she would be a traitor to your Shen Family, not to mention others, you would be the first to nail her to the pillar of shame, wanting to kill her.”

Ruoxi’s face suddenly turned as white as paper, without a trace of blood.

Jun Moling, seeing this, felt a tight pain in his heart, furiously shouting at Chunyu Che, “Chunyu Che, stop shifting the concept around here! As the Monarch of Beichang, you wanting to take Ruoxi’s fifth sister-in-law, what kind of protocol is this?

Have you ever considered her? In your Beichang, she has no relatives, and is not some Princess Commandery Princess; don’t you know this would place her in a dangerous situation?

People would swallow her alive like wolves! Besides, the Shen Family Army met their end in Liuzhou City which you guard, they also caused your side heavy losses, the two have a deep vendetta of blood.

Once your people know her identity, do you think you alone can protect her completely? Chunyu Che, there are many women in the world, what kind you don’t have, why humiliate her in this way?”

“Humiliate her?” Chunyu Che’s eyes instantly filled with blood-red color, he coldly smiled, “If I humiliate her, would I risk my life to save her?

If I humiliate her, would I willingly feed the wolves to let her live?

If I humiliate her, would I not care even if she wants to kill me?

Ruoxi, Jun Moling, exactly who are you humiliating with your accusations?”

Ruoxi’s heart gave a sudden jolt.

Jun Moling was momentarily speechless, this was the first time Prince Zhan was rendered speechless by someone, unable to speak for a moment.

After a long time, Ruoxi finally asked coldly, “Chunyu Che, do you like my fifth sister-in-law?”

Perhaps not expecting Ruoxi to ask this question suddenly, Chunyu Che was obviously stunned for a moment, then quickly shook his head.

Fearing Ruoxi would not believe, he hastily explained, “Absolutely not, Ruoxi, I know you’re different from others. Actually, I just want to take this opportunity to bring her out of the Shen Mansion.

Afterwards, she can go wherever she wants. If she wishes to return to the Shen Mansion, then back she goes.

In truth, I want her to be able to return to her true self, not to be trapped in this deep mansion, fading away at such a youthful age.”

“Then why use this reason to take her?”

Surprisingly, Ruoxi was moved by Chunyu Che’s words.

Thinking back to the two years with the Xiao Family, how she changed from who she used to be, the bitterness in her heart only she knew.

Thus, she sincerely hoped her fifth sister-in-law could venture out, see the world outside.

Chunyu Che gave a faint smile, a hint of helplessness on his face, “What reason does Princess Consort Zhan think I should use?

Only in this way, can her reputation be preserved. If she wishes to go out, then let this be the excuse, and never let the truth slip.”

Ruoxi looked at Chunyu Che in disbelief, only to see his gaze firm, while her own was full of astonishment.

However, more surprising was, she actually nodded in agreement, “Chunyu Che, I promise to go back and ask, but if my fifth sister-in-law is unwilling, you cannot force her.

I know she is very grateful you saved her, and is very worried about your situation. But I feel that she will only feel guilty if you die.”

Chunyu Che understood that now was not the time to make their feelings public, after all, she was a widow.

He slightly raised his head, looked at Ruoxi, and slowly said, “Princess Consort Zhan, it’s not just Prince Zhan who only marries one woman, the same goes for me.”

Ruoxi, upon hearing this, seemed to show a trace of a ridiculous smile, yet ultimately said nothing.

In her understanding, since ancient times, when has an Emperor had only one wife?

The Three Palaces, Six Courtyards, and Seventy-two Concubines are few, some having a harem numbering in the thousands.

She knew well a man’s thoughts, who among this world’s splendor can avoid longing?

Perhaps there will be one person cherished, but it cannot stop them from seeking other women.

Chunyu Che gazed at Ruoxi’s expression, seeming to read what she was thinking.

He continued, “I know you don’t believe, but I am certain that I can do it.

I am entirely different from those pampered princes; I grew up in the Cold Palace, left to my own devices, witnessing the cold-bloodedness of the Royal Family, particularly the cruelty of father-son rivalry and fratricide.

If they had only one father and mother, these tragedies would have surely been fewer.

So, in this life, I just want one Empress, one wife.

I will definitely govern the country properly, allowing people to live stable and peaceful lives, nothing more this life!

Princess Consort Zhan, although you are married, I know you still hold sway over matters in the Shen Mansion.

Even if she refuses, can you let me meet with her alone?

I have many heartfelt words to say to her, if I personally hear her refusal, I will never disturb again, and will return to Beichang.”

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