Free Web NovelChapter 834: Chapter 840, Chapter 841:
"Father, Mother..."
Zhao Yushu’s heart trembled upon hearing this, muttering to herself, yes, even if His Majesty doesn’t want her anymore, her parents are still there. If she took her own life, how heartbroken they would be.
She quickly withdrew her hand, lifted her elegant head, and looked at the young man in the python robe. Though her anger hadn’t subsided, her gaze turned icy, and she sneered, "King Wei rescued me because he was worried that my death would tarnish your reputation. Afraid that future history books would record how King Wei sought to become Emperor, forcing the Empress to commit suicide."
Chen Mo didn’t get angry, standing straight and also gazing at Zhao Yushu, he said, "How history will record me is for future generations to judge, I can only tell Her Majesty that the dethronement of the Empress had nothing to do with me."
Zhao Yushu snorted coldly, clearly not believing a word.
"Whether or not Her Majesty believes it is up to you, but I will find a way for His Majesty to rescind the decision," Chen Mo said.
"No need," Zhao Yushu said resolutely, "I don’t care for the position of Empress, if Imperial Consort Wu wants it, let her have it."
At this moment, Zhao Yushu thought of Emperor Yong’an, her feelings for him were deep, though previously she felt hopeless, after falling into the lake, a glimmer of hope emerged regarding Emperor Yong’an.
She believed that His Majesty was coerced by Chen Mo, and if Chen Mo, because of her, had the Emperor rescind the decision, preventing Imperial Consort Wu from becoming Empress, then the Emperor’s safety could not be assured.
Zhao Yushu was thinking, I must first ensure His Majesty’s safety, when Chen Mo becomes Emperor, he can release His Majesty, and she could reunite with him.
"You jest, Your Majesty," Chen Mo assumed Zhao Yushu’s words were in jest, otherwise, she wouldn’t have sought death by jumping into the lake.
"Your Majesty, look forward," Chen Mo said reassuringly, his gaze unintentionally glanced at the fullness and softness in front of Zhao Yushu’s bodice, then took off his python robe.
Zhao Yushu was startled by Chen Mo’s actions, "What are you doing?"
But the next moment, Zhao Yushu was stunned because Chen Mo draped the python robe over her shoulders, softly saying, "Please rise, Your Majesty, you looked pale before, and now you’re wet from the lake, don’t catch a cold."
Currently, Zhao Yushu wasn’t wearing the relatively thicker winter robe, her dress soaked by the lake water revealed her delicate and graceful figure, quite alluring.
Listening to Chen Mo’s words and noticing his gaze, Zhao Yushu looked down and immediately reacted, hurriedly clutching the python robe Chen Mo covered her with, curling up in embarrassment.
Seeing her resolve to die wasn’t as strong anymore, Chen Mo turned his gaze to the dazed Palace Maid beside them and said loudly, "Why are you standing there? Help the Empress up."
The Palace Maid responded softly, saying no more, quickly assisted Zhao Yushu, and left.
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Liang Ji had been Empress for nearly ten years and an Empress Dowager for a few more years, although holding no real power, her political acumen remained sharp, gaining awareness from recent occurrences.
The news of the Empress’s dethronement had just been reported.
Liang Ji guessed that Chen Mo would surely come to see her.
So she prepared herself in advance.
She donned a simple long-sleeved gown, removed the commonly worn jewelry, reducing some "vulgarity", appearing simple, yet her inherent nobility and grace didn’t diminish without the adornments.
Having given birth, her figure became more voluptuous, her face showing radiance and charm, like a ripe peach.
As she expected, a Palace Maid soon hurried in, her eyes soft, whispering, "Your Grace, King Wei has arrived."
Hearing this, Liang Ji couldn’t hide her joy, promptly checking her appearance in the Copper Mirror to ensure there were no issues before sitting on the couch, waiting for Chen Mo.
"You may leave now."
As soon as Chen Mo entered the chamber, he dismissed the Palace Maid, then walked straight to Liang Ji’s couch, seeing her radiant face, his worries dispersed, "Have you missed me these past few days?"
Chen Mo sat beside Liang Ji, reaching for her delicate hand.
Liang Ji pushed him away, moved aside, and feigned annoyance, "King Wei, you’re audacious, appearing before the Empress Dowager without saluting."
Liang Ji gently bit her slightly rosy lip, thinking how Chen Mo had grown bolder, no longer performing any formalities or greetings as he used to during their meetings.
Not even a word of greeting now.
Was it because he was close to becoming Emperor, that he no longer wished to pretend?
"Between us, no need for such formalities," Chen Mo lightly draped an arm over Liang Ji’s shoulder, his face amused, leaning in to kiss her gleaming rosy lips.
After a brief modest resistance, Liang Ji’s arms encircled Chen Mo’s neck, her eyes filled with satisfaction.
Before her pregnancy and birth, Liang Ji didn’t enjoy such intimate contact much.
But after childbirth, she longed intensely for closeness with Chen Mo, almost unable to restrain herself.
After a deep kiss, Liang Ji’s fair, radiant face flushed red, and her phoenix eyes filled with slight shame.
Liang Ji rested her head against Chen Mo’s shoulder, embracing his arm, softly speaking, "The recent happenings in the capital, it’s you preparing to claim the throne, aren’t they?"
