latelenovela Chapter 141 The Prime Minister is actually a woman, and His Majesty the Emperor drools over her.
Chapter 141 The Prime Minister is actually a woman, and His Majesty the Emperor drools over her.
Consort Xiao dropped all pretense. "Mu Chenfeng, do you know how many bricks are in the walls of my palace? When I can't sleep alone at night, I've counted the bricks countless times. It was Zhao Yihan who brought me a sliver of warmth in this cold harem. And you? As my man, besides giving me what seems like unparalleled favor, you've actually been having an affair with this slut behind my back."
Consort Xiao insulted Mu Wanwan with her reckless words, and Mu Chenfeng raised his hand and slapped her across the face. She covered her face and stared at the man in front of her with teary eyes.
"I admit that I have wronged you and failed to fulfill my duties as a husband, but you and Zhao Yihan have been secretly plotting against each other and coveting my empire, so you deserve to die."
She tilted her head back, trying to force back her tears, then wiped them from the corners of her eyes. "I have nothing to say. Mu Chenfeng, do as you please with me."
She glared at Mu Wanwan with resentment. This woman, disguised as a man, had not only stolen the Emperor's favor but also her man's heart. She was truly capable.
"Drag her out and execute her."
Mu Wanwan grabbed Mu Chenfeng's hand and shook her head at him, but Mu Chenfeng, puzzled, squeezed her hand back.
"Mu Mu, how do you want her to die?"
As a modern woman, she felt quite sympathetic towards Xiao Miaoyin's plight. In modern times, women who have disagreements with their husbands can choose to divorce and find a better partner, but in this prejudiced ancient society, women could only remain faithful to their husbands until the end.
Although Xiao Miaoyin colluded with traitors and coveted the throne, she was also a pitiful woman. Mu Chenfeng was also at fault in this matter, and she was his first concubine. If he were to kill her decisively, the court and the harem would inevitably have a lot of criticism against him.
Even if Zhao Yihan ascends the throne, he cannot protect her. After all, if the former emperor's concubine becomes the current emperor's empress, she will surely be ridiculed by the people, and his supporters will certainly not agree to it.
"Your Majesty, she is also a pitiful woman. There is no need to take her life. It would be better to confine her in the palace and let her grow old slowly."
His Mumu was kind-hearted and too soft-hearted. "Okay, then I'll listen to Mumu."
He affectionately pinched Mu Wanwan's nose. "Consort Xiao has suddenly fallen ill and is delirious. She needs to rest quietly. No one is allowed to visit her except for the palace maids and eunuchs who are taking care of her. The Imperial Guards are dispatched to protect Consort Xiao's safety so that she can recuperate quietly in the palace."
Zhao Yihan angrily slammed the table. He had just left the palace when Consort Xiao suddenly fell seriously ill. He sent people to investigate, but they could not get close to Consort Xiao.
Just as he was thinking of a solution, someone suddenly rushed in.
"You dog of a servant, what are you rushing around for?!"
"Grand Commandant, something terrible has happened! We're surrounded by the Imperial Guards!"
Before Zhao Yihan could recover from his anger, Mu Chenfeng's imperial guards arrived one after another and surrounded him.
It seems Mu Chenfeng already knows about his plot. "Pass down the word: all personnel in the manor are on high alert."
The people in the mansion were in complete chaos. After calming down, Zhao Yihan remained fearless in the face of danger. He changed into his battle armor and, holding a long sword, walked at the forefront with lightning speed.
Mu Chenfeng rode his horse in front of his door, exuding a noble air, and smiled at him.
"Your Majesty, what is going on? Such a grand display! Anyone who didn't know better would think Your Majesty was about to besiege the Grand Commandant's mansion!"
Zhao Yihan showed no fear and even in the face of danger, he didn't forget to make a joke.
Mu Chenfeng leaped off his horse, gripping his sword in his left hand. "Grand Commandant Zhao, I am here personally to rid the people of this scourge!"
Zhao Yihan laughed. He had considered the possibility of failure, but he hadn't expected it to come so soon.
“Your Majesty, I have been wholeheartedly devoted to the people and have personally led the army in several battles, making great contributions to the Wu Dynasty! Could it be that Your Majesty thinks that my achievements are too great and wants to get rid of me? This is not the behavior of a Ming army.”
The Imperial Guards, armed with spears and swords, were just waiting for Mu Chenfeng to make a move so they could capture Zhao Yihan. Everyone was eager to try, as capturing Zhao Yihan would be a great achievement.
"I acknowledge your contributions to the Wu Dynasty, but for a minister to attempt rebellion is a capital offense. And you, Zhao Yihan, have committed the most serious one."
Zhao Yihan's eyes flashed with disdain. "What evidence does Your Majesty have? To accuse me of treason without evidence is nothing but slander, and I refuse to accept it!"
"You want evidence? Very well, then I will show you the evidence."
Then, Eunuch Qian brought out some scrolls, and Mu Chenfeng casually picked one up. "This is Prefect Li's confession. All the extra taxes collected from the people flowed into your Grand Commandant's mansion!"
He threw the scroll on the ground, then picked up another one. "This is the testimony of your confidante, Consort Xiao. You arranged everything during the hunt at Mulan Hunting Grounds! You wanted to get rid of me and seize the throne for yourself!"
After reading it, the scroll fell to the ground.
"This is a petition signed and sealed by ordinary people. You are using my name to plunder the people's wealth."
"This is a list of beauties selected for you by the ministers in the court. I suppose you should have quite a few beauties in your harem right now."
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"Do you want me to continue reading?" Mu Chenfeng's eyes were practically spitting fire.
"Your Majesty, so what if you have all these things? I am a great contributor to the Wu Dynasty. Are you sure you can sit firmly on the throne of the Wu Dynasty without me?"
He gave a wicked smile, tilted his head back, and looked at Mu Chenfeng with utter contempt. "Why were you born the Crown Prince? Why did you become the Emperor of the Wu Dynasty as soon as you came of age? And you're impotent! You won't even have any heirs. Are you going to let this addict rule the Wu Dynasty forever?"
Mu Wanwan stepped out from the crowd at this moment, "Grand Commandant Zhao! You have no way out! You might as well surrender now! The Emperor will spare your life out of consideration for your years of loyalty."
Zhao Yihan's eyes lit up, then dimmed again in an instant. "Prime Minister Mu, you have broken your promise!"
She sighed. Zhao Yihan was a rare and good general, but he was wicked. If he could have been loyal to Mu Chenfeng, he would have been worry-free for the rest of his life.
"Grand Commandant Zhao, my agreement to your request was only a temporary measure. If I hadn't agreed, would I have been able to leave the Grand Commandant's residence unscathed? I could only pretend to agree to save my life."
“I’ve said it before, what Mu Chenfeng can’t give you, I can give you. Why can’t you trust me! He treats you like a concubine he can’t be seen with! But I can promise you the position of Empress, my only wife.”
Zhao Yihan knew he shouldn't have feelings for Mu Wanwan, but the hardest thing for a person to control is their own heart.
He had seen many beautiful women, but this was the first time he had seen a woman who was beautiful, talented, and intelligent.
"I dare not accept the Empress's position from Grand Commandant Zhao. If you were to ascend the throne, wouldn't Consort Xiao and I be fighting tooth and nail for it?"
The guards seemed to have stumbled upon some incredible gossip, but dared not whisper among themselves out of respect for the emperor's authority.
"Prime Minister Mu, the Empress's position in my heart belongs only to you. Consort Xiao is nothing but a pretty vase; how could she be worthy of the throne?"