Chapter 385: Seizing the Minister’s Wife 37
Chapter 385: Seizing the Minister’s Wife 37
"Okay, I believe you. If that's the case, let's continue what we just did."
Lin Mingyue's expression softened. She chose to believe Huo Changwen because they were going to get married soon and the imperial decree for the marriage had already come down. It would be bad to have a falling out now.
She let Huo Changwen go, but that doesn't mean she can let Sheng Rao go.
This bitch is restless even after her divorce. Not only does she seduce her uncle the emperor, but even Huo Changwen is still thinking about her.
"what?"
Huo Changwen was stunned for a moment after hearing this.
"Didn't you say to let someone defile her? Go ahead! I want her to be defiled in front of me!"
Lin Mingyue's words made Huo Changwen's heart tremble violently. He didn't expect Lin Mingyue to be so cruel that she would actually let Sheng Rao suffer such humiliation in front of her.
He looked at Sheng Rao and saw that her face was as pale as paper, but there was an unyielding light in her eyes. She was really pitiful.
Huo Changwen couldn't help but lick the corner of his lips. It was such a pity that he didn't get to taste Sheng Rao's figure.
Although he felt a little regretful, he didn't dare show it on his face and could only suppress the impulse in his heart.
"It's better not to look at it. It's easy to pollute your eyes."
Huo Changwen persuaded Lin Mingyue to leave, but Lin Mingyue was not willing to give up.
"You are not heartbroken and reluctant to let go, are you?"
Lin Mingyue narrowed her eyes slightly, revealing her suspicion of Huo Changwen.
Huo Changwen's heart tightened, and he quickly denied: "How is that possible? I'm just afraid that it will be bad for you."
"Humph, don't think I don't know what you're thinking." Lin Mingyue sneered, turned to the guards and ordered, "You guys continue, I want to see it with my own eyes."
Upon hearing this, the guards looked at each other. Although they were unwilling, they did not dare to disobey Lin Mingyue's orders.
They walked up to Sheng Rao and prepared to take action.
Sheng Rao looked at the approaching guards and felt almost unable to hold back her anger.
Why hasn't Xie Lan come yet? If she doesn't come, she will solve it herself.
Just as the guard was about to touch Sheng Rao and Sheng Rao was about to pull the rope to resist, there was a burst of hurried footsteps outside the door, followed by Xie Lan's cold and sharp voice: "Stop!"
Xie Lan's voice sounded particularly clear and firm in the night. He rushed into the secret room with a team of people, scanning everyone present with sharp eyes.
When he saw Sheng Rao tied to the wall, pale and disheveled, anger instantly rose in his heart.
"Who gave you the courage to attack my people?" Xie Lan's voice was cold and majestic, causing the guards present to shiver.
Lin Mingyue looked at Xie Lan who suddenly appeared, her expression changed slightly, she felt that she was going to be doomed today.
"Uncle Emperor, please listen to my explanation!"
Lin Mingyue's voice was trembling a little. She didn't expect Xie Lan to show up at this time, and she didn't expect that Huo Changwen would leave a tail for what he did.
Xie Lan ignored Lin Mingyue's explanation. He walked to Sheng Rao and gently untied the ropes on her.
Sheng Rao's body softened and she almost fell into his arms. Xie Lan hugged her tightly and looked at her worriedly.
"Are you okay?" Xie Lan's voice became much softer, her eyes full of concern.
Sheng Rao shook her head, her voice weak but somewhat distant: "I'm fine, thank you, Your Majesty."
Xie Lan's heart skipped a beat; she knew his identity.
"Rao'er, when this is over, listen to my explanation. I didn't mean to hide my identity."
Xie Lan felt an indescribable emotion in his heart. He knew that Sheng Rao's alienation at this moment was not intentional, but because she discovered his true identity. This sudden change made him feel a little powerless. He understood that he needed to give her time to let her accept this fact.
"Rao'er, you..."
Xie Lan wanted to say something, but swallowed the words back. He knew that now was not the time to explain, he needed to solve the current trouble first.
He turned and looked at Lin Mingyue and Huo Changwen, his eyes as cold as ice: "Do you admit your guilt?"
Lin Mingyue and Huo Changwen were overwhelmed by Xie Lan's aura, and a chill rose in their hearts involuntarily. They knew that today's events could not be resolved peacefully.
"Uncle Emperor, don't be deceived by this woman. She approached you on purpose and you were used by her!" Lin Mingyue's mind worked quickly and he made up lies as soon as he opened his mouth.
"That's enough! I told you that if you lived a peaceful life, I wouldn't bother with you too much, but you've stretched your hand too far!"
Xie Lan's voice was cold and stern, and he did not give Lin Mingyue any chance to quibble. He turned to Huo Changwen, his eyes full of disappointment and anger: "Huo Changwen, I originally let you go for the Queen Mother's sake, but I didn't expect you to do such a dirty thing! Do you know your crime?"
Huo Changwen was so frightened that he was shaking all over. He knew that he was really screwed this time, but he still didn't give up and tried to explain: "Your Majesty, I was just confused for a moment. Please spare my life!"
Xie Lan sneered, his voice full of disdain: "A moment of confusion? For the sake of profit, you are willing to frame loyal people and your first wife. Do you think I will let you go?"
"Come here, take Huo Changwen and Lin Mingyue away and hand them over to the Ministry of Justice for punishment!" Xie Lan gave an order, and immediately the guards came forward and took the two away.
After Huo Changwen and Lin Mingyue were taken away, only Sheng Rao and Xie Lan were left in the secret room.
Xie Lan gently helped Sheng Rao up, her eyes full of guilt and self-blame.
"Rao'er, I'm sorry, I'm late and have made you feel wronged." Xie Lan's voice was low and gentle, as if it could soothe all the uneasiness in Sheng Rao's heart.
Sheng Rao raised her head and looked into Xie Lan's deep eyes. The anger and grievances in her heart seemed to have found an outlet at this moment. She couldn't help but throw herself into Xie Lan's arms and burst into tears.
Xie Lan hugged Sheng Rao tightly, letting her tears wet his clothes. He knew that what Sheng Rao needed at this moment was not an explanation, but comfort and companionship.
She must have been scared today.
After a long time, Sheng Rao's emotions gradually calmed down. She raised her head and looked at Xie Lan's handsome face, with complex emotions welling up in her heart.
"You... are really the emperor?" Sheng Rao's voice trembled a little, she couldn't believe this fact.
Xie Lan nodded, her voice full of helplessness and guilt: "Yes, I am the emperor, but I did not intentionally deceive you. The reason I did this was because I was afraid that you would not accept me because of your identity."
"Then...why didn't you tell me earlier?" There was a hint of complaint in Sheng Rao's voice. She felt that she had been deceived.
Xie Lan sighed deeply, his eyes filled with pain and helplessness: "Rao'er, I... I'm afraid that after you know my identity, you will leave me. I... I'm really afraid of losing you."
Sheng Rao looked at Xie Lan's painful appearance, and the resentment in her heart gradually dissipated, replaced by an inexplicable heartache. She gently stroked Xie Lan's face and said softly: "I will not leave you. No matter who you are, I will be by your side."
When Xie Lan heard Sheng Rao's words, the pain and helplessness in his heart instantly disappeared. He hugged Sheng Rao tightly, as if he wanted to integrate her into his bones.
"Rao'er, thank you, thank you for forgiving me and being willing to stay with me." Xie Lan's voice was a little choked up. This was a feeling he had never had before.
It seemed like this was a blessing in disguise. Sheng Rao seemed to accept him and his identity.
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