The strange female partner in Quick Wear is too sexy

Chapter 372: Seizing the Minister’s Wife 24

Xie Lan was silent for a moment. He certainly knew Lin Mingyue's feelings for Huo Changwen, but he knew even more clearly that marriage was not a joke and could not be decided based on wishful thinking alone.

Moreover, Huo Changwen is a very cunning person and it is not so easy for him to change.

And Lin Mingyue is not as simple as she seems. She always acts harmless in front of the empress dowager, so it is no wonder that the empress dowager is blind.

If it weren't for Sheng Rao, he would not have been able to find out about Lin Mingyue's secret power. It was all because Lin Mingyue was so good at hiding things that even he was almost deceived.

"Mother, you love Mingyue, and your son understands that, but have you investigated Huo Changwen's affairs? You should also know why Huo Changwen was demoted?"

Xie Lan spoke slowly, her voice cold.

The Queen Mother was speechless at Xie Lan's question. She certainly knew the real reason why Huo Changwen was demoted, but she just felt that Lin Mingyue was interested in him, and Huo Changwen was a young talent. If the two could be together, it would be a good story.

The Queen Mother sighed softly, with a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She knew that Xie Lan was right, but Lin Mingyue was the apple of her eye, and she really couldn't bear to see her suffer any injustice.

"Your Majesty, I know that you are thinking about the stability of the court, but Mingyue, that child, she..." The Queen Mother choked up before she could finish her words.

Her favorite eldest daughter died early, leaving Lin Mingyue as her only child. Mingyue was the child she raised from childhood. How could she not feel distressed?

Xie Lan frowned upon seeing this. It was always like this. Whenever the Queen Mother mentioned Princess Xie Xiang, she would be so biased in her love for her. Time and time again, Xie Lan had become disappointed with the Queen Mother, and he no longer expected the Queen Mother to even look at him.

"Mother, I understand your love for Mingyue, but as an emperor, I need to consider not only my personal feelings, but also the stability of the court and the peace of the people. Huo Changwen favored his concubine and killed his wife, and was impeached by all the officials in the court. He did make an unforgivable mistake. I will never disregard the laws of the court because of one person's personal feelings!"

Xie Lan's voice was firm and powerful, and he was well aware of his duties and mission as an emperor.

When the Queen Mother heard this, although she was reluctant, she also knew that what Xie Lan said was true.

The Queen Mother sighed, but what should Mingyue do?

But she nodded helplessly: "Your Majesty is right, I...I understand."

Xie Lan felt relieved when she saw that the Queen Mother finally gave in.

Xie Lan understood that the Queen Mother's favor for Lin Mingyue could not be changed, but he also hoped that the Queen Mother would know that as an emperor, he must consider issues from the perspective of the court and the people.

If she continues to be so confused about right and wrong, he will have to take coercive measures.

"Mother, I have one more request." Xie Lan took the opportunity to make his request.

The Queen Mother looked up at Xie Lan with a hint of doubt in her eyes: "What's the matter?"

"I would like to ask you, mother, not to interfere in my private affairs in the future." Although Xie Lan's voice was calm, there was an unquestionable firmness in his tone.

The Queen Mother was slightly startled. She didn't expect Xie Lan to suddenly make such a request.

But thinking about what she had done before, the Queen Mother couldn't help feeling a little guilty.

Xie Lan was an emperor with his own ideas, and his previous actions had indeed caused him a lot of trouble.

What's more, because of Lin Mingyue's affairs, she asked Xie Lan to clean up countless messes for Lin Mingyue.

"Okay, I promise you." The Queen Mother nodded gently, with a hint of helplessness and reluctance in her voice.

Xie Lan felt relieved when she saw that the Queen Mother agreed to her request.

That's good. This is the limit of the mother-son relationship between them.

The Queen Mother's favor for Lin Mingyue is difficult to change, but as long as she stops interfering in her private affairs, it will be enough. She can love Lin Mingyue however she wants in the future.

"Thank you, mother. I hope you will keep your promise!"

Xie Lan nodded slightly. Deep in his heart, he was not only disappointed with the Queen Mother, but also wanted the freedom to break free from the shackles of mother-son affection.

He knew that the Queen Mother would never say no to favor Lin Mingyue, but this was a path the Queen Mother had chosen herself, so he hoped that she would not regret it in the end.

"Your Majesty, about Mingyue's marriage?"

The Queen Mother seemed to sense something as well, and she had to fight for something more for Lin Mingyue.

"Just let the Queen Mother decide. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

The Queen Mother watched Xie Lan leave, but her heart was in turmoil. She understood what Xie Lan's words meant, and she also knew that she could no longer act as willfully as before.

But what she knew more clearly was that her love for Lin Mingyue would never change.

Xie Lan returned to her own bedroom, and it would be a lie to say she didn't feel disappointed.

It is really ridiculous to think that his mother gave up her own son for a granddaughter.

However, the empress dowager will not be able to interfere in his affairs in the future, and he can also bring Sheng Rao to the palace directly without having to consider the empress dowager's feelings, which is also good.

Xie Lan now can't wait to see Sheng Rao, hoping that her depressed mood can be comforted by seeing Sheng Rao.

Xie Lan changed into casual clothes, gave some instructions to the servants around her, and then secretly left the palace with the secret guards.

After leaving the palace, Xie Lan rode his horse at full speed, galloping all the way to the direction of the two people's farm.

The sound of horse hooves was rapid and firm, crossing the quiet country road, and Xie Lan's heart became more and more anxious as the horse galloped.

Sheng Rao's figure kept appearing in his mind. She was like a bright light in his heart, always bringing him warmth and comfort no matter when and where.

As the sky gradually darkens, the afterglow of the setting sun fills the earth, covering everything with a golden coat.

Xie Lan's horse finally arrived at Zhuangzi's gate.

He jumped off the horse, entered his own farm, and ran all the way to his yard.

His yard was separated from Sheng Rao's yard by a wall.

Before Sheng Rao's parents came to the manor, he could enter through the main gate of Sheng Rao's manor without any scruples to see Sheng Rao.

But it’s not possible now. Sheng Rao’s parents are at her farm, and Sheng Rao has just divorced. It’s not possible for him, a stranger, to visit and disturb them rashly.

So now Xie Lan can only secretly climb over the wall to see Sheng Rao.

Xie Lan had already asked the secret guards to inquire next door. Sheng Rao was alone in her own yard at this time, while Sheng's father and mother were in another yard in the manor.

Xie Lan nimbly jumped over the wall in the yard and came to Sheng Rao's yard.

At this time, Hongxiao was the only one guarding the entire yard.

Xie Lan avoided Hong Xiao's sight and sneaked into Sheng Rao's room.