Chapter 426 - 188: Did She Bother Him Again?
Yun Wanyao certainly won’t be without suitors. Even if the Emperor is unmoved, Yun Wanye has other backup choices.
But now, the most suitable candidate in his heart has already approached voluntarily, so he no longer needs to mention the backup candidates.
On the contrary, he feels at ease using this to scare Yun Zheng.
As parents, even if they have boundless power and can support their children for a lifetime, they never wish to see their children alone in old age.
"Yao’er definitely won’t be without a husband."
Yun Zheng glared at him, feeling extremely restless.
If he had known it would be like this, he wouldn’t have agreed to the late Emperor years ago to promise Yao’er to that kid Mo Yuanhao, making things so troublesome now.
Ending the engagement is not an option, nor is keeping it.
"You brat, have your airheaded ideas gotten the best of you? Sulking all day long, and you don’t even spare your own sister. How could I have a son like you?"
What kind of brother would plot to put his own sister in another man’s bed?
Probably only this scoundrel could pull such a stunt.
The more Yun Zheng looks at this kid, the more he finds him annoying, regretting he didn’t send him back to the military camp earlier.
Keeping him at home, being restless is one thing, but to let such crooked ideas involve the Emperor and his own sister is just infuriating.
"..."
The scolding is really quite unpleasant, Yun Wanye rubbed his nose, looking embarrassed.
After a moment, he muttered quietly, "Father didn’t say that earlier, Father even said I was Da Wu Country’s greatest benefactor. Why change sides so quickly..."
Yun Zheng: "..."
This brat dares to bring it up; he said that because he didn’t know this scoundrel’s target was Yao’er.
"In father’s eyes, it’s fine for other daughters to enter the palace, but when it comes to your daughter, it’s not okay. Your daughter is a daughter, aren’t other daughters human too?"
Yun Wanye continued to mutter softly.
Yun Zheng: "..."
How could it be the same?
What do other daughters have to do with him? What he cares about is his own daughter, of course.
"If all fathers in the world thought like you do, why would the Emperor even need an Empress? Da Wu Country might as well not have a Crown Prince. Whoever ascends the throne should prepare to end their days alone."
"Anyway, the Imperial Palace is no place for women. It’s unsuitable. So whoever becomes Emperor, should prepare to remain single, and if not, might as well appoint a male Empress."
Yun Zheng: "..."
Listening to Yun Wanye’s ramblings, Yun Zheng’s mouth twitched, his face turning intolerably dark.
"Shut up, you brat, this is getting more and more outrageous."
What’s this about the Emperor remaining single, or appointing a male Empress? Listen to this heresy!
If this were to reach the Emperor’s ears, wouldn’t he send someone to chop this brat down overnight?
He merely doesn’t wish Yao’er to enter the palace; how did it become about the Emperor ending his days alone or appointing a male Empress?
What’s this brat thinking about all day in that reckless head of his?
"I was just stating facts, Father just doesn’t listen to reason anymore."
Yun Wanye weakly retorted, then reluctantly shut his mouth.
And Yun Zheng, ultimately did not rush into the palace overnight to bring Yun Wanyao out.
Firstly, Yun Wanye kept an eye on him, forbidding him from causing trouble.
Secondly, after a long delay, if the Emperor truly wanted to do something, he would have done it already, and even if he went to the palace now, it would be too late.
As for the third point, his mind is currently a mess, filled with those ramblings from Yun Wanye.
Though those words are unpleasant to hear, they are truths, and Yun Zheng suddenly doesn’t know what to do, he needs to calm down.
Fenghua Palace.
Mo Yuanlin had someone bring a gold-embroidered silk fabric, and in a moment, drafted the imperial edict for annulling the engagement, making two copies, and forcefully stamped them with his seal.
Once the ink dried, he carefully read it over, then handed it to the unparalleled graceful young lady beside the desk.
"The edict is ready, would Miss Yun like to take a look?"
Ever since Mo Yuanlin mentioned drafting the edict, Yun Wanyao had been in a daze, only coming to her senses upon hearing this. She respectfully accepted the light gold scroll with both hands.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
She solemnly expressed her thanks, then opened the silk scroll, where lines of vigorous, flowing script met her eyes.
’By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Yun Wanyao, daughter of Duke Ning, has specially requested to annul the engagement with King Qi;
After seven years of engagement, King Qi still fails to capture Yun Wanyao’s heart, indicating that this engagement is not a good match.
I am not willing to force anyone, therefore, I approve Yun Wanyao’s request to annul the engagement with King Qi, henceforth, no longer related in marriage, so decreed.’
Though the edict content wasn’t to her liking, as long as it reached Mo Yuanhao’s hands, her engagement with him could be completely annulled.
Yun Wanyao breathed a sigh of relief, the gloom lingering in her mind dissipated entirely at that moment, and she felt relaxed.
But soon, she couldn’t help but think of Mo Yuanhao.
Would Mo Yuanhao secretly rejoice once he received this edict, or would he wish to strangle her?
Just then, a man’s deep warning voice echoed by her ear.
"Miss Yun, a ruler’s word can’t be taken lightly. The edict is written, if you wish to regret now, it’s already too late."
Yun Wanyao looked up to see his deep eyes fixed on her, filled with emotions she couldn’t understand, but she vaguely felt he seemed somewhat displeased.
Had she upset him again?
Yun Wanyao shrank her body, closed the imperial decree, and weakly said, "Replying, replying to the Emperor, this humble daughter never intended to regret."
"That’s for the best."
His tone seemed much improved, and Yun Wanyao let out a slight sigh of relief, turning her head to sneak a glance toward the door, only to see it still empty, with no sign of the person she had been waiting for.
Damn Yun Wanye, he’s still not back after all this time. Isn’t he afraid she’ll mess up and then implicate him?
Or perhaps, he already knows she’s messed up, so he fled and left her here alone?
Could it really be like that?
Yun Wanyao widened her eyes, finding it hard to believe.
Suddenly, she was picked up again.
With a slap, startled, the imperial decree fell to the ground, yet neither of them bothered to glance at it.
Yun Wanyao turned her head and saw Mo Yuanlin holding her, his dark eyes watching her with interest.
"What are you looking at?"
"Em, Emperor..."
Yun Wanyao stiffened her body, her little face puckered as if ready to cry.
She was wrong; she shouldn’t have tried to seduce the Emperor, but the Emperor clearly knew she had ulterior motives, so why was he still like this?
"What?"
He raised an eyebrow, amused at the pale-faced girl in his arms who seemed about to be frightened to tears.
Every time she saw him, it was as if a mouse had seen a cat, perhaps because back then he... left her with a psychological shadow.
Thinking of those past events, a quick flash of regret passed through Mo Yuanlin’s eyes.
He blamed himself for being dark and sinister back then, scaring her.
Yet, she was so young at the time, and though so many years had passed, she still hadn’t forgotten.
"The night is very late, this humble daughter should go home now, and also why isn’t my second brother back yet? This humble daughter worries he might have fallen into the privy, this humble daughter wants to find him."
Yun Wanyao tried to smile, but in reality, she was scared and panicked, her mind muddled, almost losing the ability to think.
Mo Yuanlin: "..."
His brow moved slightly as he strode to the bed, sitting down with her in his arms.
"Do you know why Ah Yue hasn’t returned yet? He did it on purpose. Miss Yun, coming to seduce me tonight was actually his idea, wasn’t it?"
Yun Wanyao: "..."
She instinctively wanted to shake her head in denial, but before she could act, the man’s uninterested voice continued in her ear.
"Whatever he’s plotting, I can’t be bothered to care, but Miss Yun, didn’t you prepare for what might happen before trying to seduce me?"
Yun Wanyao: "..."
Prepare for what?
Everyone in Da Wu Country knows the Emperor is not close to women.
She just wanted to make a pretense to swindle two thousand taels of silver, had she known things would turn out like this, she wouldn’t have dared.
"Ah Yue might have already gone home now, leaving you in the palace, clearly intending for me to deal with you. Miss Yun, why rush to go back?"
Yun Wanyao: "..."
Damn Yun Wanye, has he really gone home already? What should she do?
Yun Wanyao felt a bit lost, internally cursing Yun Wanye and regretting covering for him. If she had known he was so bad, she should have exposed him.
"Emperor, don’t you dislike women? You won’t do anything to this humble daughter, will you?"
She lifted her head, her eyes reddening as she looked at him, filled with unease.
Hearing this, Mo Yuanlin was slightly taken aback, then curved his lips into a smile, reaching out to touch her lips.
"Who told you I don’t like women, hmm?"
"That’s what everyone says..."
Her body trembled fiercely, not feeling anything wrong, everyone said so, had he not heard?
Moreover, if he didn’t dislike women, why doesn’t he even have a concubine?
Mo Yuanlin chuckled, exasperated.
"Heh, others arrange me at their will, and Miss Yun believes it, and even arranges me to my face, Miss Yun has really grown capable."
"This humble daughter knows her mistake and will never dare to arrange the Emperor again, begging the Emperor’s forgiveness..."
Under the eaves, one must bow.
Yun Wanyao, though not very bright, could sometimes see the situation clearly. She knew there was no benefit in angering the Emperor, so she quickly and obediently admitted her mistake.
As long as she wasn’t punished, she would admit any mistake.
"If you want me to forgive, it’s not impossible, lift your head."
He squinted his eyes, enjoying teasing her, knowing she feared him, yet unable to resist wanting to scare her.
The innate bad nature of a man was undeniably revealed at this moment.
Yun Wanyao trembled as she lifted her head, her beautiful eyes faintly red, her exquisite face showing a slight hint of fear.
Yet in the man’s eyes, she seemed like an enchanting demon beckoning his soul.
His dark eyes suddenly narrowed, his throat involuntarily dry, uncontrollably rolling, he slightly lowered his head, actively approached her, and his low voice echoed.
"Kiss me."
PS: There will be another Chapter tonight