The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control Chapter 223 - 222: The Best Thing

The new emperor didn’t attend the early morning court session.

This is the first ti such a situation has happened.

At this critical juncture, logically speaking, unless the emperor is dull and incompetent, he wouldn’t neglect the affairs of the court.

Court officials speculate that it must be due to the emperor’s ill health; hence, he did sothing absurd for the first ti.

Others might not know the new emperor’s whereabouts, but the Empress Dowager knows he’s not in the palace at all.

It was previously agreed to bring Mingzhu into the palace to nurture her pregnancy, but now Mingzhu hasn’t appeared, and the emperor has also disappeared.

There’s no need to think; it’s evident that the two are together.

Either sothing happened to Mingzhu.

Or... he has so other intentions!

As soone who has experienced this, the Empress Dowager can understand her son’s feelings.

He holds power, standing at the peak of authority. How could he tolerate that the woman he loves doesn’t belong to him?

Yet, in one’s lifeti, it’s not just about love and romance.

Since one seeks power, one can’t afford to be foolish!

Just as she was about to send soone to investigate the emperor’s whereabouts, a palace attendant announced, "Empress Dowager, the emperor is here."

Upon hearing this, a bright figure draped in imperial yellow strode in.

"Your son greets Mother Empress."

The Empress Dowager fixed her gaze on his face, which showed no difference from usual.

She raised her hand, signaling the palace attendants inside to withdraw.

She reprimanded coldly, "Why aren’t you attending court? Do you want the officials to impeach you?"

The new emperor remained unchanged in expression, "Your son won’t delay important matters. Today’s visit is to inform you of sothing; please don’t let it slip."

The Empress Dowager’s eyelids twitched, sensing sothing was amiss.

"Is it related to Mingzhu?"

"Yes."

Her gaze beca probing as she looked at the new emperor, "Did you do sothing foolish?"

The new emperor pursed his lips, saying nothing.

He wasn’t sure whether it counted as foolishness.

At that mont, Mingzhu was trembling in fear, as if trapped in a nightmare.

But he also had to admit that he harbored selfish motives.

The new emperor remained silent, causing a pang of worry in the Empress Dowager’s heart.

In urgency, she said, "Hurry up and clarify!"

"Mingzhu has lost a segnt of her mory."

The Empress Dowager’s eyes turned tense from confusion, "How could she lose her mory for no reason? Did sothing happen?"

The new emperor nodded, "She was kidnapped by rebels and got injured."

He succinctly explained the situation, "Xiao Feiyun’s death cannot be announced for the ti being; when needed, it may be used to deceive the rebels."

Knowing the details of General Ji’s death, the Empress Dowager harbors deep hatred towards the rebels, wishing she could grind their bones to ashes.

Through gritted teeth, she said, "Death is too lenient for him!"

The Empress Dowager’s emotions were sowhat agitated.

The new emperor was puzzled, aware that Mother Empress liked Mingzhu, yet her reaction seed excessive.

He spun the Jade Ring without delving deeper into the underlying reasons.

"Mingzhu’s kidnapping must not be leaked. If anyone from the Duke Mansion inquires, just say she’s in your palace; the turmoil outside hasn’t settled, so she can’t leave the palace."

"Your son knows you dislike being disturbed and has already ordered not to let any Xie Family mbers enter the palace gates."

The injured gold was also brought to the Empress Dowager’s palace.

Having her there helps to conceal a bit.

The Empress Dowager realized the situation and stared straight at the new emperor’s eyes, "Are you planning to hide her?"

The new emperor didn’t answer.

He himself didn’t know how the road ahead should be walked.

If he still wants Mingzhu, here’s a perfect opportunity.

He could find a way for her to fake her death and then enter the palace under a new identity.

For him, this wouldn’t be a difficult task.

But he’s afraid that should Mingzhu one day regain her mory, she would co to hate him.

Moreover, he shares many years of brotherly friendship with Ah Zhen; reaching that step ans completely breaking ties.

Not to ntion at present, he still needs Ah Zhen to help stabilize the empire.

Even without warfare, he couldn’t decisively wield a knife against Ah Zhen’s back.

Tied together by interests, but the years of affection were genuine.

Seeing the new emperor’s inner turmoil, the Empress Dowager knew he truly had his sights set on Mingzhu.

She coldly reminded him, "Don’t be foolish; Xie Yunzhen won’t let go."

The new emperor is well aware of Xie Yunzhen’s temperant.

Even if soone presented Mingzhu’s "death" to him, he wouldn’t believe it or rest with the matter.

Pressing against his forehead, "In any case, don’t let anything slip."

The Empress Dowager, exasperated, said, "There are no walls in the world so imperable to wind."

"Then keep it hidden for as long as possible."

As long as he hasn’t made a decision, Mingzhu cannot be exposed to the world again.

The Empress Dowager earnestly advised, "If you really like her, co next year’s selection, choose a few beauties who resemble her, and let them enter the palace, rather than dishearten the ritorious officials."

All the reasoning made sense to the new emperor.

He also thought about not disturbing Mingzhu and Ah Zhen’s lives.

Perhaps it was the inherent flaws within him that were acting up; seeing the opportunity, he couldn’t let go.

The Empress Dowager closely observed her son’s deanor, finally offering a reminder, "The Empress has your flesh and blood; bringing Mingzhu into the palace, how should they coexist?"

"Mingzhu wouldn’t threaten her Empress position."

The affairs of the front and rear palaces are deeply connected; provided Mrs. Wei doesn’t step out of line, he wouldn’t dethrone the Empress.

The Empress Dowager scoffed coldly, "If you could disregard everything and place the Empress seat in front of Mingzhu, then I might say you truly love Mingzhu; not long after the situation stabilizes, I would support you in being a bit capricious for once."

"But in reality, it isn’t so; since you can allow her to be wronged and to be overshadowed by another woman, it proves you don’t love her that much."

"Perhaps it’s her beauty and gentle temperant, or maybe because her husband is Xie Yunzhen, who could stir emotions in such a cold-hearted man; she must possess exceptional qualities... all these reasons piqued your interest in her."

"In the vast realm, won who are both talented and beautiful are countless; today you’re interested in Mingzhu, tomorrow you might be interested in Li Mingzhu."

"There’s inherently little love involved, so why shake a prosperous empire for the sake of a woman?"

The Empress Dowager has always believed that if one truly loves a woman, one would certainly offer her the best things.

The Empress position, along with the emperor’s affection, can coexist.

Since this couldn’t be done, then earnestly pursue interests without always being entangled in love.

Love and affection are fleeting; since it isn’t imperative to have her, why cause such a commotion?

The more the new emperor listened, the grimr his expression beca.

There was also a trace of subtly noticeable embarrassnt, quickly flashing through his deep eyes.

After a mont of silence, he suddenly laughed.

"You’re right; to love soone ans to offer them the best, once the situation is settled, I’ll make her Empress, what do you say?"

The Empress Dowager was slightly stunned, "You’re crazy!"

The new emperor hadn’t gone mad, "You spoke repeatedly on behalf of her, so why are you unwilling when she is to beco Empress?"

Regarding this son, the Crown Prince has always been reassuring.

Unexpectedly upon encountering Mingzhu, he seed possessed, increasingly losing his steadiness.

Secretly thinking, could it be that Ji Family mbers are fated to harm their mother and child?

Otherwise, when Yinli first t Mingzhu, she was already married, so how did she still stir the boy’s heart?

"Don’t even think about it!"

For now, the new emperor was rely speaking in jest.

Should Mrs. Wei remain faultless, he wouldn’t dethrone the Empress without reason.