Chapter 241: Leaving No Calamity Behind

Leaving No Calamity Behind

Gao Caiyong wore a smile. If anyone had said this before, Emperor Shuncheng would have erupted in fury. But at this moment, upon hearing it, Emperor Shuncheng said nothing, yet the usually sharp and stern eyes faintly showed an indescribable gentleness.

"Indeed, it's so similar—why didn't I notice before?"

Recalling all these years and the matters concerning himself and his son, Emperor Shuncheng couldn't help feeling sorrowful.

"Even after he turned one, I never held him... So now, thinking back, he treats me this way, and I don't blame him!"

Yes, that year when he was one, on a summer night, Noble Consort Ning, in a heated argument with Emperor Shuncheng, shouted angrily that the child was not his! From that moment, every time Emperor Shuncheng saw Yin Fengzhan, he felt an inexplicable hurt and anger. He could barely even look at him, let alone hold him.

Thus, recalling this now made Emperor Shuncheng's eyes redden. Seeing this, Gao Caiyong also wiped his eyes sympathetically, then gently soothed,

"Your Majesty, please stop dwelling on it. The matter is past. Though His Highness Prince Chen remains stubborn, from my observation he still respects you. Otherwise, with his temperament, he wouldn't have the patience to play chess with you. Rest assured, given time, I believe you and His Highness Prince Chen will gradually improve..."

"Hehe—indeed, I hope so! I have already wronged Wan'er, and have unjustly neglected him for so many years; I must not disappoint him again... sigh..."

Speaking thus, Emperor Shuncheng sighed, then lifted his hand to the nearby rail, rose, and walked to a small desk beside him.

"Therefore, there are certain matters I must attend to..."

At this point, Emperor Shuncheng's eyes flashed, and the previously gentle face suddenly took on an indescribable grimness... Sensing the sudden shift, Gao Caiyong's expression tightened, and he hurried forward.

"Your Majesty, what are you..."

Gao Caiyong was puzzled. At that moment, Emperor Shuncheng glanced at him and pursed his thin lips.

"In fact, even before the truth about Wan'er emerged, I always thought among my sons the fourth was the most outstanding! Yet at the time I was suppressed by inner demons, so I let some matters slide... Now that the truth is clear, I will certainly not repeat those mistakes!"

"Moreover, the Crown Prince is truly a fool; if I truly passed the throne to him, the Yin royal family's centuries-old legacy would be ruined! Moreover, the Crown Prince has always been at odds with the fourth son, and he is not benevolent or tolerant, so once he ascends, the first target will be the fourth son! Hence, I will never tolerate that!"

At this moment, only Emperor Shuncheng and Gao Caiyong were in the palace. Upon hearing this, even Gao Caiyong broke out in cold sweat. Reflecting on past events, he could understand the emperor's thoughts, yet he couldn't help whispering,

"Your Majesty, I am fully aware of your thoughts toward His Highness Prince Chen. But if you move against the Crown Prince, wouldn't the Empress and the Duan clan behind her..."

Gao Caiyong was uneasy. If it were only the harem's Empress Duan, it would be harmless. Yet behind Empress Duan stands the Duan clan wielding heavy troops. So if Emperor Shuncheng truly acted against the Crown Prince, the Empress and the Duan clan would certainly not cease.

At that moment, Emperor Shuncheng merely let out a cold laugh.

"Hmph! Of course I know! But don't forget, when I appointed the Empress's son as Crown Prince, it wasn't willingly. Had the Duan clan not constantly pressured me, would I have done so?! Back then I endured for the greater good, but now I can no longer tolerate it! Know that I must not leave any disaster for the fourth son. Otherwise, I would be dead, and even in the nine springs below, I would have no face before Wan'er!"

"However, you have a point. Acting rashly is impossible. Yet some preparatory work must still be done..."

Speaking, Emperor Shuncheng squinted, then looked up at Gao Caiyong.

"Prepare the brush and ink!"

"Umm... yes!"

Gao Caiyong didn't know exactly what the emperor intended, but respectfully replied and hurried away. In a short while he returned with brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, laid them before Emperor Shuncheng, and began grinding the ink.

For a moment, the vast palace fell silent. After Gao Caiyong prepared the ink, Emperor Shuncheng paused briefly, then lifted his brush and began writing directly!

Emperor Shuncheng's strokes were forceful, and as dragon- and phoenix-like characters unfurled on the xuan paper, Gao Caiyong's eyes widened in growing horror.

"Your... Your Majesty... are you... are you about to depose..."

Gao Caiyong had thought that, given Emperor Shuncheng's temperament, after the truth emerged he wouldn't be too harsh on Yin Fengzhan. Yet he didn't expect the emperor to directly, outright depose the Crown Prince!

And he acted so swiftly, leaving no room for the other side!

Thus, watching Emperor Shuncheng complete the decree, his heart was filled with dread. After the final character was penned, the emperor slightly pursed his lips and set the brush aside.

"I have said I will not leave any aftermath for the fourth son! Not a single one!"

Speaking, Emperor Shuncheng glanced at the written document, then rose again, walked slowly to the small desk where he had previously played chess with Yin Fengzhan, his gaze flicking to the letter Nie Jinxuan had handed him, and his previously grim face now showed an indescribable fierce and snarling expression.

"Moreover, this is only the first step! Afterwards I will, one by one, slowly eliminate them! Otherwise I cannot quell the hatred in my heart!"

When he finished speaking, Emperor Shuncheng seized the letter, gripping it tightly in his hand...

No one knows what Emperor Shuncheng intends. Meanwhile, Nie Jinxuan, having left the palace, intended to return to the Nie residence, but Yin Fengzhan forcibly took her back to Chen Wangfu.

Seeing Yin Fengzhan's savage demeanor, Nie Jinxuan felt conflicted inside, yet couldn't help to complain outwardly,

"Fengzhan, is this alright?"

Nie Jinxuan whispered softly, a smile at the corner of her mouth. Upon hearing this, Yin Fengzhan seized her, dragged her into the room, pressed her against the door, and immediately kissed her!

Yin Fengzhan's kiss was passionate and fiery. Nie Jinxuan was stunned for a moment, then instantly reached out and embraced him!

At once, receiving Nie Jinxuan's silent invitation in his arms, Yin Fengzhan grew even more ferocious and lifted her, striding toward the bed...

**A spark ignited, then burned through the entire night... **

……

In the morning, sunlight filtered through the lattice windows, spilling into the room, bathing it in gold.

At that moment, lying on the bed, Nie Jinxuan's eyelashes fluttered slightly, then she slowly awoke. The instant she opened her eyes, she couldn't help but see a bare, luminous chest.

She was startled at first, then pursed a smile, looked up at the man before her, slowly extended a small hand, and gently traced his chest...

She played happily, one stroke after another. Suddenly, a sound rang from above.

"What are you doing?"

The voice was low, with a hoarse edge. Hearing it, Nie Jinxuan instantly withdrew her hand, but at that moment the man in front of her seized her.

"Did a bad deed, so you run?!"

Actually, Yin Fengzhan had already woken up, but then noticed Nie Jinxuan being restless, so he pretended to sleep again. Yet this fellow kept becoming more dishonest, so Yin Fengzhan...

At that moment, being caught in the act, Nie Jinxuan's face flushed, then she couldn't help glowering at Yin Fengzhan.

"Who ran? I just didn't want to play!"

Nie Jinxuan's words were assertive. Hearing this, Yin Fengzhan was slightly startled, then rolled over and pinned her beneath him.

"Don't want to play? But I want to play now!"

He reached down, stroked the snow‑white flesh beneath, then lowered his head to kiss her lips. At the same time, he applied slight pressure, spread her legs, then lifted...

"Hmm..."

She couldn't help a soft sigh, and that supple sound stirred Yin Fengzhan, who then moved unabashedly!

Early in the morning, they had another passionate encounter. After a short rest, Yin Fengzhan still savored the lingering taste, but at that moment Nie Jinxuan slapped him away and forcibly pulled him out of bed!

Thus, under Nie Jinxuan's insistence, Yin Fengzhan, though reluctant, put on his clothes. Afterwards the two washed up and then began breakfast.

The breakfast wasn't lavish, but each dish was exquisite. At this moment, after fixing her appearance, Nie Jinxuan also walked over from the dressing table. Xiao Xiu, standing nearby, couldn't help but smile, and after Nie Jinxuan sat down, he directly brought a small bowl to her and said

"Miss, this is the fish and meat porridge that Auntie Li from the kitchen personally prepared for you this morning, said it's good for your health, please have a taste~!"

Xiao Xiu smiled sweetly as he spoke, then lifted the lid of the bowl. Instantly a fragrant and delicious aroma wafted out. Yet at that moment, Nie Jinxuan, who was sitting beside Yin Fengzhan, couldn't help but frown, and immediately began to vomit!

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