ebookland Chapter 390
Chapter 390
Zhu Jingchen did not understand. Everything was perfectly fine, so why was this Xu Heming suddenly threatening to go on strike again?If Xu Heming refused to do these things, where was he supposed to find another official as capable as Xu Heming to handle them?
Besides, even if such a person did appear, he wouldn't feel at ease.
The most urgent matter at hand was to figure out why Xu Heming wanted to wash his hands of everything and quit.
If Your Majesty does not agree to my request, I will not rise, Xu Heming remained kneeling, showing not the slightest intention of getting up.
It seemed exactly as he said: if the Emperor did not agree, he would not get up.
Get up first and tell me, who has given you grief? I will vent your anger for you! Zhu Jingchen, terrified that Xu Heming would truly quit, hastily promised.
Will Your Majesty truly stand up for me? Xu Heming looked at Zhu Jingchen with a face full of disbelief.
Zhu Jingchen was angered by Xu Heming's look.
He was the Emperor of the State of Lannuo, he still had that much majesty. Why did Xu Heming think he couldn't do it?
The more Zhu Jingchen thought about it, the angrier he became. He looked as though he was ready to dig that person out, give them a good talking to, and prove whether he could do it or not.
Your Majesty, Her Majesty the Empress has arrived! At this moment, Eunuch Liu saw the Empress outside the hall and quickly spoke up.
For some reason, he felt that the Empress's visit was related to Prince An.
He especially noticed that beside the Empress were the Second Miss Cheng and Miss Li.
One must know that Miss Li was Prince An's fiancee.
Perhaps Miss Li knew why Prince An wanted to quit.
Thinking this, Eunuch Liu quickly reminded Zhu Jingchen.
Zhu Jingchen looked up and also saw the Empress, Li Zhiwei, and Cheng Qingli outside the hall.
Hurry and invite the Empress in! For some reason, Zhu Jingchen actually felt a sense of relief.
Xu Heming was not surprised that the Empress would come over at this time.
But regarding today's matter, if the Emperor did not give him an explanation, he truly could no longer focus on handling other errands for the Emperor.
The Emperor had arranged his wedding date without even notifying him. Who knew what the Emperor's intentions were?
Xu Heming was simply angry.
But right now, he just wouldn't say it. He wanted to see when this Zhu Jingchen would remember it himself.
I pay my respects to Your Majesty! The Empress did not seem to sense the strange atmosphere in the hall, gracefully bowing to Zhu Jingchen.
We pay our respects to Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor! Long, long live the Emperor!
Li Zhiwei and Cheng Qingli also quickly bowed to Zhu Jingchen.
Empress, you have come at the perfect time! Zhu Jingchen quickly greeted the Empress.
Were Your Majesty and Prince An discussing something important? Have I come at a bad time? the Empress asked deliberately, looking at Xu Heming kneeling to the side.
However, the Empress was very clear about Xu Heming's weight in the Emperor's heart, so she didn't think Xu Heming had done something he shouldn't have.
She just found it strange. Could it be that Xu Heming was being punished to kneel because the Emperor hadn't notified him of his wedding date?
But shouldn't that be the Emperor's fault?
You came at exactly the right time! Exactly the right time! Zhu Jingchen said hastily.
Oh, Qingli is here too! Zhu Jingchen said with a forced laugh when he saw Cheng Qingli.
Li Zhiwei stood to the side. She thought that after the Emperor and Xu Heming finished talking, she would muster her courage and ask why the Emperor had granted the wedding date but hadn't notified them.
Or was the wedding date not yet set?
However, seeing Xu Heming being punished to kneel, she felt somewhat worried. Could Xu Heming have done something to anger the Emperor?
Emperor Brother-in-law, has Prince An committed some offense? Although Cheng Qingli was also a bit afraid of Zhu Jingchen, she was the most suitable person to ask questions at this moment. For the sake of her good sister, she could only sacrifice herself to ask.
Prince An, aren't you going to get up? Otherwise, others will think I am punishing you! Zhu Jingchen laughed awkwardly twice, then quickly said to Xu Heming, who was still kneeling below him.
If Your Majesty does not agree to my request, I will not rise! Xu Heming still showed no intention of getting up.
No, what is the meaning of this? Even if you want to quit, you should have a proper reason, right? Zhu Jingchen's face did not look good. He felt that Xu Heming was deliberately embarrassing him.
Otherwise, why wouldn't he get up even after all the coaxing? He just refused to work. What did this mean?
Did he think that apart from him, there was no one else available?
Zhu Jingchen looked at Xu Heming with dissatisfaction, even a hint of threat!
After all, he was the Emperor, not so easily coerced.
If he wanted Xu Heming's life, it would be very simple.
Your Majesty, Prince An is your right-hand man! Hearing this, the Empress quickly advised.
After all, if the Emperor really punished Prince An today, the one who would regret it later would only be the Emperor himself.
Hmph, I think I have just given him too much face! Zhu Jingchen said with a face full of displeasure.
Otherwise, why would Xu Heming push his luck like this?
Prince An, if you have something on your mind, why not speak directly to His Majesty? His Majesty will surely uphold justice for you! The Empress sighed. Although she guessed the reason why Xu Heming was doing this, since he wouldn't say it now, it wasn't her place to say it either.
She could only urge Xu Heming to speak up first.
Although the Emperor might not admit his mistake, a stalemate like this was not a solution.
Li Zhiwei looked at Xu Heming beside her and now also guessed why he was doing this.
Your Majesty, I am bold, but there is a matter I wish to ask Your Majesty! Li Zhiwei gritted her teeth. She did not want Xu Heming to ruin his future.
Without a second thought, she knelt down and spoke to Zhu Jingchen seated above.
At this moment, Li Zhiwei's palms were sweating. After all, she was just the daughter of a merchant; this was her first time boldly questioning the Emperor.
She was also afraid that if she did something wrong, the Emperor would give an order and her head would roll.
But regarding today's matter, she had to ask clearly.
Zhiwei, you don't need to get involved in this!
Xu Heming frowned. He hadn't expected Li Zhiwei to step forward at this moment.
The Emperor heavily relied on him, so if he jumped out, the Emperor wouldn't make things too difficult for him. But Li Zhiwei was different.
What does Miss Li wish to ask? Zhu Jingchen frowned at the two of them. Why did he feel like a foolish tyrant trying to break up a pair of lovers?
I heard that Prince An is to be married on the sixth of next month. May I ask when Your Majesty will issue a decree to dissolve my engagement to Prince An? Li Zhiwei said very seriously.
Why would you dissolve the engagement just because Prince An is getting married? Zhu Jingchen looked at Li Zhiwei in confusion. Could it be that Miss Li didn't want to marry Prince An?
Your Majesty, I do not wish to be Prince An's concubine! Li Zhiwei bit her lip, thought for a long time, and finally told the truth.
Zhu Jingchen was stunned for a moment. He didn't understand who had told Li Zhiwei that she was going to be Prince An's concubine?