diskusbooks Chapter 139 Since that's the case, then let's reinstate General Chu to his position.
Chapter 139 Since that's the case, then let's reinstate General Chu to his position.
Li Mo'er was so frightened by the Empress's threatening tone that her legs went weak. She hurriedly got up from her seat, but she couldn't stand steadily. Her whole body went limp and she almost knelt on the ground.
The fifth prince, who was standing nearby, saw this and quickly reached out to support her.
The Empress's eyes flashed with surprise when she saw the Fifth Prince's actions.
You should know that her Huan'er would never take the initiative to help others, let alone a woman.
Li Mo'er steadied herself and forced a calm demeanor.
"Your Majesty, if I could divorce my husband now and marry another, then in the future..."
The Empress's expression changed upon hearing Li Mo'er's words; she knew what Li Mo'er meant.
It was simply a way of telling her that if she was forced to marry the Fifth Prince, she would divorce him.
"Your Majesty, the King of Chu requests an audience."
A sharp announcement came from outside the door, interrupting Li Mo'er's next words.
If she were to actually say it and offend the Empress, she would naturally not let Li Mo'er off easily.
King of Chu?
It's Chu Xiaohuan. What's he doing here?
Li Mo'er's mind was in turmoil. She was worried that Chu Xiaohuan's visit to the palace must mean he knew she had been invited in.
If Shen Zicen knew that he had entered the palace, given his temper, who knows what kind of trouble he would cause.
In fact, Li Mo'er guessed correctly. At the palace gate, Shen Zicen had a fight with the guards. If Chu Xiaohuan hadn't been there, they would have arrested Shen Zicen.
"Young Master Shen, calm down."
Chu Xiaohuan pulled Shen Zicen away from the doorway to prevent him from accidentally rushing in.
Shen Zicen swung her arm, shaking off his hand, her eyes bloodshot and red.
"Calm down! How can I calm down?"
Shen Zicen yelled at Chu Xiaohuan. Although he knew that this matter had nothing to do with Chu Xiaohuan, he just couldn't control himself.
"Mo'er, she's in danger inside. She has no peace of mind; she'll..."
As she spoke, Shen Zicen covered her face and wept.
Chu Xiaohuan really wanted to tell him that with the Fifth Prince around, Li Mo'er would be safe.
However, seeing Shen Zicen's state, Chu Xiaohuan thought for a moment and then spoke up.
"You wait outside, I'll go in and take a look."
Chu Xiaohuan was worried, so he handed Shen Zicen over to the coachman before going to the palace to find Li Mo'er.
Chu Xiaohuan walked in with his head held high and chest out. Although he was no longer a general, he still held the title of King of Chu.
"Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress."
Chu Xiaohuan bowed slightly to the Empress, glancing at Li Mo'er out of the corner of his eye.
When she saw the Fifth Prince supporting Li Mo'er's arm, her pupils contracted, and she quickly looked away.
Was he late? Had everything been planned?
"Xiao Huan, you've come at the right time. Do you think Lady Li and Huan'er are a good match?"
Chu Xiaohuan suppressed the bitterness in his heart and replied respectfully but without emotion, "A good match."
"Chu Xiaohuan, you..."
Li Mo'er's voice stopped abruptly because she saw the Empress's warning look in her eyes.
"Li Mo'er, look, even the King of Chu thinks you two are a good match, so the marriage is settled."
With a "thud," Li Mo'er knelt on the ground, her knees hitting the cold floor, but she felt no pain at all.
"Please, Your Majesty..."
Seeing that Li Mo'er was about to refuse, the Fifth Prince quickly spoke up to stop her. He hadn't expected that Li Mo'er would dare to defy the imperial decree.
"Mother, let us get to know each other first. I'm not even sure I'll take a liking to her yet!"
Seeing the Fifth Prince's shy expression, the Empress wanted to make a decision, but since Huan'er had made the request, she wouldn't refuse.
"Your Majesty..."
Chu Xiaohuan was about to say something when the Empress raised her hand to stop him.
"Then it's settled. Li Mo'er will stay in the palace for the time being and spend more time with Huan'er."
"Your Majesty, my husband is about to give birth, we cannot..."
"It all depends on you. If you decide to marry Huan'er, you'll see him tomorrow, but if..."
The empress lowered her eyes, making it impossible to see the expression on her face.
Li Mo'er lowered her head. She absolutely could not divorce her husband, but now she had no way to leave the palace.
Before Li Mo'er had even left, she heard the Empress give further instructions to Chu Xiaohuan.
"Xiao Huan, you are no longer a general, and you can no longer enter or leave this palace at will."
"Yes, Queen."
Looking at Chu Xiaohuan, Li Mo'er seemed to have become much more dejected in an instant, and her heart ached.
Yes, the once spirited general is gone; now he is just an idle King of Chu.
Since her fate is already sealed, why not give him a hand now?
Li Mo'er paused in her steps as she walked out, then turned around and knelt down.
"Please, Your Majesty, reinstate General Chu to his former position."
"Oh~"
The empress still didn't look up; she stared at the ring on her hand and asked casually.
"Li Mo'er, are you ordering me around? What's your stance on this, asking me to reinstate him?"
For some reason, Li Mo'er didn't sense that the Empress was angry, but she was so nervous that cold sweat broke out on her back.
She knew the Empress wanted her to admit she was on the side of the prince consort, but she…
"This humble citizen stands on the side of the common people, representing countless people, and requests that you reinstate General Chu's position. General Chu has killed countless enemies on the battlefield..."
Li Mo'er's voice trembled, but she still managed to express her thoughts, which were the wishes of the people.
The Empress rubbed her brow, no longer in the mood to listen. "In that case, reinstate General Chu to his post."