The Tale of the Imprisoned Consort - Chapter 170, Imprisonment

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"Ruo'er!" Emperor Xu Li pulled Ming Ruo into his arms tightly, carefully protecting her belly. Only after confirming that she was alright did he turn his gaze to Duanmu Yun. His expression was indifferent, neither angry nor pleased, and he simply asked softly, "When did Minister Duanmu return to the capital? Even I didn't know."
Duanmu Yun closed his eyes, lowered his head, and did not answer.
"Your Majesty, Duanmu Yun has suffered two defeats in a row. After returning to the capital, he not only failed to come to see Your Majesty immediately, but also broke into the inner palace and killed the Third Prince! His heart is despicable, his heart is despicable!"
Mingruo suddenly looked up at the man who was speaking so vehemently. He was dressed in a python robe and looked like a high-ranking official, but his words were so ruthless that they seemed to be kicking someone when they were down. But she dared not speak. No one knew Emperor Xuli's thoughts better than her. It would be better for her to turn a blind eye than to plead for him. Perhaps there was still room for maneuver.
"So, according to Minister Luo's opinion, I should punish Minister Duanmu?"
His ambiguous smile made it impossible to discern his thoughts, and Lord Luo could only lower his head in bewilderment: "Your Majesty, I dare not, but General Duanmu made a pledge before this expedition, promising to atone with his life if he fails to return victorious! Moreover, he killed the Third Prince! The previous defeat cost the First Prince his life, and this time he has also lost the Third Prince. Even if he had made great contributions before, His Majesty will not forgive him! Even if His Majesty forgives him, the people of the world will not forgive him!" As he spoke, he became agitated again, clenching his fists and gritting his teeth, as if Duanmu Yun had some deep-seated hatred for him.
Emperor Xu Li raised an eyebrow, a faint smile playing on his lips. He pulled Ming Ruo down to sit, casually picked up a slice of pear and put it into her mouth, then turned his gaze to Duanmu Yun: "Minister Duanmu, do you have anything to say?"
Duanmu Yun gazed deeply at Mingruo and said in a deep voice, "...This subordinate confesses his guilt."
Mingruo's hands clenched into fists. She stiffly opened her mouth and took a bite of the pear that Xulidi had put to her lips. It was sweet and juicy, but she only felt bitterness in her heart.
"Oh?" Emperor Xuli raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"So, Minister Duanmu has no words to exonerate himself?"
Duanmu Yun nodded, but Mingruo grabbed Emperor Xuli's wrist: "Your Majesty!... Your Majesty, I have something to say."
He put down the pear, then picked up a bright red plum, took a bite, and then, using the marks of his teeth, brought it to Mingruo's lips. Seeing her obediently nibbling on it, he said, "My beloved consort, please speak freely."
He called her "beloved concubine"... which meant he was truly unhappy. She called him "Your Majesty" and referred to herself as "your humble servant," and he played along. Mingruo nervously swallowed, about to speak, when Emperor Xuli's fingers had already touched her lips, wiping away the bright red fluid. She obediently tilted her head back, and only after he had wiped it clean did she stammer, "General Duanmu... General Duanmu killed the Third Prince by mistake while trying to save me. Your Majesty, you know the Third Prince's lustful nature. General Duanmu killed him... it was truly unavoidable. I beg you—I beg Your Majesty to show leniency." Her small hand climbed up Emperor Xuli's wrist, Mingruo looked up at him with eyes as clear as autumn water, "Although General Duanmu committed a grave crime, considering his past military achievements, he truly doesn't deserve to die. Besides... besides, our child is about to be born, and it wouldn't be good to see bloodshed before his birth."
After speaking, she looked at Emperor Xuli with trepidation. He had no expression, but he held absolute power. After a long while, he pulled her onto his lap and said calmly, "The little prince is about to be born, so we will do as my beloved consort says. Guards, come here."
"Your servant is here."
"Throw Duanmu Yun into the Heavenly Prison and imprison him for life..." he trailed off, his tone cold and ruthless.
"You are not allowed to come out."
Every word struck Mingruo's heart like a hammer blow. Life is nothing more than the pursuit of wealth, fame, and fortune. In death, nothing is brought into this world and nothing is taken away. But if one could avoid death, of course, that would be best. With death, there is still hope. She held back the tears welling in her eyes, daring not to utter a sound, burying her head in Emperor Xuli's chest, her hands tightly gripping his clothes, afraid to speak, afraid to cry, not even daring to glance at Duanmu Yun.
Her father has now granted her request, but who knows what might happen in the future? The only way for her to save him is to keep her distance from Duanmu Yun.
She listened to the guards' footsteps getting closer and closer, then further and further away, until she could no longer hear them.
A slender finger lifted her chin, and Emperor Xuli looked into her eyes, somewhat surprised: "Ruo'er didn't cry?" Undeniably, he was very happy.
Mingruo was forced to look at him, her heart aching terribly. Yet he was still teasing her. She endured it for a long time, but finally couldn't hold back any longer. She opened her small mouth and bit down hard on Xu Lidi's wrist with her tiny white teeth, until she tasted the metallic tang of iron. Xu Lidi didn't speak, letting her bite, but the smile in his eyes deepened. When Mingruo had bitten enough and looked up, he was about to speak when the little thing pushed him away and, leaning against the edge of the stone table, began to vomit violently.
Emperor Xu Li was heartbroken and quickly fetched tea for her to rinse her mouth. Ming Ruo used his hand to wash away the odor from her mouth, looking at him with disgust. Emperor Xu Li naturally understood what her gaze meant, and could only sigh, "Blood is inherently a foul-smelling substance, it's normal for you to feel nauseous when you smell it."
Then you still bit me! Mingruo glared at him hatefully, but after a while she softened. Seeing the blood flowing from his wrist, she cupped her small hands over it again, biting her lip: "...I'm sorry."
"Compared to your pleading for him, compared to your not crying, this little injury is nothing." He kissed her cheek, not caring much about his wound, and casually took the silk handkerchief presented by the palace maid to wipe it.
"Ruo'er has not disappointed her father."
Mingruo was taken aback for a moment, noticing how messily he had tied the handkerchief. She quickly took over; her teeth were small, and although she had bled, the wound wasn't actually that big. Emperor Xuli smiled and let Mingruo clean his wound, feeling that the small bite had brought him so much comfort was well worth it. Whatever Duanmu Yun's current status in her heart was no longer important. As long as he was a little more careful, everything was under his control.
"What disappointment? Ruo'er doesn't understand."
"It's okay if you don't understand." He kissed her again, ignoring her protests as he lowered his sleeves, completely unconcerned about his own wound. His large hand hooked around her slender waist.
"Come, accompany Father to the study."
"Huh?" Mingruo was being led by him, and she hadn't quite caught up in the moment. Her big eyes were wide open, and she looked incredibly cute.
"What are you going to the Imperial Study for?"
"Instead of going to the Imperial Study, you're going back to your bedchamber?"
Mingru blinked, considered it carefully, and finally decided: "Then let's go to the Imperial Study."

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