bookcurios Chapter 164 You are the only Empress
Chapter 164 You are the only Empress
"Wan'er, are you still angry with me? What happened that day... I was truly framed... I..."
Ye Jingchu was eager to explain everything, but when the words came to her lips, she didn't know how to begin.
Just then, Dongfang Wan'er suddenly interrupted him: "Your Highness, you don't need to explain anything to Wan'er anymore; it's pointless. Besides, Mingzhu is now pregnant... In the future, I will marry into the Regent's Palace and become your sister-in-law!"
After saying that, she turned around resolutely without any hesitation and walked away with firm steps.
Watching Dongfang Wan'er's departing figure, Ye Jingchu felt as if her heart was being torn apart.
He was unwilling to lose her like this, so he shouted, "Wan'er, you must still be angry, right? That's why you deliberately said those things to provoke me. But I won't be angry. Did your uncle force you to marry him? Don't worry, after I ascend the throne, you will be my only empress!"
"Your Highness, please have some self-respect! I married Ye Jiuchen willingly, and I have long been in love with him. Therefore, please do not say such things again!"
Dongfang Wan'er stared wide-eyed at the person in front of her with a suspicious look, thinking to herself: Could it be that Ye Jingchu has lost his mind?
"Wan'er, I really can't believe it! Just last month you still had feelings for me, how could you have fallen for someone else in just one month? I absolutely cannot believe it could be so fast!"
Ye Jingchu's face flushed red, his emotions running high. Deep within him, a voice seemed to echo, urging him to possess Dongfang Wan'er no matter the cost!
The thought arose, and Ye Jingchu was extremely anxious. He immediately reached out his right hand, trying to grab Dongfang Wan'er's delicate hand.
However, Dongfang Wan'er reacted quickly and noticed Ye Jingchu's actions in an instant. She turned to the side and nimbly avoided his pull.
She pursed her lips tightly, her eyes revealing a hint of determination and resolve.
Ye Jingchu secretly made up his mind that if he couldn't win Dongfang Wan'er's heart with a gentle approach, then he would have to take a more forceful one.
No matter what, he was determined to have her and bring this beauty into his arms!
At this moment, a hint of coldness flashed in Dongfang Wan'er's beautiful eyes. She raised her jade hand lightly, and silver needles that shimmered with cold light appeared in her hand. She was obviously ready to teach Ye Jingchu a profound lesson!
In the blink of an eye, Dongfang Wan'er flicked her wrist, and the silver needles shot towards Ye Jingchu like lightning.
Ye Jingchu reacted extremely quickly, jerking his body to the side and narrowly avoiding the fatal blow. However, he knew in his heart that this contest had only just begun.
Immediately afterwards, Dongfang Wan'er moved with the lightness of a swallow, quickly changing positions, and the silver needles in her hands shot out continuously, as dense and sharp as a storm.
Ye Jingchu tried his best to dodge left and right, but in the end he could not completely avoid all the attacks. Several silver needles shot into his body one after another, and he felt a sharp pain in his body.
He glared at Dongfang Wan'er with wide eyes and a face full of anger, gritting his teeth as he said, "How dare you lay a hand on me! You are utterly audacious!"
Facing Ye Jingchu's angry rebuke, Dongfang Wan'er showed no fear and coldly replied, "Hmph, this is just a small punishment for you, to let you know that I am not a weak woman who can be bullied by others!"
As time passed, Ye Jingchu felt the pain in his chest intensify, as if a thousand tiny needles were piercing him simultaneously. He couldn't help but gasp, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.
"Wan'er, Wan'er, I never imagined that you were not only exceptionally talented, but also possessed such superb martial arts skills! It seems that my understanding of you is far from sufficient... Just how many amazing talents and secrets do you have that I do not know?"
"Screw your surprise!" With this angry shout, Dongfang Wan'er's eyebrows furrowed and her almond eyes widened. Without saying a word, she rushed forward and kicked Ye Jingchu!
Ye Jingchu felt a sharp pain in his chest, but he did not dodge. Instead, he gritted his teeth and endured Dongfang Wan'er's powerful kick!
Just then, Dongfang appeared abruptly like a ghost, witnessing the scene unfold before his eyes! He couldn't help but exclaim in shock, "How dare you! Dongfang Wan'er, what are you doing?"
However, Dongfang Wan'er ignored his reprimand and even retorted with a curse: "None of your business!"
Before she finished speaking, she resolutely turned around and strode away without looking back!
"Your Highness, are you well? That wretched girl is becoming more and more audacious and rude!"
While speaking with a fawning expression, Dongfang Zheng quickly reached out and carefully patted away the clearly visible footprints on Ye Jingchu's clothes.
"Hmph! Enough of this! I am happy to be treated this way by Wan'er, what does it have to do with you? Besides, Lord Dongfang, you still haven't completed the important task I entrusted to you before!"
The Crown Prince glared at Dongfang Zheng, inwardly grumbling, "What an ungrateful fellow! Who asked you to meddle and help me wipe away Wan'er's footprints!"
"Ah, Your Highness, Wan'er is the woman the Ninth Prince is to marry! This old minister always thought that now that you have married Princess Mingzhu, you would no longer have any feelings for Wan'er!"
Dongfang Zheng muttered to himself, feeling increasingly that the Crown Prince before him was truly unpredictable.
Back then, the Crown Prince was determined to marry Dongfang Wan'er simply because he coveted the power behind the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and hoped to gain more support through it.
Now that he has ascended to the position of Crown Prince, why is he still so determined to marry Dongfang Wan'er? Could it be that... the Crown Prince has truly fallen in love with Dongfang Wan'er?
Thinking of this, Dongfang Zheng couldn't help but gasp. However, before he could ponder further...
The Crown Prince sneered, "Ninth Imperial Uncle? Lord Dongfang, do you perhaps think that Ninth Imperial Uncle still has the ability to stir up trouble? Father is getting old and may indeed be helpless against Ninth Imperial Uncle, but do you also think that I, the Crown Prince, am powerless to do anything about him?"
His words exuded a chilling aura of authority.
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Zheng was startled! He never expected the Crown Prince to say such a thing.
He was so startled that cold sweat poured down his back, and he hurriedly explained in a flustered manner, "This old minister had absolutely no such intention; this old minister naturally stands firmly on Your Highness's side!"
As he spoke, Dongfang Zheng's voice trembled slightly, fearing that he might bring about his own death if he made a careless mistake.
Seeing Dongfang Zheng's trembling and fearful expression, His Highness the Crown Prince merely responded with a curt "Hmm, you know what's good for you!"