194. Marrying A Consort

The young man had a few guards but they were not powerful enough!

They were defeated by the guards in the Bamboo Lane so easily.

When the very powerful guard walking towards him step by step, the young man was scared. “What do you want to do? I… I am telling you… my grandfather is a level-one official, Sun Chou!” The young man shouted.

But the guard simply kicked him.

Suddenly, the young man was kicked out, and then the guard caught up. Without using inner power, he threw a series of punches and kicks. In just a moment, the young man swelled so greatly.

“You… You…Ouch! It hurts so much!… Stop… Please stop…” They young man’s voice faded away.

Han Tingxuan was speechless. The guard didn’t use his inner power at all. The young man only got punched and kicked on the flesh.  He was so fragile.

Han Tingxuan gave the guard a signal. The guard got the hint and dragged the young man out by the collar. The young man’s bodyguards were thrown out by other guards at the Bamboo Lane.

Han Tingxuan turned around and walked into Yue Youbai’s room.

Yue Youbai had been watching the whole process inside the room.

Han Tingxuan walked in. Yue Youbai smiled.

Han Tingxuan also smiled. Just as he was about to say something, a sudden dizziness struck Han Tingxuan. Han Tingxuan instinctively felt that something was wrong. Yue Youbai was startled. He instinctively supported Han Tingxuan before he fell.

Han Tingxuan only had time to say, “Don’t tell my secret guard…”

Yue Youbai was stunned once again, but Han Tingxuan had already lost consciousness.

Yue Youbai was intelligent. Han Tingxuan didn’t want to be exposed. However, if anything bad happened to Han Tingxuan in his room, the consequences would be beyond his imagination.

An idea came across his mind. Han Tingxuan trusted him and helped him. This time, he would return the favor.

However, Han Tingxuan’s secret guards were not simple. They would come to investigate if their master did not go outside.

With that thought, Yue Youbai made a decision.

Han Tingxuan was currently lying on the bed. Thanks to the bed curtain, it was impossible to see him from outside.

Then, Yue Youbai got a few prostitutes to play musical instruments and sing.

Two hours later, Shadow Four came to ask Shadow Seven, “Is master inside?”

“Yes, he’s inside,” Shadow Seven said.

“Inside… playing musical instrument? Or listening to the music?” Shadow Four was confused.

“I bet they are talking. The music is just a cover-up.”

Shadow Four stopped talking.

Another two hours later, Shadow Four and Shadow Seven glanced at each other. They both felt that something was wrong, so they walked inside…

At this moment, Han Tingxuan bid his goodbyes to Yue Youbai. “That’s for today. I’ll leave now.”

“Brother Han, see you,” You Youbai sighed with relief. A quarter of an hour ago, Han Tingxuan woke up.

Otherwise, Yue Youbai wouldn’t be able to stop these two secret guards. Both of their martial arts were on the same level as him.

He might be able to stop one but not both two.

Shadow Four and Shadow Seven were relieved that they had misunderstood.

Han Tingxuan looked at them and raised an eyebrow. “What is it?”

Shadow Four and Shadow Seven both shook their heads and knelt down on one knee. Han Tingxuan didn’t say anything else. “Let’s go.”

At home, Han Tingxuan let out a long sigh. Now he could pass out more than once a day.

If that was the case… Han Tingxuan was worried about Mo Yanzhi.

Their child was due in four months. He might not be able to wait for the child to be born.

Han Tingxuan’s heart skipped a beat and his expression changed slightly.

No. He couldn’t wait. He had to do something to bring the situation back. Otherwise… if his illness worsened, it would not be a good thing for him and Mo Yanzhi.

Mo Yanzhi’s identity must not be revealed at all…

With that thought, Han Tingxuan sent a letter to Han and Tian Yusu.

The main house of the Dongfang family.

This was the sound of the teacup shattering.

Liu Xiang, daddy of Dongfang Hui and Dongfang Ye pointed at the brothers with trembling fingers. “What-What did you say?”

Dongagn hui knelt on the ground.

Dongfang Ye did not kneel but said softly, “He is pregnant.”

Liu Xiang almost fainted. Dongfang Ye supported his daddy and said softly before his daddy shouted, “His majesty is the father.”

All the anger was stuck in Liu Xiang’s throat. His voice changed. “What?”

Dongfang Ye said softly, “The Emperor is planning to marry Hui as his imperial concubine recently. You should prepare for it.”

“His Majesty… Majest… is the father…” Liu Xiang’s mood was complicated. Finally, he took a deep look at Dongfang Hui and asked, “What’s going on?”

Dongfang Ye answered instead, “When His Majesty made a secret trip outside the palace, he fell a trap. Hui happened to be there. One thing led to another. Then the Emperor expressed his intention to marry Hui as his imperial concubine. Hui said that he would consider it for a while. His Majesty also agreed. It is an accident that Hui is pregnant. That is why they want to push the plan. Daddy, for the sake of Hui’s reputation, we have to…”

“Did…did your father know about this?”

Dongfang Ye slowly lowered his eyes. “Not yet. Father is a man with dignity. He is not interested in getting too much related to the royal family. However, this is already a fact. And the Emperor already knows about the existence of his son. If father still objects, I am afraid that the entire family will be in great trouble. That is why we are telling you first. Perhaps you can persuade father.”

Liu Xiang took a deep breath. “Let me think about it. You can go back to your own yard first.”

“Yes,” said Dongfang Ye softly, then helped Dongfang Hui back on feet. When Dongfang Hui stood firmly, he let go of him. Then the two went back to their own courtyard.

Dongfang Ye walked Dongfang Hui back to his room and followed him inside. When no one was around, Dongfang Ye hugged Dongfang Hui.

Dongfang Hui gently closed his eyes. “Big Brother…”

Dongfang Ye rubbed his hair. “You don’t have to worry about a single thing. This is the best we can get.”

Dongfang Hui replied with a soft “Mhm” and a tear dropped from the corner of his eye.

Dongfang Ye kissed his tear.

“What are you crying for?”

Dongfang Hui gently opened his eyes. “I am worried about my future in the palace. Consort Lou is favored by his majesty. If I am married to the emperor, do I have the ability to protect our son?”

How could the big families not know about the dirty stories of the royal family?

Consort Lou was pregnant now. Dongfang Hui’s child was not the emperor’s son, but a business that Dongfang family made with the royal family. What if the emperor’s concubine had to kill his child? How could he survive the situation?

Dongfang Ye paused for a moment, then smiled lightly. “Don’t worry. I am here to protect you and the baby. Don’t you believe in me?”

Dongfang replied immediately, “I do believe you.”

Dongfang Ye kissed him gently. “Don’t be afraid, huh? Be strong. When you are strong enough, you can protect our child.”

“You are right. Sorry that I was not thinking. It is the best we can get now. At least, we are still alive,” Dongfang Hui said softly, felling less worried.

“Yes, at least we are still alive. There will be a way,” Dongfang Ye said softly and didn’t stay any longer.

Three days later, Han Tingxuan received a reply from Han and Tian Yusu.

On this day, the news that the Dongfang family was going to marry Dongfang Hui to the emperor with the title of Consort Virtue was known to the whole court.

Other families were shocked. Although the Dongfang family had been supporting the emperor for over a hundred years, they had always kept distant from the imperial family. Moreover, although many of the family had worked for the government but none of them had been married to the emperor. Why was Dongfang Hui married to the emperor?

Could it be that the Dongfang family wanted more?

Yes, if Consort Virtue became the Empress and gave birth to a he-man, there would be a big chance that he would be the future crown prince who would probably the future emperor.

The Dongfang family were actually this ambitious?

Suddenly, even the Nangong family started to speculate about the Dongfang family…

The game had changed.

Dongfang Xu was drinking tea. It was hard to tell from his facial expression. Sitting in front of him was Nangong Jue.

The ceremony of marrying Dongfang Hui had come to an end. It was a fabulous wedding ceremony but the emperor did not show because he was still in the Suburban Palace.

Did he not even care the ceremony? Was it a way to control the Dongfang family?

However, on the second day, the Emperor showed his care. He sent the emperor’s sedan chair to pick up Consort Virtue and took Consort Virtue from the imperial palace to the Suburban Palace.

The whole court was even more shocked!

“Old buddy,” Nangong Jue laughed. “I did not realize that Dongfang Hui has a feeling for his majesty. I had met Dongfang Hui for a couple of times when he came to visit my son. He hid it well!”

Dongfang Xu still enjoyed his tea. In fact, he was furious deep inside. But it had already happened. He had a feeling that his two children were hiding something from him, and they were ordered by the Emperor!

Therefore, even though Dongfang Xu was furious inside, he had to show that he was supportive. There was nothing he could do for a change.

“Why do we pay attention to what the children are doing?”

Children? Nangong Jue raised an eyebrow. Nangong Jue stopped asking as he understood that he could not get anything useful. But he still had some thoughts…