Coming Kingly Son-in-Law: Don't Provoke the First Daughter - Chapter 81

Chapter 81 I Don’t Think It Proper

Shen Qianshan’s hands lost all strength, so the testamentary edict almost fell. Gu Qiang grabbed it at once and stuck it to her waistband. It couldn’t be seen by anyone else in any case. She had to destroy it.

The lingering heat on her lips was reminding her that the man enjoyed her coolness as well as the resignation and a slight trace of warmth followed.

His breath blew towards her face, and his facial expression turned into enjoyment from astonishment. He closed his eyes, held her tightly in his arms, and fondled her back with abandon. Then he began to explore the secret in her mouth at ease like a curious kid. He kissed her tenderly and affectionately.

At that moment, Gu Qiang had an illusion that the man really adored her. Meanwhile, a kind voice reminded her in the heart that it was not an illusion. The man had never been fond of women or thrown himself at the feet of any woman. But now he seemed to be intoxicated by her charm.

Gu Qiang would be conquered if they didn’t stop now.

She was clear that she was no longer the stupid girl who used to believe a person was good just because of petty favors.

Now she could distinguish between good and bad. But she found she could do nothing this time but watch herself being conquered.

How terrible it was! When did love knock on her door? She came to her sense suddenly, pinched her thigh hard, and then freed herself from Shen Qianshan’s arms like a spring. The flush on her cheeks made her lovelier.

Shen Qianshan never had such an enjoyable experience, which made him excited. But he was interrupted by Gu Qiang suddenly, and thus he felt a little sad. But finding Gu Qiang’s eyes were affectionate as if they were full of honey, he took Gu Qiang into his arms, clamped her close to his chest with one hand, turned around, and asked quietly, “Why? Are you going to cop out? It’s impossible to cop out after flirting with me. Understand?”

Gu Qiang’s face remained flushed, and she was slightly trembling due to lack of oxygen. But she forced herself to look up at Shen Qianshan’s eyes and responded coldly, “Your Highness, what are you talking about? I don’t understand.”

She wanted to free herself from Shen Qianshan’s arms, but he clung to her more tightly. Then he wiped her face smilingly as if he was wiping something treasured.

Gu Qiang wanted to dodge, but it was her that teased him first. No matter what the reason was, her action would make him misunderstand. Fortunately, he was prevented from seeing the testamentary edict. Wonderful!

Now that Shen Qianshan didn’t mention what she had taken away, did it mean he had forgotten it?

“If you have got what you want, let’s go. I don’t think it proper to do it in another woman’s room.”

Then Shen Qianshan took Gu Qiang out.

Gu Qiang was confused. What did he mean? What did “it” refer to? What was on his mind?

She wanted to free herself from his arms, but he was too strong. Looking up at him, she saw light pink between his eyebrows. Even though he tried to control his desire, his expression didn’t lie. Finally, he was conquered by Gu Qiang as if falling into a setup. Maybe he had been conquered long before, but he didn’t realize it, or he didn’t want to realize it.

“Your Highness, could you let me out? I can’t…breathe…” While saying, Gu Qiang grabbed her neck to hint that he made her breathless.

Shen Qianshan looked elated, but hearing what Gu Qiang said, he shook his head and said, “No way! I know you disagree, but you should be responsible for what you’ve done. It’s impossible to cop out. You took away something of Shen Meng and owed her a favor, so I will help you rescue her to return the favor.”

How shameless the man was!

In early November of the 7th year of Jianyuan, the Empress went to Shen Qianshan’s residence with him. She was clear that Shen Zhongbai was hostile to her, but what’s the deal? She was different from before. She wouldn’t have wanted to be Shen Zhongbai’s enemy so early, but he fired the first shot by taking away her servant girl overtly.

Shen Zhongbai should know Gu Qiang had her power. Without her great capability and the sphere of influence, how could he succeed to the throne with his limited connections?

Was he going to kick down the ladder? Well, now that they had come to an open break in their relationship, nothing needed to be considered twice. His purpose was to have something on her and then kill her so that the position of the Empress would be vacant. Of course, it didn’t matter. She used to believe in love, but now it meant nothing to her.

Shen Qianshan came out of the main hall and waved. A girl as beautiful as a rose walked out. She was wearing bright-colored clothes and heavy makeup. Though gorgeous, she looked like a street girl.

The Empress felt embarrassed with such a woman standing before her. He seemed to be mocking her.

“What do you mean?” The Empress put down her cup slowly before lifting it high and glared at Shen Qianshan’s eyes coldly. She needed his help, but she could still make it without him. She wouldn’t allow herself to be insulted just to rescue Ling.

Of course, she knew Shen Qianshan looked down upon her, and vice versa. Without a harmonious relationship, they just took advantage of each other. She needed his help, but she wouldn’t exchange information with her self-esteem. She believed that she could make it even if he didn’t help her. To rescue Ling, she could do anything.

Even if her rival was the Emperor, she was not scared. She was able to protect everyone around her, including her family members and servant girls. She was not battling alone.

Shen Qianshan shook his head and said casually, “Her name is Fenghuang. She is from Manyue Tower, the biggest brothel in the capital. She is also my informant. She said a girl was sent there recently. The girl looks smart and cool. She is homely and unruly. Now she is locked in the woodshed in the back yard of Manyue Tower. She won’t be released until she gives up struggling and is willing to serve guests.”

Hearing that, the Empress stood up from the chair suddenly with her hand pinching the cup hard. She exerted so much force that the cup was cracked.

She didn’t practice Kungfu, and the cup was stained with her blood. Her eyes were scarlet. Her hands were cut by the cup fragments and covered with blood.

Shen Qianshan’s eyes sparkled. The Empress had such a fierce temper and should be masculine, of course. Suddenly, he began to appreciate her, but he had no more feelings towards her except for that.

He still didn’t believe her completely. He always felt that she and Shen Zhongbai were scheming against him and putting on an act, and they were looking for an excuse to kill him. Though they could kill whoever they want, they needed a satisfactory reason to make the murder accepted by others, didn’t they?

He still thought the Empress was looking for a reason to make his death reasonable.

It was not easy to trust a person.

“Your Highness, do you think it’s unacceptable? Then if you know the brothel is run by my brother, you will explode with rage, won’t you?” Shen Qianshan said casually. The Empress almost went mad.

If, as Shen Qianshan said, the brothel was run by Shen Zhongbai, it couldn’t be regarded as his business. Instead, it was the place to hide his informants. Brothels were usually full of various people from different walks of life, so they were the best places to hide informants. The idea was originally proposed to Shen Zhongbai by the Empress. Now she wanted to slap herself.

If the Empress wanted to rescue Ling from Manyue Tower, she would be found by Shen Zhongbai immediately. She couldn’t imagine what the consequence would be.

However, she must do it. She had known enough information, so it was unnecessary to involve Shen Qianshan. He had helped her a lot.

She cooled down gradually. Shen Qianshan waved, and others left the main hall. He moved his chair forward and took her hand, which was pricked with cup fragments. He removed the fragments meticulously, tore a piece of cloth from his clothes, and bandaged her hand carefully.

Her eyes sparkled. She wanted to withdraw her hand. The man was usually hostile towards her. However, she saw affection on his face now. It had been several years since she saw it last time. His affection gave her a special feeling. It seemed…

She was itching to slap herself. The man hated her so much and how could he have such an expression? She might have had a fantasy. Stop daydreaming!

She drew her hand back slightly. Shen Qianshan was surprised and looked up at her. When he raised his eyes, she was at a loss. His facial expression…

When she was in a daze, Shen Qianshan came to his sense and said, “Your Highness, please dress your wound before going to rescue your servant girl, or I’m afraid you will die of tetanus…”

The Empress withdrew her hand forcefully, glared at him, and stood up, “I know, but to your disappointment, I won’t die soon.”

She didn’t feel the pain until her hand bent slightly. But it had been bandaged, so she could endure the pain. The warmth left on the bandage made her dizzy. She thought it was because she had lost too much blood.