In danger, he traveled through time to save her, and the black-bellied prince doted on her

On the second floor of Fuxiang Restaurant, Li Xu poured wine for Emperor Ming. After Eunuch Gao tested the poison with a silver needle, Emperor Ming took a sip and said with a smile:

"It has a sweet aftertaste and a mellow aroma, and is no worse than the wine brewed in the palace."

Li Xu said happily: "Father, as long as you like it."

Then he picked up some food for Emperor Ming, who was very happy and thought it was a sign of filial piety.

This wine was specially prepared by Pei Yun at the request of a folk winemaking expert, just to please Emperor Ming at this moment.

Prince of Qi Li Che has married a new queen, Lu Zhifu. Tomorrow is the new queen's birthday. Lu Zhifu has been living a life of luxury since childhood and prefers some folk trinkets.

He has moved on from that sad period and feels that the current princess is gentle and lovely. Although not as beautiful as Shen, she is gentle and smart. He has gradually accepted Lu in his heart.

When he arrived in front of the jewelry store, he could see the restaurant across the street clearly. Li Xu took a glance, his eyes slightly cold, and drank the wine in the glass. Then he pretended to be surprised and whispered:

"Father, the man standing on the street looks like the King of Qi. How about I call him over?"

A gleam of light flashed in Gao Neiguan's eyes. At that moment, he guessed the prince's intention and immediately said:

"Your Majesty, today we are among the common people, so don't worry about the etiquette. The King of Qi went to the jewelry store, maybe to choose jewelry for the princess."

Emperor Ming nodded slightly: "Forget it then."

Li Xu pretended to be nothing and whispered, "Yes, Father."

Inside Jinmingsi, Li Che was carefully looking at the dazzling array of jewelry, including white jade pendants with kingfisher feathers, jade bracelets with gilded gemstones, and many new Persian gadgets.

Chu Ge, an attendant beside Li Che, saw Concubine Shen at a glance and whispered:

"Your Majesty, look at that person, she looks like the princess."

Li Che looked up, and a familiar gaze slowly turned to him. Concubine Shen had tenderness in her eyes, and she lowered her head shyly. The two of them slowly approached.

Concubine Shen's eyes moved, her face showed a happy expression, and she said tenderly:

"My Lord, why are you here?"

Li Che nodded, his eyes confused:

"Tomorrow is her birthday, I'll just take a walk"

Concubine Shen felt sad and a little upset. She suddenly recalled the past. Her big, lively eyes were innocent and gentle, and she pursed her lips slightly:

"Your Highness, I had no choice but to enter the palace. Under the imperial power, who would not be afraid? Yu Yuan, a woman, cannot make the decision. Your Highness... Is Your Highness okay? Is your leg injury better?"

Li Che's eyes flashed with sadness, and he turned around slightly. Although he was sad, he remained rational and whispered:

"Your Highness, I know that there is nothing I can do about it, but I am at peace with it. Now we are parting ways and living happily. Your Highness, please do not worry about me, and do not be arrogant. Return to the palace as soon as possible to serve His Majesty."

Concubine Shen took a half step back and said in surprise:

“You…you.”

Concubine Shen smiled bitterly, feeling that his words and tone seemed to be blaming her, and said with a bit of resentment in her eyes:

"Since the prince has let it go, I have nothing to say."

Then he snorted coldly: "You are a man, you can still marry a new princess. I am a concubine. After I marry the emperor, no man in this world will dare to marry me."

"My husband couldn't protect me, and I was dragged into the palace innocently. It's really unfair."

Li Che couldn't bear it, so he shook his head helplessly and sighed:

"It's getting late, I'll leave first."

He turned and left the shop. Li Xu glanced at the street from the second floor opposite and said casually:

"The King of Qi really dotes on Princess Lu. I wonder what precious jewelry she chose."

Emperor Ming glanced down and continued drinking. Ever since he let Shen Yuyuan enter the palace to serve him, he always felt guilty every time he faced Li Che.

The high eunuch immediately echoed: "Your Majesty, you should rest assured. The King of Qi and the new Queen are getting married in harmony."

Emperor Ming nodded gently: "Yes"

After a while, Concubine Shen walked out of the shop. Before Li Xu could speak, Emperor Ming saw Shen Yuyuan at a glance. He was shocked and angry, his eyes were full of murderous intent, and he said:

"Please invite the Prince of Qi to enter the palace, and Concubine Shen to return to the palace."

Then he left in a rage.

Prince of Qi Li Che was walking down the street in a daze, when he was suddenly stopped by Yang Zhaowei:

"Your Majesty, please enter the palace."

Li Che's pupils suddenly shrank, and he stepped back repeatedly: "Why would the emperor summon me so late?"

Chu Ge at the side pulled someone to quietly give him gold: "Can you tell me what happened in the palace?"

The man shook his head: "Who did the prince meet just now?"

Chu Ge understood immediately, and whispered to Li Che, "Your Majesty, I will go back and tell the princess that Prime Minister Lin and Minister Lu will be in the palace soon."

Li Che staggered back two steps with a look of fear. He knew he couldn't escape, so he could only follow Yang Zhaowei and leave.

It was already the second half of the night and the palace was peaceful and quiet, but bursts of crying and the sound of teacups breaking were heard from the Zhaoyue Palace.

Emperor Ming was very angry and paced back and forth in the hall. He drew out the sword. Concubine Shen knelt on the ground trembling with fear. Prince of Qi Li Che was tied up and brought in by several people.

Emperor Ming's deep eyes showed no trace of warmth, and he glared angrily:

"How dare you have a secret meeting? I will kill this rebellious son."

Concubine Shen hugged Emperor Ming's legs, trying to stop him and begged, "Your Majesty, please don't. I just met the King of Qi by chance, and we didn't have a private meeting."

Emperor Ming was so angry that he leaned over and grabbed her neck:

"You still dare to plead for him, do you want to die together?"

Concubine Shen was pale and breathless. She reached out to tear off Emperor Ming's hand that was pinching her neck.

She was in great pain, with tears rolling down her eyes. Seeing such a beautiful woman crying, Emperor Ming was touched, and he gradually loosened his hold on her, then pushed her away.

She kept coughing and even felt like vomiting.

The high eunuch hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, don't be angry, it will hurt the dragon's body"

Prince of Qi Li Che was frightened out of his wits. He was standing in front of the three princes when they died. It was his mother who designed their rebellion and killed them. Is it possible that he is going to be punished today?

Seeing that he was silent and cowering in a cowardly manner, Emperor Ming kicked him in the chest:

"How dare you covet my people? You deserve to die!"

Li Che was in great pain and quickly got up and knelt on the ground begging for mercy:

"Father, I have already married Lu, how could I have a secret meeting with the Imperial Concubine? Today, I have advised the Imperial Concubine to return to the palace as soon as possible to serve you, Father. Please understand."

Emperor Ming pressed his index finger between his eyebrows and said majestically:

"Imprison the King of Qi"

The guard said: "Yes"

Li Che's plea for mercy resounded throughout the hall: "Father, Father, spare my life. Father, I am innocent."

Li Fuguo, the eunuch of Li, came to report: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Lin requests to see you."

Emperor Ming was furious and said, "No."

The eunuch bowed and came to Lin Xiuyuan: "Prime Minister Lin, please go back. His Majesty will not see you today."

Lin Xiuyuan had a gloomy face, took a long breath, and said loudly:

"Your Majesty, the King of Qi made a mistake. Please forgive her son for the sake of the deceased Concubine Hui and confine him to the palace to reflect on his mistakes."

"Your Majesty, please forgive the King of Qi."

His hair was gray, his face was full of wrinkles, and he knelt in front of the temple, trembling slightly.

The next day, the sky cleared up. Mu Jinan came to Daming Palace early in the morning and walked towards Chaoying Palace. When he passed the corner, he heard several palace maids whispering:

A palace maid said: "Have you heard? The Imperial Concubine is having a private meeting with His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi."

One person said: "His Majesty was furious and wanted to kill the King of Qi. The Imperial Concubine was also confined to her house."

Another person said: "Lin Lian went to the palace overnight to plead for the King of Qi. His Majesty reprimanded Lin Xiang and said that if he pleaded again, he would be executed. Lin Xiang is still kneeling in Zhaoyue Palace now."

Mu Jinan was suddenly startled, thinking in his heart: "Although Prime Minister Lin is a villain, he checks and balances the governor An. If he dies, An Xuan will definitely rebel."