Deep Palace Pet Peach Blossom Flawless

Lan Qingwu felt much more relaxed when he saw the beautiful scenery of the Hot Springs Royal Manor. This time, the Emperor Shenwu did not even bring the Seventh Princess with him, but only took Lan Qingwu with him.

Emperor Shenwu came here to completely relax his body and mind. After dealing with some matters in the previous dynasty and harem, Emperor Shenwu specially took a few days to take Lan Qingwu out for a trip.

The hot spring with curling smoke is like entering a fairyland. The surrounding corners are full of colorful flowers, and colorful butterflies are dancing among the flowers.

Lan Qingwu was held by Emperor Shenwu and walked step by step into the hot spring. The water slowly flowed over their bodies.

Emperor Shenwu held Lan Qingwu in his arms tightly. After Lan Qingwu soaked in the water for a while, he felt much more comfortable all over. He leaned on Emperor Shenwu's chest and fell asleep.

Emperor Shenwu gently traced Lan Qingwu's delicate face with his bony fingers and whispered, "Ruoruo, are you asleep?"

Lan Qingwu said dazedly: "Hmm..."

Emperor Shenwu laughed: "You're still talking while you're asleep?"

Lan Qingwu struggled to open his eyes: "Your Majesty didn't bring Yueyue with you this time. I'm afraid Yueyue will be angry!"

Emperor Shenwu held Lan Qingwu tightly in his arms: "I deliberately brought only Ruo Ruo with me this time. I can't stop loving Ruo Ruo just because I have Yue Yue."

Bits of pink slowly covered Lan Qingwu's slender, white neck. Emperor Shenwu chuckled and said, "Are you still shy?"

Lan Qingwu felt the changes in Emperor Shenwu's body and said softly, "Your Majesty, I feel very dizzy."

The Shenwu Emperor grasped Lan Qingwu's delicate chin with his large palm: "Wei Ruo, is there something on your mind?"

Lan Qingwu hesitated and shook his head, but the Emperor Shenwu understood very well, "Ruoruo, I am an emperor, but I am not a good person! Being a good emperor is not just about being a good person. My hands are stained with the blood of many people, both foreigners and aristocratic families. An emperor's hands are not clean, and I am not upright. In the years when you and I were apart, I thought countless times about snatching you away and keeping you by my side at all costs, but I gave up this idea countless times! Ruoruo, do you think I am scary? But this is me, the husband you have chosen. I don't want you to be afraid of me, do you understand?"

Lan Qingwu regained consciousness. "Brother Heng, I understand everything. You are first and foremost an emperor, and secondly, you hold up the sky of the Dasheng Dynasty. You are free to tread on this land. The people of this world are all your subjects, they are all your people, and they all need your protection. I have always understood the responsibilities and burdens on you. I have been feeling dizzy these past few days. Although I don't fully understand why you did this, Brother Heng must have your reasons for handling the matter of Concubine An in this way."

Lan Qingwu took the initiative to climb onto the neck of the Shenwu Emperor and nestled into his arms: "Brother Heng, please don't bother with me. I don't understand the affairs of the previous dynasty. I will listen to you in everything!"

The Shenwu Emperor said with satisfaction: "That's good!"

After saying this, he took a deep breath of the fragrance emanating from Lan Qingwu's body, and could not help but kiss Lan Qingwu's delicate lips. He attacked the city without hesitation, and Lan Qingwu felt like she had turned into a pool of spring water, melting in the arms of the Shenwu Emperor. The dignified emperor was really getting more and more sinister!

Emperor Shenwu held Lan Qingwu in his arms and sat him on his lap, not even giving Lan Qingwu time to breathe. His clothes were scattered all over the surface of the hot spring water, making a mess.

After nearly two hours, Emperor Shenwu finally carried her in and out of the hot spring. He half-lay on the bed, gazing at Lan Qingwu's rosy cheeks. "Ruoruo, I told you before that you would live and die with me. I will arrange everything, okay?"

Lan Qingwu hesitated to speak. This might be unfair to Empress Duanhui! Moreover, the eldest princess was watching. Most importantly, Lan Qingwu did not want to be buried in the imperial mausoleum filled with concubines.

Emperor Shenwu could no longer keep Lan Qingwu silent. He didn't understand why Lan Qingwu didn't even care about his afterlife. Why was he so perfunctory?

"Weak?"

Lan Qingwu hesitated and said, "Brother Heng, I understand. However, if possible, I only wish to be free and independent. Even if I were burned to ashes, I would just be thrown into the rivers and seas. I wouldn't mind at all!"

Emperor Shenwu's face darkened. "Why don't you want to be with me? Are you dissatisfied with me because you think so? Have you ever thought about what Chu Ming would think? What would our children think? What would the civil and military officials and concubines think?"

Emperor Shenwu stared at Lan Qingwu, "Wei Ruo Ruo, tell me!"

Lan Qingwu didn't dare to meet the aggressive gaze of the Divine Martial Emperor and said hurriedly, "No! That's not what I meant!"

Emperor Shenwu did not let Lan Qingwu go: "What does that mean?"

"I... I'm weak..." Lan Qingwu didn't know how to answer. His eyes were red from being questioned by the Emperor Shenwu, so he had no choice but to compromise and said, "Brother Heng, I'll listen to you!"

How could the Emperor Shenwu not see Lan Qingwu's compromise and reluctance? He suppressed his anger and said seriously, "Ruoruo, I can agree to everything else, but you must obey me on this one matter! You and I were born to be together. We will never be separated again! Never! Okay?"

The Shenwu Emperor hugged Lan Qingwu tightly, stubbornly waiting for an answer. In the Shenwu Emperor's fiery embrace, Lan Qingwu finally responded softly: "Okay!"

The eldest princess, however, was filled with sorrow. She held her youngest son in her arms and wept, "It's all because of me that our son has been so weak since birth. The emperor never even looked at him, never gave him a name, and even the Hundred Days Banquet, where we couldn't even invite the royal family to the palace, wasn't certain. I truly regret it now!"

The Grand Prince Consort didn't care about this, and simply comforted Princess Mingzhu sincerely, "It's okay. The full moon banquet has already been held in the palace. If the hundred-day banquet doesn't work, we can hold it at the princess's residence. If that doesn't work, we can hold it at my residence. In short, we won't let our child down. As for the name, there's no rush. Once the child is established, I will personally ask His Majesty to grant a name. For now, we can give the child a nickname. What do you think, Princess?"

Princess Mingzhu nodded and said, "That's fine! But what's a good name?"

The prince consort smiled and said, "Don't worry, Princess. I've already looked through all the books. How about calling him 'You'an'? It means God blesses us with peace. Our child is weak, so let God bless our child with a safe and smooth life!"

The eldest princess smiled happily: "You have a name! Did you hear? Your father named you "You'an". An'an, this is your name, do you like it?"

After teasing the baby for a while, Princess Mingzhu raised her head again and said seriously, "I've thought about it again and again, and I think I should ask my father and mother for help. It would be safest to hold You'an's hundred-day banquet in the palace. I want to give the best to our You'an. Prince Consort, do you think my father would agree?"