Silent Lover (The Silent Concubine) - Chap 153
Jun Xuanxiao’s sword-like brows furrowed as Chu Ling’s words struck at his heart. He could not retort, for Shen Yu’s injuries, whether direct or indirect, were all related to him…
“Are you questioning this king?”
Jun Xuanxiao’s tone was stern, but he tightened his embrace around Shen Yu a bit more. He felt guilty, but no matter what he did, the irreversible scars on Shen Yu’s body were evidence of his crimes…
“I dare not,” Chu Ling said, avoiding his sharpness. “I only have doubts about your words. With your capabilities, how could you not protect Yu’er’s mother? If this is your love, then Yu’er is likely to be unfortunate.”
Jun Xuanxiao clenched his fist, the violent nature within him surging…
But he could no longer kill anyone who angered him like he did in the past. He had sworn to Shen Yu that he would change, and he had to fulfill that promise.
For you to carry on the family line, you won’t make him the primary wife or the empress, right? Has the king always regarded him as a beautiful side consort for entertainment?
Jun Xuanxiao was stumped by the question. He was focused on winning Shen Yu back, thinking solely about how to make him accept him, without considering this harsh reality…
Could he give up other women and children for Shen Yu? If one day he needed to marry another woman for heirs, what would Shen Yu’s situation be? This dilemma was presented to Jun Xuanxiao for the first time…
Seeing Jun Xuanxiao lost in thought, Chu Ling assumed he had tacitly agreed. He thought to himself that this was the insatiable North Garrison Prince. In fact, every emperor was similar; how could one really give up a whole garden for just one flower?
“Since that’s the case, I am willing to help you find beautiful women from all over the world as compensation, so long as you let me take Yu’er back home.”
Jun Xuanxiao’s piercing gaze asked, “When did this king ever say that Yu’er would only be a side consort in the future?”
“You…” Chu Ling was taken aback.
“This king is now the North Garrison Prince, so Yu’er is my only primary consort. If I ascend the throne one day, Yu’er will be the empress. I will not take any other concubines and will only be devoted to Yu’er. Even if it means not having heirs, I will not allow Yu’er to suffer.”
After thinking for a moment, he decisively made a choice. In his heart, no one was more important than Shen Yu…
As for Shen Ruofei, the nominal side consort, he would send her away; he had never regarded her as his woman…
Chu Ling stared in shock, his mouth agape, momentarily speechless. He certainly believed that there were devoted and focused men in the world, but how could the North Garrison Prince be such a person?
Seeing that he had not responded for a long time, Jun Xuanxiao sneered defiantly. From now on, no one could use the matter of heirs to sow discord between him and Shen Yu…
Having made this determination, Jun Xuanxiao did not feel burdened; instead, he felt a sense of lightness. So this is what it feels like to be devoted to one person…
So don’t fantasize about driving a wedge between me and Yu’er; he won’t go with you.”
The person in his arms suddenly shifted uncomfortably.
Shen Yu was being squeezed too tightly by Jun Xuanxiao; the bully was already strong, and though he meant to control himself, his excitement caused him to be too forceful, making Shen Yu’s bones ache…
And he liked to shout loudly, which made Shen Yu’s ears hurt.
Shen Yu wriggled out of Jun Xuanxiao’s embrace, finally relaxing his shoulders, glaring at him with an unhappy expression…
“What’s wrong, Yu’er? Are you unwilling?” Jun Xuanxiao asked, looking at his twisted little face.
Willing to do what?
Shen Yu’s ears were ringing from Jun Xuanxiao’s shouts, and all he felt was pain. He didn’t pay attention to Jun Xuanxiao’s loud declarations about emperors and empresses…
Whoever loves whom is none of his business.
“Then that means you agree.”
Shen Yu remained silent, and Jun Xuanxiao seized the opportunity. Chu Ling cupped his hands and said, “In that case, it seems I cannot take Yu’er with me for the time being. If Your Highness keeps your promise and remains the same for Yu’er, I will have nothing to say. However, if Your Highness changes your mind one day, I still hope you will show mercy and let me take Yu’er back.”
“Don’t even think about it!”
Jun Xuanxiao scoffed. Any intention to take Shen Yu away must be snuffed out from the very beginning…
“I hope so,” Chu Ling smiled.
Shen Yu looked at Chu Ling in confusion and asked, “Aren’t we going?” Chu Ling could only respond, “There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. If Yu’er wants to visit the clan, I will, of course, welcome you.”
Shen Yu cast a doubtful glance at Jun Xuanxiao, knowing without a doubt that the bully was sabotaging things from within…
His heart felt even more melancholic…
Are there any records of how peasants revolted against and overthrew landlords and wealthy landowners?
