Chapter 286: The Brainless Empress in the Arrogant Stallion Novel (36)

Chapter 286: The Foolish Empress in the Arrogant Stallion Novel (36)

The conversation between *Mu Zimo* and *Chang Yongshou* was immediately relayed by the system, which was beside itself with laughter.

*Tang Qing’s* nonsense that day had indeed been taken seriously by the clueless thief. Unfortunately... he still failed to make it into *Chang Yongshou’s* roster.

"*Tang Qing*, *Mu Zimo’s* Love Points have now reached 71."

Ever since that day, the clueless thief had been obsessing over the roster, growing more restless—his Love Points had risen precisely from this turmoil.

"*Sweetie’s* Love Points have also increased, now at 73."

During this time, *Wei Shang* acted as if nothing had happened, continuing to hover around the empress as usual, serving tea and playing the role of an attentive companion.

The only oddity was *Wei Shang’s* occasional gaze...

In many moments, the way *Sweetie* looked at the empress made the system’s code crawl! Every line buzzed with alarm, as if *Wei Shang* might consume the empress whole at any second!

That very night, word of a break-in suddenly spread from *Qu Kaichang’s* residence.

The Vice Minister of War rushed to apprehend the intruder but found nothing. Instead, he discovered a note on his desk.

It read: *"There are three unfilial acts, of which the worst is to have no descendants."*

"Sir, could this be your ancestor’s wrath? A reminder for you?"

The attendant beside *Qu Kaichang* whispered, his eyes glancing warily around the study as if searching for something taboo...

Everyone knew *Qu Kaichang* was a young military genius who had achieved great feats in battle. Yet, despite his illustrious career, the Vice Minister remained unmarried and childless.

"Sir, did you visit your ancestors’ graves this Qingming Festival?"

*Qu Kaichang* glared. "Do you skip your family graves during Qingming?"

"What nonsense is this? Confucius said: 'Respect ghosts and spirits but keep them at a distance!'"

Dismissing the note, *Qu Kaichang* casually tossed it aside.

Unexpectedly, that very night, he truly dreamed of his deceased father!

In the dream, *Qu Kaichang* was given seventy lashes by his own father—all for failing to produce an heir!

His father even declared that until he saw a grandchild, the nightly whippings would continue!

The next day, with dark circles under his eyes, Vice Minister *Qu* turned Lilan City upside down for every matchmaker, insisting on marrying by month’s end—and a child by the next!

This outlandish tale was relayed to the empress by *Wei Shang*, who chuckled. "Your Majesty, do you really believe in such dreams?"

Of course not.

The whole affair stank of scheming.

The note was likely *Mu Zimo’s* doing, while the dream was probably *Tianji Tower’s* doing.

Upon hearing that Qu Kaichang might be included in the list, these two unexpectedly worked together for once...

Wei Shang smiled, then continued, "What a pity, though."

"I heard that Lord Qu was originally meant to become Your Majesty's intimate companion..."

"Now that he's rushing into marriage, Lord Qu probably won't have the chance to enjoy the pleasures of multiple partners with Your Majesty."

His words were laced with bitterness, and Wei Shang was likely in one of his moods again.

"Did Chang Yongshou tell you?"

Wei Shang grinned even wider, replying slowly, "Of course he wouldn't."

About the list, Chang Yongshou was terrified of setting Wei Shang off and had kept it hidden.

"Your Majesty, you're playing favorites. Why keep such a treasure hidden?"

"What, Mu Zimo can see it, but I can't?"

From the bottom of the desk, Wei Shang nonchalantly produced the list. "Look, so many eligible bachelors, Your Majesty..."

"Any that catch your eye?"

"Shall Shang'er play matchmaker for you?"

Facing Wei Shang's current smile, the system in Tang Qing's mind went into panic mode!

Oh no, darling's not quite himself right now...

Judging by the look of things, this isn't about matchmaking—it's more like he's out for blood!

"Wei Shang."

Looking at the list before her, Your Majesty snapped it shut, then said, "Since you've already investigated, you should know I have no intention of taking more consorts."

"Is that so?" Wei Shang said mockingly.

"Then why did Your Majesty deliberately mention it to that idiot?"

"Or... does Your Majesty not want any of the men on this list? Does Your Majesty want... that imbecile instead?"

Wei Shang was struggling to contain his emotions, but...

He was too jealous!

By what right?!

What does that imbecile even do besides stealing?

Why does Your Majesty show him such favor?

The emotions hidden in Wei Shang's eyes were plain to Tang Qing.

She had almost forgotten—Tianji Tower's scouts were peerless. Whatever she said or did, if Wei Shang willed it, nothing could be hidden from him...

"Shang'er guessed right?"

"Your Majesty really does have eyes for that fool..."

The Empress: ...

Sweetie knows exactly how to play with people's emotions, and her temper isn't great either. Right now, there's no way to keep things fair.

With a sigh, Tang Qing finally spoke, "Wei Shang, I told you, what you're asking for—I can't give that."

"From the day I ascended the throne, the love you seek... was never meant to be pure."

Not this again!

Again with the "can't give"!

Then why did you have to lure that fool into this mess!

A wave of blind rage rose within Wei Shang, who abruptly stood up. Before the Empress could react, he was already kissing her!

His lips descended relentlessly.

In the midst of the biting, sweetie deliberately made a scene, leaving behind a mess of saliva on Her Majesty's neck!

"Your Majesty..."

"Since you refuse to give me anything, you should at least give me something in return."

"Do you truly intend to take Tianji Tower's information for free?"

Nibbling on the Empress's earlobe, sucking on it repeatedly, the scorching heat spread. Tang Qing lifted her gaze, meeting Wei Shang's furious eyes.

Brimming with resentment and anger, his gaze was laden with accusations against Her Majesty!

"I've given you everything you asked for..."

"Tianji Tower, the merchant guild... Your Majesty, are you truly this heartless?"

The moment he spoke, Wei Shang bit down hard on her earlobe!

"Ah—"

The sharp pain made Tang Qing frown. "What do you want?"

"What do you think I want?"

Amidst the entanglement, Wei Shang met the Empress's overly calm eyes, and he suddenly flashed a coy smile.

"Your Majesty, your favorite Longjing tea—want some?"

As usual, Wei Shang poured the Empress more tea.

Slow and deliberate.

The moment the teacup was presented, Tang Qing smelled something off.

"Lustful Delight, Tianji Tower's aphrodisiac."

The system in her mind grumbled softly, "Sweetie's completely lost it..."

Forcing his hand to the point of actually drugging!

And right out in the open.

Holding the teacup, Wei Shang was like a viper poised to strike, his gaze locked intensely on the Empress before him.

"Your Majesty, will you take this cup of tea or not?"

The Empress: "Is this the reward you wanted?"

In response to the Empress's question, Wei Shang remained silent, unwilling to set down the teacup he held, waiting for the Empress's answer...

After a long stalemate, under Wei Shang's burning gaze, the Empress finally spoke: "You have your answer."

The moment she drank it, Tang Qing immediately felt a sudden surge of scorching heat coursing through her body!

The calm in her eyes began to fade.

Indulgence—a fleeting indulgence.

......

Amidst their tangled ardor, Wei Shang gently kissed the Empress's brow, his movements tender, as if handling a priceless treasure.

Perfect.

Now these eyes can finally see only me.

Alert: Wei Shang's Love Points increasing. Current level: 86.