Chapter 55 Who Knows What the Future Holds

Chapter 55: Who Knows What the Future Holds?

"If you don't treat the poison, will it cause A Zheng any other discomfort?" he asked again to confirm.

"No."

Luo Yunchen looked at Su Zheng and tentatively asked, "Since A Zheng knows how to detoxify, do you know who administered the poison?"

Su Zheng paused and asked back, "If I say it was the Empress, will you believe me?"

"If A Zheng says it is, then I believe it!"

Su Zheng raised an eyebrow, momentarily stunned by his immediate conviction.

Luo Yunchen mused that he could tell Su Zheng felt little familial affection towards the Emperor and Empress.

Su Zheng even looked down on the Emperor and Empress.

Luo Yunchen was not surprised, after all Su Zheng was a mountain spirit, not their real son.

But the Empress shouldn't know that Su Zheng was not her biological son, so why would she poison her own son like this?

Luo Yunchen's eyes flickered, narrowing slightly.

Unless the Empress knew that the Crown Prince was not her biological son.

That's why the Crown Prince had been raised to be so foolish by her.

Luo Yunchen said nothing, but looked at Su Zheng with a questioning gaze, wondering if Su Zheng would be willing to tell him everything.

Su Zheng sighed, the male lead was indeed the male lead.

Pressed against him, the heat had not diminished, his breathing was slightly disordered, yet it didn't hinder his wit in the slightest.

Other people, not to mention thinking of it, wouldn't even dare to consider it.

Luo Yunchen not only dared to think, but also confidently affirmed his speculation.

Su Zheng finally confessed, "I also discovered the truth by accident later. The Empress is not my biological mother. My biological mother was just a lowly palace maid, who was taken into the harem because of her good looks. Finally, because she gave birth to me, the Empress stole the child and then killed her."

"A Zheng, don't talk nonsense! This is not your fault! A Zheng, rest assured, I will avenge you. Everyone who wants to harm you must die."

"You don't need to get worked up. I know clearly that the Empress will not allow me to truly sit on that throne and wield power.

In her heart, she has always pinned her hopes on Su Wang.

Either directly replace me, or wait until I die without an heir, and then pass that position to Su Wang.

But I don't want to.

I don't mind not taking that throne.

But the ones sitting on that position cannot be them either; otherwise, the people will suffer, and the country will be in jeopardy.

Chen Di, I believe you know the principle that water can carry a boat but also capsize it. I want you to be the one on that throne.

Therefore, I will do my best to help you. Do you understand?"

Luo Yunchen gazed deeply at Su Zheng, his hand caressing his cheek: "I know. I promise to seize that position for you and guard this country for you."

At the grand court, A Zheng will be high above, unmatched, an emperor worshipped by thousands.

After court, A Zheng will yield to him, an A Zheng that only he can touch.

Su Zheng nodded and said, "Okay!"

Luo Yunchen smiled happily and coaxed softly, "Then can A Zheng also promise me: not to leave me, not to push me away, and to stay by my side forever?"

Su Zheng was silent for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement.

Until the end, he couldn't leave or go anyway.

Who can say about the future?

Perhaps in the end, he would no longer be obsessed with him, and this promise would naturally not be brought up again.

Having obtained Su Zheng's promise, Luo Yunchen was extremely excited.

Immediately he pressed Su Zheng down and engaged in another round of mischief.

However, in the end, he was concerned about the scratches and bites all over Su Zheng's body, and dared not use force.

He only gently kissed and licked.

He used Su Zheng's hand to help himself.

Back in the bedchamber, Luo Yunchen applied ointment to every wound on Su Zheng, then hugged him contentedly and lay down to sleep.

The next day, Su Zheng was awakened by Luo Yunchen's kisses.

While kissing him, Luo Yunchen coaxed vaguely, "Nothing to do today, if you're sleepy, you can sleep a bit more."

Su Zheng pushed him away in exasperation.

The little wolf cub was nuzzling him all over like a wolfhound; how was he supposed to sleep!

The two of them, pushing and shoving each other, managed to get dressed and get up.

During this, the sound of the system broadcast rang out.

"Ding—the male lead's darkening value has decreased. Current darkening value level: five. Host, keep up the good work, complete the task, and receive rewards!"

The system wailed, "Host, given how much the male lead is clinging to you like a lovesick puppy, I'll never have freedom in the future!"

Su Zheng: "..."

The system's words proved prophetic.

From the moment they got up, Luo Yunchen, without relying on others, dressed Su Zheng and put on his boots, washed his face, and rinsed his mouth.

During the meal, he insisted on holding Su Zheng, making Su Zheng sit on his lap, and sharing the same bites of food.

All day long, Luo Yunchen didn't bother with external matters, only accompanying Su Zheng in eating and drinking.

He even wished Su Zheng could be physically attached to him; whenever Su Zheng moved half a foot away, Luo Yunchen would immediately pull him back into his embrace.

Luo Yunchen took out his collection of storybooks and discussed them with Su Zheng.

He described which positions he liked, saying he'd already tried them and they felt wonderful.

He then asked Su Zheng which specific positions he liked, promising to try them out for him next time.

Su Zheng was shocked, never expecting Luo Yunchen to apply what he learned so literally!

After applying medicine for two days and resting for two days, Su Zheng was mostly recovered.

He had to start waking up early again to go to the Secretariat with Luo Yunchen for lessons.

Before leaving the East Palace, Su Zheng sternly warned Luo Yunchen not to have any physical contact with him after leaving the East Palace.

Luo Yunchen was displeased, pursing his lips and staying silent.

Su Zheng met his gaze, refusing to yield an inch.

After a moment, a flash of malevolence passed through Luo Yunchen's eyes, and he obediently nodded, saying, "Alright, I promise Brother Zheng that I won't be intimate with you in front of others outside the East Palace. In exchange, Brother Zheng will spoil me more from now on, okay?"

Su Zheng replied, "Alright, whatever you want, I'll get it for you. Is that spoiling you enough?"

Luo Yunchen brightened up, "Good!"

Upon entering the Secretariat, everyone bowed and paid respects to Su Zheng.

Su Zheng nodded in acknowledgment.

Su Wang was also there, but he seemed a bit tired, probably because he didn't sleep well the night before.

Su Zheng recalled how the court had been quite turbulent recently due to the matter of the two young masters from the Shen and Lin families.

Officials of the Shen faction and those of the Lin faction had previously been able to counterbalance each other and feign peace.

But in just half a month, the two factions had openly begun to tear into each other.

Luo Yunchen told him that currently the Shen faction seemed to have a slight upper hand, but they also suffered losses.

Empress Shen was deeply troubled by this, neglecting Su Zheng, and perhaps even Su Wang as well.

Thinking of this, Su Zheng said to Su Wang, "A few days ago, I went to pay respects to Mother Empress and saw that she seemed a bit tired. As her sons, we should naturally accompany her more. However, I have recently been slightly unwell, and to avoid passing any illness to her, I won't be visiting her for a while. Mother Empress has always been fond of you, Tenth Brother, so please make time these days to keep her company."

Su Wang responded perfunctorily, "Understood, Imperial Brother."

He felt frustrated but had no outlet, fuming inwardly.

Lately, Mother Empress had been acting strange; she no longer personally taught or checked his lessons, and had even forgotten to prepare new clothes for him.

In his anger, not only did Mother Empress not comfort him, but she even became impatient with him!