Emperor Longqing didn't like what he heard. What did he mean that even if he went to see Master Zhang, he might not agree
The fact that he can stand here now is all thanks to me. If I hadn't been merciful and issued an order to grant the marriage, would Shen Chen be able to marry Wei An
He wishes!
At that time, the King of Linjiang was extremely opposed to it. If I hadn't stood up against all the opposition...
Emperor Longqing snorted coldly: "I have done my best to treat him. If he is really so stubborn and refuses to help me, then let him die with his disciples!"
Although Shen Chen was not included in this statement, Shen Chen knew the threat in it. He had asked Master Zhang for the medicine, and if he stopped asking for it, Emperor Longqing would not let him go.
Among all of Zhang Zhenren's disciples who were going to die with him, he must have been included.
He lowered his head in fear.
Emperor Longqing's tone softened a little, and after a moment, he said: "I know you are a man of loyalty and righteousness. Now that my health has improved, it is all thanks to you. As long as you can continue to persuade Master Zhang to prescribe medicine for me, I will definitely reward you handsomely when I get better..."
As if he knew what Shen Chen was worried about, he smiled meaningfully: "I also know that you have deep feelings for your father, but you have to know, Chen, no matter how good the relationship is, you are not his biological child after all. His things will still be given to his descendants in a hundred years. Who will you be doing the wedding dress for then? As long as you promise me, your good days will be just around the corner..."
Shen Chen knew that he had to go on this trip, so he lay quietly on the ground thinking about countermeasures to see if he could delay it for a while. After all, this was not a trivial matter, and if he really agreed, it would not be resolved with just a few words.
Seeing that he was finally no longer as slippery as before, Emperor Longqing was very satisfied, and his voice was a little gentler than before: "You are a good person, I know it in my heart, you can get up, Concubine Shu has always liked your wife, your wife will be fine."
What this means is that if he had not agreed before, Wei An would not have been in good condition after going to Concubine Shu’s palace.
Emperor Longqing's patience has reached its limit. He looked at Shen Chen, who was kneeling on the ground in front of him, with cold eyes. After a moment, he coughed, lowered his body and approached him, bringing infinite pressure and threats: "My patience is limited. Look at everything you have now. Shouldn't you do something for me?" This is forced. If Shen Chen doesn't agree this time... Wei An! Shen Chen suddenly looked up at Emperor Longqing, as if he saw into the heart of Emperor Longqing. Emperor Longqing's face was cold, and his enlarged pupils were full of indifference: "My desire for that medicine is the same as your desire for your wife. You know it in your heart? If I can't get it..." Emperor Longqing has been avoiding Shen Chen these days. He knows in his heart that Shen Chen doesn't want to do things for him. Even if Lin Sanshao spoke in it, it didn't play any role. For a person who wants to be healthy and live a long life, a life-saving straw is more important than anything else.
Shen Chen subconsciously clenched his fists. He knew that Emperor Longqing would not so easily believe his words and Master Zhang's tricks. He had already started to think of a solution, but he still underestimated Emperor Longqing's determination and desire.
Originally, he wanted to fake Zhang's death, but Emperor Longqing sent his trusted ministers to lead people to watch him closely. They were all very careful, so he really couldn't do anything about it, so he was delayed. As a result, he is now in a dilemma.
Tian Jin thought he had only received some threats, but he didn't expect that Emperor Longqing had already prepared a Hongmen Banquet. Emperor Longqing's body had been hollowed out by wine, sex, money and anger. Even if he took Master Zhang's magic medicine, it would only be temporary. After all the threats and inducements, he was already a little out of breath.
But there was no sign on his face, he was always smiling at Shen Chen, with great confidence. Shen Chen was silent for a while, then he bent down and respectfully called out "Your Majesty".
The true face is revealed, and now all of them have torn off their masks. No matter whether it is Emperor Longqing's pretended kindness or Shen Chen's previous jokes, they are now nowhere to be found.
Emperor Longqing coughed and said sarcastically: "I know you are a good child, I will not say those nonsense to you, you just need to know that the day the medicine is prepared is the day you will see your wife again." The implication is that Wei Ande has to stay in the palace until the day he gets the medicine. Shen Chen did not speak for a long time, kneeling on the ground quietly, and no one knew what he was thinking. Seeing this, Emperor Longqing knew that he should not push him too hard, so he slowed down his tone and sighed: "I have no choice, don't worry, Concubine Shu likes that girl, and will never let her suffer any grievances. When you come back, I promise to give you a good wife." Having said that, Shen Chen had nothing to say.
He simply had no capital to refuse. Emperor Longqing was willing to endure until now and let him get married successfully. Wasn't it all for this day
He had been waiting quietly without making any move, suppressing the desire in his heart. All he wanted was to let Shen Chen taste the sweetness on this day, let Shen Chen spend two days of tenderness and love with his new wife, and then, when their love was at its peak, he would take control of Wei An without hesitation, and completely catch Shen Chen off guard and make him unable to refuse.
He had always underestimated Emperor Longqing, thinking that he was already very old and no longer had the suspicion he had before. Now he realized that he had always been the tiger. The difference was that he was dozing off before, but when he found that his position was threatened, he still showed his claws, telling everyone that he was a man-eater and that he was still the man who would do anything for status.
He was silent for who knows how long, and finally he exhaled, looked up at Emperor Longqing, and said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Your Majesty, before I go to find Master Zhang, I still want to see Wei An again."
The day after the wedding, she was detained in the palace. This was unacceptable. Marrying him was really bad luck. Emperor Longqing knew what was going on. He pretended to be sympathetic and said with understanding: "It's as it should be. I know you have a good relationship with her. She was chosen by you. Don't worry, it will only take half a month... As long as you bring the things back for me, that will be the day you two will be together."
Shen Chen nodded helplessly, looking helpless and somewhat pitiful. (To be continued)