OBS Chapter 269 Xiangjian
Chapter 269 Xiangjian
Knowing that Han Xiangjian was no ordinary person, Jinzhong specially arranged several palace maids to serve Han Xiangjian.
When Han Xiangjian was completely defenseless, the palace maids, following Jinzhong's instructions, searched her body and unexpectedly found a sharp dagger on her body.
He informed the emperor of this matter in advance before the banquet.
He stood quietly on a high place, his eyes fixed on Han Xiangjian who was dancing below.
Han Xiangjian's figure was light and graceful, like a snow lotus swaying in the wind, but her face was expressionless, as if everything in this world had nothing to do with her.
Anyone can see that Han Xiangjian doesn't like him.
But even so, his eyes were instantly filled with heat. He felt as if his heart had ignited a fiery flame, a flame that burned so fiercely that he felt as if he were about to be consumed by this passion.
This feeling was unprecedented for him, even worse than when Qingying Hongli was on the wall.
He is over fifty years old and logically, he no longer has any desire for women.
But at this moment, he was like a fifteen-year-old boy, suffering from lovesickness. His heart was completely occupied by Han Xiangjian, and his mind was full of her figure. That kind of longing made him unable to extricate himself.
Han Xiangjian had always been able to keenly sense the naked gaze of the emperor. That gaze was like substance, tightly attached to her, making her feel extremely uncomfortable, as if she had been stripped naked and exposed in front of him without any cover.
Every time their eyes met, Han Xiangjian felt a strong surge of disgust and discomfort in his heart.
The aggressive gaze of a man in his fifties...it's really disgusting.
Thinking about having to commit myself to such a despicable man in the future, I might as well... die.
Finally, after the dance was over, Han Xiangjian rushed to the side without hesitation and tried to commit suicide by hitting his head against a pillar.
She couldn't assassinate the emperor to avenge Han Qi, so she could only commit suicide to see her Han Qi.
"Stop her quickly!"
The emperor's anxious voice instantly broke the originally quiet air.
His eyes never left her, so he was the first person to notice Han Xiangjian's unusual behavior. After realizing her intention, he hurriedly shouted to stop her.
"Don't hurt her!"
After saying the previous sentence, the emperor immediately added another one.
His voice was filled with unquestionable determination and tension. He stared at Han Xiangjian, fearing that those who stepped forward to stop him would accidentally hurt her.
If someone committed suicide in front of the emperor, even if he failed, he would easily be mistaken for an assassin and strangled to death immediately.
At this time, Yan Wan was chatting with Yi Huan beside her about trivial matters during pregnancy. When she looked up, Han Xiangjian saw that she had been stopped by someone.
The banquet was ruined by her sudden appearance. Countless guards rushed in and stood in front of the emperor and the concubines.
The concubines' first reaction was to turn their heads to look at Yan Wan's reaction and wait for her to come out and take charge of the situation.
Only Concubine Yu was standing in the crowd, looking at the emperor nervously. Her eyes were fixed on the emperor's every move, her brows slightly furrowed, and her lips unconsciously pursed.
Even though she had little experience and had only been in the palace for a year, she noticed that something was wrong with the emperor.
She noticed that there was an unusual passion and concentration in the emperor's eyes when he looked at Han Xiangjian, an expression she had never seen when the emperor looked at other concubines.
The emperor's behavior and performance at this moment exceeded her previous understanding of the emperor.
The passion in his eyes was something she had never seen before.
What's going on, Your Majesty?
It's just a woman who wants to commit suicide, why is he so nervous?
Han Xiangjian was held on the left and right. No matter how strong-willed she was, she was just a woman. No matter how hard she struggled, she could not break free from the restraints.
Yihuan saw all of this. She put down her hand that was protecting Yanwan in annoyance and shook her head slightly.
Here we go again, boring.
When she danced at the banquet that year, the emperor had the same expression.
"How dare you, Han tribe, rebel? How dare you commit suicide at the banquet?"
The Queen Mother's majestic voice echoed in the hall, filled with anger and rebuke.
She frowned, her eyes revealing a sharp light, and looked straight at Han Xiangjian, as if her gaze could see through her.
The Queen Mother scolded him, and at the same time, she slowly withdrew her gaze from the Emperor, feeling very disgusted with her son's behavior.
She looked at the emperor's nervous and flustered look because of Han Xiangjian, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart.
As the ruler of a country, the emperor's behavior at this moment is really inappropriate.
What a loser! He's over fifty years old and still acts like a sex-hungry ghost.
"...I am Han Qi's widow. Since I cannot avenge him, I will go down to accompany him..."
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Han Xiangjian was ready to die, with tears in her eyes, denouncing her tragedy.
She was chosen because of her appearance and became a tool for marriage, but before that, she also had a lover.
Han Qi was right in front of her, and he died in an avalanche while chasing her. How could she survive alone?
What she said was exactly the same as in her previous life.
The Empress Dowager disliked her very much. When the Emperor had no power, he went crazy over women. Now that he was in power and old and confused, if he indulged in beauty and became a tyrant, wouldn't the world break his spine?
She sighed and gave her decree.
"I deeply sympathize with your plight. You are so loyal and faithful, you are a role model for women. How about this? I will grant you an imperial decree, allowing you to return to your late husband as a woman of noble birth. How do you do that?"
The Queen Mother's words were very clear.
Han Xiangjian was sent into the palace under the pretext of marriage, so this simply means that Han Xiangjian is not allowed to enter the palace as a concubine.
Han Xiangjian stood there blankly, with disbelief in her eyes. She really didn't expect that she would have the opportunity to return to her hometown.
The image of Han Qi involuntarily emerged in her mind. How wonderful it would be if she could go back and become Han Qi's widow and keep him virgin.
In her hometown, she could cherish the memories of her and Han Qi and live a simple and peaceful life. Even if she just watched over him silently, it was much better than being a puppet in this palace, guarding the red walls and spending the rest of her life.
As soon as these words were spoken, the emperor immediately jumped out to refute them.
"Empress Mother, I want to keep her in the palace. How about this: Han Xiangjian will be granted residence in Chengqian Palace. I'm a little tired today, so we can discuss the rest later..."
The emperor's eyes were burning, and he refused to look away.
He was determined to get this woman.
This one sentence extinguished the hope that had just ignited in Han Xiangjian's eyes.
Chengqian Palace has been a place where only the favorite concubines can live since ancient times.
The emperor did this because he wanted to take Han Xiangjian as his concubine.
As soon as these words were spoken, the Queen Mother's face darkened.
She has no control over this son now.