Li Hong Yuan neither quickly nor slowly stepped into Yucui Palace. Along the way, dont know how many peoples eyes hes attracted, and made dont know how many little palace maids blush. Towards this living Enma, as long as didnt approach, and only viewed from far away, then he really was quite pleasing to the eyes. This son has come to greet consort mother.

Seeing this unreasonably handsome son, even Noble Consort Su couldnt help but feel dazzled. Unfortunately, probably because he was too good-looking, his other aspects just seemed too tragic. If he were to just slightly improve a little in one of the other areas, or not be that ill-tempered, or not be that lustful towards beauties, or perhaps do some proper work, and not just ignore his proper duties, this way, even if he cursed wives, it still wouldnt be to the extent where even now, there still wasnt a single intimate person looking after him. Regarding this, it was all heart-aching matters. Quickly get up. How are Yuaners injuries?

Have troubled consort mother to worry, this son is already fine. Noble Consort Sus spirit was not bad, but a little wane. Probably because a few days ago, there werent any news on him, thus causing her to neither eat nor sleep well. After learning that hed safely returned to the capital, she finally relaxed some and nurtured back some of her spirit. It had merely been ten some days, the injury naturally couldnt have already recovered completely. But for someone who was able to move about freely in less than twenty hours, concern and worry were just excessive.

How can you be fine, consort mother already heard from the imperial physician. Really this child, if your injuries havent recovered, just directly tell your imperial father and peacefully recuperate in your manor. You just had to not say anything, causing your imperial father to be irritable all day. The court officials all suffered, yet dares not to blame your imperial father, instead marking a stroke against you.

Are the number of grudges pinned on this sons head from them any less? It wont lack this one. Li Hong Yuan unconcernedly said.

Noble Consort Su was also very much helpless towards this apathetic mindset of his. Just where exactly did I go wrong, how did I raise you into such?

It has nothing to do with consort mother. Its this sons own fault. Li Hong Yuan, compared to going against Le Cheng Emperor from time to time and occasionally talk back, in front of Noble Consort Su, he definitely can be considered obedient.

Since you know its your own fault, cant you change?

It has long become a habit and cant be changed, or is it that consort mother also doesnt love me anymore, starting to disdain me? Li Hong Yuan looked to Noble Consort Su with a faint expression.

Noble Consort Su strangely saw the grievance in his eyes, and her heart softened, instantly forgetting her temper. Alright, dont look at this consort like that. Just be however you please, even your imperial father cant bother with you anymore. Youre already twenty some years old, this consort is also too lazy to bother with you. Still have to blame this son of hers for being too good-looking. Just by softening his expression a little, he can make one unbearable. No wonder those women become desperate after getting pampered by him for a few days. She, as his consort mother, even fell for his tricks. You came directly to this consorts place again? Why didnt you go visit your imperial father first? Hes going to be jealous again. Noble Consort Su said in displeasure.

Li Hong Yuan hooked a smile, Would imperial father be jealous of this son, or jealous of consort mother?

Noble Consort Su was startled by his sudden smile again and instantly got angry. She grabbed the tea cup by her hand and threw it at him, As expected, your imperial father was right, you really are a little demon, even daring to tease your consort mother? This consort hasnt sorted you out in a long while, is your skin itching, huh? Want this consort to whip you again today?

Li Hong Yuan pretended to dodge. He knew that tea cup was still far from him. How could Noble Consort Su possibly want to harm him for real. Consort mother dont be angry, this son knows wrong.

Noble Consort Su coldly laughed, Knows wrong, knows wrong, which time did you not know wrong, and which time did you change? All say if one knows wrong, and is able to change, then that would be the greatest good. But what about the ones that dont change?

This time Ill definitely change, there wont be a next time. Consort mother dont harm the body from anger. Li Hong Yuan hurriedly spoke.

Noble Consort Su blanked. Her first reaction was why was he this obedient this time? Shortly after, she strangely began feeling sentimental again. No matter how insolent Yuaner was, whenever he made a mistake, as long as it was related to her, he would always correct himself first thing. It was really as he said, wont happen a second time. She knew he loved her, but as a mother, which one would really care that much about ones own sonss little mistakes? But this child was always dead serious every time. If one really were to point out, afraid he wont know what to do again. Remember, in the future, go pay your respects to your imperial father first. She moved away from the previous topic.

If I go to that side first, then today, I probably wont be able to come here. Li Hong Yuan also very considerately didnt mention it anymore either. And in the future? Wait until then and see.

What are you planning again? Noble Consort Su felt entirely deflated, very much powerless.

Dont worry consort mother, this son isnt planning on doing anything.

Noble Consort Su had a itd be strange to actually believe you expression.

This time, imperial father didnt notify this son beforehand and just willfully bestowed a marriage. If it was a beauty, then whatever, but it just had to be a disfigured old woman, and dont even allow this son to be discontent? It was obvious that he was unsatisfied with this marriage and thus came to find Le Cheng Emperor to complain. However, whenever this mouth of spout poison, it also makes one wish they could have his mouth sealed up.

What nonsense are you saying? Miss Sun is currently sixteen years of age, how come in your mouth, she just turned into an old woman?

Li Hong Yuan sneered, Sixteen, never mind that she hasnt married before getting bestowed, she didnt even have an engagement. If not an old woman that couldnt be married off, then what?

If shed been married, or had an engagement, before getting bestowed, would she still be bestowed to you?

If shed settled her marriage earlier, then imperial father wouldnt have needed to drag this son out to be the scapegoat. Li Hong Yuan didnt yield in the least on this issue.

Your words are getting more and more disgraceful, what do you mean using you as a scapegoat? How can you say that about your imperial father?

Is it not? Dont assume that this son doesnt know anything, just because this son wasnt in the capital these days. Ding Duke has never disliked making things big, wishing he could have his daughters disfiguration be known throughout the entire Qi Yuan Empire. Imperial father found him bothersome, so he just used this son to stuff his mouth. What does he see this son as? If he really was that kind-hearted, that benevolent, why dont he just directly have the person taken into the harem. Perfect for keeping the Empress company, aunt and niece serving one husband can also pass on a beautiful story.

(T/N: Historically, there actually was one such pair. In the Qing dynasty, one of the Emperors, Hong Taiji, his Empress was the paternal aunt of his favorite consort. Think theres a drama based on the love story between him and his consort.)

Yuaner

Bastard

Not waiting for Noble Consort Su to reply, Le Cheng Emperors angry voice bellowed from outside. That voice was so loud that it could quake down the tiles from the roof.

Afterwards, something directly flew towards Li Hong Yuan. And as if he grew eyes on the back of his head, Li Hong Yuan moved out of the way. With a pah sound, that object fell onto the ground, shattering. A half a palm sized piece of top quality antique jade was gone just like that, making Noble Consort Su cant help but heartache.

Bastard, what were you saying just now, dare to say it again?

Li Hong Yuan just used his finger to scratch his sore ears, and then opened his mouth, wanting to repeat his words just now. As a result, he was immediately stopped by Noble Consort Su, whod quickly walked down from the main seat. She blocked in front of him, blocking in between Li Hong Yuan and Le Cheng Emperor. Li Hong Yuan raised an eyebrow and retracted his arm without leaving a trace, but at the same time, also chose to shut his mouth.

T/N: Its actually been a little over a year since I started working in novel translations. Including the chapters I translated for the publishing company I used to work at, Ive probably translated about 300-400 chapters of cnovel. I want to be able to keep translating for as long as I can. At least I hope to see all my projects to the end.