AWB Chapter 1042 She Has Nothing
Chapter 1042 She Has Nothing
Huo was quite fond of Zhou Xianlin's performance.
This boy is not stupid, he has some calculations in his mind, but he is not dirty. His behavior is neither humble nor arrogant, very decent.
His appearance was not handsome, but he was also well-proportioned and clear. Especially his eyes, which were as sharp and bright as a sword quenched by fire. The ambition and fighting spirit burning in his eyes made him look as sharp as a sword drawn from its sheath.
It can be seen that he is not a coward. He once said that he would sue the Huang family to the government, but he was not just talking, he really did it.
At this time, he was wise, knew when to advance and when to retreat, and after weighing the pros and cons, he also knew how to go with the flow and do a favor.
It is the best arrangement for both others and yourself.
Shi Anxia also had a good impression of this boy, thinking that he was useful and had a bottom line. In the future, when there was a good job, he would always give priority to the Zhou family.
If you think about it carefully, although Wen had no choice but to choose a son-in-law, she still found the best choice in the difficult situation.
Huang Si Ning was a person who didn't know what was good. She played a good hand badly the first time, and the second time she ruined a good marriage completely.
It really proves the old saying - rotten wood cannot be carved, and rotten mud cannot be propped up on a wall.
Zhou Xianlin properly handled the Huang Sining incident and not only escaped unscathed, but he also quietly established a network of relationships among the powerful people in the capital.
What is commendable is that although he has direct access to various mansions, he still abides by his duties and continues to supply goods through Madam Gu.
This kind of behavior of knowing when to advance and when to retreat and knowing the limits is rare among businessmen who are only interested in profit.
Seeing that Zhou Xianlin neither got carried away nor burned his bridges after crossing the river, Madam Gu began to admire him. Later, she helped him to make some important deals and expanded his business routes.
Everyone in the world says that Zhou Xianlin is lucky, but few people know that this luck is actually the blessing gained by keeping a low profile. This is a story for another time.
In short, a lotus viewing banquet was held, and a lawsuit was resolved amicably. Everyone was happy.
Wen breathed a sigh of relief when she learned that the tense lawsuit between the two parties had been resolved.
The most direct consequence of this matter being a big deal is that she will lose her position as the legal wife and may even be divorced and sent back to her parents' home.
She is not Tang Chujun, who was able to marry the retired emperor despite being divorced, and whose sons and daughters are filial to her.
She has nothing.
If she was divorced, she would have no choice but to die.
When people are doing well, there is not much difference between them. But once they fall into trouble, their true colors are revealed.
Mrs. Wen seriously reflected on her past actions and her weak resolve, and realized that she was largely responsible for her daughter's upbringing.
She prepared gifts and sent a visiting card to the young master's residence, wanting to thank the princess in person.
But Shi Anxia was too busy to meet her.
Yao Sheng took the initiative to accept her gift and return the gift.
Wen knew that the princess had no grudges and never took her daughter seriously. From the beginning to the end, it was her daughter who was causing trouble for herself.
She also took out a few decent treasures from the private storehouse of the eldest house and sent them to Mrs. Huo for selection, to see if anything could be chosen to add to the princess's box.
Mrs. Huo was very satisfied and thought that if Mrs. Wen had understood the situation earlier, the power of being the head of the family would never have fallen into her hands.
The line-up of scholars who would escort the bride to the wedding was officially confirmed. This was a major event that would be recorded in the annals of history and in the family tree. Everyone was proud of it.
The two countries are making preparations for the marriage.
This almost pissed off the Emperor of Wan to death!
I just can't understand how the Northern Wing Prince Consort who always suppressed their Wan State could become the Emperor Yu of Liang State!
Wan State is now in a turbulent time, with wars raging everywhere. The Bora royal family holds high the banner of "eliminating tyranny and saving the people" and marches forward with unstoppable force, heading straight for the capital.
They claimed that the current Wan government was levying heavy taxes and officials were corrupt, causing the people to be displaced and starving.
In the name of "punishing the evil on behalf of God", Bola vowed to overthrow the tyranny and restore peace to the Kingdom of Wan.
The people along the way had been exploited for a long time and complained a lot. Seeing that the Bora family had strict military discipline and opened their warehouses to help the people, they all came to welcome the royal army with food and drink. The local tyrants either waited and watched or defected, and the situation became increasingly unfavorable to the court.
The Emperor of Wan secretly sent envoys to Liang, offering a large sum of money in exchange for ceding land and doubling the annual tribute, to beg Emperor Yong for help in suppressing the rebellion.
The secret plan had already been reached, and they were just waiting for the Liang army to arrive and join forces with the imperial army to encircle the Bola rebels.
Unexpectedly, the situation changed suddenly, the Liang Kingdom changed its leader overnight, and Emperor Yu ascended the throne.
The previous secret agreement turned into a piece of waste paper in the blink of an eye.
The Emperor of Wan was about to dispatch troops to counterattack when he heard the news of the change in Liang. His blood boiled and he spit out a mouthful of black blood and fell straight onto the dragon throne.
I have been ill for days, but bad news keeps coming——
"Your Majesty, Liang State and Beiyi have concluded a marriage alliance and have become allies!"
"Bastard! Cough cough cough..." He cursed a bunch of ugly words in a hoarse voice, a fishy and sweet taste surged in his throat, and he was in a coma for several days.
Before I could catch my breath, another urgent message arrived:
"Your Majesty, the new Emperor Yu of Liang is the consort of Princess Haiyan of Beiyi! And that consort is actually the former Emperor Heng of Liang!"
Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Wan clenched the quilt tightly with his skinny fingers.
I see!
——Revenge for the tragic death of his son? It has become an obsession.
——Conquering cities and expanding territory? That's even more wishful thinking.
"No! It shouldn't be like this!" The Emperor of Wan whispered hoarsely, his eyes bloodshot.
His throat was rolling and he hadn't yet sorted out his thoughts when he suddenly heard the sound of chaotic footsteps outside the hall.
“Your Majesty! Your Majesty—” The guard stumbled in, his face pale, “The Bora rebels have already breached Chilong Pass, and are less than a hundred miles away from the capital!”
"puff--!"
Another mouthful of blood spurted out, and the quilt was covered with a dazzling scarlet. The old emperor fell on his back, his ears buzzing, and he seemed to hear the shouts of the rebels approaching the palace wall.
“Father! Father…” The Crown Prince of Wan threw himself in front of the dragon bed, shaking the old emperor with tears streaming down his face, “Father, wake up, get up quickly and learn from Emperor Mingde of the Northern Wing to lead the army in person! Quickly! Once the Bora royal family attacks us, I, your son, will die… Wuuwuwu…”
His voice was trembling violently, and in the bedroom filled with the scent of ambergris mixed with medicine, the only sound could be heard was his rapid sobs.
The old emperor was so weak that he thought he was going to die. But after hearing the prince's words, he was so angry that he came back to life. He grabbed the jade pillow with his skinny hands and smashed it, "Get out! You useless evil creature! Get out! Get out!"
Prince of Wan: "..."
Ability? If I really had ability, I would have turned over your old bones long ago! I have tolerated your stupidity and incompetence for many years, and now you think I am useless?
Damn it! This old man is not dead!
The Prince of Wan left without saying a word, his robe fluttering like a gust of wind.
He went back to pack up his gold and silver and prepare to flee, and the warehouse of the Eastern Palace was turned into a mess.
Aren't you going to run and wait to die?
The carriage was already ready outside the palace gate. The prince jumped on it and shouted, "Let's go!"
The Crown Princess ran out with her hairpins and rings scattered, the jewel box in her arms jingling, "Your Highness! Your Highness, I haven't—"
The sound of the shafts crushed the cries. Beauty? Beauty is the least valuable thing in troubled times. Bringing a bright live target, do you think the rebels' knives are not sharp enough?
The carriage sped away, and in the shadow of the palace gate, the Crown Princess fell to the ground and burst into tears.
The sorrows and joys of this world are never shared.
When the Crown Prince of Wan was panicking like a lost dog, Ge Luo was riding his horse across the vast grassland, "Master Arrow God! Did you hear that? The Northern Wing's Prince Consort is actually the Liang State's Yu Emperor! Ahahahahaha...you deserve to lose!"