AWB Chapter 121: Conquering the 2nd Affectionate Man (The End)
Chapter 121: Conquering the 2nd Affectionate Man (The End)
Jiang Xu's illness could not be kept secret for long, and soon the news spread throughout the capital that he had lost his fertility and was unable to have sexual intercourse.
The Jiang family was in an uproar. The old Marquis was furious, but there was nothing he could do. He only had this one legitimate son, but fortunately, Jiang Xu had already given birth to a grandson for him, so he was not worried about the future succession of the Marquis's mansion.
As for those illegitimate sons, in the old Marquis's heart, they were nothing but worthless things, and could not compare with the legitimate sons at all.
After all, being born of the principal wife is not only a symbol of status, but also represents the power of the maternal family behind him, while children born of concubines are usually born to women of humble backgrounds who are beautiful.
Therefore, in most wealthy and powerful families, the requirement for the head mistress is that she be a lady from a distinguished family with matching status and upbringing. As for concubines, it doesn't matter and depends on personal preference. The hierarchy between legitimate and illegitimate children is very strict, after all, a concubine is a concubine and is ultimately not a wife.
The Hou family also believed that Jiang Xu's own debauchery outside had caused such a consequence, and the old lady of the Hou family felt more guilty towards Mu Wan'er.
Mu Wan'er seized the opportunity to gain more control over the Marquis's mansion. She managed the mansion even better, and her son became increasingly intelligent and sensible under her guidance.
Although Jiang Xu is no longer able to perform, please believe that his love for the female lead is pure, and his inability to perform does not affect his love.
He just can no longer be like Wanwan to him; he can still protect his white moonlight, his cinnabar mole.
Jiang Xu staked the lives of everyone in the Marquis's mansion on the Eighth Prince, firmly supporting him. The struggle for the crown prince has always been cruel, and the loser only faces death.
Fortunately, he gambled on the male lead, so he couldn't possibly lose. In the end, the Eighth Prince killed his other brothers and ascended the throne, and his empress was naturally Sun Ruolan.
Jiang Xu was lavishly rewarded by the new emperor for his role in supporting the emperor's ascension to the throne, and his mansion enjoyed immense prestige for a time.
But Jiang Xu knew in his heart that all this wealth and glory was just fleeting, and the only thing he cared about was Sun Ruolan.
He felt at ease as long as she was well.
What kind of devoted second male lead is this? He's clearly a simp, a simp who ends up with nothing.
Qingmo was cracking sunflower seeds with gusto, like watching a TV series, her heart pounding with excitement! Her hands were trembling!
I feel the story is too bland. They should have given the second male lead a chance. He's so pure in love, it would be a shame if they didn't end up together.
It's a dark and windy night, when people kill people and set fires.
When the night was deep and quiet, Qingmo would use an invisibility talisman to sneak over, knock Jiang Xu unconscious, and take him away. Her skill in this process was so adept that it was heartbreaking.
Everyone who got a tap on the head by her eventually turned to ashes. It was purely coincidental; she wasn't that kind of person.
Qingmo quietly sneaked into the palace. To be honest, she has a terrible sense of direction. This place is so big, finding someone is really a leg-tiring task. She could easily win a model worker award for her hard work.
They made their way to Sun Ruolan's bedchamber, only to find her alone. The male lead had probably gone to another concubine's place. That's how men are; he may love you, but that doesn't stop him from sleeping with others.
What a perfect opportunity! Qingmo just threw Jiang Xu out and onto Sun Ruolan's bed, lit an incense stick, and then we don't need to say anything more, right?
Soon, there was commotion inside. Qingmo had no intention of covering for them. The palace maids and eunuchs guarding outside naturally heard it, and their faces turned deathly pale with fright. After all, the Emperor hadn't come today...
So... everyone dared not breathe loudly, pretending to be deaf, their heads bowed at a 90-degree angle. If word got out, they would all be blamed. When the emperor is angry, rivers of blood flow.
Hehe, Qingmo has no say in this; she only loves watching the show.
I lit a fire at the palace not far away, found a corner to sit down and eat, took out fried chicken and cola, and was simply blissful.
The palace quickly caught fire, causing a commotion. Palace maids and eunuchs rushed to put out the fire. A palace maid also came to report to Sun Ruolan, but the two inside could not hear her at all.
Upon hearing that the palace was on fire, the emperor rushed over to investigate and frowned upon seeing the panicked crowd around him.
After the fire was extinguished, the emperor toured the palace and did not see the empress. He was puzzled, since the palace was not far from the empress's bedroom. He had come all the way from Consort Hua's place, so why hadn't the empress arrived?
"Where is the Empress? With such a major incident, where is she? How does she manage the harem?"
Hearing the anger in the emperor's voice, none of the palace maids and eunuchs dared to speak. The emperor's face darkened instantly, and he strode towards Sun Ruolan's bedchamber, with everyone following behind in fear.
When he reached the Empress's bedroom, he heard those unbearable sounds. The Emperor kicked open the door and saw the two of them with their clothes disheveled.
The emperor was furious, feeling as if he were being cuckolded.
"Guards, separate this adulterous couple!"
The eunuchs separated the two and covered Sun Ruolan with a sheet. Although the incense burned out quickly, it did not mean that the effects of the medicine were short-lived. The two were still dazed and confused.
"A pair of vile women, lock them in the dungeon and torture them." The emperor's face was ashen. He turned and left, feeling that even looking at them would be an eyesore.
Qingmo sneered. Ha, does he think he's something special? Didn't he just come from another concubine's palace? What's he getting so angry about? Isn't this fair to everyone?
Thinking of this, Qingmo approached and flicked a pill into the emperor's mouth. Hehe, just like Jiang Xu's. The emperor will be a eunuch from now on. The eldest brother can't laugh at the second brother.
To be honest, he really misunderstood. Nothing really happened between Sun Ruolan and Jiang Xu just now, because Jiang Xu is impotent, hahaha. They were just creating a lively atmosphere. In reality, Jiang Xu's physical condition doesn't allow it.
The emperor only felt something go down his throat. There was nothing unusual around him, so he didn't think much of it and just assumed that he might have accidentally swallowed a grain of sand.
Qingmo: Hehehe... You're welcome.
The next day, the imperial edict was issued: Jiang Xu had committed adultery in the palace, his entire clan was beheaded, and the Empress was deposed for immorality, banished to the cold palace, and imprisoned for life.
Mu Wan'er felt a sudden darkness before her eyes, and she collapsed. She never imagined that Jiang Xu would dare to do such a thing.
She murmured, "How dare he? How dare he! He loves her so much that he disregards the lives of his entire clan?"
Mu Wan'er's face was filled with disbelief. She never expected things to turn out this way. It was truly laughable. If she had known, she should have left the father and kept the son, but it was too late now.
Qingmo stood in the crowd, touched her nose, and thought, "Ha! That little emperor is really stingy. Is it really necessary to play a game of Candy Crush with the whole clan?"
Qingmo took a few steps back, and no one noticed her standing in the crowd. She cast an invisibility spell on herself and quickly ran away. She wasn't going to play Candy Crush with the whole clan; she was just an outsider, and it was none of their business.
As for saving people, what does that have to do with her? A time-traveling woman? Hmm! Fellow countrymen meeting each other, stabbing each other in the back. Sister, you'd better pray for yourself.
Qingmo quickly ransacked the Hou Mansion's storeroom. Since everyone was going to die anyway, she figured it was better to let the emperor have his way than the emperor.
Having spent so long in the Marquis's mansion, she naturally knew the public treasury and some private vaults very well.
Gold, silver, and jewelry—collect them all!
Medicinal herbs and tonics, buy them all!
Clothes and fabrics, collect them all!
Kitchen, pack it all up!
Tables, chairs, and benches—pack them away!
These are all good stuff. I don't care what they are, I'll take everything I see. I don't mind having too much, since there's plenty of space. It's okay to put some junk in there.
After collecting the goods, Qingmo ran off, hired a carriage, and left the city. As for where to go, he would go wherever he wanted; he could go anywhere as long as he had money.
Qingmo certainly lived a carefree life, but the entire Hou family was tragically wiped out. Was it her fault? It's only because her son was such a simp! He loved her so much, so Qingmo let him love her to his heart's content.
As for Mu Wan'er, consider her unlucky. The original owner of this body was implicated by her in her previous life, so the original owner was unlucky.
This time it was Qingmo who caused trouble, and they were just unlucky. After all, Qingmo only likes to cause trouble, not clean up the mess.
Qingmo only wanted to retire this time, so she found a beautiful place with clear waters and green mountains, built a big house, and settled down.
Life goes on however it is; she just likes being a happy homebody, needing no emotions and living freely.
Time passed slowly, and the emperor realized he was failing. He only had one son, the eldest prince born to Sun Ruolan.
Although he had his doubts that the child wasn't his, he had no choice but to accept that this was his only child. The crown prince could only be him.
How wonderful! The second male lead can die in peace now, after all, his child will become the emperor in the future.
Qingmo: I made it, I made it, you're welcome.
Seeing that everyone else is having a hard time makes her happy. If everyone were doing well, she would feel uneasy, hehe.
"Ding, congratulations on your peaceful death, host. We will take you away from this world immediately."
"Ding, area score settled: 1000, balance..."
Back in the system space, I first gave myself a nice manicure, then continued cultivating. When I came out, I was already at the early stage of the Fusion Realm.
"Xiao Wu, let's start the next task."