HCB Chapter 211: Stopping
Chapter 211: Stopping
The Queen looked at the Crown Prince with an angry face, her eyes full of disappointment and anger: "The Crown Princess is the face of your East Palace, she represents the dignity and respect of our royal family. How can you abandon the Crown Princess for two concubines? As the crown prince of Dazhao, you should put the world first and have great ambitions, instead of indulging in the gentleness of women and forgetting your responsibilities and mission!"
The prince was secretly upset. He knew that Li Jingshu must have complained to his mother. He gritted his teeth and said, "Please calm down, mother. I have also heard some rumors that one of the three Li sisters has the fate of a phoenix. I think this may be a hint from heaven, so he favors the two concubines a little more. I have not forgotten my identity and responsibilities, please rest assured, mother."
After hearing the prince's explanation, the queen did not calm down. Instead, she reprimanded him even more harshly: "What Phoenix Fate? You believe in such nonsense? As the future monarch, you should have your own judgment and decision-making ability, and not be swayed by these illusory things. Moreover, even if there is such a thing as Phoenix Fate, it should not be a reason for you to ignore the Crown Princess. The Crown Princess is your legally married wife, and her status and dignity cannot be violated. You should treat her well and give her enough love and respect."
The Queen frowned and said sternly, "This so-called Phoenix Fate has always been a double-edged sword! If it is truly confirmed that one of the concubines has the Phoenix Fate, then do you plan to depose your Crown Princess?"
The prince pursed his lips and quickly explained: "I have absolutely no such intention!"
The Queen looked at him coldly and warned him, "I hope you really don't have such thoughts! Once the rumor about the Phoenix Fate reaches your Majesty's ears, it will surely bring you endless troubles!"
The prince nodded repeatedly, indicating that he understood his mother's teachings. He said sincerely: "I know I was wrong. I will pay attention to my words and deeds in the future and will not make you worry again. At the same time, I will treat the crown princess well and fulfill my responsibilities as a husband."
Seeing the prince's sincere attitude, the queen softened her tone, "Well, a good boy is one who can correct his mistakes. However, you must remember what I told you today. As the crown prince of Dazhao, you shoulder the future and hope of the entire country. You must not lose your way because of momentary impulse and selfish desires. You must always keep a clear head and make the right decisions. Also, regarding the Li sisters, don't believe those rumors lightly to avoid unnecessary trouble."
The prince replied respectfully: "I will keep in mind your mother's teachings and will not let you down. As for the Li sisters, I will handle them properly." After saying that, he looked up at the queen, with a hint of determination in his eyes.
The Queen sighed heavily: "Your Majesty is in the prime of life. If he suspects that you spread this matter intentionally, do you think he will be wary of you? Alas, you are really confused!"
The prince came back to his senses as if awakened from a dream. He lowered his voice and responded, "Mother, you are absolutely right! I was indeed confused for a moment!"
The prince returned to the East Palace in a state of confusion, and his mood became increasingly irritable. At this moment, Li Jingshu slowly approached, gently sat beside the prince, and softly called out: "Cousin! What happened today is all my fault for not being able to dissuade my aunt, and not being able to protect my two sisters!"
The prince looked at Li Jingshu, who was blaming herself, and the anger in his heart was instantly extinguished. He reached out and held Li Jingshu's hand tightly, and comforted her softly: "Shushu! I have neglected you these days, but from now on I will never do this again!"
That night the prince stayed in Li Jingshu's bedroom. After a lot of lovemaking, the prince finally fell into a deep sleep, contentedly.
However, in the depths of his dream, he was once again shrouded in a terrible nightmare. The enchanting woman appeared before him again, wrapped around him tightly, and whispered in a seductive voice: "Cheng Li! Kill Luo Lingyue! Kill her! Everything will belong to us!"
The prince shook his head painfully in his sleep and cried out loudly: "No! Don't kill her! We can leave together! As long as we go together, there will be no problem!" His heart was full of contradictions and struggles. On the one hand, he longed for power and desire, and on the other hand, he had a deep love for Luo Lingyue.
Under the entanglement of nightmares, the prince's face turned pale, and his forehead was covered with sweat. His hands tightly grasped the quilt, as if to grasp a touch of reality. Li Jingshu, on the other hand, lay quietly beside him, with a barely noticeable smile on her lips...
Luo Lingyue disguised herself as Dark Moon Fairy and came to the bedroom of Li Xuemei and her sister. She walked up to them calmly and asked softly, "Why did you ask me to come here?"
Li Xuemei took a deep breath and lowered her voice, "Master of Dark Moon Pavilion! We two sisters have recently discovered a huge secret of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Whenever he has sex with a woman, he will fall into an extremely terrible nightmare! Moreover, he keeps calling the names Shushu and Luo Lingyue in his sleep!"
Li Xuelan on the side also nodded and agreed: "We are worried that this matter may be detrimental to Princess Luo, so we took the liberty to send a message to you, Pavilion Master! I hope you can come up with a countermeasure!"
After hearing this, Dark Moon Fairy frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "I have heard about this matter. You must remember not to get involved lightly, let alone try to spy. You must protect yourself! On weekdays, it is okay for you to compete for favor with Li Jingshu, but you must not anger Chu Chengli!"
After saying that, she thought for a moment, took out a delicate wooden box from her bosom, gently opened the lid, and inside lay a box of fragrant incense sticks. She handed the box to Li Xuemei and said solemnly: "Replace the incense you lit with this kind of incense, and Chu Chengli will fall asleep peacefully and no longer be disturbed by nightmares!"
Dark Moon Fairy walked out of the prince's concubine's bedroom, her figure like a ghost, instantly disappearing into the night. She flew into Li Jingshu's bedroom and landed lightly in front of the bed. She looked coldly at Chu Chengli, who was lying on the bed with a frown on his face and trapped in a nightmare, and the corners of her mouth slightly raised, outlining a strange smile.
She whispered softly, "It turns out that Shu Shu has found a way to evoke your memory! If you recover your memory too early, this game will become boring!" Her voice seemed to come from the netherworld, with a hint of chill and mockery. Dark Moon Fairy's eyes flashed with a cunning light, as if she was full of anticipation for the next development.
Dark Moon Fairy gently untied the incense burner, raised her jade hand lightly, and carefully added some incense powder with a mysterious fragrance into it. As the incense powder was incorporated, wisps of soft smoke gradually rose from the incense burner.
This light smoke seemed to have some kind of magical power. It slowly floated out, passed through the air, and spread towards Chu Chengli. At this time, Chu Chengli was deeply trapped in the torment of nightmares. His face was distorted, his body was shaking constantly, and he seemed to be swallowed by endless pain.
However, when the wisp of smoke touched Chu Chengli, a miracle happened. He, who was struggling in the nightmare, gradually calmed down. His breathing became steady, and his muscles were no longer tense, as if he was soothed by a warm force, freeing him from the abyss of pain.
Dark Moon Fairy watched all this quietly, with a chilling light in her eyes...