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Chapter 525 Is there even a choice? There is no choice! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

Inside the palace, when Tang's mother saw Li Chen return, she hurriedly went to greet him: "Your Majesty, are you satisfied with that girl Hongxiu?"

Li Chen took off his outer robe and casually said, "Tang Hongxiu is a good girl."

Upon hearing this, Madam Tang breathed a sigh of relief, but then smelled a faint scent of alcohol on Li Chen: "Your Majesty has drunk quite a bit. Your Majesty, I will go to the Imperial Kitchen to prepare a hangover soup."

Before long, Tang's mother returned with a steaming bowl of hangover soup and carefully sat down next to Li Chen: "Your Majesty, you've already won over Hongxiu so quickly?"

A mischievous glint appeared in her eyes. Li Chen had been gone for a whole day and night, and she was sure he had taken Tang Hongxiu by his side and spent the night at the Tang residence.

Because she knew Li Chen's charm and strength, a day and a night was not a problem, but she was afraid that Tang Hongxiu might not be able to withstand it.

Li Chen took the hangover soup and smiled meaningfully: "Your second brother-in-law took me to Tang Hongxiu's room, actually in the room..."

Upon hearing this, Tang's mother nearly knocked over her teacup: "What?! My uncle..."

She covered her mouth in shock, thinking: Tang Yue is really going all out, even offering up his own wife?

Then she thought about it again and sighed: It seems everyone is doing this for the Tang family. After all, she sacrificed herself, so we can't blame her.

Li Chen suddenly said, "I'm going to the Tang residence again tonight. Go and make the arrangements."

There's no way around it, the two beauties are just too voluptuous and captivating; one day definitely isn't enough.

Tang's mother's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly agreed, "Your Majesty, I will take care of it right away."

Upon arriving at the Tang residence, Tang's mother went straight to Tang Yue's study.

After the maid left, she lowered her voice and asked, "Is Young Master Li very satisfied with what happened yesterday?"

Tang Yue's face stiffened, and he sighed heavily: "It was my mistake."

He then recounted the whole story.

Now Tang's mother understood; it was all a misunderstanding. She had been wondering why Tang Yue, as a man, would so readily offer his beloved.

Tang's mother wrung her hands anxiously: "But, Young Master Li is coming again tonight!"

Tang Yue slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly, saying resolutely, "No! I promised Yu Ran that there would never be a second time!"

As a man, he must keep the vows he has made.

This kind of thing can be forgiven once; it was my own mistake, so why would it happen again?

Tang Yue absolutely could not tolerate this.

Tang's mother was sweating profusely with anxiety. After looking around to make sure no one was watching, she leaned close to Tang Yue's ear and whispered, "You're confused! That young master Li is none other than the current emperor!"

"What?!" Tang Yue was struck dumb, staggering back two steps. "To...to be the Emperor?"

His face turned deathly pale instantly. Remembering that he had been lingering outside the door yesterday, he broke out in a cold sweat.

After a long pause, he swallowed hard and said, "I...I understand. Tonight, I'll make sure everything is arranged properly."

Is there a choice? No, there isn't!
Li Chen was a member of the royal family, and he couldn't afford to offend him, let alone the emperor.

I never expected that the vow I made this morning would be broken so quickly.

Mother Tang finally breathed a sigh of relief: "It's good that Second Uncle understands. It's our blessing that His Majesty has taken a liking to the women of our Tang family."

Tang Yue smiled bitterly, his mind flashing back to his wife's radiant beauty that morning, a mix of emotions welling up inside him.

He suddenly remembered something and hurriedly asked, "That Hongxiu?"

Madam Tang waved her hand: "There's no rush with Hongxiu's matter. Since His Majesty has said she's a good girl, he will naturally give her a title. Right now, it's more important to arrange things for tonight."

Tang Yue nodded blankly. After his mother left, he sat alone in the study for a long time.

It wasn't until the sun was setting that he dragged his heavy steps toward the inner courtyard.

Pushing open the door, I saw Liu Yuran doing her makeup.

Her beautiful face was reflected in the bronze mirror, even more radiant than ever before.

Liu Yuran turned around and saw that her husband's expression was unusual. She asked in confusion, "Husband, has something happened?"

Tang Yue took a deep breath and slowly knelt in front of her: "Madam, that man will be coming again tonight." The jade hairpin in Liu Yuran's hand fell to the ground with a "clatter".

Her cheeks flushed, and a complex look flashed in her eyes. After a long while, she said softly, "This concubine understands."

As night deepened, lanterns in the backyard of the Tang residence were lit one by one.

Li Chen arrived as promised, and the Tang residence was brightly lit.

Tang Yue forced a smile and respectfully welcomed Li Chen into the main hall.

He knew Li Chen's purpose in coming, but he didn't dare to resist. He was the one who caused the blunder, and he would have to bear the consequences himself.

At the banquet, Li Chen and Tang Hongxiu chatted happily, discussing everything from poetry and songs to alchemy and cultivation.

Today, Tang Hongxiu specially changed into a light pink gauze dress, with a few small pearl flowers in her hair, making her look elegant and refined.

She would steal glances at Li Chen from time to time, her eyes filled with admiration.

However, she felt that her two sisters-in-law's outfits were a bit strange tonight. Liu Yuran had changed her usual dignified demeanor and was wearing a deep V-neck crimson long dress, with her snow-white cleavage faintly visible.

Su Qinghe even wore a semi-transparent gauze dress for the first time ever, with the outline of her lotus-root-colored bodice clearly visible underneath.

"Strange, why hasn't Second Brother come back yet?" Tang Hongxiu muttered to herself, feeling that the atmosphere was a bit strange.

After a few rounds of drinks, Li Chen put down his glass and lazily rubbed his temples. "I'm a little tired."

Tang Yue immediately understood: "Young Master Li, you've worked hard. A quiet villa has been prepared for you to rest in."

Then he turned to Tang Hongxiu and said, "Little sister, why don't you accompany Young Master Li for a walk in the garden first? I'll be there shortly."

After the two left, Tang Yue hurriedly led Liu Yuran and Su Qinghe to the other courtyard.

Along the way, he watched his wife's graceful figure swaying back, his heart breaking.

Liu Yuran had specially styled her hair in a droopy bun tonight, with ruby ​​earrings dangling from her earlobes, jingling with every step she took; Su Qinghe had even sprayed on a rare Western Region perfume, its fragrance alluring.

"I'll have to trouble you two tonight, for the sake of the Tang family." Tang Yue stood at the entrance of the villa, his voice hoarse.

Liu Yuran turned around and smiled, her red lips glistening with desire: "Don't worry, my husband."

She said that, but her heart was beating faster than usual.

Thinking of the intoxicating pleasure of last night, my legs felt weak.

Su Qinghe smoothed his hair and said calmly, "Uncle, there's no need to worry. We know what we're doing."

But her slightly trembling fingertips betrayed the turmoil in her heart.

Tang Yue watched the two women gracefully walk into the courtyard, his fists clenched until they turned white.

He had never seen his wife so charming and alluring.

The usually dignified and virtuous young lady seemed like a completely different person at this moment.

Tang Yue slapped himself hard across the face, staggered, and turned to leave.

When Li Chen arrived at the villa, he saw Liu Yuran and Su Qinghe standing side by side, one as charming as a peony, the other as elegant as a secluded orchid.

"Young Master Li." Liu Yuran bowed gracefully, her snow-white chest dazzling to the eye.

She appeared respectful, but inside she was filled with unspeakable anticipation and shame.

Su Qinghe's cheeks flushed crimson, and even her neck was tinged with a light pink.

She tried to remain calm as she poured herself a cup of tea, but her trembling hand spilled most of it.

Li Chen looked at the two sisters-in-law with amusement, thinking that Tang Yue was really willing to spend money. If he didn't work hard to carve, wouldn't he be wasting Tang Yue's kindness?
Before long, a fierce battle began.

At this time, Tang Zhen had not actually left the Tang residence; he had simply gotten drunk again and fallen into a deep sleep.

Tang Yue couldn't sleep, but he was powerless to do anything about it.

One of them played the role of an incompetent husband, and the other played the role of a sleeping husband.

(End of this chapter)