After conquering seven male favorites, the vicious heroine wants to run away

Chapter 304 Settling Everything

The news of the Southern Moon Princess taking over the Eastern Chen Kingdom caused turmoil among the various countries.

The small countries allied with the Second Prince of Dongchen withdrew their troops after their defeat, offering compensation as a means of peace. Shan Baiyu and others stationed on the border were summoned back by an imperial edict.

"Treasure, water~"

A weary voice came from under the desk, and a hand slowly climbed onto the desk, fumbling for the memorial.

"Your Majesty, the water has arrived."

Zhenbao poured her a glass of warm water and handed it to her. Shi Nuanyu, who was lying on the ground feeling utterly hopeless, drank the glass and her spirits lifted somewhat.

"Why call me Your Majesty? I will always be your princess."

Hearing Zhenbao address her as "Your Majesty" repeatedly, she thought she was in her seventies or eighties.

I'm not used to it, not at all.

Zhenbao smiled, her eyes crinkling, and secretly took out a large piece of candied fruit from the bag.

"Princess, have a sweet one."

Shi Nuanyu took a bite, closed her eyes to enjoy it, and gave a thumbs up, "It sounds great, all the fatigue of the day has disappeared."

After taking control of Dongchen, he was very busy every day, meeting with ministers in the morning and reviewing memorials in the afternoon.

You wouldn't believe it until you see it; Dongchen's mess is more than a hair's breadth.

I need to finish dealing with things here quickly before I can return to Nanyue.

So tired~
"Is Your Majesty comfortable lying on the ground?"

A gentle voice sounded above her head. Qinghe had entered the study at some point and was half-squatting beside her with a smile on his face, reaching out to brush away the stray hairs at her temples.

Shi Nuanyu angrily dodged away, shifting her body to distance herself, and spoke in a sarcastic tone.

"The Imperial Advisor has finally found time to visit me. Have you had enough of the beauties outside?"

Since joining Dongchen, A-Ling and A-Shi have both gone to the military camp, while Qinghe and she have been busy with their own things in the court, and they have not been seen from morning to night.

While other emperors were surrounded by beauties, she had to make appointments whenever she needed them.

Seeing the Imperial Advisor enter, Zhenbao covered her mouth and chuckled, sneaking out of the study and closing the door behind her.

Qinghe, who was being questioned, was not angry. He sat down and slowly leaned over to lie on her body.

"As the warm-hearted royal consort, maintaining one's integrity is the most basic requirement. I will not give up the royal consort position that is within my grasp."

Shi Nuanyu's feigned anger was shattered, and she playfully pinched the tip of his nose.

"You're already calling yourself the Emperor's Consort so early? Aren't you afraid they'll cause a huge uproar?"

I've never realized men could be so shameless.

Qinghe took the opportunity to grasp the restless hand on the tip of his nose. "As the emperor's consort, you naturally have some magnanimity and don't mind using extra means."

Thinking of the letter he had just received, he paused for a moment, unsure whether to tell it to him.

Sensing that he had something to say, Shi Nuanyu wrapped her arms around his neck, her face full of curiosity.

“You never used to be so hesitant about things.”

Qinghe couldn't bear it, but decided to tell them anyway, "News came from Nanyue that the Emperor and Empress disappeared after leaving behind an imperial edict to abdicate the throne, and no one knows their whereabouts."

Missing!

Shi Nuanyu's smile froze, and she asked incredulously.

"You're kidding, right?"

How could my father and mother have disappeared? They would never have abandoned me.

Recalling the conversation she overheard outside the courtyard, a strange unease arose in her heart. Had they returned to their own world?
Qinghe sat up and hugged her tightly.

"I'm sorry, Nuan Nuan, I have ordered people to search, but we have not been able to find any trace of the Emperor and Empress. It's as if they have vanished into thin air."

Shi Nuanyu accurately grasped the key phrase, "You mean disappear into thin air?"

Qinghe nodded. "Eunuch Wang sent a message that he was guarding the entrance to the imperial bedchamber that night. When the emperor and empress did not come out, he immediately sent people to search for them, but there was no trace of them."

Hearing this, Shi Nuanyu's mind gradually calmed down, and she quietly leaned against him.

"Qinghe, Father and Mother should be alright. They might be waiting for me somewhere."

If they really do return to their own world, she won't worry. But what if this assumption doesn't hold true?
Shi Nuanyu dared not think any further. She stepped out of the man's embrace and grabbed the dagger from the desk. "Where is he?"

Although he didn't know why Nuannuan was so certain that the Emperor and Empress were alright, he chose to believe her unconditionally.

Qinghe stood up and slowly straightened her wrinkled sleeves, instantly understanding her thoughts.

"They were provided with good food and drink in the dungeon."

"He deserves to be fed and clothed," Shi Nuanyu sneered, and took the lead in leaving the study and heading straight for the dungeon.

Some accounts are due for settlement.

Treasure, who was guarding the door, ran after them.

Qinghe followed behind her with a stern expression, protecting her safety. Looking at her strong back, he was filled with emotion.

Unbeknownst to her, Nikki has become a qualified monarch, and all her past experiences have been worthwhile.

In Dongchen Prison, the guards leaned lazily against the wall, showing no discipline. Hearing footsteps, they listlessly took out their keys from their waistbands.

"To guard prisoners in jail, you must pay ten taels of silver."

After saying that, he muttered in dissatisfaction, "Prison is no good either. Why do we have to come here? Just stay for a few days, pay the ransom, and we'll be released. Why do all this troublesome nonsense?"

"Do I have to pay money to be imprisoned?"

Shi Nuanyu stood behind the jailer with icy eyes. The former Dongchen had become so corrupt that even the criminals imprisoned there could be redeemed with ransom.

"How dare you disrespect His Majesty? You're asking for trouble."

Zhenbao darted forward and kicked the jailer to the ground. She would bite anyone who disrespected the princess.

A cold glint flashed in Qinghe's eyes. Despite his repeated admonitions, some officials still deceived their superiors and failed to act, which meant that his admonitions were not strong enough.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will certainly discipline you more strictly."

Shi Nuanyu walked past the jailer expressionlessly, and the jailer, terrified, quickly got up and led the way.

Upon reaching the first cell at the far end, the jailer shakily opened the door.

Zhuang Wenrui's hands and feet were tied to the cross, his feet could not touch the ground and were suspended in the air, his face was pale as if he had not eaten for many days.

Hearing the noise, he weakly opened his eyes and saw that the person who came had a ferocious and terrifying face.

"You can't resist killing me, Shi Nuanyu, do you dare? Is your throne secure?"

Being accused of murdering the previous emperor is considered a plot to seize power and is condemned by the people.

Shi Nuanyu slowly approached, stepping expressionlessly over the dark red bloodstains on the ground.

"Moral blackmail, and then I'll tell you, I have no morals."

He pulled out the dagger and stabbed it hard into his calf, the bright red blood flowing down to his wrist.

A stinging sensation shot through Zhuang Wenrui, causing him to break out in a cold sweat and his facial muscles to tremble uncontrollably.

How dare you plot against me?

She was just a woman; how could she have the audacity to kill him?

Seeing the meaning in his eyes, Shi Nuanyu laughed and tightened her grip a little.

"You've forgotten, I'm not just a woman, but also the ruler of the world. This strike is punishment for your cruelty towards the people."

She pulled out a dagger and stabbed him in the abdomen. The ruthlessness in her eyes could no longer be concealed, but she felt no pleasure in revenge.

"This strike punishes you for instigating war and causing the deaths of countless soldiers."

Zhuang Wenrui was in so much pain that he couldn't speak, and he managed to utter a single word through gritted teeth.

"Go ahead and kill me if you dare."

He was unwilling to accept that he had fallen into her hands; he was unwilling to lose to a woman.

"I'll kill you," Shi Nuanyu sneered. "You haven't paid off your debts yet, and I won't let you die now."

He deftly pulled out the dagger and swiftly plunged it into his abdomen again.

"This stab will cost you Fule your life."

Fule shouldn't have died in their struggle; she deserved a beautiful age and a fulfilling life. Her life shouldn't have ended at seventeen.