Wei Enxian let out a cold laugh. "How can you be so sure that the child in Lu Wanyin's belly belongs to Xie Jinyang? What if it's the emperor's?"
Dugu Luanyue was taken aback. She asked in confusion, "Alright. So what happened next?"
Wei Enxian continued her story, getting more and more into it. Her eyes were gloomy, and there was a hint of displeasure on her face.
"After that, the late emperor passed away. His Majesty was busy succeeding to the throne and consolidating his power. It took him about half a year.
As soon as he had some free time, he would go to Fuyue Temple. He didn't even bother to look at the concubines in the harem.
Just thinking about this makes me angry. He didn't want the well - behaved concubines but preferred the wild flowers outside!
Later, I sent someone to Fuyue Temple to investigate. To my surprise, the temple was surrounded by numerous secret guards. Not even a mosquito could fly in.
I calculated the time when the child was born. It was really hard to tell if the child was His Majesty's.
But within a year after that, His Majesty neither brought the child back nor sent it away. I guessed that it might be his.
After that, the child disappeared. Only Lu Wanyin herself knew what happened.
After the child was born, His Majesty didn't enter the harem for three years. Whenever he was free, he would almost always be in Fuyue Temple.
If the child wasn't his, he probably wouldn't have gone there, would he?
All these are just small matters. Whenever I think that the great Emperor of the Northern Yan had an affair with Lu Wanyin, the wife of a court official, for several years, I get extremely angry."
Dugu Luanyue listened to the story that happened many years ago and couldn't help sighing with a smile.
"I didn't expect His Majesty to be such a devoted man back then. It's really rare for him not to enter the harem for three years. What happened next, Concubine Xian? Please continue."
Wei Enxian said, "After the battle in the western border ended, Xie Jinyang returned home. But he couldn't find his wife, so he came to demand an explanation. Then, the Xie family rebelled and was exterminated along with all their relatives."
Dugu Luanyue was a little surprised. "What about Lu Wanyin?"
Wei Enxian sighed when she mentioned this.
"I really don't know when and how Lu Wanyin died.
All I know is that after His Majesty returned from Fuyue Temple one time, he never went there again. He also skipped court for several days. After falling seriously ill, he seemed to have changed into a different person.
He became the emperor we see today."
Dugu Luanyue was eager to hear more after learning such a big secret. Her face showed that she wanted to hear more.
However, Wei Enxian adjusted the gold hairpin on her hair and asked tentatively,
"Your Majesty the Queen has been praising the Third Prince recently. Thank you very much. But I really don't understand Your Majesty's intention. Your Majesty might as well speak bluntly."
Dugu Luanyue had raven - black hair and red lips. Her enchanting eyes contained an unclear smile.
"The Third Prince's performance in Danyang City was really remarkable. As his step - mother and having no sons of my own, the future crown prince will surely be selected from the most outstanding princes.
His Majesty has been in poor health recently. I've just given a little guidance. Concubine Xian should go back and remind the Third Prince not to make any big mistakes recently."
Wei Enxian bowed. "Yes, Your Majesty the Queen."
She tried to figure out the Queen's mind. From now on, she didn't dare to underestimate her at all. Maybe Dugu Luanyue wanted to rely on the Wei family. After A Jue ascended the throne, she could also be treated well in the harem.
When Dugu Luanyue walked out of the imperial garden, she stopped. She looked back. Aunt Meijiang led the people behind away and then whispered, "Come out."
Huo Wei was like a wild beast lurking in the night. His eyes, as black as obsidian, were still sharp and full of energy.
His strong and powerful arms grabbed her and pulled her behind the rockery. With his chin tilted, his voice was deep and charming.
"How did you know I was here?"
Dugu Luanyue stretched out her fair finger and gently touched his lips. "I smelled the smell of wine in the imperial garden. I thought no one else would have the guts except you."
Huo Wei hooked his lips and reached out to touch the arrow wound on her chest. "How should we settle the score for this?"
Dugu Luanyue leaned towards him with a charming smile.
"You came to scold me some time ago, and I've already apologized to you, haven't I? If you still want to demand compensation, I won't admit it."
Seeing her fox - like charm and enchantment, Huo Wei couldn't help but want to kiss her. He pressed her against the rockery forcefully.
"Do you know what it means when you smile at a man like this at night?"
Dugu Luanyue raised her eyebrows, and her red lips landed on his side face. "I only smile at you like this, Huo Wei."
A fire ignited in Huo Wei's black eyes. "What's the point of kissing the side face?"
He reached out and turned Dugu Luanyue's face over, then kissed her forcefully, as if he wanted to devour her. The delicate beauty let out a few muffled groans in his arms.
Then she responded to him passionately. Hiding secretly under the rockery with Huo Wei, they lost themselves in the moment.
When the passion reached its peak, their clothes were in a bit of a mess.
After a while, Huo Wei reluctantly let her go. Looking at her slightly swollen and plump red lips, his eyes darkened again. "After you returned to the palace, did you serve His Majesty?"
Dugu Luanyue's hair was messed up by him. Her lips were still glistening. She stared at him and raised her eyebrows. "Are you jealous?"
Huo Wei grabbed her soft waist and leaned over to whisper in her ear. "What do you think? These days have been a torment for me. Besides, how can that old man be a match for me?"
"How would I know who is better?" she said with a smile.
"Alright, let's try now." His black eyes were filled with desire. Now it was not as convenient for him to meet Dugu Luanyue as it was in Danyang City.
Dugu Luanyue put her hand on his shoulder and said softly,
"Alright, Huo Wei. This is not the right place. We can't stay here for too long.
I know you've been in a bad mood recently. Drink less wine, or you might be found out by Murong Min. He's been in a very bad mood recently and is very suspicious."
Huo Wei replied, "Okay."
Her long and slender fingers gently slid across his firm and chiseled chin, and she said slowly,
"Three days later, Yun Qi will enter the palace with the Taoist master. You promised me that you wouldn't make things difficult for him."
Huo Wei slapped her hand away. "Are you feeling sorry for him? Are you scared?"
Dugu Luanyue smiled. "Don't be naughty. It's all for the plan to be completed faster.
The matter of Xie Jinyang's orphan has taken root in Murong Min's heart. Next, it depends on the Taoist master."
The Taoist master, Master Yanxu, and his chief disciple, Cihe, entered the Northern Yan Palace. Within half a month, Murong Min's illness was completely cured.
Master Yanxu and his disciple, Cihe, immediately gained Murong Min's trust. Even the imperial physicians in the imperial hospital were no longer needed. He only wanted to take the golden pills they made.
As soon as his illness was cured, he wanted to enter the harem to find a concubine to serve him. Among the three thousand beauties, the Queen was the most enchanting.
That night, Murong Min insisted that Dugu Luanyue serve him. But now, Yu Zan had been sent to the cold palace. The days ahead were long, and it would be hard for her to escape.