Chapter 367: 367 Relishing the Marrow...

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Chapter 367: Chapter 367 Relishing the Marrow... Two days later, with the notices posted on the walls of the main streets, many citizens of Ding’an City gathered around. The citizens, upon learning the ins and outs of the Heiling Reservoir breach case, were all furious. Liu Hanlin, shackled and disheveled, was transported in a prison cart through the main street to be beheaded at the Meridian Gate. His hair was disheveled, his eyes dull, his eyelids drooping, and his hands and feet were chained. Following him were the brothers Wu Jianghai and Wu Jiangliu, as well as Wu Lin and Old Madam Wu. The Three Agencies not only found the Wu Family involved in the Heiling Reservoir breach case but also discovered that they all had blood on their hands. Old Madam Wu, tears and snot streaming down, had never expected that even the present Grand Secretary could not save their Wu Family. It turned out that the Regent King and the Princess were such terrifying beings. Wu Jianghai had a numb expression; he was powerless to change anything now. Wu Jiangliu glanced at the angry citizens gathered on the main street with one eye, met their angry gaze, and hurriedly lowered his head in panic. Wu Lin, who had been a local tyrant for many years, now finally believed that his home was gone, their family was finished! He could no longer live the life of luxury and bully others at will. Suddenly, everything before his eyes went dark, and a foul stench hit him as someone threw a rotten egg at him. “Ah!” Wu Lin screamed, then a stinky shoe was thrown at Liu Hanlin’s face, the stench nearly suffocating him. The shoe caused his nose to bleed, filling his nostrils with the smell of blood. He looked at the angry faces of the citizens and closed his eyes, not daring to look at them. The grandeur he had enjoyed over the years was now as downtrodden as it could get! He had been cautious and meticulous over the years, never really enjoying life, and now he ended up a prisoner, causing his entire family to be executed. The citizens continued to throw things, venting their anger. “Corrupt official!” “Go to hell!” “Liu, the dog thief! Treating human lives like grass, corrupt and bending the law, even dying a hundred times would not be too much!” The citizens threw filth at him, cursing and spitting at him. As the prison cart moved past and the citizens were about to disperse, a few spirited scholars loudly said: “In the past, it was rumored that the Regent King was embezzling, but he took the blame to facilitate the construction of a path for the Emperor. Everyone thought that Prime Minister Liu was the honest and upright official, but he turned out to be the true evil, corrupt and bending the law!” Another scholar, dressed in white, with tears in his eyes said: “The Regent King supported the Regent Princess Consort in giving her dowry and wedding gifts to the citizens for disaster relief, what a great righteousness!” The scholars, moved by their speech, exclaimed fervently, “The Prince and General Zhan Lan personally went to the disaster area, even entering the water themselves to help block the breach. The Young General of the Zhan Family and Lady Chu Yin also personally went to aid the disaster victims. With such noble figures suffering alongside the common people, what worry is there for our Nanjin having clear governance, no famine, and prospering grandly!” The voices of the scholars escalated, “With the Regent King supervising the officials, who dares to act like Liu! Han! Lin!” In fact, a resounding thought echoed in the minds of the scholars; their country of Nanjin needed families as loyal and righteous as the Regent King, the Brave General, and the Zhan Family to support the state! But they dared not; they could only promote the contributions of the Regent King and the Brave General. The citizens, too, were stirred up by these words. “Indeed, having the Regent King and Princess, and a family like the Zhan Family is a fortune for us, the people of Nanjin!” As the carriage of the Great Scholar Lu Zhong passed the main street, he heard the discussions of the scholars and the citizens and closed his eyes. Now, the reputation of the Crown Prince among the citizens was not as good as that of the Regent King and Princess. Lu Zhong once thought that Mu Yan and Zhan Lan were not on the same path, but now it seems that these two might become the biggest variables in the Nanjin court in the future. The princes were still preoccupied with the struggle for succession, but the visions of these two had long transcended the confines of Ding’an City, involving the whole of Nanjin. Perhaps in their hearts, they harbored ambitions for the entire world! Lu Zhong was startled by his own thoughts, suddenly opened his eyes, his chest heaving violently. Given the current situation, the Crown Prince might not necessarily be the future Emperor. Even if one of the three princes ascends the throne, it doesn’t necessarily mean he can hold onto it! Mu Yan, being the son of the former Emperor and a member of the Si Family, has intimidated the officials over the years, possessing a natural royal demeanor unmatched by anyone, including Zhan Lan’s prestige among the common people! This husband and wife, one righteous and one cunning, share an extraordinary rapport. If these two unite, the land of Nanjin will surely belong to them! Now, it’s only a matter of whether they wish to take it! ... After busying himself for two days with state affairs, Mu Yan had not seen Zhan Lan for two days. After dealing with the court affairs and night had fallen, Mu Yan returned home to see candlelight still glowing in the house. He tiptoed in, wondering if his Lan’er had gone to bed. As soon as he pushed the door open, Mu Yan smelled the aroma of food. Zhan Lan met him with a gentle smile, reaching out to help him take off his cape; Mu Yan immediately pulled her into his arms. Inhaling her scent, his longing surged like waves. Resting against his chest, Zhan Lan said, “Mu Yan, I’ve missed you.” Her words ignited a fiery passion in Mu Yan’s heart, and with light feet, she was swept up into his embrace. Zhan Lan, with desire gleaming in her eyes, spoke, “Let’s eat first.” Mu Yan’s Adam’s apple moved as he whispered in her ear, “Lan’er, your lord has refrained from worldly desires for too long, now I only want... to devour you.” Mu Yan, with strides, carried Zhan Lan into the hot spring. At midnight, Zhan Lan stared at the marks of love left on her body, her heartbeat racing. Supporting herself with her arms, she looked at Mu Yan already asleep on the bed, who hadn’t eaten a bite of food, indulging with her until now. Zhan Lan tried to get out of bed to extinguish the candle, but suddenly Mu Yan grabbed her hand and pulled it to his chest, his voice cool but his gaze intensely amorous, staring into her still alluring eyes, “Master, you can still get out of bed; seems like your disciple needs to try harder...” “Mu Yan, aren’t you tired...” Zhan Lan was pressed under him as he turned her over. Mu Yan released her and rolled beside her, looking at Zhan Lan with shameless boldness, “Master really loves her disciple, otherwise, you come on top...” Zhan Lan’s cheeks flushed at his teasing. Mu Yan, who appeared majestic and ruthless to others, cold and aloof, became enticing and heart-stealing in her eyes, indulgent and clingy. Too embarrassed to look at him, Mu Yan laughed as he caressed her fingers, saying, “Mengmeng, now I truly understand what ‘once tasted, always desired’ means...” Zhan Lan found herself underneath him, her brows furrowed as she looked back at him, “Be careful not to overindulge...” Mu Yan leaning over her, “Mengmeng, are you provoking your man?” Zhan Lan suddenly felt invaded, she lay embarrassed on the bed, her body trembling slightly, her shoulders partially exposed, Mu Yan’s eyes reddened, his voice husky, “Like this, I really want to make you cry...” Mu Yan kissed down her back, Zhan Lan emitting a soft moan, her body floating like a small boat on the ocean waves, completely out of control. The room was filled with a romantic atmosphere, candlelight flickering, the Regent King and Princess expressing their love for each other with their bodies. ... Vermilion Bird came out for a night inspection; he stood farther away watching the dimming candle in the house. His lips curled slightly; it had been a month since the Master and Madam got married, still in their honeymoon phase, inseparable like glue. Vermilion Bird appeared calm and collected outwardly, but inside his blood was fervently racing. He turned to the Hidden Guard on night watch, instructing, “Keep a good watch.” “Yes, Commander!” Vermilion Bird made a round alone around the prince’s mansion. Just as he approached a side door, he heard a rustling sound. Out of a Hidden Guard’s instinct, he pressed against the corner and stood still. Suddenly, a wind carrying a scent breezed past his nose, he held his breath, and with quick reflexes, grabbed a person who was climbing over the wall into the prince’s mansion!

Chapter 367: 367 Relishing the Marrow...

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