CHAPTER 166: CHAPTER 156: IF ONLY THE WEDDING COULD BE ON THE FIFTEENTH OF THIS MONTH

Seeing Bai Susu deliberately teasing him, Feng Qiwu smiled helplessly and said, "Otherwise, why do you think your grandfather alone has gained Feng Qingyang’s trust for decades?"

It’s hard to be a Prime Minister, even harder to be one under the suspicious Feng Qingyang.

Other officials in key positions were often suspected by Feng Qingyang and then found excuses to be oppressed and reassigned.

But old Bai Qianshan managed to "gain the emperor’s favor" alone for decades.

This relied not on luck, but on brains.

Even if Susu had been gone for seven or eight days, he could still find a way to muddle through, but any longer and old Bai would likely become suspicious.

Listening to Feng Qiwu’s words, Bai Susu couldn’t help but laugh softly.

"You make it sound like being the Prime Minister was not easy for my grandfather."

"Feng Qingyang is suspicious, petty, and likes to show off, holding power tightly in his hands, indeed making it difficult to work under him." Feng Qiwu nodded.

Hearing this, Bai Susu couldn’t help but laugh and said, "Then what would you do if you became emperor?"

"If I became emperor?" Feng Qiwu deeply looked at Bai Susu when he heard this.

The next moment, he suddenly said to Bai Susu, "If I were emperor, the first thing I would do is make you empress, letting everyone know you’re my Empress."

Bai Susu was stunned by his sudden confession.

Then her cheeks involuntarily warmed, her gaze like water as she looked at Feng Qiwu, "Why bring this up suddenly? You know that’s not what I meant."

She wanted to know how he would govern the country if he became emperor.

Seeing Bai Susu’s cheeks blush, Feng Qiwu couldn’t help but laugh lightly.

When she teased him, she always seemed very adept and bold.

Someone unaware might think she’s quite the expert in romance.

Yet, every time it’s his turn to whisper sweet nothings, she blushes uncontrollably, shattering the illusion of her being experienced.

Her joyous, clear gaze completely exposes her pretending maturity.

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Reaching out to gently pinch Bai Susu’s warm, soft cheek, Feng Qiwu smiled and said, "But indeed, the first thing I thought of was making you Empress and announcing it to the world."

He wanted to let everyone know that Susu belonged to him.

He, Feng Qiwu, wasn’t someone unwanted.

Only Susu deserved to stand by his side.

Listening to this, Bai Susu’s heart pounded even harder.

His unforeseen charm was absolutely fatal!

Her little heart couldn’t hold on anymore.

However, Bai Susu soon cautiously asked, "Then if you become emperor, what if other ministers suggest you broaden the harem?"

Just like Feng Wuchen, he said he loved Bai Wanwan the most, but ultimately it didn’t stop him from filling the harem with women?

Although Feng Qiwu previously had gynophobia, now it was cured.

Moreover, being an emperor and a Crown Prince faced completely different temptations.

Now, as the Crown Prince, people dared not blatantly send women to him.

But if he became emperor, even knowing Feng Qiwu’s gynophobia, for family power, beautiful women would still be sent his way.

Hearing Bai Susu’s words, Feng Qiwu let out a cold laugh.

"Broaden the harem? Let them dare suggest it and see!" Feng Qiwu’s eyes became cold.

He developed gynophobia, not just because of the murals in the harem chamber.

But also because when he lost his sanity, Feng Qingyang, trying to sully his name, sent many prostitutes, attempting to accuse him of excess leading to uncontrollable death.

Unfortunately, Feng Qingyang underestimated his willpower.

He would rather live as a monk for life than touch those filthy women.

Though he killed those women, his eyes had been tainted by those disgusting, maggot-like bodies.

Since then, seeing women made him feel deeply nauseated.

Of course, Susu was the exception.

At the sight of her, all unpleasant, nauseating memories were replaced by her gentle, beautiful face.

She was his cure-all.

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Seeing the murderous tone in Feng Qiwu’s words, Bai Susu instead felt relieved.

Continuing, Feng Qiwu said, "Whoever dares to speak one word, I’ll annihilate their entire family."

Upon hearing this, Bai Susu was startled.

"That’s too severe!" Bai Susu looked at Feng Qiwu in surprise.

Though pleased that he had no inclination to expand the harem, to eradicate entire families for a mere suggestion—wasn’t he afraid history would label him a tyrant?

Seeing Bai Susu startled, Feng Qiwu gently stroked her back while coldly saying, "What’s so severe? Anyone attempting to disrupt our relationship must be completely vanquished!"

"Most importantly, they’re trying to agitate you by saying that."

Whoever upset Susu, he’d ensure their family felt misery.

Bai Susu, hearing Feng Qiwu’s words, couldn’t help but smile.

"Don’t worry, no matter what others say, I won’t care. I only trust you."

She wasn’t easily provoked.

Doubt and insecurity about whether he was genuine never occurred to her.

First, she trusted Feng Qiwu, knowing he wasn’t fickle.

Second, she was confident she could live well alone, regardless.

No matter how much she liked Feng Qiwu, her life didn’t revolve around him.

After all, her world included more than just men.

...

Seeing Bai Susu’s trust in him, Feng Qiwu’s face showed a satisfied smile.

"Remember your words, no matter what happens, I’d never harm you. So, trust me like you said." Feng Qiwu said.

"I understand. When shall I return?" Bai Susu asked.

"After breakfast, I’ll send you back." Feng Qiwu reluctantly said.

These days, he was always with Susu, seldom apart, and now sending her back arose his strong reluctance.

Though he could still visit at night, people are greedy.

Having the night, he wanted her days too.

After a light sigh, Feng Qiwu calculated how much longer until their wedding.

Checking the time, he realized there was over a month left, and his mood turned ungracious.

If only the wedding were on the fifteenth of this month?

Waiting until the fifteenth next month meant thirty more days!

Despite the reluctance, after breakfast, he still sent Bai Susu back.

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