CHAPTER 285: CHAPTER 274: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE FROM A EUNUCH

Hearing the rumbling sound from Bai Susu’s stomach, Feng Qiwu touched his nose guiltily and quickly said, "I’ve already ordered food to be prepared. Shall we get up for a meal now?" Bai Susu then gave him a sorrowful glance before slowly getting out of bed with Feng Qiwu’s assistance.

Once the food was brought in, Bai Susu carefully inspected it before enjoying the meal with Feng Qiwu.

While the two were relishing their food, those watching the Crown Prince Mansion were growing increasingly anxious.

The day was almost over, yet no activity seemed to be reported from inside the Crown Prince Mansion.

However, as dusk was setting in, the spies finally delivered some useful intelligence.

Bai Susu and Feng Qiwu had finally emerged from their room.

But from the look of Feng Qiwu, he didn’t appear to have suffered any harm.

On the contrary, the two seemed to be in harmony.

Once the news spread, those aware of the emperor’s plan to act against Feng Qiwu on the wedding night were left perplexed.

Did it fail?

It seemed the Crown Prince had safely survived the assassination attempt during the wedding night.

However, it’s unclear how he managed to safely pass through this ordeal.

As speculation ran rampant among the people, Feng Qiwu, after taking Bai Susu out to show her face, quickly guided her back into the room, keeping out of sight.

In Feng Qingyang’s eyes, this action meant Bai Susu had been exposed and was completely under Feng Qiwu’s control.

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A whole day had passed, with various forces enduring through all sorts of torment.

After vociferously berating ministers for a long time, Feng Qingyang returned angrily to Yangxin Hall to rest without even looking at the memos.

Seeing his fury, Li Cheng squinted his eyes slightly before suddenly stepping forward and saying, "Your Majesty, shall I find someone to help lighten the mood?"

In fact, he was subtly suggesting to call in a concubine to release some tension.

However, recalling what Qi Hao had done to the emperor, he didn’t dare speak so plainly.

If the emperor’s health had truly deteriorated and he was unable to function with women?

Calling a concubine over would only expose the emperor’s weakness and cause him to lose face.

Feng Qingyang, meanwhile, cast a cold glance at Li Cheng at that moment.

Wouldn’t he want to?

Since the grand assembly, he hadn’t dared to step into the harem, fearing he would have no reaction to those lovely concubines, unable to rise to the occasion.

At that point, he’d be no different from a pretty yet useless false eunuch in the eyes of the concubines.

The emperor’s face would be completely lost!

Having served Feng Qingyang for years, Li Cheng could instantly discern his thoughts.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to; he’s simply powerless to do so.

Thus, Li Cheng quickly bowed his head further in respect and cautiously said, "Please calm down, Your Majesty. I was thinking, didn’t a country present you with a Vase Beauty during the grand assembly recently?"

"I thought, since the Vase Beauty can’t move and looks so charming, wouldn’t it be perfect to have her accompany you for a chat?"

In his heart, he thought coldly: While the Vase Beauty is undeniably beautiful, she’s ultimately a woman who transformed into a spirit monster.

If Feng Qingyang truly indulges, won’t he lose a good portion of his vital energy by being absorbed by this spirit monster?

In doing so, Feng Qingyang’s lifespan would be even shorter.

Don’t blame him for being ruthless; it’s truly because of the emperor’s recent actions that this loyal servant of decades has grown cold-hearted!

He’s only trying to live well after all.