Chapter 549 - Pleasing Her Majesty (4) (1/2)

”Your Majesty, let's make a deal.”

Junjue looked up and straightened his back as though telling everyone that he still kept his dignity even when he was kneeling down.

The eunuch beside him got a shock. He reached out and wanted to pin Junjue onto the ground. ”Who ask you to say such things? Shut up.”

You would die if you provoke the Empress.

Junjue was pinned down by the eunuch but his eyes continued to stare at Ming Shu's direction.

”Let him go.”

The eunuch was stunned for a moment before he retracted his hand in fear. He shivered as he kneeled by the side.

Ming Shu smiled and asked softly, ”what deal?”

”Tian Xia is not as peaceful as it seems. If you can get me out of this place, I will work for you.”

The Purple Moon Nation was indeed not as peaceful as it seemed. Besides Ning Furong, there were still many dangers lurking in the waters. Her situation was no different than what Junjue experienced when he was pushed onto the throne last time.

The old officials that the empress left for her might support her or they might… want to make her a puppet.

There were not many people who really cared for her.

Ming Shu held onto a piece of pastry and took a small bite of it. She smiled and said lightly, ”you can't even defend your own country. How can you help me?”

Junjue's face changed. He clenched his fist.

The wind blew into the courtyard, causing the vines that were hanging down to sway around. Junjue's eyes seemed to turn green and it paused right there, engulfed by despair.

He opened his mouth and said with difficulty, ”I… I am not who I was last time.”

”Yes, my mother destroyed your nation so you are trying to lure me so as to destroy my nation?” I can just destroy my own nation. After all, I am a foolish empress.

”Afterglow is gone.” Junjue paused between each word. ”I just want to live with dignity.”

”But I don't need you.” Ming Shu smiled brightly. ”However, if you are willing to be my play-boy, I can consider bringing you out of here and give you status and identity.”

Junjue's face turned white. He stared at Ming Shu in disbelief. He was unable to understand why she would suggest such an absurd request.

Junjue kept quiet and didn't answer Ming Shu.

Ming Shu left with her pastries. Lianxin and the rest of the people followed behind her cautiously.

Did the empress take a fancy to Junjue? Is she joking? If the empress really likes Junjue, what would they do?

After they walked away from the place, Ming Shu stopped and tilted her head to look at a certain direction. ”Lianxin.”

”Your Majesty.”

”He is still the emperor of the past dynasty. Ask those people to treat him better.”

Lianxin's heart was pounding heavily. ”Your Majesty, were you joking just now?”

”What?”

Lianxin peeked at Ming Shu. ”When you ask… Junjue to be your play-boy.”

Ming Shu smiled. ”No.”

Lianxin: ”…”

Lianxin swallowed her saliva with a pale face. ”Your Majesty, he is someone from the past dynasty and he was even… you can have anyone but him.”

Ming Shu lowered her gaze and looked at the pastries in her hand. Her smile was positioned at a perfect angle.

But I just want him.

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The issue regarding the Zhou family spread really quickly. Till today, there were rumors spreading through the nation about how Ming Shu ignored the law and cover up for a treacherous court official.

Lord Zhou was currently kneeling at Yangxin Hall.

Mister leaned against the golden throne lazily. There were many exquisite snacks laid out beside her and they were giving off an enticing aroma. She reached out her hand and took a piece of red bean cake. She called softly, ”Lord Zhou.”