Вдовствующая императрица Сяосюань

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Mu Wenchen, taking advantage of the situation, became even more vigorous, his burning lips already licking Ru Feng's neck.

"Don't do that..." Ru Feng struggled for a moment, then laughed, "I have something to tell you."

"Is there anything else to say?" Mu Wenchen asked, puzzled, but his movements didn't stop. He pressed his lips precisely against Ru Feng's.

Ru Feng turned her head away and saw a small opening, so she said, "Yes, yes, Yun Tianze probably already knows my identity, so I can't treat him like a stranger." Ru Feng shouted loudly.

Mu Wenchen stopped kissing, pulled out a chair, and sat down with Rufeng in his arms, saying, "If you'd like, treat him like an ordinary friend; that might make you feel more comfortable."

Ru Feng nodded and said, "Yes, he's the emperor now, so if I need anything in Spring Ivy Kingdom, I can ask him for help." Ru Feng sighed, "I really want to go to other countries to see if they are the same as the China I remember, and to see the place names."

Mu Wenchen kissed Ru Feng's forehead and whispered, "I will go with you in the future. You can also go to the Kingdom of Shinan. It is my mother's hometown, and I also own property there."

Ru Feng nodded. He had heard him say that his mother was a princess of the Kingdom of Shinan. She and the previous emperor of the Kingdom of Chunteng were deeply in love after their marriage, and she committed suicide for love when the emperor died. Alas, what a pity for such a stunningly beautiful woman, ruined by that wretched old man.

"Wenchen, do you resent your mother for leaving you so young and then committing suicide with your father?" Rufeng asked quietly. In Rufeng's mind, there weren't many honorifics; she always addressed the emperor directly. Mu Wenchen was initially quite surprised, but he wasn't a worldly person. He only occasionally knew about these rules and regulations, but he wasn't really clear on them. After all, besides the emperor, he seemed to be the highest-ranking person; even the crown prince didn't dare to say much to Mu Wenchen.

Mu Wenchen smiled slightly and said, "I haven't seen my mother much since I was little. Before I was six, I only saw her once a day. In my memory, she was very beautiful, but also a cold person, and that was true to me as well. On the contrary, my brother, who is twelve years older than me, is very good to me, so it doesn't matter much that I don't have a mother. However, I feel that my father and mother are not dead. This is something I investigated after I came back from the mountain, but it's no longer important. Even if they are not dead, I probably won't be able to see them again." Mu Wenchen's expression was very calm, without any fluctuations, as if he were talking about a stranger.

Ru Feng stared intently at him, cupped his face in her hands, and asked tentatively, "Are you really alright? You seem so calm on the surface, but you're not crying inside, are you?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Wenchen chuckled and said, "Where did you get that idea? I said I don't want to, and that's final." He gently stroked his nose and looked at her with doting affection.

In this life, having someone like the wind by my side is enough. He now understands his mother; she has a lover, so she wants to be with him all the time, which is why she hasn't paid attention to him. Besides, royal children are generally not allowed to be too close to their mothers.

Ru Feng gave an "oh" and still looked at Mu Wenchen suspiciously, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.

Seeing how adorable she looked with her head tilted, Mu Wenchen didn't hesitate for a moment before his lips pressed against hers, their kiss lingering and passionate.

"Ru Feng!" Yu Xuan's voice came, startling the pair of mandarin ducks awake.

Ru Feng quickly pushed Mu Wenchen away and was about to jump off his knees, but Mu Wenchen refused. The two of them then pushed and shoved each other, having a great time.

Yu Xuan and Yu Jue jumped in through the window, their faces grim as they looked at Ru Feng and Mu Wenchen.

Seeing this, Ru Feng hurriedly struggled to break free, glaring angrily at Mu Wenchen, but they eventually separated.

"You're here?" Ru Feng chuckled dryly, quickly straightening his clothes and hair. Ugh, it was so embarrassing to have them see this, especially since he was still a man. What would they think of him?

Thinking of Ru Feng, she lowered her head and secretly glanced at them.

Yu Jue's face was pale, but he still calmly bowed to Mu Wenchen and said, "Royal Uncle!"

Mu Wenchen remained seated and said, "No need for formalities."

Yu Xuan snorted coldly, looking at Mu Wenchen with displeasure. Only when Yu Jue quietly tugged at his sleeve did he ask, "Uncle." He didn't move an inch, then turned his gaze to Ru Feng. The usually jovial Yu Xuan was now expressionless, his eyes dimming and losing their former brightness as he looked at Ru Feng with hurt.

Mu Wenchen hummed in response, his expression indifferent, merely looking at Ru Feng as if he himself hadn't been the one kissing Ru Feng just moments before.

Seeing their expressions, Ru Feng could only give an awkward smile and ask, "Did you need something from me?"

"Hmph, can't I look for you if there's nothing wrong? Ru Feng, we haven't been able to find you for the past two nights, where have you been?"

Ru Feng glanced quickly at Wen Chen and said, "Wen Chen and I went out." She didn't make her words clear. In fact, under the gazes of Yu Jue and Yu Xuan, Ru Feng inexplicably felt a little guilty, or perhaps she couldn't bear it? So she didn't dare to be too arrogant.

Yu Xuan didn't press her for an answer, but suddenly said, "Ru Feng, let's go to Xiang Man Lou together. Wu Yan was there not long ago, don't you know her? She has a performance tonight." His eyes held anticipation. Yu Xuan considered to himself that this was a critical moment; his brother definitely couldn't go to that brothel, and his uncle might not go either, so only Ru Feng and he remained. Thinking of what had just happened, Yu Xuan's expression darkened. He knew all along that the two of them were in love, but knowing was one thing, seeing it with his own eyes was quite another.

Right now, I feel extremely upset. If he weren't my royal uncle, I would really want to fight him.

"No! Ru Feng can't go." Yu Jue was the first to object, glaring at Yu Xuan, and said, "How can Ru Feng go to a place like that?"

"Back in Xiangzhou City, why did you let Rufeng go to a place like that?" Yuxuan said with dissatisfaction.

Yu Jue glared at him and said, "Times have changed, circumstances are different now. Just like Feng, he can't go to that kind of place." After saying that, he glanced at Mu Wenchen.

Mu Wenchen glanced at them quietly, then turned to Ru Feng and asked, "Want to go?"

Ru Feng looked at them with annoyance and said, "Actually, I knew Wu Yan was at Xiang Man Lou a long time ago. I originally wanted to go, but Han Shan told me that Wu Yan insisted that I see her in person before she would redeem herself; otherwise, she would rather stay in the brothel than come out." Han Shan had told him this when they returned to the capital. Upon hearing this, Ru Feng understood Wu Yan's meaning and knew that he hadn't given up. However, her feelings were so obvious that Ru Feng really didn't want to face her, lest things escalate beyond control.

Ru Feng wasn't afraid of cold or savage women, but she was drawn to those weak, weeping girls. Although Wu Yan presented a cold and aloof image to the outside world, she was almost always vulnerable in front of Ru Feng. Therefore, Ru Feng feared that she might soften her heart and do something she would regret. So, even after several days, she still hadn't gone to see her, only asking Han Shan to keep an eye on her and prevent her from being harassed.

Upon hearing this, the three suddenly realized what had happened. It turned out that Shi Rufeng had caused some romantic entanglements.

Yu Jue sighed, "Ru Feng, why don't we leave it to Yu Xuan? I know you treat her like a younger sister, but she doesn't see it that way. To avoid trouble, it's better if Yu Xuan handles it." In fact, he already suspected that if Ru Feng was really a woman, she definitely couldn't go to that brothel anymore. And even if Ru Feng was a man, out of possessiveness, Yu Jue didn't want Ru Feng to go, lest she be entangled by other women.

However, he could only keep his feelings to himself. Yu Jue glanced bitterly at Mu Wenchen. With his uncle around, how could he possibly have a chance? If Ru Feng wasn't willing, he would have snatched her back. But judging from what had just happened, Ru Feng and his uncle were in love, and he and Xiao San were just uninvited guests disturbing them.

When did Ru Feng and the Imperial Uncle become so close? Why didn't I realize it before? Why did I keep it to myself because I was worried about Ru Feng's male identity? As a result, Ru Feng is now unwilling and unable to accept my feelings, only seeing me as a good older brother, and even trying to force his sister onto me.

In the past, when he had no doubts about Ru Feng's identity, he could have let his advisors propose marriage to the General's Mansion. But now that there is a glimmer of hope, why would he personally shatter that possibility?

I can't do it, so I can only let this matter remain stuck.

After discussing it for a while, and with Ru Feng's insistence and Yu Xuan's encouragement, Ru Feng went anyway, since it was something she had to face sooner or later.

Finally, apart from Yujue who couldn't go, Yuxuan and Muwenchen both planned to go with Rufeng.

"This is it. This is the biggest and best brothel in the capital." Yu Xuan stopped in front of what looked like a large mansion and said to Ru Feng and Mu Wenchen.

Ru Feng raised his head and looked around carefully. He saw a plaque with the three large characters "Xiang Man Lou" hanging above the door, and two large red lanterns hanging high on either side. Looking inside, the hall was spacious and quiet, with flowers and shrubs planted in the courtyard, as well as strange rocks, potted ponds, artificial hills and flowing water. The pavilions and rooms were arranged side by side. It was not hard to imagine that inside there must be small halls with curtains hanging, sofas and drapes swaying, and beautiful women everywhere.

Ah, what a beautiful and gentle haven! Ru Feng looked around and sighed inwardly; this place was much more elegant than the place Wu Yan had stayed before. If it weren't for the melodious voices coming from inside and the men coming and going at the gate, Ru Feng would really think this was just the mansion of a wealthy family.

Despite her thoughts, Ru Feng still gave a thumbs up and praised, "Yu Xuan, you really know the brothels in the capital city too well, just as well as I do about Yuezhou City. I can show you the way when you go to Yuezhou City in the future."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xuan's face turned pale. He looked at Ru Feng and stammered, "Ru Feng...you...don't misunderstand, this is all in the past. I won't come again!" His tone became firm again at the end, and he looked at Ru Feng with burning eyes, expressing his determination.

Ru Feng sighed inwardly, but just smiled. Mu Wenchen, however, tapped Ru Feng on the head and said, "What's there to brag about! Next time I see you going to those places, I'll punish you properly."