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Chapter 53 Jiang Chen's Domineering

Jiang Chen looked at Liu Huiyin's tear-streaked face, a thoughtful expression on his face.

This request was a bit excessive, but not entirely impossible.

Zhang Kang had committed treason. According to the law, he would be escorted to the execution grounds in the capital's outskirts, publicly beheaded as a warning. At that time, he could have Liu Huiyin disguised and sent to the execution grounds to fulfill her wish.

This way, he could avoid criticism from the court officials and resolve Liu Huiyin's inner conflict, allowing her to be his woman in peace!

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen's lips curled up: "Seeing how troubled you look, I thought you were still attached to your past feelings and unwilling to enter the palace."

As he spoke, he waved his hand and pulled Liu Huiyin back into his arms: "You are already my woman. How could I not grant you this small request? Don't worry, once this traitor Zhang Kang is executed, I will arrange for the secret guards to send you to watch."

Liu Huiyin was stunned.

She knew that her request was shocking and had prepared herself for the emperor's rage and accusations of being a venomous woman.

But, the current situation completely exceeded her expectations!

"Your Majesty, don't you think my actions are too cruel?" Liu Huiyin's red lips parted slightly, her voice as light as a feather, almost inaudible.

"Although that Zhang Kang didn't treat this sinful woman well, he was still her husband, after all. As the saying goes, even a day of marriage brings a hundred days of grace. Now that he's in trouble, this sinful woman... If others were to hear this, they would definitely not approve of this behavior and might even think that this sinful woman is too heartless. Why did you agree so readily?"

She was uneasy.

As the saying goes, a married woman follows her husband. Although Liu Huiyin was born into a noble family before her marriage and was pampered, according to the customs of Great Wei, the treatment after marriage should follow the rules of her husband's family. Although Zhang Kang did not treat her well, as a member of the Zhang family, she could not complain.

And harboring resentment because of her husband's coldness was even more taboo!

If there were any elders of the Zhang family present at this time, they could even expel her from the Zhang family because of her earlier remarks, and the Liu family would also be disgraced! Even the eligible young ladies of the entire Liu clan would have their reputations damaged, and no one would dare to seek their hand in marriage!

Jiang Chen saw the uneasiness in the beauty's eyes. While his hand caressed her slender waist, his dark eyes were tinged with helplessness: "Am I, in your eyes, a foolish ruler who can't distinguish right from wrong?"

"This petty man Zhang Kang deceived you into marriage and then mistreated you. Now, he has committed a great crime that implicated your entire Liu clan. You wouldn't be wrong to kill him yourself, so how could I be angry at you for such ridiculous reasons?"

"Remember, I am the Son of Heaven of Great Wei, and I am different from those mediocre people! I will not allow my woman to be wronged!"

Jiang Chen's domineering words, like a hurricane passing through, swept through Liu Huiyin's heart, clearing away all the uneasiness and fear.

Liu Huiyin stared blankly at Jiang Chen's face, her delicate face slowly flushed, and a glimmer of hope ignited in her misty phoenix eyes.

This man was different. He could protect her and the entire Liu family!

Wiping away the tears on her face, Liu Huiyin no longer resisted entering the palace, and shyly expressed her feelings: "Your Majesty is a true dragon, with extraordinary dignity. It is a blessing cultivated over three lifetimes for this sinful woman to gain your favor. From now on, this sinful woman and the Liu family will definitely support Your Majesty wholeheartedly and serve you!"

Jiang Chen pinched Liu Huiyin's chin and raised an eyebrow: "Sinful woman?"

Liu Huiyin was slightly startled, then immediately understood. Her elegant and pretty face was as red as cinnabar, and she timidly said, "Sin... no, this concubine... this concubine and the Liu family are willing to serve Your Majesty from now on."

As she spoke, her thick eyelashes fluttered constantly, and her upturned, charming phoenix eyes did not dare to look at Jiang Chen, her hesitant expression revealing a full measure of charm.

This unique charm of a mature young woman, mixed with the innocence of a maiden who has not experienced the world, was especially tempting, making people want to taste her fragrance.

Jiang Chen looked down at the beautiful woman in his arms, who was as docile as a kitten, and a spark ignited in the depths of his eyes.

He slightly loosened his hand that was on Liu Huiyin's pointed chin, changing from pinching to stroking, feeling the softness of the beauty's red lips.

At the same time, Jiang Chen leaned forward, leaning close to her delicate ear and said, "Beloved concubine, since that's the case, how are you going to serve me?"

Liu Huiyin shrank back slightly, the hot breath from Jiang Chen's ear made her heart tremble.

And the title of "beloved concubine" was also particularly embarrassing, making her not know how to respond.

However, Liu Huiyin had already made up her mind to enter the palace, so she suppressed the thought of fleeing in her mind, took a deep breath, and said softly, "Your Majesty, it's still early. Let this concubine serve you some tea and snacks first."

As she spoke, she exerted a little force, got out of Jiang Chen's arms, straightened her disheveled clothes, and then, she picked up the porcelain cup on the square table and began to concentrate on brewing tea.

In her busyness, Liu Huiyin gradually calmed down, and her disturbed heart returned to peace.

But Jiang Chen, on the other hand, was not so calm.

Before his eyes, mist was rising, and Liu Huiyin's elegant and pretty face was flushed pink by the steam. The thin veil at her collar was even more translucent due to absorbing moisture, vividly outlining the curves of her jade peaks, vaguely revealing a glimpse of the mysterious depths.

This unconscious and delicate appearance made the flames in Jiang Chen's heart burn even more intensely.

Even when he took the clear tea, he directly grasped Liu Huiyin's pink and white jade hand, his aggressive gaze lingering on her exquisite curves.

Liu Huiyin felt her delicate body soften from the gaze, her phoenix eyes drooped slightly, not daring to meet Jiang Chen's eyes.

"Your Majesty, it's not yet, not yet curfew time. Let this concubine chat with you for a while." She curtsied, her delicate face with a hint of pleading.

After all, she did not enter the palace legitimately, and she was afraid that her improper behavior would be looked down upon by the palace servants waiting outside. She hoped that Jiang Chen would follow the rules and wait until nightfall before gracing her.

Jiang Chen naturally did not know her subtle thoughts, or rather, he would not care even if he knew.

As an emperor, it would be too cowardly if he was hesitant to dote on a woman!

Putting down the teacup casually, Jiang Chen domineeringly pulled Liu Huiyin into his arms, smelling the beauty's fragrance, and said without any room for doubt: "I have been busy all day today and want to rest early."

"As a concubine of the harem, this is your duty, don't spoil my mood!"

Liu Huiyin was bound by his strong arms, her whole body was soft and powerless to resist. Jiang Chen's strength overwhelmed her, her mind went blank, and she could only obey his orders obediently.

"Beloved concubine, let's go, I'll take you to see Qingwan Residence properly. If there's anything you don't like, I'll order people to renovate it tomorrow."

Liu Huiyin opened her watery phoenix eyes, still hesitating and unable to let go, but Jiang Chen dragged her into the room with a mixture of coaxing and scaring.

In the spacious and elegant reception room, Liu Huiyin nervously clutched her gauze skirt and said to Jiang Chen, who was next to her with a look of great interest: "Your Majesty, this concubine is very satisfied with the furnishings of Qingwan Residence and there is no need to change anything... This concubine, this concubine thanks Your Majesty for your concern."

Being stared at by Jiang Chen's tiger-like eyes, Liu Huiyin's words were almost incoherent.

Jiang Chen heard this and curled up the corners of his mouth.

Since she was satisfied, then it was time to do something serious...