C13 If You dare to Die

Jun Moran lifted the blanket and looked at Su Mann's fair skin. He frowned. If Su Mann was a man, he could ask the Imperial Physician to take out the silver needles. However, her identity could not be exposed. He could only use his inner energy to force the silver needle out. Mother's move was really ruthless. If he did not find out earlier, he would not be able to see this person in the future.

Su Mann woke up from the unbearable pain in her body. When she opened her eyes, she found herself lying on Jun Moran's bed. That familiar bed curtain had almost become her nightmare.

She used all the strength in her body to raise her hand, but found that the pain did not decrease. Instead, it was getting heavier and heavier. Every breath she took was enough to make her faint.

"You're awake?" A cold voice sounded beside her ear. Su Mann turned her head and looked at Jun Moran without any emotion in her eyes.

She remembered that she had only lost consciousness after leaving Fengyang Palace. This meant that Jun Moran must have discovered what the Empress Dowager had done to him.

"It still hurts?" He lowered his head as if he was concerned.

Su Mann's eyes were filled with doubt. She did not think that this devil would care about her. She was afraid that he had not tortured her enough to not bear to let her die.

"Is your body crippled and your throat mute?" The sarcastic voice sounded again. Su Mann heaved a sigh of relief. Indeed, this was the Jun Moran she knew.

"I want to go back." She moved her lips, but found that she could not say a word.

Jun Moran looked at her cracked lips, turned around, and brought a cup of water over for the first time in his life. He raised his hand to help Su Mann up and placed a pillow behind her. In the end, he found that she was still very weak, so he simply leaned her against his chest. He slowly placed the cup by Su Mann's lips.

Su Mann was somewhat flattered but her throat was really dry and her entire body was unable to move, so she could only drink from the cup.

"Do you want more?" Seeing the bottom of the cup, Jun Moran asked again.

Su Mann shook her head and looked at him with alert eyes.

"Don't worry, Zhen is not interested in you now. You just stay here and recuperate."

Su Mann then lowered her head and found that there was not a single strand of hair on her body. Furthermore, she was still leaning against his chest. A strong heartbeat was clearly heard and her face instantly turned red.

"Zhen has already used his inner energy to force the silver needles out for you. The wound is covered with medicine and you are temporarily unable to put on clothes. Which part of your body has Zhen not seen before?"

It would be fine if he did not say it but when Su Mann heard it, she wanted to dig out his eyes.

Jun Moran was amused by the rich expression on her face. For a moment, he hugged her and was actually unwilling to let go.

Su Mann was embarrassed, but she didn't have any extra strength to struggle. She could only let him hug her. In the end, she couldn't suppress the heaviness of her eyelids and fell asleep on his chest.

Jun Moran looked at her sleeping face and felt a little upset in his heart. He should hate her. If it was not for her Royal Father's family, how could they end up like this?

When Su Mann woke up, Jun Moran had already left. She tried to move. She had recovered some strength, but her body still hurt. The pain of bone erosion was not that easy to disappear. She thought of the long and thin silver needle in Aunt He's hand that was inserted into her body. He still had lingering fears.

Opening her eyes to look at the bright yellow bed curtain, Su Mann's somewhat fuzzy memories surged up in her mind again. The palace that Royal Father had given her in the past was also the bright yellow bed curtain. At that time, she was still Princess Yun Zhao who was doted upon by thousands of people. She was the apple of Royal Father's mother's eye. If it wasn't for later...

Thinking of Qixuan, thinking of Yuan Jin, and thinking of the dead Royal Father's mother... Thinking of those officials who had sacrificed themselves for the sake of restoring their country, his heart ached. She didn't even know whether her persistence was right or wrong. She had worked so hard to survive. She had been in the official circles for more than five years, but in the end, she was easily defeated by Jun Moran. She was unwilling, but what he said was the truth. Even if she obtained the world, who could protect her?

"You're awake?"

Su Mann turned her head and saw Jun Moran sitting by the bed. His eyes were as deep as a cold pond, emitting a cold light.

"Can I go back now?" After staying in the Palace for three days, she still did not know how Qixuan was.

"Why are you in such a hurry to see your lover?" Jun Moran suddenly had a taste and his tone became cold.

Su Mann closed her eyes and did not speak when she heard him. The reason why she and Yuan Jin reached this stage was all because of Jun Moran. How could she not hate him?

"What? Could Zhen be right?" Jun Moran did not want to see her cold face the most, as if nothing could interest her.

"Look at Zhen." His anger surged up and he used his hand to hold Su Mann's chin.

"Hiss." How could her body, which had not recovered, be subjected to such abuse? Su Mann frowned in pain and tears fell from the corner of her eyes.

"Don't forget your current identity." He reminded her coldly but the strength in his hand gradually relaxed.

"This official has always kept his identity in mind. It is unreasonable for the Emperor to continue to leave this official here. If the Emperor does not wish for things to become worse, then let this official return to Prime Minister Mansion." Su Mann's tone was very light and her eyes slowly closed.

He was momentarily stunned and did not know what to say.

"Emperor." Su Mann closed her eyes and called him again.

"If you can't let go, then kill me. Qixuan is a fool and he is not a threat to you. I hope you can let him go."

"Don't even think about it. Zhen will not let you go so easily. If you dare to die, Zhen will definitely let them die with you." Jun Moran's heart twitched. He looked at the person in front of him. He couldn't bear to use that cruel method on him.

Su Mann didn't say anything else. In the afternoon, Jun Moran sent the person back to Prime Minister Mansion. He didn't come back for three days. Qixuan kept crying. Luckily, Yuan Jin was always by his side.

Yuan Jin looked at Su Mann who came down from the palanquin. Her face was as pale as a sheet of paper. Even under the sunlight, there was not a trace of anger. He did not need to think to guess that Su Mann had suffered inhumane torture in the palace.

After settling Qixuan down, he pushed open Su Mann's door and saw her lying on the bed resting. Her eyes were open and her eyes were focused.

"Seven." He went forward but did not dare to get too close. He was worried that he would not be able to resist entering the Palace to assassinate that dog emperor.

Su Mann slowly shifted her gaze to him and a bitter smile appeared on the corner of her lips.

Yuan Jin's heart seemed to have been stabbed by a knife. He went forward and hugged Su Mann. His eyes were covered with a layer of fog.

"Sorry, Seven." He kissed Su Mann's forehead gently and tightened his strength bit by bit.

Su Mann did not struggle and only slowly closed her eyes. The wounds on her body were very painful. But her heart was already empty. This man in front of her gave her warmth. He gave her all of his love but the responsibility she bore made her destined to let down his love.

"Seven, come with me. I cannot tolerate you being tortured by him again. This will be worse than killing me, Seven..."

"Jin, I'm tired." Su Mann closed her eyes. Her voice was so low that it could not be heard, but she did not dare to open her eyes. She was afraid that if she met those warm eyes, she would not be able to resist falling into them and would covet this warmth.

Yuan Jin let go of her hands and tucked her under the blanket.

"You should sleep well. I am here."

Xue Manor:

"Father, what should we do with our daughter? This Emperor has not come to Jade Court Palace for more than a month. It's all because of that perverted minister who actually captivated the Emperor. That day in front of the Empress Dowager, the Emperor actually took her away just like that. He even let him recuperate in the chambers of the Imperial Sun Hall. One must know that the Emperor never let concubines spend the night in the bedchamber. This time, he actually treated a male pet so special. "

Xue Ruyu's entire body was filled with anger but she could not flare up. After finding an opportunity to leave the Palace, she cried to her family.

Xue Ling stroked his beard and narrowed his eyes, "So those rumors are true?"

Xue Ruyu quickly nodded her head, "Originally my daughter also thought that it was a rumor but the Emperor has brought that person everywhere and now he openly doted on her. How can I not be angry."

"Yu'er, don't be angry. No matter what, he is just a man. No matter how much the Emperor doted on him, it was impossible for him to get pregnant with the Dragon Son. Furthermore, the Emperor only covets fresh things. After this period of time, everything will naturally be calm. You must be able to keep your cool in the harem. "

"But father, daughter is unwilling."

Xue Ling shook his head. "My daughter, if you want to do something big, you have to plan and then make a move. This palace is different from the outside, you have the empress dowager as your backing. The position of empress will be yours sooner or later, don't force yourself to stand out at this time. Although that Su Mann is a male pet, she is still the Prime Minister. "

"Father, but the Emperor's mind is not on his daughter at all. Ever since he had that man, he has never even looked at his daughter."

" Hmph, the love of the Emperor is not worth mentioning. If you have the right, what is wrong with you? If you spoil the plan because of a moment of anger, then in the end, there is nothing."

Xue Ruyu muttered. Although she was unwilling, she obviously heard what she said.

"Don't worry. Father will find a way to get rid of that person. But now is not the time. Everything needs to be considered carefully."

"Father, didn't you say to let Big Brother enter the court as an official? Why hasn't Big Brother come back yet?"

"Hmph. That unfilial son. Father sent someone to deliver the letter a long time ago, but he was delayed and unwilling to return."

"Dad, this time, no matter what, big brother has to help us. If daughter can become the Empress, our Xue family's foundation in the Imperial Court will be more stable in the future. No one will dare to look down on us anymore. At that time, the Emperor will also have to give us some face. "

"Hmph, do you really think that Emperor is so ignorant?"

"Father, what do you mean by this?" Xue Ruyu bit her lower lip, not understanding her father's words.

"Nothing much. You just need to stay in the Palace and please the Empress Dowager. As for those threats, I will naturally get rid of them for you."

"Daughter understands."

After Su Mann recovered her body, she went up to court as usual. However, the expressions of the civil and military officials in the court changed more and more. Jun Moran did not know if it was because he was busy or for some other reason, but he did not force Su Mann for a period of time. But it only lasted for half a month.

After the morning assembly ended, Su Mann returned to the mansion and in less than four hours, someone came to the mansion to deliver a decree. Needless to say, she knew who it was.

After changing her clothes and entering the Palace, she was informed that the Emperor was meeting with the emissary from the Subordinate Country so she spent her time alone in the Imperial Garden. Su Mann did not walk too far nor did she go to those crowded places. Because those who appeared in the Inner Palace were not easy to deal with, she did not want to get into any more trouble.

But sometimes, if she did not get into trouble, she would find it herself. Su Mann looked at the pink color that was walking towards her and her pretty brows slightly knitted.

"Oh, isn't this Prime Minister? Why did she come to the Inner Palace after going down the court? This is really strange. Could it be that the lesson from the Empress Dowager last time was too light?"

Xue Ruyu twisted her waist and walked step by step towards Su Mann as she mocked.

"Greeting Imperial Concubine Xue."

Xue Ruyu did not even look at him and coldly said, "Hmph, a mere male pet dares to fight with Bengong and Bengong will make you back off."

Su Mann heard these words and did not refute. She clearly knew that she would never be able to get along with these women.

"What, Lord Su do not dare to speak? This palace originally thought that the lord was young and capable and was highly regarded by the former emperor. But in the end, it was actually this result. If the former emperor knew, he would not be able to rest in peace."

"Imperial Concubine Xue actually dares to speak rudely to the previous emperor. Aren't you afraid that your words will fall on deaf ears?" Su Mann reminded in a good voice.

Xue Ruyu looked at the servant girl by her side who had her head lowered and glared at Su Mann provocatively. " Hmph, you are talking too much. Do you think that people will believe what you say just because of a male pet?"

Su Mann could not help but laugh but she did not want to argue with her.