Quick Transmigration: The Villain Is Too Pampered and Alluring - Chapter 93

Ten days later, the Ninth Prince Bai Chengze, ascended to the throne, fulfilling the mandate of heaven.

His enthronement ceremony was to be held simultaneously with the empress’s investiture, and the woman to be crowned empress was none other than the daughter of the seventh-rank Imperial Censor Sheng Jingting, and formerly the concubine of the Heir Apparent of the Duke of Zhenbei.

When the officials heard that the new emperor intended to make a former concubine his empress, they were shocked.

“Right Assistant Minister, how can this be allowed? Setting aside her humble origins as the daughter of a mere seventh-rank official, she was once someone’s concubine! How can such a woman become the mother of the nation?”

The Right Assistant Minister was deeply troubled, desperately trying to persuade several senior officials to submit a remonstrance… but after making the rounds, no one would heed his words.

Kou Qingshu, the Minister of War, gave a light cough and said, “As for the mother of the nation, what truly matters is her character and cultivation. More importantly, it is His Majesty’s will. As subjects, we should not meddle too much in His Majesty’s family affairs.”

The Right Assistant Minister was a little anxious. “A monarch has no private affairs, all matters are of the state! Esteemed colleagues…”

The Right Assistant Minister still wanted to object, but the Minister of Personnel beside him gave a light cough and said, “Right Assistant Minister, there’s no need to discuss this matter any further.”

The Right Assistant Minister was taken aback, only now realizing that something was amiss.

Not one of these officials was willing to speak up…

He had no idea that these men had long since witnessed how the soon-to-be emperor fiercely protected Miss Sheng… Back then, before he had even seized power, he didn’t hesitate to kill without blinking an eye—let alone now.

They were certain that anyone who dared to speak up on this matter would be dragged out and sacrificed to heaven… None of them wanted to be remembered in history that way.

In any case, it wasn’t as if their own daughters were involved, so why should they care who became empress?!

A woman of humble origins was even better, it would mean less chance of anyone threatening their positions…

When Xiao Dingcheng learned that Sheng Nuan was to be made empress, he was stunned.

He knew Sheng Nuan wasn’t someone who coveted wealth and status. So… was she really going to be with the new emperor?

Was she truly never coming back?

No, impossible—it couldn’t be…

Xiao Dingcheng, in a state of panic, rushed to Bai Chengze’s residence in the capital, but when he reached the entrance, the guards refused to let him in. Even when he falsely claimed to have urgent matters for His Majesty, they ignored him. It was obvious they had been specifically instructed to do so.

Xiao Dingcheng’s mind went blank and he circled around and directly climbed over the wall.

As soon as he climbed over the wall, several shadowy figures surrounded him like phantoms, their killing intent sharp and cold… Yet he paid no mind and shouted at the top of his lungs.

“Nuan Nuan! Nuan Nuan, I’m here! Nuan Nuan, where are you?”

The secret guards were all stunned.

Was this newly appointed Duke of Zhenbei insane, coming here to snatch the future empress?

When Bai Chengze received the news, his expression remained impassive. “Kill him.”

Su Lan, attending nearby, hurriedly intervened. “Master, please reconsider!”

She cautiously advised, “Miss Sheng has already divorced Xiao Dingcheng. If you kill him, Master, she will always keep thinking about him…”

Bai Chengze frowned deeply. At that moment, A’Gui rushed in and knelt down. “Master, Miss Sheng—she went out to see him.”

Su Lan was furious, shooting A’Gui a glare. A’Gui was nearly in tears, feeling aggrieved and helpless.

What could he do? He couldn’t stop her, nor could he hide it from his master…

Upon hearing that Sheng Nuan had gone to see Xiao Dingcheng, Bai Chengze’s eyes turned red again. He stood up and strode outside. At the doorway, he swiftly drew a guard’s sword, his entire being radiating murderous intent.

Su Lan sighed.

Xiao Dingcheng was courting death, he had no one else to blame.

Sheng Nuan walked out to find Xiao Dingcheng already subdued by several secret guards but still struggling.

Seeing her, Xiao Dingcheng’s eyes lit up. “Nuan Nuan, you’re here! I knew you wouldn’t abandon me…”

“Let him go,” Sheng Nuan said calmly.

The secret guards exchanged glances and hesitantly let go of Xiao Dingcheng.

Xiao Dingcheng hurried forward, holding out the box containing the sugar figurines. “Nuan Nuan, look what I’ve brought! Let’s go home, okay? From now on, I’ll always be with you. We’ll go see the lanterns together, make sugar figurines, paint together. Nuan Nuan…”

Sheng Nuan took the box from his hands. Xiao Dingcheng’s eyes brightened even more.

At that moment, Bai Chengze came out, carrying a sword… Xiao Dingcheng saw him, and a look of unwavering determination filled his eyes. He stared directly at Bai Chengze, full of conviction and certainty.

Nuan Nuan still has him in her heart after all!

But at that moment, there was a sharp crack… Xiao Dingcheng instinctively looked down to see the box and sugar figurines smashed on the ground, shattered into pieces.

He stood there, stunned, slowly lifting his gaze.

Sheng Nuan’s expression was indifferent. “I thought I made it clear last time, but it seems Heir Apparent Xiao didn’t understand.”

She smiled faintly. “Do you understand now?”

Xiao Dingcheng was frozen, eyes full of disbelief. “Nuan Nuan…”

She interrupted coolly, “Heir Apparent Xiao, you’re like those sugar figurines, worthless to me now. We’re all adults and must take responsibility for our actions and words. By barging in like this, you may not fear death, but have you considered the consequences for the Old Madam and Princess Consort at home?”

He stood paralyzed, unable to say a word.

Sheng Nuan sneered. “You broke in like this, should His Majesty kill you? If he doesn’t, in the future, won’t others think they can disregard the law…?”

“If he does kill you, it will inevitably attract criticism. Heir Apparent Xiao, His Majesty and I are moving into the palace tomorrow. If you’re truly unafraid of death and unconcerned about implicating the Old Madam and Princess Consort, feel free to storm the palace again.”

Xiao Dingcheng’s eyes reddened. “I—I just can’t believe it. Nuan Nuan, have you really, truly made up your mind?”

Sheng Nuan sighed. “Heir Apparent Xiao, there’s no need to be so shocked. Discarding you wasn’t something that required any difficult decision… You can believe me when I say I have no interest in you whatsoever, and I hope you’ll conduct yourself with dignity in the future and stop disturbing us as a couple.”

With that, Sheng Nuan raised an eyebrow. “Throw him out.”

Before he could react, the secret guards grabbed Xiao Dingcheng and tossed him back over the wall, landing with a thud on the street outside…

Sheng Nuan clapped her hands and turned to see Bai Chengze standing there quietly.

“Why did you come out?”

Sheng Nuan frowned as she walked over. “I came out because I didn’t want him to disturb you and affect your recovery, so I came to get rid of him. But look at you… you came out yourself.”

The brief moment of madness in Bai Chengze had completely subsided, and he didn’t even know where he had thrown the sword in his hand.

A gentle smile played on his lips. “I just missed you and came to find you.”

Sheng Nuan laughed, walked over without caring who was around, stood on tiptoe, and planted a quick peck on his lips. “A reward for you.”

Su Lan and the others quickly turned away to give them privacy, but at the same time, they all let out a sigh of relief.

Miss Sheng always knew how to soothe the master effortlessly…

Bai Chengze’s expression remained calm, but a blush appeared on the tips of his ears. He whispered reproachfully, “There are others here.”

Sheng Nuan blinked playfully, whispering in his ear, “Then shall we go back and kiss?”

Bai Chengze’s ears turned even redder, but a fiery desire flickered in his eyes. Pressing his lips together, he softly uttered, “Mm…”

T/N: Oohhh ♡(つˊ̥̥̥̥̥ ³ ˋ̥̥̥̥̥)つ don’t we all love our tsundere white lotus ML… one more chapter until the end of this arc.