Chapter 549 - Chapter 549: Delay

Chapter 549: Delay

Translator: Lordbluefire

Shen Qianhui looked at Jing Zhen and saw him fall silent for a while before saying, ‘Wife, I need to go and appease the Luo family.”

Shen Qianhui was slightly taken aback.

She had thought that Jing Zhen would refuse...

In the entertainment industry, many beautiful women, young actors, and even executives had tried to get close to Jing Zhen.

But Jing Zhen had never paid attention to them.

It was the same when Shen Qianhui was in the Shen family, and later when they left the Shen family and relied solely on Jing Zhen’s income.

The couple had actually experienced ups and downs and had been tested, so they trusted each other.

Because of it, Shen Qianhui never had to worry about him when it came to women. However, she had never expected that one day, they would have to face reality...

The Luo family controlled the army, and if the Luo family was unstable, then Country A would be in chaos.

The Luo family couldn’t be touched..

Shen Qianhui forced a smile and nodded. “Alright, you go.”

Jing Zhen patted her shoulder. “I’ll have Jingjing come and keep you company.”

Shen Qianhui didn’t say anything.

Jing Zhen waited until Shen Ruojing was called before he left.

Shen Ruojing then saw him out.

When they reached the door, Shen Ruojing didn’t argue on behalf of Shen Qianhui but instead, she raised an eyebrow. “Are you sure you want to target Luo Sha first?”

Jing Zhen rubbed his forehead.

He was silent for a moment before saying, “The Luo family is the most difficult to appease, so we must target Luo Sha first.’

The Ji family had sent a lowborn girl into the palace, which was disrespectful to the royal family, so they didn’t dare to ask anything of Jing Zhen. Since the Yan family was Jing Zhen’s maternal family, even if they were dissatisfied, they wouldn’t really overthrow Jing Zhen.

Only the Luo family had sent in their legitimate daughter. Luo Sha was the beloved daughter of the head of the Luo family.

Shen Ruojing nodded and said, “Alright then.”

After that, she went back to accompany Shen Qianhui.

Sitting at the dining table, Shen Ruojing wanted to say something, but Shen Qianhui sighed.

Shen Ruojing wanted to comfort her. “Mother, Father, he...”

“I know.”

When Shen Qianhui said this, Shen Ruojing was stunned.

She furrowed her brows. “You already knew?”

‘Yes.” Shen Qianhui placed her hand on her abdomen and lowered her eyes. ‘After so many years together with your father, I know very well what you father and daughter are up to...”

Shen Ruojing immediately didn’t dare to say anything.

On the other side.

Jing Zhen arrived at Luo Sha’s palace.

Luo Sha was extremely excited and happy. She had prepared a lavish dinner, and as soon as Jing Zhen sat down, she immediately stood up to serve him food.

Jing Zhen spoke gently to her, ‘Sit down, I’m not used to this.”

Hearing this, Luo Sha revealed a sweet smile and sat across from Jing Zhen.

After accompanying Luo Sha and eating a bit, Luo Sha asked, “Your Majesty, will you be staying the night?”

Jing Zhen smiled. “Of course, after all, this is the Queen Dowager’s intention.’ Luo Sha glared at him. “What about Your Majesty’s intention?”

After that, Jing Zhen’s peach blossom eyes flicked up slightly, and his gaze toward Luo Sha was deep and affectionate, making Luo Sha feel for a moment that Jing Zhen liked her.

Upon further thought, she was the youngest consort in the palace and the most dazzling presence among the three. What did it matter if Queen Shen was beautiful?

Queen Shen was almost fifty years old. She was even older than Jing Zhen!

Luo Sha was very confident in herself.

She stood up directly and walked toward Jing Zhen. ‘Your Majesty, let’s not waste any more time and get down to business? Jing Zhen, however, smiled. “Let’s take a bath first.”

Luo Sha shyly smiled. “...I’ve already bathed.’

Jing Zhen. “?”

He was slightly taken aback and then smiled again. ‘Well, I still need to bathe...”

Luo Sha’s face immediately turned red. “Your Majesty, you don’t have to...”

Having said that, Jing Zhen stood up. “It’s not good for you like this.” After saying that, he called someone in to prepare bathwater.

Jing Zhen then entered the bathroom and soaked in the bathwater. After waiting for a long time without hearing any movement outside, he immediately took out his phone and sent a message to Shen Ruojing. [Why aren’t you here yet?]

Shen Ruojing replied quickly. [What’s the rush?]

Jing Zhen.

How could he not be in a hurry?

If she didn’t come soon, he’d be compromised!

Jing Zhen was stalling in the bathroom, soaking in the tub, and killing time when he suddenly heard a knock on the bathroom door. “Your Majesty, why are you taking so long? Do you need Luo Sha to help you scrub your back?” Jing Zhen.

He swallowed loudly, and the moment Luo Sha pushed the door open, he immediately stood up from the water and wrapped himself in a bathrobe.

Luo Sha then approached and reached out to hug him. ‘Your Majesty, you’re really too slow!”

Jing Zhen dodged Luo Sha. When she lunged at him, he suddenly pushed her away.

Luo Sha could only look at Jing Zhen in confusion, not understanding his actions.

Jing Zhen hesitated for a moment.

With no other way out, he tightened his bath towel and suddenly sneezed several times.

Then, he asked, “What perfume are you wearing? It’s too pungent!”

Luo Sha.

Her face turned even redder as she sniffed herself. “I didn’t use anything, did

Jing Zhen frowned. “Is it the shower gel then?”

Hearing this, Luo Sha felt wronged. “Your Majesty, I didn’t use anything...”

Her eyes then reddened. ‘Are you slandering me... or are you saying that you don’t want to get close to me?

Jing Zhen. “!”

He immediately laughed. ‘How could that be? I was immediately attracted by you when I got off the plane today...”

Luo Sha was about to step forward with a smile when there was a knock on the door. After that, Yu Jing entered. “Your Majesty, Queen Shen has a stomachache!”

Luo Sha’s smile froze on her face.

Jing Zhen paused and hurriedly said to Luo Sha, “I’ll go and check.”

Luo Sha gritted her teeth in anger. ‘Your Majesty, if Queen Shen has a stomachache, you should call the royal doctor. What good will it do for you to check?”

Jing Zhen replied, “Nonsense, she carries my only son and the future crown prince in her belly. Of course, I have to check!’

Jing Zhen quickly changed his clothes and left.

Seeing this, Luo Sha angrily smashed all the cups on the table to the ground!!

Jing Zhen quickly returned to his palace. Seeing Shen Qianhui lying in bed, he breathed a sigh of relief. He then looked at Shen Ruojing. “Why were you so late? You know, if you were any later, someone else would have taken advantage of your father!

Shen Ruojing lazily said, “It would have served you right.”

Jing Zhen.

Shen Qianhui looked worried. “Is this okay for us?

Jing Zhen immediately replied, “The old witch won’t let me go. The only thing that can restrain her is an offspring. Qianhui, I’m sorry, but you can only be a pampered and arrogant favorite!”

Shen Qianhui didn’t mind these things.

Jing Zhen leaned over. ‘Wife, you don’t know how nauseous I felt when Luo Sha came close to me. I had to hold it in. Ah, please send someone to rescue me earlier next time.”

Shen Qianhui nodded. “Alright, alright. Sorry for the trouble...”

Shen Ruojing.

This couple really didn’t treat her as an outsider, displaying affection openly before her.

Luckily, she had been used to it since she was a child, so she leisurely walked out. ‘Alright, you two can talk privately here. I won’t be a third wheel.’

Shen Qianhui’s face turned red.

Jing Zhen said, “You should have left earlier.”

Shen Ruojing rolled her eyes as she left the room.

At 10:30 pm.

Shen Ruojing quietly walked out of her room and saw Song Chen waiting outside, silently watching her.

The handsome man’s face had a hint of toughness that made her feel a little dazed as if she was seeing Chu Cichen. But the next moment, the man smiled, revealing a hint of childishness.

Shen Ruojing.

She hesitated for a moment. “What are you doing here?”

Song Chen answered, “Waiting for you to watch the show.”

Shen Ruojing frowned. ‘You don’t have to go. I can go alone.”

However, Song Chen followed her closely. ‘Jingjing, I want to be with you. After all, you’re alone in this unfamiliar place. What if something happens?

Upon hearing this, the corners of Shen Ruojing’s mouth curled. “Whatever you say. ”

During the day, she had inquired about Princess Consort Ji’s residence, so she took Song Chen with her at that moment. She was quietly approaching Princess Consort Ji’s window with Song Chen and waited silently.

At exactly 11 pm.

A man dressed as a royal guard indeed came over and entered Princess Consort Ji’s palace!

Ambiguous sounds quickly emerged from the room...

Shen Ruojing’s eyes darkened, and she cautiously peeked in through the glass window....