115They offered it to us willingly?
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Chapter 115 Offering Itself?
Li Huai nodded in deep agreement.
"That's right, treating princes, princesses, or consorts is a small matter, but Princess Na Xing and her son are a matter of state."
"Then what exactly should we do?"
"Find a way to make something happen to Princess Na Xing, and then we'll seize the opportunity to get her and her son into the hands of the Imperial Medical Academy."
"In that case, there's no time to lose. Let's act first thing tomorrow morning!"
...That night, Shen Yulou was sound asleep in his room.
Suddenly, something pressed down on him.
Shen Yulou instinctively reached out, and a soft, fragrant body slipped into his quilt.
Shen Yulou was stunned for a moment. Who was coming to warm him up in the middle of the night?
Tao Hong or Qin Guiru?
Those two girls didn't seem like the type to be so proactive. Could it be that the Empress was impatient?
Shen Yulou was about to speak, but his mouth was covered. Although it was an offer, Shen Yulou needed to figure out who it was.
He slipped his hand into the other person's clothes, and after feeling their size, he was instantly dumbfounded.
"Princess? How could it be you?"
It was Princess Na Xing in his quilt!
"As expected of Mr. Shen, you knew it was me just by touching?"
Shen Yulou gave an awkward smile.
"Nothing special, just practice."
"Princess, isn't it a bit against the rules for you to come to my bed so late?"
"Mr. Shen, during such a beautiful night, how about we only talk about romance and not about rules?"
"Princess, then I will be greatly offending you."
...After a long while, Princess Na Xing lay in Shen Yulou's arms, occasionally pinching Shen Yulou's pectoral muscles with her hand.
"I originally thought Mr. Shen was quite delicate, but I didn't expect him to be so strong."
"Princess, do you have something you want to tell me?"
Princess Na Xing sat up, her expression becoming much more serious.
"Mr. Shen, tomorrow I plan to leave the Imperial City. Please come with me."
Shen Yulou's expression changed slightly.
"Did the Emperor agree to your departure?"
Princess Na Xing shook her head, "No, I'm leaving on my own."
Shen Yulou frowned, "Princess, the Imperial Palace is heavily guarded. It might not be so easy for you to leave."
Princess Na Xing said, "You don't need to worry about that, Mr. Shen. As long as you nod, you and I will leave together tomorrow.
Once we reach the Yan State, there will be endless wealth and glory, which I am willing to offer with both hands.
Even I belong to you, Mr. Shen. What more do you have to worry about?"
Shen Yulou's expression became complex. No wonder Princess Na Xing was so proactive tonight; she was extending an olive branch to him, trying to recruit him.
"I appreciate the Princess's kind offer, but I don't want to leave for now. Please forgive me, Princess."
Although Princess Na Xing was very sincere, the situation in the Yan State was not very good.
According to Shen Yulou's understanding, that place was in chaos, with internal political instability. Even if Princess Na Xing returned with her child, it would likely be extremely dangerous.
Shen Yulou had just managed to establish a foothold here in the Hun Kingdom, and he wasn't keen on taking risks by going elsewhere.
Unless he truly couldn't make a living here, he might consider seeking refuge with the Princess.
Moreover, Shen Yulou would have to bring his family along if he left, so he naturally couldn't make such a hasty decision.
Shen Yulou's decision was also within Princess Na Xing's expectations. She sighed helplessly and said,
"I guessed you would say that. As long as I return safely to the Yan State, its gates will always be open to you."
"To avoid involving you, find an excuse to leave the palace tomorrow."
After all, Princess Na Xing and the Imperial Heirs were under Shen Yulou's care. If these two went missing, Shen Yulou would definitely be implicated.
As for Princess Na Xing's escape, Shen Yulou naturally wouldn't report it to Emperor Ren.
Emperor Ren didn't care about proper procedures at all, and even if he were told, there probably wouldn't be any reward.
And Princess Na Xing's escape was all good for him and no harm.
Although Shen Yulou didn't understand politics very well, he felt that the current political situation in the Hun Kingdom was turbulent and very unstable.
If something happened to the Old Emperor, the country would probably fall apart.
At that time, if Shen Yulou was at a dead end, he could go to the Princess of Yan State and still live a good life.
Moreover, Princess Na Xing was escaping on her own; she didn't need Shen Yulou's help.
Shen Yulou didn't want to know the specifics of how she would do it; the less he knew, the safer it was for him.
Just then, Tao Hong's voice suddenly came from outside the door,
"Your Excellency, are you awake? A eunuch just came to say that the Emperor summons you!"
Shen Yulou quickly sat up and said in a low voice,
"Princess, hide well in my quilt. You can leave later."
Shen Yulou put on his clothes and quickly walked towards the door.
Just as Shen Yulou was about to open the door and leave, Princess Na Xing suddenly called out to him.
"Mr. Shen!"
Shen Yulou looked back and saw Princess Na Xing wrapped in the quilt, saying gently,
"No matter where you are, you will always be my friend."
"Mm."
...He arrived at the Golden Throne Hall.
As soon as Shen Yulou entered, he immediately felt several malicious gazes.
He looked up and saw Li Huai and others looking at him with a mocking expression.
Shen Yulou had an ominous premonition in his heart.
"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty!"
Emperor Ren said indifferently, "Minister Shen, the people from the Imperial Medical Academy say that Princess Na Xing's health has not been very good recently. What do you have to explain?"
Shen Yulou was stunned for a moment.
Princess Na Xing's health is not good?
Her health was perfectly fine!
Last night, Shen Yulou had carefully examined the Princess's body, inside and out, front and back, very thoroughly.
There was clearly nothing wrong, so what were these old imperial doctors talking nonsense about?
And how would they know if Princess Na Xing's health was good or not? They hadn't even examined her.
Li Huai said, "Your Majesty, not only is the Princess's health not good, but the little Imperial Heir also has a big problem. Your humble servant believes the Princess should still be handed over to our Imperial Medical Academy."
"Each profession has its specialty. Shen Yulou might be good at taking care of children, but for an adult's body, his medical skills are still not quite sufficient."
Hearing this, Shen Yulou immediately understood. This was what these old fellows were planning?
Shen Yulou really wanted to laugh at this moment. This wasn't his fault; they were asking for it.
Shen Yulou said,
"Your Majesty, since Lord Li has said so, let Princess Na Xing be handed over to the Imperial Medical Academy.
Your humble servant admits that his medical skills are still not comparable to these seniors of the Imperial Medical Academy. Moreover, there are many other Imperial Heirs who need Your humble servant to take care of at the Imperial Heirs Residence.
Let the Princess be handed over to Lord Li."
When Shen Yulou said this, he completely stumped everyone.
They had originally expected Shen Yulou to fight with them, and they had even discussed their arguments for a long time.
But they didn't expect this guy to suddenly change his tune?
Princess Na Xing was a protective charm; whoever could keep her in their hands would gain many benefits.
Shen Yulou just gave her away like that?
Emperor Ren was stunned for a moment.
"Minister Shen, are you sure? Princess Na Xing has been under your care from beginning to end. Are you willing to hand her over to the Imperial Medical Academy just like that?"
Shen Yulou said,
"Your Majesty, Your humble servant is acting with noble integrity. Since Lord Li is willing to take care of the beauty, then let's grant him his wish."
Li Huai's eyes instantly widened.
"What kind of talk is that?