readsfreenovel Chapter 655: Death
Chapter 655: Death
Emperor Shenwu hugged Lan Qingwu tightly, as if he wanted to integrate her into his own bones and blood!
Lan Qingwu's strength was finally exhausted, and she soon fell limply into the arms of Emperor Shenwu, dying. Emperor Shenwu picked up Lan Qingwu and leaned her against the bed, letting Lan Qingwu lie on his chest.
Emperor Shenwu opened his arms and held her in his arms. Listening to the weak breathing of his beloved in his arms, Emperor Shenwu was so desperate that he could not suppress the pain. The pain was so extreme that his body was trembling slightly.
Finally, the day arrived. On her deathbed, Lan Qingwu reflected on her life, and it seemed nothing had gone wrong. But at this moment, held in the arms of the Divine Martial Emperor, listening to the faint cries of grief from outside, and thinking of her three children, she found that deep within her heart, she was still filled with a trace of regret.
Lan Qingwu lay weakly in the arms of Emperor Shenwu, with hot tears dripping down her cheeks. Lan Qingwu slowly stretched out her hand, wanting to wipe away her lover's tears and comfort his grief.
"Brother Heng, don't be sad, don't cry! Even if Ruoruo leaves, I will always bless you. There are so many people around you, and our three children...Brother Heng, don't despair, don't make me worry, Ruoruo is already very tired..."
"I know I know."
Emperor Shenwu burst into tears: "It's me... I'm too selfish and weak. I'm not alone anymore, and I'm not afraid anymore. I will always be with you. No matter where you go, I will find you."
Lan Qingwu shook his head gently: "No! Brother Heng, I want you to promise me that even if I leave, you must live well! I am worried about Chu Ming, Xiao Qi and Yue Yue. Yue Yue just got married. Without the support of the emperor, I am afraid she will be wronged. After all, this dynasty is still too harsh on women. Xiao Qi's stubborn temper is most like me. I am afraid he will never be able to change his ways. I don't know if it is a good idea to cultivate him into this kind of character. And Chu Ming, he looks very capable, but he is young after all. He still needs your supervision for a few years to handle the affairs of state..."
Lan Qingwu hugged the Shenwu Emperor's neck and begged softly, "Brother Heng, I want you to promise me that you will take good care of them for a few more years. After a few years, we will meet again. Please promise me, okay? Please?"
Emperor Shenwu hugged Lan Qingwu tightly, trembling, but kept silent. He could agree to anything Lan Qingwu asked, but how could he bear to let himself live alone in a meaningless, cold and numb state?
"Weak... Do you want me to live like a zombie for a few more years? Weak, weak..."
Lan Qingwu also burst into tears: "Brother Heng, didn't you say that you would listen to me from now on? I asked you to promise me...promise me...even if it's for our children, if you follow me and leave again, what will happen to the children? How can they accept it? Brother Heng, please promise me...promise me..."
Emperor Shenwu hugged Lan Qingwu tightly, his hot tears dripping onto her snow-white neck. He nodded gently: "Okay... okay..."
At the doorway, separated by a thin veil, the Seventh Princess couldn't help but burst into tears, "Mother... If possible, I would exchange my daughter's life for your health! Mother..."
The Seventh Prince kowtowed to the ground, tears streaming down his face. He recalled the night his mother collapsed before him, and once again he hated himself. Why? Why couldn't he have been quicker? He could have blocked all those evildoers from his mother's presence!
Lan Qingwu was barely breathing, and she called out softly, "Yueyue, Yueyue... Xiaoqi..."
Emperor Shenwu hurriedly called out, "Yueyue, Xiaoqi, Chuming!"
The Seventh Princess stood up and ran into the bedroom, kneeling in front of Lan Qingwu's bed. Lan Qingwu's hands were weak, so the Seventh Princess took the Queen Mother's cold hand and placed it on her cheek, "Mother, Mother..."
"My Yueyue...where is the Seventh Prince Consort?"
Chu Shaoze knelt beside the Seventh Princess with a sorrowful look on his face. "Your servant, Chu Shaoze, will protect the Seventh Princess for the rest of my life and will never let her suffer any injustice. We have already agreed: to be together for life! I will never let the Seventh Princess down! Please rest assured, Mother!"
Lan Qingwu smiled with relief and said, "Brother Heng, did you hear that?"
Emperor Shenwu responded, "Yes! I heard it! The Crown Prince and I were listening!"
The Seventh Princess cried even harder: "Mother... I will use my daughter's life in exchange for your safety..."
"Silly child, what about what you promised your mother?"
The Seventh Princess's expression was slightly solemn. "Don't worry, mother. I have taken over Qingciyuan for a few years. From now on, I will continue to be in charge of Qingciyuan. I also want to open Qingciyuan in every corner of the Dasheng Dynasty! In accordance with your wishes, mother, please watch over me... watch me continue to be happy, okay? Yueyue can't live without you!"
The Seventh Princess cried until she almost fainted and was held in Chu Shaoze's arms. The Seventh Prince hurried forward and held Lan Qingwu's hand.
"Xiao Qi, your personality is most like mother's. Mother is so afraid that you will be as stubborn as me and end up hurting yourself! You must remember that your life was saved by the other two people together. Don't be too willful, understand?"
The Seventh Prince wept silently, nodding his head randomly. "Mother, I know, Xiaoqi knows. Every year, as the seasons change, there's Qingming Festival, Zhongyuan Festival, Hanyi Festival, and the anniversary of my adoptive mother and brother's death. I will never forget them! Mother... I'll listen to whatever you say... I just ask that you don't leave Xiaoqi! Xiaoqi has been weak since childhood. You've put so much effort into raising him safely. Mother, you can't leave me like this..."
Lan Qingwu sighed and said, "My little Qi! You must know that everyone has to face their own path and try to walk on their own! Your mother can no longer accompany you on this journey, so you must be strong! There are still so many people who love you! Your life is never yours alone!"
The Seventh Prince's tears made Lan Qingwu's palms burn. He sobbed and said, "Yes! Yes! Mother... Xiaoqi obeys your command!"
Lan Qingwu looked at the prince tenderly, and the prince quickly knelt before Lan Qingwu: "Mother..."
Lan Qingwu's eyes flashed with worry: "Chu Ming... It seems that the Queen Mother should be the last one to worry about you. You can take on responsibilities in any area, but you are the one who worries the Queen Mother the most! Remember... If you ever meet someone you like, you must protect her! The Queen Mother is heartbroken when she thinks about the biting loneliness, conspiracy, and emotions that you may have to endure in the future! Chu Ming... Chu Ming, you must remember that you are not only the future emperor, but also the Queen Mother's son. You must be as happy as possible!"
Lan Qingwu's worried and earnest gaze seemed to penetrate the prince's soul, "Chu Ming..."
The prince burst into tears: "Mother... Mother... I'm fine... I'll be fine! Don't worry, I understand your painstaking efforts..."
"I will never regret what I have done, just wait for the clouds and smoke to leave in the sky! Chu Ming... You are not only the crown prince, but also my son!"
"Don't worry, don't be sad. I will be a good crown prince and a good son. I will eventually let your kindness and goodness become seeds, and plant them wherever the sunshine of the Dasheng Dynasty shines! Mother, I will supervise the implementation of women's politics at all levels. One day, you will see a more peaceful and joyful society! Mother, can you wait a little longer? Please wait a little longer... I still want to do many things, and I want you to accompany us..."