You Were Supposed to Simulate Fate, But You Ended Up Running Away With All the Heroines

“No, no, that’s not right.”

If Li Wenfu wanted to find out something, he didn’t necessarily have to go through Luo Yingci.

He could have arranged for some maids to accompany her or bribed a few guards.

But if that were the case, the situation would be even worse!

It’s impossible to silence everyone around Luo Jinxuan, right?

Lu Ping suddenly began to reflect on himself.

It was all his fault for having poor self-control and not being able to restrain his desires.

If he had just tightened his belt and endured for a few months until the Emperor bestowed the marriage, how could Li Wenfu have had the chance to jump in?

But the deed was already done.

How to resolve it was what Lu Ping should be considering.

With Lu Ping’s current power and influence, it wouldn’t be difficult to silence a few people. At worst, he could eliminate those in the know.

But such actions were not what Lu Ping desired.

Why should others lose their lives to cover up his mistake?

Moreover, Luo Jinxuan’s pregnancy couldn’t be hidden for long.

She was about three months along now; with careful dressing, it could still deceive people…

At this thought, Lu Ping suddenly had a bold idea.

And that was to publicly announce that the Han Marquis was pregnant!

Give Li Wenfu a taste of his own medicine!

…

[In the 518th year of the Great Jing calendar, the Emperor fell ill. The Han Marquis burned incense and prayed at the ancestral temple, where she dreamt of the sages of Great Jing. Three months later, she was discovered to be pregnant. The people said that the Han Marquis’ filial piety moved the heavens, and they bestowed upon Great Jing a wise ruler.]

Yes, Lu Ping had fabricated this story.

The idea was that Luo Jinxuan prayed to the Emperor, dreamt of the past rulers of Great Jing, and moved the heavens with her filial piety, which resulted in the heavens bestowing a child upon the royal family.

Anyone with a bit of common sense would know this was utter nonsense.

But whether others believed it or not was unknown, though at least Lu Ping’s disciples believed it.

Moreover, Lu Ping didn’t expect everyone to believe it.

As long as some people believed, Lu Ping’s goal would be achieved.

If there were no doubts at all, it would seem too fake.

As for Emperor Zheng, Lu Ping thought that all he needed was an excuse, a reason that would allow him to let bygones be bygones.

Heaven’s blessing, though absurd, seemed to be the only way to preserve the royal family’s reputation.

In that case, there was only one problem left.

How to make Emperor Zheng believe it.

However, just as Lu Ping thought there was a turning point in the situation, a new problem arose.

He found that his intimacy level with the Han Marquis was plummeting!

This was really killing him!

…

Luo Jinxuan stared at the information scrolling on the simulation panel, her beautiful eyes widening in shock.

He said the child in her belly was a gift from the heavens?

Only a fool would believe such an absurd statement!

What happened to Lu Ping’s intelligence at critical moments?

Luo Jinxuan sat there in a huff, her chest rising and falling slightly.

[You are confused and angry at Lu Ping for announcing your pregnancy. Intimacy level decreases.]

As if triggered by some strange mechanism, faced with Lu Ping’s constant pleas of “listen to my explanation,” Luo Jinxuan shook her head and responded, “I won’t listen, I won’t listen.”

[Emperor Zheng learned of the rumors in the streets and was extremely furious. He ordered Li Wenfu to personally go to Lingzhou to verify the truth.]

“Trouble!”

Luo Jinxuan reported to Lu Ping, “What should we do now?”

Lu Ping replied, “Just say it’s a gift from the heavens. Don’t worry, I’ll handle everything!”

“Easy for you to say…”

As it turned out, Li Wenfu was far more cunning than Lu Ping had imagined.

Upon receiving Emperor Zheng’s decree, Li Wenfu immediately set off, making his way to Lingzhou without delay.

Without stopping, he hurried to the temporary palace where Luo Jinxuan was staying and began his “routine business.”

Faced with Li Wenfu’s questioning, Luo Jinxuan followed Lu Ping’s instructions, stating that she had never been involved with any man, but three months ago, after praying for the Emperor, she dreamt of the sages and was diagnosed with pregnancy by the court physicians.

“Perhaps it truly is heaven’s will, blessing my father with a royal grandchild!”

Luo Jinxuan, already at a disadvantage, could only force a smile at this point, hoping Li Wenfu wouldn’t be too harsh.

Li Wenfu nodded initially, but then frowned and said with great difficulty, “The Emperor ordered me to verify this matter, so I must be extremely cautious. Even though I am the Han Marquis’ uncle, I must follow the rules to avoid leaving any room for others to criticize.”

“Moreover, the Han Marquis has always held herself to high standards. If she has a clear conscience, she shouldn’t fear a physical examination, right?”

“An examination?”

A flash of panic crossed Luo Jinxuan’s eyes, but what she felt more was shame and anger.

Li Wenfu looked troubled, but inside, he was already feeling smug.

A gift from heaven?

Even a fool wouldn’t believe it!

Even if the child in your belly is indeed heaven-sent, heaven surely wouldn’t have taken away your chastity, right?

Luo Jinxuan, trying to remain calm, said, “Even if I had been involved with someone, the royal princess’ noble body cannot be desecrated by mere maids!”

In a way, Luo Jinxuan’s words already hinted at the origin of the child in her belly.

But at this moment, she could only use her status as a royal princess to threaten everyone.

However, what Luo Jinxuan could think of, that old fox Li Wenfu had already anticipated.

Li Wenfu respectfully invited someone forward.

When Luo Jinxuan saw who it was, she was rendered speechless, her momentum halved.

For Li Wenfu had invited none other than his own mother, the grandmother of Emperor Zheng and Luo Jinxuan.

The old lady had a kind and gentle face, seemingly not as scheming as Li Wenfu.

But after listening to Li Wenfu’s words, the smile on the old lady’s face suddenly froze.

Li Wenfu said, “I had no choice but to bring my mother along, as I am facing a serious predicament. Rumors are spreading that the Han Marquis is pregnant out of wedlock, which has enraged the Emperor. He has ordered me to verify the matter. I hope my mother can examine the Han Marquis to prove her innocence.”

The physicians and maids are of low status and might desecrate Luo Jinxuan, but surely her grandmother’s status is high enough?

Madam Li pushed away the maid supporting her, walked up to Luo Jinxuan, and gently caressed her hand with affection. She asked softly, “Xuan’er, you truly haven’t…”

Looking into Madam Li’s concerned eyes, Luo Jinxuan couldn’t bear to lie, almost confessing the truth.

But a glance at Li Wenfu made her swallow her words, and she shook her head guiltily.

Madam Li nodded, “As long as you haven’t, that’s good. Then let your grandmother examine you and clear your name, so those with ill intentions will have nothing to say.”

“Grandmother…”

Luo Jinxuan was on the verge of tears, looking to Luo Yingci for help.

Just as Luo Yingci was about to step forward, Li Wenfu stopped him.

Li Wenfu said, “Leave it to your grandmother. Too many people would only make the Han Marquis more embarrassed.”

The last straw was taken away by Li Wenfu.

Just as Madam Li was about to lead Luo Jinxuan to the inner chamber, hurried footsteps suddenly sounded from outside the door.

Seeing that tall figure step into the doorway, Luo Jinxuan suddenly felt a wave of grievance, her mouth twitching slightly.

Although she didn’t know if Lu Ping’s arrival would change anything, the moment she saw him, Luo Jinxuan’s heart settled down.

“Wait!”