northernbook Chapter 168 Appointment
Chapter 168 Appointment
That night, Rong Su was about to fall asleep.
In a daze, she felt someone gently touching her cheek.
The movement was so gentle as if touching a piece of porcelain jade.
Afraid that he would break it.
His voice was also very gentle, cold and with a hint of low magnetism, and it sounded like a touching melody when it reached his ears.
She originally wanted to immerse herself in such a gentle feeling, but suddenly a shocking thought woke her up from her hazy dream.
Which bastard dared to touch her!
He suddenly opened his eyes, stretched out his hand and grabbed the opponent's tiger gate.
The other party didn't even seem to struggle, and just let her grab the tiger's gate without moving.
She frowned, and through the moonlight pouring in from the window, she saw a pair of eyes as deep as the night.
But those eyes were not aggressive, nor did they hold a trace of danger. Instead, they were like the gentle breeze on a spring night, tenderly soothing her sensitive emotions at the moment.
When she saw the other person's face clearly, Rong Su was slightly surprised: "Shen Peiqing?"
When she recognized him, Shen Peiqing suddenly reached out and hugged her in his arms, his voice low and cold with a slight tremor.
"it's me."
Rong Su was suddenly hugged by someone and was stunned for several seconds.
Then she suddenly came to her senses, reached out and pushed the other person away. The other person didn't hold her very tightly, and she used a little force to create some distance between them.
But the cold fragrance on his body could still faintly penetrate into her nostrils.
"Don't get so close to me. I haven't recovered from the epidemic yet." Rong Su looked at Shen Peiqing sternly, feeling that he had no sense of propriety and was too casual.
Shen Peiqing saw Rong Su's reproach, and he immediately felt wronged. He looked at her with a sad and worried look.
"Why did you test the medicine on yourself? You know, after I found out, I almost did it." Shen Peiqing stopped talking abruptly and didn't say anything else, but there was still fear in his eyes.
In the dark environment, Rong Su couldn't see Shen Peiqing's eyes clearly, but she could roughly judge his emotions from his voice.
Hearing Shen Peiqing's aggrieved tone, she felt bewildered. There were still some unfinished words, and she suddenly felt that Shen Peiqing was going crazy again.
"Okay. I'm not dead, so you don't have to worry so much. I'm still strong. Have you prepared the defense map?" Rong Su raised her hand and waved. She didn't think there was anything wrong with her words at all, and thought Shen Peiqing was making a fuss out of nothing.
No, it should be said that everyone was making a fuss.
How could a doctor develop a prescription without testing the medicine? They just saw too little, but she was too lazy to explain.
Gu Yun is a doctor himself, but he also felt that there was a problem. It seems that he was stimulated by his legs and forgot that testing medicine is also a doctor's responsibility.
Shen Peiqing felt a little resentful about Rong Su's coldness towards him, but he had no relationship with her now, so he could only suppress this resentment in his heart.
"No. I sneaked out of the palace tonight." His eyes were always on her. Rong Su could feel it. She felt that his eyes were too hot, which made her a little uncomfortable, so she moved.
Shen Peiqing noticed Rong Su's movements and felt her discomfort. He couldn't help but whispered, "Because I'm worried about you."
Hearing this, Rong Su was stunned for a moment, suddenly felt her face getting hot, and quickly changed the subject.
"Alright. You don't need to worry about me. You should hurry back. I think a mission like compiling a defense map must be secret. If you come out rashly and His Majesty finds out, I think it will definitely affect your impression in the heart of the Emperor of Dongzhou."
After listening to Rong Su's words, Shen Peiqing realized that the point was not that she drove him away, but that she actually cared about him. The resentment he had just felt disappeared in an instant.
But when he thought of what Xiao Hei had reported to him, a gloom gradually appeared in his eyes.
The tone also became a little colder.
"You promised Gu Yun."
The topic suddenly changed and Rong Su didn't react for a moment.
Promise Gu Yun?
Suddenly she remembered something. Could it be that Shen Peiqing was talking about her agreeing to Gu Yun's feelings?
"Yes, I agreed." Rong Su said confidently, not feeling that there was anything wrong with it at all.
This instead angered Shen Peiqing. His heart sank to the bottom of the sea. He clenched his fists and his chest was filled with anger.
But he had to endure it because he was afraid that indulging his emotions would hurt the person in front of him.
He spoke each word with pauses, the corners of his mouth drooping as he stared at Rong Su: "Wait for me for three days. After that, I have something to tell you."
What? Before Rong Sudu could ask why, the other person stood up and gently touched her head. Then she heard the sound of the window shaking gently.
Before she could feel the soft warmth on her head, she blinked, raised her hand to touch her head, and looked at the slightly open window.
"Can't you say it now? You want me to wait for three days? You're so secretive. You've been planning the defense map for too long, haven't you? Are you stupid?"
She shook her head and forgot about the incident, then fell into a deep sleep hugging the quilt.
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A hidden mountain villa on the outskirts of Dongdu.
The lights here are dim at the moment.
There was only an elegant courtyard, neither too big nor too small, with lights on, leaving flickering traces on the layers of window paper.
Rong Yingxin was wearing a dress that fitted her body tightly, showing off her curvy figure.
Before entering the courtyard, she dressed up in the carriage for a long time, and only got out of the carriage after seeing herself in the bronze mirror and being satisfied with herself.
When she reached the gate of the courtyard, a secret guard blocked her way and gestured with his eyes for her to show a token that would allow her to enter or exit.
If Rong Yingxin were in normal times, if someone dared to neglect her like this, that person's grave would have been covered with three-foot-high grass.
But the people in the courtyard were worthy of her willingness to be neglected.
She handed the token to the secret guard, who took it, looked at it, and then returned it to her and made way.
Rong Yingxin had just taken two steps when the secret guard blocked Yu who was following Rong Yingxin.
Yu frowned and looked at Rong Yingxin, asking for instructions: "Master."
Rong Yingxin didn't care and waved her hand: "You just stay here. You can't go against His Highness's wishes."
No matter how worried Yu was, he could only follow Rong Yingxin's instructions, lowered his head, and silently stepped aside.
Unable to suppress her excitement, Rong Yingxin's steps became lighter.
Not for anything else, just because she is about to meet the male protagonist Shen Fengyu whom she has been looking forward to for a long time!
In this world, besides Rong Su, she is the second favorite of Heaven!
She came here just to win Shen Fengyu's heart. She wanted to make this man fall in love with her completely and indulge in her!
A courtyard filled with the rich scent of ambergris.
Every decoration inside shows that the owner who lives here has a unique and noble taste.
The extinct landscape paintings, various rare antique toys, and the carpets spread on the ground are also the meticulous works of skilled craftsmen.
There is even a map of three continents and one city in the center of the courtyard.
Next to Zhoutu hung a sharp sword, shining coldly, with bloodstains still remaining on the sword, revealing a terrifying fear.
When Rong Ying saw the sword, she felt a chill as if her skin was covered with goose bumps. Before she could think about it, she heard the sound of indifferent footsteps.
As the footsteps approached, her heart beat inexplicably faster and all the chills she had just felt disappeared.
She raised her hand and adjusted her dress, then turned around to look at the visitor.
The first thing I saw was a crimson purple brocade robe and black shoes with dragon patterns. The hem of the brocade robe was patterned with a flying dragon and phoenix python. The python's body was huge, and the entire robe was covered with golden silk threads.
Next was an exquisite jade pendant with a dragon pattern that swayed around the owner's waist as he walked.
My sight gradually moved upwards and I saw a handsome and rebellious face.
He slightly curled his lips and had affectionate peach blossom eyes. As long as he stared at someone, that person would involuntarily fall into his gaze.
Just like Rong Yingxin now, just one look and her heart couldn't help but beat fast, and she almost couldn't control her breathing.
Shen Fengyu noticed Rong Yingxin's expression, and a flash of disdain flashed across his eyes, but the smile on his face remained unchanged.
"Lady Tianfeng, it is my great honor to accept your invitation." He walked in front of Rong Yingxin, looking at her with a smile on his face, keeping a distance from her that was neither too far nor too close, maintaining an appropriate yet somewhat ambiguous atmosphere.
Rong Yingxin's face turned red when she was looked at by those affectionate peach blossom eyes. The system immediately reminded her, and she forced herself to look away. The system was afraid that if Rong Yingxin looked at him any longer, the other party would take the initiative.
Seeing Rong Yingxin looking away, Shen Fengyu narrowed his eyes, still maintaining the smile on his lips, and stretched out his hand in a gesture of invitation.
"Take a seat."
Rong Yingxin walked to the chair shyly, sat down gracefully, and then her eyes vaguely looked towards Shen Fengyu.
This action triggered another strong prompt from the system.
{Once again, I warn the host! If you reveal your thoughts to the male protagonist again, it will be dangerous!}
Rong Ying was very annoyed by the system's reminder, but she couldn't underestimate the system's warning even though she fell to the ground, so she restrained her gaze.
Shen Fengyu smiled faintly, feeling a little amused by Rong Yingxin's behavior of sometimes paying attention to her and sometimes looking away moderately, but not much.
Because his target is not the person in front of him.
"I have asked Lady Tianfeng to come here to ask for a favor. Of course, if Lady Tianfeng can fulfill my request, I will do my best to satisfy you."
Shen Fengyu's straightforwardness surprised Rong Yingxin for a moment, but what she cared about most was that Shen Fengyu had something to ask of her and had also made a promise to her.
She couldn't suppress her excitement in an instant. If the system hadn't issued another warning, she might have revealed her true feelings.
Rong Yingxin calmed down. She looked at Shen Fengyu, suppressed her heartbeat, and asked softly, "Your Highness, you're joking. If there's anything I can do to help you, I will definitely help you. So what is it?"
Originally, Shen Fengyu was a little interested in Rong Yingxin's ability to restrain herself from looking at him, but now he heard that she agreed to his request without even questioning it.
Just at this point, he suddenly lost interest, but he didn't show it on his face.
"Today, the three continents and one city may seem peaceful and tranquil, but how many people are living in dire straits? On my way to Dongzhou, I saw many people forced to leave their homes."
"Their homeland has suffered from famine, insect infestations, and even displacement due to epidemics. Dongzhou is no longer the prosperous place it once was. Since the Emperor of Dongzhou entered old age, the government has been lax, allowing Xuanyuan Zhi to secretly collude with corrupt officials, plundering the people's wealth and committing many acts of cruelty."
Shen Fengyu shook his head in sorrow and sighed, feeling sad for the people of Dongzhou.
"Although Xuanyuan Zhi has been executed, Dongzhou is no longer what it used to be. King Wu, who serves as the crown prince, seems to have great ambitions, but he is not a capable person who can govern the country. He is just a mediocre person."
He suddenly looked at Rong Yingxin, his face filled with hope and a hint of pleading: "Lady Tianfeng is compassionate and would probably like to do something for the people of Dongzhou. I hope you can help me and connect me with the Zhongdu Palace to plan for world affairs together."
No matter how Shen Fengyu tried to whitewash his words, Rong Yingxin was not stupid and could naturally understand the meaning of his words.
He was looking for a suitable reason to attack Dongzhou.
However, whether Shen Fengyu wanted to attack Dongzhou or really wanted to do something for the people, Rong Yingxin didn't care. As long as she could be the only woman by Shen Fengyu's side, she would do anything he asked her to do.
Rong Yingxin showed an expression of admiration and respect, and her eyes were red with emotion: "Your Highness is indeed kind-hearted and will definitely be a good monarch in the future.
"Your Highness, if you say so, I will certainly help you. I am also deeply saddened by the difficult life that the people of Dongzhou are living. It is their honor and happiness to have such a noble person like Your Highness think of them first."
Shen Fengyu achieved his goal, and the meaning in his eyes deepened. He stood up, walked in front of Rong Yingxin, and stretched out his hand to her.
Rong Yingxin didn't expect him to suddenly walk in front of her. Her heartbeat quickened a few times and her face became hotter. She looked up at him, a little shy: "Your Highness?"
He just smiled gently, and then suddenly held Rong Yingxin's hand. Rong Yingxin was stunned, her heart was beating fast, and she was staring at Shen Fengyu in a daze.
Shen Fengyu bent down slightly, his handsome face smiling at her alone, his slightly pure middle-low voice soft and gentle: "What do you want, my lord? As long as the people of Dongzhou are freed from the sea of suffering and Dongzhou belongs to Beizhou, what do you want?"
Rong Ying's palms were burning hot. Shen Fengyu's gaze, like an abyss that corroded people's hearts, was staring at her, making it impossible for her to pull away. Her heart was burning.
"I, I want to be the only woman by His Highness's side."
When Shen Fengyu heard this, a hint of coldness flashed across his eyes, but it quickly disappeared and Rong Yingxin couldn't see it at all.
He was a bit embarrassed: "But I will be the ruler of a continent in the future. I can't have only one woman by my side."
Seeing the slight change in Rong Yingxin's expression, he suddenly changed his promise: "However, the position of Queen will always be yours. Is your Excellency satisfied?"
His warm, pale fingers gently stroked the side of her face, his eyes warm as fire.
Rong Yingxin wanted to lose her temper because she didn't get the only promise she made, but when she heard about the position of queen, her anger disappeared.
"Your Highness. Xin'er believes you." Rong Yingxin looked at Shen Fengyu shyly.
Shen Fengyu curled his lips into a smile, bent down, picked up Rong Yingxin, and took her into the inner hall.
One night of spring, it seemed that pairs of birds were playing happily outside the palace, which was a very pleasant sight.