20demayo Chapter 121
Chapter 121
Cheng He arrived quickly with the imperial physician, and Nalan Jingwen made way for the physician.
Nalan Yin only suffered minor injuries and needed to rest. The imperial physician quickly diagnosed her and prescribed medicine. A servant went to fetch the medicine, and Nalan Jingwen looked at Cheng He.
"Where is Wang Fu?"
"Your Highness, the Prince Consort has returned to his courtyard."
She nodded and instructed, "Serve Prince Yin well and do not neglect him in the slightest."
After that, he turned around and left.
Nalan Yin simply stared at her retreating figure, her lips slightly parted as if she wanted to persuade her to stay, but in the end she said nothing, clutching the blanket tightly, inhaling the scent that belonged only to her.
Nalan Jingwen arrived at the courtyard and saw Qinghuai and Hongyun standing at the door. She asked, "Where is the King's Consort?"
Hongyun hesitated before speaking, "The King is inside and won't let us in."
Nalan Jingwen didn't say much, pushed open the door and went in. He walked around the screen and soon saw Rong Hengyu sitting in front of the dressing mirror.
He looked at himself in the mirror, his expression somewhat dazed.
Nalan Jingwen subconsciously softened his footsteps as he walked over and stood behind him, slowly saying, "What I told Nalan Ge was nothing but a lie, not..."
She wanted to explain that she wasn't indifferent to him; what she had told Nalan Ge was a lie, and she didn't truly not care about his safety.
Before she could finish speaking, Rong Hengyu suddenly stood up, hugged her, and kissed her lips, silencing her.
Nalan Jing was stunned for a moment, then immediately came to her senses, grabbed his waist, deepened the kiss, and savored all the sweetness in his mouth.
But she tasted bitterness. When she opened her eyes, she saw that Rong Hengyu's jade-like face was covered in tears, salty and bitter tears.
Rong Hengyu closed his eyes and kissed her, but the taste became increasingly bitter.
He murmured, "Your Highness knew that you had no choice but to say those things to save me. I knew all of that..."
Nalan Jingwen sighed softly, kissed away his tears little by little, and kissed the corner of his red eyes.
She said softly, "I'm sorry."
Rong Hengyu shook his head slightly, his eyes bloodshot, and gave a bitter smile.
"Your Highness need not feel apologetic towards me; I understand perfectly."
Nalan Jingwen tightened his grip on him, looking at him with a deep gaze, "Then why are you crying?"
Upon hearing this, Rong Hengyu simply rested his head gently on her shoulder, displaying an extremely affectionate demeanor.
He said, "Although I understand, people's hearts are made of flesh and blood. Even if I know that what Your Highness said is not true, I will still feel pain and sadness."
"As I have said, Your Highness takes everything you say seriously. I beg Your Highness not to say such things again, okay? All I want to hear is Your Highness say you love me."
His voice was extremely soft as he lingered on her scent, closed his eyes, and a single tear slid down his cheek.
Nalan Jingwen stroked his soft hair and said, "But what if you are in danger?"
"Hearing Your Highness say that you don't care about me, I would rather die. But even if I die, I beg Your Highness to keep my ashes with you every day and tell me you love me every day."
Nalan Jingwen frowned slightly, but couldn't bear to blame him, so he turned his head and kissed his eyes.
"Don't say such things. I will not let anything happen to you."
Tears welled up in Rong Hengyu's eyes again as he affectionately nuzzled her neck. "Your words, Your Highness, are enough."
Pick him up and put him on the bed, cover him with a blanket, and sit on the edge of the bed.
"There was a reason for my sudden departure last night, and it has nothing to do with you."
Rong Hengyu simply smiled at her and said, "Your subject understands."
Nalan Jingwen looked at his bloodshot eyes and felt a pang of heartache. He probably hadn't slept a wink since she left last night.
Rong Hengyu has always been like this, never letting her worry about anything, and even taking care of everything behind her back, so that she can do anything without any worries.
Perhaps she was wary of him, but that doesn't mean she was dissatisfied with him.
He can do whatever he wants as long as there is no conflict of interest.
"You've been frightened today, go get some sleep."
Rong Hengyu held her hand, his phoenix eyes fixed on her. "Is Your Highness leaving?"
Nalan Jingwen looked at his haggard face, paused, and said, "I won't leave. I will stay here and guard you."
"If Your Highness has something to attend to, may you wait until I fall asleep before leaving?"
Nalan Jingwen nodded, "Okay."
Rong Hengyu then took her hand and obediently closed her eyes.
Nalan Jingwen looked at his peaceful sleeping face and felt a sudden tenderness in her heart.
Only after his breathing calmed down and he was sure he was asleep did Nalan Jingwen gently withdraw his hand, lean down and place a soft kiss on his lips.
She stepped out of the room and instructed Hongyun and the other person, "Prepare the food and keep it warm. If the King's Consort wakes up before I return, let him eat first."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Nalan Jingwen walked out of the courtyard, and Cheng He came to greet him. "Your Highness, Prince Yin has finished taking his medicine and has already fallen asleep."
Nalan Jingwen nodded, "Take good care of him. I'm going to the palace."
"Yes."
When Nalan Jingwen arrived at Fengcheng Palace, she happened to run into Helian Ziyu and Nangong Shiyu. Helian Ziyu winked at her when she saw her, while Nangong Shiyu nodded to her. Nalan Jingwen politely returned their smiles.
Surprisingly, I didn't see that silver-white figure.
She entered the hall, and Nalan Fengxing waved to her as soon as he saw her.
"Your Highness has arrived just in time. Report to the authorities that Nalan Ge has committed suicide."
Nalan Jingwen paused, his steps faltering. Was Nalan Ge dead?
Since Nalan Ge is dead, it is impossible to pry out who is behind her from her mouth, nor is it clear what the purpose of that person is.
Where is Duan Chengwu?
"He's not dead yet, but he won't live much longer."
"What does Your Majesty intend to do with Duan Chengwu?"
“Naturally, they will be punished for treason, and their entire family will be executed.”
Nalan Jingwen remained silent. Originally, she had planned to use Duan Chengwu's husband and daughter as leverage, but now it seemed unnecessary.
Duan Chengwu most likely doesn't know who's behind Nalan Ge.
"By the way, both envoys just came to say goodbye, and they plan to return to their countries in three days."
Nalan Jingwen frowned. "So urgent?"
Nalan Fengxing nodded, "After all, the two countries are currently at war, and the situation is critical, so he was urgently recalled to the country."
"However, they all want Feng Tian to go on the mission. His Majesty Qi Lin's birthday is coming soon, and he has already sent an invitation. Su Shui is holding a hunting expedition every two years and has invited Feng Tian to participate."
"Where does Your Majesty plan to send someone?"
Nalan Fengxing looked at her, "What do you think, Imperial Sister?"
Nalan Jing pondered for a moment and said, "If we only go to one country, the other country will inevitably see it as cooperation, which will break the current balance maintained by the four countries. So why not go to both countries and maneuver around them for now?"
Nalan Fengxing nodded. "Then who do you think would be suitable?"
"If it's Qi Lin, then let my sister go."