NFBE Chapter 105
Chapter 105
"Your Highness, just know that I will not harm you."
"You've been kneeling for so long just to prevent me from presiding over the ceremony. You have your insistence, and I have my helplessness. The imperial decree has been issued, and the ceremony is approaching. There is no possibility of changing it. This is not something that I can simply refuse to do."
With Rong Hengyu being so intelligent, how could he not understand the advantages and disadvantages?
If they were to back out now, it would be tantamount to slapping Nalan Fengxing in the face. Nalan Fengxing was, after all, an emperor, and no one could withstand the wrath of an emperor.
But why is he so insistent?
He said he wouldn't harm her, which means there might be a problem with this ceremony. But compared to Rong Hengyu, she seems to trust Nalan Fengxing more.
Rong Hengyu stared at her steadily, his expression calm.
"Does Your Highness truly intend to go?"
Nalan Jingwen nodded.
Behind her was the entire royal palace; she had to be responsible for the safety of the entire palace.
"Don't take your health lightly in the future."
Rong Hengyu ultimately said nothing more, tacitly accepting her decision.
Soon there was a knock at the door, and Cheng He came in carrying the medicine.
Nalan Jingwen took the medicine, helped Rong Hengyu up, handed him the medicine, and gestured for him to drink it.
Rong Hengyu merely glanced down at the dark medicine, slightly turned his head away, and showed no intention of taking it.
Nalan Jingwen was somewhat confused and thought that he didn't want to drink it himself, so he picked up a spoon to feed him.
"Drink it, and you'll get better. Once you're better, after the festival, I'll accompany you back to the manor to see Lord Rong."
Rong Hengyu still tilted his head, his eyes indifferent, but Nalan Jingwen clearly saw disdain in his eyes. She was stunned for a moment and immediately understood.
Is he afraid of hardship?
Is Rong Hengyu afraid of hardship?
How can someone who seems invincible and fearless be afraid of hardship?
Although surprised, she still instructed Chenghe to bring over the candied fruit. Although Chenghe was somewhat reluctant, she did not dare to disobey her.
With the candied fruit, Rong Hengyu obediently drank the medicine. Looking at his calm face, she would really think that she had just seen wrong.
After drinking the medicine, Chenghe took the bowl and went out, leaving only the two of them in the room once again.
Nalan Jingwen wanted him to rest, but he grabbed her hand and wouldn't let her leave.
"Didn't Your Highness promise to accompany me?"
He simply stared at her, calmly recounting his story. It was precisely this unassuming nature that made him so irresistible.
She had promised him, so she couldn't go back on her word and could only sit by his bedside once again.
Rong Hengyu moved further into the bed to make room for her.
"Sitting is tiring, Your Highness, come up and lie down."
Nalan Jingwen was silent for a moment, but did not refuse. He took off his coat and lay down on it.
As soon as he entered, a burning hot body pressed against him. Rong Hengyu pulled himself into her arms, wrapped his arms around her waist, and the two bodies were pressed tightly together, leaving no gap.
"Is Your Highness planning to marry Young Master Pei?"
Nalan Jingwen hummed in response, having no intention of hiding anything from him.
"Although Young Master Pei is a bit impulsive, I can see that he is sincere towards Your Highness. Moreover, he comes from a distinguished family and they grew up together. I'm afraid no one is more suitable for you than him."
Upon hearing this, Nalan Jingwen raised an eyebrow and looked down at him.
"Since you're so satisfied with him, why did you say those things to upset him just now?"
Rong Hengyu simply smiled faintly, tightening his grip on her waist.
"Although I am satisfied with him, he is going to marry a prince after all. I cannot be so magnanimous as to watch my wife marry someone else. Since I cannot stop it, I can only win a few points in words."
People are selfish, and Rong Hengyu is no exception, but he is honest.
Nalan Jingwen remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement with his words.
"Your Highness, I only hope that I can always have a place here."
He tapped Nalan Jingwen's chest with his finger, his phoenix eyes fixed on her, his expression serious.
Nalan Jingwen took his hand in her palm, deliberately avoiding the topic, and said lightly, "Rest, you haven't slept all night."
Rong Hengyu's phoenix eyes darkened, and he finally said nothing more, obediently closing his eyes.
The familiar scent lingered around his nose. Perhaps it was because Nalan Jingwen's embrace made him feel safe, or perhaps he was just too tired and hadn't slept all night. In no time, his breathing calmed down.
After confirming that he was asleep, Nalan Jingwen carefully got out of bed, went out the door and saw Hongyun and Qinghui guarding outside. He instructed, "Keep an eye on the King. If he wakes up, let him have his meal first."
"Yes."
Nalan Jingwen lifted his foot and left, with Cheng He following closely behind.
"Go ahead."
Cheng He clearly had something to report, and she immediately said, "Your Highness, everything you instructed has been done. Our people are currently training, and once the training is complete, they can be dispersed to various corners of the continent to collect intelligence."
Nalan Jingwen nodded, quite satisfied with her ability to act. The shop she bought was ostensibly a pawnshop, but in reality, it was the headquarters of an intelligence organization. The pawnshop was just a front. Choosing to be next to the Red Love Pavilion was naturally for the sake of being close to the source.
Red Love Pavilion...
However, if she could obtain the Red Passion Pavilion or share its resources, she could save herself a lot of trouble.
It seems I'll have to make another trip to Hongqing Pavilion.
"By the way, Your Highness, there is indeed a power outside of the four kingdoms that you asked about last time."
Nalan Jingwen suddenly stopped and turned around, his expression solemn.
"explain."
Cheng He was slightly taken aback, seeing Nalan Jingwen like this for the first time, and immediately said, "There is a force outside the four kingdoms called Jade Hidden Pavilion. It is not a sect, but a family. It is said that this family is a remnant of ancient times, a family that specializes in transmitting information between humans and gods. It is said that every member of their family has divine power and has always lived in seclusion outside the four kingdoms, not caring about worldly affairs. They will only come out when the gods issue a decree to transmit the decree to the four kingdoms."
Nalan Jingwen frowned slightly. There was actually such a family here. Could it be that there really was a god?
If that's the case, then it makes sense that the Red Passion Pavilion couldn't infiltrate.
Is Liu Qishan related to Yuyin Pavilion?
"Are there no other forces besides these?"
Cheng He thought for a moment, then slowly shook his head.
"It's possible, but it's not well-known, so no one knows about it. If Your Highness wants to know, this old servant will send someone to investigate immediately."
"Investigate all forces outside the four kingdoms, and check which forces have had new men appear in the past few months. No one should be overlooked."
"Yes! This old servant will send someone to investigate immediately."
After Cheng He left, Nalan Jingwen walked alone on the way back to the courtyard, when suddenly a person appeared in his mind.
Dressed in white with silver hair, and with those cold, indifferent eyes, he was someone she couldn't forget. It was the first time she had ever encountered someone so powerful.
He looks exactly like a legendary reclusive immortal.
Could he be one of the legendary Jade Hidden Pavilion members?