NFBE Chapter 78
Chapter 78
"Your Majesty."
A black figure suddenly landed and appeared in front of Nalan Jingwen.
Nalan Jingwen didn't even look up. He poured himself a cup of tea, then poured another cup and handed it to the person in front of him, saying, "Thank you for your hard work."
Jingchi accepted the tea, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp. "Thank you for your generous gift, Your Highness."
"What did General Pei say?"
"General Pei said she was grateful to Your Highness for bringing Young Master Pei back safely, and that she would definitely pay a visit in person another day."
"To pay a visit..."
His fingertips gently caressed the rim of the cup, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes.
Where is Pei Yunche?
"He has been placed in solitary confinement by General Pei."
Nalan Jingwen's lips curled slightly. "His unruly nature needs to be properly disciplined, otherwise who knows what trouble he might cause in the future."
Jingchi kept his head down and remained silent.
The cup was set down, making a crisp clinking sound.
"How's the matter I asked you to investigate going?"
"Your Highness, when Prince Jia first arrived in the capital, after visiting His Majesty in the palace, he claimed to be ill and stayed in the capital, refusing to see anyone and never leaving his residence. Until recently, when the sacrificial ceremony was approaching, he said that he would return to Lingnan after the ceremony, and His Majesty agreed."
Nalan Jingwen's pale fingertips tapped incessantly on the table, the sound dull and powerful.
"She's been in the capital for almost two months and hasn't seen a single person?"
"Yes, someone tried to invite Prince Jia to a banquet, but he refused."
"Who?"
"Duan Yu".
The hand tapping on the table suddenly stopped, and a strange light flashed in his dark eyes.
"Duan Yu? His surname is Duan?"
If she remembers correctly, the current commander of the Imperial Guards in the capital is also surnamed Duan.
"Where is she currently on duty? And what is her position?"
"Now I am an ordinary soldier in the Imperial Guard, without any official rank."
What is her relationship with Duan Chengwu?
"There is no connection whatsoever."
No problem? Do you really think she's so easily fooled? You think you can just pull a fast one and get away with it? A mere Imperial Guard going to Nalan Ge's residence to invite him to a banquet? Either someone's behind it, or…
Duan Yu and Nalan Ge already knew each other.
"Go and investigate further to find out the relationship between Duan Yu and Duan Chengwu, where Duan Yu used to live, and who lived in his family."
"Yes!"
A gust of wind blew by, and the figure on the ground disappeared as if it had never existed.
Nalan Jingwen pondered for a moment, then called Cheng He in.
"My lord, are you looking for me?"
After looking her up and down, Cheng He felt a little shy under Nalan Jingwen's gaze.
"Find someone and take over a shop in her name."
Cheng He was somewhat puzzled, but still agreed.
"Which location does Your Highness prefer? And how large?"
"Choose a location next to the Red Passion Pavilion. You can handle the rest. Don't let the news leak out, and don't let anyone know that I ordered the purchase."
Cheng He's expression was somewhat strange. Hongqing Pavilion was the largest brothel in the capital at that time, and it had been steadily established in the most prosperous area of the capital for ten years.
However, seeing Nalan Jingwen's calm and relaxed demeanor, he swallowed his words.
Her master's affairs were not something a servant like her could concern herself with.
"Your Highness... what kind of business are you interested in?"
"pawnshop."
What kind of business you do is not important.
"Yes, old slave, let's do it now."
After Cheng He left, Nalan Jing got up and walked towards Rong Hengyu's courtyard.
The moment Hongyun saw Nalan Jingwen, she instinctively wanted to report it, but Nalan Jingwen stopped her.
"No need to report, I will go in myself."
Hongyun immediately understood and stepped aside.
Nalan Jingwen entered the room but did not see anyone. There was the sound of running water in the backyard. She walked over. There was a natural hot spring in the backyard. The original owner had specially given this courtyard to Rong Hengyu to please him. Even she, a prince, did not have such treatment.
Layers of curtains and veils swayed in the misty steam, creating an ethereal and otherworldly atmosphere, like a fairyland.
The clear, melodious sound of flowing water and the fragrant aroma create an alluring atmosphere that beckons one to explore further.
Nalan Jingwen did not deliberately lighten his pace; instead, he walked slowly forward, and the noise inside suddenly subsided.
"Qinghui, bring me the handkerchief."
Nalan Jingwen glanced at the handkerchief placed to the side, picked it up, and went inside.
Through the misty steam, the figure in the hot spring pool was clearly visible: a slender waist, perfect curves, and long, ink-black hair, wet and cascading down her back, partially obscuring her alluring figure.
"Please scrub my back."
Nalan Jingwen went over, dampened a handkerchief, and gently wiped his back.
Rong Hengyu was very fair-skinned, and almost every part of her body was perfect, just right, as flawless and lustrous as the finest mutton fat jade. Her skin was delicate and smooth, making her irresistible to touch, and would turn red with just a gentle rub.
"Qinghui, you..."
He suddenly turned around and met Nalan Jingwen's gaze. His phoenix eyes were shimmering with moisture, and his gaze was captivating.
Water dripped silently from her jade-like cheeks into the pool.
Rong Hengyu was once the most outstanding person in the capital, and his name was known throughout the city. This was not only because of his talent, but also because of his good looks.
Her spirit is like autumn water, her bones like jade; she is unlike any ordinary person.
Nalan Jingwen tucked his wet, messy hair behind his ear and examined every inch of him; he truly lived up to his reputation.
Rong Hengyu's gaze followed her hand as it moved, and he gently grasped it.
Nalan Jingwen raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of interest appearing in his eyes.
"Your subject has failed to personally greet Your Highness; please forgive me."
He lowered his eyes slightly, adopting a humble posture.
Nalan Jingwen followed his hand, hooked his chin, and lifted it slightly so that he could look into her eyes.
"Wang Fu is indeed born with a handsome appearance."
The tone, however, was ambiguous.
Rong Hengyu met her gaze without flinching, and upon hearing her words, he merely curled the corners of his lips slightly.
"She's only somewhat pretty, is that all Your Highness likes?"
He was born with an air of nobility, yet now his eyes seemed to have hooks in them, and every frown, every smile, every glance was captivating.
Nalan Jingwen chuckled softly, his thumb tracing his lips, gradually applying more pressure. The lips, which were already red from the heat, became even redder, as if they were about to bleed.
Rong Hengyu seemed oblivious, staring intently at her as he sincerely extended the invitation.
"Would Your Highness like to come along?"
Nalan Jingwen's hand paused slightly, then he smiled and said, "Since the King Consort has extended such a generous invitation, how could I possibly refuse?"
Having said that, without paying attention to Rong Hengyu's expression, he quickly took off his clothes, leaving only a thin undergarment, and went straight into the hot spring.
As soon as she entered the hot spring, a hot body covered her and pressed against her back.
"Let your servant help Your Highness bathe."
Nalan Jingwen calmly turned around, wrapped her arms around his lean waist, and pulled him forward, their bodies instantly pressed close together, their bodies completely intertwined, and an ambiguous atmosphere spread with the flow of water vapor.
"The King seems quite impatient?"
Rong Hengyu raised his phoenix eyes and slowly lowered his hand from his waist.
"Doesn't Your Highness like it?"
Nalan Jingwen's eyes darkened slightly. He applied more pressure to his hand; the texture was very good, round and full.