NFBE Chapter 41
Chapter 41
The rumors have become increasingly outrageous, and now Nalan Jingwen is portrayed as a wicked and ruthless man who steals from anyone he sees, and has been completely demonized.
Although Liu Qingxu had never met this wise king who lived on in other people's mouths, and knew that it was wrong to have preconceived notions, in her imagination, the wise king should be an extremely ugly person with a blue face and fangs, otherwise he would not be so widely talked about, and even used to frighten disobedient children.
But who could tell her who this woman with an ethereal air and imposing presence was?
She felt the whole world had become magical; the rumors were indeed unreliable.
However, after hearing that the wise king had disappeared, and now that he was standing safely in front of her, she felt that the world had become even more magical.
"Wen Wang Nalan Jingwen?"
Nalan Jingwen nodded, which was taken as an admission.
"I hope that Miss Liu will not mention this meeting to anyone."
"That's natural."
Liu Qingxu wouldn't be that stupid.
"In that case, what I said before stands. If you need anything, feel free to come to the Prince's residence to find me."
Liu Qingxu suppressed his other expressions and looked at her with a cold and indifferent gaze.
"I think there won't be a day when we part ways, Miss Kagami."
Nalan Jingwen merely met her gaze indifferently, showing no dissatisfaction with her words.
"Then I wish Miss Liu all the best from now on..."
May everything proceed smoothly and without worry, and may peace prevail for ten thousand generations.
May all your wishes come true.
She turned around nimbly and returned to the carriage.
I sincerely hope that Liu Qingxu will never come looking for me.
Liu Qingxu stood in the rain, holding an umbrella, watching the carriage gradually disappear into the distance. His expression grew increasingly serious before he finally boarded his own carriage. "Back to the manor."
Nalan Jingwen approached her for a few reasons: to bring her under his wing and use Liu Qingxu's wealth as a foundation for her future endeavors. In return, he would teach her how to do business better, making her the richest person in the city, or even the richest person in Fengtian Kingdom.
If she is exceptionally intelligent, it wouldn't be impossible for her to become the richest woman in the four countries.
As long as she has ambition, as long as her ambition is big enough.
Furthermore, yesterday at the scene, she happened to see two other people exchanging glances, which must mean that the two of them had a private relationship. After sending someone to investigate, her guess was confirmed.
The fact that there are too many collusions between officials and businessmen may not be a big deal, but these two are wicked and have discovered that Liu Qingxu has a deep grudge against them. It is inevitable that they will do something to harm her, and if necessary, they may even take action against Liu Qingxu.
And the consequences are obvious to anyone with eyes to see.
She didn't tell Liu Qingxu directly, but only advised her to be wary of the two of them. If she was cautious and clever enough, she might be able to escape unscathed.
Whether or not to cooperate depends on Liu Qingxu. If she is unwilling, there is no need to force her; it will just be a bit more troublesome.
After all, there are very few people who catch her eye.
"Miss."
Hongyun's voice interrupted her thoughts.
"What's the matter?"
"That man has been following the carriage. Should I send him away?"
"No need, let him come along if he wants."
When he can't hold on any longer, he will naturally give up.
"Yes."
However, it was clear that Nalan Jingwen had guessed wrong this time.
After traveling for two more days, they arrived at a mountain in front of Fengtian Capital. Crossing this mountain would bring them there.
As dusk approached, and given the many dangers in the mountains, it was not advisable to continue the journey. Therefore, we decided to spend the night outdoors and continue our journey at dawn.
Nalan Jingwen got off the carriage, sat down in front of the fire lit by Hongyun, and accepted the food she offered.
"He's still following?"
Her tone was calm, the firelight flickering and reflecting on her face, but the sky was dark, making it impossible to see her expression.
"Yes, they have never left."
Nalan Jingwen nodded and didn't ask any more questions, quietly eating his food.
In fact, she now possesses extremely high internal strength and keen senses, so she can naturally detect his presence, but she has deliberately ignored it these past few days.
However, this man is truly stubborn. She had already made it clear that she wouldn't accept him, yet he still followed her like this. Did he really think she was an easily swayed person?!
The room was filled with her colleagues' subordinates, and they inevitably felt uncomfortable with her there. After finishing her meal, she returned to her carriage, as she preferred peace and quiet.
After an unknown amount of time, the sky had completely darkened, and the howls of wild animals began to echo in the mountains. Coupled with the mournful night wind, this created a sense of fear.
Suddenly, the sound of fighting came from outside, and everyone became alert. Nalan Jingwen opened his eyes.
"Miss, it seems to be coming from the south. I'll go and investigate."
Judging from the footsteps, there were quite a few people.
"Come back, go after it's over."
Although she didn't know why Nalan Jingwen said that, the prince was now her master, and she couldn't disobey his orders.
"Yes."
Nalan Jing listened quietly, expanding her senses to observe the movements over there. Since the other party wasn't coming for them, she wouldn't approach them.
but……
south?
That man looks like...
As if she had thought of something, a hint of interest appeared in her eyes; finally, something had piqued her interest.
About two incense sticks later, it finally quieted down completely. She stepped off the carriage, and a faint smell of blood filled the air.
He lifted his foot and walked in that direction, and Hongyun immediately followed.
"Don't follow, stay here and keep watch."
"But……"
Nalan Jingwen is someone they must protect and cannot be harmed in the slightest. However, the situation over there is unclear and there may be potential dangers. She cannot let Nalan Jingwen go alone.
A sharp gaze swept over her quickly, making her heart skip a beat, and she lowered her head, not daring to look directly at him.
"Yes!"
Nalan Jing then stepped away.
The further she went, the stronger the stench of blood became in the air. When she got out of the car, she deliberately checked the man's scent, but found nothing, which meant her guess was correct.
Parting the layers of leaves, one sees corpses scattered on the ground, illuminated clearly by the silvery moonlight.
In the very center, a man covered in blood knelt on one knee, panting, his body riddled with deep, bone-revealing wounds.
Nalan Jingwen examined it carefully and found that it was much better than hers that time, but it was still very serious.
The man seemed to sense her presence and turned his head. She saw the lingering murderous intent and coldness in his eyes.
The man was stunned when he saw her, and then panic and helplessness flashed across his face. He tried to stand up, but his injuries were too severe, and he fell back down as soon as he stood up.
By the moonlight, Nalan Jingwen could clearly see a dagger still stuck in his chest, reflecting a chilling light that sent shivers down one's spine; it was only a few inches from his heart.
He followed her for several days without eating or drinking, enduring wind and rain, yet still had the strength to fight.
To survive all that, he must have some skill.
She was about to walk over when she suddenly stopped. A huge figure leaped out of the shadows and pounced on the man with incredible speed. In the blink of an eye, the man was knocked to the ground.
A deafening roar nearly shook the entire mountain.
It was a giant wolf king!