newbobooks Chapter 229
Chapter 229
Even before the imperial decree was issued, Nalan Jingwen had already begun preparations. Regardless of whether Nalan Fengxing permitted her to go to Xuzhou, she would definitely go, not only to resolve the disaster in Xuzhou and help Liu Qingxu's mother clear her name, but also because she had more important things to do.
If nothing unexpected happens, the imperial edict will arrive tomorrow. She just needs to wait patiently. After dismissing Liu Qingxu, Nalan Jingwen began to deal with the official duties that had piled up over the past few months. Jinse lay obediently on the couch, neither making a fuss nor getting angry, and did her own thing. However, her straightforward gaze would occasionally fall on the woman who was working diligently.
And so, life was peaceful and serene, with a beautiful woman by my side.
Nalan Jingwen processed the matter quickly, but paused when he saw an unsigned letter.
She picked up the letter and frowned slightly after reading its contents. Even though the letter was unsigned, she knew who had written it.
The image of the woman's bright and cunning eyes, shimmering like autumn water, and her charming and clear voice, captivated her soul, flashed through her mind again.
This woman, with her profound wisdom and unparalleled strategic thinking, is quite different from her outward appearance.
This letter shouldn't have been here, but it somehow managed to evade the layers of guards at the Prince's Palace and the numerous spies of the Heaven and Earth Pavilion, and was delivered to her.
Such a beautiful and talented person, yet she had never heard of her before, and the contents of this letter secretly caught her attention.
Nalan Jing thought for a moment, picked up his pen and wrote something down. He then called Cheng He in and said, "Take this letter to the post station and give it to the Xue Guoshi so that he can give it to Changsheng."
Cheng He paused for a moment, then immediately took the letter and nodded in agreement.
"This old servant will go personally."
Seeing Nalan Jingwen's expression, she knew it was something important and she didn't trust anyone else to give it to, so she went to the post station herself to deliver it to Xue Qingheng.
Nalan Jingwen nodded, then called to Cheng He, who was about to leave, and said, "Have the Xue Guoshi pass on a message for me: I will never side with her, nor will I hand over Fengtian to her. She doesn't need to worry about my affairs. If she dares to set foot on the city walls, I will make her regret coming here!"
Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried a chilling murderous aura that sent shivers down one's spine. Cheng He's expression changed, and she immediately composed herself, saying in a deep voice, "Yes, this old servant will definitely deliver it."
Nalan Jingwen waved his hand, and just as Cheng He left, Jingchi entered.
Nalan Jingwen was wondering what to ask when, before Jingchi could speak, a familiar shout came from outside the door.
"Nalan Jingwen, you're back, why didn't you come to see me?!"
Upon hearing the voice, she knew who it was. Soon, a tall, blue-clad figure rushed towards her. Nalan Jingwen instinctively reached out to catch him, gently placing him on her body.
Pei Yunche held Nalan Jingwen tightly, ignoring everyone present, burying his face in Nalan Jingwen's neck, and repeatedly hitting him with his hands like a child throwing a tantrum, yet unwilling to actually hit him hard. "Nalan Jingwen, you bastard!! You've been gone for so long without writing me a single letter, making me wait for you for so long! You didn't even look for me after you came back. If I hadn't come looking for you, were you not planning to come looking for me at all?!"
Pei Yunche kept accusing, refusing to listen to Nalan Jingwen's explanation. Jingchi looked at the two embracing, his eyes dim, and quietly retreated. Nalan Jingwen glanced at the departing black figure, said nothing, and then turned his attention back to the person in front of him.
She said helplessly, "I only returned last night and was summoned to the palace this morning. I haven't been back long, so how could I have time to come find you?"
Pei Yunche felt incredibly wronged. He had waited for her for so long, and his mother always said that there was no future for them and that he shouldn't get too involved. He refused to believe it. He was determined to make Nalan Jingwen's life work out. He counted down the days until she came back. When he heard that she was seriously injured, he felt like the sky had fallen. He hadn't married her yet, and she couldn't be hurt.
So he went to beg his mother to save her, but this time his mother seemed determined. Even though he knelt at the door of the study for several days, she did not budge an inch. She even confined him to his quarters. So he could only sneak over the wall and go to the Prince's Mansion to find Rong Hengyu.
He knew that Rong Hengyu would definitely have a way to save her. Even though he had never liked Rong Hengyu and had always regarded Rong Hengyu as a thorn in his side, he was willing to bow down for Nalan Jingwen.
No one knows how he got through those days. He was in a daze every day. Whenever he closed his eyes, he would see Nalan Jingwen lying on the ground covered in blood. It was like a nightmare that haunted him and he could not break free no matter what.
He was so scared; he was afraid he would never see her again.
When he woke up this morning, he heard the servants say that she had returned. No one knew how happy he was. He thought that she would definitely come to the General's Mansion to see him when she returned. He waited and waited, and heard from others that she had stayed in the room of the newly arrived young master of the Prince's Mansion last night. He also heard from others that she had breakfast with her two husbands and servants this morning, and they were very affectionate.
Then I heard that she had entered the palace and returned to her residence at noon. I also heard that the young master she brought back was waiting for her at the gate of her residence, and the two of them embraced at the gate, looking very well-matched.
He heard it, he heard it, and he was going crazy!
He kept telling himself that Nalan Jingwen would definitely come to find him, but he waited and waited, and it was getting dark, but she still didn't come.
Pei Yunche's voice grew softer and softer as he began to sob, and finally he burst into tears.
"You bastard!!"
Nalan Jing sighed and gently patted his back.
"It was my fault for making you worry. Don't cry."
While Nalan Jingwen was coaxing people, he also observed his body. He noticed that his clothes were slightly disheveled and dirty, and there were even leaves mixed in his hair. He knew that he had secretly slipped out of the general's mansion again.
Pei Yunche was still aggrieved, and this was not something that could be coaxed with just a few words. However, he was also worried about Nalan Jingwen's serious injury, so he reluctantly got off her and began to take off her clothes.
Nalan Jingwen grabbed his hand and frowned, asking, "What are you doing?"
"Let me see your injury!"
As he spoke, tears welled up in his eyes again. "Does it hurt?"
Nalan Jingwen sighed and stopped his hand, "He's fine now, don't worry, there are people watching over him."
Pei Yunche then followed Nalan Jingwen's gaze and saw Jinse lying on the couch, looking bewildered. When Jinse saw Pei Yunche looking at her, she stood up and bowed to him.
"Mr. Pei."
Pei Yunche's eyes widened, tears still glistening on his eyelashes, as he pointed at Jinse and said, "You brought him back too?!"
"Nalan Jingwen, you bastard!! Having us isn't enough, you even brought people back to the manor!!"
Nalan Jingwen frowned, his face darkening.
"Pei Yunche, watch your words!"