freenovelworld Chapter 203
Chapter 203
Nalan Jingwen returned to Changsheng's courtyard. The boudoir was warm and cozy, and he had a beautiful woman in his arms. He was truly enjoying himself immensely.
"Would the Snow Kingdom Preceptor like to come along?"
Changsheng's charming and seductive voice came from inside, tinged with a hint of teasing.
"No need."
Xue Qingheng's voice was indifferent and devoid of warmth.
As Nalan Jingwen entered, he saw layers of thin gauze fluttering and incense smoke swirling around. Behind the gauze, several figures were intertwined, making it difficult to see clearly. He could only hear the laughter of the young man inside.
Xue Qingheng sat outside the thin gauze curtain, drinking tea. Her hands, white as ice, held a glass cup, and she took a sip of tea with elegant movements that were pleasing to the eye.
"Oh, Your Highness has arrived? Please have a seat."
When Nalan Jingwen appeared, Xue Qingheng glanced at her and their eyes met, but she did not speak.
Nalan Jingwen stood there, unmoved by Changsheng's invitation, his expression indifferent.
"I have something to discuss with you."
The person behind the veil chuckled softly, their voice alluring and captivating, as if they had something in their mouth.
"What's the rush, Your Highness? Please sit down for a while and try the hibiscus cake that was sent from the kitchen today. Ordinary people can't even get to eat it."
Nalan Jingwen looked at the intertwined figures inside and the occasional teasing from the boys, but didn't say anything. He casually found a seat furthest away from Xue Qingheng and sat down.
Xue Qingheng's gaze had been fixed on her ever since she entered. Seeing her like this, his icy eyes deepened, and his expression seemed to grow even colder.
Then came a soft, melodious laugh, so pleasant to hear.
"Why is Your Highness sitting so far away? The Imperial Preceptor Xue won't eat people."
Nalan Jingwen didn't reply, ignoring the two burning gazes, picked up the hibiscus cake beside him, took a bite, and his eyes brightened a bit.
It's sweet but not cloying, with a slightly refreshing fragrance; Qishan should like it.
"What does Your Highness think? I paid a hefty price to hire the chef who makes this hibiscus cake."
Nalan Jingwen nodded and gave his evaluation.
"good."
"Since Your Highness likes it, I will send someone to deliver some to Your Highness's courtyard."
Nalan Jingwen didn't refuse, "Thanks."
Changsheng seemed to get up from inside the tent. There was a rustling sound of clothes, and several men came out. They looked reluctant to leave, turning back every few steps, but then hurriedly left after seeing Changsheng come out.
Nalan Jingwen glanced up and saw Changsheng gracefully step out. As expected, her clothes were somewhat disheveled, but there was no exposed skin. Instead, she was completely covered up, and her face was still veiled.
Since the day she met Changsheng, she has always shown her face covered. I have never seen her take off her veil. Nalan Jingwen couldn't help but wonder if she wore a veil even when she ate.
"But I am too beautiful, even the wise king is mesmerized. However, although you are beautiful, I am not interested in women. The wise king should not make any moves on me."
As she spoke, she leaned back lazily in her chair, her posture languid and casual, as if boneless.
Nalan Jing listened to these words and looked somewhat speechless.
"Don't worry, I'm not interested in women."
Another burst of silvery laughter followed, so charming and captivating that it made one's body go numb.
"Since the king is so wise, I really want to experience what it's like to be with a woman."
She chuckled, but a strange light gleamed in her eyes.
Nalan Jingwen looked at her expressionlessly, not wanting to argue with her, and said, "I have something to ask you."
Changsheng withdrew her gaze, her fair and jade-like fingertips gently picking up a piece of hibiscus cake with extremely elegant movements. With her other hand, she lifted a corner of the veil and put the cake into her mouth, but the speed was so fast that it was impossible to see clearly.
Nalan Jingwen's eyes twitched. Why did she always wear a veil? Was there something she was ashamed of?
"I know what you want to ask. I'm in a good mood today, so I won't accept any money. Ask me whatever you want, or I won't wait any longer."
Nalan Jingwen finally turned her gaze to the silent man beside her. Xue Qingheng had no expression, but calmly met her gaze.
Seeing his lack of tact, Nalan Jingwen had no choice but to speak directly.
"Would it be possible for National Preceptor Xue to excuse us for a moment?"
Xue Qingheng simply looked at her without replying, and calmly picked up the glass cup and took a sip of tea.
Nalan Jingwen's eyes darkened slightly as he said, "Does the Imperial Preceptor Xue have nothing to do these days? Leaving the Crown Princess alone in court, aren't you afraid something might happen?"
Xue Qingheng put down the glass cup, making a crisp sound, and said calmly, "The Crown Princess is exceptionally intelligent, so I don't need to worry about her. I'll trouble Your Highness to take care of her."
Nalan Jingwen stared at him with a gloomy expression, her hands clenched into fists at her sides, as if she was about to explode at any moment. She held back and held back, but in the end she did not make a move.
On the other side, Changsheng, as if he hadn't smelled the gunpowder in the air, burst out laughing, laughing until tears streamed down his face.
"Your Highness, the Imperial Preceptor Xue came here specifically for you, so he must be present as well."
Nalan Jingwen gave him a sharp, piercing look, his voice dangerous and low.
"What's the meaning."
"The literal meaning."
Chang Sheng suppressed his smile, glanced at Xue Qingheng who was sitting upright, and continued, "I can remove the shackles on your Xuan power, but I want to make a deal with you."
"what?"
Nalan Jingwen became wary; she didn't think this so-called deal could be anything good.
Chang Sheng stared at her with his eyes fixed on her, and said, word by word, "Half of Fengtian's empire."
The voice was very soft, as if it were about something ordinary, but it made Nalan Jingwen frown deeply.
Do you know what you're saying?
"nature."
"I'll help you break through your constraints, and I'll also tell you some information in return. In exchange, I'll give you half of Fengtian's territory. That's not an unreasonable request, is it?"
Nalan Jingwen stared intently at her with dark eyes, saying, "Not to mention that Fengtian is not under my control now, even if it were, I would not use my own country as a bargaining chip for exchange."
So all she did was to get Feng Tian?
Nalan Jingwen's heart sank as she looked at the languid woman before her. She clearly had no martial arts skills, and could easily kill her without any chance to fight back, yet she still felt a sense of danger. Changsheng was too mysterious, exceptionally intelligent, and possessed such cunning and strategy; she was truly an incredibly powerful opponent.
"Are you really not going to? What if I told you that I could not only help you break through the shackles of Xuan power, but also tell you about the mastermind behind the assassination attempt you encountered on your way back to Fengtian from the border that day?"
“Nalan Fengxing has no children. It was announced to the world during the ceremony that you are the next successor. Although there will be some obstacles on this path, if we cooperate, I will help you clear those obstacles.”
She remained calm and composed, showing no surprise that Nalan Jingwen would refuse.
Nalan Jingwen's pupils contracted slightly, and his expression grew increasingly solemn.
When Hongqingge told her who the second assassin was, she immediately sent people to investigate the first assassination attempt. However, every time she found a clue, the trail went cold. To this day, she still hasn't found out, as if the other party knows all her actions.
In other words, she is still in danger, as her opponent is lurking in the shadows and could strike at any moment.