Chapter 594 The First Argument! They Made Up That Night?

Although the Chu Emperor regretted not keeping him, he couldn't force Duan Rongshi to have dinner with him like he could with Li Qingluo.

He could only watch Duan Rongshi's departing figure with a sense of desolation.

Who would have thought that the once tyrannical and inhumane Emperor Chu would now be as humble as a child who has done something wrong, always at a loss, when facing his nephew and when no one else is around?

Only in the imperial court could he openly praise Duan Rongshi for his achievements over and over again, and look at him with delight.

At this moment, watching Duan Rongshi's departing figure from his high vantage point, Emperor Chu felt satisfied.

"We must make proper preparations for the wedding of the King of Yue and his queen."

Eunuch Ji: "Your Majesty, you care so much about Prince Yue, he will surely be very moved."

The Chu Emperor smiled with delight: "I hope so. Ji Xi, did you see? I mentioned this to him tonight, and although he didn't thank me, he didn't refuse outright either."

"You have no idea how excited I was."

"I have never done anything for him. In that respect, I am still better than that beast, Emperor Yan, am I?"

Eunuch Ji dared not speak, for he was filled with doubt: how did this bring up Emperor Yan of Liang again?

His Majesty's mind is becoming increasingly unclear; why is he speaking incoherently?

Moreover, the King of Yue ignored him, the emperor, and he actually became arrogant.

Why don't you get angry, furious, or upset?

This is absolutely abnormal.

Who exactly are the King of Yue and his wife to him?

The fact that he can have His Majesty completely under his control is almost abnormal, like he's been possessed.

Just as Eunuch Ji was thinking, a careless eunuch suddenly knocked over the teacup he was holding, startling the Emperor of Chu.

The Chu Emperor instantly flew into a rage: "You bastard! Drag him away and behead him—"

Eunuch Ji shuddered. Nothing had changed. Nothing had changed. It really was His Majesty.

However, Eunuch Ji quickly advised, "Your Majesty, you instructed me to stop you and mention Prince Yue's name whenever I encountered this matter..."

He knelt on the ground, trembling, not daring to raise his head, fearing that he would be the next person ordered to be beheaded.

However, the Chu Emperor took a few deep breaths and actually endured the matter.

Then, to Eunuch Ji's astonishment, he simply waved his hand and lowered his voice, saying, "Take him away. I don't want to see him again!"

So, it doesn't necessarily have to be beheaded?

Eunuch Ji's pupils suddenly contracted.

Indeed, Your Highness, the King of Yue, will surely have great fortune in the future!

Just as Duan Rongshi stepped through the gates of the Nangong residence, the guards who had stayed behind came forward and whispered a few words to him.

Duan Rongshi's eyes darkened, and his emotions also turned somber.

"Your Highness understands, you may leave."

Leng Dian and Zhui Yu were following behind Duan Rongshi, so they were the ones who could best sense that their master's barely suppressed urgency had now cooled down.

Leng Dian: "Your Highness, shall we two go and investigate this person's true strength?"

Zhuiyu: "If Your Highness is worried that the Princess Consort will mind this matter, the two of us should act discreetly. We will make sure that person dares not say a word!"

Zhuiyu now hates those who harbor filthy thoughts and have wicked intentions the most.

The master of the house is clearly not here, yet this outsider dares to shamelessly move in. Doesn't he fear tarnishing the reputation of their princess?

What an ignorant江湖人 (jianghu person)!

Duan Rongshi replied, "Mind your own business."

"Get down!"

After saying that, he left the two of them behind and returned to Tangdi Residence first.

When I stepped into the courtyard, Li Qingluo was sitting by the window under the moonlight, writing.

But waste paper was already scattered all over the ground.

Ink stains also covered my sleeve.

He looked as disheveled as a tabby cat.

"Greetings, Your Highness."

When the maids who were serving him saw him return, they all knelt down.

Li Qingluo then put down her pen and quickly stood up: "Ashi, something's happened!"

With a look of anxiety, she walked over and pulled him into the room, then handed him Nanping's letter.

Duan Rongshi finished reading with an ordinary expression, and Li Qingluo, seeing that his expression remained unchanged, instantly understood.

She couldn't accept it: "So you already knew?"

Duan Rongshi: "Luo'er, I went back to Daliang."

Li Qingluo's voice rose involuntarily: "Then why didn't you tell me!?"

"Although I did nothing wrong in helping Zongzheng Xingyao stop her from being married off for political reasons, I still can't help but wonder, if both of them were to be sent on diplomatic missions for political reasons at the same time, who should I help to stop that fate!?"

"In my heart, is Zongzheng Xingyao's friendship more important now, or Nanping?"

"Duan Rongshi, tell me!"

Duan Rongshi raised his hand and held her arms tightly: "Luo'er, their fate of being married off to other men was not your fault, so why are you taking the blame upon yourself?"

Li Qingluo: "Because if Zongzheng Xingyao had married into the Western Regions earlier, the marriage alliance with Nanping would have failed, and she would not have been able to marry into the Western Regions!"

Duan Rongshi shook his head: "No, whether Zongzheng Xingyao goes to the Western Regions or not, Nanping will definitely be sent to the Western Regions as well."

"Luo'er, don't you understand?"

"Nanping was a sacrifice, and also a tool used by Duan Rongjue and Xiyue in their power struggle."

"Nanping should already be on her way to the Western Regions. Do you think that if you don't stop Xingyao, she'll be faster than her?"

"Moreover, if both women were to marry at the same time, the Western Regions Imperial Court would certainly accept them both!"

Li Qinglu covered her face, in great pain.

"I can't save Nanping."

"When I saw her letter, my heart was torn apart."

"Ah Shi, I have to save her!"

"We can't let her really die in the Western Regions! She used to call you Fifth Imperial Uncle."

Duan Rongshi stared at the person in front of him and asked, "So what do you want to do?"

"Going to the Western Regions?"

"Or are you going to go with that man in the West Garden?"

Li Qingluo looked puzzled: "What did you say?"

Duan Rongshi's expression turned icy: "West Garden, what is that senior brother doing here?"

"You're being sent to rescue your master?"

"Luo'er, if you say you're going to save Mr. Nangong, I'll let you go."

"But don't use Nanping as an excuse!"

Li Qingluo suddenly pushed him away.

"These are two different things!"

"They just happened to bump into each other."

"Duan Rongshi, what exactly do you mean?"

"At a time like this, when you're indulging in jealousy and petty grievances, have you ever considered how I feel?"

Duan Rongshi approached her step by step.

"And what about me, Luo'er?"

"I was overjoyed and eager to come back to see you, but as soon as I got back, I heard that a man from another family had come to visit."

"When I see you again, you're quick to criticize me. Do you think other people's affairs are more important than mine?"

He was furious, and Li Qingluo's face also darkened.

He stopped speaking, and Li Qingluo ignored him as well.

Li Qingluo turned around and stormed into the bathroom.

After coming out again, I went straight to bed, pulled the covers over my face, and fell asleep.

Duan Rongshi seemed to have calmed down long ago. After watching her lie down quietly, he stepped forward and blew out the lamp himself.

At that moment, Que'er and Granny Zheng, who were waiting outside the door, exchanged a bitter look.

Oh no, given how things are going tonight, will His Highness sleep in a separate room from the young lady?

This is the first time I've seen them argue since they got together, and it's been such a fierce argument.

Both of them were terrified, fearing that they might really hurt each other's feelings.

If we start sleeping in separate rooms again, when will we ever be able to make up?

Sparrow wanted to lock the door.

Granny Zheng grabbed her arm and pointed to the still-open window.

Moreover, could this door possibly lock away the two ancestors inside?

The two could only keep hoping that they would reconcile by tomorrow at the latest, and that the misunderstanding would be cleared up by tomorrow at the latest.

However, no matter how long they waited, Duan Rongshi did not come out of the room in a huff.

Because after he came out of the washroom, he did not leave, nor did he intend to separate and calm down.

Instead, she remained lying on the outside of the bed.

Once his breathing became even, Li Qingluo, who hadn't fallen asleep, gently pushed the blanket away.

When she got up and looked at Duan Rong, whose face was illuminated by the moonlight, she reached out to touch him, but then withdrew her hand.

After this happened several times, Duan Rongshi, who had been pretending to be asleep, stopped pretending.

He grabbed her hand and asked in a low voice, "Are you going to touch me or not?"

Li Qinglu was startled.

"You, weren't you asleep?"

Duan Rongshi: "Weren't you asleep too?"

Li Qingluo's face turned red and white in an instant.

"I...I won't speak to you!"

She quickly lay down and turned over, preparing to turn her back to him, but Duan Rongshi quickly leaned in on her this time.

"Luo'er, I've been outside the city for several days. Aren't you worried about me? Don't you miss me?"

"What if I get injured? Would you really be willing to abandon me?"

His voice carried a hint of resentment, making him sound truly pitiful and aggrieved.

Li Qingluo turned around and stripped off his clothes.

Upon seeing the two bandaged wounds on his body, he turned pale with fright.

"sorry!"

"I...I really didn't mean it...I'm just so anxious because of all these things happening one after another."

"I'm sorry, Shi. You are the most important person in my heart. I was wrong."

"I should have asked you first. I upset you as soon as you came back, so punish me."

She obediently got up and knelt on the bed, tears welling in her eyes. At that moment, she was so docile that he couldn't get angry at all.

"Do you really know you were wrong?"

He placed his large hand on her cheek and his fingers loosened her sash.

Her eyes naturally warmed up as well.

Even the most important things can wait until later.

Hearing the noise inside, Que'er and Granny Zheng exchanged another joyful glance.

The two dared not listen any longer, and finally felt relieved and quickly retreated, and put the hot water in the small kitchen on to boil.

See, see, their master, even when he argues and gets angry, he doesn't hold a grudge overnight.

They really are their little devils!

After the exhilarating experience, Li Qingluo collapsed again.

My mind became much clearer afterward.

She had indeed become anxious and upset because of the Nanping incident.

But the matter was clearly settled, and no matter how anxious she was, she couldn't change the outcome.

but……

"Ah Shi, I still want to save Nanping."

"I'm afraid she might do something foolish."

Even if I'm overthinking it, I still want to know if she's doing well and happy in the Western Regions.

"Not only because I've long considered her my closest friend, but also because of... you."

Duan Rongshi understood what she meant.

He listened in silence as she continued, "Although you had your own plans, which is why you faked your death to escape, if you hadn't left, wouldn't you have been able to deter the Western Regions and prevent them from easily committing crimes again?"

"I can't help but think like that."

"It was clearly because of the struggle between Princess Xiyue and Duan Rongjue that Nanping was dragged into this vortex."

"They are clearly the ones who are useless."

"But you, as her maternal uncle, truly failed to protect her."

Li Qingluo's nose turned red. She looked up at Duan Rongshi's chin and asked, "Let me go to the Western Regions, okay?"