Chapter 595 Going to the Western Regions? The couple is separated again!

Although she asked cautiously, the determination in her tone had already given herself and Duan Rongshi the answer.

Although she didn't think there was anything wrong with her decision.

But since she was married, she couldn't just abandon him without a reason.

Therefore, she wanted him to understand that no matter where she wanted to go or what she wanted to do, it was all because she cared about him.

That's why this question came about.

Duan Rongshi understood everything.

My arms loosened and tightened, tightened and loosened again.

His expression remained tense, as cold and menacing as a bottomless abyss.

After weighing the pros and cons several times in his mind, he ultimately gave in.

“Alright, I’ll accompany you on your journey to the Western Regions.”

Upon hearing this, Li Qinglu shook her head vigorously and firmly objected: "No way!"

"Ashi, you cannot leave the Great Chu yet."

“If you leave now, Zongzheng Langri will definitely not let go.”

“If he goes crazy again, it won’t just be the entire court that suffers; I fear that all the people of the Great Chu will be innocently implicated.”

"Therefore, I have no choice but to go to the Western Regions by myself first."

Duan Rongshi: "Do you really want to break up with me?"

"I sent Zhuiyu and Lengdian to get Nanping out safe and sound, but they couldn't even do that?"

His anger almost spilled out uncontrollably.

Because there are other ways to save lives besides her going in person.

Li Qingluo: "It's not just Nanping."

"And my master."

“My master was captured by Princess Anar of the Western Regions, and several of my senior sisters and brothers whom I have never met are also in danger.”

"I originally wanted to personally handle Master's matter."

"Now, because of Nanping, I am even more determined to go to the Western Regions."

“Ah Shi, I can’t really abandon my master.”

"Moreover, you always know how Master treats us, and this is my duty as a disciple."

After learning about Nangong Di's accident, Li Qingluo could not possibly sit idly by and only give Xuan Cang a painting.

Upon hearing the mention of Nangong Di, Duan Rongshi truly calmed down completely.

Nangong Di followed Li Qingluo through thick and thin, fighting enemies and rescuing people, and even treated Li Qingluo like his own daughter.

Indulge her unconditionally, teach her, help her, accompany her, and believe in her.

Even, cherish her.

The fatherly love that Li Qing never felt in Li Chaojing was found in Nangong Di.

For Li Qingluo, Nangong Di was not only a master, but also like a father.

How could she sit idly by and do nothing?

Duan Rongshi got up, put on his long robe, and got out of bed.

He went to the window, pushed it open, and looked out to get some fresh air.

Li Qingluo slowly got up, came behind him, and hugged him tightly.

“Ah Shi, you know everything in your heart.”

"Given our current situation, you cannot leave Great Chu. And I, too, cannot simply stay in Great Chu and wait for news that may or may not be good."

"I can't bear to leave you."

"But there are some things I must do myself."

Duan Rongshi took a deep breath and looked down at her behind him: "Are you really sure?"

Do you know how many dangers you will encounter on your journey to the Western Regions?

"Leaving aside the matter of wanting to save Nanping, I have also heard about Princess Anar."

"Rumor has it that she was an extremely ruthless and intelligent woman. Back in the Western Regions, she became a widow at a young age and, with her infant son still in her arms, managed to personally behead her husband's three younger brothers. In the end, she secured the throne with her still-infant son."

"You want to save Mr. Nangong from her, but do you know how much suffering you will endure?"

When Li Qingluo heard about Princess Anar, she was also speechless and even shocked.

But so what?

"Then I will plan carefully; there's always a way."

Duan Rongshi knew he couldn't stop her.

She's always been like that.

Once you've made a decision, nothing can change it, not even a landslide or a tsunami.

She decided to leave after being poisoned by the Gu.

Later, he planned to go to the Great Chu to avenge his mother.

Once she's made up her mind, no one can change it.

Duan Rongshi closed his eyes tightly.

Knowing that both matters were urgent, she wouldn't wait until she had free time to accompany her.

Finally, he sighed deeply.

He asked softly, "When are you leaving?"

"Maybe a little later? Even ten days or half a month would be fine."

He wanted to tell her that Zongzheng Langri had enthusiastically set a date to hold a proper princely wedding for the two of them.

However, he did not say these words aloud.

Because he knew in his heart that this was the most insignificant thing for his Luo'er.

Li Qinglu did not answer.

However, her silence at this moment was already her answer.

She simply couldn't wait that long.

Duan Rongshi was somewhat disappointed: "Luo'er, I can't keep you confined to this inner courtyard and just be my queen."

"You are always yourself. Go wherever you want and do whatever you want."

“You are not my puppet, but merely my wife. You are still yourself, you are the brave and resolute woman, Li Qingluo.”

"So if you want to leave, I won't stop you."

"But I need you to promise me one thing."

Li Qinglu looked up, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.

She choked back tears as she said, "Go ahead."

He couldn't bear to part with her, so he turned around and pulled her into a tight embrace.

"Cherish your own life."

"I want you to come back to me safe and sound, and I want to grow old with you."

“If you can’t do that, next time, even if you hate me and get angry with me, I will not let you leave to go anywhere again.”

"Do you understand?"

Li Qinglu nodded repeatedly, tears welling in her eyes, "Okay."

Only at this moment did she feel the heart-wrenching pain of parting.

Making a decision is easy.

The thought of separation is incredibly painful and difficult.

Duan Rongshi cupped her face in his hands and kissed her repeatedly.

I want to eat her tears.

As a result, they ate her whole body again, twice, three times...

He's not going to get enough tonight.

He seemed to have gone mad, wanting nothing more than to hold her tightly in his hands.

The windows creaked under the weight.

The writing brushes and ink on the table were scattered all over the floor.

A gust of wind swept in, blurring his vision, forcing him to look down to find her.

Duan Rongshi relentlessly dragged Li Qingluo around and made a scene until midnight.

When Li Qingluo woke up the next morning, her whole body ached as if it had fallen apart.

There was no one around me.

She knew he must have already gone to court.

Only then did he realize that he hadn't yet given Xuan Cang an answer to what he had promised him yesterday.

Just as he was about to hurriedly put on his clothes and go over, Duan Rongshi personally opened the door with a tray and walked in.

"You...you didn't go to court?"

Li Qinglu was so surprised that her jaw almost dropped.

He's still at home?

She assumed that he had gotten up so early because he had already gone to the palace.

Duan Rongshi laid out breakfast.

"Have a rest today."

"I'll stay with you."

He spoke seriously, and looked up at her.

"Do you want me to come and feed you, or do you want me to carry you here and feed you yourself?"

Li Qingluo quickly pulled her clothes together and slipped out of bed: "I'll eat by myself!"

After all, she was a martial artist, and her body was not as delicate as that of an ordinary woman.

So even though I was really tormented last night, I can still adapt and endure it today.

Moreover, she needed his help, so she planned to be even more obedient.

"Ah Shi, you must keep me company today."

"Shall we go for a walk in the streets?"

"I want to stop in Rongle for one night to visit my grandmother first."

"I also want to bring some things for my grandmother."

Duan Rongshi: "Okay. I'll take care of the purchases."

"And Luo'er, I plan to have Leng Dian accompany you to the Western Regions."

"Although you have twenty-seven assassins by your side, keep one of my trusted men so I can always know where you are and whether you are safe."

"Only then can I feel at ease."

Li Qingluo: "So you only have Zhuiyu by your side now!?"

"Ah Shi, I disagree with this."

"I promise I will write you a letter every three days and we will never lose contact."

Duan Rongshi: "There is no room for negotiation or reversal in this matter."

"You either agree to let the cold power go along, or you don't go at all."

"You choose."

He chewed his food carefully, his attitude leaving no room for her to refuse, made it impossible for Li Qing to refuse him again.

"In that case, let Zhuiyu go."

“Leng Dian is more composed in his actions. Although you have other guards around you, none of them can replace Leng Dian.”

Duan Rongshi raised an eyebrow: "You want to chase after Yu? Seriously?"

Li Qingluo immediately thought of Que'er.

She remained silent for a moment.

"Then let Lengdian handle it."

Li Qingluo feared that Zhuiyu would not be able to bear facing Que'er and Sha San every day.

Moreover, since Sha San and Que'er are already planning to get married, it would be best for Zhui Yu to avoid them.

The matter has been settled for the time being.

After breakfast, Li Qingluo brought up the matter of Xuancang.

"The young man living in the West Garden is my senior brother."

"He came on his master's orders..."

Li Qingluo gave a general account of the matter before mentioning the painting.

"To save Master, this painting seems especially important. And I must ask you for this painting."

Duan Rongshi: "You want something from me?"

"What do I possess that can save Mr. Nangong?"

Li Qingluo stood up and took Duan Rongshi's hand.

"Ah Shi, come with me first."

The two left the room and went to the study next door.

Li Qingluo opened a box.

Then he brought out a huge bundle.

Then, the package was shaken open, and seven or eight scrolls rolled onto the ground.

Li Qingluo casually picked up a painting and opened it. The moment the scroll was unfurled, the people in the painting immediately appeared vividly before her.

It was as if it were truly alive.

Vivid and lifelike.

The woman's brows were slightly furrowed, and her eyes seemed to hold half a pool of spring water as they moved.

She is dignified and elegant, yet lively and cheerful.

She possessed a beauty that could topple kingdoms, yet also had the innocent charm of a shy young woman.

The entire scene in the painting comes alive and bright along with the woman in it.

The person in the painting is none other than Zongzheng Qingyue.