Chapter 158 Unable to withstand

Tuoba Yong clasped his fists and said, "On the orders of His Highness, I invite the Crown Prince to have a chat at Fuding Tower tomorrow at twilight hour."

Prince Cheng frowned, "The capital is full of Jinyiwei spies. Why can't we send a message? Why do we have to say it in person?"

Tuoba Yong handed over a letter: "You will know once you read it, Prince."

Prince Cheng reached out and took the letter.

"Goodbye." Without waiting for Prince Cheng to read the letter, Tuoba Yong climbed out of the window as he did when he came, still as nimble as a cat.

It's hard to imagine that such a huge body can be so light.

Xie Hui, who was guarding in the dark, narrowed his eyes slightly.

At the palace banquet, Tuoba Yong behaved recklessly and honestly, like a brainless warrior with only brute force, and it was completely unexpected that his movements were so light.

This person is deliberately hiding his abilities.

In the guest room, Prince Cheng opened the letter, took out the thin piece of paper, read it for a few seconds, then glanced at the half-closed window, his eyes changing.

He casually threw the envelope and the letter into the brazier, watching the flames lick the envelope until the paper was completely reduced to ashes.

He raised his voice and said, "Please come over, Mr. Qi."

A guard's voice answered from outside the door. A moment later, a young man in a half-worn blue scholar's robe pushed the door open and entered. He bowed to the Prince of Cheng and said, "What are your orders, Prince?"

Prince Cheng said nothing. He stretched out his right hand, dipped his index finger in the tea in the cup, and wrote a line of words on the mahogany table.

Mr. Qi looked up, and a look of surprise suddenly appeared in his eyes.

Prince Cheng raised his hand and wiped away the half-dried water stains. He said, "I intend to go to the palace to resign the next day. Would you be willing to accompany me, sir?"

Mr. Qi lowered his eyes and bowed, "It's all at the Crown Prince's command."

*

The next day, the sky cleared up.

Chu Liuzheng sat by the window to dry his hair. The warm sunlight poured in through the window, shining brightly and making him drowsy.

She opened her mouth and yawned, her eyelids twitching, and she wished she could just take a nap.

Something cold suddenly touched her face, which made her shiver and look up.

The person who came was Chen Xing, and the cold object was a half-melted ice spike.

Chen Xing looked at her with a smile, her cheeks dimpled sweetly: "Sister, why are you sleeping by the window? Be careful not to catch a cold."

The corners of Chu Liuzheng's lips twitched slightly.

[You're holding such a big popsicle against me, aren't you afraid that I'll catch a cold? ]

"Drying my hair." She said briefly, glancing at the ice spike Chen Xing was holding. "The tea room is busy right now, why are you here?"

"Sister A'jie and Sister Yuzhui are here. It's okay to leave for a while." Chen Xing pulled out a cloth bag from behind his back like a magic trick, "I'll bring some frozen pears to my sister."

Inside the cloth bag were two frozen pears with a milky white ice shell on the surface. They had obviously been thawed in cold water and could be eaten directly.

Chu Liuzheng was slightly stunned and asked with a smile: "Where are you from?"

"It's a gift from His Majesty," Chen Xing answered crisply. Seeing Moxiang approaching with the basin, he waved hurriedly, "Sister Moxiang, come and have some frozen pears."

Moxiang called her into the house, put down her things and asked her to sit down.

Chen Xing plopped down on the stool next to Chu Liuzheng and took two frozen pears out of the cloth bag. "Your Majesty rewarded me with five, one for each of us. My sister, Sister Yuzhui, and I have already eaten them. These two are for you."

Moxiang smiled and said, "It's amazing that you still think about us."

"As I should. My sisters always think of me when they have something good." Chen Xing picked up a frozen pear and asked Chu Liuzheng attentively, "How do you want to eat it, Sister Liuzheng? I'll make it for you."

Her big eyes flickered with sincerity. Even after watching her for these days, even though he knew that she was a hard-core girl with a niche hobby that was so perverted that it was completely inconsistent with her cute appearance, Chu Liuzheng was still a little overwhelmed.

Seeing that she didn't say anything, Chen Xing moved closer to her: "Sister, don't be afraid to bother me, just say it."

Chu Liuzheng: “…”

[It’s too close! ]

"Just peel it." She wanted to eat it by sucking it, but it was inconvenient to hold it with her hands. She had to let Chen Xing hold it, and with her big watery eyes staring at it, Chu Liuzheng was worried that he would not be able to swallow it.

Hearing this, Chen Xing sighed regretfully and buried his head in carefully peeling the skin.

Looking at her quick and decisive movements, Chu Liuzheng inexplicably thought of skinning a person, and instantly lost his appetite.

Moxiang ate it with gusto and praised it, "It's so sweet."

"Isn't it?" Chen Xing smiled. "Sisters, what other fruits do you want to eat? I'll try to ask His Majesty to give me some."

[The Secret Guard reserve speaks with confidence. This frozen pear is indeed very sweet.]

Chu Liuzheng sighed as he was fed the soft and sticky fruit flesh.

Moxiang glanced at her and found that there was no strange expression on her face, which made her admire her even more.

——In the past, the most popular tea-serving palace maid in front of His Majesty was Liu Zheng. Now that Chen Xing has stolen the limelight, Liu Zheng is not in a hurry at all and is very patient.

If Chu Liuzheng knew what she was thinking, he would definitely be speechless.

She didn't want to be the first to stand out, lest the tyrant always force her to work overtime. She was more than happy to have Chen Xing leading the way.

Moxiang said, "Fruits are precious in winter, so naturally, whatever your Majesty rewards you will be given. How can we be picky?"

[Sister Moxiang is truly kindhearted. She's worried that Chenxing might become complacent after being rewarded so many times by His Majesty, so she's giving him some pointers.]

Chu Liuzheng glanced at Chenxing.

[You're worrying for nothing. He's a reserve member of the Secret Guard, the tyrant's confidant. Even if he's gone rogue, it's the tyrant's doing. He's just a trap for law enforcement.]

To prevent Moxiang from saying something she shouldn't, she coughed lightly, attracting the attention of both of them.

Chu Liuzheng said, "The things have been delivered. You should hurry back to the tea room. Eunuch Zhou will not tolerate any injustice. Be careful and make sure he catches you and punishes you."

Chen Xing pouted: "But I want to talk to my sister more."

Chu Liuzheng: “…”

[What are you talking about? Experience with autopsies or the structure of bones? Honestly, what on earth did I do to catch this girl's attention? There are so many people in Nongyunyuan, and they're only staring at me. Can't I just change it?!]

She said, "Let's talk about it tonight."

"It's a deal." Chen Xing stood up contentedly, feeling that she and Chu Liuzheng had almost become good sisters, and that she would be able to complete the task soon.

She skipped away, and even her pink back showed her joy.

Chu Liuzheng really admired Chen Xing's acting skills. It was so natural, without any trace of acting.

Moxiang smiled and said, "Chen Xing's personality is rare in the palace."

Chu Liuzheng nodded in agreement. That’s right. How could an ordinary palace maid dare to sleep with a corpse in her arms?

"You..." Moxiang paused and glanced at the half-eaten frozen pear on the table. She felt that it was a bit bad to talk about someone behind their back right after eating their food.

Chu Liuzheng looked at her, and seeing her hesitation, he said straight to the point, "Sister, do you think Chen Xing has ulterior motives in approaching me?"

Moxiang pursed her lips and nodded, lowering her voice: "People in the palace are complicated. You have been in the palace for several years. It is up to you to judge the specifics. It is always better to be cautious."

Chu Liuzheng nodded: "Don't worry, sister, I know what I'm doing."

[It's just a reserve duty as a secret guard, it's just being watched constantly, I can handle it!]

After half an hour, her hair was almost dry. Moxiang took a ribbon and tied it up for Chu Liuzheng. Just as she was about to help her lie down on the bed, Chen Xing suddenly turned back and leaned against the window, saying anxiously, "Sister, please help me."

Chu Liuzheng: ???

How can she help this hardcore girl?