Chapter 953 Controlling Desire

Nan Yan's nose felt sore, and she said, "If you are so ignorant, then why did Second Master Jian do this?"

“…”

Hearing her ask this, a complicated expression appeared on Jian Ruocheng's face.

"you do not know?"

“…”

Nan Yan was stunned for a moment, not knowing what he was saying he didn't know. Just as she was about to ask, he seemed to be asking and answering himself, and said softly, "You don't know."

His voice sounded very lonely.

“…”

Looking at his lonely expression, Nan Yan felt sad for some reason.

She whispered, "Second Young Master..."

She seemed to have read something from his lonely eyes. Just as she was about to say something, Jian Ruocheng was silent for a moment. Then he looked up at her, and his face regained the familiar "Jian Ruocheng smile" of the past. It was warm and gentle, and he said softly, "That's fine. It's best if you don't know."

“…”

At this time, although he had many doubts in his heart, Nan Yan knew that he would not say anything.

People like Jian Ruocheng are the most peaceful and gentle.

But when he made up his mind not to say anything, no one and no force could pry open his mouth.

Nan Yan was silent for a while, then said, "Okay, I won't ask."

“…”

"But I can always ask, what do you want to do by kidnapping me from the palace?"

“…”

"Is it just to take me as a hostage?"

At this point, her expression became somewhat sad. "But you should know that after what I said at the Great Altar, I'm already guilty. I'm of no value to either the court or the harem."

“…”

"Some people even want to kill me."

Hearing these words, Jian Ruocheng's calm eyes flickered slightly, causing a ripple.

He looked at her, his voice still gentle: "So, for you, this isn't--okay, right?"

Nan Yan was stunned.

"I know in the harem and the previous dynasty that some people want to kill you, and some want to replace you."

“…”

"You are in the cold palace, and you are in danger."

Having said this, he let out a long sigh and said, "Then perhaps, by kidnapping you, His Royal Highness Prince Ning actually saved you."

Nan Yan frowned.

Although what he said is true.

She knew how many people she, the imperial concubine, had offended and how many people wanted to get rid of her. Otherwise, Ran Xiaoyu would not have stayed by her side so closely. Even she knew that after being demoted to the cold palace, she was surrounded by dangers.

But now that I’ve been kidnapped by Prince Ning, am I safe?

It's just like leaving the dragon's den and entering the tiger's den.

Nan Yan frowned and looked at him, while Jian Ruocheng looked at her quietly for a while and said softly: "No matter what, since things have come to this, don't worry too much."

“…”

"Prince Ning...will not touch you for the time being."

“…”

"Just think of it as leaving the palace to avoid disaster."

After saying that, he turned and walked out.

Just as he reached the door and stretched out his hand to push it open, he stopped again, turned back to look at Nan Yan on the bed, was silent for a moment, and said: "Actually, the scenery in Prince Ning's fiefdom is quite nice."

“…”

"You always came and went in a hurry before, didn't you?"

“…”

"At this time, it's nice to just take it as a trip and see the scenery of Prince Ning's fiefdom."

Nan Yan was sitting at the head of the bed. When she heard his almost incoherent words, she frowned in confusion.

What's the meaning?

Now, isn't it time for me to consider my own life and death, as well as the safety of the court? Instead, he told me to go to Prince Ning's fiefdom to enjoy the scenery.

What's so good about the "scenery" there?

She frowned and couldn't recover for a long time.

Jian Ruocheng had already pushed the door open and walked out, but just as he walked out and closed the door, he saw Ning Wang Zhu Xuan, who had left the room before, leaning against a pillar under the eaves outside with his arms folded, holding a fan in his hand.

A leisurely look.

When Jian Ruocheng saw him, he was stunned, but immediately said, "Your Highness hasn't left yet?"

Zhu Xuan smiled and said, "I am worried. I don't know what you, Ruocheng, will say to her."

"Why, does Your Highness think that Ruocheng will tell her your secret?"

“…”

"Ruo Cheng is now your highness's staff. I will naturally not reveal your highness's secrets to others. We are people in the same boat. I hope your highness will remember this."

“…”

Zhu Xuan raised his eyebrows slightly.

Normally, everyone would just know what was said, but Jian Ruocheng said it so clearly, as if he was mocking you in person - I treat you sincerely, but your suspicion of me has tarnished my sincerity.

It made him a little embarrassed.

Zhu Xuan immediately smiled and said, "Ruo Cheng, you have misunderstood me."

"oh?"

"I think it's not a good idea for you to keep going like this."

“…”

"When will I be able to embrace the beauty?"

“…”

Jian Ruocheng frowned again, straightened his back, and said calmly: "Your Highness, there is no need to say that. The beauty belongs to someone else. Ruocheng only wants to protect her, not to possess her."

"I don't agree with what you said."

Zhu Xuan waved the fan in his hand and slowly walked over to him, saying with a playful smile, "When the flowers bloom, they must be plucked. Now that she has admitted her infidelity and left the harem, it is only a matter of time before she is expelled from the harem."

“…”

"It's even possible that you might be killed."

“…”

"You are doing this to save her, not to harm her."

“…”

"Besides," Zhu Xuan glanced at him with a sharp tone in his voice, "You came to me for no fame, no gain, not even for women. Then I really have to wonder what you're after."

“…”

"For this king, people with desires are easy to control, because I can control their desires."

“…”

"How can I believe that I can control someone without desires?"

Jian Ruocheng's eyes flashed.

Zhu Xuan tapped his shoulder with his fan, smiled and said, "Think about it carefully." After that, he walked away slowly.

Jian Ruocheng frowned, stood there, and looked at his back.

A hint of gloom appeared between his brows.

The same gloom also drifted over the face of Zhu Feng, who was unconscious in the imperial palace in the city of Beiping.

Xu Miaoyin was standing at the door when she heard the news from Xiao Shunzi outside.

She opened her eyes wide in shock: "What did you say? Something happened in the cold palace? The imperial concubine was -"

At this moment, He Yi, who was guarding the bedside, suddenly said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty!"

The person lying on the bed slowly opened his eyes.