Chapter 404

Zhu Mingsi suddenly laughed, but it was a forced laugh, and his eyes gleamed as he looked at Rong Rong.

Princess Zhaohua is truly a treasure; Zhu Mingsi felt his blood boiling.

He absolutely adored her; she had a strong personality and was quite spoiled.

Ignoring everything else, Zhu Mingsi took two steps forward, grabbed Rong Rong's wrist, and forced her to turn around.

"What are you doing?" Rong Rong's pretty face darkened, but Zhu Mingsi pulled her forcefully into his arms.

"Insolence!" Rong Rong shouted angrily, "Guards!"

However, nothing happened, and even the four palace maids who were originally guarding the pavilion had disappeared without a trace.

Rong Rong was startled, but Zhu Mingsi lowered his head and gently kissed Rong Rong's hair, "I really regret it."

He took a deep breath, and the refreshing fragrance rushed into his nostrils. It was as if he had drunk the strongest liquor, and he felt a little lightheaded.

"I should have fought for the throne back then, instead of retreating at the height of my power. Then you would be mine, right?"

"Hehe, hehehe." Zhu Mingsi's shoulders trembled, and Rong Rong, who was forced to lean against him, could feel his trembling chest.

"I thought I just missed out on that spot, a spot I wasn't interested in anyway, but I never imagined I'd also miss out on you!"

"Zhaohua, Rongrong! You are the most precious one, how could I have missed you?"

"But it's not too late to find you now, is it?" Zhu Mingsi grinned, his eyes glazed over. He stared intently into Rong Rong's eyes, then his gaze slowly drifted and landed on that touch of crimson.

His gaze deepened as Zhu Mingsi slowly approached the crimson figure, their breaths mingling and the surrounding air gradually warming.

"The Emperor has arrived!"

Suddenly a short sound rang out, and Zhu Mingsi's ears twitched as he leaped into the air, disappearing from Rong Rong's sight in an instant.

Rong Rong scoffed, "You're all that for show, but when you meet Xie Linyang, you're nothing more than a mouse before a cat."

All her efforts in figuring out how to escape unscathed from Zhu Mingsi were for nothing.

Rong Rong's face was undisguised in her mockery, but unfortunately, the person who should have seen it was no longer there. However, the willow tree next to the pavilion seemed to be echoing Rong Rong, swaying its branches slightly.

Xie Linyang rushed into the pavilion, his face full of jealousy and his eyes gloomy. Only when he saw that Rong Rong was alone in the pavilion and Su Yanqiu was not there did the fierceness in his eyes slowly dissipate.

However, thinking about how Su Yanqiu was alone with Rong Rong just now, Xie Linyang still felt a little uncomfortable.

"From now on, Rong'er, let me accompany you to see whoever you want." Xie Linyang took Rong Rong's hand and brought it to his lips, wanting to kiss it.

But he suddenly stopped, staring intently at Rong Rong's wrist, his breathing growing heavier. Finally, he raised Rong Rong's hand and demanded sharply, "Who did this?"

Xie Linyang's face was gloomy and terrifying.

Rong Rong was somewhat puzzled. She glanced around and saw that her wrist had turned completely bruised and purple, which looked quite frightening, but she didn't feel any pain.

Rong Rong was puzzled, but quickly realized that this must have been what Prince Yi had just captured.

Rong Rong and Xie Linyang both stared at the bluish-purple discoloration, so glaring against their snow-white wrists.

Rong Rong never expected her skin to become so fragile. She didn't remember getting bruises so easily before.

Xie Linyang's face was full of anger, but soon his gaze towards Rong Rong's wrist changed, becoming somewhat intense.

The hand holding Rong Rong's hand also became frighteningly hot.

Xie Linyang was panting heavily, realizing for the first time how delicate Rong Rong's skin was; a mere touch would leave a red mark.

If it were him...

Xie Linyang's face turned bright red, but he desperately suppressed the lust burning within him.

"Search!"

Xie Linyang gave the order in a cold voice, and instantly Xuanjia Guards appeared from the shadows and began a large-scale search of the surrounding area.

Soon, the willow tree next to the pavilion suddenly trembled, and a dark shadow darted out and flew away into the distance.

Xie Linyang's gaze was cold, which surprised Rong Rong. The Xuanjia Guards immediately followed.

After the Xuanjia Guards disappeared from sight, Xie Linyang looked at Rong Rong with a cold expression.

Who is that?

Xie Linyang gripped Rong Rong's hand tightly, deliberately avoiding her bruised wrist, but the force was still considerable.

His gaze was gloomy, and his aura was intimidating.

Rong Rong, however, was not afraid at all, and smiled sweetly, "Who else could it be? Of course, it's my lover."

Rong Rong looked innocent, but Xie Linyang's hand suddenly tightened, his eyes widened in fury, and his veins bulged.

"Smack!"

Rong Rong slapped Xie Linyang with her other hand, "You hurt me!"

Xie Linyang's head lolled to the side from the slap. He slowly turned his gaze to Rong Rong, his eyes filled with coldness, and said through gritted teeth, "I will not allow anyone else to touch you!"

At this moment, Xie Linyang was like a demon from hell, capable of killing at any moment.

Rong Rong's eyes suddenly reddened, and she slapped Xie Linyang's head repeatedly with her small hands, "It really hurts!"

Her soft voice had lost its usual indifference; it was now filled with anger and much more vibrant.

Xie Linyang was stunned for a moment, and quickly let go of Rong Rong's hand.

"I, I didn't mean to!" He waved his hand, like a child who had made a mistake.

Upon seeing Rong Rong's tearful eyes and her angry, resentful gaze, he felt a surge of panic.

Xie Linyang left with the words, "It was my fault," and fled, as if he couldn't face the fact that he had made Rong Rong cry.

After everyone had walked away, Rong Rong's eyes narrowed instantly, and her expression returned to blank.

Soon Rong Rong smiled again, her smile as bright and sunny as if she had found a way to get revenge.

Why not just let the dogs fight each other until they're both badly injured, and she can sit back and watch the show?

That evening, Rong Rong had just finished her dinner and was preparing to wash up and go to bed when Xie Linyang stormed into her bedroom in a rage.

The gate slammed shut with a loud bang, and all the palace servants trembled with fear, not daring to linger. They all obediently retreated, leaving the space to Rong Rong and Xie Linyang.

Xie Linyang was like a raging lion.

Rong Rong casually curled her hair, leaning against the bedside. The soft gauze outlined her slender figure, making her extremely alluring under the dim light.

Xie Linyang felt a lump in his throat, as if he had a surge of anger inside him with nowhere to vent it.

Today he sent all the Xuanjia Guards to search for the dark figure, but to no avail. He investigated the matter thoroughly and found that the person who came to see Rong Rong today was not Su Yanqiu, but someone else.

As for who it was? Xie Linyang didn't know. Everyone who knew about it either committed suicide out of fear of punishment or had already fled.

Who exactly was it? Who did Rong Rong secretly meet with?

Xie Linyang felt like he was going crazy. He could no longer control himself and rushed to Yaoguang Palace, wanting Rong Rong to give him an answer.

However, when he actually met Rong Rong and saw that she didn't care about anything, he felt a lump in his throat and felt like he was about to explode.