Chapter 45 Spring Hunt
"Although you haven't ascended the throne yet, you should understand how dangerous it is when the ruler and his subjects become alienated." Emperor Gan's voice was as cold as ice. "I have three thousand beauties in my harem, but I've never treated you or your mother badly. What else do you want? It's fine if you don't feel grateful, but you harbor such rebellious thoughts!"
"That's all thanks to you!" Ye Chenming roared, his eyes blazing with rage, threatening to burst forth, mingled with cold murderous intent. "Your indulgence in every possible way is exactly what you want. To make me a traitor, condemned by thousands of people, is not the result of your meticulous planning?!"
"Your so-called pampering of Mother is all false! In your mind, Ye Chenyuan is the only one who truly represents you!" He cried bitterly with every word: "My eldest brother guarded the frontier and won great military exploits, but he only earned the title of a mere prince. You sent him to his fiefdom early on to stop him from vying for the throne! My second brother was so talented and brilliant, yet you casually discarded him! What about me? What am I, Ye Chenming, in your eyes? Only my fourth brother is clear-headed and doesn't expect a false father-son relationship!"
Emperor Gan gravely surveyed his crazed son. A life of decisive action and exceptional intelligence, how could he have fathered such a fool? He pondered for a moment, then said coldly, "Out of consideration for your mother's affection, I will spare your life. For the rest of your days, live in misery, and leave her with a memory." With that, he waved his hand wearily.
The guards stepped forward and dragged Ye Chenming away. The cell door closed behind him, leaving only a narrow strip of sky. Ye Chenming stared at the four corners of the cage, a mocking smile on his face. The man on the throne was always so self-righteous! Living to commemorate his mother? His mother's desire for power far outweighed that of a prince like him!
If it weren't for that supreme position, my mother would have had the most glorious life. It's because of Emperor Gan that her life has been imprisoned in this golden cage. He actually has the nerve to say it's for my mother's sake?
It was ridiculous! Ye Chenyuan had forced something into his hands that he couldn't even get at the cost of his life!
"Eunuch Yan," Ye Chenming said to the old eunuch standing by with a surprisingly calm voice: "Please tell my mother to take good care of herself. I will also be alive." Until the last moment, who can tell who will win?
Ye Chenyin rested in bed for several days. Rongyu was always extremely nervous when the dressing was changed.
The flesh and blood of the wound adhered to the gauze, and the slightest movement caused excruciating pain. If it were Rong Yu, he would have screamed out loud, but Ye Chenyin gritted his teeth and remained silent. Such a strong and resilient heart is truly unmatched by ordinary people.
During these days, Rongyu took care of him in every detail, almost like a princess, and never took off her clothes. Ye Chenyin saw it and felt pity and warmth in his heart.
It was drizzling that night and the sky was about to dawn.
Ye Chenyin sat beside the couch, his eyes like water, quietly falling on Rongyu who was practicing calligraphy at the desk.
The cold shadows of flowers on half of the bed are accompanied by the focused figure.
It actually gives this spring night a sense of quiet poetry.
After staring for a long moment, Ye Chenyin tried to tap his feet, intending to approach. However, as soon as he did so, a sharp, needle-like pain shot through his feet. He groaned, his legs suddenly giving way, and he fell forward to the ground.
Hearing the sound, Rong Yu hurriedly dropped the brush in his hand and rushed forward, helping him up and holding him in his arms: "Why did you suddenly fall to the ground?"
"I've been lying down for so long and thought I was fine." Ye Chenyin took the opportunity to bury his face in Rongyu's neck, wrapped his arms around that slender waist, and a smile of success appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Rong Yu thought he was in great pain and seeking comfort, so she thought nothing of him and carefully helped him back to his bed. "Your foot injury is different from other injuries. You need to take good care of it, otherwise it will cause a serious illness and you will regret it too late."
Seeing his serious face, Ye Chenyin couldn't help but feel teasing: "Rongyu," his voice was slightly hoarse, with a hint of teasing: "You look like my princess, who is deeply in love with me and can't leave me for a moment."
Rongyu ignored him, tucked in the quilt for him, and just glanced at him lightly: "Take a rest." After saying that, she turned around and went back to write.
Unexpectedly, as he moved, a force suddenly pulled him backwards, and he fell into the soft bedding in an instant. Ye Chenyin pressed on him, clamping his hands firmly above his head. The warm breath with an aggressiveness hit him in the face, itchy and hot.
"Your Highness!" Rong Yu was startled: "What are you doing?"
"Do you miss me?" Ye Chenyin asked in a low voice, his fingertips restlessly picking up his belt and reaching into his collar.
Rong Yu's body stiffened instantly. This guy really was not going to stop even though he was injured like this! He was secretly ashamed and annoyed, trying to refuse: "I don't want to! Your Highness, take care of your wound!"
If the wound opened again, wouldn't all his hard work these days be in vain? He hadn't been able to sleep peacefully for a long time.
Ye Chenyin felt the skin under his palm suddenly become hot, and the pair of white earlobes instantly turned a rouge-like blush. He couldn't help but chuckle and gently pinched the sensitive spot with his fingertips: "You say one thing and mean another, and you still say you don't want it?"
How could he be blamed for this? It was clearly because this person was too provocative, and his physique was easily aroused. Now it was Tiangang who was blamed!
Rongyu became inexplicably nervous, her heart pounding even more than the first time she had sex.
Ye Chenyin didn't really want to have him right away, but after days of abstinence, he felt itchy and wanted to tease her. His thin lips were just above Rongyu's lips, their breaths entwined.
"Xuanhe," he whispered, coaxingly, "Have you ever kissed anyone else?"
Of course they kissed. He started dating when he was sixteen. Although it was an online relationship, they chatted for more than a year before meeting in person.
We got married after two months of dating, but ended up breaking up because I didn't get the chance.
I suffered for a long time because of this.
But I definitely can't tell the truth now. Ye Chenyin is very possessive and jealous. If I tell the truth, he will definitely be angry.
"No." Rong Yu denied it flatly.
"Really?" Ye Chenyin's eyes were deep and fixed on him.
As long as he refused to admit it, it would be nothing. After all, it was another world, and there was no one to testify. Rong Yu raised his beautiful eyes and looked at Ye Chenyin intently, his eyes clear and innocent: "Seriously."
His eyes involuntarily fell on the pair of pale thin lips. Seeing the outline getting lower and lower, he subconsciously closed his eyes and held his breath waiting.
However, the expected kiss did not fall, but Ye Chenyin's low and cold question rang in his ears.
"Do you want to leave me and this Prince Jing's Mansion?"
Rong Yu opened his eyes in shock. When had he ever said he was leaving? Even though he had to leave after completing his mission, he hadn't told anyone about it.
"Your Highness, who are you listening to? I never said that."
Just because I haven't told him in person doesn't mean I won't leave.
Ye Chenyin suddenly stood up, sat on the edge of the bed, and fell silent. The aura around him instantly became heavy.
Rongyu had no idea what he was thinking. She silently tidied up her messy clothes and obediently stepped aside.
"What's wrong with this guy again? He's starting to act profound."
"Maybe he has noticed something. Why don't you try again?"
"Forget it. If I piss him off again, I'll be the one who suffers."
Let him be! As long as Ye Chenyin doesn't turn evil again, he will be thankful!
"Go open the window," Ye Chenyin suddenly said, his voice carrying a subtle hint of annoyance, "I feel stuffy."
"Although it is spring, the chill has not yet dissipated. The alternation of cold and heat makes it easy to catch a cold. Your Highness's injury has not healed yet, so please be patient for a while." Rong Yu advised in a gentle voice.
When Ye Chenyin heard the word "patience", his eyes darkened and he glanced sharply at Rongyu. Seeing that he looked calm and that he had said it unintentionally, he suppressed the emotions surging in his eyes and said calmly, "It's okay, open it."
Seeing that he insisted, Rong Yu had no choice but to go forward and open the window. Seeing Ye Chenyin lying down to rest, he quietly retreated.
Ever since Ye Chenyin was injured in the Xiangwang Mansion, Siyu seemed like a different person. She would practice martial arts crazily whenever she had free time. She would wake up at dawn and sleep at midnight every day, working so hard that it was almost self-torture.
Soon it was spring hunting season. In the royal hunting grounds, flags and banners covered the sky.
The spring morning mist had not yet dissipated, and hundreds of patriotic soldiers in crimson armor, armed with horn bows and powerful crossbows, stood solemnly at the edge of an enclosure covered with lush grass.
Suddenly, a deep, rich rhino horn blast echoed from afar, startling the wild geese nesting in the forest. Emperor Gan, clad in a dark riding regalia, rode out on horseback. The golden-embroidered cloud and dragon patterns shone brightly in the morning sun, resembling the breath of a living dragon. Ye Chenyuan, led by several other princes, followed closely behind, their horses' hooves shattering the mist.
The prize for the Spring Hunt always went to the one with the most catches. In previous years, Ye Chenming had often been the winner. Although Rong Yu knew Ye Chenming was deliberately hiding his abilities, he wasn't surprised by the outcome. Back then, he was still keeping a low profile. If he had revealed his prowess too soon, how could Emperor Gan have allowed him to survive until now?
"This is truly a spectacular spectacle! This is the first time I've ever seen it!" the system exclaimed in my head.
"Aren't you a system? Have you never seen this kind of scene?" Rong Yu muttered inwardly.
"I'm newly developed, and this is my first time taking on a mission! All the scenes in the book are new to me!"
Rong Yu Liaoran: No wonder he was chosen to travel through the book, it turns out he’s not unreliable, he’s totally unreliable!
Emperor Gan led the princes in a sacrificial ceremony and then announced the start of the spring hunt.
Empress Xu Yingying, Consort Wang Ruomu, and several of the princes' mothers were also present. Even Consort Wu Pingting was there, apparently unwilling to see Ye Chenming fall.
"Rong Yu."
"Hanging River."
Two voices rang out almost simultaneously. King Ye Chenyuan of Yan and King Ye Chenyin walked towards Rongyu together.
Rong Yu looked at the two princes standing in front of him with their eyes on him, and felt inexplicably embarrassed, as if he was caught having an affair.
"Your Highness." He forced a smile.
"It's nothing serious," Ye Chenyuan smiled warmly, with pure concern in his eyes: "It's just that there are wild beasts lurking here, you must be careful not to get hurt." His eyes were so gentle that they could drown people.
Rong Yu stole a glance at Ye Chenyin, whose face was already gloomy, and laughed dryly: "Thank you, Your Highness, Prince of Yan, for your concern. I will definitely be cautious."
Shen Qinghe stood quietly to the side, his eyes lonely, but his gaze was glued to Ye Chenyuan. Ye Chenyuan hadn't noticed, but Ye Chenyin had seen it all. The corners of his lips curled up meaningfully, and he glanced at Ye Chenyuan with an indifferent look, carrying a hint of subtle mockery.
When Rongyu saw him smile, alarm bells went off in her heart: What evil tricks is this evil star planning to use to torment people again?
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