◇ Chapter 66 (66) You will always be mine
"You...why are you looking at me?" Lianzhi was a little scared by his gaze and glared back at him, "Bo Kang, why are you not talking?"
Still no answer, he became more and more angry. He had no awareness that he had hidden something from Bai Kang or deceived Bai Kang. He just felt that Bai Kang must coax him.
But this time, Bai Kang did not show any mercy. He pressed him down on the bed, gnashing his teeth and asking word by word: "I haven't asked you yet, why didn't you tell me?"
Lianzhi blinked, and her momentum weakened a little.
"So many days, so many opportunities, and you're unwilling to tell me." Bai Kang almost gritted his teeth. He didn't understand what Lianzhi thought of him?
"We've kissed so many times, we've had physical intimacy, and I have the marriage certificate." Bai Kang dug into his purse and pulled out a crumpled piece of red paper, something he kept close to his body, even bringing with him on official business trips to Rongcheng. It wasn't their official marriage certificate, but a newly copied one, its ink smudged, evidently from his frequent caressing and scrutiny.
"You've already married me, and you still want to go on a marriage alliance? To marry someone else?" Bai Kang pinched his chin and sneered, "Who do you take me for?"
Lianzhi struggled hard. He was quite strong, and now he wasn't hiding it, using all his strength. But Bo Kang was also determined and didn't let go. Lianzhi was still no match for him and was held down by the wrist.
Bai Kang's breathing and laughter were in her ears, making Lianzhi feel uneasy: "Are you crazy? I came to see you because of our relationship. If I had known you were sick, I would not have come to see you!"
After saying this, Bai Kang tightened his grip, gripping his wrist until it hurt. Perhaps because Bai Kang's eyes were too intimidating, he finally gave in and whispered, "I didn't tell you because I was worried you'd worry. The fewer people who know my identity, the better. I was afraid of causing you trouble..."
"I would rather you cause me trouble." Bo Kang said lightly.
What does that mean? Causing him trouble is actually a good thing? Seeing that neither hardening nor giving in was working, Lianzhi became angry again: "I already said I'm doing this for your own good, why don't you let me go!"
"No."
No matter how Lianzhi struggled, how she scolded him, and even tried to bite him, Bai Kang didn't let go, showing his thick skin. When Lianzhi was tired of struggling, he said, "You provoked me first, Chen Fenglian! You finally survived, do you still want to go back to the palace and take another risk? Wouldn't it be better for you to stay by my side?"
"Or do you think your man is incompetent and can't protect you? Even if I risk my life, I will keep you safe for the rest of your life. Why don't you want to believe me?"
This was the first time since his rebirth that Bo Kang had addressed him by his former name. In the past, they had known the truth, but they hadn't pointed it out.
Lianzhi was stunned by what he said and didn't move for a long time. After a while, he reacted and shouted angrily, "How dare you! Who allowed you to call me by my name?"
"I've done everything. It's just a name." Bai Kang said indifferently. He took off Lianzhi's clothes that were already soaked, and kissed her hard again. The smell of blood spread in her mouth. Lianzhi felt that the flesh in her mouth was about to be bitten off. Tears fell desperately, trying to make Bai Kang soften his heart. Bai Kang pretended not to see it, bit his neck a few more times, and said to himself: "If others see the prince in this state, will you still be able to marry into the capital?"
"I'm going to be bitten to death..." Lianzhi sobbed. Outside the window, the sky was overcast. The red official uniform on Bai Kang looked like ink, making his face look dark and gloomy. Only the eyes staring at him were bright and sharp, like the wolfhounds in the North Sea, staring at meat bones every day.
He cried even harder. Bo Kang had bitten him so hard that he must have bitten off the flesh on his neck. Others would have seen it. Lian Zhi was furious: "My plan, my plan has been disrupted by you! It's all your fault!"
"What's your plan? Are you going to seek revenge on His Majesty?" asked Bo Kang.
Lianzhi stopped crying.
At this point in time, if she rashly went to the Helan tribe, it was obvious that the Helan tribe had stronger military power than Daning, but she still agreed to the marriage... But even if the Helan tribe was strong in military power, what could Lianzhi do if she entered the palace alone?
"I'll find a way to arrange the marriage. Anyway, you can't go." Bo Kang said coldly, "Come back with me."
Find a way? Hearing this, Lianzhi suddenly calmed down and sneered: "The marriage is a done deal. My mother and Chen Fengke have already decided. What do you say count?"
"Consider me your husband, and consider me the one who redeemed you with one thousand taels of silver." Bai Kang said.
Who would believe it except him if he told people that Helian Zhulan was the late emperor and had returned for revenge? But all the prominent officials in the capital knew that Lianzhi was the actress he had redeemed and that the marriage was granted by His Majesty. Lianzhi snorted, "I paid you back."
"No way? Where is it? How could I not know it?" Bai Kang said confidently.
Lianzhi was so angry at his rogue appearance that she wanted to grab him, but Baikang held her down and kissed her for a long time. Feeling that his official uniform was in the way, Baikang took off his outer robe and ignored Lianzhi's crying and asking him to let go.
The bigger the commotion, the better, so that everyone knows about it.
"Baby." Bo Kang bit his soft cheek, his tone unable to conceal his excitement, "You are my daughter-in-law. You will always be mine."
Whether it was the late emperor or the prince who was married to a foreign prince, he only knew that it was Lianzhi who came to him first and moved him.
He won't let Lianzhi leave.
The autumn rain fell intermittently for two days. Lianzhi stayed at Baikang's residence for two days.
No one knew the young prince of the Helan tribe was being held in the chambers of the Minister of Rites of Daning. They all assumed he had slipped out to play, drawn to the sights of Rongcheng. Arus, however, questioned him several times, but Ashina Yuyao covered it up.
Lianzhi wasn't worried that Bai Kang wouldn't let him go. The messengers were all here, so Bai Kang couldn't refuse to hand him over, right? He slept better staying with Bai Kang, his bedding always warm.
His health has never been good. According to Ajie and Yuyao, "he" had been wandering in Daning for three years until the beginning of this year, when he was picked up by people from Chunfeng Tower. Only then did the Helan tribe gradually track down his whereabouts.
Although he didn't know what happened to the original Helian Zhulan, since he had taken over this body, he knew that he would be filial to his mother and sister on his behalf. Therefore, when he learned of her identity, he didn't intend to risk his life. Somehow, Zhulan's childhood habits were quite similar to his, so he didn't reveal his true identity in front of Queen Helan.
The person next to him was still asleep. He nuzzled into Bo Kang's chest, rubbed his eyes, and got up. He was a little hungry, and was about to wake Bo Kang up and ask him to send someone to bring him food. When he sat up, he noticed something different—
On his wrist, he wore a jade bracelet. The bracelet was of exceptional quality, rivaling the treasures he had seen in the palace. How could a poor Bo Kang possess such a fine thing? He had a hunch that something was wrong.
And why is he wearing a jade bracelet?
Thinking of this, Lian Zhi made up his mind and secretly threw the jade bracelet to the ground. The jade bracelet did not break, but only had a few small cracks. Seeing that the bracelet was not damaged, he placed the jade bracelet on the bedside table and pushed it down.
"Baby, what are you doing?" Bo Kang stood up and saw Lianzhi hugging the bedside table. The jade bracelet was on the floor. Lianzhi's face was a mixture of guilt and relief. It was obvious what she was planning. Like a naughty cat who pushed the teacup off the table for fun.
Bai Kang came up with a plan, pretending to be heartbroken, and said in shock: "How...how did you break it! That's a relic passed down from my mother to me, for my future daughter-in-law, how could you break it!"
"I didn't mean to do that." Lianzhi was really panicked this time. He was also a child without a mother and knew the importance of his mother's relics. "I really didn't mean to do that. I, I will compensate you."
"How can I compensate you? My mother only has one bracelet, and I can't even give her the same one as before." Bo Kang said with a straight face, "I thought since I've brought you to meet my mother, I should give you the bracelet. Now that you've dropped it, what should I do?"
As expected. Lianzhi didn't dare accept it. He didn't dare respond to Bo Kang's feelings, let alone accept such a heavy bracelet. But the relic was also very important. If he had known, he wouldn't have dropped it a second time.
Seeing that Lianzhi was really blaming herself and about to cry, Bai Kang stopped trying to comfort her and hugged her in his arms, "If I give you something again, will you still throw it?"
"How would I know what you gave me?" Lianzhi's eyes were red. "You didn't tell me clearly."
"Then you blame me. Even if it's not my mother's heirloom, if you don't like it, just tell me and I'll get you a better one." Bo Kang sighed and asked seriously, "Answer me, are you going to throw it away again?"
Lianzhi answered obediently: "I won't fall anymore."
Bai Kang then pulled out a similar bracelet from his bosom and slipped it onto his wrist. Lian Zhi lowered her head in surprise. This bracelet had even better water content, clearly having been worn for a long time, and had already developed a lustrous luster.
"I knew you would drop it. This is my mother's legacy. Before she died, she said it must be given to my future daughter-in-law." Bo Kang instructed, "Don't drop it this time. You must keep it."
He had guessed that Lianzhi would secretly dispose of it and would not wear the gift he gave her, so he made preparations. Taking advantage of Lianzhi's daze, he picked up the broken bracelet on the ground and said with a pained look, "I spent a lot of money on it, and it's broken like this. Let's have it inlaid with gold when we get back, don't waste it."
Lianzhi finally came to her senses. Bo Kang was still as stingy as ever. He curled his lips and said, "Why would I wear this?"
But I didn’t return it.
"If you don't like it, put it away. It's my mother's gift after all." Bai Kang didn't force it. He hadn't intended for Lian Zhi to wear it in the first place. Just as he was about to help him take it off, Bai Kang looked at him and suddenly stopped.
Lianzhi was curious: "What's wrong?"
The clothing of the young men and women of the Helan tribe was not much different. He was also well-behaved and pretty, and wearing a white dress was particularly charming. Bai Kang's breathing became heavier. "Baby, let me kiss you a few more times..."
"You're so annoying." Lianzhi blushed and scolded him, but did not hide. She let him make a fuss for a while before pushing him away.
He had to go back today. Even if Yuyao helped cover up, if he didn't show up for two days, Arus would be the first to explode. Lianzhi got out of bed and looked in the mirror.
He had been fooling around for the past two days. Now, when he looked in the mirror, the boy had messy hair, broken lips, a rosy face, and several sharp bite marks on his neck, as if he had been bitten by a wolfhound.
"Bai Kang!" Lianzhi stamped her feet in anger, "How can I go back and face people?"
"It's just right that I'm not going back." Bai Kang smiled happily and was hit on the head by a flying mirror.
"It's just right that I'm not going back." Bai Kang smiled happily and was hit on the head by a flying mirror.
Even if he was reluctant, he had to send her back. He still had three days before returning to Beijing, so he had to let Lianzhi rest. After sending her back to the posthouse, Bo Kang couldn't help but hug her again at the door.
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