Chapter 108: Defeat the scheming boy and tease the sultry general (18)
Li Ziyan didn't say anything, his usually gentle face now full of indifference and wariness.
He has a handsome face and his eyes are even more charming. Today he is wearing a black suit, and his whole temperament is even more contradictory and charming.
The King of Southeast found it quite interesting. He had seen this little prince before, but only now did he realize that this little prince had such a seductive side.
"Your Highness is truly heartless. I've come here in person to visit you, but can't you just give me some face and say a few words?"
"King of Southeast, if there is anything, please tell me. If there is nothing, please feel free to do as you please. I am the prince of a country, and you are the leader of Southeast. It would be bad if people misunderstood me."
The King of Southeast smiled, somewhat helplessly, supporting his face with one hand. "Alas, you people from the Central Plains are just so complicated. How could I be misunderstood if I didn't come over to chat with my old friend? Your Highness, you worry too much."
Li Ziyan ignored him. He still had his men outside. Although there were not many of them, the palace guards were no match for the army. If anything unexpected happened, they would not be able to hold out for long. Li Ziyan did not dare to anger them easily.
"Your Highness, King of Southeast, the weather is so hot. Why don't I prepare some cold tea and iced drinks to save you two from boredom." Wenzhu took the initiative to step forward. At this time, his words were more polite than Caiwei and the others, and he was able to adjust the current awkward situation. There was really nothing wrong with him.
Although he knew that Wenzhu had ulterior motives, Li Ziyan believed in his loyalty and hesitated for a moment before nodding.
"Then I'll have to trouble Military Advisor Wen."
"Your Highness, I am sorry to trouble you." Wenzhu bowed and looked at Caiwei beside him. "I have never been to the palace before. How about asking Aunt Caiwei to lead the way?"
"This... Yes, please follow me, Military Advisor."
Caiwei glanced at Yunle, and Yunle nodded. The two of them absolutely could not leave Li Ziyan here alone to confront the King of Southeast.
The place where Li Ziyan and the King of Southeast met was in the central hall. Because Li Ziyan was in poor health and could not stand the smell of cooking fumes, the small kitchen was not very close to here. Although Caiwei walked fast, it still took some time.
After walking a third of the way, Wenzhu suddenly stopped and said, "Aunt Caiwei, I'm still worried about the prince. How about this, you go to the small kitchen, and I'll go back to accompany the prince, okay?"
This sentence touched upon Caiwei's concerns. She hesitated for a moment, then nodded, thinking that one more person would mean more protection.
Wenzhu looked at Caiwei walking away quickly, sighed in his heart, and with a sinister look in his eyes, he turned and left without stopping.
When he returned to the central hall, Li Ziyan was sitting there with the King of Southeast. The atmosphere between the two was tense, and it was obvious that Li Ziyan was wary of and resistant to the King of Southeast.
After thinking for a while, Wenzhu did not go in. She stood at the door and waved at him where Yunle could see her, looking anxious.
Yun Le subconsciously thought that something had happened, and thinking that it was just at the door, he said something to Li Ziyan and went out.
"What's wrong?"
"Do you know where the palace's guards are?"
"I'm patrolling this yard. What happened?"
Wen Zhu nodded, and as if afraid of being overheard, he lowered his voice, "I think the King of Southeast has bad intentions. I just saw some of his men sneaking around. Go find the guards and ask them to look around."
"Okay...but what about the prince?"
"Your Highness, I'm here. Caiwei will be back soon. Go quickly."
Yun Le didn't move. He was really worried about the prince, and he didn't trust the person in front of him.
"You don't believe me? After all, I am the military advisor chosen by the general himself. You are really looking down on the prince's vision!" Wen Zhu frowned and looked angry. Although Yun Le was doubtful, he still nodded for the sake of Chu Heng's face.
"You must not leave my side at all times. If anything happens to the prince, I will tell the general and the emperor!"
"I know, you should go quickly, otherwise it will be too late."
Yunle nodded and ran away. Wenzhu watched Yunle's back disappear, and the hands hidden in his sleeves loosened, but his heart became heavier.
He raised his hand and put a black pill into his mouth. The bitter taste instantly filled his mouth.
He turned and walked into the hall, looked back and closed the door. He hesitated on the door for a while with his hands, and finally locked it from the inside.
"Where's Yunle?"
"Your Highness, Yunle is going to get some books for you to entertain you."
Because Li Ziyan doesn't like too many people around, there are not many servants in the palace. They don't usually hang out in the front yard. They go back to the back yard after work. At this moment, the area near the central hall is even more empty.
Li Ziyan didn't say anything, nor did he say whether he accepted this statement or not.
Wenzhu approached, replacing Yunle's position. Li Ziyan didn't know if it was an illusion, but he could smell a faint fragrance. He usually liked light and elegant scents, preferring light and melodious ones. Wenzhu's was too strong, giving him a headache.
"I heard that Your Highness is good at chess. Coincidentally, I also like to read chess books. I wonder if Your Highness would be willing to play chess with me once and give me some pointers."
"I'm not in the mood today, ahem," Li Ziyan shook his head, a look of fatigue on his face. "I'm a little tired. If the King of Southeast is alright, I'll send someone to take you back, okay?"
"Tired?" The Southeast King scoffed, his laughter concealing a hint of ill intent that inexplicably made Li Ziyan uneasy. "My young master knows some medical skills and massage. Why don't you let me treat you, Your Highness?"
As he spoke, the King of Southeast stood up from the couch, walked over to Li Ziyan, and pushed Wenzhu away with a palm. Perhaps because Wenzhu was too thin, the push knocked him down, hitting his head on a cabinet not far away, and he fainted on the ground.
Li Ziyan reacted quickly. When the King of Southeast tried to make a move, he stood up and ran away. He knew that he was weak, but he had never felt so weak as today. He knelt on the ground after running a few steps, his whole body weak and powerless.
The King of Southeast stood behind him, looking down at him, with an evil look in his eyes that was frightening.
"My Lord, my Lord, I treat you with courtesy. Why are you feeling uncomfortable?" The King of Southeast walked behind Li Ziyan and grabbed his hair, forcing him to raise his head. This forced gesture exposed Li Ziyan's snow-white neck, which particularly satisfied the man's possessive desire. "If you don't accept the toast, you will have to drink the penalty wine. My Lord, don't blame me for being rude today."
Li Ziyan wanted to scream, but he almost didn't have the strength to speak. He could only let out a fragile groan and let the King of Southeast throw him onto the bed.
"I am... I am a prince. If you... cough cough, if you dare to bully me, cough cough, do you think the emperor will let you go?" Li Ziyan's voice was not much louder than that of a kitten. He could feel his strength draining away. Except for his thoughts, his limbs were no longer under his control.
"Bullying you? Hahaha, little prince, you are so naive. Even if this matter is exposed, do you think those who saw it would think it was one-sided rape, or..."
"What if we both committed adultery?"
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