Chapter 22
Southern Xinjiang is known for its lush vegetation, and the red maple forests outside the capital city were indeed as Li Tianyi described, resembling a sea of fire.
As the autumn drizzle fell, Rong Rong and Li Tianyi strolled through the woods under their umbrellas, looking like a loving couple from a distance.
Nan Shi and Nan Qi, along with a group of guards, followed the two at a respectful distance. This was the first time Nan Shi and the others had seen Rong Rong in three months, and they dared not express their excitement.
Their gazes were fixed firmly on the backs of their master and Rong Rong, a gesture of protection, but also a secret joy.
"Why didn't you bring me out of Kyoto sooner when it's so beautiful? The war at the border has clearly not affected Kyoto. Don't think I don't know!" Rong Rong's haughty little voice rang out in the forest, her face full of anger.
The beauty's charming and adorable appearance was captivating, but Li Tianyi dared not ignore her anger.
"Yes, nothing can be hidden from Madam!" Li Tianyi surrendered. "There is a petty thief who wants to harm us, but fortunately he is in trouble himself now."
"Really?" Rong Rong didn't care about the real reason at all; she just wanted to take this opportunity to cause trouble for Li Tianyi. "I don't care, you have to compensate me!"
"I will obey your orders, Madam!" Li Tianyi's lips curved into a smile, a faint smile appearing in his eyes.
Rong Rong immediately exercised her authority, saying, "Go and pick that branch for me."
"Yes, sir!" The words had barely faded when the person leaped to the treetop.
Rong Rong looked up and suddenly the treetop shook violently, accompanied by a rustling sound. The next second, about twenty figures attacked Rong Rong.
"Protect the Crown Princess!" The Southern Attendant flew over first, leading his men to surround Rong Rong.
Li Tianyi was already fighting with someone on the treetop.
The red leaves, like snow, fluttered down incessantly.
"Take the Princess Consort away!" Li Tianyi's voice came from the tree. Without saying a word, Nan Shi wrapped his arms around Rong Rong's waist and flew away from the battle with his people. Some people tried to stop them, but Nan Qi blocked them all.
This is, after all, Li Tianyi's territory. It won't be so easy to snatch Rong Rong away from the capital of Southern Xinjiang.
Rong Rong was quickly and safely returned to the manor. At this point, Rong Rong finally believed the reason given by Li Tianyi.
She sat in the room, feeling anxious and worried about Li Tianyi's safety.
Nan Shi stood guard outside Rongrong Gate. In this special moment, he could no longer abide by Li Tianyi's rule that they were not allowed to step into the backyard.
It wasn't until after dinner that Rong Rong heard a noise outside the door. She suddenly stood up and immediately met Li Tianyi's deep eyes.
In an instant, her tense heart was finally relieved. Rong Rong rushed towards Li Tianyi, hugged his strong waist tightly, and buried her head deeply in his chest.
"Thank goodness you're alright." Her voice was still trembling with tears. Rong Rong simply couldn't imagine how she would live if anything had happened to Li Tianyi.
This was the first time Rong Rong had taken the initiative to get close to Li Tianyi. Her deep dependence and intense affection were all conveyed to Li Tianyi through her body language.
Li Tianyi's eyes darkened slightly as he tightly embraced Rong Rong's slender waist, his strength so great that he wished he could meld her into his body, into his very bones.
Perhaps it was the fear of being separated from the living and the dead, after just experiencing a fierce battle, that disturbed Li Tianyi's mind.
He suddenly swept Rong Rong up in his arms and carried her to the bedside. He threw her onto the bed and then covered her with his own body, drawing down a pure white gauze curtain to conceal the enchanting spring scenery in the room.
That night was like a violent storm, more intense than ever before.
Li Tianyi used to be assertive, but he was always gentle. But tonight, Li Tianyi is different.
That was pure tyranny, insane plunder, and an intense possessiveness.
Rong Rong felt as if she was completely under his control, her emotions, senses, and body rising and falling with his every move.
Until the very end, exhausted and plunged into darkness, Rong Rong had no time to think about anything else.
She didn't know how long she slept, but when Rong Rong woke up again, she was in a galloping carriage.
The carriage was extremely comfortable, and even at high speed, Rong Rong did not feel any bumps. She was leaning against Li Tianyi's chest.
"Where are we going?" Rong Rong asked sleepily, tilting her head back as she waited for Li Tianyi to wipe her face.
Li Tianyi's long-term, hands-on care had become a habit for Rong Rong, which was also a tacit understanding between the two.
But this time was different. Li Tianyi did not wipe Rong Rong's face. Instead, he lowered his head and directly covered Rong Rong's luscious red lips.
This kiss was still extremely domineering. Li Tianyi, with his strong and aggressive posture, conquered Rong Rong. Her soft, fragrant tongue and sweet nectar made Li Tianyi unable to stop.
The ambiguous sounds echoed in the small car, my body heated up rapidly, and it felt like an explosion was happening in my mind.
After initially finding it difficult to adjust, Rong Rong gradually adapted to Li Tianyi's pace.
Rong Rong's deep love for Li Tianyi gave her boundless tolerance and made her feel incredibly happy, both physically and mentally.
After the long kiss ended, Li Tianyi stroked Rong Rong's soft hair gently, his voice hoarse, and said, "It's not safe in the manor. I'll take you somewhere else."
"Where are you going?" Rong Rong asked, getting up and lifting the curtain to look outside. She saw lush trees lining the roadside and couldn't tell which direction they were heading.
"You'll know when we get there," Li Tianyi replied calmly as he pulled Rong Rong back.
Rong Rong looked at Li Tianyi strangely, feeling that he didn't seem as gentle as usual.
"You didn't even wipe my face or wash my hands, and besides, I'm hungry!" Rong Rong frowned.
She glared accusingly at Li Tianyi, "What's wrong with you today? If you don't want to do it, let Du Juan do it. She's much better than you, clumsy and incompetent!"
As soon as Rong Rong finished speaking, she felt her chest stiffen beneath her.
"Fine, so you really don't want to care about me anymore, get away!" Rong Rong struggled, trying to break free from Li Tianyi's embrace.
Li Tianyi suddenly tightened his arms around Rong Rong, saying, "I can."
His tone was somber and his voice indifferent. He then ordered someone to fetch water.
Rong Rong looked at the unfamiliar maid who had entered and asked curiously, "Where are Du Juan and Xi Que?"
"And Nan Shi and Nan Qi? I didn't see them earlier."
According to past practice, this was something that had almost never happened before. The four attendants from the south were always by Rong Rong's side and had never been separated from her.
But Rong Rong glanced briefly out the window and didn't see any familiar figures.
"They're responsible for covering the rear." Li Tianyi didn't even look up, focusing intently on fiddling with the basin of water.
Rong Rong was somewhat bewildered. It would be understandable if Nan Shi and Nan Qi were covering the rear, but were Du Juan and Xi Que, two maids who couldn't even kill a chicken, also covering the rear? How could she not believe it?
Before Rong Rong could voice her doubts, her attention was drawn to Li Tianyi's clumsy handkerchief-washing actions.
After only a few quick rinses, Li Tianyi had already soaked his cuffs.
Rong Rong's lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but Li Tianyi wrung out a handkerchief and wiped Rong Rong's face first.
Although Li Tianyi tried to be gentle, it still made Rong Rong's cheeks sting, and her originally fair face soon began to turn red.
There was no way around it; Rongrong's skin was too delicate, and even the slightest force could make her turn blue or red.
Li Tianyi seemed to be startled as well. He paused, holding the handkerchief, frozen in place.
"Why do you have so many calluses on your palms? Did you go farming yesterday?" Rong Rong asked quietly.
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