Chapter 77 No wonder the rogue snake lost him.
Lu Wensheng stroked the little white snake's smooth head several times, then rolled up his sleeve and, in the dim light, glanced at the bite mark on his wrist.
The skin was broken but there was no bleeding; the depth of the break was handled extremely well.
"It really is an injured snake; its mouth is weak." She held the snake up and looked at it in the light. Seeing a few bright red snakeberries on the ground, she picked the largest one and fed it to the little snake, smiling as she said, "They say these are berries that snakes love to eat. I picked one for you."
It's really beautiful.
The little white snake coiled itself into a mosquito coil shape, turning its head away in silent refusal.
"You're not going to eat it!" Lu Wensheng circled the snake's body, which was thinner than her fingers, and suddenly realized, "You're so thin, the berries must be too big. I'll pluck half for you. Children shouldn't be picky eaters, otherwise they won't develop properly. If your lower body is too thin, you won't be able to find a wife. Oh! Sorry for the intrusion. You're so pretty, you must be a girl."
After breaking open the wild strawberry, Lu Wensheng saw that it still wouldn't eat it. He looked around and then picked a few bright red raspberries to feed it.
"Do you want some of this?" It looks so cute when it's coiled up!
The little snake still turned its head away in refusal.
"What do you want to eat? It's the middle of the night, you must be out looking for food." She reached out and stroked its belly a couple of times.
The soft fingertips traced the jade-colored scales, and the little snake froze for a moment, then coiled itself up even tighter without making a sound, as if trying to hide something.
“Your belly is flat, you must be hungry.” Lu Wensheng rested her chin on her hand and sighed suddenly, “If only you could talk, you could have a heart-to-heart talk with me.”
A lingering sadness welled up inside her, and seeing that no one was around, Lu Wensheng finally couldn't help but start to grieve.
Tears fell silently, yet not a sound of crying was heard.
Being in the imperial court, she felt like she was walking on the edge of an abyss every day. She never expected that the first person to push her into the abyss would be her own father. So this is what it feels like to be stabbed in the back by a loved one. Ironically, she was still hesitating between killing Lu Yunzhi and sending him away.
A cool, damp sensation came from her cheek. Lu Wensheng lowered her eyes slightly and realized that the little white snake had somehow wrapped around her wrist and was rubbing its head against her tears.
She raised her sleeve and vigorously wiped her cheeks twice, instantly regaining her composure, as if the tears from before were just an illusion.
"Are you practically a spirit? Come home with me, I'll take care of you from now on." No matter how sad you are, you can't cry. Crying too much will worsen your nearsightedness and won't solve the problem.
Lu Wensheng put the white snake into his sleeve and strode outside.
The sky before dawn is deep and vast, no longer the inky black.
The Imperial Guards were very efficient at beating people up and cleaning up the mess. They even thoughtfully sent someone to escort Shen Zhao back to his villa.
Zhang Chanyi found some good medicinal herbs in the woods and was reluctant to leave. Considering that he was wearing straw sandals, which were not suitable for riding a horse or walking, Lu Wensheng sat down beside the carriage, yawning, and waited for him.
I'm so sleepy, I'll take a nap. The air in the wild is so fresh, but there are too many wild animals. Otherwise, I could go camping at night.
In the hazy state between sleep and wakefulness, Lu Wensheng suddenly felt a relaxation in his chest, and his breathing became easier and smoother. Immediately afterward, a sudden chill ran through his chest.
A crisis suddenly arose, and Lu Wensheng abruptly regained his senses.
What happened to her bra wrap?!
Lu Wensheng hurriedly pulled open his clothes to adjust them, only to see the snow-white snake head holding a piece of cloth, slowly and methodically moving outwards.
Five inches, ten inches, one meter, two meters, until it is completely pulled out.
It raised its head and silently met her gaze, as if questioning her in silence.
Lu Wensheng stared in disbelief: "...?"
A rogue snake that's almost become a spirit?!
Seeing the little white snake slithering upwards and even trying to climb onto her chest to examine it, Lu Wensheng grabbed the snake and threw it into the woods.
A white parabola with an extremely high peak streaked across the night sky, landing silently.
It seems that in the world of the book, not only can men not be picked up randomly, but snakes are too! This is too eerie; she has to leave quickly! Shen Hegui is already troublesome enough; if another snake spirit comes along, she won't be able to live a peaceful life.
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After Zhang Chanyi got into the carriage and the carriage drove away, Lin Shoubai quickly appeared and picked up the motionless little white snake lying on the ground.
"Your Highness? Your Highness!" Oh no, no response. This is the first time I've seen His Highness so small. Could he have fallen and died?
Lin Shoubai wanted to call out again, but then he saw the white snake land and transform into a form he had never seen before.
With silver hair and elegant clothes, her eyes shimmered with tiny silver light, her skin was whiter than usual, and her features were more defined, making her look like a fairy descending from the moon, cool and dazzling.
Lin Shoubai suddenly realized: So that's why His Highness doesn't go out around the Dragon Boat Festival. Although it feels superhuman, it's truly beautiful. The word "fairy" shouldn't be used to insult someone; it should be used to praise them.
Under the pre-dawn moonlight, Shen Hegui stared blankly at his hands, then chuckled to himself. They were soft, unlike his own. Although it was a pity he hadn't seen them, the long bodice suggested she must be a woman!
Shen Zhao! He actually tried to take it from me again!
Thinking of this, a bitter feeling welled up in Shen Hegui's heart.
Why did Lu Wensheng hesitate to reveal her gender? Was it out of fear, or did he want to leave the card and escape? In the end, he found out even later than Shen Zhao!
Since Shen Zhao wants to take Lu Wensheng from him, the two of them must not be allowed to meet again.
He needs to hurry up.
Shen Hegui solemnly ordered, "Convey my decree and summon Lu Wensheng to the Zhaowu Hall for a meeting!"
After waiting a long time for Lin Shoubai's response, Shen Hegui glanced at him and said coolly, "Why aren't you going yet? Go quickly!"
Meeting his cold, deep blue vertical pupils, Lin Shoubai suddenly came to his senses: "Yes!"
If his white Persian cat could also become a spirit, would it be as beautiful as His Highness?
As dawn broke, Lu Wensheng's carriage stopped in a small rural town. She was about to order a bowl of wontons when she turned around and saw Lin Shoubai.
Upon seeing the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard early in the morning, Lu Wensheng was startled and hurriedly asked, "What major event has occurred?"
Is the fighting happening along the coast? Or is it the barbarians in the north causing trouble?
Lin Shoubai solemnly announced, "By order of His Highness the Crown Prince, summon Lu Wensheng, the Vice Minister of Rites, to the Zhaowu Hall for a meeting!"
Lu Wensheng: "?" Why is it Zhaowu Hall? Shouldn't it be Wenhua Hall?
Looking around at the crowd, Lu Wensheng swallowed his doubts, bid farewell to Zhang Chanyi who was enjoying his meal, and hurriedly returned to Yanjing with Lin Shoubai.
As the cicadas began to chirp louder, Lu Wensheng, exhausted from the galloping horse, was momentarily surprised when he stepped into the dark Zhaowu Hall.
"Your Highness?"
What's going on here? Has Shen Hegui suddenly been disfigured and is now unable to face the light of day?
"There is a silk ribbon by the door; cover your eyes with it." A deep male voice came from the inner hall.
Lu Wensheng looked back down and indeed saw a bright red ribbon.
She disliked the feeling of having her eyes covered, so she frowned and refused, saying, "I don't like walking in the dark. Can I not wear it?"
Shen Hegui said gently, "Don't be afraid, I won't let you fall."
She hesitated for a moment, then covered her eyes with the cool red silk. With her most important sight gone, her sense of smell suddenly became acute.
She smelled the fragrance of flowers coming from outside the palace, followed by a rich and delicate scent. The hot breath brushed against her neck, and then a soft and rich fragrance touched her lips.
Instinct compelled her to take a half-step back and turn her head to avoid it.
She hadn't yet been honest with Shen Hegui about her gender, and this intimacy, if suddenly exposed, might scare him.
“Your Highness, there is something I would like to tell you,” Lu Wensheng said.
"Shh, don't speak yet, let me take a good look at you." He pressed his long finger to her lips as she was about to speak. "I also have a few questions I want to ask you."
His knuckles slid slowly down her chin, lingering inch by inch along her neck. The cool touch lingered repeatedly, sending shivers down her spine. Lu Wensheng instinctively tried to back away, but his other hand firmly gripped her lower back.
A cool, melancholic voice reached my ears: "You've been in Yanjing for four years. Have you ever been moved by my face, even for a moment? It's still early before sunset. You can think about it slowly. There's no rush."
Shen Hegui’s tone was gentle and mild, but Lu Wensheng keenly sensed the turbulent undercurrents hidden within it.
She licked her slightly dry lips and began to carefully consider how to answer.
Being attracted to someone's face is nothing more than being a scoundrel who lusts after a woman's looks!
Has someone been badmouthing her to Shen Hegui again? She'll have to reveal her identity later, so she needs to say something nice to make Shen Hegui happy.
Lu Wensheng: "Your Highness is handsome, and everyone loves beauty, so it's certain. But what moves me even more is Your Highness's character! You are upright and honest, humble and open-minded, and you don't hold grudges when it comes to employing people!"
His high, straight nose pressed against her neck, and he probed her closely: "You've been by Shen Zhao's side for three whole years, but only for a little over three months by my side. In comparison, who do you prefer to be with?"
"Naturally, it's Your Highness," Lu Wensheng answered without hesitation.
She understood. The Embroidered Uniform Guard was Shen Hegui's man, so Shen Hegui must know that she went to see Shen Zhao. He was jealous now.
She needs to calm the person down first.
Thinking this, Lu Wensheng turned slightly to the side, raised his hand and gently touched the cool, soft surface, then tiptoed onto it.
In the past, Shen Hegui usually took the initiative, while she just played along and wished it would end quickly. So when it was really time to use her skills, she was completely out of her depth.
She was clumsy, awkward, and naive, yet incredibly alluring.
His sharp Adam's apple bobbed, and after a moment's hesitation, he went from passive to active. The wrinkles on his white robe gradually increased.
With complete darkness before my eyes, my sense of touch becomes extremely acute and unbearable.
A burning hot palm, scorching breath, and an undeniable sharp blade—an attack from three sides.
"Your Highness, I can't breathe." Panic gripped Lu Wensheng, who tried to find an excuse to escape and delay.
Having finally gotten a chance to catch her breath, she raised her hand to tear off the ribbon in front of her, but her hands were restrained.
The next second, a cold ribbon wrapped around his wrist, and Shen Hegui spoke in a hoarse voice: "Disobedient. Why did you release the snake to bite me in the first place?"
The topic jumped too far, and Lu Wensheng was stunned for a moment before realizing that Shen Hegui was asking about the little white snake from back then.
With the mindset that she couldn't have done it unless she was caught red-handed, Lu Wensheng denied it and changed the subject, saying, "What snake? To be honest, Your Highness, I did encounter a small white snake last night. It was quite good-looking, but it was too lewd! If you let it live in the legendary sacred mountains and beautiful waters for a few years, it would probably become a spirit and turn into a flower thief!"
Shen Hegui: "Heh."
So that's what he thought of him. No wonder I lost him.
Hearing the low laughter, Lu Wensheng inexplicably sensed danger.
Her lips twitched slightly, and she was about to persuade Shen Hegui to untie her when she felt her feet sink into the ground, and then her whole body sank into the soft bed.
Before I could react, my ankle fell into a warm palm, my shoes were gently removed, and then my socks were pulled away inch by inch.
“Lu Wensheng, do you think I don’t know that you released that snake? Since you admit that you were attracted to my face, it means that you have been coveting me from the very beginning. It’s just that you didn’t dare to let this covetousness take root, sprout, and grow stronger! Because you know that once you fall, you will be doomed.”
The wetness clung to the instep of her foot, winding its way down.
Too unbelievable, too shameful, Lu Wensheng desperately retreated, shouting, "I'm innocent! Your Highness!" She really didn't covet him!
Releasing his grip, Shen Hegui quietly watched as Lu Wensheng gradually retreated to his doom, shrinking into a corner.
Then, he moved.
The tent hooks swayed, the light-colored curtains fell, and then a tall figure covered the pitiful figure huddled in a ball.
The ribbon was torn off as desired, and she opened her eyes wide, but all she could see was pitch black darkness.
She had just opened her mouth when Shen Hegui's voice suddenly came from beside her ear: "Shh! Don't speak, I'll show you something."
Countless pale blue lights rushed into her eyes in an instant. A few seconds later, Lu Wensheng realized that it was a huge tail that filled the entire bed. Its end point was in front of her, and its starting point was Shen Hegui's waist and abdomen.
Lu Wensheng stared blankly, completely stunned!
What a huge snake!
The male lead has not only changed in person, but even the species has changed!
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