Chapter 64 You're Crazy! You Kiss All Men
A look of shock crossed her eyes. Her beautiful eyes widened suddenly, her pupils contracted, and her lips trembled slightly.
When something is too unbelievable, people often find it difficult to believe it immediately. They subconsciously try to escape and deceive themselves, hoping that when they wake up, everything will be the same as before.
Lu Wensheng was no exception.
Her slender fingers rested lightly on the spot where Shen Hegui had kissed her, her fingertips trembling slightly.
It's a coincidence, it must be a coincidence! Shen Hegui just accidentally bumped into her, it's all because she's too short, not even 1.8 meters tall! That must be it!
Seeing Lu Wensheng standing there with her lips trembling, Shen Hegui assumed she was just stunned from joy, since this was the first time he had responded to Lu Wensheng while she was sober.
Thinking this, he leaned down and kissed her forehead again, his words full of pleasure and intimacy: "This place is too dangerous for you. I'll take you away first. Don't worry, the losses are all under my control."
The warmth was fleeting, followed by a momentary touch. Then, calloused knuckles gradually wedged into her fingers, their ten fingers interlocking tightly. A scorching heat burst forth from their clasped palms, growing upwards like vines, entangling her and rendering her unable to think.
My heart pounded like a drum, leaving only a piercing buzzing in my ears. The scene unfolded before my eyes, everything transformed into a black-and-white, slow-motion silent film.
She saw Lin Shoubai directing his soldiers to bring in a large amount of sand, cotton quilts, and cotton clothes, and then Shen Hegui explained something to him.
Officials in charge of granaries and grain transport stood cautiously to one side, like lambs to the slaughter, not daring to breathe. Behind them, black smoke billowed and flames soared into the sky.
Her long, fine eyelashes trembled, a belated panic rising within her.
With so many people present, don't they think it's inappropriate for the Crown Prince to be holding hands with a fellow official? Or do they all know that Shen Hegui has feelings for her?
When exactly did it start? Why was there no warning at all?
She was in a panic, and the more she tried to sort things out, the more chaotic her mind became.
Noticing the stickiness on his palm, Shen Hegui smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, it's just some hot oil that's been splashed on. Cover it with sand and it will be extinguished soon."
Lu Wensheng moved his lips, wanting to ask himself, but found that his throat seemed to be blocked, and he completely lost his voice.
A familiar, delicate fragrance enveloped her, and she could only watch helplessly as Shen Hegui used his sleeve to dampen a little water and carefully wiped away the glistening sweat from her palms. The coolness as it touched her palms sent shivers down her spine.
Immediately, the cool sleeve of her dress touched her cheek, as if she were a fragile, rare treasure.
What were the consequences of having a homosexual relationship with an emperor in history?
Dong Xian committed suicide, Han Yan was ordered to die by the Empress Dowager, Deng Tong was dismissed from his post and his property was confiscated; he starved to death on the street...
Lu Wensheng shuddered uncontrollably.
She should hide both her handsome face and her gender! Shen Hegui is as bright as the moon and holds a high position; what kind of handsome men and beautiful women hasn't he seen? How could he be bewitched by her face?!
Yes, seduction!
The instigation was only temporary; it's best to talk things out! At worst, she can quit! She can leave! It's just a pity; she was just planning to get a good job and build a great career!
Forcing herself to remain calm, she nodded and forced out a few words: "I'll go outside and wait for Your Highness."
Prioritize important matters; let's wait until Shen Hegui has dealt with the fire at the granary before making any further decisions.
Shen Hegui smiled indulgently and then straightened Lu Wensheng's fiery red hair ribbon.
"Okay." She was too obedient and shy, and didn't even dare to look at him.
Lin Shoubai strode over and handed a few pieces of pottery jar wrapped in a handkerchief to Shen Hegui, who was staring intently at Lu Wensheng's back.
"Your Highness, the fire is under control. I found several pieces of wine jars that were not burned by the fire by the water. They not only smelled of kerosene but also of osmanthus."
Shen Hegui reached out and took it, sniffing it closely for a moment before his smile vanished instantly: "How is the palace? Has that old codger been taken away yet?"
Osmanthus wine, something Shen Zhao likes. Is he using this incident to issue a challenge? How childish as ever!
Lin Shoubai said in a low voice, "As Your Highness predicted, the fire spread. You mobilized troops to fight the fire, and they immediately began to act. Half an hour ago, His Majesty was taken away. Should our men follow him or kill him directly?"
"Follow." Shen Hegui said succinctly.
Lin Shoubai was somewhat worried: "Tonight, the city gates are wide open, like releasing a tiger back into the mountains. I'm afraid this will be detrimental to Your Highness."
Shen Hegui sneered, "Fortune and misfortune are intertwined; excessive joy leads to sorrow. Shen Rui stole what was mine, so naturally I have to find a way to take it back! Shoubai, we grew up together since childhood, you know all my secrets, so what do you think I am?"
Lin Shoubai's grip on the knife tightened slightly. After a long moment of astonishment, he managed to utter a single word with difficulty: "...Snake?"
"Ha!" Shen Hegui sneered, then said sadly, "Never mind, quickly prepare a flower boat and wine and food, and let Lu Wensheng wait for me on the flower boat."
"Yes." Ever since you went to the imperial mausoleum, Your Highness has become increasingly difficult to understand.
The night returned to its original colors, and the last wisp of smoke was dispersed by the silt soaked in the icy river water.
The small boat bobbed back and forth with the current. The night wind was heavy, and Lu Wensheng suddenly felt a chill on his arms, so he couldn't help but rub them back and forth a couple of times.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." The outer robe, still warm from her body, was draped over her shoulders by Shen Hegui.
"Fortunately, His Highness arrived earlier than I expected. The granary was on fire. After dealing with the surface fire, we need to prevent smoldering. At the same time, we need to arrange for people to remove the water, ash, burned debris, and unusable grain, all while ensuring the safety of the personnel..."
"Are you nervous?" Shen Hegui interrupted Lu Wensheng, his eyes fixed on her tense face. "Or are you a little angry?"
He waved for the Imperial Guards to start rowing, and then reassured them, "There's still half an hour until midnight. Row faster so we can make it to the Magpie Bridge together."
Her palms were once again filled with a sticky feeling. Even though Shen Hegui was smiling and speaking softly, she still felt like she couldn't breathe, and her teeth even started chattering.
"I...I'm not angry." How could she dare?
Sitting alone on the boat just now, she pondered for a long time and felt that it was the mission's fault. Her first mission was to express physical attraction, but her mouth got out of control and she ended up confessing and flirting with Shen Hegui.
Later, when she was attacked in the rain, she again risked her life to save Shen Hegui. Then, when she was drunk, she said sweet nothings, and not just one sentence. In the end, she also bears some responsibility for Shen Hegui's turning gay.
Lu Wensheng took a deep breath and used all his strength to steady his voice as his gaze fell on Shen Hegui's cup-holding hand: "Your Highness, to be honest, I do not want to be gay with you. I will be getting married in March."
She placed the wedding invitation, which she had touched several times, on the table and gently pushed it to Shen Hegui. "Yingniang and I met when we were young and our love is deep. I will marry no one but her in this life. Your Highness is very good, but I am ugly and only have a good appearance. I am really not worthy to be with Your Highness."
The moment she uttered the words she had prepared, the expected relief did not come. Instead, a heavier weight pressed down on her chest, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.
The air inside the cabin seemed to have frozen, and the gentleness in Shen Hegui's eyes shattered, replaced by a chilling cold.
The knuckles gripping the teacup turned bluish-white from excessive force, and then the teacup shattered with a dull thud, splashing warm water everywhere and completely obscuring the character for "marriage".
His face was filled with disbelief. "Marrying a woman? Not wanting to be gay? Deeply in love? Determined to marry no one but her?"
He suddenly stood up, his tall figure looming over Lu Wensheng with overwhelming pressure, completely enveloping him in his shadow.
His large, calloused hand grabbed the wedding invitation, the veins on the back of his hand bulging: "What did you mean by what you just said?"
Then, as if realizing something, he suppressed his anger and said, "Has someone threatened you? Who is it? Don't be afraid! Tell me who they are, and I have the ability to deal with them!"
“Your Highness!” Lu Wensheng’s voice was soft but clear, “No one is threatening me.”
The boat, which had reached the middle of the river, stopped at some point. A gust of wind came and made the light gauze flutter wildly, casting shadowy shapes.
With a "whoosh," the candle flame, which had been carefully protected by the lampshade, went out for some unknown reason.
Despite the sudden darkness, Lu Wensheng removed the outer robe that Shen Hegui had draped over her shoulder and placed it aside. She then said a few words that were enough to overwhelm Shen Hegui's reason: "I decided to marry him myself. From beginning to end, I have only ever felt loyalty to Your Highness as a subject, nothing more!"
The river wind grew stronger, causing the lanterns at the bow of the boat to sway violently. The flickering light swept across Shen Hegui's face, obscuring his expression and suggesting an impending storm.
"The duty between ruler and subject, nothing more? Lu Wensheng, do you dare say you have no affection for me whatsoever? Didn't you say that you could make someone's heart flutter every time you met them?"
"And then there are those who sneak into your room at the city gates, secretly switching things out and trying to send you warm clothes? And recently, when I asked you whether you preferred to be on top or bottom in bed, you were overjoyed and said either way!"
The wedding invitations were crushed to pieces by Shen Hegui, scattering gold paper scraps all over the ground. He grabbed Lu Wensheng's chin and approached with a sense of oppression: "I'll give you one more chance. Say what you just said again!"
Lu Wensheng moved her lips, but when she met his eyes, which were red with anger, she didn't dare to say a word.
So Shen Hegui had fallen for her so early on! But back then, she was clearly humiliating and teasing him! How can this be explained? There's no way to explain it!
If she insists on explaining, Shen Hegui will probably be so angry that he'll smother her on the spot! The more she says, the more mistakes she'll make; it's better to remain silent.
"Very good! Excellent!" Seeing her remain silent, Shen Hegui laughed in exasperation. "I gave you a chance, but you didn't cherish it!"
The last two lanterns were knocked down by the teacup, and the small table in front of Shen Hegui was overturned into the river by his palm.
Suddenly, darkness fell before her eyes, and she was restrained by a powerful force. Before Lu Wensheng could even cry out, a scorching aura assaulted her senses, carrying an overwhelming and resolute ruthlessness.
All struggles were forcibly suppressed, and breaths were completely robbed.
In her panic, she bit his lower lip with all her might, forcing him to stop. "Shen Hegui, you're crazy... You kiss all men... Mmm..."
Shen Hegui chuckled softly, gently nuzzling Lu Wensheng's face with the tip of his nose, and whispered in his ear, "Crazy? Is this what you call crazy?"
He gripped the back of her head tightly, his smile widening, his tone enigmatic and chilling: "I not only want to kiss you, I want you too! From head to toe, from body to soul, you will all belong to me! Lu Wensheng, if I were you, I would shut up."
She swallowed hard, her saliva mingling with the fragrance of the wine, and tried her best to open her eyes wide to see Shen Hegui clearly, but she only got a blurry outline.
In the darkness, panic, fear, regret and other emotions surged into her heart, silently eroding her reason. She lost her composure and spoke recklessly, once again angering Shen Hegui.
"I don't like Your Highness, I only love Yingniang. Forced love is never sweet, and even if we were in bed together, I wouldn't be able to get an erection!"
Shen Hegui forcefully lifted Lu Wensheng's head, his wide pupils swirling with a terrifying darkness: "It's alright, as long as I can get an erection."
With a sense of plunder and punishment, he pressed down on her heavily, showing no tenderness whatsoever.
Lu Wensheng's hazy gaze fell on the indistinct gauze curtain. He tried with all his might to push Shen Hegui away, but found him as heavy as a boulder, not moving an inch.
Her strength was gradually exhausted in the repeated struggles and resistance. The oxygen in her chest cavity was not enough to sustain her survival. Her whole body went limp, and her mind went blank and confused for a short time.
Shen Hegui had been waiting for this moment.
Her thin, cool lips moved down, and her sharp, venomous fangs pierced the delicate, warm skin beneath them. The icy venom mixed with the blood between her teeth and surged into her flesh.
The snake venom, which had been restraining the Gu poison, was instantly neutralized, and the balance was abruptly broken.
Lu Wensheng took deep breaths of oxygen, and for no reason felt a bit hot in his body. Before he could even feel it, it receded suddenly like a tide, leaving no trace. A sluggish soreness came from the side of his neck, accompanied by a slightly chilling pain.
"Your Highness." Lu Wensheng took a couple of breaths, trying to keep his tone steady, and tried to negotiate, "Could you let me go first? My neck seems to be twisted."
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Author's Note: Hope this passes? I didn't write anything. [Please!]
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