55. Seek
"I don't want to—"
"Being pregnant with someone else's child."
For a woman, when a peerless beauty sobs and asks for sex, no one can refuse.
But Yun Zhihe looked into his eyes silently for a long time, and wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes with her fingertips.
Then Mo Bei's eyes trembled slightly, with a hint of pain.
"……no."
She lowered her eyes. "I'm sorry."
For her, it meant letting an illegitimate daughter go, defiling a man's innocence, and deepening her helplessness.
She must not understand love, desire, or be tainted by the world.
She is the moon in the clouds, a fairy in the sky, but someone wants to pull her down.
Yun Zhihe's eyelashes trembled slightly, but he still said in a low, hoarse voice, "I'm sorry."
Mo Beise paused, tilted his head slightly, and leaned his cheek against her palm, feeling extremely warm.
He closed his eyes, heard Yun Zhihe's answer, and said no more.
The atmosphere between the two was particularly silent, and when the moonlight was covered by layers of dark clouds, the light slowly faded away.
She was especially beautiful in the dim candlelight.
After waiting for a long time, Mo Beise spoke softly.
"...Then Madam Yun can go back."
Yun Zhihe didn't know what the mood in Mobei was like tonight, so he turned around to leave, but he was grabbed by the corner of his clothes again. He heard his voice was hoarse with a slight cry.
“…I will get you.”
"Someday."
Look, there are still people who want to pull her down into the world.
His words rang out in the quiet night, like the tinkling of jade stones, echoing in her ears.
Yun Zhihe was stunned, and then said "hmm" softly. Mo Beise loosened the corner of his clothes and watched her leave calmly.
This night was not peaceful. Xuanyuan had a nightmare. He dreamed that he was diving into the water to catch the moon. He was trying to fill the water with a bamboo basket and fell into the water. The deep water pressed down on his chest.
A nightmare.
Mo Beise sat by the bed for a long time, waiting for the clouds to dissipate and the moonlight to shine on his profile from the window, until the sky gradually brightened.
He did not look for other women. His fingertips gently stroked his lower abdomen, silently waiting for the effect of the medicine to wear off, and closed his eyes to hide the vast ocean of lust.
Yun Zhihe didn't know how happy she was. Perhaps she felt a little flutter in her heart when she hugged Xuanyuan Ying, but it was shattered when he murmured "moon".
She almost didn't sleep all night. After attending the morning court the next day, she faced Xuanyuan's complicated gaze with a normal expression, but dodged his temptation.
As soon as the court was about to begin, Cui Mingyu invited her to a chrysanthemum viewing banquet, which was hosted by the eldest prince. He was a man of few words and had not appeared in public for a long time since his return.
Cui Mingyu muttered, "I heard that there are many precious flower species in this chrysanthemum viewing banquet. They were collected by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince from the border areas and are cared for by special people. They bloomed particularly beautifully."
Yun Zhihe nodded.
He looked at Yuanzi Luo, who was also going to go with the carriage, with some doubt.
She was born in the frontier, and was introduced by Qin Duan to join the army of Cheng Guomu, becoming a brilliant young official.
It has always been the case that Qin Duan and Queen Mother Cheng are not on good terms. So what if they let Yuan Ziluo waver between them?
Yun Zhihe concealed his thoughts.
The guests invited to this chrysanthemum viewing banquet were men and women of marriageable age and high-ranking officials, which had a certain meaning of matchmaking.
"I heard you're getting married?"
"……Um."
Cui Mingyu smiled and said with some experience, "If it's a legitimate husband, the son of a wealthy family should be chosen. He is virtuous and kind, so that the harem will be peaceful. The charming young man can be a maid."
"You can pamper me, young man, but don't overdo it. If you let him ride on the head of the master husband, a fight between men will inevitably break out..." She paused and shrugged, "Being caught between two men is really a headache."
"Also, and..." Her eyes lit up for a moment, "Don't despise that Zhengfu who is bland and boring."
"The lust forced out between men under the bed is the best..."
"……stop."
Yun Zhihe interrupted her growing excitement.
By the way, Cui Mingyu had obviously heard the rumors about the two of them. At this time, he looked Yun Zhihe up and down and narrowed his eyes.
"It's always like this when I discuss men with you. Are you really, really a bitch—"
"no."
Before she could finish, Yun Zhihe denied it and sighed softly.
"This rumor is just groundless, don't take it seriously."
Cui Mingyu stretched lazily, "It doesn't matter whether I care or not, it just depends on what others think."
Just as she was about to get off the carriage, Cui Mingyu said, "Tsk." and chuckled softly, "If Madam Yun gets off the carriage... the other women won't have a chance."
After all, this chrysanthemum viewing banquet is just a party for women and men who are attracted to each other.
It was a rare occasion for the eldest prince to hold such a chrysanthemum-viewing banquet, and everyone gave him enough face by dressing up in their best. The officials brought their unmarried sons who were dressed up in finery, and the noble ladies in the capital were all dressed in a formal manner.
Cui Mingyu didn't have much intention of finding a man. She had many beautiful concubines in her mansion, and she participated in the chrysanthemum viewing banquet just to give face to the eldest prince.
As soon as he stepped into the garden, Qin Duan was in the middle, dressed in elegant clothes, wrapped in fox fur, and looking aloof from the world. He smiled brightly and talked with the officials around him.
Yun Zhihe paused, lowered his eyes and sat down.
Yuanzi Luo's gaze only fell on Qin Duan for a moment, and he turned around and sat down calmly, as if he had no contact with him at all.
The chrysanthemum viewing banquet began slowly. Flowers were everywhere, with a faint fragrance, and some people began to compliment.
An official smiled softly.
"These flower seeds brought from the frontier smell especially sweet. Your Highness the Crown Prince truly has a discerning eye for gems."
Qin Duan raised his hand, covered his lips with his sleeve, revealing his beautiful curved eyes.
"It was just a bit of interest in cultivating flowers at the time, and growing this flower was just a coincidence."
Xuanyuan He on the side pursed his lips, lowered his eyes and fiddled with the wine jug in his hand. When he heard Qin Duan's answer, he seemed to sneer subtly.
He rarely attends banquets. As the crown prince of a country, he usually focuses on his studies.
Qin Zhize arrived late. The two whippings on his back were not serious injuries but they kept him in bed for several days. He was helped to sit down by Chunya beside him. His back was straight but looked a little unnatural.
But she was arranged to sit next to Wen Yanhe. The two looked at each other, then looked away without leaving a trace, without saying a word.
The atmosphere was particularly condensed.
But when Qin Zhi picked up the teacup to drink tea, he inadvertently looked up at Yun Zhihe, and when their eyes met, he quickly looked away.
All the fruits and dishes were served, and the performance began. The musicians played and sang, and their soft and melodious voices filled the audience with great interest.
Halfway through the banquet, some people began to get up to enjoy the flowers and the scenery. The eldest prince's mansion was elegant and exquisite, accompanied by clusters of flowers, it really looked like a paradise on earth.
Yun Zhihe stood up and left to relax, while Cui Mingyu sat in his seat and looked up lazily at the actors singing on the stage.
She took a deep breath, avoided the young man's welcoming footsteps and hesitant eyes, and left to a place with fewer people, avoiding his sight.
It was also a way to sort out his thoughts. Yun Zhihe looked at the autumn flowers around him along the way, and lamented that autumn was withering, but Qin Duan was able to get such rare and precious flowers and chrysanthemums.
She slowly relaxed, feeling the cool and refreshing autumn breeze. The cold wind accompanied by the fragrance of flowers had a unique flavor.
Before I had taken a few steps, I heard the sound of an argument.
"I'm not worthy of you, so you are? What a big mouth!"
"His Highness the Second Prince's injuries haven't healed yet. Don't let your temper cause the wound to split open."
"you--"
Yun Zhihe paused, the corners of his lips twitching slightly.
It’s…these two again.
She moved her feet lightly, wanting to leave without leaving a trace, but was suddenly stopped and shuddered with fear.
"Yun Zhihe——"
Two clear male voices overlapped, one was Wen Yanhe... and the other was Qin Zhi.
Yun Zhihe sighed lightly and slowly turned her head to see two figures, one red and one blue, confronting each other. The moment Qin Zhi saw her, his eyes turned red and he slowly walked over.
Then he walked up to her, his voice low and hoarse.
"My...back hurts."
Wen Yanhe paused, narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Qin Zhi with some displeasure.
Yun Zhihe thought for a moment, "It's cold in autumn, and His Highness the Second Prince's injuries haven't healed yet, so it's best for him to go back and rest early."
Qin Zhi glanced at Wen Yanhe with a hint of provocation in his eyes.
It was just a long-lasting, male hatred. The two of them had a conflict while eating, and they met here to argue with each other, neither of them giving in. It was time again -
The question of whether it is suitable or not.
It was about Yun Zhihe's recent marriage. Qin Zhi mocked Wen Yanhe for being unqualified, and Wen Yanhe mocked him for being vulgar and violent...
Yun Zhihe witnessed this weird scene of confrontation between the two people every time. She was helpless and could only speak to fool them.
"Madam Yun is right. The Second Prince's injuries haven't healed yet. It would be better for him to go back and rest early."
Wen Yanhe chuckled, and his words meant to tell him to get out of here quickly.
Qin Zhi was not stupid, so he naturally heard it. He pursed his lips, suppressed his temper, and looked at Yun Zhihe with shyness.
"Yun Zhihe, I, this prince... the Black Panther in my palace..."
Before he could finish, Wen Yanhe interrupted him.
"...Why not go see the white fox in the Wen Mansion? It's so clever and charming."
The two of them exchanged sharp words. Yun Zhihe pursed his lips and forced a smile, "Well... I've been busy at court these days, so I'm afraid I won't have much time for the appointment, so I won't go..."
"Since you are busy, Madam Yun, please go to my mansion and relax on the way. The Yun and Wen mansions are only separated by a wall, which is convenient."
Before Yun Zhihe finished speaking, Wen Yanhe spoke with a smile, and Qin Zhi's expression turned cold.
"Master Wen, it was this prince who invited me first. You act like someone eager to welcome me..."
He pursed his lips and chuckled, his brows provocatively showing a slight pause, not saying the next word immediately.
"——Waiter."
Wen Yanhe understood what he meant. What Qin Zhi wanted to say was, "Prostitutes who are eager to welcome guests"
In order to avoid a complete breakdown, and considering Yun Zhihe's presence, he said, "It's just the waiter."
How could he, a young master from a wealthy family, be treated so sarcastic and viciously by Qin Zhi?
Wen Yanhe's calm smile disappeared from her face. She faced Qin Zhi and the two began arguing again.
Yun Zhihe looked at the chaotic scene and knew that this was his chance to escape, so he quickly turned around and left. He walked quickly and could still hear the two people arguing in the distance, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
“Hmm—”
Just as she was relieved, she was suddenly bumped into again.
The warm bodies collided, and the man groaned softly and pleasantly.
Yun Zhihe paused and looked up.
Qin Duan pursed his lips as if complaining in pain, looked at her with a hint of red at the corners of his eyes, and spoke in a hoarse voice.
"Why are you walking so fast? It seems like you're in a hurry to hide from people."
He sighed softly, crooked his eyes, lowered his head and reached out his hand. His long, bony fingers touched Yun Zhihe's cheek, and his fingertips tucked her hair behind her ear.
"You are already a lady, how can you be so reckless?"
His voice was low and hoarse, with a drawn-out ending, filled with helpless doting.
Rulan's breath blew on her face, and the man's elegant and refreshing fragrance was particularly pleasant.
Yun Zhihe heard his voice and raised his eyes to look at him, but suddenly saw a black figure behind him quickly leaving.
Her pupils constricted, and she wanted to see clearly, but Qin Duan blocked her view by moving sideways calmly.
His face was calm and his voice was still low and gentle.
"What's wrong? You haven't seen your brother in recent days, do you miss him?"
Yun Zhihe said nothing. When he looked again, the figure had already left.
She lowered her eyes, frowned, and ignored Qin Duan's words.
Qin Duan didn't care about her response. His eyes darkened for a moment, then he raised his eyes and was about to say something. He seemed to see something, then paused and suddenly pulled her aside.
A large and slender hand covered Yun Zhihe's lips.
“Hmm—”
Yun Zhihe obviously didn't react to what was happening. She forgot to resist for a moment and let Qin Duan cover her lips with a dazed expression.
They both hid behind the tree. Qin Duan's body was warm and hot. He hugged her from behind, and covered her lips with his slender and slightly cool hands to convey the coolness.
Qin Duan lowered his head, his hair tangled with Yun Zhihe's and fell on her shoulders. His breathing also intertwined, and his voice was low and hoarse with lingering teasing.
"Shh-"
The empty voice is elongated and is a low sound in the larynx.
"Are you dodging those two gentlemen?"
Qin Duan looked into the distance with interest.
She followed Qin Duan's gaze and saw Qin Zhi and Wen Yanhe, who were obviously looking for Yun Zhihe.
Yun Zhihe paused, knowing that the winner between the two had not been decided and he wanted to ask her for justice, and also had some thoughts of hiding, so she let him hug her, hid behind the tree, and felt the heat from his body.
"Not to be found, are you?"
"hide and seek?"
He was still covering Yun Zhihe's lips, his voice soft and slow.
Yun Zhihe remained silent, which was considered as his agreement.
Besides, her mouth was covered and she couldn't speak.
At this moment, a huge commotion was heard in the distance. A short while later, a servant came into the forest, shouting "Your Highness the Crown Prince..."
"Your Highness the Crown Prince! Where are you?!"
"Your Highness—"
…
Yun Zhihe paused, obviously hearing the servants' shouts. He thought something big had happened and tried to break free from his grip to speak.
Suddenly his voice came in my ear again, and his lips seemed to touch the tip of my ear.
"Shh..."
"It's hide and seek, isn't it?"
She was suddenly stunned, and the softness of the tip of her ear was particularly trembling.
Yun Zhihe couldn't see Qin Duan's expression, but he could feel that he was smiling at this moment. His eyes were dim under the cover of his hair, and the corners of his lips were slightly raised as he looked at the figures of his servants who were looking for him in the distance.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
After a while, the servants found this place and were quite surprised to see Qin Duan. They seemed to have thought of something and became even more flustered.
"Your Highness! For some unknown reason, a group of young men fell into the water in the backyard, and the guards are trying to rescue them! The crowd is in a panic. Please go back and take charge of the situation—!"
Qin Duan did not answer the servant's words, and did not even show any expression, still with a smile on the corner of his lips.
The servants were puzzled by his indifference and were in a panic. "Your Highness... you, the backyard..."
Qin Duan did not speak. Instead, he looked at Yun Zhihe, whose mouth was covered by his hand in his arms. He lowered his eyes to look at her with regret, his voice slightly lost and teasing.
“Really…”
Each word was pronounced with emphasis, in a low, magnetic voice, and extremely gentle.
"——The hide-and-seek game has been discovered."
The author has something to say:
Qin Duan, so crazy
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