Chapter 225 Beauty's Schemes (28) - Under the Intoxicating Incense
After checking and finding no problems, Ning Shu took a handkerchief, dipped it in the water from the basin on the stand, and began to wipe the little golden tiger.
The water was leftover from her morning washing routine. She felt that using it to wipe the little golden tiger was a way of showing respect to Prince Rui.
After all, she contributed both money and effort.
After cleaning it up, I found a new cloth to wrap the little golden tiger in, and prepared to go out to find Prince Rui.
As soon as she opened the door, she saw the housekeeper standing there, raising his hand as if to knock.
"Butler, what brings you here?"
The steward breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the man return: "The Prince summons you."
What a coincidence? She just happened to be looking for him too.
Prince Rui was drinking alone in the main hall. He was in a bad mood tonight because of the news brought back by his secret guards.
The guards reported Ning Shu's whereabouts over the past two days.
After hearing that Ning Shu had given most of his silver to a man named Tuya after leaving the Dali Temple, it was unclear what his motives were.
Today, she even went to see a house with the matchmaker and bought wedding items. In such a rush, she didn't even sew her own wedding dress but instead used a ready-made one.
Every move she made was a silent indication that she wanted to elope with someone else.
Although she wasn't a maidservant sold into servitude by the Prince's mansion, she had been under the Prince's protection for many years. How could she possibly want to secretly pledge her life to him?
Thinking of this possibility, his eyes darkened, like a deep, dark abyss, calm on the surface but turbulent beneath.
Ning Shu followed the steward to the main hall and found that this was a place she had never been before. She felt that the Prince's mansion was very large.
Prince Rui's courtyard was even more luxurious.
The corridors wind and turn, with carved beams and painted rafters. The candlelight inside shines through the exquisite window lattices onto the stone steps, creating an atmosphere that is both beautiful and mysterious.
She had seen many ancient buildings while traveling, but she had never seen ancient buildings at night before, since no tourist attractions are open late at night.
If the timing weren't so bad, she would have liked to stop and admire it for a while, but the heavy object in her hand told her that she had to take care of her business first.
The steward went in first to report: "Your Highness, Miss Ruyi has arrived."
Prince Rui instructed his maid to continue pouring him wine, his voice hoarse: "Let her in."
The butler went out and let Ning Shu in.
As soon as Ning Shu entered, she saw Prince Rui drinking again, and several black lines appeared on her forehead.
Why are you drinking again?
He's a player, right? Where are his teammates?
The dungeon is almost over, doesn't he have any quests left?
Ning Shu was puzzled, but quickly composed herself and bowed to Prince Rui. Only after she finished bowing did she notice that there were two maids standing next to Prince Rui.
One person was responsible for pouring the wine, and the other was responsible for fanning him.
There are still two people standing there, how is she supposed to bribe them?
Although she had no experience, she knew that bribery was something that couldn't be done openly, let alone in public.
She was conflicted; should she pretend they didn't exist?
But what should she say if there are outsiders present?
Just as they were struggling with this, they heard Prince Rui order the two maids, "You two, get out of here."
Ning Shu looked at the two people and thought she should leave as soon as possible.
Before leaving, one of the maids quietly opened the lid of an incense burner next to Prince Rui, lit the incense inside with a tinderbox, and then closed the lid before leaving.
Ning Shu's gaze followed the two maids, and she was delighted when she saw them leave and thoughtfully close the door behind them.
Finally, only the two of them are left. It's truly a stroke of luck for her!
Prince Rui noticed that she kept staring at the two maids and never even glanced at him, and said with some displeasure, "Come here and pour me some wine."
Ning Shu quickly stepped forward, and when she got to his side, she suddenly realized that the object in her arms was in the way.
She observed Prince Rui's expression, quietly placed the little golden tiger on the ground, and then had a free hand to pour him wine.
Prince Rui downed the wine she poured in one gulp, gestured for her to continue, and then asked, "What have you been busy with these past two days?"
Ning Shu didn't expect him to bring up this topic, so she quickly replied, "I went to help Lord Cui. Yin Xinyue's case has run into big trouble."
What followed was her long, rambling monologue, describing the situation as extremely tragic.
After he finished speaking, he realized that Prince Rui was ignoring him.
She was standing next to Prince Rui, and from her angle she couldn't see his face, so she didn't notice how his expression darkened as he listened to her.
Does he think I'm telling him a story to liven things up?
That won't do. We need to get down to business quickly, or tonight will be wasted if he gets drunk.
Ning Shu was a little anxious. Thinking that one should have the right attitude when asking for help, he immediately knelt down before Prince Rui.
With a thud, Prince Rui turned around in confusion and found Ning Shu kneeling on the ground.
Ha, could she be asking me to let her be with another man?
Prince Rui suddenly had this thought and let out a cold laugh.
Ning Shu began her performance: "Your Highness, please do justice for me, I..."
She got stuck at the crucial moment; what was she trying to say?
Why do I feel a little dizzy and confused?
Ning Shu shook his head and continued, "Your Highness, Yin Xinyue may be innocent."
Could you go and tell the Dali Temple not to close the case tomorrow and to give Lord Cui more time?
Lord Cui will surely find out the truth and clear Yin Xinyue's name. Besides, Lord Cui is very diligent and conscientious..."
Ning Shu felt something was wrong with her body; she had felt dizzy earlier and now her body was a little hot.
She couldn't help but tug at her clothes, trying to cool herself down, her mind still racing, wondering where she had left off.
Oh, speaking of Lord Cui... what was it again?
Prince Rui was already annoyed by her constant mentioning of Cui Zeyu and was about to snap at her and tell her to shut up.
Suddenly, I felt a bit hot and couldn't help but tug at my clothes.
His gaze suddenly fixed on Ning Shu's snow-white neck, which was exposed after she pulled open her shirt. He felt his breath catch in his throat and his brain throb with heat.
Just then, Ning Shu bent down to pick up something from the ground, and because of this movement, the open collar of her clothes revealed her undergarments, a large expanse of snow-white skin was presented to him.
He felt all the blood rushing to one spot, clamoring to vent something. His eyes began to redden, and he reached out towards Ning Shu...
Ning Shu felt that her brain wasn't working properly, and she had forgotten all the words she had prepared to persuade Prince Rui.
However, she still had some sense of reason. She felt that talking too much was not as good as getting down to business. She was going to give Prince Rui a little golden tiger!
So she bent down, picked up the bundle that was on the ground, and placed it on the table.
Just as she opened the book to show Prince Rui, she felt a dark shadow approaching her.
It was Prince Rui's hand, its knuckles clearly visible, that appeared before her eyes, then grabbed her chin and lifted it up.
Huh? Ning Shu's brain was slow to react at this moment. Before she could react, she noticed that Prince Rui's face had suddenly loomed large in front of her.
Then, I felt something cool and soft touch my lips...
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