Chapter 315 Don’t let them prepare for this in vain
After a fierce battle, Rong Huan stood up and got out of bed. The hanging moon-white gauze skirt instantly covered her originally exposed skin, as if nothing had happened.
She walked towards the bathroom, closed the door, and could no longer see a trace of it.
Already accustomed to her ruthless withdrawal, the Second Prince rubbed his shoulder, which had just been bitten by her, and walked to the bathroom door. He leaned against the doorpost and asked, "I did everything you asked that day, and this is how you repay me?"
"Is it worth asking for something in return just for being in Su Rui's presence?" the voice inside asked with a smile.
It's really not worth the trip.
Even now, the Second Prince still didn't understand why Rong Huan asked him to do that. What good would it do if he just stayed there honestly for half a day, said a few words to Su Rui when leaving the table, and walked past her?
But he felt that Rong Huan would not do anything useless.
What's more, she has always cared about Su Rui, even more than Yun Ji, so this matter will not be so simple.
"Isn't it worth it?" the second prince asked.
There was silence inside, followed by a splash from the water.
The door was opened, and Rong Huan changed back into her usual black dress, with her long hair loose. She walked to the desk, picked up a pen and wrote something on the paper.
Before the Second Prince came up to him, he stopped writing, looked at him and asked, "Is this reward enough?"
The Second Prince picked up the paper with suspicion. The moment he turned around to read the words clearly, his pupils trembled, and he looked at Rong Huan in disbelief. "Are you... serious about this? Where did you get this information?"
"You'll know if you try it." Rong Huan raised her eyebrows.
Give him what he wants, whether he dares to verify it or not is his business.
Holding the paper with wet ink in his hand tightly, the Second Prince felt the balance in his heart going up and down.
If what Rong Huan wrote was true, then he could use it to control these important officials and break free from his current constraints. However, if he took this step, Queen Lin would definitely know that he was out of control. This alone would not be enough to compete with the Lin family, unless...
"Let's give it a try." Holding the paper tightly in his hand, the second prince turned around, grabbed his coat from the hanger, and left in the night.
Rong Huan sneered and yawned as she walked towards the made bed. She asked Huai Shuang, "Still no movement from Prince Yong's Mansion?"
"No."
"You're so patient." Concubine Su was more composed than she had imagined. "Then take a few days off and watch the show."
…
Prince Yong's Mansion.
Everything remains the same.
Yun Ji returned to Yanzhou on the second day after the Hundred Days Banquet of the Gold and Silver Groups. Su Rui needed to sort out the gifts sent at the banquet, record them separately and store them separately to avoid mistakes in future interpersonal interactions.
But there were so many people and so many gifts, and it was no easy task to categorize and verify them one by one. Su Rui worked for four or five days and there was still only a small part left, which made people's eyes sore.
I took a sip of tea and closed my eyes to relax.
Because she had her eyes closed, she didn't see Luo'e winking at Xiaoru outside the door. Xiaoru gestured to the other side, and then she heard footsteps running towards this side.
Su Rui opened her eyes in confusion, and Tang Yuli and Liuli had already rushed in.
"The young lady heard that there was an autumn boat on Chengming Lake and insisted on going. I refused, so I came to find you, my concubine." Liuli explained helplessly.
"Let's go on a boat trip and see the scenery. Ruirui, let's go." Tang Yuli gestured with his hands, but his movements were a little stiff.
"It's late autumn now, and the boat trip is too cold. Let's not go." Su Rui waved her hands unwillingly.
Tang Yuli was stunned for a moment, then looked at Liuli, who immediately agreed, "Yes, it's too cold. You'll need to wear a cloak. Let's not go."
"Cloak! Wear a cloak, you won't be cold." Thinking of something, Tang Yuli said a few words firmly, looking at Su Rui with bright eyes, expectantly.
"The autumn boat only sails once a year, and the red maples on both sides of the river are at their peak color. You've been looking at the lists for a few days. Why don't you go out and see the scenery to relieve your tired eyes?" Luo E had already reached out and put away all the lists and books on the table while persuading her.
Seeing that these two people were determined to drag her out today, Su Rui didn't want to let them prepare for this in vain. She stood up and played along, saying, "Okay, then I'll go swimming in the lake with you."
When they heard Su Rui agreed, they were all overjoyed. Xiaoru and Liuli hurried to prepare the carriage and food and tea, while Luo'e put away all the books and lists carefully.
Tang Yuli was also anxiously trying to say something, but Su Rui held her hand and said with a mixture of laughter and tears, "Okay, I'll go. No need to think about the words anymore. I understand."
Tang Yuli blinked and obediently stopped forcing herself.
Everything had been prepared long ago, just waiting for Su Rui's nod, so naturally they left the house very quickly.
Chengming Lake is the largest lake in Shengjing City. It has four beautiful scenes throughout the year, each with its own merits. However, the most beautiful scene is the red maples in autumn. Their reflections on the lake surface are as crimson as fire, and the waves make the entire lakeside seem like ablaze. The lake itself is emerald green, and from a distance it looks like a huge emerald green jade inlaid with a circle of rubies.
Therefore, when the maple leaves turn red in autumn, it is the time when most people go to the lake to enjoy the scenery.
When Su Rui and others arrived, there were already hundreds of large and small cruise ships on the lake, and the places on the shore where cruise ships were rented were bustling with activity.
"There are no boats left. They are all rented out. I still want to go for a swim, but I can only stand here and wait." The boat dealer impatiently sent away the person who came to ask about the boat.
Xiao Ru didn't expect that everything was ready except the boat. If she went back like this, the concubine would be bored in the mansion again. She walked closer and said, "I can add more silver. Either a big boat or a small boat is fine."
Unfortunately, Xiaoru had a naturally loud voice, and even though she had lowered her voice at this time, it was still louder than that of ordinary people. Everyone around her was crowded close and could hear what she said.
Seeing that others were about to speak, the boat dealer spoke first and said righteously, "Even if you offer more money, it won't work. There is no boat, and no matter how much money you give me, I can't kick the passengers off the boat. In business, we must be honest. It's not a good idea to take less money!"
Silver didn't work either, but I couldn't let the concubine come here for nothing. After all the hard work...
"If there's no boat, it's the same as just walking along the lake." Su Rui reached out and patted Xiaoru's shoulder.
"But the scenery by the lake is nothing compared to that in the lake." Xiaoru was about to cry. They had been discussing this for two days. They thought the concubine was depressed and wanted her to come out to see the beautiful scenery to make her feel better, but the result was like this. "Concubine, it's my fault that I'm useless."
"Concubine? Is it Concubine Su?"
Suddenly, someone in the crowd exclaimed.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
