Chapter 84 [84] Vixen, so cunning. ...
【84】/First release on Jinjiang Literature City
The doors and windows of the house were closed, and the crane incense burner was burning with Lanxi incense mixed by Lu Lingzhen herself. The green smoke was curling up, and the atmosphere was quiet and pleasant.
Sima Jing pondered for a moment and briefly recounted the incident of his assassination that day.
It's almost the same as what Geng Dong said, the only difference is——
Sima Jing said, "Those assassins are Rongdi people."
As soon as these words were spoken, the room suddenly became quiet.
Yun Ran and the others could not hide their astonishment: "How did Your Highness find out?"
"The Rongdi people's movements differ from those of the Central Plains, especially their archery style. Because they practice archery on horseback for years, they have to withstand wind and turbulence, draw the bow with a wider arc, and bear greater weight on their arms and thumbs. As a result, most Rongdi people have varying degrees of bending and deformation in their index and middle fingers."
Sima Jing looked at Yun Rui and said, "My uncle has practiced martial arts for many years, so he should understand what I mean."
Yun Rui lowered his head and looked at his fingers.
His horse riding and archery skills were already among the best among young people, but his fingers were not deformed except for the thick calluses.
The two countries' armies train in different ways, so the traces left by the exercises are naturally different.
I just didn't expect that in such an urgent situation as the assassination, King Jing could still notice such details.
Yun Rui couldn't help but take another look at the haggard, sickly beauty sitting across from him. "So, Your Highness, do you think this assassination attempt is a personal vendetta between Rongdi and you? Or does Rongdi have other motives?"
"I have indeed made many enemies among the Rongdi, but if they wanted to kill me, they would have had plenty of opportunities over the past six years. There was no need to go to Xunyang and cause such a scene."
Sima Jing added another detail as he spoke: "The assassins who tried to kill me seemed to have internal disagreements. Some were deadly, intent on taking my life. Others, however, had reservations and kept a backup plan."
Sima Jing had been thinking about this during the time he fled from Xunyang to Yuzhou.
He wondered if he had seen it wrong, but his keen intuition about danger made him certain that he was not wrong.
Until this morning when he woke up, Yun Ran turned into a chatterbox again, talking about the trivial things that happened when he was not in Chang'an -
One of them was the last words of the late emperor that Duke Su talked to her about when she went to the Duke Su's mansion for a banquet.
After Yun Ran finished speaking, he asked him, "Your Highness, what do you think the Duke of Su meant? The late emperor has been gone for so many years, and Your Majesty is now firmly on the throne. He should have kept these words to himself. He may not be afraid of death by saying them out loud, but I am."
Seeing that he remained silent, Yun Ran approached him cautiously: "Your Highness, you are not serious, are you?"
He then asked her, "Do you think Duke Su was lying?"
Yun Ran thought for a moment and said with a stern face, "Whether it's true or not, to me, it's just nonsense that's out of place."
After she finished speaking, she seemed to think of something, and she looked at his expression for several times, then mustered up the courage to ask, "Your Highness, you don't really... have that idea, do you?"
He looked at her: "What do you think?"
Yun Ran was stunned for a long moment before he said with a bad expression, "You'd better not be."
The sound of a maid delivering water outside temporarily interrupted the conversation.
However, it was this incident that prompted Sima Jing to contact both parties and come up with a possibility -
But he didn't understand why Duke Suguo would bother with all this at his age, even though he was a highly respected elder member of the clan.
And how did he collude with the Rongdi people?
At the moment, there was only speculation, no actual evidence. Sima Jing couldn't bring himself to speak directly to Yun Rui and his wife, so he simply said, "There are powerful people in Chang'an who are colluding with the Rongdi people. They are spreading rumors and slandering the emperor's bloodline, while at the same time sending people to assassinate me in an attempt to sow discord between me and the emperor."
Of course, there was no brotherhood between him and Sima Ji.
When the assassin attacked, he did suspect Sima Ji.
After all, this wasn't the first time he'd hurt him.
But that thought was dispelled after seeing the assassin's moves.
No matter how despicable Sima Ji was, as the king of a country, he would not degenerate to the point of colluding with the Rongdi people.
"Now the enemy is in the dark, and I am in the light. The enemy knows me, but I don't know the enemy. The situation is very unfavorable."
Sima Jing looked at Yun Rui and his wife and said, "I need your help, brother and sister-in-law, to help me return to Chang'an secretly."
Yun Rui and Lu Lingzhen were slightly startled: "Go back secretly?"
Sima Jing hummed, "Those involved are often confused, but those who are watching clearly see. Rather than being manipulated as chess pieces, it's better to take this opportunity to step out of the game and see clearly what the person behind the scenes is planning to do next."
Upon hearing this, Yun Rui and his wife understood his intention.
"It's not difficult to secretly send you back to Beijing, but after returning to Beijing..."
Although Yun Rui was in Yuzhou, he had heard about the developments in Chang'an over the past few months and could not help but frown: "I'm afraid Chang'an is going to be in chaos."
It was not a big deal for the couple as they were away from Chang'an, but they were worried about their family members at home, as well as their sister and brother-in-law who were about to return to the chaotic place.
Sima Jing also understood this.
But if the person behind the scenes is not caught as soon as possible, there is no telling when that person will come out and bite you again.
Only by completely eradicating future troubles can we rest assured.
"One more thing."
Sima Jing was silent for a moment, glanced at Yun Ran, then looked at Yun Rui and Lu Lingzhen: "Please take care of Ran Ran for a while, brother and sister-in-law. I will take her back after the matter in Chang'an is settled."
Before Yun Rui and his wife could speak, Yun Ran jumped up first: "What?"
Those bright eyes widened slightly: "Are you going to leave me?"
Sima Jing said, "I'm afraid Chang'an will be in chaos for a while. It would be safer for you to stay in Yuzhou."
"You said the same thing last time you went to Jiangnan to inspect the salt industry, and you're saying it again this time!"
Yun Ran frowned, looking unhappy: "I don't care, anyway, I will never separate from you again."
She had regretted countless times for not being able to accompany him to Jiangnan.
If she hides away from danger again this time, how can she and him be considered a couple?
"I, Yun Ran, am not the kind of person who can only share happiness but not hardship. Since I like you, I want to be your husband and wife, sharing life and death, and adversity with you."
Yun Ran stared at Sima Jing with a sharp gaze. "If Your Highness wants to be the kind of couple who will flee separately when disaster strikes, then tell me clearly as soon as possible so that I can give up on you and avoid getting too deeply involved and losing my way."
Clearly, these were touching words of love, but she spoke them in a righteous and aggressive manner, and those who didn't know the truth might have thought they were a passionate speech before the army was deployed.
Sima Jing was stunned and speechless.
Lu Lingzhen gave Yun Rui a look and quickly stood up: "Ahem, we suddenly remembered that we have something else to do."
"Yes, yes, yes. I'll take care of the secret return to Beijing. As for the other matters..."
Yun Rui glanced at his sister who was boldly expressing her love, and thought to himself that she was worthy of being his sister, Yun Rui, she was courageous and loyal!
"Your Highness, please discuss this with Ranran. There's no rush, no rush."
The couple quickly left the house and closed the door considerately.
Without anyone around, Yun Ran no longer needed to hide his feelings. He immediately looked at Sima Jing and said, "Anyway, I won't let you go until this matter is clear."
It would be a lie to say that Sima Jing was unmoved when he heard his princess say, "We share life and death, and hardships together."
If it wasn't inappropriate, he would have wanted to hold the person tightly in his arms.
But compared to putting her in danger, he hoped that she could get through all the turmoil safely and without any illness or disaster.
"slowly."
Sima Jing let out a deep breath and tried to hold her hand, but Yun Ran dodged him.
He was helpless and sighed, "Not only did the man behind the scenes dare to play tricks under the emperor's nose, he also colluded with the Rongdi tribe to assassinate me thousands of miles away. This shows how bold and cruel he is. What if he plots against you..."
"If the enemy comes, we will stop him; if the water comes, we will block it with earth. Besides, I have the blessing of my ancestors."
“…”
"I understand your Highness's concerns."
Yun Ran straightened his expression and looked at Sima Jing: "But Your Highness, have you ever considered that if someone really wants to harm you, you can't stop them. You're so far away in Jiangnan, and the person behind the scenes can send assassins to kill you. If he really wants to harm me, what difference does it make if I hide in Yuzhou or stay in Chang'an?"
"For now, the only solution is to thoroughly uncover the mastermind behind this incident. Only then will everything be resolved."
Having said this, she stood up and walked in front of Sima Jing before stopping: "Your Highness."
She raised her hands, cupped the man's face, and made him look into her eyes: "Do you know how anxious and regretful I felt when I heard the news of your assassination in Chang'an?"
"At that time, all I could think about was what would I do if something happened to you? I didn't even get to see you for the last time, and I didn't even get to tell you that I loved you."
Thinking of the torment he felt at that time, Yun Ran's eyes couldn't help but get hot, and his voice became choked: "You worry about me, and I worry about you too."
Separation is really too torturous.
She no longer wanted to waste time waiting foolishly.
Even if the road ahead is difficult and dangerous, she wants to move forward side by side with him.
Seeing his princess's wet black eyes and slightly red corners, and listening to her straightforward and passionate words, a sour and swollen emotion quickly spread throughout Sima Jing's chest like a tide.
Even the coldest heart can be melted.
Besides, she had already become the master of his heart.
Sima Jing raised his arms and hugged her waist. Deep in his dark eyes, there was a subtle hesitation: "Are you really not afraid?"
"I'm afraid."
Yun Ran said, leaning forward slightly, lowering his head towards the person in front of him: "But life is short, I would rather be with the person I love and spend every day of the rest of my life with him."
The girl's face, as pink as peach petals, was close at hand, and her two bright red lips were opening and closing to speak sweet words that were intoxicating.
Sima Jing felt as if he were in a dream, yet he couldn't believe it completely: "You really... like me?"
"It's not the kind of love you have for anyone, it's just for me... Ugh!"
The rest of the words were blocked by the soft and fragrant lips.
Sima Jing's breath was caught in his throat.
His Adam's apple rolled around, and the next moment, he took the initiative, firmly grasping her slender waist and pressing the back of her head.
Yun Ran was surprised at the moment that "it turns out that blocking someone's mouth is so simple", but then he realized that "this trick has risks and should be used with caution."
Sima Jing didn't let her go until she was breathless and her cheeks flushed from the kiss.
Yun Ran was furious. While fixing her hair, she scolded him, "This is my second brother and his wife's room, and you dare mess around?"
Sima Jing stared at her shimmering red lips and said in a hoarse voice, "You kissed me."
Yun Ran choked, her cheeks redder: "I just wanted to kiss you gently, not like this!"
Sima Jing did not argue, but just looked at her quietly.
That burning and bright gaze inexplicably reminded Yun Ran of Fu Douer.
She turned her face away uncomfortably and whispered, "I know you always doubt my feelings, but actions speak louder than words. For example, what I did just now, I would only do it to you and not to other men. My third sister-in-law said that this is the difference between love between men and women and ordinary liking..."
As she spoke, Yun Ran noticed that the man's gaze was getting more and more intense. Her heartbeat quickened and she lowered her eyelashes. "Believe it or not, I've only kissed you, and unless something unexpected happens, I'll only kiss you in the future. If you don't think this is love, then there's nothing I can do."
She couldn't really show him her heart, could she? She'd better cherish her life.
Sima Jing sat in the armchair, feeling as if he was in the clouds and as intoxicated as if he was drunk.
It turns out that seeing the wood bloom and the dream coming true is such a joyful experience.
He looked at Yun Ran, his expression unnoticed, but the surging emotions in his heart almost burst out.
Yun Ran felt completely uncomfortable under his silent gaze, her eyelashes trembling: "You...why don't you say anything?"
Sima Jing pursed his lips: "I don't know what to say."
Yun Ran: “…”
What? This is the second time I've expressed my feelings to him, why is he still so indifferent?
Didn't he care whether she liked him or not?
Or do you not cherish it once you get it?
Just as I was daydreaming, my hand was held.
Yun Ran was stunned: "Your Highness?"
Sima Jing said nothing and just pulled her out.
Yun Ran felt strange, but still followed him back to the bamboo garden.
Coincidentally, the maid also brought food, and the two of them sat down to eat together.
Without any worries, Yun Ran slept well and ate well, even eating two bowls of rice and a bowl of soup in one meal.
After eating and drinking, the doctor came and changed Sima Jing's medicine, then left with the medicine box.
Yun Ran had just witnessed the entire process of changing the dressing, and naturally saw the appearance of the scar clearly—
Although it has almost healed, the blurred flesh and blood under the green herbal paste still makes people feel cold and scared at first glance.
It was not until it was wrapped with white gauze that Yun Ran felt that he could breathe a little easier.
"Your Highness, please take a nap."
Yun Ran looked out the paulownia window. The bamboo shadows were green and the surroundings were quiet. It was a perfect time to take a nap.
Sima Jing looked at her: "You come too."
Yun Ran didn't have the habit of taking a nap, and he got up late today. "You take a rest. I just want to talk to my second sister-in-law now."
Sima Jing: "Then I won't sleep either."
Yun Ran: “……?”
"Didn't you say you liked me?"
Sima Jing said: "Since you like it, come with me."
Yun Ran didn't expect him to be so clingy, but when she met the man's dark eyes, and looked at his injured appearance with his clothes half-open and his shoulder bandaged, she couldn't bear it.
Forget it, since he is injured, I will just accompany him.
"Then drink the medicine."
Yun Ran turned around and went to bring him the medicine: "Just drink it and you'll sleep well."
Sima Jing said, "Let's drink later."
Yun Ran: "Why?"
Sima Jing pursed his lips and looked at her: "Come to the bed and I'll tell you."
Yun Ran was a little confused, but seeing the man's serious look, she followed his instructions and took off her shoes and got on the bed.
Just as I climbed into the bed, the dark blue curtains were lowered.
Yun Ran was slightly surprised and turned around and asked, "Why are you letting down the curtain now? You still need to get medicine later... You, you, why are you taking off your clothes?"
In the dimly lit tent, the man completely took off his ivory-white underwear, revealing his muscular upper body.
Yun Ran had a hunch that something was wrong and subconsciously hid in the bed: "Don't do anything rash, it's broad daylight, and we agreed to wait until your wound heals..."
Sima Jing said nothing, but walked slowly inside.
Soon, the tall shadow completely enveloped her.
Yun Ran was stunned. Sima Jing's silence made her feel a little helpless. She raised her head slightly to look at him: "Your Highness, you...what's wrong with you?"
Sima Jing still didn't say anything. He just pushed her to the corner of the bed. When she had no room to retreat, he held her face and kissed her.
It wasn't a violent kiss like yesterday, but a gentle drizzle and breeze, soft and gentle.
Yun Ran has always been soft-hearted and doesn't like to be tough.
If the man was strong and overbearing, she might still be able to firmly push him away. But he just kissed her lips, forehead, cheeks, earlobes...
The whole person feels like soaking in a spring hot spring, warm and cozy, like a treasure being held in the palm of the hand and carefully protected.
I could no longer say no, and my resolute consciousness was gradually eroded and defeated.
It was not until she felt cold that Yun Ran opened her eyes in a daze. Her dark blue dress had been crumpled into a ball and thrown beside the bed.
Her face turned red and she curled up like a shrimp, trying to cover it up.
Sima Jing's kiss moved down little by little.
After crossing mountains and ridges, you will see a bright future. Deep in the Peach Blossom Land, apricots are white and pink, and the stream is shimmering.
Yun Ran was shocked and shrank even more. How could this be possible?
How can this be?
That's so unfair.
No, no.
A strong sense of shame made her push the head with thick black hair, but her wrists were firmly strangled and she could not move for a while.
She wanted to kick him, but she was concerned about his injury and didn't dare to kick him.
But that feeling was so weird.
It felt like hundreds of ants gnawing at her heart, or like swinging on a swing on a cliff. She couldn't help biting her lips, and tears gradually welled up in the corners of her eyes.
That's too much.
Her back was almost arched like a taut string, and she wondered dizzily, how could he bully her like this?
Vixen, so cunning.
However, there is an indescribable joy in the weirdness.
When the swing reached its highest point, Yun Ran couldn't help crying out loud, and hugged Sima Jing tightly with tears in her eyes.
The tent was filled with sweet fragrance, and she was still fascinated by the lingering fragrance. The man stood up, bent down and kissed her wet hair: "Ranran is so beautiful."
Yun Ran half-opened her wet black eyes, even her long eyelashes were wet with tears. Her face was flushed, her voice was hoarse, and she sniffed and complained: "Sima Jing, you are going too far..."
Saying this in such a manner is like adding fuel to the fire and aggravating the situation.
Sima Jing's eyes darkened, and he was no longer willing to restrain himself. He took the soft body like a cloud from the pile of brocade quilts and held it in his arms.
"Ranran, be good."
He put his hand close to her earlobe and coaxed her in a hoarse voice, "Sit on it."
Yun Ran's cheeks flushed when he heard that, and he turned his face away: "No."
Sima Jing's throat rolled slightly. He explored slowly and continued to seduce her: "Didn't you say you like me? Prove it to me."
Yun Ran didn't expect that he was waiting for her here!
"What does this have to do with liking someone?"
She was almost exhausted by him, and her hand couldn't help but hold his arm: "Don't confuse the concepts... Don't, don't let go again."
Sima Jing remained expressionless, his dark eyes serene and deep, brooking no room for argument. "Maybe I'm just a bit dull, and you like so many people and things, so even though you say you like me, I can't tell whether you really like me or just pretend."
"But what you just said reminds me that the love between men and women can be verified through sexual intercourse. If you only kiss me and make love with me, it proves that you really like me."
He bent down and kissed her Yingying Xiaoyue: "Just like me, I like Ranran, so I treat you like this."
Yun Ran was about to collapse from the strange feeling, but the person in his arms let go and said, "You said that action speaks louder than anything else."
He raised his head, his dark eyes fixed on her captivatingly, "Then prove it to me."
…
This summer afternoon, Yun Ran deeply understood two sentences.
One is called, shooting oneself in the foot.
Another one is called, it's hard to get off the tiger.
Before it got dark, the two bowls of rice I had eaten at noon were completely consumed, and I didn't even have the strength to lift my hands.
In the end, Sima Jing brought the kettle and fed her drink after drink.
Too tired and too thirsty.
Sweating, water and tears were flowing, which was even more tiring than farming and transplanting rice seedlings. She bent her slender waist and wanted to shed a few bitter tears for herself.
The price of this love is too heavy——
I will never prove myself again, he can believe it or not.
Compared to her listless and soulless appearance, Sima Jing was refreshed from the inside out.
Even though injuries limited his ability to perform drastic actions, the pleasure brought by the harmony of mind and spirit far surpassed any previous time.
His little wood blossomed.
I finally realized that I like him.
Thinking of this, his thin lips couldn't help but curl up, and the movements of massaging her waist became softer.
Yun Ran was still lying on the pillow, mumbling, "I was stupid this time. I didn't have a strong will. Just wait and see. I won't have sex with you again, even if you kill me next time... Ouch, be gentle, it hurts!"
She turned her head and glared at him: "Are you still taking revenge on someone else?"
Sima Jing looked at her blushing face, as beautiful as a crabapple, his eyes dimmed slightly. He raised his hand and turned her head back: "No, this part is a little blue."
When Yun Ran heard this, he became even more angry: "How dare you say that!"
She said she couldn't take it anymore and wanted to get down, but he still held her tightly, not only not letting her get down, but also hitting her harder.
It's extremely abominable and outrageous.
Sima Jing knew he was in the wrong and did not say a word while applying the medicine.
Even when the maid brought her food at night, he would bring it to her bedside and feed her.
This made Yun Ran feel a little guilty. He was obviously the one who was injured, but now he was serving her.
Just when she was about to soften her heart, she thought of his deception and wantonness in the afternoon, and her face immediately became stern again.
She has been working hard all afternoon, so what's wrong with him bringing her tea and food?
At the same time, in the dining room of the Captain's Mansion.
Looking at the table full of sumptuous food and the two absentees, Silang Yunshang frowned: "What are they doing? Aren't they coming to dinner?"
Originally, he wanted to visit Prince Jing in the afternoon, but when he arrived at the gate of the Bamboo Garden, he learned that the prince and princess were taking a break.
Yun Shang had no choice but to give up and thought that just saying hello during dinner would be fine.
Unexpectedly, no one showed up for dinner.
Are those two people so busy?
Lu Lingzhen, who was in charge of the backyard, lowered her eyes in embarrassment when she learned that Zhuyuan had called for water in the afternoon, and quietly pushed Yunrui under the table.
Yun Rui understood and coughed lightly: "Maybe Ran Ran felt sorry for His Highness and couldn't bear to see him go out and get tired, so she stayed inside to eat with him."
Yun Shang: "Huh? Going out for a meal is considered tiring?"
"Alright, why are you asking so much about their affairs?"
Yun Rui put a duck head into Yun Shang's bowl and said, "You'll know when you get married!"
Yun Shang: “……?”
Getting married won't delay your meals, right?
don't know.
Yun Shang shook his head, picked up the duck head and started chewing it, feeling that the duck head was still more delicious.
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Sima Jiu: My wife smells good, let me nibble on her.
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