Chapter 293 Never Thought of Taking Over This Kingdom
Lin Zhaoyue just asked casually.
She just wanted to know why this man kept saying that he went this far for her.
Then will he easily give up everything he has now?
In fact, she thought the answer was that Xiao Tingye would not give up.
Xiao Tingye has been cautious and worked hard all the way to achieve his current position.
He is second only to the emperor and has great power over the government and the country.
Who would easily let go of power that was earned through blood and sweat?
Therefore, she did not think there was anything wrong with Lu Chenzhou's greed.
What she hated was always the hypocritical disguise.
But Xiao Tingye's answer stunned her.
There was no hesitation, no weighing, as if the answer had already been engraved in his bones and blood.
She thought it was ridiculous that such a powerful official could be such a sentimental person;
My heart suddenly felt hot for some unknown reason, as if a warm current was quietly flowing through my heart.
She couldn't help but ask, "What's the difference between what you do and what Lin Ye did, who disregarded his kingdom for a beautiful woman?"
Xiao Tingye raised his hand and gently tucked the hair scattered on her cheek behind her ear with his fingertips.
"Of course it's different."
"The kingdom that Lin Ye gave up was not just his own, but also his responsibility and the cultivation that Your Highness had given him over the years. What I gave up was nothing but fleeting power."
His fingertips caressed her earlobe, "I know very well that even without me, Your Highness can still rule the world."
The voice paused, the color of his eyes darkened. "Besides... I have never thought of taking this kingdom."
"I never covet anything that doesn't belong to me." He paused, his breath burning, "Except for Your Highness."
"Lin Ye is foolish for giving up power. I am wise for giving up."
Lin Zhaoyue frowned.
Why does it sound like Lin Ye is foolish because of love, while he is wise because of love?
She smiled: "You are quite good at flattering yourself."
"My giving up is naturally conditional." His voice was low and hoarse, and his palm was already on her waist.
She asked lazily, "What are the conditions?" but was startled by the kiss he placed on her neck.
"I beg Your Highness..." His lips and teeth moved to his collarbone, "I will take you into your service."
"Your Highness cannot let me gain nothing... wouldn't that make me too pitiful?"
She didn't know whether Xiao Tingye felt sorry for her or not.
But after teasing her like this, he withdrew and even said something high-sounding like "I'm afraid she'll catch a cold", which is really annoying.
So she stood up and slapped Xiao Tingye in the face. She straightened her messy clothes and walked out the door without looking back.
Just as her fingertips touched the door, the man on the couch gently stroked the red mark on his cheek while smiling: "I know Your Highness is very busy... If... Your Highness knows that I am a martial artist and have good physical strength..."
"I'm afraid... I can't control myself." His Adam's apple rolled, and undercurrents surged in his eyes. "If I really indulge myself, Your Highness will probably spend the whole day here with me..."
But the man who had always been dignified and self-possessed was now leaning on the couch with his clothes half open, looking like a bewitching demon.
Where is the trace of her usual noble and aloof look?
It made Lin Zhaoyue wonder if he had changed his mind.
"Can't control it?" she sneered.
Xiao Tingye whispered hoarsely, "Your Highness, why do you need to ask so many questions? I know that I will always lose control when facing Your Highness..."
A slight blush appeared on Lin Zhaoyue's face.
He left a cold sentence: "Shameless."
After saying this, she walked out.
Xiao Tingye watched her leaving with a smile.
But there was clearly a hint of lust and unsatisfied desire in his eyes.
Every word he said just now was true.
God knows how much self-control he needs to hold back in front of her...
However, judging by the time, Su Changxue should be showing up by now.
He raised his eyes and looked outside the room, with a hint of calculation in his eyes.
After Lin Zhaoyue walked out of the room, she planned to go to another study room that was specially vacated.
The cold wind from the corridor blew against her face, making the lingering warmth on her neck even more pronounced.
But he had only taken two steps when he ran into Su Changxue in white clothes.
Seeing her, Su Changxue also nodded slightly and saluted, "Your Highness."
Lin Zhaoyue smiled: "Mr. Su."
Su Changxue raised his eyes, but his gaze inadvertently fell on Lin Zhaoyue's neck.
The ambiguous traces of crimson startled him for a moment, and then he quickly looked away.
"What's wrong?" Lin Zhaoyue noticed Su Changxue's gaze and asked.
Su Changxue chuckled, "There's been a lot of frost lately, Your Highness, be careful not to catch a cold."
Lin Zhaoyue nodded without any suspicion.
After returning to Lingzhou City, Su Changxue had his own arrangements, so he was busy for a while.
"It just so happens that I need to discuss something with you. Would you like to come with me to the study, Young Master Su?"
Su Changxue quietly took a half step forward, using the action of adjusting her cloak to block the draft for her: "Changxue also has something to discuss with Her Royal Highness the Princess."
He paused slightly and added, "Your Highness, please call me Changxue. The relationship between you and me is a little distant now, Master Su.
Lin Zhaoyue readily changed her tone and said with a smile: "Then please ask Changxue to move to the study, and we will talk while we walk."
Su Changxue's smile deepened, he took a step sideways and made a gesture to invite him to go first.
Lin Zhaoyue stepped forward.
Su Changxue also paced after them, but only glanced back at the door behind him.
At this time, the door of that room had been opened at some point.
A man's figure slowly walked to the door and leaned against it.
His clothes were disheveled and there was a satisfied smile on his lips.
Their eyes met, and he deliberately wiped the corner of his lips with his fingertips, his eyes full of provocation.
Su Changxue's eyes turned slightly cold, and he looked away.
He continued to follow Lin Zhaoyue as if he knew nothing.
The face as clear and handsome as the moon was even colder than Han Shuang's.
After the two of them left, the smile on Xiao Tingye's lips gradually disappeared.
Yinchuan suddenly appeared at this time, "Sir."
Xiao Tingye hummed lightly, turned around and walked in, "Well done."
Yinchuan didn't say anything, but just glanced in the direction where Su Changxue and Her Royal Highness the Princess left.
It was he who brought Su Changxue here.
The adults ordered it.
Thinking of the adults' intention, he couldn't help but shudder.
Otherwise, Her Royal Highness the Princess has repeatedly said that the Master is cunning and scheming...
No matter which aspect, it is shocking...
The other side.
Mingxi walked up and took a look at the "corpse" that had been burned into a pile of charcoal.
He kicked it a few times, and the pile of charcoal made a metallic collision sound. He was curious and puzzled: "What on earth is this..."
Mingxi was considered knowledgeable, but he had never seen such a horrible thing.
It turns out that it is not a mortal body.
But Her Royal Highness the Princess wasn't afraid at all...
And she seemed to know what it was.
Thinking of this, Mingxi's admiration for Her Royal Highness the Princess increased even more.
See this thing can't be burned into slag.
A blue light appeared in his hand.
Use your divine power to completely crush the remaining pile of things.
In a short while, those indestructible charcoal-like substances were instantly turned into powder and finally disappeared into ashes.
Only then did Mingxi feel completely at ease.
When turning around and leaving.
Finally, a mechanical sound was heard from the ashes.
"This is... your world..."
But the sound seemed to be stuck and soon disappeared.
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