Chapter 49: My Wife 49: Making a Fortune in Silence
And Shen Chensheng, who Chu Yuanting thought had just left, said with a cold expression, "Is this what you meant by wanting to have a long talk with Yan Jin?"
Cheng Ruochen smiled brightly, but the words he said were quite harsh, as if he didn't take him, the emperor, seriously at all and acted recklessly.
"I'm afraid that if Your Majesty continues to interact with him like this, they'll end up sleeping with their feet touching, and this will become a beautiful story of harmony between the monarch and his subjects.
The historian would have to wait outside day after day, his pen whirring, for after all, this immortal story began with him. If he neglected even a little, he'd be worried about whether his life could be saved.
Pei Yu was the only one who did not speak out against him. He also showed through his actions that he was not on his side. He strode forward, facing his glares, and carried the already asleep and peaceful Lu Huai to the side.
The emperor's heart was cold to begin with. Seeing himself being "abandoned by everyone" in front of love, he did not feel any loss. It was just that he had not felt so restrained for a long time, and he was a little uncomfortable with the situation of not having the initiative.
Chu Yuanting originally wanted to call the imperial guards to drag these people away, but suddenly he remembered that he was worried that the man surnamed Bai would do something he shouldn't do to Lu Huai, so he only arranged for two people on duty to come and guard.
But now they encountered Pei Yu, the big killer, rushing in with his men. Looking at the "royal guard skins" on them, they were afraid that their inferior subordinates had been replaced and fainted in some corner.
But he was no pushover after all. Even this kind of gesture wasn't enough to make him panic.
In the realm of state, the emperor is above his subjects, exercising the authority of heaven and man, and being the supreme ruler of the world. These three men are ultimately his subjects. They can take advantage of his temporary helplessness to snatch Lu Huai from him, but don't think they can get away with it.
Did he think he didn't know what these people were thinking of Lu Huai? They were all equally filthy, so who was nobler?
Chu Yuanting gave an ambiguous smile, looked around at the three people in front of him, and paused for a moment on Lu Huai who was held by Pei Yu.
Thinking secretly about her rosy and peaceful appearance, she felt much more comfortable and relieved than the uneasy and flustered state she was in beside him just now.
Is Pei Yu's embrace really better than his company?
So the smile that was not sincere in the first place disappeared.
Seeing all the threatening people coming together, Chu Yuanting clapped his hands inwardly, thinking that everything was really exciting.
"My conversation with Yan Jin was a matter between the two of us, and it was approved by Yan Jin himself. As for what you saw, it was because I couldn't help but feel emotional and my mind was filled with obstacles. However, I also sincerely wanted to treat Yan Jin well."
"You, my dear ministers, have all come before me, your Majesty, and before I, your Majesty, could even begin to speak, you have already spoken so harshly. Rather than expressing concern for your friends' safety, it would be more accurate to say that you harbor some of the same feelings as I do.
If such aggressiveness is driven by the urgency of public affairs for the benefit of the people of the world, I can understand it; but if it is merely a manifestation of selfish desire, such an aggressive attack, I cannot understand or forgive it."
Lu Huai and 0359, who pretended to be asleep, silently watched this chaotic one-on-three situation. They were filled with mixed emotions and didn't know how to describe their current tangled mood.
Lu Huai didn't expect that the fire could burn so fiercely. This dramatic scene made him, a straight man, feel so awkward that he wanted to hold his forehead.
0359, on the other hand, was eager to find someone to help him scold the unsavory Chu Yuanting. In the end, he got what he wanted. After hearing what Cheng Ruochen said, he boldly fired at the monarch who was trying to divert the conflict:
"How do you prove we have such feelings towards Yan Jin? Putting this matter aside, as the ruler of Great Yong, you should prioritize public interest. Not only do you act as you please and fail to set an example yourself, you even attempt to coerce a talented and loyal minister who should be working for the people and ensuring peace and prosperity."
"Isn't what we witnessed with our own eyes more convincing than your groundless inferences?"
"You! You are such a sharp-tongued man, my dear Lord Cheng! I didn't realize you have a gift for words before. I must have been a fool."
This was the first time Chu Yuanting saw Cheng Ruochen so clearly. There were already many ministers in the court, not to mention a young official of the fourth rank. Apart from Lu Huai, he didn't have any other impressions of them.
He had been somewhat displeased with others because Wangchunlou had secretly humiliated him before. Even though they recognized Lu Huai's identity, they still showed off the trivialities of their interactions in front of him, which was a deep blow to him, a latecomer who realized Lu Huai's feelings too late.
He's quite courageous... but unfortunately, he's too ignorant and fearless. Even now, he doesn't realize who he's competing with for someone. This kind of "fighting" and striving was doomed from the beginning to have no outcome.
"Mr. Shen San is fortunate to be treated sincerely by Yan Jin. The two of them work hand in hand, and Pei Huaiyuan is also familiar with each other and is Yan Jin's confidant. However, I have never heard that Yan Jin has such a powerful and good friend by his side."
"I don't know what position Mr. Cheng has to say these things. Are you a colleague in the Imperial Academy or a fellow examiner?"
Chu Yuanting looked at Cheng Ruochen, who was so confident of victory and talking so confidently just now, and he suddenly became like an eggplant hit by frost. Even though he was not completely defeated by him, the light in his peach blossom eyes dimmed by three points. Finally, he felt a long-lost pleasure in his heart, which was to take revenge on the intruder after his good thing was interrupted.
He turned his gun towards Shen Shensheng, who had returned and angered him the moment she entered. "Then why did the Third Young Master come back again? And now he's standing here with the two of you, are you going to give up the chance to escape that Yan Jin secured for you?"
Shen Chensheng, however, was not shaken by him and said firmly: "If this good opportunity refers to me being a coward and running away despite knowing clearly what will happen to my husband on His Majesty's side, then please forgive me, Shen San, I would rather die than be reborn."
Chu Yuanting is well aware that Shen San is an extremely crucial card for him. Not only is he related to the conspiracy between Prince Rui and Shen Youzhong in the political situation, but he is also an important chess piece for him to get close to the number one scholar and invade his heart.
I really can't kill him...
"Your Majesty, we will apologize to you for what happened today. But I have known Yan Jin for some time, and I know that he is a man of great talent.
"Your Majesty, please consider this. Yan Jin works tirelessly for the people day and night. If you truly love him, it would be better than possessing him in the highest degree. Why not respect him and give him a chance to realize his ambitions?"
Facing Pei Yu's words, Chu Yuanting was really touched by him.
He was also afraid that Lu Huai would not be able to bear the humiliation and would rather die than live in disgrace, but he had never thought of forcing him to this point...
But no matter what, his image as a reliable monarch in Yan Jin's eyes has probably been shattered into dust...
never mind.
Seeing Lu Huai's eyelashes trembling slightly, as if he was about to wake up.
Chu Yuanting also made up his mind not to force anything and let Lu Huai return home first, so he asked in a gentle voice:
"Yanjin, who do you want to take you back?"
“Hmm…?” Lu Huai woke up slowly, with tears in his eyes, and saw three more familiar faces besides Chu Yuanting.
He felt relieved to be able to escape from this embarrassing situation that made him feel so ashamed, but the fact that he was asked to choose someone was still...
Oh, how strange! Why had this unforeseen situation, like a monarch flipping a card, happened twice? He was just an ordinary scholar who wanted to serve his country through his literary talent. Why couldn't he just let himself go?
Lu Huai's wet eyes moved around, a clear and charming look that was both elegant and pitiful. It had no offensive power, but it firmly touched everyone's heart.
Who will he choose?
Even if they were just sending someone home as usual, they still looked forward to being chosen personally.
Afterwards, Lu Huai pursed his lips and called Pei Yu's name after thinking for a moment.
"Huaiyuan, would you give me a ride?"
This choice from the long-awaited protagonist made Cheng Ruochen and Shen Chensheng feel a dull pain in their hearts. After all, no one was a simple person who could be easily crushed. Compared with Chu Yuanting's provocation that deliberately poked at the sore spot, the sourness of being eliminated by the beloved personally was more direct to the internal organs.
"Of course I am willing."
Pei Yu's dull eyes instantly rekindled with life and light because of this partiality. It was as if a shriveled skeleton had been filled with flesh and blood, and his whole spirit and energy stood up again.
The target was Pei Yu, and Chu Yuanting felt relatively relieved because he was indeed one of the more honest ones among these people. He seemed to be the kind of honest man who would not do anything to Lu Huai even if he admired him.
Little did he know that even an honest man's mind also had a control string, and this string was in the hands of Lu Huai, who had drunk too much and was not sober.
Therefore, when the carriage stumbled all the way to the front of Lu's Mansion, Chunying and Xialu, who received the message and came out to greet them, only saw a bony hand with thick calluses lift the curtain of the carriage, and then the major general jumped out of the carriage.
He reached in very naturally until a hand, whiter and softer than his own, supported him, and then he led him down.
"Master! You are finally back..." Chunying was so excited to see Lu Huai that she almost exposed all the disrespectful behavior they usually had when they were together.
But the calm Xia Lu poked her ticklish waist, and immediately the little sparrow became obedient.
Lu Huai looked at the girls whom he regarded as his family here, and suddenly the feeling of grievance of being homeless and dominated by familiar yet unfamiliar people came to his heart. He was still in a daze at the moment, and he felt like he was about to collapse.
Fortunately, the attentive Pei Yu supported him and he was able to stand safely on the ground.
"I'm sorry to bother Huaiyuan today." Lu Huai stared at Pei Yu and thanked him sincerely.
He truly didn't know how things would end without Pei Yu. Chen San and Chu Yuanting were already on the verge of a fight, nearly coming to blows, and Cheng Ruochen had also been unnecessarily tainted by him, drawing Chu Yuanting's attention. Pei Yu was the only one who was relatively safe, safe from any negative consequences from his "favoritism."
He also knew how much pressure Pei Yu had taken on for him, but he... was just using his friend's power and family background, selfishly using this passionate love to escape the emperor's control.
Lu Huai, you are truly despicable and shameless.
This poor gentleman was forced to the point that he began to doubt what kind of filthy soul he had nurtured after years of studying the books of sages, but he never thought that humans are not plants and cannot be without the slightest selfishness.
He didn't know that he had actually paid a price to this hardworking "escort". Pei Yu, who was sending him back, said nothing at this moment. Contrary to his usual enthusiasm, he was very obedient and left after the visit, not for any other reason.
But I'm afraid that if I stay any longer, I won't be able to bear it...
Because just now in the carriage, he was regarded by Lu Huai as a drop of rain after a long drought, and this always polite and elegant young man regarded him as a tool or a plaything, or even the shadow of someone who had "resurrected from the dead".
He didn't know why his best friend suddenly hugged him and got close to him. He looked into Yan Jin's eyes in surprise, but found that his almond-shaped eyes were half-closed and he couldn't tell whether he was dreaming or awake.
If you get closer, you can only see the long, thick eyelashes that are as slender as willows, and they are wet, as if the ups and downs of life have made her so aggrieved that she is shedding tears, or as if it is a feedback from the discomfort of being bumpy.
Probably because I was too tired and uncomfortable to fall asleep...
Pei Yu wiped away the dewdrops that were about to fall tenderly with full of pity. His movements were gentle so as not to disturb him from his dream, but the hand that was about to touch his face was restlessly grabbed by Lu Huai.
His body stiffened, and he instinctively felt that this was not something Yan Jin would allow him to do, and was about to take it back politely.
Unexpectedly, Lu Huai noticed that he wanted to leave and frowned, trying to stop him from leaving, looking very insecure.
Pei Yu's heart softened immediately, and he thought to let him go. Unexpectedly, perhaps because he had been holding it in for too long, the young man actually collapsed on him. Then, in his eyes, which widened involuntarily, a clear and beautiful face that he had imagined countless times in his dreams and was so close to him was reflected.
The touch as soft as a light cloud was offered to his lips. He couldn't help but take the initiative to attack and control the other party, but after realizing that all this was inappropriate, he withdrew the tool of plundering back to his teeth, but he couldn't help feeling a little empty in his heart.
Little did he know that an even bigger surprise was waiting for him.
The soft little snake was very clumsy but it tried to move forward, swim and lick. He felt as if endless fireworks were blooming before his eyes. The loss of the city gate gave him a chance to entangle. So he could no longer restrain himself and immersed himself in the kiss for a long time.
Then, he was like a lucky person who was hit by a rainbow while standing there blankly, allowing Yan Jin to use him as a soft pillow and do whatever he wanted.
If the soldiers under his command saw their young general acting so unruly and looking like a "rag doll" that had been kneaded all over, they would probably be so shocked that their jaws would drop.
Although he repeatedly hoped that this beautiful dream would end more slowly, he was also worried that his best friend's body would not be able to withstand the bumpy ride any longer. He also got out of the carriage only after he and Yan Jin were both ready to see others. So, in the eyes of others, apart from the two of them blushing a little, there was nothing else different.
But in fact, when he turned around to go back home, he was so tense that he couldn't speak. Seeing Yan Jin thanking him without knowing anything, he felt both relieved and disappointed. However, the red marks left on his strong chest muscles and honey-colored abdominal muscles were still numb, reminding him that he had also been favored by the exiled immortal.
Even... beneath his deliberately tightly pulled collar, there was an ambiguous mark left by the grinding and gnawing of pearly teeth, which made him, a guy accustomed to pain from fighting on the battlefield, feel both pain and itchiness that was particularly obvious...
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The author has something to say: Today is also the episode where Chu Gou is surrounded and suppressed. The main theme is that everyone is caught. Who told you that you have the greatest chance of winning? You start with the maximum level (angry!). This Shura field ends here. In five chapters at most, this world will say goodbye. I am thinking about the ending ing
According to the wives' proposals (shame)
Good dog, he was so happy. I don't know if I have ever written that kind of contrasting feeling of resisting and being unable to control oneself. He! Actually! Got Huai Huai's initiative! ! It was a heavenly enjoyment
Pei Huaiyuan is the kind of person who says "Yanjin, don't..." and repeatedly emphasizes to himself "this is not allowed", but at the same time he can't help but put Huaihuai's beautiful little claws on his smooth abdominal muscles, as if he wants to present himself to Huaihuai as a gift, and then he is so happy that he can't stand it (covering his face)
I also saw that my wife mentioned Cheng Xiugou!
If it was this younger guy, sending him back wouldn't be such pure love) He mainly used his peach blossom eyes to drown people's offense, while calling "Brother Huai" and acting coquettishly, he took the opportunity to pretend to be aggrieved and take advantage of the young master.
Seizing opportunities and never letting go is the epitome of carnivores. His moral integrity is actually...
Ps: Because I wrote too late, I didn't update yesterday, so I owe you a chapter. If I have time, I will make it up today! If there is no weekend update (set a flag)
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