"Remember to wear shoes next time, be careful not to catch a cold." After gently reminding her of this, Zhou Xingzhi grabbed Song Zhiyu's slender waist with his large hand, gently lifted her up, and let her legs wrap around his strong waist, walking step by step towards the chaise lounge.
Suddenly being lifted up, Song Zhiyu hurriedly wrapped her arms tightly around Zhou Xingzhi's neck, pressing herself extremely close to him, and could even hear his increasingly rapid heartbeat.
As they walked, the two drew closer and closer. Song Zhiyu felt the skin under her palm was burning hot, and her beautiful face blushed slightly.
Isn't their posture a bit too intimate?
She was gently placed on the chaise longue. Just as she was about to back away, she found that a large hand was still firmly holding her waist, pulling her into his arms.
As their lips met, Zhou Xingzhi let out a low groan, his handsome face flushed with desire.
It's no longer the superficial attempts that ended quickly, but a fierce and aggressive conquest, a forceful takeover.
The temperature in the room gradually rose, and even the air was filled with a strong, ambiguous atmosphere.
Zhou Xingzhi's eyes reddened, and a flash of madness crossed his eyes. He couldn't help but increase the force of his grip, wishing he could pull the person into his arms.
Sobbing echoed in the dimly lit room, interspersed with the man's low, husky coaxing, which stirred the imagination.
After what seemed like an eternity, Song Zhiyu was finally released by the man; her delicate red lips were somewhat swollen.
Zhou Xingzhi raised his hand and stroked Song Zhiyu's face, his fingertips gently caressing her luscious red lips. The coldness in his eyes melted away, and his voice was so gentle it could melt water, "My darling, I'm leaving for Liangcheng tomorrow, and my return date is uncertain. While I'm gone, you must take good care of yourself and wait for me to come back."
Zhou Xingzhi was reluctant to leave Beijing the next day, but he couldn't help feeling a little worried, fearing that some fool might upset his precious child.
"Liangcheng? Is there some troublesome matter that requires you to go there in person?" Song Zhiyu frowned, trying to hide the slight reluctance in her heart.
"My dear, have you heard of the infamous 'grain transport embezzlement case' that shocked the capital three years ago?" Zhou Xingzhi chuckled softly, reaching out to smooth her furrowed brows as he casually asked.
Upon hearing this, Song Zhiyu already had the answer in her heart, and said with certainty, "Your trip to Liangcheng is related to this matter."
“That’s right. Over the years, I’ve sent quite a few people to investigate this matter in secret, and now we have some leads.” Zhou Xingzhi did not hide anything and told him all the clues he had found, without feeling that there was anything wrong with it.
Song Zhiyu grasped Zhou Xingzhi's hand firmly and said quite seriously, "For Your Highness to spend three years uncovering the clues, the person behind it must be formidable. Your Highness must take good care of yourself on your journey to Liangcheng."
Li Wang is extremely cunning and ruthless. Back then, he was able to embezzle the imperial army's funds and then wash his hands of the matter completely, leaving no clues. Clearly, he was not the only one involved.
The person behind it all is even more deeply hidden.
But Zhou Xingzhi's focus was clearly not on that; instead, he looked at Song Zhiyu with a smile and asked, "My darling is concerned about me?"
Song Zhiyu didn't mince words and readily admitted it. She even took out several small porcelain bottles from her medicine box and handed them to him, saying, "Of course I care. Your Highness, please take these pills with you, just in case."
"This is an antidote pill, which can cure all poisons. This is an antidote for poisoning. As the name suggests, it is highly poisonous and can be used when necessary. This is..." Song Zhiyu introduced the pills in the porcelain bottle to Zhou Xingzhi one by one, as well as the uses of these pills.
"Okay." Zhou Xingzhi stared at her intently, memorizing every word she said, his eyes overflowing with doting affection.
“While I’m away, if you need anything, you can contact Ling Chen. I’ve already told him. Also, Prince Li, he’s not a good person, so you should be careful.”
Zhou Xingzhi also arranged for secret guards to protect her in secret, as he would never allow what happened last time to happen again.
Song Zhiyu nodded helplessly. At this rate, they probably wouldn't have finished speaking by tomorrow. "Okay, I understand. Aren't you going to Liangcheng tomorrow? It's a long journey, so you should go back and rest."
"I'll leave after you fall asleep." With that, Zhou Xingzhi picked up Song Zhiyu and carried her to the bedside. He gently put her down, then lay down next to her, holding her tightly in his arms.
Song Zhiyu rested her head on Zhou Xingzhi's arm, her slender fingers being played with in his hand.
Whether it was because she was too tired today or because the scent of Zhou Xingzhi made her feel at ease, her eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and she fell asleep in no time.
"Wait for me to come back." After whispering these words, Zhou Xingzhi gently kissed Song Zhiyu's forehead with his thin lips, and then pulled away.
Zhou Xingzhi pulled his hand away to tuck her in, and finally left reluctantly.
*
The next day.
Song Zhiyu took Lu Bai out the door and headed straight for the villa in the western suburbs.
Shen Jinshu is currently under house arrest and cannot extend his influence too far, which is a good opportunity for Su Ying.
Song Zhiyu handed her several sheets of Xuan paper covered with calligraphy, saying, "In half a month, the Vice Minister of Revenue will be recruiting a group of dancers to perform, and Prince Li will be there too. I will arrange for you to join them. Whether you can catch his eye depends on your abilities."
"What is this?" Su Ying glanced at it, somewhat puzzled.
Song Zhiyu smiled gently, "Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle. What you need to do is become the woman that the Prince of Li trusts the most."
This contains all of the king's preferences, as well as the preferences and characteristics of his beloved. You are a smart person; you should know what to do.
"I understand, and I will never let Miss down." Su Ying nodded emphatically; her chance for revenge had finally arrived.
"You have two weeks to prepare properly. I believe this will be useful to you." Song Zhiyu patted Su Ying's shoulder and placed a small black porcelain bottle in front of her.
"Hallucinogenic powder." Su Ying picked up the medicine bottle and examined it carefully, a hint of confusion in her eyes.
"Those who wear masks for a long time are the least able to face their inner desires. It all depends on how you bring this medicine to its fullest potential."
Inhaling just a tiny amount of hallucinogenic powder can ignite the strongest desires in a person's heart, making them unable to control their words and actions and indulging in illusions.
Of course, this hallucinogen doesn't work for everyone. For those who are without desires or have a strong will, the hallucinogen has little effect.
"The Prince of Li is a man of deep thoughts; it's best not to use this medicine unless absolutely necessary," Song Zhiyu kindly reminded him before leaving.
Song Zhiyu could only help Su Ying this far; from now on, it would be up to her to help.
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