"Even if I die, I would rather die than lose my innocence."
Leng Qingning paused, a pang of heartache rising in her heart.
She put down the bowl of water, leaned down close to Lin Xianzhi, and gently kissed his forehead.
"Really? And now?"
Lin Xianzhi looked up in disbelief, her pale face instantly flushing red.
"Your Highness...you..."
Leng Qingning took Lin Xianzhi's slightly cool hand and placed it in her palm: "Xianzhi, may I take you away?"
"You are not allowed to say you don't want to."
.
"Is Your Highness a pitiful slave? Your Highness need not..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted: "I have feelings for you, Xianzhi, I like you."
"Come with me, okay?"
The air seemed to freeze. The boy trembled slightly, his eyes gradually welling up with tears. A mix of emotions surged within him: grievance, shock, gratitude, sweetness, joy…
"good!"
Tears could no longer be held back. At this moment, it seemed that all the pain was insignificant and all the grievances had vanished.
He thought that someone like him didn't deserve God's favor. He had once had hope for life and worked hard for more than ten years, thinking that he would soon be free and that he would usher in a new life.
But he couldn't escape his fate and ended up in the hellish Fengyajian. He also experienced things that made him utterly desperate, and at one point he thought there was no hope left in his life.
But luckily, he met her. At first, he really only wanted to leave this place through her, but the moment he received the gold hairpin, his heart started pounding uncontrollably. This was the first and only gift he had ever received in his life…
He became cautious and anxious. He constantly hoped she would come to see him, but he was also afraid she would dislike him…
She was a high-and-mighty princess, while he was just a fallen actor... He didn't deserve her...
But to his surprise, she came and said she wanted to take him away…
…
Two days ago, the Fourth Princess came to Fengyajian and specifically asked Lin Xianzhi to accompany her. After Lin Xianzhi finished singing a song, the Fourth Princess wouldn't let him leave and wanted him to drink with her, but he refused.
He used to just finish his song and leave the stage; he never drank with anyone.
Because the laws of Yue Kingdom are strict, men who have not reached the age of marriage are protected by law, and under no circumstances may anyone mistreat or coerce them. Otherwise, they will be severely punished.
Enraged by his rejection, Leng Qinghan slapped him in public and uttered a cruel remark:
"You want to remain chaste for her? Do you think Sixth Sister would really like you? She's just playing with you for fun. Her fiancé is the young lord of Lin Kingdom. What are you? She'll never come back."
After saying that, he stormed off.
These words not only deeply wounded Lin Xianzhe, but also reached the ears of those in Fengyajian. They believed it without a doubt, completely unaware that Leng Qingning and the Fourth Princess were at odds.
All I know is that the Fourth Princess said it, so it can't be wrong.
When the steward learned that Lin Xianzhi had been rejected by Leng Qingning and had offended the Fourth Princess, he gave him another beating and took the opportunity to coerce him into voluntarily working as a prostitute after he came of age, in order to make money for Fengyajian.
Lin Xianzhi was naturally unwilling, preferring to be beaten to death...
When the manager saw that he was unyielding, he became enraged and ordered his men to beat him to death.
Lin Xianzhi's personal attendant was extremely anxious when he saw that he had been beaten to the point of near death. He didn't care about anything else and took out the 10,000 taels of silver notes from the box to bribe people everywhere so that he could leave the palace and find Leng Qingning for help.
…
Leng Qingning brought Lin Xianzhe back to Langya Manor, where he was out of danger after treatment by the imperial physician. He only needs to rest well and take his medicine on time.
My heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was finally at ease. Leng Qingning and Ming Fuguang Kunling took turns looking after me, and I would report any problems to them immediately.
He also sent someone to the palace to write a letter to the emperor, asking him to pardon Lin Xianzhi and Lu Shiyi for their joint crimes and to change their slave contracts.
Back in her room, Leng Qingning sat by the window. The unease she had felt over the past few days seemed to have vanished. She knew very well that she liked Lin Xianzhe. She had felt a liking for him from the first moment she saw him, and that liking had gradually grown stronger over time.
She likes to take the initiative when she likes someone and hates being passive and indecisive.
Just like with Gu Nanshu, she liked him from the first moment she saw him. As long as Gu Nanshu showed even the slightest bit of affection for her, she would firmly tell him, "I also love you."
She liked Lin Xianzhi, but his repeated rejections made her begin to doubt. She could feel the affection in his eyes, yet he kept pushing her away…
But she ultimately didn't want to force him.
It wasn't until tonight that Leng Qingning truly realized she was wrong; she should have taken the initiative to bring him to her side long ago.
Leng Qingning grew up in a happy family and was pampered in China. Here, she has a loving mother and father.
She never imagined that Lin Xianzhi would reject her because he felt unworthy of her. She didn't know that Lin Xianzhi was insecure and sensitive when he was with her.
Now she understood. From his eyes, his actions, and his question about whether he pitied her, Leng Qingning figured everything out.
It turns out that not everyone in this world can easily say the word "love".
It's okay, she can talk to us from now on!
"Your Highness, would you like me to give you a massage?"
Huh! Leng Qingning was lost in thought when Cang Yuan suddenly appeared at the window, startling her...
Leng Qingning felt a little embarrassed... If only she knew martial arts, she wouldn't be so easily frightened.
Wait, martial arts… This body belongs to her sister, and they've cultivated for fifteen years; who knows, they might even have internal energy…
"Cangyuan, hit me."
"What!" Cang Yuan thought he had misheard.
Leng Qingning perked up: "I'm asking you to attack me and see if I have any internal energy."
"Your Highness, we'll find out soon enough; there's no need to take action against you." With that, he placed his hand on Leng Qingning's back and probed inside with his internal energy.
A moment later, Cang Yuan withdrew his hand, his face showing shock.
"Your Highness, there is a very powerful internal force within you, preventing me from probing further."
Leng Qingning's eyes lit up: "Really? That's wonderful. So, it seems I also have the potential to become a peerless master."
Wow! That's so cool!
Has she finally got the chance to become a chivalrous hero like those in novels and TV dramas, capable of killing one person in three steps and wiping out a group in ten? Just thinking about it is so exciting!
Leng Qingning beamed with joy and quickly wrote a letter, instructing someone to send it immediately to Master Kongchen at Yueling Peak.
Seeing Leng Qingning dancing happily, her expression as innocent as a child, Cang Yuan couldn't help but smile as well. The cold-faced guard's laughter seemed to dispel the chill of winter, even making the winter plum blossoms in the corner appear more vibrant.
"Cangyuan, teach me martial arts. I also want to become a peerless master. Let's start tomorrow."
The girl had her hands behind her back, a sweet smile on her face as she tilted her head and looked at him, her eyes sparkling like a thousand stars.
Cang Yuan nodded gently, a smile playing on his lips. He himself was unaware that his eyes were filled with tenderness at that moment…
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
