"..." Feng Muting coughed lightly before stepping aside.
Su Fuliu peeked out, looked around to make sure no one was there, then withdrew and closed the study door.
Then he turned and walked towards Feng Muting, saying, "Your Highness, I've learned a huge secret: Su Yan is a villain!"
Chapter 148 As long as Your Highness spares him, I'll agree to anything.
Feng Muting was stunned for a moment: "Su Yan is... a bad guy?"
Su Fuliu immediately nodded: "Yes, he betrayed the prince's trust and actually colluded with outsiders to try to harm the prince. If I hadn't discovered it, the prince would be in danger right now!"
He deliberately spoke in an exaggerated tone, trying to make the matter seem more serious, so that Feng Muting would think that he had come back to save him and had done a great service. That way, Feng Muting wouldn't hold it against him for running away later.
Feng Muting was still a little confused: "Why do you say that?"
"If I tell the truth, Your Highness must not be angry with me..." Su Fuliu said weakly.
Feng Muting nodded: "Yes, you say so, and I won't be angry."
"Here's what happened..." Su Fuliu then told Feng Muting the general outline of the matter. Otherwise, if he had only told Feng Muting that he had discovered Su Yan's connection with Qin Shi, Feng Muting would definitely have asked who Qin Shi was and why he had discovered this.
So he simply gave a general account of what happened, so that Feng Muting wouldn't have any questions.
After listening for a while, Feng Muting finally understood why Su Fuliu suddenly wanted to run away.
"So that's how it is. Considering how much you care for me, I will not hold your escape against you," Feng Muting said.
Su Fuliu was immediately delighted: "Thank you, Your Highness, but... Your Highness, may I ask you for a favor?"
"explain."
"Qin Shi is an assassin. He does what people do—take money and get rid of trouble, just like I did before. But I realized my mistake in time. So, Your Highness, could you spare him this time?" Su Fuliu pleaded for Qin Shi with some fear.
Feng Muting frowned.
Su Fuliu felt a sudden pang of panic.
"Are you pleading for him? It seems you have a good relationship with him?" Feng Muting asked in return.
Su Fuliu was taken aback: "Because... because he helped me, I want to repay him a favor..."
"What favor do you owe him? Didn't you pay him to do this? Isn't it only right that he helps you?" Feng Muting said, dissatisfied.
"...Your Highness, please...please let him go?" Su Fuliu felt he was in a difficult position. He didn't want Qin Shi to hurt Feng Muting, nor did he want Feng Muting to hurt Qin Shi.
So when he came back to tell Feng Muting, he wanted to consider both sides.
He could have simply advised Qin Shi not to target Feng Muting, but he had to tell Feng Muting to be wary of Su Yan, the traitor.
Otherwise, if this attempt fails, Su Yan might contact others to harm Feng Muting.
Therefore, he still had to come back and tell Feng Muting. It would be better to just come back and explain things to Feng Muting directly, rather than wasting time with Qin Shi.
“Letting him go is not out of the question, but you have to promise me one thing,” Feng Muting said.
"As long as Your Highness spares him, I will agree to anything," Su Fuliu said casually.
Feng Muting frowned slightly, feeling somewhat displeased, and then said, "You'll agree to anything?"
"Um……"
"Then, do you agree to what I told you before?" Feng Muting asked.
"What is it?" Su Fuliu didn't react for a moment.
Feng Muting narrowed his eyes slightly, then reached out and pinched Su Fuliu's slender waist, pulling him into his arms: "Of course it's... the fact that I like you."
Su Fuliu was startled, then immediately realized what was happening. He tried to push Feng Muting away, but Feng Muting said, "If you dare to push me away, I will immediately send someone to kill Qin Shi."
Upon hearing this, Su Fuliu dared not move, only a look of grievance slowly creeping onto her fair and delicate face: "Does Your Highness have to force me like this...?"
"If I really wanted to force you, you would already be crying in bed right now! I just want you to agree to me first, and then we can get to know each other slowly. If you still don't want to after spending some time together, then I definitely won't force you to continue, okay?"
Feng Muting gazed at the little rabbit in his arms; its adorable appearance made him want to pin it down and bully it...
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Chapter 149 Should We Compromise?
Looking at Feng Muting's serious expression, Su Fuliu really couldn't bear to refuse.
But what about his bottom line...?
Seeing that Su Fuliu remained silent, Feng Muting continued, "I've already said so, isn't that enough?"
"But Your Highness is Your Highness, and I am merely..."
Before Su Fuliu could finish speaking, Feng Muting said, "I don't mind this, so why do you?"
"I really can't accept this kind of thing right now, Your Highness. Can you give me some time?" Su Fuliu asked.
Feng Muting immediately nodded: "Of course."
The fact that Su Fuliu could say that shows that his psychological defenses are weakening.
This reaction was noticeably milder compared to previous ones.
He believed that it wouldn't be long before he could get Su Fuliu to accept him.
"Thank you, Your Highness. Then, could Your Highness release me first?" Su Fuliu said, her face flushed.
Feng Muting followed his lead and let go of his hand. At this moment, he had to be gentle and not be too forceful.
Only by striking the right balance can you truly win over Su Fuliu's heart.
This will also let Su Fuliu know that he is actually a very gentle person.
Su Fuliu felt the atmosphere was a bit awkward, so she said, "Your Highness, you must not take Su Yan's matter lightly. You must investigate it thoroughly. I am worried that if I discover this and the mission fails, he might hire other assassins to kill Your Highness next time."
Feng Muting nodded, his expression unchanged, and said, "Yes, I will investigate this matter thoroughly, so you don't need to worry."
"Then, Your Highness promised me that you wouldn't make things difficult for Qin Shi?" Su Fuliu asked again.
"Well, I can let him off the hook, but you have to give me an answer after you've thought it through."
Su Fuliu nodded and said, "I understand..."
"Hmm, I've traveled a long way back, I should take a bath," Feng Muting said.
Upon hearing this, Su Fuliu immediately said, "Then I will go and prepare hot water for Your Highness right now."
Feng Muting said, "Today I want to go to the bathhouse."
"Alright, then I'll go and prepare clothes for Your Highness right now." After saying that, Su Fuliu hurried over to get clean clothes for Feng Muting.
Afterwards, the two went to the bathhouse together.
When Su Fuliu saw the familiar bath, she immediately recalled those embarrassing scenes from the past.
He instinctively took two steps back, trying to keep his distance from the bathtub.
To avoid accidentally slipping into the bathtub again, Feng Muting would suspect that he was deliberately getting close to him.
Feng Muting glanced at him: "Why don't you go wait outside? I can wash myself."
However, that's not what he really thought, but he had no choice; the injury on his shoulder was still there. If it were before, he wouldn't have let Su Fuliu go out.
Su Fuliu was overjoyed to see that Feng Muting had actually asked him to leave, so she quickly lowered her head and left.
Otherwise, it will be too late if Feng Muting changes his mind.
After going outside, Su Fuliu stood at the door in a daze.
His mind was filled with what Feng Muting had said in the study earlier.
He was conflicted.
Should we compromise?
He's clearly not that kind of person...
Just as he was racking his brains, Su Yan arrived.
"Little Su, is the Prince taking a bath inside?"
Su Fuliu snapped out of her daze and immediately spread her arms to block the doorway: "The prince is taking a bath inside, but you are not allowed to go in."
Su Yan was taken aback. He couldn't help but feel that Su Fuliu was inexplicably hostile towards him this time.
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Chapter 150 Su Yan, You're Finished
"I have something to discuss with Your Highness," Su Yan replied.
Su Fuliu shook her head firmly: "No, you are not allowed to go in. You can only see the prince after he has taken a bath."
Looking at Su Fuliu, who stood at the door with her arms outstretched and refused to budge, Su Yan couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time: "Little Su, do you have some kind of misunderstanding about me?"
Su Fuliu snorted and turned her head away, not intending to talk to bad people.
Su Yan was slightly taken aback, then smiled helplessly: "Little Su, you..."
Before he could finish speaking, Su Fuliu added, "Don't talk to me anymore, I won't talk to you."
He really wanted to say he didn't want to talk to this bad guy, but he was afraid that directly calling him a bad guy would alert him and affect Feng Muting's ability to deal with him.
So he had no choice but to keep quiet about the word "bad guy".
"..." Su Yan was speechless. Could someone tell him why this was happening? Had he offended Su Fuliu in some way?
He looked at Su Fuliu, and when Su Fuliu saw him looking over, she immediately snorted and turned her head away.
After a long while, Feng Muting finished showering and getting dressed, and when he opened the door, he saw Su Fuliu with her arms outstretched like a mother hen protecting her chicks.