I am born a beauty, and I am supreme

Chapter 139

The malicious voice chuckled. Chu Gexing looked up and met those bright, cunning eyes. They swayed slightly in front of her. Chu Gexing barely managed to reach out her hand to resist when she felt a pain in her shoulder. It was the other woman who had struck first.

The darkness of night descended, and Chu Gexing closed his eyes, losing consciousness.

Before he collapsed, he thought: She definitely did it on purpose, it hurts so much.

Ling Jiuyan never expected that the trip would go so smoothly.

Rescuing her beloved from prison was naturally a huge risk, but fortunately someone took the blame for everything, so she was happy to take the risk.

Phoenix City's Life and Death Tribulation Chapter 179 Visiting the Prison

"By sending the person away, can I take that as your confession?"

Standing with his hands behind his back in front of the prison cell, Regent Feng Jiansheng looked intently at the person inside and spoke.

Tang Leyan smiled and shook her head: "Your Highness, please don't misunderstand. The Crown Prince's poisoning has nothing to do with me. Moreover, it wasn't me who sent him away, but rather your esteemed Prince Ling who snatched him away without explanation. When I saw Your Highness just now, I was overjoyed and even wanted to ask Your Highness for him back."

Feng Jiansheng stared at her intently for a long time, then suddenly sneered: "Nonsense! I came to see you today not to get entangled in other matters, but simply to tell me what exactly was mixed into the pill you gave the princess!"

Tang Leyan frowned: "I won't lie to Your Highness, this matter was purely a case of Leyan's good intentions gone wrong. However, as far as I know, the Crown Prince's poisoning should not have anything to do with my pills. Your Highness is so shrewd, how could you not understand? If I wanted to tamper with it, why would I be so careless? Moreover, after the incident, I obediently waited for Your Highness to catch me. Is there something stupid written on Leyan's forehead?"

Feng Jiansheng remained silent.

Seeing his expression, Tang Leyan smiled and said, "The Regent is exceptionally intelligent and will surely find out the truth. Although the imprisonment was unjust, fortunately there was no punishment. Leyan, you should wait here for the truth to come out. However, my deputy envoy is not well and was frightened last night, so he developed a fever. We are, after all, esteemed envoys of the country. Your Highness, you don't want to see any unpleasantness caused by unnecessary misunderstandings between the two countries, do you?"

Feng Jiansheng snorted: "Le Yan, you certainly know how to talk."

Tang Leyan chuckled and shook her fan: "It's alright. Leyan just wanted to have a frank and open conversation with Your Highness, so that Your Highness wouldn't make a mistake, choose the wrong person, or waste time. Also, Your Highness, I wonder how His Highness the Crown Prince is doing now?"

Hearing her question, Feng Jiansheng sighed softly. Tang Leyan frowned and asked, "What is it?"

Feng Jiansheng stared at her intently, noticing the worry etched on her face. After a moment's thought, he said, "The situation is not optimistic."

Just four words, yet they have touched the hearts of countless people.

The Crown Prince of Fengcheng is the future emperor, and he is the only heir apparent of his generation. Moreover, he has been frail since childhood, which is why Feng Jiansheng served as regent until the Crown Prince came of age. Unexpectedly, at this crucial moment, a blunder has occurred.

Feng Jiansheng was under immense pressure. For years, he had held absolute power in the court, working tirelessly and diligently, yet he couldn't please everyone. Many harbored resentment towards him. Fortunately, the Empress Dowager provided support, and his wisdom and intelligence prevented a major uproar. But then, at this crucial moment, the Crown Prince was suddenly murdered. Immediately, a storm of rumors arose, with some even whispering that Feng Jiansheng, unwilling to relinquish his regency, had acted out of desperation and targeted the Crown Prince. Although he was fully aware of the situation, he couldn't ignore the public opinion. His only thought was to quickly find the murderer, bring him to justice, and silence the naysayers.

On the other hand, the Crown Prince's condition was also far from optimistic. The imperial physician diagnosed that the poison was extremely potent, seemingly capable of taking a life in an instant. Although the name of the poison was unknown, it was known to be a rare and powerful poison. However, for some reason, the Crown Prince was still alive and had a breath left. While this was a good sign, no one could predict when the Crown Prince would...

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but frown.

Seeing his predicament, Tang Leyan stopped talking. Feng Jiansheng, seeing her silence, was also at a loss for words. Although she was the prime suspect, this move would be too obvious. Moreover, as she said, after the incident, this group remained in Fengcheng without moving an inch. Those with ulterior motives would have already fled. Originally, he thought Tang Leyan and her group were the prime suspects. After all, in Feng Jiansheng's heart… if the Crown Prince were gone… this internal strife would be inevitable.

While they were hesitating, Tang Leyan asked, "What is the Regent thinking?"

Feng Jiansheng glanced at her; her red dress fluttered, and her smiling face was so beautiful that for some reason he found it somewhat jarring. Displeased, he snorted coldly, "You stay put, I'll come back another day."

He turned around and walked outside.

Tang Leyan watched his figure move about, thought for a moment, and then said, "Regent, are you worried about what will happen to Fengcheng if the Crown Prince is gone?"

Feng Jiansheng's body trembled.

Tang Leyan sighed, "To do such a thing, one must naturally have ulterior motives. Your Highness might as well start by investigating those motives; perhaps you will find some clues."

Feng Jiansheng's heart skipped a beat, realizing that what she said coincided with his own thoughts. However, he remained outwardly calm, paused, and said, "You don't need to distance yourself from this. I will naturally see through everything."

"Yes, yes, yes," Tang Leyan smiled upon hearing this, and bowed with both hands holding the fan. "Leyan respectfully sees off Prince Feng Qingtian."

Feng Jiansheng was taken aback, then felt a mix of amusement and exasperation. He couldn't help but turn around and glance at her, only to see her eyes sparkling. When she saw him turn around, she bowed deeply, displaying impeccable manners.

With the two officials imprisoned, the people in the post station were also confined by the soldiers of Fengcheng and not allowed to leave at will, causing a great deal of discussion.

When Feng Feisheng heard that the Regent had met with Tang Leyan, although he had a million reasons not to see that expressionless man, he had no choice but to go to the Regent's Palace for the sake of his beloved.

Feng Jiansheng didn't harbor much ill will towards Tang Leyan, but seeing this infamous young master rushing to plead for her, he couldn't help but feel a rebellious streak. He thought, "You want to release her? It's easier said than done." Therefore, adopting a businesslike demeanor, he softly kicked Feng Feisheng out the door.

Left with no other choice, Feng Feisheng had to reluctantly return home.

Some are happy while others are sad. On one side, Feng Feisheng secretly lamented that fate always seemed to "break up lovers," while on the other side, Ling Jiuyan, the young master Ling, was overjoyed.

Looking at the person sleeping peacefully on the bed, it was as if a precious jade had fallen from the sky.

Therefore, she served Chu Gexing tirelessly, bringing him soup and water, and personally feeding him medicine.

Chu Gexing was aware of things in his dreams, but he couldn't fully understand them. Sometimes when he was awake, he would open his eyes and look around. It seemed that the dark and gloomy prison was no longer there, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

His illness stemmed from deep within his heart. His childhood experiences were unforgettable. He spent a night in prison with Tang Leyan, his heartstrings taut in the darkness. He remained outwardly calm, but his inner strength had reached its limit, which is why the illness suddenly flared up.

Otherwise, given his physical condition, he wouldn't be someone who falls ill or even falls into a coma so easily.

But why are we here?

No, are you in prison with that person?

In his occasional moments of lucidity, he would think: Where is that person?

Phoenix City's Life and Death Tribulation Chapter 180: Lust Before One's Eyes

Having left the prison and changed his environment, with proper medicine and attentive care, Chu Gexing quickly recovered.

When he finally saw clearly who was in front of him, he was startled, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.

Ling Jiuyan beamed with joy. Looking at the beauty slowly getting up from the bedside, she stepped forward and reached out to help her up: "Gexing, are you feeling better? You should lie down." Her gentle voice was captivating.

Chu Gexing glanced at Ling Jiuyan briefly before asking, "May I ask, young master, why am I here?"

He didn't deliberately avoid her support, but sat down on the bed with his hands supporting him. As he looked down, he glanced at his clothes and saw that all his outer clothes had been removed, leaving him only in a moon-white inner garment. His heart pounded twice.

Ling Jiuyan showed no hesitation. When he asked, she softly replied, "You were sick in prison. I went to visit you and happened to run into you, so I brought you back."

Hearing her say this, Chu Gexing asked, "Then, what about the envoy, he..."

Seeing that he asked without hesitation, Ling Jiuyan was slightly surprised, but she didn't show it on her face. She just shook her head slightly and said, "There's no way for now..." Seeing that Chu Gexing remained silent, she added, "But don't worry, Gexing, I will always do my best..."

Before she could finish speaking, Chu Gexing raised a hand slightly to stop her, then coughed softly before saying, "I'm sorry to trouble you, Young Master, but this matter... is of great importance and might implicate you. You must have already endured a lot of pressure by bringing me out this time, and I am deeply grateful. Now that I'm better, I would like to ask you, Young Master..."

Ling Jiuyan found these words quite grating and couldn't help but say, "Ge Xing, do you mean you want to go back?"

Chu Gexing gave a faint "hmm" in agreement. (16K Novel Network)

Ling Jiuyan was seething with anger. She was practically fuming, but she couldn't show it. After a moment's thought, she suppressed her rage, sighed, and said softly, "But you're not fully recovered. If you go back, something bad might happen, and that wouldn't be good. If you're worried about me, you don't need to… You must know how I feel about you… She has never changed." After saying this, she let out a long sigh, quite melancholy.

Chu Gexing heard the beauty's confession, but he remained unresponsive, only keeping his face half-lowered and silent.

Ling Jiuyan gazed at his stunningly handsome face, her mind in turmoil. She thought to herself, "Finally, with Leyan's help, I've brought this treasure into my own household. How can I just watch him go back?" However, Chu Gexing's personality was extraordinary. Even though Ling Jiuyan was of noble birth and possessed an extraordinary bearing—few in Fengcheng dared to defy her—she still felt an inexplicable sense of oppression in Chu Gexing's presence, preventing her from acting rashly. This was probably the legendary case of one thing subduing another.

Therefore, even his slightest gesture, like a furrowed brow, could stir up a myriad of emotions in her.

Originally quite clever and quick-witted, she was now so frightened by his calm demeanor that she lost her composure. While she was deep in thought and flustered, her gaze turned and she saw that Chu Gexing's delicate eyebrows were slightly furrowed, as if he was hiding a worry.

She was exceptionally clever. Suddenly remembering the question he had asked earlier, a flash of inspiration struck her, and she said, "Moreover, when you were ill, Leyan was very worried. He was only relieved after I helped you..." She paused slightly, looking intently at Chu Gexing's face. Sure enough, she saw his expression soften slightly, and continued, "If you were to go back rashly, it would only increase his worries... I know that you, the principal and deputy envoys, have always stood together through thick and thin. Don't worry, Gexing, I will use every means to ensure your safety."

The Crown Prince is poisoned and his life is hanging by a thread. This matter is extremely serious. How can it be as simple as Ling Jiuyan said, that she can just let him go or save him? However, at this moment, she is only focused on pleasing Chu Gexing and can't care about anything else.

Upon hearing her words, Chu Gexing unconsciously relaxed his eyebrows, raised them slightly, and looked up at her face.

Ling Jiuyan was stunned. Looking at his appearance, she was even more charming because he had just recovered from his illness. Moreover, it was the first time she had seen him wearing his undergarments. She couldn't help but feel a little lost and unable to control herself for a moment.

"I thank you for your kindness, Young Master." Chu Gexing didn't seem to mind. Her beautiful eyes swept over Ling Jiuyan before she said, "Then I'll stay here for now. I'm so sorry to trouble you again, Young Master. Hmm... Young Master, what are you looking at? You seem so engrossed?"

Ling Jiuyan was staring at his face, and after a while her gaze involuntarily slid down, past his delicate chin, all the way up to his long, elegant, and alluring neck. It was as if she were riding snowboards, unable to stop herself from looking down. She could vaguely see the scenery beneath his moon-white inner robe, his exquisite butterfly-shaped shoulder blades moving slightly with his movements. The scene was so...

Chu Gexing's eyes were sharp, and although his expression remained unchanged, he already knew what Ling Jiuyan was thinking, but he simply didn't point it out.

"What are you sorry about!" Ling Jiuyan only realized what he meant when she heard him say that. She coughed twice awkwardly and said, "Ge Xing, you can stay here. In Fengcheng, my words still carry weight."

As she spoke, she inwardly berated herself: How could she act like a naive, inexperienced child, rushing towards him without a second thought...

Ling Jiuyan was worldly-wise and had come from a wealthy family. She had seen all kinds of people, but... she had only ever seen one like Chu Gexing, with such beauty, personality, and shrewdness.

Thinking about it, it's no wonder that I was infatuated and completely infatuated with him when I saw him.

After talking for a while, Chu Gexing showed a slight weariness on his face. He looked at Ling Jiuyan and said, "Young Master, please take good care of me. I am better now, so just call some maids and servants. You must be tired, so why don't you go back to your room and rest?"

Ling Jiuyan thought to herself: I wish I could stay by your side every moment, how could I let those rough guys get close to you, while I have no chance?

So she smiled slightly and said, "Ge Xing, why be so formal? This isn't our first meeting. Back in the day..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chu Gexing's expression changed slightly, and he slowly said, "Why bring up what happened back then..."

Ling Jiuyan paused for a moment, then said, "Ninth Lord just wants to..."

Chu Gexing sighed softly: "Does the young master like to bring up old stories so much?"

Hearing his sigh, Ling Jiuyan immediately changed her tone: "No, no, since you don't like to mention it, then... Jiujun won't say anything."

Chu Gexing agreed and then fell silent.

Looking at his indifferent expression, Ling Jiuyan felt a slight bitterness in her heart. She was of noble status, and in Fengcheng, from the Empress Dowager to the civil and military officials, everyone gave her some face. In addition, she was highly skilled and had never been humiliated in front of anyone. However, she had repeatedly run into trouble in front of Chu Gexing, who happened to be the person she cared about the most.

“Since we’re not going to talk about the past, let’s look at the present,” Ling Jiuyan said. “This time when we met again, Jiujun felt that you and Gexing had become distant.”

Chu Gexing said indifferently, "Oh?"

Ling Jiuyan couldn't sit still any longer and immediately stood up from the bedside: "Gexing, please forgive my abruptness, but could it be that you have someone you love? Who is she? Is she... Tianwu Huanu?"

Although she asked the question impulsively, Ling Jiuyan could hear that her voice was trembling slightly.

Phoenix City's Life and Death Tribulation Chapter 181 Chaos of Discretion

The moment the words left my mouth, I regretted them.

Ling Jiuyan was extremely annoyed, wishing she could bite off her own tongue and take back her question, or cover Chu Gexing's ears and tell him that her question was invalid.

Knowing full well that he dislikes bringing up the past, she deliberately violates this taboo, which is bound to displease him. That's fine too; an apology should make up for it. The key question is, what kind of answer is she actually seeking with this question?

Never in her life had Ling Jiuyan felt so uneasy.

It was simply because of one answer.

Her heart was pounding wildly, and all her thoughts were racing. For a moment, Ling Jiuyan even wondered: What should I do if he answers "yes"?

Did they send the elite cavalry to attack Shun and kill Tianwu Huanu? Did they kill the one he loved?

No, no, no...

Most importantly, she didn't want to hear a "yes" answer.

The room was deathly silent, which made Ling Jiuyan's face look ashen. She could almost hear her own heart pounding with anxiety. Even the usually shrewd and arrogant Jiuyan was at a loss for words. She lowered her head and thought for a while, then glanced at Chu Gexing on the bed, looking weak and unsure of what to do.

A soft laugh broke the silence.

Ling Jiuyan suspected she was hallucinating, so she listened carefully again.

"Hehe..." Chu Gexing chuckled twice.