I am born a beauty, and I am supreme

Chapter 148

Chu Zhen and his men hurried along. He had been stationed in Shundu for the past few years, rarely venturing out personally. The journey had been extremely bumpy on horseback, nearly breaking both his legs. But thinking of Tang Leyan's imminent death, he gritted his teeth and continued on without uttering a sound. He even resolutely refused when his attendant asked if he wanted to rest.

In the end, it was Beitang Yujian who realized something was wrong and forcibly stepped forward to stop the horses.

Chu Zhen looked at the young man's dark eyes beneath his thick eyebrows and sighed as he thought of his words, "I was entrusted with this task."

Beitang Yujian said, "Even if you're anxious, my lord, you must consider your own health. Otherwise, you'll only cause others more worry." Chu Zhen naturally knew who he meant by "others." After hesitating for a moment, he finally ordered, "Everyone, rest where you are for a while!"

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Some dismounted and tied their horses together. The crowd, intentionally or unintentionally, scattered, surrounding Chu Zhen in the center, with Beitang Yujian standing beside him, sword at his side. Watching him dismount, his steps falter slightly, yet he frowned, gritted his teeth, and endured the pain without complaint. His handsome face turned deathly pale in an instant, and despite the cold weather, beads of sweat glistened on his forehead. It was unclear whether it was from pain or from rushing the journey.

Seeing this, Beitang Yujian felt a pang of pity and couldn't help but reach out to help Chu Zhen. Chu Zhen, seeing it was him, didn't refuse and put his hand on Beitang Yujian's arm. Following Beitang Yujian's steps, they walked towards the seat prepared by the attendants.

Beitang Yujian reached into his robes, pulled out a handkerchief, and handed it to Chu Zhen.

Chu Zhen forced a smile, nodded in acknowledgment, and reached out to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

As everyone was resting, they heard the thunderous sound of horses' hooves behind them; it was the reconnaissance battalion sent by Tang Shaoxuan that had caught up with them.

Chu Zhen's men were initially wary, but once they realized they were on their own, they relaxed.

Chu Zhen frowned and stood up. The officer of the detective battalion stepped forward, first kneeling down to pay his respects, and then conveyed the emperor's decree, ordering the Grand Secretary to return to the city immediately.

Chu Zhen resolutely refused.

Although the detectives had received an imperial order, Tang Shaoxuan only instructed them to bring Chu Zhen back no matter what, without specifying whether to use drastic measures if the Grand Secretary refused.

Chu Zhen had been in Shundu for decades. His accumulated prestige was immense, so the detectives naturally dared not make any rash moves against him, yet they dared not leave either. For a time, they were like rats trapped in a bamboo tube, with fire burning at both ends. They would be burned no matter which way they went, and for a time they could neither advance nor retreat, nor could they get out of there.

The two sides were deadlocked.

Chu Zhen grew impatient and waved his hand, ordering his men to remount and set off again.

The detectives were shocked and rushed to block Chu Zhen's horse.

Chu Zhen roared, "What do you want to do? Do you intend to tie me up and take me back?!"

"We wouldn't dare, but sir... sir, you must know we are carrying out the Emperor's orders. If you allow him to leave..."

"Get out of the way!" Chu Zhen shouted before the other person could finish speaking.

Hearing the other party's slightly angry voice, the detectives had no choice but to kneel down on both knees: "His Majesty is only thinking of you, sir. Please put the people of Shun's land first and do not leave so easily."

Chu Zhen felt resentful. He was stubborn by nature and had made up his mind to leave. He ignored these people and was about to turn his horse around when he heard the sound of hooves behind him.

The detectives knelt on the ground, stealing glances behind them. They caught sight of the factory supervisor in his white robes and black jacket, swaying in the wind. A surge of excitement welled up within them; they thought that at least they wouldn't be implicated and framed. Meanwhile, in Fengcheng, the fragrant Diancui Pavilion was thriving.

The newly debuted dancer, the Peerless Beauty, is so stunning that no one can rival her. Word spread like wildfire, and the main hall of Diancui Pavilion is packed almost every day. Everyone waits patiently for her appearance, afraid of missing a single moment, a single smile, or a gesture from the beauty.

But so far, the peerless beauty has been performing at Diancui Pavilion for two days, only half an hour each day, yet she has never served wine or uttered a single word. Although countless admirers flock to her, and some even frantically chase after her, hoping to win her favor, even if they cannot have her in person, just catching a glimpse of her unparalleled beauty would be enough to make them die happy. However, no one has ever seen what the peerless beauty looks like. All they have seen are a pair of shimmering, sparkling eyes that, with each captivating glance, can bewitch a person's heart, making them wish to remain forever intoxicated.

The crowd's enthusiasm did not diminish in the slightest because the beautiful lady did not remove her veil; on the contrary, it grew even more fervent. A romantic scholar described the beautiful lady's eyes as follows: "Though she glares with anger, she is full of affection; she looks down upon all the flowers, yet they pale in comparison."

Whenever the stunningly beautiful princess appears to perform her sword dance, the audience throws flowers and other gifts at her, completely submerging the stage floor.

"Mr. Su is truly a shrewd businessman. This deal is guaranteed to be profitable. Should I praise Mr. Su for his discerning eye in recognizing talent?"

Inside Tang Leyan's room where she was recuperating, the warm glow of red lanterns created a cozy atmosphere. Leaning against the bed, Tang Leyan draped a robe over herself and spoke lazily.

"Not at all, I've just seen a lot of things and know some common sense." Su Keren covered her mouth with her hand and giggled.

"Unfortunately, it is I, the young master, who suffers the most..." Tang Leyan said, feigning sorrow.

"Don't worry, I won't mistreat you. I've already sent someone to find a better ointment. Apply it to your body, and I guarantee there won't be a single scar left. Your skin will even be better than before," Su Keren said with a smile to Tang Leyan.

Tang Leyan sighed: "I feel a little better now... You know, I'm so kind, I always feel guilty about doing this kind of thing."

She frowned deeply.

Su Keren chuckled mischievously twice, looked at her and said, "She's obviously naturally beautiful, why can't we show it off to everyone? Besides, it'll make us money. It's a win-win situation, benefiting humanity and boosting the economy. Why not?"

Tang Leyan nodded: "Sister, you truly live up to your reputation as the host of Diancui Pavilion. You always have a head start in seeing things. I was worried that the performance would be a disaster..."

Su Keren covered her mouth with her hand and laughed a few more times: "Look at what you're saying, how could I, your sister, misjudge someone? From the first moment I saw you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Tang Leyan gently waved her hand.

Su Keren reacted quickly and immediately stopped talking.

Almost simultaneously, a cold voice rang out from the doorway, saying, "What did Boss Su see at first glance?"

As the door opened, a stunningly beautiful figure appeared in the doorway. Her long sleeves fluttered, her red skirt swayed gently, and the tassels of her veil moved gracefully, like flowing light. Yet, her beautiful eyes were cold and indifferent, as if they could break one's heart.

Chapter 196 of "The Enchanting Land": I'm Going!

The appearance of the peerless beauty, the voice of Chu Gexing.

If the men who were just trying to kill themselves backstage were to see this bizarre scene, they would probably all fall to the ground.

The "Peerless Beauty" who was famous throughout Fengcheng and admired by all, and whose beauty was so captivating that it was easy to praise her, was actually a man!

Su Keren and Tang Leyan were not surprised at all.

Boss Su stood up quickly and nimbly, and said with a smile, "Ah, is today's performance over? Xiao Chu, you've really worked hard. I'll have someone make some bird's nest to soothe your throat right away."

"No need, I didn't say anything," Chu Gexing said coldly, then glanced at Tang Leyan. "You can chat and laugh with people so easily, it seems like you're completely healed?"

Looking at his stunningly beautiful and alluring attire, Tang Leyan said in a serious tone, "Actually, my chest is still a little sore."

Su Keren said, "Hmm, if it doesn't soothe the throat, then it's good to reduce internal heat."

"Then why aren't you going?" Chu Gexing glared at her. Su Keren retreated towards the door, jumped out, and said as she closed the door, "Then I won't disturb you. I'll send someone to deliver the bird's nest later."

The door closed, and the room fell silent.

Tang Leyan kept her head down, glancing at Chu Gexing in front of her from time to time.

Chu Gexing glanced at her coldly with his peach blossom eyes for a while before walking to the table, taking off the tassel gauze cover from her face and throwing it on the table, then taking off her women's clothing.

His hands were very nimble; in no time at all, he had taken off the red skirt and outer garment, revealing the snow-white undergarment beneath.

Tang Leyan had been stealing glances at him, but upon seeing this, she couldn't help but turn her face away.

Chu Ge took off her women's clothing. Then she reached out to remove the jewels from her head and loosened her specially styled high hair bun.

But this hairstyle was specially styled for him by Su Keren. It takes half a day each time, and while it looks good, it also takes time to undo.

Chu Gexing's anger flared up. He tugged at his hair for a while, but ended up hurting himself. In a fit of rage, he slammed a beaded flower onto the table.

Hearing the noise, Tang Leyan secretly glanced at him and saw that his hair was slightly disheveled and his eyes were staring at her angrily.

For some reason, she suddenly felt guilty. She immediately looked away. Chu Gexing glared at her for a while, but finally let out a soft hum. He stood there without moving or taking off his hair.

Tang Leyan calmed herself down and felt she should do something. After thinking for a moment, she turned around and said softly, "Come here, I'll do it for you."

After hearing this, Chu Gexing hesitated for a moment, but ultimately walked towards her.

Tang Leyan examined the intricate hairstyle on his head. She was filled with admiration for the personal hairstylist Su Keren had found for Chu Gexing, thinking to herself, "There really are such skillful people in the world, able to create such a complex hairstyle. No wonder Chu Gexing couldn't handle it."

Because his back was to her, she couldn't see his expression, but she smiled slightly. She reached out and slowly started to untangle the hair from his head.

Chu Gexing's hair was very soft. Unlike him, it felt wonderful to touch. Tang Leyan slowly reached out to untangle his hair, but he didn't move, sitting quietly on the edge of the bed.

He was tall and slender, and Tang Leyan had to crane her neck and stretch her arms to see his hair clearly. However, this made it inconvenient to move around, and his hair became tangled and messy, making it worse. She panicked and accidentally pulled his hair.

"Be gentle," Chu Gexing said sullenly, seemingly somewhat displeased.

"Okay, okay," Tang Leyan replied guiltily.

After a while, beads of sweat appeared on Tang Leyan's forehead. Although she had been very careful, she still managed to hurt him. Although she didn't say much, he was still unhappy.

My heart was pounding with tension, and I became even more flustered.

Chu Gexing sat on the edge of the bed for a long time, his heart already impatient from being repeatedly pulled in pain. In his frustration, he wished he could cut off all three thousand strands of hair on his head with a single sword. He was a dignified man, but recently he had been forced to dress up as a woman and appear in Diancui Pavilion as the peerless beauty. He also had to face the verbal harassment of those lecherous men. Although no one had dared to lay a hand on him yet, those strange words were enough to make him suffer. Therefore, he had accumulated a great deal of anger in his heart.

Chu Gexing couldn't understand why he would do the thing he disliked the most, pushing himself into this situation.

Could it be...?

It's because...

He was in a daze, not knowing what it was because of, only feeling a sudden pain on the top of his head. Was she doing it on purpose?! He was instantly furious and about to unleash a torrent of abuse when he suddenly heard the rapid, disordered breathing of the person behind him. She said again, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, did I hurt you?"

Chu Gexing slowly closed his mouth and turned to look back.

Tang Leyan's face was very pale, an unnatural paleness, but her lips were very red, as if she had bitten them. Her eyes were panicked, and her forehead was covered in sweat.

She tried her best to straighten her back, stretched her neck, and raised her arms high. Now, she withdrew her hands and looked at him with a mix of grievance and timidity.

Chu Gexing's mind was momentarily distracted.

Yet, it was clear.

I see. So it wasn't her doing it on purpose. It was me... no, that's not right.

My heart softened, and something suddenly jumped out.

And so, without realizing it, his gaze changed.

Before that thing could soften his sharp expression, Chu Gexing became alert and immediately turned around.

"It's nothing," he said casually, but stood up.

"You..." Tang Leyan thought he was getting impatient and wanted to leave, so she called out anxiously, "I...I'll be careful, I..."

Unexpectedly, he got out of bed and found a low stool, which he moved to the side of the bed.

Tang Leyan stared blankly at his actions. Chu Gexing sat on the stool, placed his hands on the edge of the bed, lowered his head slightly, and then said, "How about this?"

Tang Leyan was taken aback for a moment, then understood.

He realized his own limited mobility, which is why...

But how could someone as proud as him...

His head was lowered, revealing a patch of snow-white nape in front of her.

Tang Leyan stared at Chu Gexing, who stood motionless before her, as if obediently waiting for an adult to comb his messy hair, and was slightly stunned for a moment.

A moment later, the man impatiently urged, "Hurry up."

She then realized what was happening, smiled sweetly, slowly moved forward, and reached out to untangle his hair again.

Tang Shaoxuan is truly remarkable, actually sending two groups of people here.

But Chu Zhen's resolve could not be easily shaken.

Once a decision is made, no matter how many people oppose it, I will go!

He turned to look at the factory supervisor, a cold smile playing on his lips.