I am born a beauty, and I am supreme

Chapter 153

The factory supervisor arrived at lightning speed.

Someone dismounted, clasped his hands in greeting to Chu Zhen, and said, "This humble servant greets Your Excellency."

Chu Zhen nodded: "Mm."

The man then said, "We are here on His Majesty's orders to invite Your Excellency back to the city."

Chu Zhen asked, "Is this an invitation, or are you trying to force me to take the Minister back?"

Seeing his directness, the man smiled but was not embarrassed. He said frankly, "Since Your Excellency has noticed something, then I will not hide it from you. I am indeed carrying out an imperial order. His Majesty only said that you must bring Your Excellency back to the city, but he did not specify how."

"So what method do you want to use?" Chu Zhen asked calmly.

"This humble servant requests that Your Excellency accompany me back."

"Impossible." Chu Zhen refused outright.

"Your Excellency is making things so difficult for us, I'm afraid..."

"If you're going to take action, you need to ask my people for their permission first," Chu Zhen said calmly.

Beitang Yujian smiled and said, "Oh dear, it's been cold lately, so there are fewer and fewer opportunities to fight. If there is such an opportunity, please give it to me, sir."

The factory supervisor frowned, his gaze sweeping over the massive longsword behind him, before smiling and saying, "I've heard that Your Excellency has people from the Wenshan Sword Pavilion accompanying you, and some people didn't believe it. Now that we've seen it..."

Beitang Yujian said, "Oh? Some people don't believe me? So, some people think I'm an imposter? You... seem to think so too?" He pointed at the person, looking like he was looking for trouble.

The man shook his head: "How could I not believe you? You carry a giant sword and have a dignified appearance. If I'm not mistaken, you must be the young master of Wenshan Sword Pavilion. However... the Sword Pavilion has never appeared in Shundu. Could it be that you intend to join the imperial court and serve the country?"

"Enough with the talk about land," Beitang Yujian waved his hand. "I'm just asking you, are you going to make a move?"

The man smiled humbly and said, "Of course, when there's no need to take action, I try not to move. Actually, I'm here today just to... stall for time."

Beitang Yujian didn't understand what he meant. He looked at the man, frowned, and asked, "Huh? What do you mean?"

Hearing this, Chu Zhen, who was standing nearby, also found it strange and couldn't help but step forward.

The man glanced at him and said, "This humble servant doesn't know what it means either, but once we cross the road ahead, things won't be very peaceful. I've heard that the Regent Prince of Fengcheng has also learned about the news of Your Excellency's departure from the capital, which may be detrimental to you."

“Why would the Minister be afraid of him?” Chu Zhen said.

"Of course, Your Excellency is not afraid. However, I have heard that Fengcheng is currently hunting down two people, but has not specified who they are... Moreover, the Regent has already escorted our delegation out of the city safely, and they will return to Shun soon."

"They've left Fengcheng? Then..." Chu Zhen asked in surprise.

"Unfortunately, neither the chief envoy nor the deputy envoy are among them," the man said. "Therefore, sir, please remain calm. The current situation is extremely complex, and if..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chu Zhen angrily said, "You're talking nonsense, deliberately bringing up these rumors. Are you trying to buy time?"

The man was taken aback, then lowered his head and said, "Your Excellency guessed correctly."

Chu Zhen was furious and turned to walk towards the horses: "No matter how eloquent you are, or how powerful your tricks are, I will not be swayed by you and change my mind. Everyone, follow me!"

Everyone moved toward the horses, and Chu Zhen mounted his horse, ready to urge it on.

The man then said, “Your Excellency, there is no need to be angry. This is what our Grand Eunuch ordered. Now, it seems that the person we are waiting for has arrived. Why don’t you wait until he has finished speaking before making a decision?”

Chu Zhen laughed: "Oh, who is the person you are waiting for? I would like to see what kind of person he is that deserves the trust of the Grand Eunuch."

The man smiled and said, "Our master said that the man might not be able to stop you, but the news he brings might change your mind."

At that moment, Chu Zhen pulled on the reins, and the horse neighed loudly and reared up.

Chapter 202 of "Turning the Tender Land into a Paradise": A Piece of Jade

The one who comes is like a swift wind.

Jifeng returned from Fengcheng carrying Tang Leyan's message.

Chu Zhen never expected that, under the scheme of the factory supervisor, the one who could successfully stop him and make him willingly return to Fengcheng was the ninja Jifeng that he had sent to protect Tang Leyan.

He simply said, "The young master said that if I were there, I would only be a burden to him."

Chu Zhen's expression changed slightly.

He paused for a moment, lost in thought, and the people around him waited quietly with him.

Beitang Yujian rode beside him, staring at him in a daze.

Although that statement was too blunt, it was indeed true.

If that guy wants to leave, no one in Phoenix City should be able to stop him.

If Chu Zhenzhen were to go, I'm afraid...

After thinking about it, he realized that he should say a few words at this time.

The surroundings were still covered in snow and a bit cold. Even he, a martial artist with a strong physique, found it hard to bear, let alone Chu Zhen, who had always been pampered.

And just a few days ago he had...

Beitang Yujian said in a deep voice, "As far as I know, what he said is true. If... uh, if Leyan wants to come back, no one can stop her. Besides, she is determined to come back and see you, sir."

Speaking of this, I feel a pang of sadness.

I don't know how. I just hope these words can persuade Chu Zhen, or at least make him vaguely understand something.

Chu Zhen's eyes flashed as she looked at him. She blinked. The sunlight on the snow made his face appear even paler, almost bloodless.

Beitang Yujian felt a pang of pity, then thought for a moment and said, "The weather has been too cold lately. It's really not suitable for continuous travel. In my opinion, it's better to go back and wait. Besides, if you don't take care of yourself, what if you fall ill? When Leyan returns another day, she will feel heartbroken and uneasy. If you don't want her to feel guilty and worried, then... how about going back?"

Chu Zhen lowered her eyelids and thought silently for a moment before finally saying, "Okay."

His voice carried a hint of helplessness.

The factory supervisors and the detectives from the local area both breathed a sigh of relief.

Everyone crowded around Chu Zhen as they returned to Fengcheng.

It was like the moon surrounded by stars.

Chu Zhen spurred his horse forward and rode for a while. Suddenly, he pulled on the reins.

The horse stopped and circled in place.

Chu Zhen immediately turned around and looked towards the distant south.

Seeing the trace of lingering concern in his forlorn eyes, Beitang Yujian felt a chill run down his spine.

At this moment, I think: Leyan, it's best if you come back safe and sound.

Otherwise... I'll have to take the blame too.

well.

I slept soundly.

It wasn't until I recalled fragments of what happened last night that I remembered them.

Tang Leyan stared palely at Chu Gexing, who was leisurely drinking tea at the table.

Chu Gexing looked at her and smiled slightly.

That laugh sent a chill down her spine.

Especially when she thought of... she vaguely remembered that she had once kissed a pillow several times with loud slapping sounds.

I hope it's just an illusion.

Chu Gexing looked at her increasingly strange expression, smiled, and turned his head away.

Tang Leyan thought for a while before reluctantly saying, "Last night..."

"I'm sorry, someone came to search the place last night, I had no choice but to do it," he explained, unusually kindly.

Tang Leyan's feelings were complicated. She said casually, "Oh..." and then asked, "So, I..."

She looked at Chu Gexing cautiously.

Chu Gexing glanced at her: "You... you cooperated quite well."

Tang Leyan was both amused and exasperated by the answer. She forced a smile and said, "Oh, thank you."

Chu Ge Xing burst into laughter.

Tang Leyan lowered her head. She asked hesitantly, "What are you laughing at?"

Chu Gexing really didn't know what he was laughing at, so he coughed and asked, "Are you hungry?"

Tang Leyan shook her head.

Chu Gexing said, "Eat a little even if you're not hungry; it will help your wounds heal."

"Then why are you asking me?" Tang Leyan thought to herself.

Chu Gexing stood up and, without saying a word, stuffed a few pastries into her hand.

Tang Leyan looked at him, holding the pastry. She took a bite. It tasted rather bland.

"Eat quickly," Chu Gexing urged.

Tang Leyan agreed and quickly finished eating the snacks.

He kindly brought her some tea from the table.

Tang Leyan was very surprised. So she immediately reflected on what she had done well that caused him to react this way.

I couldn't think of it for a moment.

Chu Gexing took the cup from her after she finished drinking and placed it on the table.

"When...can we leave?" Tang Leyan asked.

Chu Gexing glanced at her: "What?"

Tang Leyan said sullenly, "It's nothing, I just want to go back."

"Now that you're injured like this, don't think too much about it for the time being," he said.

"Okay," Tang Leyan replied.

"If you're tired, lie down and rest for a bit," he added.

Tang Leyan felt a chill run down her spine: This person is behaving very strangely today.

She glared at Chu Gexing.

Chu Gexing was completely unaware.