I am born a beauty, and I am supreme

Chapter 168

This child...

They seem to have a special fondness for this child.

A vague thought flashed through his mind, and he rode forward recklessly. The expression on her face became clearer and clearer, and his heartbeat became faster and faster. When he was still a few steps away from her, he dismounted. The horse could not maintain its momentum and ran off on its own. He dismounted too quickly and stumbled in the snow. He still managed to stand up and ran forward two steps.

Just as she was about to collapse, he reached out and caught her, pulling her into his arms. The cloak behind him fluttered like a large banner in the wind. Chu Zhen knelt down, holding her limp body, and heard her soft call: "Uncle Zhen... Uncle Zhen, I'm back."

"Leyan." He lowered his head, nuzzling his face against her temple. Sensing her icy breath, his heart ached. He released one arm, untied the belt at his chest, and draped his cloak over her. He then took off his scarf and tied it around her neck before reaching out to hold her tightly in his arms. "Leyan," he called in his heart.

Beitang Yujian watched this scene with a smile.

And, not far away, there was a man leading his horse, hesitating as he walked alone towards this side.

He was dressed so thinly, it was heartbreaking to see him like that.

But the inexplicable sorrow on his face only made him more moving.

Beitang Yujian looked at Chu Gexing, then at Chu Zhen and Tang Leyan embracing each other, and his heart sank. A strange sense of foreboding surged within him. He raised his head and looked up at the snow-white clouds on the horizon, which were crowded together in large clumps. The sky was a clear blue, and the snow season was over.

Ouch, ouch, ouch. My palm is flesh, and so is the back of my hand.

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You Were Born Before I Was Born Chapter 219 Like a Dream

Chu Zhen looked at Tang Leyan's face and her first thought was that she had lost weight.

I don't know what she went through, but her originally chubby and cute face seemed to have shrunk a bit, and even her chin was pointed, making her eyes look exceptionally big and bright.

Chu Zhen held her in his arms; poor Le Yan, the poor little thing.

Beside him, Chu Gexing released his grip on the horse's reins, stepped forward, and, without changing his expression, bowed meticulously, saying, "Chu Gexing greets Your Excellency."

Chu Zhen's body trembled, and he suddenly realized what was happening.

"Please, no need for formalities," he said.

Chu Zhen carried Tang Leyan into the sedan chair he had brought. He wanted to ride back on horseback, but she stubbornly pulled him away, refusing to let him go.

Chu Zhen had no choice but to get into the sedan chair with her, since it wasn't the first time.

When the sedan curtains were lowered, the inside of the sedan chair finally became warm.

Tang Leyan smiled and leaned on his shoulder, holding his arm tightly with both hands.

Chu Zhen tilted her head to look at her and found that she was in good spirits, which brought her some comfort.

Tang Leyan sighed with satisfaction, staring at him with her big eyes: "Uncle Zhen, am I dreaming?"

Chu Zhen smiled: "Silly child."

Tang Leyan gently touched his shoulder with her head: "I'm not stupid. You have no idea how much I missed you on this journey."

Chu Zhen was taken aback, then reached out and patted her head: "Good girl."

Tang Leyan nestled into his arms and chuckled softly.

Chu Zhen let her hold onto his arm, then reached out and covered her hand with his own.

"Are you cold?" Beitang Yujian asked.

It was cold, definitely cold.

The weather in Shun was so bleak it could freeze every cell in your body.

Especially after recently getting used to the unpredictable climate of denim, suddenly returning to my homeland feels like the wind is sharp as a knife. It stings my face, but by now, I'm numb to it.

Chu Gexing didn't want to speak, and slowly shook his head.

Looking at his thin clothes, Beitang Yujian sighed, "He's really suffering for the sake of saving face."

He glanced at his clothes and said, "Such a romantic scene should be for girls..."

As she spoke, she reached out and took the cloak draped over her shoulders, handing it to Chu Gexing and saying kindly, "It's a bit old, but it's very warm."

Chu Gexing turned his head coldly and glanced at him. He then looked at the cloak in the man's hand, and continued riding forward expressionlessly.

Beitang Yujian followed behind him relentlessly: "Hey, you don't want me to put it on for you, do you? This young master is being incredibly kind, it's a rare occurrence for me."

Chu Gexing ignored him, as if he hadn't heard him.

Beitang Yujian suddenly laughed: "It's no use being jealous. No one will notice or be sad if you torture yourself like this."

Chu Gexing's body trembled on horseback.

Beitang Yujian stepped forward: "Hurry up and put them on, or you'll catch a cold."

Chu Gexing turned his head. His gaze was like a knife, and with a slight movement of his lips, he said coldly, "In my life, what I hate most are those self-righteous people." He spoke each word slowly and deliberately, through gritted teeth.

Why does he hate him so much?

Or is it that she hates him for hitting his sore spot, for striking at his weakness?

"Ah..." Beitang Yujian covered his mouth with his hand, "Then I won't say it." But there was a hint of a smile on his face. He leaned back, still looking at Chu Gexing.

At this moment, who is more embarrassed than whom?

Are they spectators, or those who unknowingly become immersed in the drama?

Chu Gexing and Beitang Yujian stared at each other, silently confronting each other for a while. Finally, Chu Gexing glared at him fiercely, then spurred his horse and galloped away.

Someone called out, "Your Excellency, Vice Envoy..."

His voice drifted on the wind: "Tell His Excellency that I am going to the palace first!"

The sedan curtain moved as Chu Zhen heard the noise and came to see what was going on.

"what happen?"

Someone stepped forward and reported, "It was the Vice Envoy who went ahead, supposedly to go to the palace to see the Emperor."

Chu Zhen was taken aback, and her brows furrowed slightly.

The sedan curtain was lifted, and a cold wind blew in. Tang Leyan next to her shrank slightly. Chu Zhen noticed this, nodded without saying a word, and lowered the sedan curtain again.

Ultimately, she was just too tired. Despite the joy of a long-awaited reunion, she couldn't keep up with her weakened body and fell asleep before even reaching her destination.

Chu Zhen looked at the haggard little face next to her, reached out and touched her face.

The soft, tender, and fragile feeling made him quickly pull his hand back.

Then I thought: What am I afraid of... I... I was just... concerned.

Perhaps it was because the person in front of him was too beautiful, giving him an unreal feeling. She asked if this was a dream. He laughed at her for being silly, but at that moment he felt a similar feeling in his heart.

From now on... I will never force her to do things she doesn't like again.

After this experience, his heart was filled with countless emotions. He worried about her endlessly, blamed himself countless times, and regretted that snowy day when he set off, and how cruel he had been.

Nothing like this will ever happen again, Leyan.

Chu Zhen sighed softly, slowly pulled his arm out of her embrace, and reached out to hold her body in his arms so that she could sleep more comfortably.

The person was sent back to the ink painting and calligraphy service.

Originally, she wanted to stay at the Zhongtang Mansion, but considering various concerns... Moreover, the Zhongtang Mansion was actually quite deserted. Apart from Luo Ling, who was good at taking care of people, Chu Zhen was not familiar with the other maids and so on. After thinking it over, she decided to entrust them to Mo Hua and Shi Shu.

When Xiao Di heard the eunuch announce that Vice Envoy Chu had entered the palace, he refused to believe his ears until he saw Chu Gexing actually walk in through the door, at which point he was stunned.

Ignoring his imperial dignity, Xiao Di stepped forward and asked, "Where is the young master?"

Chu Gexing glanced at him: "The Grand Secretary took him away."

Xiao Di was overjoyed and, without even having time to ask the emperor for permission, rushed straight out of the palace.

Before Chu Gexing could speak, he felt a gentle breeze on his face, and the child had already vanished.

Chu Gexing frowned.

But Tang Shaoxuan merely smiled, showing no anger.

That guy is really popular.

Thoughts on the Song of Chu.

If anyone else had done such a thing, the emperor would have certainly executed them without mercy.

And everyone associated with her seemed to have a get-out-of-jail-free card, and they were able to do these disrespectful things about the emperor with great success.

Chu Gexing sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm. He stepped forward, knelt down, and said, "Your subject, Chu Gexing, greets Your Majesty."

Tang Shaoxuan smiled and waved his hand, "My dear minister, there's no need for such formalities. Please rise."

Chu Gexing said, "Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty," and stood up.

Tang Shaoxuan glanced at him, then waved his hand, dismissing his attendants: "I wish to have a detailed discussion with Minister Chu. You may all leave."

The palace maids and eunuchs filed away, and Chu Gexing slowly raised his head, meeting Tang Shaoxuan's gaze, which seemed calm yet harbored a hidden murderous intent—the gaze of an emperor.

You Were Born Before I Was Born Chapter 220 Thanks to Him

No one can explain what happened.

From the day of their departure, when the snow fell heavily, to the quiet return of the chief and deputy envoys, Emperor Shun's reaction has been quite strange. The Chu Ge official, who had been dismissed, was reinstated, and there was no harsh reprimand in the Golden Palace.

And surprisingly, no one from the Daning side came to cause trouble; everything passed by uneventfully and vaguely.

"With no successor to the throne in Danning, there are bound to be many ambitious people eyeing it. Although the regent is talented and capable, he will be living in constant turmoil for quite some time and will be too busy to take care of himself to bother with us," the emperor once said.

"You did very well this time, but I cannot officially bestow a title upon you yet. Ge Xing, I'm sorry to trouble you." He reached out and patted his shoulder.

His gaze was gentle and full of appreciation.

Chu Gexing lowered his head: "I was just following orders and doing what I was supposed to do."

"Hmm," Tang Shaoxuan agreed, nodding, and then casually asked again, "Does anyone else know about this?"

Chu Gexing paused for a moment and replied, "This matter was handled with utmost secrecy. To the best of my knowledge, no one else knows about it."

"Good, very good." Tang Shaoxuan smiled. "You are so young, yet you have done so well. I am very pleased."

"I only know how to do my duty," Chu Gexing replied.

Tang Shaoxuan looked at him, the smile on his face fading slightly: "Ge Xing, do you really feel that my decision was somewhat cruel? After all, Yin Yue is happy..."

Chu Gexing said without changing his expression, "The saying goes, 'When the ruler commands a subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die.' Who can say that it's wrong to make a sacrifice for the country?"