I am born a beauty, and I am supreme

Chapter 169

“Well said,” Tang Shaoxuan gave him a deep look. He smiled and said, “You…are very good.”

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty."

"Well, Ge Xing, you must be tired after your long journey. Go back and get some rest. Come to the palace another day. The Empress Dowager misses you very much."

"Your subject obeys."

"Oh, and also..." Tang Shaoxuan hesitated for a moment, "What about Le Yan?"

"She... caught a bit of a cold and must have gone back to rest by now. Your Majesty, would you like to see her?"

"In that case, there's no need. Let's do it another day."

"yes."

Once he left the palace, someone had already informed Chu Gexun, who was on duty, of his return.

General Huwei, acting as the commander of the Nine Gates, was idly playing cards with someone in his duty room.

His face was covered with white paper strips, making him look like a terrifying ghost.

Upon hearing the news of Chu Gexing's return, he threw the cards in his hand haphazardly.

The brothers objected, saying he was trying to cheat them again.

"Screw you!" Chu Ge Xun roared, "My brother's back! No more fighting! No more fighting!" Without another word, he kicked the stool over and ran away.

Reaching the doorway, the wind rustled the paper strips on his face. Chu Ge Xun wiped the strips off with one hand and ran towards the Meridian Gate.

Seeing a tall, slender man slowly approaching from afar, Chu Gexun shouted, "Brother!"

He ran over there, laughing heartily, from a great distance.

Chu Gexing saw his ferocious smile. He was clearly extremely happy. Touched, she remained outwardly calm.

Chu Ge searched for a long time. Finally, the tiger leaped to his side and, without saying a word, opened its arms and hugged Chu Ge tightly: "Brother, you're finally back! I missed you so much!"

Chu Gexing let him hug her and couldn't help but smile as she said, "Hey, okay, that's enough."

Chu Ge hugged him, her heart filled with a turbulent mix of emotions, and tears welled up in her eyes without her realizing it: "I really missed you. If it had been a few days later, I would have gone to Danning to find you!"

Hearing his trembling voice, clearly carrying a sense of grievance, Chu Gexing was moved, but held back and said, "How old are you? Why are you still like this? Let me go right now. What kind of behavior is this if someone sees us like this?"

Chu Ge stubbornly persisted, asking, "Brother, don't you miss me?"

Seeing that he wouldn't stop, Chu Gexing pushed him away and said, "I miss you my foot!" He then hit him on the head.

Chu Gexun's tears rolled down his cheeks, but he grinned and said, "Fine, you're back anyway. I know you've always been a hypocrite and never tell the truth. Alright, I'll throw you a banquet tonight to welcome you back."

Chu Gexing examined his face and noticed a white paper strip stuck to his cheek. He couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Alright, but before that, you should wash your face first. How can you face people with your face covered in saliva?"

Chu Gexun rubbed his face with his large hand and finally tore off the slip of paper that had slipped through the net. He put his hand on Chu Gexing's shoulder and said, "I know. Anyone who dares to say anything, I'll kill him... By the way, brother, did that androgynous guy come back too?"

Chu Gexing was taken aback, then gave a low reply.

Chu Gexun, however, didn't notice and said with a grin, "That's good then."

Chu Gexing asked, "What's better? You... seem so concerned about him?"

Chu Ge snorted: "What does it have to do with me? But if he doesn't come back, Shushu will worry. If Shushu is worried, she won't give me a nice look, which will make me feel bad too."

Chu Gexing shook his head and laughed for a while.

Chu Gexun said matter-of-factly, "I like her, of course I would do that."

Chu Gexing's heart stirred, but he said calmly, "I didn't say it was impossible."

"Okay, let's go home," Chu Gexun smiled again. "Brother, what do you want to eat? I'll ask someone to make something especially for you. Also... did you bring me any gifts?"

Upon hearing the word "gift," Chu Gexing suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest.

He slowly reached out and touched his chest.

Beneath his fingertips, through the thin clothing, he felt a hard protrusion on his chest.

Of course he knew what it was.

Ever since it was tied here, it has been like a branding iron, leaving a deep imprint on his heart.

Tang Leyan, dressed in thick clothes, lay on the sloping couch, watching Shishu and Mohua pacing around the room.

"Okay, okay, I said I'm all better now, it's not that dangerous anymore, do you all have to be so cautious?" she chuckled and said.

Shi Shu kept fanning the small stove, the medicine pot emitting hot steam that filled the room with the smell of medicine. Without stopping, she turned her head and said, "We are not as heartless as you, young master. It's a miracle that you were injured like this. But... why did you have to fall ill when you were on a mission? Luckily, you had medicine with you. Otherwise, do you think you would still be alive to come back to see us?"

She looked fierce, but as she spoke, her eyes gradually reddened.

He hurriedly rubbed his eyes, turned around, and muttered, "There really is still smoke here. It's suffocating. I hate it."

Tang Leyan smiled but remained silent. She didn't reveal that she had given the pill to Crown Prince Danning, otherwise, Shishu would have pounced on her and devoured her.

Mo Hua brought over a thick hand warmer and placed it at her feet. Then she sat down on the edge of the bed, reached out and massaged her legs, saying, "It's been so cold all the way here. I can't believe you actually made it through. Luckily you're alright now. If something had really happened to you, how would we survive?"

Shi Shu's anger had subsided, but upon hearing this, it flared up again: "Exactly! We absolutely cannot do such reckless things again."

Tang Leyan shook her head: "Hey, hey, don't make such a fuss, okay? I'm perfectly fine."

Upon hearing this, Shi Shu curled her lip and said, "You're lucky because you're alive and have someone protecting you. If it weren't for Lord Chu this time, do you think you'd still be here spouting nonsense?"

Tang Leyan was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Yes, thanks to him."

Mo Hua glanced at Shi Shu, then smiled and lowered her head.

Shi Shu blushed and retorted, "I'm not speaking up for him for any other reason. Lord Chu is really good. In this cold weather, with your frail health, you've traveled such a long distance without any problems. It's clear he's very considerate. We should thank him properly. You owe Lord Chu a huge favor, young master."

Mo Hua smiled and said, "We didn't say you were speaking up for him for any other reason. Besides, Lord Chu is someone you and I have long admired."

Hearing her say that, Tang Leyan couldn't help but tease her, "So you two had your eyes on him all along?"

“No, that’s not true!” Shi Shu shouted.

Mo Hua blushed: "You know perfectly well what we mean."

Tang Leyan laughed heartily.

A figure flashed at the doorway, and a person exuding a chilling aura rushed in.

It's Xiao Di. Oh.

You Were Born Before I Was Born Chapter 221 Don't Move

Tang Leyan thought: Chu Gexing did a really good job.

She didn't get sick at all on her way back.

Despite such a perilous situation, she miraculously returned from the brink of death, thanks in no small part to his care.

You should know that with her weak constitution, she was destined to be plagued by all kinds of illnesses. The reason she was able to return safely was because of Chu Gexing. He secretly used his internal energy to transfer true qi to her every day, and she knew that.

He didn't know at first, because she would fall asleep every night, and he did it very discreetly, as if he didn't want her to find out.

Every morning when she woke up, she felt more refreshed, and over time, she guessed that he must have done something secretly.

However, since he didn't want her to know, she pretended not to know.

Moreover, this strange internal energy...

She still remembers the terrifying horror that ran through her body when a certain guess flashed through her mind.

Later, Tang Leyan thought: I should know nothing, it would be better if I knew nothing at all.

To express their gratitude to "Lord Chu" for taking care of them along the way, a welcome-home banquet was held at the residence of Tang Leyan.

That night, Chu Ge Xun strode ahead, entering the mansion with practiced ease. Chu Ge Xing followed behind, his hands behind his back. As soon as Chu Ge Xun entered, he laughed heartily twice and said, "We're here!"

Hearing the sound, the big-eyed little girl hurriedly ran out of the corridor and called out, "Ge Xun, Ge Xun, come quickly and help me pick the vegetables!"

Chu Ge Xun readily agreed with a heart full of pride. Turning around, he said, "Brother, I'll go help out first and come back later."

Without waiting for Chu Gexing's reply, he took off running towards the little girl.

Chu Gexing looked at his impatient appearance and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

It was quiet where I was. There weren't many people around.

Chu Ge originally intended to host a grand banquet at his residence, inviting his brothers from the Nine Gates and the army. "Gentleman's Hall"

Unexpectedly, he agreed without hesitation when the girl called him.

So peaceful.

It was almost deserted.

He was even called upon by the girl to pick vegetables. He looked delighted, as if it were the best thing ever.

Chu Gexing knew that during his absence from Shundu, Chu Gexun must have done many similar things. He seemed very experienced.

So, love can change a person so much?

He used to be such a carefree person, often shouting things like: "A man's ambition lies in all directions."

If someone had asked him to do that before, he would have yelled at that person back.

But now...

Chu Gexing gazed wistfully at Chu Gexun's disappearing figure.

He was with that girl. They chatted and laughed, filled with joy.

It was very quiet around.

Chu Gexing sighed and turned around.

Suddenly, I came across a package containing something whose shape was almost impossible to discern.

She cried out, "Quick, come help!"

Chu Gexing was taken aback before realizing that it was Tang Leyan.

She was almost completely wrapped in the blanket, looking like a bloated ball. Her movements were extremely difficult, and quite ridiculous.

"What's wrong with you?" Chu Gexing asked.

"Those two... were afraid I'd catch a cold, so..." She reached up and scratched her head uncomfortably.

Chu Gexing smiled when he saw that she was wearing thick cotton gloves.

"What are you laughing at?" It was clear she was in a bad mood and knew how to get angry.