The Charm of a Powerful Woman Spreads Across the World - Chapter 176
Volume 3, Chapter 137: Cover-up (Deception)
Ru Feng pouted, still in a bad mood: "But he's the emperor now, will he still treat us the same way as before?"
"Yes, it will," Yu Jue comforted, staring intently at Ru Feng's profile.
"By the way, Brother Jue, who will the princess that Yun Tianze brought be married to? Will it be you?" Ru Feng suddenly remembered Ru Xue's instructions and quickly asked.
Yu Jue shook his head and said firmly, "It won't be mine."
Ru Feng beamed with joy upon hearing this and asked, "Brother Jue, what kind of partner do you envision? What kind of personality and talents would you need? Do you have someone in mind right now?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Jue's eyes flashed with surprise. What did Ru Feng mean by asking this? And why did he laugh so happily when he heard that I wouldn't marry the princess? Could it be that he likes me? Thinking of this, Yu Jue felt his heart pounding, and his face flushed.
"Brother Jue!" Ru Feng called out again, looking at the fine sweat on his forehead and the flushed cheeks with a puzzled expression. She looked up and saw that although the sun was strong, they were under the shade of a tree, so there was no reason for him to feel hot.
Yu Jue snapped out of his daze and hurriedly replied, "Ru Feng, I'm not married yet. Actually, if Ru Feng were a woman, I would definitely marry you. I just need someone like Ru Feng." His eyes were burning, as if he wanted to see right through Ru Feng.
Ru Feng glared at him and said, "Brother Jue, don't joke around. I'm one of a kind. It's very difficult to find someone as outstanding as me. Do you really not want to marry me?" As she spoke, she revealed an arrogant smile.
Yu Jue shook his head and laughed, "Ru Feng, you're good at everything, except you're a bit narcissistic." But I like it, Yu Jue added in his mind.
Ru Feng chuckled, shook her fan, and then asked, "Brother Jue, you still haven't said whether you have someone you like?"
"Ru Feng is the one I love! In fact, as long as Ru Feng is willing, I don't care even if Ru Feng is a man, hehe, I like Ru Feng." He said the last few words very slowly, staring intently at Ru Feng's reaction.
Ru Feng's smile froze. He picked up the white jade fan to cover his face and gave a bitter smile. Was this real or fake?
Seeing Ru Feng's expression, Yu Jue quickly said, "Hehe, I was just joking with you. Ru Feng is like my younger brother, so I like him very much." In the end, he couldn't bear to see him in such a difficult state. Even if he wanted to be with Ru Feng, he couldn't bear to see him suffer the scrutiny of others. Fine, if all else fails, he'll ascend the throne. Then Ru Feng will have him protecting him from above for the rest of his life. If he doesn't want to fight, then he won't have to. He only wishes that Ru Feng can live a carefree life forever.
Yu Jue let out a heavy sigh, thinking of his responsibilities. Even if Ru Feng was a man, he still deserved someone's devoted care. If he were truly the emperor, he would have no shortage of women around him, which would be unfair to Ru Feng. Conversely, if he couldn't become emperor, wouldn't Ru Feng suffer with him? The victor is king, the loser is villain! His own fate probably wouldn't be good; he just hoped that Ru Feng wouldn't be implicated.
Upon hearing this, Ru Feng breathed a sigh of relief, and the two resumed their conversation and laughter.
After catching up with Yu Jue, Ru Feng came out, waved goodbye to Yu Jue, and prepared to go back.
However, when they passed by Yuxuan's residence, he stopped them.
"Ru Feng!" Yu Xuan suddenly jumped out from the side and stood in front of Ru Feng.
Ru Feng exhaled and shouted, "Are you looking for death? Luckily my horse isn't fast, or you would have been injured."
Yu Xuan grinned mischievously and said, "As long as Ru Feng cares about me, that's enough, hehe." He was genuinely happy. If Ru Feng didn't care about him, would he have lectured him like this?
Ru Feng glanced around. Luckily, no one was around. How could this person speak so inconsiderately? What if someone had seen them?
Yu Xuan flipped over and sat behind Ru Feng, glancing at Zhou Qian behind him. He said, "Ru Feng, let's go out of the city for a stroll."
Ru Feng thought about it and agreed, thinking it would be better to make things clear to him sooner rather than later.
So the two rode out of the city gate together. Luckily, Ru Feng was wearing a cloak, otherwise they would have been recognized. Just imagine, two grown men riding the same horse—that would be huge news!
The two arrived outside the city together and changed their route to a plain outside the city, with Yu Xuan's guards and Zhou Qian following at a distance.
The two sat together on the grass, Ru Feng gazing at the distant sunset, a blade of grass dangling from his mouth.
"Ru Feng is so heartless. She went to my brother's place but didn't even plan to come and see me. My brother and I live very close by. By the way, what did you talk to my brother about today? I saw that you had been inside for a long time."
As if glancing sideways at him, Ru Feng said, "We just talked about some things, nothing much."
Yu Xuan responded, staring intently at Ru Feng's lips, and said, "I really want to kiss you again."
Ru Feng snorted coldly and said in a cold voice, "My internal energy wasn't sealed today. If you dare to lay a hand on me again, I won't be polite."
Yu Xuan raised an eyebrow, lay on the ground, and just smiled at Ru Feng without saying a word.
Ru Feng felt very uncomfortable under his gaze. After thinking for a moment, she looked into the distance and said, "Yu Xuan, let me make this clear to you today. I don't like you, so don't say these ambiguous things to me anymore. I like Wen Chen, and I only want to be with him in this life. So even if I'm sorry, you should let go of these things as soon as possible." After saying this, Ru Feng felt much lighter. Although it was a bit cruel, she still had to say it, even if it wasn't the first time she had said it.
Silence fell behind him. Yu Xuan's smile had vanished. He stared intently at Ru Feng's back of the head and finally spoke, "Ru Feng, you're so heartless. It's my business that I like you, so even if you don't like me back, I won't stop what I'm doing. That's my freedom!"
Ru Feng turned her head and said, word by word, "But you've caused me trouble, and Wen Chen will be unhappy." Although Wen Chen didn't show much displeasure that night, Ru Feng understood his thoughts. He was always taciturn, and even when it came to himself, he preferred to keep some things to himself rather than let others know. For example, regarding Yu Xuan's forced kiss, Ru Feng could clearly feel Wen Chen's anger, pain, and unease.
Because, that night, Mu Wenchen didn't sleep a wink.
Ru Feng stood up and waved to Zhou Qian. Looking at Yu Xuan, who had already hugged her from behind, she said fiercely, "Let me go. I'm not with you. I will never like you."
Yu Xuan still refused to let go, and even increased the force of his grip.
Zhou Qian approached Ru Feng and, without saying a word, lunged at him, striking Yu Xuan with a palm. To protect himself, Yu Xuan had no choice but to release Ru Feng. However, with Zhou Qian's help, Ru Feng leaped onto his horse and galloped away.
On the grass, Yu Xuan stood there blankly, watching Ru Feng's departing figure.
Volume 3, Chapter 138: Crossdressing (A story of ruthlessness yet compassion)
Ru Feng sped home, forgetting even to put on his cloak, with Zhou Qian following closely behind.
As the sun set, the young man in the blue robe sped away, his sleeves billowing, his black hair flying, his posture graceful.
In the top-class room of the capital's premier inn, a man leaned lazily against the railing and looked out when he saw the boy rushing towards him. He only glanced at him casually, but his eyes suddenly widened.
After a long pause, the man laughed, a laugh brimming with charm. "Hehe, Ru Feng, we're truly destined to meet. We've met twice in one day, so you're mine."
Inside the Dustless Abode, Mu Wenchen looked at the intelligence report in his hand: The Third Prince forcibly embraced the young master, but the young master refused to yield.
A cold glint flashed in his eyes. "Yuxuan, do you really want me to lay a hand on you?"