The Charm of a Powerful Woman Spreads Across the World - Chapter 196
The high-ranking officials, regaining their composure, finally fulfilled their duties. Some defended Ru Feng, arguing that her disguise as a man was still meritorious in killing the enemy, and therefore her crime did not warrant death. However, others said that if Ru Feng were allowed to pass away easily, wouldn't all the women in the world be in chaos? If every woman disguised herself as a man to join the army, wouldn't the world be in chaos in the future? Moreover, Yuchi Ru Feng knowingly broke the law, making her crime even more serious.
Upon hearing this, Yu Xuan snorted coldly, "Do you think there's anyone in the world as capable as Ru Feng? A woman disguised as a man? Do they even look convincing?" Hmph, even he, a man who's seen countless women, was fooled. Sigh, if only he had known her identity earlier, he could have easily gotten his hands on her.
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Ru Feng and nodded in agreement. Indeed, although the woman before them possessed unparalleled beauty, her temperament was quite different from that of ordinary beauties. Her brows were filled with heroic spirit, and she looked dashing and confident. No wonder she was from a military family! It was no wonder that no one could tell she was a woman when she was dressed as a man. Moreover, she was androgynous, cultured, and highly skilled in martial arts.
There are few men like this in the world, let alone women.
How could the old general have given birth to such a bold and rebellious granddaughter? Her thoughts and behaviors are quite different from those of other daughters.
The emperor's mind was clearly disturbed by the sword. He ordered someone to bring the sword to him, touched it, looked at the two factions below who were arguing incessantly, and then looked at his younger brother, who was standing beside Ru Feng, looking around and secretly protecting Ru Feng, but did not look at him at all.
Could it be that he really resents me? But why? Why did he fall so in love with this woman?
"Alright, take Yuchi Rufeng to the imperial prison and keep him under strict guard for now. We'll discuss it again tomorrow morning. Everyone, go home now. General, you should go home too." It's so noisy! With my brother in charge, I can never get things done properly. Everything was planned perfectly for today.
Upon hearing this, the Empress stood up gracefully and said coldly, "What a farce!" She then gave the two Yu brothers a cold glance.
The two secretly groaned and quickly followed behind the Empress.
The others gradually dispersed, discussing the matter as they went.
Yuchi Huaiyang remained kneeling on the spot, stunned, until the old imperial physician came and helped him up before leaving.
As for Ru Feng, she had already been taken away by two strong soldiers. Only because Mu Wenchen was with her was she unshackled and able to move relatively freely. With Mu Wenchen by Ru Feng's side, the two soldiers couldn't do anything; even the emperor was helpless, so what could they do? Could they possibly separate them by force, given their martial arts skills? Therefore, they simply turned a blind eye.
As Ru Feng walked, she looked at Yu Chi Huaiyang, only to find that his vacant eyes suddenly blinked at her.
Startled, Ru Feng stumbled. If Mu Wenchen hadn't caught her quickly, she probably would have fallen to the ground.
Rong Yiying glanced at Rufeng with a complicated expression and said, "Take good care of yourself." Then she followed Prince De.
Yun Tianze shook his fan, glared at Mu Wenchen, and said, "Rufeng, you've suffered, but this matter will soon be over." With that, he raised an eyebrow, turned around, and left.
Ru Feng looked at the stern look that Uncle Yun gave him and muttered to himself, "He's heartless. I'm about to go to jail now, and he seems to be gloating."
Mu Wenchen ruffled her hair, messing up Ru Feng's neatly styled bun, and said, "I still prefer your hairstyle from that day; this one isn't as pretty."
Ru Feng chuckled and linked arms with Mu Wenchen, looking extremely arrogant.
Mu Wenchen's expression was the same as usual, as if he was preparing to have a meal with Rufeng, rather than going to prison today.
Hidden in the shadows, Mu Tong's face was bruised and swollen. He sighed inwardly: When will this end? I can't live like this anymore.
Besides, Master, now is not the time to discuss hairstyles. The most important thing right now is whether Xiao Feng's life can be saved.
As the two were on their way to the prison, they discovered a person standing by a side road – it was Tantai Beiyao!
Her face was pale, she was dressed in white, her lips were bloodless, and she stared intently at Ru Feng, saying, "Are you really a woman?"
Ru Feng nodded helplessly and said, "Yes." But was it really worth the princess coming all the way here to ask this?
Tantai Beiyao's tears immediately streamed down her face as she said, "Waaah... How could this happen? I finally found someone I liked, waaah... I'm so heartbroken."
Mu Wenchen said coldly, "Have you made enough of a scene?"
The princess glanced at Mu Wenchen's cold face, pouted in grievance, looked at Rufeng dressed as a woman, and suddenly turned and ran away, saying, "I hate you!"
Ru Feng stared blankly at her slender back, and unconsciously said, "Such pretentious artsy talk!" She suddenly remembered that night, when this princess also left inexplicably, just as suddenly as she had arrived.
The two exchanged a glance, shook their heads, and continued walking towards the prison.
Chapter 150 Rescue
Life is a web.
Life is actually a net; the more you struggle, the more unknowingly and deeply you become lost in it.
Ru Feng suddenly remembered this sentence. Ever since returning to the capital, he had been guessing and worrying about when his identity would be revealed. He never expected that it would be revealed so suddenly and without any preparation, leaving him no chance to defend himself. And now, he was already lost in the situation.
Ru Feng smiled slightly, only to realize that she had already entered the so-called Heavenly Prison.
Ru Feng glanced around and, thankfully, it was quite clean. Although there was only a bed, a table, and a chair, the blankets were fairly clean, so Ru Feng was satisfied, except…
Ru Feng looked at Mu Wenchen and said, "You want to share a room with me?"
Mu Wenchen nodded and said, "What, you don't want to?" His brows furrowed.
Ru Feng pouted, not very happy, and said, "I was thinking, what if we all have to go to the toilet? I don't want to do it in front of you, that would be too embarrassing!"
Mu Wenchen paused in the act of taking off his robe, his ears burning. Luckily, the lighting in the cell wasn't very good. He secretly rejoiced.
"Why are you taking off your clothes?" Ru Feng looked at him strangely. If it were any other man, she would have thought he wanted to force himself on her, but if it was Mu Wenchen, then it would probably be the other way around.
Mu Wenchen said matter-of-factly, "I think this bed isn't clean, so let's sit here." He then spread his white robe on the mat before pulling Rufeng down to sit.
Ru Feng looked at his white shirt and said admiringly, "You're really prepared; you're wearing so much in this heat."
Mu Wenchen then took out two fist-sized packages from his pocket, wrapped in oil paper. He carefully unwrapped them and said, "I noticed you haven't eaten anything except this morning, so I prepared some for you."
Ru Feng glanced at the pastries and saw that they were all his favorites, made by the imperial chefs in the palace. A few nights ago, he had casually remarked that the palace pastries looked delicious, and tonight Mu Wenchen had brought them over, making him addicted to them. He even seemed to have gained a little weight.
Ru Feng patted his waist, guessing that a few days in prison would make all the weight he had worked so hard to gain disappear.
Looking at the pastries in front of her, Ru Feng said with great emotion, "Wen Chen, you are so kind to me. You even noticed that I haven't eaten anything." Ru Feng looked at him with her big, watery eyes and even winked charmingly.
Mu Wenchen, with his excellent eyesight, blushed upon seeing this and said, "You always have such a sweet tongue whenever there's food." The sweetness touched his heart, but Mu Wenchen suddenly felt a sense of unease. Whenever Ru Feng spoke kindly to him, he would practically kill someone without hesitation if she asked. Sigh, it seems it will continue like this.