The Charm of a Powerful Woman Spreads Across the World - Chapter 200
Ru Feng nodded generously and pounced on Mu Wenchen, engaging in another round of entanglement.
After a while, Ru Feng released her arms from his neck and said breathlessly, "Wen Chen, I like you too."
The two embraced contentedly. Ru Feng, catching her breath, said, "Do you know Yi Han? She likes you. I'm really afraid that if I'm transferred out of the capital, she'll take advantage of the situation. She's not an ordinary woman." She has a strong personality, appearing cold and tough in front of others, but a delicate and gentle one in front of Mu Wenchen. Hmph, everyone knows what she's thinking. Treating a rival in love is like treating an enemy on the battlefield—it's either you or me who suffers. So, for her own sake, of course she wants her to suffer, and therefore she must show no mercy.
Upon hearing this, Mu Wenchen smiled and said, "Don't worry, nothing will happen between her and me. I will also try my best to be with you." Although the chances were slim, Mu Wenchen suddenly remembered his brother's promise and sighed inwardly.
Ru Feng merely raised an eyebrow, saying nothing. Didn't the emperor himself understand? How could he possibly allow Wen Chen to so easily elope? He would definitely separate her from Wen Chen.
"Don't worry, I'll earn myself a chance to make a name for myself." Ru Feng kissed his lips and laughed. "He'll probably be very curious about the origin of my sword. Hehe, she was right back then." Ru Feng chuckled, recalling what happened back then.
Mu Wenchen simply looked at her and didn't ask anything more.
Sure enough, not long after they finished speaking, the emperor sent people to pick them up. It was Mu Tong and two other Imperial Guard soldiers, and Mu Wenchen naturally went out with them.
Standing in the sunlight, Ru Feng felt as if she hadn't seen the sun in a long time; it was almost like a lifetime had passed! Even though it had only been a day.
Ru Feng sniffed his clothes and thankfully, the stench wasn't too strong; it was all from the sweat he produced while dancing the sword yesterday.
Compared to Ru Feng's joy, Mu Wenchen seemed a little unwilling; he wanted to stay with Ru Feng a little longer.
Ru Feng nudged his waist with her elbow and said, "Don't be upset, we'll have plenty of time to spend together in the future."
Mu Wenchen smiled slightly, a hint of sadness flashing in his eyes, but he remained silent.
Mu Tong, standing behind them, froze upon hearing this, glancing at the two in front of her and muttering to herself: "This Yu Chi Ru Feng is too shameless; how can a young lady speak so boldly?" To be honest, knowing Ru Feng was a woman, she had doubted her own eyesight, and even started to suspect the men beside her, fearing they might be women disguised as men.
Sigh, my master has such a unique eye! I certainly don't have that kind of taste.
Ru Feng thought he would go directly to see the emperor, but he found himself running into an old friend on the way.
It was Murong Yinghe. Seeing her seemingly listless appearance, Rufeng was quite surprised and hurriedly asked, "Miss Murong, what are you doing here?" He was a prisoner now, so how could it seem like anyone could come looking for him?
Murong Yinghe's face was pale and ashen upon hearing Rufeng's words. Her entire body seemed to stiffen. Her eyes stared straight at Rufeng, and her gaze, which had dimmed instantly, seemed to carry a hint of despair and pleading. Her pale lips trembled and moved, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't...
Ru Feng was terrified by her appearance and quickly broke away from the group to go to her side and ask, "What's wrong?"
Murong Yinghe moved her lips and said, "It was Consort Lian who requested His Majesty to let me see you. She is my aunt." This answered Fa Feng's question.
Looking at her, Ru Feng felt guilty and stammered, "Are you alright?"
Murong Yinghe glanced at Mu Wenchen, who merely frowned and led the others a short distance away to watch.
"You...you're really a woman?!" Having finally come to her senses, she excitedly grabbed Ru Feng's arm and blurted out this question out of the blue!
Upon hearing this, Ru Feng understood immediately. She quickly lowered her head and said, "I really did. I'm sorry for lying to you." Being stared at by her with such accusatory and desperate eyes, Ru Feng also felt very uncomfortable, even though the way she gripped her hand was making her uncomfortable.
"So this is real, I'm not dreaming..." After a long pause, a smile appeared on her face, which made me feel even more pained than seeing her cry. "So all of this was just a big joke! How ridiculous! ... The most ridiculous thing is that I... I actually... I actually gave my heart to this joke!" As she spoke, her voice choked with sobs, and two strings of tears slid straight down her face.
"Hey, don't... don't cry," Ru Feng panicked. Seeing the usually proud, lively, cheerful, and radiant Murong Yinghe like this, Ru Feng felt terrible. Falling for a fake man like him must be heartbreaking.
After offering words of comfort, they found that Mu Wenchen had suddenly appeared in front of them, coldly saying, "Ru Feng likes me, not you, so you don't need to cry anymore. Ru Feng, let's go."
Ru Feng looked at Mu Wenchen in surprise and said, "Don't say that."
A hint of displeasure flashed in Mu Wenchen's beautiful eyes, but seeing Ru Feng's reaction, he said nothing.
Murong Yinghe wiped away her tears, then lowered her head and said, "Young Master Rufeng, you should go now. I hope you are alright." With that, she slowly walked away.
Ru Feng stared at her retreating figure, stunned and speechless, unsure of what to feel.
Chapter 153
"Is this considered a sin?" Ru Feng murmured to himself.
Mu Wenchen simply frowned, looking at Ru Feng's face silently.
Ru Feng suddenly leaned close to Mu Wenchen, pulled down his ear, and whispered, "We both have a thing for the same sex." She was referring to the emperor.
Upon hearing this, Mu Wenchen pursed his lips unhappily, his eyes flickered, but he said nothing.
Mu Tong winked and made faces at him, and only then did Ru Feng and Mu Wenchen resume their journey. Looking at the people in the shadows, Ru Feng sighed inwardly. He had thought the palace was lax, but it turned out it was just a facade.
Finally, he saw the emperor again. In the imperial study, there was only Ru Feng and him.
"Where did this sword come from?" After a moment of staring at each other, the emperor finally spoke impatiently.
Ru Feng chuckled to himself. The owner of this sword must be someone the emperor values, otherwise he wouldn't be so impatient. It seems he really got a great deal.
"The owner of this sword was a woman, with a delicate figure. I couldn't see her face; I hadn't seen her since when I saved her. She simply gave me the sword, saying that perhaps one day it could save my life," Ru Feng said honestly this time. But whether the stubborn and arrogant man before him believed her was another matter entirely.
"When did you meet her? And why did you lie last time?" The emperor's dark eyes pressed tightly against Ru Feng, his sharp gaze fixed on her.
Ru Feng looked at him without flinching and said, "I met her when I was fourteen. I just helped her out of the blue. Besides, she said not to talk about it in public, and I followed her advice."
The emperor was silent for a moment, then spoke with difficulty, "Where is the person next to her? Is no one by her side?" His eyes were fixed on Ru Feng, and his hands unconsciously clenched into fists.
Ru Feng silently shook his head, observing the emperor's expression. Ru Feng now suspected that the emperor did not truly like Wen Chen, yet the way he looked at Wen Chen was so misleading.
Who is his true love? The Empress, Wen Chen, or that mysterious woman?
Ru Feng pondered, then secretly shook her head, deciding not to think about it anymore. As long as she could be with Wen Chen, that was enough.
"Do you know how I intend to punish you this time?" The emperor composed himself, reverting to his former aloof and supreme ruler, looking down at Ru Feng.
Ru Feng silently shook his head. Sometimes it was best to play dumb in front of the emperor.
The emperor closed his eyes, and no one knew what he was thinking, but when he opened his eyes, he had already made his decision. "Yuchi Rufeng, in view of everyone's pleas for your life, I also want to see what you are capable of. So I will give you another chance. Go to the northern frontier to suppress the bandits and atone for your crimes. Only in this way can I spare your life."