Gallinas y perros vuelan en el caos y el renacimiento

Capítulo 140

That smile seemed to illuminate the entire room, and pink peach blossoms bloomed before Ling Jiuyan's eyes, like a paradise on earth. She couldn't tell if it was real sweetness or just a temporary illusion. She stiffly swallowed, then hesitantly asked, "Was...was it Jiujun who was being presumptuous...Gexing..."

Chu Gexing's beautiful eyes flickered, and she chuckled, "Why is Young Master asking this... I am still all alone. As for the name you mentioned, I have long forgotten it. In the future, please do not mention it again, okay?"

"Alright! I won't mention it again!" Ling Jiuyan was overjoyed upon hearing this. She couldn't help but step forward, grabbing Chu Gexing's hand and exclaiming happily, "That's wonderful!"

Chu Gexing smiled faintly, and after she calmed down a bit, she slowly said, "Young Master, you can let go of Gexing's hand now. After all, men and women should not touch each other. If others see this, it may damage your reputation."

With Ling Jiuyan in her grasp and certain that his heart belonged to no one else, all her previous anxiety and fear vanished like smoke. She was so happy she wanted to burst into laughter. Not only had she never liked such pretentious things as "reputation," but even those things she once valued were now treated as utter nonsense in his presence. Seeing the smiling face before her, her beauty unparalleled, her heart fluttered. Instead, she tightened her grip on Chu Gexing's hand and said, "What are you afraid of? Don't you already know my feelings for you? Forget about reputation, I only want to ask you one question, Gexing. What do you think of me… what do you think of me…"

At this point, I couldn't continue asking the questions.

Chu Gexing frowned before saying, "Where did the young master go from here?"

Seeing his demeanor, Ling Jiuyan felt a chill in her heart, yet she held his hand tightly, thinking that since things had come to this, why hide anything any longer? She might as well be frank and clear. She steeled herself and said, "Jiujun loves Gexing. Ever since we met, I haven't been able to forget him. I only want to be with you. I once thought of going to Shun to find you, but I was stopped by everyone. I thought it was hopeless. Unexpectedly, heaven took pity on us and allowed us to meet again. Gexing, since you don't have someone you love, and Jiujun is so devoted to you, Gexing, could you…" She gritted her teeth and said resolutely, "Jiujun wants to be with you, Gexing, forever and ever!"

Chu Gexing listened to Ling Jiuyan's heartfelt words, and his expression remained unchanged throughout. Only when Ling Jiuyan finished speaking did he look up at her and say, "Young Master, I think you have misunderstood."

Ling Jiuyan stared at him intently and asked, "What's the misunderstanding?"

Chu Gexing said seriously, "If I have ever done anything that made you think I have feelings for you, I will apologize to you. I am currently single, but I have never had any intention of settling down. Therefore, I cannot accept your kindness."

Ling Jiuyan felt as if her heart had fallen into an ice cave; this must be what it felt like to gain something and then lose it again. She almost burst into tears, holding his hand and asking, "What's wrong with Jiujun? Gexing, tell me, and I'll change, okay?" Chu Gexing shook his head and said, "No, Young Master, you are a dragon among men, with outstanding looks. I am not worthy of you."

"I think it's me who's unworthy," Ling Jiuyan said calmly, suppressing her sorrow and a cold smile flashing across her face.

"No, why should you belittle yourself, Ninth Prince?" Chu Gexing lowered his eyes.

With such an expression, this person is truly unsettling. He is the epitome of "heartless yet touching."

Ling Jiuyan's mind raced.

“If you don’t look down on Jiu Jun, then…” Ling Jiu Yan suddenly smiled, “Ge Xing… I have no choice but to…”

She turned over and was already in bed.

Before Chu Gexing could make a move, Ling Jiuyan had already wrapped her arms around his waist and kissed his face.

Chu Gexing frowned and turned his head slightly. Ling Jiuyan's lips touched his cheek. He felt that the touch was very warm and delicate. He couldn't help but be distracted and kissed his face all the way down to his neck.

Chu Gexing reached out to push her away from her chest, but his hand touched something extremely soft on her body. He was startled and knew what he had touched, so he withdrew his hand.

Ling Jiuyan lifted her head from his chest, her eyes alluring, and said with a smile, "Why don't we continue?" Her voice was seductive, and her smile spread, her face full of spring.

"Young Master, please don't lose your composure!" Chu Gexing said in a low voice, already displeased.

Ling Jiuyan was still smiling as she reached her hand through his open undergarment and touched him, not wanting to leave once she did.

A murderous glint flashed in Chu Gexing's eyes, and he was about to make a move when Ling Jiuyan whispered in his ear, "Gexing, you seem to care quite a bit about Leyan."

Chu Gexing was taken aback upon hearing this, and the gesture he had just extended stopped abruptly.

Inside the prison, a ray of light shone through a narrow window. The cell was very quiet when suddenly a soft, rustling sound broke the silence. It was a large, fat rat crawling along the wall.

"Hey, don't you dare invade my territory!" Tang Leyan pointed with her fan, but the rat just glanced at her leisurely, showing no fear whatsoever, and continued to swagger along the wall as if no one was there.

Instead of getting angry, Tang Leyan laughed: "You beast, you really have the eyes of a dog... ah, the eyes of a rat, looking down on people."

Just as she was about to unleash her fury, her nose suddenly itched. She stopped speaking and covered her mouth with her hand. Suddenly, "Achoo!" A loud sneeze rang out, and her nose felt sore, as if she were about to cry. Tang Leyan rubbed her nose and asked herself, "Who is talking about me?"

Hearing such a loud sneeze, the big rat scurried away.

Tang Leyan was both amused and exasperated. The cell was suddenly empty except for her, and she felt incredibly lonely. She looked up at the narrow ventilation opening and sighed, "Chu Gexing should be better now, right? Should I get out too… It's so stuffy here."

If someone were here at this moment, they should be able to see a faint red line appearing between her eyebrows by the light from the vent.

That was a sign of impending danger.

Phoenix City's Life and Death Tribulation, Chapter 182: Memories of the Past

"My lord, are you really going? You must know that this trip is fraught with danger. Moreover, what about the Emperor..." The secretary lowered his hands, whispering his advice, his brow furrowed with worry.

Chu Zhen lowered her head, her fingers slowly tapping on the table, making a soft sound. Hearing this, she turned her head and looked into the distance at the empty couch beside her, saying slowly, "I can't let this matter go."

“My lord, Lord Chu is always resourceful and wise. He will certainly not make any mistakes. Why don’t you wait and see? Perhaps the situation is not so certain. Besides, right now Fengcheng has only said that something has happened. Perhaps… it has nothing to do with Lord Chu and his men,” the secretary said again.

Chu Zhen turned to look at him: "Is that really what you think?"

The secretary's heart skipped a beat, and he called out softly, "Sir..."

"I know what you mean, you don't want me to be in danger, but..." Chu Zhen frowned. One was someone he wanted to protect and cherish, the other was his nephew. He couldn't let either of them go. But it was strange; occasionally, in his spare time or when he closed his eyes, he would see that little girl on the day before he left, her eyes red, crying out: "I don't want to go!" At that time, her expression was somewhat sorrowful, and her voice, still clear amidst the gunfire, was somewhat desolate.

Even when she was asleep, it turned into a nightmare. Her pitiful appearance seemed to be blaming him, and her reddened eyes seemed to be protesting his heartlessness.

"Don't worry, the head of the department will be fine," Chu Zhen sighed.

Someone nearby stirred. Beitang Yujian, who had been huddled in the corner as if asleep, stood up and lazily yawned.

Chu Zhen said, "Excuse me, did we wake Young Master Beitang up?"

“No,” Beitang Yujian shook his head, his eyes shining as he looked at Chu Zhen and answered with a smile. “I just heard some interesting things, Lord Chu. If you are planning a trip, don’t forget me.”

Chu Zhen blinked, then said in astonishment, "Young Master Beitang, you..."

"Having been entrusted with this task, I must fulfill my duty. Naturally, wherever you go, I will follow. There's no need for such formalities," Beitang Yujian replied.

"I was entrusted by someone... I was entrusted by someone..." Chu Zhen's heart was suddenly shaken.

"What? Prince Feng has gone to prison again?" A deep voice rang out from the Regent's Palace in Fengcheng.

"Yes, Your Highness. The guards at the prison are almost unable to hold them off. Your Highness, if this continues..."

"Nonsense! The prison is not a place where they can come and go as they please. Besides, this person is a wanted criminal, and the suspicion against him has not yet been cleared. How can they just see him whenever they want?" Feng Jiansheng shouted angrily. "Immediately send my personal guards to bring him to the Prince's mansion."

The man was slightly taken aback. He then bowed and said, "Yes, sir!" and hurriedly left. Regent Feng Jiansheng stood alone in the hall for a long time before sighing and saying, "If we let them continue like this, I'm afraid we won't be able to keep them all under control. How will we explain this to the Empress Dowager!"

Just as he was hesitating, a figure hurried in from outside the door. Feng Jiansheng turned around, and the person went straight to his side, bowed, and said, "Your Highness, I have a secret report!"

Feng Jiansheng waved his hand. The man stepped forward and whispered something in his ear.

Feng Jiansheng's expression changed: "He really left the city?"

"It was a message brought back by carrier pigeons, witnessed by our spies."

"Hmm..." Feng Jiansheng pondered for a moment, "That's strange. Could it be because of the deputy envoy? But he's not an impulsive person, and besides, matters of state are not child's play. How could he disregard everything for the sake of mere personal feelings? Could it be..."

"How does Your Excellency intend to handle this?"

Feng Jiansheng turned his head, looked at his confidant for a moment, and then said, "I have already ordered someone to take the marriage envoy out of the prison, and the deputy envoy has been taken back by Young Master Ling. I'm sure he won't be mistreated. So let the chief envoy stay with me. This way, it will be acceptable on the surface for both countries. But once things are settled, their life or death will depend on their fate. As for Shun's side..."

He clenched his fist: "If things really turn out as I think, and things reach the worst possible point, do you think they will be polite to us?"

The confidant remained silent. Feng Jiansheng said, "These are chaotic times. We must prevent anyone from taking advantage of the situation. People's hearts are already unsettled. We cannot afford to create any more trouble. Once the news of bringing the person out of prison gets out, Shun will at least not act rashly. As for Fengcheng..." He paused, seemingly wary of something.

The confidant seemed to be deep in thought, then clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I will send more men to keep a close watch."

Feng Jiansheng nodded: "Okay, go ahead."

Upon seeing the Regent again, Tang Leyan bowed slightly and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."

"How has Your Excellency been doing in prison?" Feng Jiansheng asked calmly, sitting steadily in his chair.

"I'm grateful for Your Highness's inquiry. I'm doing alright," Tang Leyan said with a smile, then asked, "May I ask what business Your Highness has with me?"

"It's nothing, but I regret to inform the envoy that you will need to find another place to stay."

“Oh, what does Your Highness mean by that? Could it be…” She suddenly looked up, her eyes darting around as she surveyed the surrounding buildings, and exclaimed in admiration, “The scenery here is quite nice; it’s clear Your Highness is very good at managing the household.”

Feng Jiansheng frowned. Seeing her fearless demeanor, he said coldly, "I advise you to say less. Although you are Shun's bestowed marriage envoy, you are the most suspicious. However, I have always been clear about my grudges and uphold justice. Therefore, I do not want to do anything to you before the charges are settled. So you have not been subjected to any punishment in prison."

Tang Leyan giggled, "Then I must thank Your Highness for your great kindness." Feng Jiansheng looked at her mischievous appearance and snorted, "You don't need to mock me. Before the truth comes out, I'll trouble you to stay in this palace for now. However, you should also know your place. If this matter is related to you..."

"Leyan's head is perfectly fine; Your Highness may take it as you please." Tang Leyan smiled, twirled her fan, and made a resolute gesture at her neck.

Feng Jiansheng's heart skipped a beat. He remained silent, simply watching her.

In an instant, it seemed as if a figure emerged from the misty rain of Mount Emei, skipping and humming an unknown tune as she walked. Suddenly, she turned around, her eyes as bright and lively as the person before her, looking at him with a hint of surprise, and called out, "Senior Brother..."

The regent was momentarily stunned.

Tang Leyan looked up at the man high above her and saw his dazed expression, which she found amusing, as it was so different from his usual aloofness. She couldn't help but call out, "Your Highness? Your Highness?"

Suddenly, Feng Jiansheng opened his mouth and replied, "Why aren't you practicing your skills? What are you doing sneaking out here?"

This sudden remark caught Tang Leyan off guard, leaving her speechless.

She glanced at Feng Jiansheng, then looked around at herself. There was no one else there, only her. Could it be that those words were really spoken to her?

She pointed to her chest with her fan in surprise and asked, "Is Your Highness talking about...Leyan?"

A trusted aide beside the regent called out softly, "Your Highness?"

In an instant, Feng Jiansheng regained consciousness. Suddenly, his gaze changed. Before him were no Emei Mountains, no verdant landscapes, no hazy clouds. Instead, there was only a young man in red, with a fair complexion and a beaming smile. His bright eyes, filled with a hint of arrogance, a hint of curiosity, and an inherent sense of pride, were fixedly staring at him.

Phoenix City's Life-or-Death Tribulation Chapter 183: The Princess Arrives

"Don't move," Feng Jiansheng said calmly.

"What does Your Highness want to do?" Tang Leyan smiled slightly, looking at him who was so close to her. The Regent Prince could be described as "handsome and dashing," but he was a bit unapproachable, as if he carried a cold sword aura.

"Hmph, I know that the bestowed marriage made you a skilled martial artist. Now that I've released you from prison, I have no choice but to take responsibility as well. How can I feel at ease if I don't put some constraints on you?"

Tang Leyan looked at him and said, "What does Your Highness want to do to Leyan? Am I supposed to just surrender?" Her eyes darted around, and as she looked closely at his face and met his gaze, she showed no fear, but rather a hint of a smile.

Feng Jiansheng felt a tightness in his chest. That look... that look... was all too familiar and all the more hateful. He snorted coldly and grabbed her shoulder: "No one has ever dared to disobey what I say."

"Why must Your Highness lay a hand on me? I was just joking." A playful look appeared on Tang Leyan's face. "Now that I'm in Your Highness's hands, I'll naturally submit to Your Highness's will."

Feng Jiansheng blinked and asked, "You trust me so much? Or is it that..."

Tang Leyan smiled and said, "Of course I believe that Your Highness will handle this matter impartially, right, Your Highness?"

Feng Jiansheng remained noncommittal, raising his hand to press down on her body. Just as he reached the acupoint on her chest, Tang Leyan flicked her fan, covering his hand: "Your Highness..." she murmured. Feng Jiansheng paused: "Hmm?" He suddenly met her gaze. Perhaps deliberately feigning shyness, she revealed a hint of coquettishness, her eyes blinking slightly as she gave him a flirtatious look.

Feng Jiansheng was taken aback, then immediately understood what was going on. His expression turned strange for a moment, and he immediately withdrew his hand, which was about to fall, turning his palm into a fist and letting it fall silently to his waist.

"You'd better stay here quietly! Don't cause me any trouble!" He coldly uttered these two sentences, then turned and strode out.

"Yes, Leyan." Behind her, the person's cheerful voice still rang out.

The environment of the Regent's Palace was naturally incomparable to that of the prison, except for one similarity: the lack of freedom.

Wherever she went, she was followed by people 24/7. This must be due to an imperial edict from the Regent, who was probably trying to get rid of Tang Leyan, the undetermined "criminal".

Everything is as you please, if you don't take it to heart. The prison and the prince's mansion are pretty much the same. Half a day passed leisurely like this when someone from the gatehouse came to report that the Crown Princess had arrived.

Tang Leyan hurriedly went out to greet her. Deep down, her attitude towards Princess Yinyue was strange. Although she hadn't actually done it, the victim was, after all, her newlywed husband. Moreover, when Princess Yinyue visited her last time, she had shown great concern. It was clear that although newlywed, Princess Yinyue's affection for the Crown Prince was very strong. That's why Tang Leyan couldn't help but give her the life-saving medicine, never expecting… Therefore, she still felt a faint sense of shame.

Princess Yinyue entered the Regent's Palace expressionlessly. Feng Jiansheng was not present at the time, and while the other guards were ordered to watch over the wanted criminal, they were not forbidden from allowing the princess to meet with him.