Amor a través del tiempo

Capítulo 68

After a long while, Yin Qing gave Lin Feng a resentful look and said, "Fine, I know you're a heartless woman. Bei Chentian has been in contact with you for longer, so I believe he should know this too. But this man doesn't seem to care at all. He clearly heard Lei Ran trying to win you over at the banquet, and he still told me to make sure to pass on a message to you."

Faced with Lei Ran's attempts to win him over at the banquet, Lin Feng did hesitate, but at the last moment he was interrupted by Li Shi. Lin Feng paused slightly: "He... means that no matter what my answer is, he will only have one answer?"

This is exactly what Yin Qing just said. Lin Feng already knows the answer: he sent Yin Qing to protect her safety. Is there any need to doubt that?

“That’s right.” Yin Qing nodded, her gaze somewhat peculiar as she continued with a smile, “That man said that whether you agree to Lei Ran’s proposal or not, his opinion won’t change. He knows what kind of person you are better than anyone else. If you don’t agree to Lei Ran’s proposal, then of course he will be happy. If you agree to Lei Ran’s proposal, it will just be continuing your usual way of doing things, nothing surprising, and he won’t mind either. No matter what your answer is, as long as he becomes powerful, you will still return to his side. No matter how you reply, it won’t change his mind.”

"What a self-centered man!" Lin Feng spat, but he could no longer hide the smile on his face.

Indeed, Bei Chentian's actions were far too self-centered. In his words, it would be: I don't care what you think, I will get what I want.

However, this move gave Lin Feng a sense of reassurance. Such a domineering approach was indeed the man's consistent style. But how could it so cleverly soothe her mind and relieve her of the trouble of making such a choice, ignoring whether it was a betrayal or not? Was this really just a coincidence?

Lin Feng never doubted that the most important thing in Bei Chentian's heart was always supreme power. It was a career and something that a man and an emperor naturally wanted to possess and control. This was something that could never be changed, just as she was a petty person whose most important thing was her own life. This deeply ingrained view could not be changed for anyone.

However, aside from imperial power, when her safety was at stake and his interests clashed with hers, he seemed to genuinely care about her to some extent…

"Yes, that's really too arrogant. How dare you keep a woman like you? Aren't you afraid of being bitten by a wolf in the end?" Yin Qing stared at her and nodded repeatedly.

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow: "Hmph, enough nonsense, when does he plan to seize the throne?"

"Woman, do you really think Tiancheng is some kind of place that you can just seize whenever you want? Lei Ran has been biding his time for so many years, and almost all the palace guards are his confidants. It's extremely difficult to even plant one or two of them. Bei Chen Tian still can't find an identity to approach you, and he only sent me here because he's afraid of alerting him. If he wanted to seize the palace, he might as well go buy a block of tofu and smash his head against it." Yin Qing sneered and shook her head.

"He wants to make his move outside the palace? But would Lei Ran leave the palace so easily?" Lin Feng stroked his chin, a sudden glint in his eyes. "Right, that Dark Prince's residence... Could it be that Consort Li is actually one of Chen Tian's people?"

"Sigh, you've guessed it pretty accurately. What can I, the messenger, say? Dark King, you should rest and wait for the right opportunity." Yin Qing sighed repeatedly, then chuckled at his own sanctimonious tone.

"By the way, where exactly is Chen Tian hiding? Why didn't I even recognize him?" Lin Feng was now at ease and couldn't help but wonder why she hadn't noticed him. Since Bei Chen Tian was able to hide right under Lei Ran's nose and hear her and Lei Ran's conversation, he should be very close. But the guards around them didn't seem like Bei Chen Tian at all.

"Ahem... well... you'd better not ask for now. If he's willing to tell you, then let him tell you himself." Yin Qing seemed to have put in a lot of effort to hold back her laughter, still "coughing" and "coughing" over there. Clearly, Bei Chentian's idea was either very insidious or very embarrassing.

Lin Feng thought for a long time but couldn't think of anyone who resembled him, so he simply stopped thinking about it, kicked the poor Yin Qing off the bed, ignored his complaints, and took over a big bed and fell fast asleep.

When Lin Feng woke up the next morning, Yin Qing was gone. Instead, Lei Ran, with dark circles under his eyes, came running over and invited Lin Feng to have breakfast together. He even said shamelessly, "You are my Dark King. It is only natural that we have breakfast together and be inseparable."

Lin Feng had just gotten out of bed and before he even opened his sleepy eyes, he felt a chill: "Lei Wang, have you been tied up with ropes so much that your nerves are all messed up? Who wants to be all lovey-dovey with you!"

"Hmph, you have no choice but to accept it. I will attend court with you and discuss state affairs together. From today onwards, you are my Dark King Tiancheng, and it is only right that you be as close as brothers with me!" Lei Ran said with an air of domineering arrogance.

"..." Lin Feng stared at his two dark circles under his eyes, and suddenly smiled in a strange and ambiguous way: "Is it because I wasn't by your side that you couldn't sleep peacefully last night, King Lei?"

"This...this is utter nonsense! No! This is not true!" Lei Ran jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, loudly trying to cover up his thoughts, but his handsome face was already half red, which naturally betrayed him.

Of course, even if you kill him, he won't admit it.

Lin Feng did not go against his wishes. After washing up, he went to court with Lei Ran to discuss matters. They had lunch together and were free to move around the palace in the afternoon. However, there were always five or six of Lei Ran's secret guards following him. Except in the palace, he was almost always under surveillance.

After the incident involving Consort Rong, the women in the harem were basically afraid of Lin Feng and stopped causing her trouble. Even Empress Zhao Feier quieted down a lot. Yin Qing often sneaked into Lin Feng's palace at night to bring him messages from Bei Chen Tian. More than a month passed by.

That afternoon, Lin Feng was taking a stroll and resting in the Imperial Garden when he was surprised to find a group of people blocking his way.

Chapter Sixty-Eight: A Gift to My Daughter

"Oh, isn't this the Dark King? Long time no see, the Dark King seems to be having a good time." A sinister laugh came from afar, and sensing the unfriendly tone, Lin Feng frowned and looked over.

You wouldn't believe it until you look, and what you see is astonishing. A group of beautiful women are standing at the front of the path. Almost all the women in Lei's harem are walking together. Leading them are Zhao Feier and a beautiful young girl in colorful clothes. The one speaking is Empress Zhao Feier, and the girl next to her has exquisite features. She is none other than Princess Ronghua, whom I saw at Changpan Palace.

In contrast, Princess Ronghua showed no hostility whatsoever. She smiled at Lin Feng and said, "The Dark Prince also has time to stroll through the Imperial Garden. My brother said the other day that he and the Dark Prince were extremely busy. Otherwise, we would definitely have invited the Dark Prince to our flower-viewing party today."

Princess Ronghua wasn't particularly cunning. Although she had met Lan Feng, she clearly didn't dare to make a move on Lin Feng after Lei Ran's warning. In any case, as a princess, she had no conflict of interest with Lin Feng and even hoped that she could stay. As for the issue of status, she naturally did whatever Lei Ran said.

Princess Ronghua thought to herself, with her brother around, he seemed more like a real person, capable of anger and rage, and even smiling more often. How come she had never noticed before that her brother liked Consort Feng?

Lin Feng's eyebrows twitched, sensing a conspiracy. How come she didn't know there was any gathering today?

Empress Zhao Feier, Consort Li, Consort Shu, and Consort Fang—these women were all pioneers in the struggle for favor in the harem. At this moment, all eyes were on her, and beneath their friendly masks lay deep jealousy. Lin Feng understood the reason.

Since arriving at Tiancheng Palace, not only the Imperial Concubine, but even Empress Zhao Feier has never been summoned by Lei Ran to serve him in bed. On the contrary, Lin Feng has been spending every day with Lei Ran under various pretexts. At the beginning, they even shared a room and "slept in the same bed" for many days. How could they not be furious?

A bunch of resentful housewives! Who knows which corner you're in at night, frolicking with which guard!

Lin Feng rolled his eyes, pondering how to find the mastermind behind instigating these people to cause trouble. He then greeted her with a beaming smile: "Your Highness's hospitality is truly touching. I have always enjoyed lively gatherings. I heard from King Lei that the harem keeps a group of singing sows with melodious voices and graceful figures, which are truly unparalleled in the world. So I secretly came to see for myself. And indeed, seeing is believing. They live up to their reputation and have not disappointed me at all!"

As she spoke, her smiling eyes slowly swept over the groups of girls, especially lingering on Empress Zhao Feier, which made these women blush with anger.

A singing sow?

Princess Ronghua was taken aback. She turned around and looked at the concubines in the harem whose faces were turning from blue to purple. Then she couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"You, you...you..." Zhao Feier had never suffered such humiliation. The former Lan Feng was trampled under her feet, but now she was so openly presumptuous. However, due to Lei Ran's brutal methods, she dared not do anything to her. She could only utter "you" for a long time without getting anything out of her. It is estimated that no empress in history has ever been as frustrated as her.

"Your Majesty, when did you develop a stutter?" Lin Feng asked with a look of surprise, shaking his head and saying kindly, "You'd better find the imperial physician to treat you as soon as possible. I heard from Prince Lei that he dislikes women who stutter. Although the possibility is small, it wouldn't be good if Prince Lei accidentally walked into your palace one day and heard you say a few words and flew into a rage."

Zhao Feier almost fainted from anger. Lin Feng's words were loaded with meaning, clearly mocking Zhao Feier for being destined to live a lonely life in the future, and for Lei Ran to never see her again.

An empress has been humiliated to this extent and does not even dare to retaliate. It seems that this empress's career has come to an end.

"Alright, Empress, Dark Prince, we're just here to admire the flowers. Let's not ruin the harmony. Dark Prince only meant well." Princess Ronghua hurriedly stepped in to smooth things over when she saw things were about to escalate. However, when she mentioned Lin Feng's "good intentions," Zhao Feier almost vomited blood. Clearly, Princess Ronghua was on Lei Ran's side, so she was more friendly to Lin Feng.

“The princess is indeed sensible; no wonder she is so beloved by King Lei.” Lin Feng smiled at Princess Ronghua.

"You flatter me, Dark King. If you don't mind, you can call me Xiang'er." Princess Ronghua looked at that handsome and cool face and her heart skipped a beat. She thought to herself, "It's a pity that Lan Feng is not a man. If he were a man, even my royal brother probably wouldn't be as outstanding as her."

Lin Feng sniffed Lei Xiang twice, his face beaming with excitement and a sense of invigoration: "Sister Xiang'er smells so good, she has finally covered up the sow's stench. Although the sow sings beautifully, she can never shake off her pig nature."