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The soldiers outside the door had been drawn by the man's maniacal laughter, and suddenly a commotion erupted. Shouts of "Catch the assassin!" and "Go that way!" filled the air as they scattered and fled in disarray.
Immediately afterward, Bei Chenxiang's worried and anxious voice reached Lin Feng's ears. The blue-clad figure stumbled and crashed through the door with a loud "bang!" and rushed over the barrier into the inner room.
"Brother An! Are you alright..."
Before he could finish speaking, the flustered man froze like a wooden stake. Bei Chenxiang was terrified, his eyes glazed over, pointing at Lin Feng with a horrified expression, his mouth agape for a long time.
Lin Feng's eyes widened, and a bead of sweat rolled down his cheek. Oh no! She was only wrapped in a silk robe and hadn't even had time to get dressed! Her ample bosom and smooth, jade-like skin were impossible to hide...
"Uh... Prince Xiang..."
Let me clarify that I never write articles that are over a thousand words long. I'm not a writer who writes 1,000 words at a time, and my writing is always quite substantial. I've also been busy writing a new book recently. As those who know me know, I never save up drafts, so I'm writing this in my spare time. Please forgive me if the updates are a bit slow.
I haven't found many authors on Xiaoxiang who write faster than me; most write around two thousand words a day. Let's all speak honestly, isn't that right? My writing speed definitely can't keep up with your reading speed. Even if I write faster, readers will still feel it's slow. I'm a very straightforward person and don't like beating around the bush, so please forgive me if I offend anyone.
Chapter Fifty-Three: A Tumultuous Love Story
"You are...you are..." With trembling fingers pointing at the person in front of him, Bei Chenxiang's head had been buzzing and in complete chaos since the last moment.
The person before him was still wet, with only a layer of white silk covering her private parts. Her crystal-clear, jade-like skin and captivating curves were no longer concealed. A hint of embarrassment lingered on her familiar, stunning face, and water droplets dripped from her long, black, satin-like hair, as if unwilling to spoil her beauty.
He involuntarily swallowed hard, his face flushing even more. His eyes, however, seemed to have lost control, unable to tear themselves away from the stunning woman. The more he looked, the more captivated he became. Good heavens! She was actually…
“Dark King! Prince Xiang! How are you…” Shouts from soldiers and guards came from outside. Bei Chenxiang woke up with a start, jumped up, his handsome face flushed red, and stammered.
"I...I...I'll go out and help you...chase them...chase them away..."
As soon as he finished speaking, this renowned general rushed out as if his pants were on fire, leaving Lin Feng still struggling to figure out how to explain. Don't doubt it, our Lin Feng's skin is so thick that it's beyond human comprehension. This kind of small scene certainly wouldn't cause her any embarrassment.
What frustrated Lin Feng was that Bei Chenxiang probably wouldn't be able to treat her as a brother anymore.
Sigh, men just can't resist the allure of beautiful women. She had almost no doubt that after a night of contemplation, Bei Chenxiang would blush and his heart would race whenever he saw her, falling head over heels for her and plunging into the ocean of love.
Isn't this woman incredibly arrogant? The guy hasn't even fallen for her yet, and she's already overthinking things...
A commotion arose outside, presumably because Bei Chenxiang had blocked all the soldiers at the door. Lin Feng ignored the chaos and dressed herself, then went to bed. She knew that Bei Chenxiang wouldn't be coming back to cause trouble tonight.
The next day, Lin Feng indeed got his wish and saw Prince Xiang's panda eyes, as well as his somewhat fiery, focused, and somewhat painful and resentful gaze.
In the following days, the two did not meet often, and most of the time they stayed in their own rooms. Chechi Kingdom was like a silent gourd, setting aside a place for these envoys to live, and then there was no further news. No one even came to inquire about the cause of the princess's death, which made Lin Feng feel a little uneasy in the midst of his comfort.
Rumors have gradually spread. The twelve Venerables of Fengyu Kingdom are only a layer of power and not the real decisive force in the court. The forces in Chechi court are also slowly stirring under the influence of these rumors.
Everything was done in secret, and no one intended to be the first to act. Everyone moved cautiously, and even Lin Feng couldn't figure out what was going on.
Just a few days later, Qin Zheng came to report the news with a mixture of excitement and solemnity.
"My lord, our first transaction has been successfully completed! Hu Yan and Zhan Chenxiao have returned to Beichen, and we have received a reply from Boss Qin. Under your brilliant strategy, in addition to the smuggling of grain, we have also successfully brought back a batch of tribute. We have truly made a fortune."
Lin Feng nodded slightly, revealing a beautiful smile of approval, but she didn't seem to be too emotional. This made Qin Zheng secretly admire her. As expected of his master, she was calm in the face of success or failure. It was an honor for him to have chosen her.
"You've told me the good news, but what about the bad news?" Lin Feng casually picked a flower from beside him and asked nonchalantly.
"Your Majesty is wise!" Qin Zheng praised sincerely again, then straightened his expression and said solemnly in a low voice, "Your Majesty, through Boss Qin's business network, we recently received some astonishing news. Although we don't know if it's true or false, the news is too shocking, so I still need to ask Your Majesty to be extra careful recently."
"Is someone interfering in the affairs of Fengyu and Chechi?" A cold glint flashed in Lin Feng's beautiful eyes, and a layer of killing intent was faintly revealed.
"My lord is incredibly insightful! Lei Ran has arrived!" Qin Zheng's voice, though low, was like a thunderclap in Lin Feng's ears.
Lei Ran has arrived! That wolf-like man actually dares to interfere in Beichen Kingdom's affairs at this crucial time? A war between Fengyu Kingdom and Chechi Kingdom is already inevitable; does he really want to wade into this mess? No! That's impossible! Such a thing would bring him no benefit whatsoever. Fengyu Kingdom is too far from Tiancheng; if he were to act under Beichen Kingdom's nose, that would be like an old man hanging himself—he'd rather die than live!
So, what was his purpose? Something, or—someone?
A hint of shock flashed in Lin Feng's beautiful eyes, and her unease grew stronger. The thing she least wanted to happen was the most likely one. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that Lei Ran might have come for her this time!
The reason is simple: he had seen his own face in Tianlu, which means he might have guessed that she was Lan Feng! And the fact that the Holy Maiden accompanied him to Chechi Kingdom this time is definitely a great opportunity!
Lin Feng's gaze drifted toward Xiao Cui's East Garden, his eyes revealing layers of ruthlessness. No matter who it is, since they're coming, they'll have to suffer a bit. How could I not give them a generous gift?
Although she understood that Bei Chenxiang had been avoiding her lately, this was no time for jokes. Lin Feng sighed and went to find Bei Chenxiang at the South Garden where he lived.
When they found him, Bei Chenxiang was already completely drunk, holding a jar of wine in his hand. He was lying in a pile of wine jars, his beard looked like it hadn't been shaved for several days, his eye sockets were sunken, and his handsome features were sallow, making him look sickly!
"Bei Chenxiang! Is this how you've been spending the last few days?" Lin Feng roared, kicking her. Although it wasn't intentional, she was the one who caused this situation. But no matter how颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a state of being listless, dispirited, or demoralized), she shouldn't be this drunk at such a sensitive time, right? Wasn't she afraid someone would poison her drink?
The drunken man felt a sharp pain in his stomach and reluctantly opened his eyes.
As soon as Bei Chenxiang opened his eyes, he saw Lin Feng's magnified, stunning face. His gaze immediately became even more pained and indescribable. He raised his hand and, fueled by alcohol, excitedly hugged Lin Feng tightly. The latter didn't even have time to struggle before falling into his arms.
"Damn it! Damn it! I've been taken advantage of!" Lin Feng thought frantically, struggling to open her mouth to make sure she didn't suffocate. How come she never realized Bei Chenxiang was so strong before? Once he hugged her, she couldn't break free!
“Brother An… An… what should I do? What should I… do?” The man groaned weakly, his muscular body trembling slightly. “I know I shouldn’t like you… and I can’t like you, but why… why can’t I control myself…”
"Is it wrong for men to like beautiful women? You're not that crazy Chen Tian, who doesn't react at all to such a stunningly beautiful woman. I might as well go bang my head against a wall." Lin Feng rolled his eyes and said to himself, seemingly unaware of how arrogant his words were. His tone was incredibly cocky!
"You..." Still slightly drunk, Bei Chenxiang was speechless, both amused and exasperated by her words. He inhaled her fragrance, completely captivated. "An, perhaps I'm a useless man. I can't compete with my brother for anything—the throne, the empire, even women… I can't fight him for them… I don't know when it started, but my gaze has been fixed on you. When you're a man, I can't control myself. I've tried to dispel this thought, but now you…"
But suddenly she transformed into a stunningly beautiful woman? Lin Feng's eyes twitched. It was amazing how thick-skinned she was; she remained calm and composed even in this situation, and could still rationally analyze Bei Chenxiang's words.
"My mind has been in turmoil these past two days. I can't stop thinking about you, but I also know that I can't compete with my brother no matter what. I..."
"I am not his woman!" Lin Feng interrupted Bei Chenxiang, his voice cold and even chilling: "I have never belonged to anyone! If he considers me his woman, then..."
Bei Chenxiang was momentarily stunned, looking at Lin Feng with a puzzled expression. His clear black and white eyes held a mixture of confusion, doubt, and a hint of barely concealed joy.
What did she mean by that? Did she mean...?