novelaction Chapter 285
Chapter 285
"Then let's rest for a day and set off again tomorrow."
She made the decision immediately, and Xiao Congyu couldn't say anything, so he could only nod in agreement.
Nalan Jingwen led her people away, pausing briefly beside the young prince. The prince, like a frightened deer, looked apprehensive and took two steps back, as if she were some kind of ferocious beast. Nalan Jingwen withdrew her gaze and left.
Nalan Yin followed Nalan Jingwen's gaze, her eyes narrowed slightly, her gaze dark, and she let out a soft hum before following Nalan Jingwen away.
Rong Hengyu paused briefly beside Xiao Congyu, his voice calm, "Some things can't be rushed."
Xiao Congyu nodded repeatedly, "You're right."
Rong Hengyu then slowly turned his gaze to the young prince, his eyes dark and unfathomable, as if he were thinking about something. He then nodded to him and walked away slowly.
Xiao Congyu finally breathed a sigh of relief, her tense nerves relaxing. It wasn't that she hadn't heard of the reputation of this wise prince, but she had no choice but to take a gamble, and now it seemed that she had won the gamble.
She looked at the young prince and sighed, "Your Highness, you shouldn't have done this."
The young prince looked at her with his clear, bright eyes, as if he didn't understand what Xiao Congyu was saying.
Xiao Congyu sighed again and said patiently, "The prince is someone who helps us. You shouldn't be so afraid of her."
She was afraid that the young prince would displease Nalan Jingwen and abandon them. After all, Nalan Jingwen was Nalan Fengxing's most beloved younger sister. Who knew if Nalan Fengxing would give up his cooperation with Baiji for the sake of his sister?
Nalan Fengxing's reputation for doting on his younger sister is truly well-known.
The young prince blinked, seemingly pondering the meaning behind her words. After a long while, he tilted his head, opened his pure eyes, and looked at Xiao Congyu, asking, "Is she a good person?"
Xiao Congyu choked for a moment, unsure how to respond.
The Prince Fengtian, who bullies women and oppresses men, doesn't sound like a good person at all...
The young prince lowered his eyes and whispered again, "Mother and Father said it's okay to talk to good people. Is she a good person?"
Xiao Congyu said helplessly, "The prince helped us; she's a good person."
"……I see."
Nalan Jingwen probably never imagined that after living for so long, he would be given the "friend zone" card here.
……
Nalan Jingwen chose to set off tomorrow because he wanted Rong Hengyu to rest for another day. He had been traveling for so long that a single night's rest was not enough. Although it was only a little, it was better than nothing.
Nalan Yin disliked Rong Hengyu, so he followed Nalan Jingwen wherever he went, never giving Rong Hengyu and Nalan Jingwen a chance to be alone.
He grabbed Nalan Jingwen's hand and forcefully intertwined their fingers, silently showing off in front of Rong Hengyu.
Rong Hengyu glanced at him briefly before looking away, seemingly not angry at all about his childish behavior.
Nalan Jingwen felt helpless, so he took Rong Hengyu's hand with his other hand. The latter was slightly taken aback, and then silently returned the handshake.
"Are you tired? Why don't you go back to your room and sleep for a while?"
Nalan Jing asked.
Before Rong Hengyu could answer, Nalan Yin said, "Young Master Rong is so old, he should take good care of his health, lest he fall ill and the Prince will not have time to take care of him."
After speaking, Rong Hengyu raised her phoenix eyes and finally looked at him with a calm expression.
“What Young Master Yin says is true. Your Highness is considerate of your servant. If I do not take good care of my health, Your Highness will probably blame me.”
As Rong Hengyu spoke, he gave Nalan Jingwen a polite smile, which was flawless.
How could Nalan Yin not understand the meaning behind his words? He was just saying that Nalan Jingwen felt sorry for him, but so what?
"Indeed, Young Master Rong is unparalleled in talent and appearance, everyone in the capital knows this. It is only right that Your Highness is considerate. If Yin'er were a woman, she would probably only want to marry you."
"But people's hearts are unpredictable, and Young Master Rong is already so old. What if one day his looks fade and his affections wane? He should make plans for himself as soon as possible."
Nalan Yin smiled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. He affectionately took Nalan Jingwen's arm.
"Sister, don't you think so? Let Young Master Rong go back and rest. With Yin'er keeping you company, there's no need to trouble Young Master Rong."
Rong Hengyu showed no expression, seemingly unconcerned about Nalan Yin's mockery of his age. He simply corrected Nalan Yin, saying, "Your subject is the prince's husband. Young Master Yin should call me brother-in-law. If you do not wish to, you may call me the prince's husband."
To assert sovereignty.
But it was like stabbing Nalan Yin in the heart.
Nalan Yin's smile gradually disappeared, and her expression instantly darkened. The surrounding air seemed to freeze for a moment as the two stared at each other, neither giving an inch.
Nalan Jingwen had a headache, so he stepped forward and stood between them, blocking their view.
"okay."
She looked at Rong Hengyu and said, "That's just his personality, don't take it to heart."
Rong Hengyu smiled and said, "Your subject understands."
Since Nalan Jingwen had spoken, he wouldn't refuse to give her face.
Although Nalan Jingwen and Nalan Yin are siblings, even if there is something between them, he will always put Nalan Jingwen first. He knows what should be said and what should not be said.
But the premise is that Nalan Yin does not provoke him.
"What do you mean by 'don't bother with me'? In your eyes, is Yin'er just an unreasonable person?"
"That's not what the king meant."
Nalan Jingwen turned around and explained.
"What do you mean by 'not that'? In your eyes, Yin'er is inferior to this hypocrite, isn't she?"
"My sister still loves him more, right?!"
Nalan Yin stared intently at her, his face grim, but his eyes gradually reddened.
What's all this about? How did it even come to be related to loving someone more?
Seeing her headache, Rong Hengyu said, "I'm a little tired, I'll go and rest first."
With such understanding, it was hard for Nalan Jingwen not to soften her heart. She glanced at him and forced a smile, "Go on, I'll come back to keep you company later."
After Rong Hengyu bowed and left, Nalan Jingwen looked at Nalan Yin again.
She reached out to grab him, but he took a step back, avoiding her hand. Nalan Jingwen's expression immediately turned sour, and his tone became displeased.
"Hengyu traveled day and night to reach Yancheng. What's wrong with me showing him some concern? Why are you so hostile towards him?"
"During this time, ask yourself honestly, haven't I spent every spare moment with you, granting your every wish, and agreeing to whatever you want?"
"But what about Hengyu? I have been separated from him for several months, and we have had very few days together. He has also worked hard day and night to manage the palace for me. I feel guilty towards him. Even if I really favor him more, isn't that only natural?"
Nalan Yin stared blankly at her, her eyes brimming with tears, unable to utter a single word.
He wasn't a crybaby, but he would easily feel wronged in front of Nalan Jingwen.
Nalan Jing heard his voice soften and stepped forward to hug him.
"I have no preference for anyone, nor have I shown any favoritism. You are all irreplaceable to me, and I cannot give you up, no matter who you are."
She could tolerate all of Nalan Yin's willfulness and temper tantrums, but he couldn't take advantage of her favor to target or be hostile to those around her.
Nalan Jingwen lowered his head and gently wiped away his tears with his fingertips.
"I don't want you to do anything, I just want you to live in peace with them, that's all I ask."
In the past, she would never have spent so much time patiently coaxing a man who was so calculating and eager to win her favor. Keeping a man around was for her own happiness, and if he was disobedient, she could just get rid of him. Why bother with all this trouble?
But now, they are no longer treated the same as others when it comes to her.