Chapter 492: Shameless Person

“Alright, I've already come over, and it's getting late, so let's hurry up and sleep. Before long, you're going to be my bride, and we can be together like we were tonight, with no one able to stop us,” Xuanyuan Zhe whispered softly in Gu Qingyi's ear, making her feel shy.
This man didn't know when he started only saying these sweet nothings, as if the previously cold and indifferent man was not him at all. The current Xuanyuan Zhe is actually making it a bit difficult for him to accept.
“If you keep saying things like that, you might as well go. I really don’t want to hear you talk like that. Every time you say such things, I feel like the person I used to know isn’t you at all, but another man.” Gu Qingyi pouted, a bit unhappy.
Actually, it's not that she dislikes the present; she just feels a bit shy about these words. She doesn't want to hear him say something that makes her feel embarrassed, as it would make her seem... not very composed!
Just a few months ago, the two of them were clearly in a state where no one liked anyone else at the wedding. Yet, surprisingly, within such a short span of time—less than a year—they have come together again. It’s no wonder that the common people in the scene say that these two must be out of their minds. They were unwilling when the emperor arranged the marriage, but now they are willing. It’s hard to know what kind of tricks they are playing, almost like they’re toying with everyone.
In fact, Gu Qingyi also wanted to say that if she had known the man she was going to marry was still him, she would not have said those words back then. She should have just walked straight into the prince's mansion, regardless of whether he liked it or not. If he had killed her at that time, then he would have no princess, and perhaps he would have spent the rest of his life alone, and his leg might have been amputated a long time ago.
Gu Qingyi was secretly laughing, and Xuanyuan Zhe felt the trembling movements in his arms, unable to help but ask, "What fun thoughts are you having that make you laugh like this? Why not share it so I can have a laugh too?"
Then he was glared at by Gu Qingyi, "What are you asking? Hurry up and get to sleep. I can tell you, Xuanyuan Zhe, if you marry me, you should consider yourself lucky. Just think about how you treated me a few months ago. If I remember correctly, you even wanted to kill me back then, just to prevent any women from stepping into your royal residence. You really could do anything."
This allowed Gu Qingyi to seize the opportunity, making it so difficult to decide whether to go up or down, feeling stuck. Who would have thought that this little girl would still remember what happened back then? If he had known back then that his future princess would be her, he definitely would have embraced his beautiful bride much earlier instead of going through such a long period of time.
“It's my fault. I should have let you into the manor back then, and now we would probably have a child, don’t you think?” Xuan Yuan Zhe leaned close to her ear, fully aware that it was her sensitive spot, yet he still chose to tease her. He then got kicked off the bed by Gu Qing Yi. “Xuan Yuan Zhe, do you think I'm that easy to bully? Once was enough, and if you dare to come here again before our wedding, just wait and see how I handle you. Don't forget, everyone knows you are a useless prince now. If I were to back out of our engagement later, who do you think would be laughed at?”
Xuan Yuan Zhe looked at Gu Qing Yi with a dangerous gaze, while Gu Qing Yi was still unaware, putting her hands on her hips and appearing quite fierce. In reality, everyone knew that she was just used to relying on someone else's power; eventually, she would change and improve over time.
```html“Girl, repeat what you just said. You said you want to break off the engagement?”
At this moment, Gu Qingyi realized the danger that lurked. She rolled her eyes and came up with a plan; she clutched her own belly and then collapsed onto her bed. “Ouch, Xuan Yuan Zhe, my stomach hurts. You have to check if I’m about to die. I don’t want to die yet; I still want to marry you and be your bride, to bear you children.”```
Every word she said struck a chord in Xuanyuan Zhe's heart. Despite being in this state, she actually still wanted to marry him. It seemed that what she just said was all a joke. However, at the same time, Xuanyuan Zhe was quite worried about her. He directly picked up Gu Qingyi and prepared to go out to find Chen Lin.
Gu Qingyi was only wearing a thin undergarment, and after it got dark outside, it became very chilly. If they went out like this, Gu Qingyi would definitely freeze. Xuan Yuan Zhe also considered this and directly draped his coat over her. He then intended to go open the door, but was stopped by Gu Qingyi. "No, you can't go. If you take me with you, won't everyone know I'm here with you? I don't want anyone to know that we have that kind of relationship yet. If that happens, it would ruin you. I don't care what others say about me, but I don't want people to gossip about you. Xuan Yuan Zhe, I'm fine; see, I'm doing well. Please let me down quickly."
Xuan Yuan Zhe carefully stared at Gu Qingyi, watching her small mouth open and close right in front of him. He felt a bit thirsty, and his throat was uncomfortably dry. Unable to hold back, he decided to take a moment to engage in a bit of constructive social-centered thought.
“Xuanyuan Zhe, don’t… ” Gu Qingyi pushed him away, and in the end, she was released, but her mouth was swollen now; how was she supposed to face people tomorrow?
Xuanyuan Zhe placed her on the bed and tucked the duvet around her, “You little ungrateful thing! It's so cold at midnight and I come to check on you, yet you don’t welcome me and even want to chase me away. Well, since you’re about to marry me, I’ll let you off this time. But if there’s a next time, just wait and see how I punish you.”
He only says this to her, but what can he really do? His heart aches for her. If it weren't for the other things he had to do, he probably wouldn't want to leave at all this time.
Xuan Yuan Zhe had already walked far out of the room when Gu Qingyi finally said, "It's cold outside, you should head back and get some rest. Don't go wandering around anymore. If you catch a cold, our wedding in a few days will be delayed."
Xuan Yuan Zhe, who had already walked far away, heard her words and couldn't help but curve the corner of his mouth. This little girl claimed she didn't care, but deep down, she was obviously very concerned. However, hearing that made him happy; the way she was so nervous about him truly filled him with a sense of happiness he had never felt before. Since his mother passed away, very few people had cared for him. He had walked this path alone, experiencing so much that only he knew. Now, someone was willing to accompany him on this journey, and it brought him immense joy.
“No, I will definitely not delay our wedding ceremony. This is something I have been looking forward to for so long, and I will not cancel it. This time, I want to make up for all the regrets from before. I want everyone to know that you are the wife of Xuanyuan, the only one. The position of the Ghost King’s Queen can only be given to you, no one else.”
However, Gu Qingyi did not hear the last sentence. The Gu Qingyi on the bed didn't get a response from Xuan Yuan Zhe, her small lips pouted as if she was a bit unhappy, but this was only for a moment. She then seemed to think of something, a smile appeared on her lips, and after yawning, she fell asleep.
A good dream last night, and early the next morning, I was woken up by Zhengzheng. Zhengzheng's leg has completely healed, and he can walk on his own now. There are even some things he doesn’t need help with anymore. In the past, she couldn't even bend down to pick something up, but now he can crouch down easily; he just needs to be a bit careful.
“Zhengzheng, how did you get here? Didn't I tell you before? You really don't need to come over; I can take care of myself. It's getting cold, and your leg must not be feeling great. Has it been hurting these past couple of days? How about I go get you some medicine later? You can pick it up at the pharmacy and take some if needed. If it really hurts, just lie down under the blanket.” Gu Qingyi was very worried about Zhengzheng. Ever since that incident, Zhengzheng’s treatment had really improved a lot.
Zhengzheng replied with a smile, “Miss, I’ve been lying in bed for quite a while now. You even went to the border without taking me. I’ve recovered well; even Leng Jun said that if he didn't know I had been injured, he wouldn’t have noticed anything different. My leg is just a bit off, but you made me two sets of knee pads before, right? I’m wearing them now. Miss, look, these things are really warm, and I feel quite comfortable wearing them. Thank you, Miss.”
As the two people chatted while helping Gu Qingyi get out of bed, they had just been talking about Leng Jun. Gu Qingyi casually asked, "Since I am about to marry his master, shouldn't you and Leng Jun hurry up and plan your wedding? You two, I worry most about you. How did a little girl like you end up liking him? He's someone who has been through so much alongside his master. Ah, thinking about it makes me feel a bit regretful!"
Gu Qingyi just says it casually; she usually doesn’t show it. She has never said she liked Leng Jun, at least not with her words. Now that Gu Qingyi has nothing to do, she just wants to tease her. Sure enough, the girl is concerned. "Miss, please don’t tease us anymore. Leng Jun is very good to me. When you and the prince left the capital, he often came here. He said it was the prince's orders for him to keep an eye on the General's mansion, but I know it’s really because of me. He’s most worried about your and the prince's safety. Several times, he almost rode over here, and if it weren't for me, he might have already gone. I still feel he has delayed his future because of me."
The idea that such feelings are a mistake is incorrect; no one is delaying anyone else. Since both parties are mutually attracted, they should commit to each other, even those who are subordinates are no exception.
“Zhengzheng, you must not underestimate yourself. If he can protect you like this, then I feel quite reassured. He must be no longer young. To be able to marry such a beautiful and young little wife like you, that’s certainly due to his good fortune in his past life. Let me tell you, after you get married, no matter what happens, you must take good control of your family's authority. When you see him, don't let him go out casually, or he might be seduced by other women. There are quite a number of shameless women in this capital city. Although Lengjun is just a servant, he is much stronger than an ordinary one.”
Recently, she has heard some rumors. It seems that the sisters Gu Qingzhao and Gu Qingzhen have been up to something. Yueying has been investigating for quite a while and managed to learn a little bit. It is said that Gu Qingzhao wants to marry her sister off to Luo Lizheng. Gu Qingzhen bears about 40 to 50 percent resemblance to Gu Qingzhao, which naturally comes from Gu Geng. Ever since she saw that Zhu'er last time, she realized that Luo Lizheng is looking for her shadow in others. If Gu Qingzhao succeeds this time, it won’t just be difficult for her afterwards. If Luo Lizheng gets controlled by the two sisters, things will not be fun at all in the future.
“Zhengzheng, you need to go find Leng Jun today and ask him to locate someone at an inn. Make sure to protect that person well; nothing must go wrong. This person is very important to me. If we can ensure their safety, we will definitely achieve a stunning victory in the future.”
Zhēngzhēng doesn’t understand how just one person could possibly win a battle, but she’s not the type to ask too many questions. Since the lady said it’s possible, then it must be true; she doesn’t refute that what the lady says is right.
Zhengzheng nodded and went to take care of things. At this moment, Nengjun had just left the Wangfu, preparing to find Zhengzheng. The Wangye had just received some news and was about to embark on a long journey. It was uncertain when he would return—short of three to five days, long up to half a month. The wedding date for the Wangye and Wangfei was less than a month away, but if that matter couldn't be resolved, not only would the wedding be in jeopardy, but even their chance to be together would face significant obstacles. Therefore, this situation was quite tricky.
The two met in a small alley, the very place where Leng Jun had once walked with Zheng Zheng. Whenever they had some free time, they would come here to play. Leng Jun had also told Zheng Zheng that there was a shortcut to the royal palace from here. As long as they took this route, not only would they be hard to spot, but they would also get there particularly quickly.
This is also prepared for her in case of emergencies; if anything happens in the future, it can be useful.
“Zhengzheng, why are you out on such a cold day? Come on, let’s take you back first. We can talk about anything later.” Lian Jun hugged Zhengzheng and leaped over rooftops. In no time, they arrived at the General's residence, and they landed in Zhengzheng's courtyard, where she was still a bit dazed.
You're back so soon, and just now he was carrying you back. She can still feel his warmth on her waist. After they entered the room, Lian Jun poured him a cup of water, saying, "Drink some hot tea to warm yourself up. It's so cold outside. What were you doing out there? Have you forgotten that your body isn't well? If anything happens, just have someone find me or wait for me to come over. You shouldn't have walked such a long distance; can your legs handle it?"
It's not bad if I don’t say anything, but as soon as I do, I feel like my legs are being pricked by needles. Now that my legs are fine, if they were to fail me at this moment, it would be a complete tragedy. "I’m just anxious, wanting to help the young lady with something. The only person she can use right now is probably me. He asked me to wait until you got here to tell you, but I thought if you didn't come soon, it would cause a delay. So I figured since it’s so close, I would look for you. It’s not a big deal, who knew that...”
“I don't mean to be harsh with you; I just think that with comments like that, your legs might not handle it. When spring comes next year, I'll ask the princess to help you with acupuncture again, and you will feel much better. It's just that during this winter, there's really no one who can help relieve it for you. After I go back, I'll ask the imperial physician; there's no other way to protect your legs. If it really comes to it, you can just sit by the warm stove during winter, and when you go out, use a wheelchair while holding a small heater. That way, you won't feel cold.”
铮铮刚刚的时候还在为冷峻凶她而觉得难过，现在就好了。
他们两个人也不再纠结刚刚的事情。
“你刚刚说王妃有事情要吩咐我去做是什么事情？”冷峻先开口问，铮铮立即就把珠儿和苏弦襄的事说了，这样一件小事，冷峻当即就答应了。
“Okay, don't worry. You stay here for a while. I will go see the princess to discuss some matters. Today I probably won't be able to accompany you. You don't go anywhere in the room, just stay put. I'll come back to find you once I finish my tasks.”
Leng Jun sternly warned and instructed for a while, and only after seeing Zheng Zheng nodding did he leave to attend to his own matters.
This time, Leng Jun also conveyed the tasks that Xuanyuan Zhe had assigned to Gu Qingyi. Gu Qingyi was eager to know who it was that Xuanyuan Zhe personally wanted to find this time, but since Xuanyuan did not wish to say, she decided not to ask.
“Cool and collected, since he's gone out, you can go find them. If you're too busy, you can delegate it to someone else; after all, those two won't get away. It's just a matter of protecting them. Also, be sure to remember: you must prevent the Prime Minister's residence from marrying someone in before the New Year. If necessary, you can also spread the word outside, saying that the Prime Minister's young lady is unable to conceive and is planning to marry her own younger sister to her husband to gain status. I believe that once this story spreads, no matter how they feel, it will become unavoidable. Unless they lose all shame, we can only resort to Plan B. Alright, I've entrusted you with Plan A, and be sure to tell Xuan Yuan Zhe to take good care of himself and wear more clothes so he doesn’t catch a cold!”