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"Your purpose?" Jun Ye Su was not someone who only cared about immediate benefits. Holding vast territories made him increasingly cautious.
Su Peijiu's gaze fell on Qi Che in the great hall, her expression a mix of amusement and intrigue, causing the man to pause in surprise, but he quickly resumed flirting with the beauty in his arms.
"Your Majesty should know that this King has feelings. If those matters, both overt and covert, cannot serve as reasons for this King to ally with Your Majesty... then the character of Nan Xie Tower's Master of the Building, known for seeking revenge for even the slightest grievance, would be somewhat misleading."
Jun Ye Su did not believe Su Peijiu's words at all; however, he had to rely on the power of Nan Xie Tower, especially on the path to resolving the Resolute Stone issue.
"I will tentatively trust you."
Su Peijiu smiled, picked up a cup of wine from the table, drank it down, and then leaned softly against Jun Ye Su's knee, whispering, "It's up to Your Majesty now."
After hearing this, Jun Ye Su did not move, continuing to sit still while allowing the woman resting on his knee to lean against him. A gentle smile remained on his lips.
Most of the lower-ranking officials were already quite drunk, but a few remained sober, such as Lord Zhang and his son Zhang Cheng, who had other plans. Seeing Su Peijiu nestled against His Majesty's side made them break out in a cold sweat.
Fortunately, there were no outrageous actions; all previous movements had occurred before His Majesty's arrival. They truly did not expect His Majesty and Prince Ping'an to have such a relationship. The royal family's connections were indeed the most chaotic; they witnessed it today.
This Prince Ping'an was also shameless, openly leaning against His Majesty in public, while His Majesty appeared indulgent and doting.
Lord Zhang signaled his son to pay attention but saw him staring wide-eyed at the scene above. Following his gaze revealed a crescent-colored gown. Lord Zhang angrily slapped his son's head and whispered a warning: "Still looking? If you keep staring, you'll lose your eyes!"
"...What a pity," Zhang Cheng lamented. Such a graceful and beautiful woman should not be involved with royalty at all.
"What pity? You better keep your distance from Prince Ping'an; she is His Majesty's woman!"
Zhang Cheng withdrew his disappointed gaze and sighed in agreement: "I understand."
"Just know!" Lord Zhang finally felt relieved.
The game continued, but most people were drunk beyond recognition. Jun Ye Su sat in the high seat without saying a word, while below, the sound of flutes and other instruments played seductive melodies. He squinted his eyes, surveying the people below. Naturally, his gaze fell upon the person beside him wearing a wooden mask.
He chuckled lightly and raised his hand slightly, prompting the eunuch beside him to immediately bring over a cup of wine.
"Chancellor, you have worked hard."
Resolute Stone did not decline and bowed with both hands: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"It is only right." Jun Ye Su smiled, his hand on the table gently kneading the delicate hand resting on his knee, alternating between light and heavy pressure. Suddenly, he felt a bite on his hand, and he paused for a moment before laughing softly.
"Why does Your Majesty laugh?" Resolute Stone's gaze through the wooden mask fell on the crescent-shaped white mark, flashing with disdain before quickly disappearing.
Jun Ye Su appeared indulgent: "Prince Ping'an is tired; I will send her to rest first. The rest of the banquet will be hosted by the Chancellor."
Resolute Stone's hand holding the wine cup hesitated for a moment before slowly lowering it. He continued to bow towards Jun Ye Su: "I believe that is inappropriate."
"Why?"
"Your Majesty and Prince Ping'an are of different genders. This banquet is for the Rebels' Emissary; Your Majesty leaving could be seen as disrespectful. Therefore, it would be better for someone else to escort Prince Ping'an."
Jun Ye Su's expression darkened: "Do I not even have the right to see my niece off?"
"I dare not," Resolute Stone replied calmly.
Su Peijiu squinted her eyes, feeling pain from her hand being pulled but unable to move because Resolute Stone's gaze was fixed in this direction. She could only endure it; when she could no longer hold back, she pinched Jun Ye Su's thigh with her other hand.
"Grandma, are you trying to break my hand?!"
Jun Ye Su eased his grip slightly, but his expression remained unchanged. He sneered, "The Chancellor wants to shut himself away from affairs but comes out to meddle in my family matters. What a fine example!"
"I am thinking of Your Majesty and Prince Ping'an's reputation. This is a critical moment, so I urge Your Majesty to be cautious in words and actions."
"Prince Ping'an is my niece; I can't trust others to take care of her." Jun Ye Su's expression softened a bit.
Su Peijiu felt a pang of anxiety. What on earth was this damned Jun Ye Su planning? She had an inexplicable sense of foreboding. Sure enough, she heard the chilling words: "Then let me share Your Majesty's worries."
Su Peijiu quickly pinched Jun Ye Su's thigh. If he dared to agree, she would definitely bite him!
"In that case... I appreciate the Chancellor's help." Jun Ye Su endured the pain in his thigh, forcing a smile that didn't reach his eyes as he looked at Resolute Stone.
Jun Ye Su was truly a cunning fox! She had merely threatened him once, and now he was plotting against her. Resolute Stone looked at her with such hatred that it seemed he wanted to tear her apart. If she fell into his hands now, wouldn't she be in for a world of trouble? But she couldn't wake up just yet; otherwise, not only would her own face be lost, but her alliance with Jun Ye Su might also be in jeopardy.
"Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will personally escort Prince Ping'an back to the palace." Whether it was Su Peijiu's illusion or not, it seemed she heard Resolute Stone emphasize the word "personally."
Then she was lifted up and cradled in a refreshing embrace. Unlike Qi Mo's warmth, Resolute Stone's hold was as cold as ice.
Gradually, the enchanting music faded away. She breathed in the fresh air outside and heard a Eunuch bowing to Resolute Stone. Her heart raced with anxiety, unsure of how Resolute Stone would handle her.
"How much longer does Prince Ping'an intend to stay in this Chancellor's arms?" The emotionless voice came from above her.
Su Peijiu gritted her teeth and closed her eyes, playing dead. Then she heard the voice turn mocking: "What a woman who is available to all men; can you really feel so at ease in the arms of a stranger?"
Su Peijiu: "..." If she could open her eyes, she would definitely slap him hard.
But clearly someone had taken revenge on her ahead of time. Before she could react, the arms that were holding her loosened, and her body fell heavily to the ground, her bottom hitting the hard stone slab with a thud that even made a sound like bones cracking. The pain brought tears to her eyes.
“Resolute Stone, you scoundrel!” she shouted, covering her bottom as she got up and pointed at the man across from her.
From over there, she heard, “Not pretending to be drunk anymore?”
“What’s it to you?” She rubbed her bottom and looked around at her surroundings. Fortunately, it was just a road beside the main thoroughfare, not too secluded. She often passed this way because it was quieter and had a better environment. This way, if Resolute Stone wanted to plot against her, she could scream for help, and soon a Eunuch would come to investigate.
“Vulgar! I really don’t understand how so many men can be infatuated with you.” His tone was filled with disdain and mockery.
Su Peijiu released her grip on her bottom and took two steps forward, grabbing his collar. But when she saw the cold gaze behind that wooden mask, her heart sank again. Still, she mustered the courage to scold him: “Resolute Stone, are you so idle? My affairs are none of your business! What does it matter to you if men are infatuated with This King? Do we know each other? It seems this is our first meeting—ah!”
She never expected Resolute Stone would be so angered by shame. She saw him raise his hand high, and instinctively covered her face, trying to act tough: “Hitting women? Crimson Kingdom’s National Master and Chancellor has such little temperament; I’ve seen it now!”
“Temperament? My temperament is far more than this…”
Before Su Peijiu could react, her waist was grabbed, her hands were restrained, and a large hand covered her eyes. Then… something cold and moist with the scent of snow lotus landed on the corner of her lips…
The whole world seemed frozen… Su Peijiu stood there in a daze, completely at a loss. By the time she came to her senses, the man across from her had already put his mask back on, looking like a hypocritical gentleman while shamelessly commenting: “The taste is just so-so.”
“Resolute Stone…” she called out softly. The man snorted coldly: “What now? Don’t tell me you want to do it again?”
“Do you know what happens to those who kiss me?” Suddenly, she smiled brightly. Resolute Stone was captivated by this smile and asked below: “What happens?”
“Two possibilities.”
“What are the two?”
"One is to continue and obtain my person, the other is to die without a burial place... Almighty Chancellor, what do you think your fate will be?" Su Peijiu's gaze drifted to a man in a dark robe not far away, noticing his pitch-black eyes turning emerald green, a charming yet poisonous smile on his lips: "But from my perspective, Chancellor, death is not far off for you..."
With that, she turned and walked into the distance.
In this world, men can bully women at will; in this world, women have no dignity whatsoever, no matter how noble their birth... If Qi Mo had not strengthened herself back then, how could she have ended up in such a situation later?
In Resolute Stone, she saw the shadow of Qi Mo... You all fight it out! It would be best if you fought to the death! From what she knew about Qi Mo, his possessiveness over his belongings was extremely strong, let alone her? Therefore, Resolute Stone would definitely not have an easy time in the coming days, and as for her... perhaps before she even got home, Qi Mo's lingering spirit would come looking for her to settle accounts.
Resolute Stone watched Su Peijiu's distant figure fade away. Looking at her slender silhouette made him feel a sense of loneliness; he wanted to go protect her.
A gust of wind blew by, and he frowned. Was he losing his mind? How could he have such thoughts? For a woman like her, who could be easily taken by any man, he only wanted to give her a little embarrassment so that she would know when to retreat. This Crimson Kingdom had him guarding it; he absolutely would not allow a beauty to bring disaster!
He believed it wouldn't take long for the news of Prince Ping'an's debauchery to spread throughout Chang'an...
Turning around, the wooden clogs made a crisp sound on the path. Then a fierce wind pierced through; his wooden mask was knocked aside, leaving a streak of bright red on his cheek. He reached up to cover half of his face, half hidden in darkness, with his red lips slightly curled.
Someone was warning him... How long had it been since he felt this way?
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