flstandardbreds Chapter 260 Who agreed to marry you?
Chapter 260 Who agreed to marry you?
For the next few days, Chu Qingyin did not see Lu Zhiheng again.
Although I knew he was busy with important matters outside, I became increasingly uneasy.
The servants in this villa were unwilling to talk to her about what was happening in the capital, leaving her with no way to inquire about the news.
Fortunately, Xianglan's injuries have healed a lot, and she can now get out of bed and walk. However, her face is still pale, which is heartbreaking to see.
After taking the medicine that day, Xianglan felt a little better, so she sat by the couch and told Chu Qingyin about everything that had happened in the palace.
Including how His Majesty went mad for her and how he treated Empress Wang.
Chu Qingyin didn't react much to what she heard.
She didn't think that Pei Yuanling's actions showed how much he doted on her.
On the contrary, she felt suffocated by such behavior and became more convinced that leaving was the right choice.
"Miss, I have been feeling uneasy these past few days."
Xianglan leaned against the large, sapphire-blue cushion behind her, looking weak, and said, "I've heard many rumors circulating in the capital that your 'death' was a demonstration against His Majesty by the old party of Zhang Xian. Now that His Majesty knows you're still alive, he'll probably associate you with the old party of Zhang Xian."
"His Majesty is so vindictive; if he were to catch us, the consequences would be unimaginable."
Xianglan grew increasingly worried as she spoke. After much hesitation, she finally decided to persuade her, "Miss, why don't we leave first? If Lord Lu succeeds, he will naturally come looking for us. If he fails, he probably doesn't want you to get hurt."
"Now the Emperor is searching for you everywhere, and the capital is no longer safe."
Xianglan's words make some sense, but what can she do to escape her current predicament?
Chu Qingyin refused without even thinking.
"My brother has now joined forces with Ah Heng to raise an army. Where can I possibly escape to?"
Everything she did before was to rescue her brother.
Now that she can finally be with her brother, she doesn't want to go anywhere else.
Chu Qingyin's insistence left Xianglan feeling helpless; she knew that once the girl made a decision, she wouldn't easily change it.
But as her personal maid, she couldn't just stand by and watch the girl fall into danger.
“Young lady, if you don’t leave, we must hide well. In the capital, the Emperor’s spies are everywhere. If we are discovered, the consequences will be unimaginable.”
The fact that Pei Yuanling used her to threaten Chu Qingyin last time is enough to show how ruthless and heartless he is.
Xianglan wanted to persuade Chu Qingyin to leave this place of trouble because of this.
Chu Qingyin popped a piece of candied fruit into Xianglan's mouth and said, "I know everything you said."
She stayed for her brother's sake and for Lu Zhiheng's.
But she wasn't stupid; why would she go out and throw her life away with Pei Yuanling?
Chu Qingyin didn't want to continue the conversation and turned to Xianglan's injuries, asking, "After talking for so long, how are your injuries?"
Xianglan forced a smile and reassured her, "Don't worry, Miss, I'm lucky and will be fine."
Looking at the numerous wounds on Xianglan's body, Chu Qingyin felt a pang of sadness: "It's all my fault, if it weren't for..."
Why say such things, young lady?
Xianglan quickly interrupted her, "It's all His Majesty's fault."
“That’s true. Pei Yuanling has always been like that; he’s ruthless to everyone.”
Recalling Pei Yuanling's previous actions, Chu Qingyin's bright, star-like eyes darkened.
"I only hope that a new emperor will replace the old one, and that hypocrite like Pei Yuanling will step down!"
This was the first time Chu Qingyin openly expressed her hatred for him.
Although Xianglan also resented the emperor's ruthlessness, she dared not speak ill of the monarch.
Fortunately, Chu Qingyin didn't mind. She just glanced at the bright spring scenery outside the window and murmured, "I'll stay in this courtyard and wait for Lu Zhiheng and my brother to return safely."
The days that Lu Zhiheng and her brother lived were like licking blood off a knife's edge; she could not rest easy unless she saw them safe and sound.
Seeing this, Xianglan also said solemnly, "This servant will accompany you, young lady."
Chu Qingyin glanced sideways, her eyes slightly reddening: "Having you with me is the best thing."
Seven or eight days passed in the blink of an eye, and life in the small courtyard was peaceful and uneventful.
But because she was preoccupied with things outside, Chu Qingyin felt that these ordinary days were dragging on endlessly.
Finally, on February 28th, Chu Qingyin was playing the zither in the courtyard when suddenly, there was a series of urgent knocks on the door.
Chu Qingyin and Xianglan exchanged a glance, both seeing tension in each other's eyes.
Xianglan walked quickly to the door and looked out through the crack. She saw Lu Zhiheng standing at the door, looking travel-worn.
"Miss, it's Lord Lu." Xianglan turned to inform Chu Qingyin and opened the door at the same time.
"Aheng!"
Chu Qingyin's voice was slightly choked as she buried her face in Lu Zhiheng's arms.
"Well--"
Lu Zhiheng groaned softly, his brows furrowing slightly.
"what happened to you?"
Chu Qingyin sensed something was wrong with the man in her arms and gently pulled away, only then noticing several wounds on his body.
"How did you get injured?"
Lu Zhiheng gave a wry smile and gently patted Chu Qingyin's back: "It's nothing, just some superficial injuries, it's nothing serious."
Chu Qingyin's heart tightened; Lu Zhiheng always reported good news and never bad.
"Xianglan, go get the medicine box quickly."
"Yes, girl."
Seeing Chu Qingyin's alarmed expression, Lu Zhiheng smiled helplessly.
"Qingyin, I'm really alright, you..."
Before he could speak, the man received a sharp glare.
"Listen to me!"
Chu Qingyin forcefully pulled the man into the house and bandaged all his wounds.
She remembered that Lu Zhiheng didn't have so many wounds when he left.
Don't worry too much.
Lu Zhiheng gently stroked the top of her head, patiently comforting her, "It's normal to get injured while traveling. Besides, I'm fine, aren't I?"
Lu Zhiheng's words of comfort did not completely dispel Chu Qingyin's worries.
She knew very well that the dangers outside were far greater than she had imagined.
"Aheng, promise me you'll be more careful from now on."
For some reason, she was afraid of losing him, afraid that all the people she loved would be taken away from her one by one.
Hearing this, Lu Zhiheng gently took her hand and smiled, "Okay."
With her on his mind, how could he bear to die?
After the wounds were treated, Chu Qingyin placed the medicine bottle in the medicine box next to her and asked softly, "Where is my brother? How is he?"
"General Chu is fine, but with the uprising imminent, he cannot leave for the time being. But don't worry, I will ensure his safety."
After hearing this, Chu Qingyin felt a little relieved.
"These are all top-quality wound medicines; take them with you."
She handed the medicine box to Lu Zhiheng. These were all medicines that she had tried, and their effects were naturally quite good.
Lu Zhiheng did not refuse and accepted it readily.
He then smiled and looked at Chu Qingyin, "With you here in the mansion, I have no worries."
Chu Qingyin pursed her lips and after a long while said in a muffled voice, "I would rather these things never be used."
The two then chatted for a while longer.
Lu Zhiheng briefly explained the current situation outside to Chu Qingyin. Seeing that she was frowning, he comforted her, "Everything is progressing smoothly, there's no need to frown."
As he spoke, he raised his hand and gently smoothed her brow, jokingly saying, "With your brow furrowed, you look just like a little old lady."
Chu Qingyin scolded him, "You're the old lady! I'm only seventeen!"
"Yes, Qingyin's skin is as fair as snow and her face as beautiful as a flower, even more so than before."
Lu Zhiheng responded, his deep gaze falling on the bright eyes and brows of the person in front of him, and suddenly spoke: "When the great matter is accomplished, I will come back and marry you in a grand and glorious manner."
As if imagining the scene of their future marriage, Lu Zhiheng couldn't help but smile slightly.
Chu Qingyin's ears turned red: "Who agreed to marry you?"
Having spent time together, she had developed feelings for Lu Zhiheng, but she didn't dare to give him her heart just yet.
Lu Zhiheng was taken aback upon hearing this.
Even her usually calm and aloof face showed a rare hint of tension. "Then what will it take for you to marry me?"