Chapter 114
Chapter 114
Helian Ziyu's moves were fierce and deadly, each one aimed at killing Nalan Jingwen, as if she was determined to take his life. However, Nalan Jingwen was able to precisely deflect her moves each time and then press his advantage.
In no time, Helian Ziyu was covered in wounds, looking disheveled and wretched. But the more she looked like this, the brighter the light in her eyes became, as if these wounds were her stimulant, making her more and more excited as she fought.
Finally, overcoming numerous obstacles, the Thousand Threads Blade accurately wrapped around Helian Ziyu's neck. If she dared to move, her head could be immediately severed.
Nalan Jingwen looked at her.
"how?"
Helian Ziyu stood there and laughed, his hearty laughter echoing throughout the entire hall, as if he hadn't felt any threat from the Thousand Silk Blades and didn't care at all.
The ministers were stunned; Helian Ziyu had actually lost to Nalan Jingwen!
This world seems surreal. Is this still the Nalan Jingwen they remember?!
Nalan Fengxing's eyes darkened slightly, and he frowned as he looked down.
Helian Ziyu stopped laughing, looked at Nalan Jingwen, and his eyes sparkled with excitement.
"I lost!"
His voice was full of energy, not at all like someone who had been in a fight.
Nalan Jingwen retracted the Thousand Silk Blade, wrapped it around his wrist again, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
"Concession."
"Since I've lost, I'll honor my bet and cut off one of my hands for you!"
Helian Ziyu suddenly raised his axe and chopped down on his own hand with such speed that it was impossible to see clearly, and many people instinctively closed their eyes.
"No, Your Highness!!"
The envoy's eyes widened as she was about to rush towards Helian Ziyu, but her speed was no match for Helian Ziyu's. Just when everyone thought they were about to witness a bloody scene, unexpectedly, the elegantly dressed woman who had been standing a few meters away suddenly appeared in front of Helian Ziyu and blocked her hand. The axe was only a finger's width away from her wrist.
Helian Ziyu looked at Nalan Jingwen with a puzzled expression.
Why are you stopping me?
Nalan Jingwen followed her hand and took the axe from her hand, weighing it in his hand.
It's quite heavy.
"It's too bloody. My husband is still here. He can't bear to see this. He'll probably have nightmares when he gets home tonight. I can't bear to do that."
Helian Ziyu was taken aback. He looked at Rong Hengyu, whose lips were curving into a smile, and subconsciously said, "Then I'll go out and cut it down for you."
"Even if you cut it down, it's not my place to take it back. Let's keep it for now, and I'll ask you for it whenever I want it."
Having said all that, Helian Ziyu knew exactly what Nalan Jingwen meant. Although she wasn't afraid of having her hands cut off, it would still be inconvenient without them, so she accepted Nalan Jingwen's words.
"Alright! I owe you a hand. From now on, just ask for anything, and I'll give it to you!"
Nalan Jingwen chuckled and tossed the axe back to her.
"then."
"In that case, thank you, Second Princess."
"No need for thanks! We're best friends from now on! I'll come to your palace to see you when I have time!"
She slapped Nalan Jingwen on the shoulder with such force that an ordinary person would likely suffer internal injuries. However, Nalan Jingwen remained unfazed, maintaining a calm smile.
Helian Ziyu was never interested in Rong Hengyu from the beginning. What she was really interested in was Nalan Jingwen. In her eyes, a young master from a famous family that was renowned throughout the four kingdoms was no different from other men in the world, except that he was smarter and more handsome. Nalan Jingwen had a bad reputation and she had heard all sorts of stories about him. She also heard that such a woman had fallen in love with Rong Hengyu.
Therefore, she didn't have a good impression of Rong Hengyu. Saying that she wanted to marry Rong Hengyu was not only annoying to others, but also a challenge to Nalan Jingwen. Everything she did was just to challenge Nalan Jingwen.
She had thought that Nalan Jingwen might back down or get angry, but to her surprise, Nalan Jingwen calmly accepted it. He even seemed to have seen through her thoughts and fought her as she wished, and actually won!
She discovered that this woman was more interesting and stronger than she had imagined.
She accepted her defeat wholeheartedly.
The two of them became friends as if no one else was around, which made everyone's eyes twitch.
General Pei subconsciously looked at his daughter, "Do you think the current Prince Xian is different in any way?"
Pei Yundai nodded, "It is indeed different from before, and Che'er likes it even more now."
General Pei: "..."
She turned to look at Pei Yunche and found that he was not as happy as she had expected. Instead, he looked gloomy and lowered his head slightly as he stared at the wine glass in front of him.
Shouldn't he be happy to see Nalan Jingwen win?
General Pei coughed twice, and Pei Yunche immediately came to his senses.
"What's wrong, mother?"
"You're not happy to see the wise king win?"
Pei Yunche forced a smile and shook his head.
"No, Che'er is very happy."
General Pei saw his smile, chuckled softly, and turned his head back.
"That's an ugly smile."
Pei Yunche: "..."
Nalan Jingwen and Helian Ziyu finally returned to their seats. Upon seeing this, Nalan Fengxing said, "Your Highness has made great progress in the army after two years. I am very pleased. I hereby bestow upon you ten thousand taels of gold, two jade ruyi scepters, and one hundred bolts of brocade. Your Highness, please see if there is anything else you wish for and choose for yourself."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, but this is enough. I don't want anything else."
"In that case, if there's anything you fancy, remember to tell me, and I'll have it delivered directly to your residence."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Please continue, everyone."
The palace was once again filled with singing and dancing.
As soon as Nalan Jingwen sat down, the little fox eagerly climbed into her arms and licked her hand.
Rong Hengyu then grasped Nalan Jingwen's other hand, his phoenix eyes fixed on her.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"What are you thanking me for? You are my consort, there's no need for thanks."
Rong Hengyu smiled slightly, his fingers intertwined with Nalan Jingwen's, "Your Highness is reluctant to part with your servant?"
"Ok?"
"If I have nightmares, will Your Highness stay by my side?"
Nalan Jingwen teased the little fox and said, "Of course."
"If I keep having nightmares, will Your Highness stay by my side forever?"
He looked at the woman teasing the little fox, his tone gradually becoming serious.
Nalan Jingwen looked up at him and said, "If you have a nightmare, I will stay by your side until dawn. Once the nightmare disappears, I will always be by your side."
Rong Hengyu lowered his eyes, leaned on her shoulder, and whispered, "Your Highness, please don't lie to me. I will believe everything you say..."
Nalan Jingwen did not reply, his eyes were dark and deep as he stroked the little fox's soft fur.
On the surface, the banquet was filled with singing and dancing, but in reality, everyone harbored their own ulterior motives, and undercurrents were swirling.
Nalan Jingwen felt a bit bored and decided to go for a walk.
She glanced discreetly at Prime Minister Rong, who had been watching them intently, patted Rong Hengyu's hand, and left the main hall.
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