Chapter 480: Sweetness
Chapter 480: Sweetness
As if sensing the little one's emotions, Meng Qianqian cleared her throat awkwardly and promised to play with Bao Zhuzhu for another afternoon before leaving.
Bao Zhuzhu, lying in Meng Qianqian's embrace, used her tiny feet to reject the scoundrel father's attempt to join them.
After monopolizing her mother's attention all day, Bao Zhuzhu finally fell asleep contentedly.
Meng Qianqian handed the little one to the nursemaid personally selected by the Liang Emperor for her.
This nursemaid was chosen by the Liang Emperor, but in reality, she was a trusted confidant of the Ming Wangmu clan.
The nursemaid solemnly assured, "Your Highness Chang Sun and Miss Yan, please rest assured. This servant will take good care of Miss Zhaozhao."
Meng Qianqian reluctantly caressed the little one's face, reluctant to part with her.
She had been apart from her for so long and missed her dearly.
She hoped to conclude her revenge soon so that they would never have to be separated again.
"Hmph," Lu Yuan coldly humphed.
Meng Qianqian quickly flattered him, saying, "I miss Your Highness Chang Sun, too."
The nursemaid: "If you have nothing good to say, I'm deaf today."
The sun was setting in the west.
The two of them left the Hall of Diligent Governance, and the remaining rays of the setting sun bathed them in a faint golden light.
Although they were in the imperial palace, Meng Qianqian felt an indescribable sense of tranquility in her heart.
This was very different from when she had fought against the Xuns.
They were in the eye of the storm but also outside the court.
They didn't have to worry about which minister would set a trap for them or submit an impeachment petition against them that day.
"Having a father is still different, isn't it?" Meng Qianqian tilted her head and looked at him.
Lu Yuan humphed lightly, "It's just like that."
Meng Qianqian curved her lips.
His stubbornness remained unchanged.
Dealing with Qian Jige was not as easy as dealing with the Xuns, but fortunately, they were no longer fighting alone.
As they walked, Meng Qianqian smiled at him, "Actually, His Majesty isn't bad either."
Lu Yuan said, "I've never blamed him."
Meng Qianqian laughed, "Your Highness Chang Sun is truly wise."
When words fail, flattery comes to the rescue.
From the Liang Emperor's perspective, Lu Qi was also his grandson, and he naturally loved Lu Qi.
And with Qian Jige's help in his rise to the throne, if something happened to Qian Jige right after his ascension, it would be like killing the horse after it had finished grinding the grain.
He had his own stance.
Lu Yuan hadn't enjoyed the treatment of flattery in a long time, and this sudden display of it felt especially familiar.
Meng Qianqian caught the hint of arrogance between his eyebrows and secretly heaved a sigh of relief.
Finally, she had appeased him.
Meng Qianqian said, "Your Highness Chang Sun, let's leave the palace."
Lu Yuan replied indifferently, "You really plan to return to Qian Jige?"
Meng Qianqian nodded, "Yes."
Lu Yuan disagreed, "You poisoned Gongsun Yanming, aren't you afraid he'll kill you?"
Meng Qianqian smiled, "He's already missed the best opportunity to kill me. Next, I'll have Gao Meng and Gao Yao guard the yard day and night. If he has the ability to kill them too, the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishments will definitely get involved."
Gao Meng and Gao Yao were imperial bodyguards, and their status was extraordinary. If they were to die in Qian Jige, His Majesty would definitely hold them accountable.
Moreover, she had a compelling reason to return to Qian Jige.
That man locked up in the cellar.
She wanted to find out who he was.
Lu Yuan's face turned serious, and he didn't speak, clearly not understanding why she wanted to return to Qian Jige.
Meng Qianqian knew he was worried about her, and taking advantage of the wide sleeves that covered her hands, she gently squeezed his hand and whispered soothingly, like she would to Bao Zhuzhu, "Don't be angry. I'll be careful. If there's any danger, I'll have Hunting Hawk inform you."
The soft touch in his palm and the tingling sensation in his ears made Lu Yuan suddenly grasp her hand and pull her into the gap between two rockeries.
He used his broad body to shield her, placing one hand behind her back to prevent her from hitting the hard rocks, while the other hand cupped the back of her head as he kissed her lips passionately.
In the secluded space of the imperial garden, people came and went.
Meng Qianqian's heart was pounding in her throat.
Her breath had never been so rapid, and the entire world seemed to have fallen silent, leaving only the sound of their heartbeats and the panting that threatened to steal their souls.
Meng Qianqian's legs went weak.
Lu Yuan's strong arms held her up just in time.
Meng Qianqian's cheeks were flushed, her eyes glistening with redness, and her lips were so moist and alluring that they seemed ready to drip.
Suddenly, Lu Yuan lifted her up.
The powerful aura of the man enveloped her, and she felt like a little rabbit caught in a tiger's mouth, with nowhere to escape.
His collar was tightly bound, exuding a stern and restrained air, but his eyes burned with such intensity that it took one's breath away.
Meng Qianqian pinched her burning earlobe and nodded.
The two of them, dressed impeccably, emerged from the rockery as if nothing had happened, and continued on their way with composure.
"Ahem!"
At that moment, a deliberate cough sounded from a nearby path.
The two of them, in perfect understanding, pretended not to hear and left the imperial garden without glancing back.
Empress Hu was furious. She pointed at their departing figures with her handkerchief, "Are they deaf or blind? How dare they ignore me like this?"
The accompanying palace maids didn't dare to make a sound.
Their mistress had just suffered at the hands of Jiang Huifei, and now the entire Changchun Palace was walking on eggshells.
Empress Hu narrowed her eyes, "Do they think that just because they have the Qinglian Sword, they are the true Lady Feng? Without the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion, even if they seize the phoenix maiden status, they won't get far! They want to follow in Lu Qi's footsteps and marry the phoenix maiden, but they don't realize that fake is fake. A fake Qilin and a fake phoenix maiden are truly a match made in heaven! Just wait and see, my Lu Qi is the one destined for greatness!"
Meng Qianqian boarded the carriage.
The coachman was Gao Meng, accompanied by his brother Gao Yao.
Lu Yuan rode his horse, escorting them along the way.
The entire imperial city knew about the two imperial grandsons' affairs. Lu Qi had already made an appearance, but this was Lu Yuan's first time parading through the city.
His divine looks attracted countless gazes.
Meng Qianqian asked from inside the carriage, "Being so bold and brazen, aren't you afraid that rumors of you pursuing me will spread throughout the city by tomorrow?"
Lu Yuan held the reins, his expression unchanged, and said, "It's not a rumor."
Just as Meng Qianqian was about to discuss their plan, she heard Lu Yuan speak again, "Yan Xiao Jiu, listen carefully. What happened before doesn't count. Starting today, this prince is officially pursuing you."
Meng Qianqian was taken aback, "Hmm?"
She wondered if she had heard him correctly; this wasn't part of their agreed-upon plan.
She lifted the curtain and secretly observed him through the gap.
He rode a tall and mighty horse, his bearing majestic and noble, exuding an innate air of royalty.
She saw his cold and handsome profile, his expression solemn and serious.
To Gao Meng and Gao Yao, these words sounded like a perfect match between a graceful lady and a gentleman.
Only Meng Qianqian noticed the phrase, "What happened before doesn't count."
Between them, the only past event that could be associated with pursuit was that forced and reluctant marriage arrangement.
She blinked and tentatively asked, "Is it what I think it means?"
"Hmm."
Lu Yuan nodded lightly.
Meng Qianqian lowered her gaze, "Oh."
Lu Yuan's eyebrows furrowed, thinking that she had rejected him, but then he heard her soft voice, "Then you better pursue me well."
A sweet chapter, right? Any sweet monthly tickets?
(End of Chapter)
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