Chapter 155: Sincerity or Pretense (2/2)
This tily called to Chen Rong, “Ah Rong, think about what I said I want an answer the next ti to her and receiving her bow, he flung his wide sleeves and happily left, soon disappearing into the woods
Once he confiro”
He turned and led the way
When Chen Rong failed to follow, he stopped to turn around “Ah Rong, this isn’t a place to linger”
There was a coldness in his voice that was contrary to his smile
They walked one after another
wang Hong’s pace was growing faster and faster
Gradually, Chen Rong fell behind Since she couldn’t keep up she si
wang Hong turned around when he heard no sound behind hi , appearing every bit the picture of peace Her yellow Daoist robe did not lessen any of her char quietly looked at her
At long last she caught up to hi pleasantly
She was apparently in a good aze and wordlessly walked on
They soon came to their respective rides
She pulled the curtain down once she got onto her carriage Leaning back, she thought to herself: Si person But I wonder how much of what he told me was the truth?
She shook her head Why should I care whether he’s being truthful or not? It can’t be bad for
She sht: It should be easier forand keep my land if I have the emperor’s help, should it not? Hets married and I will leave this place… I certainly would have made my move before this face of mine ht Chen Rong closed her eyes to rest
“Ah Rong,” she heard wang Hong call
She carelessly hummed a reply
By and by, he whispered to her, “Don’t believe what His Majesty says”
Chen Rong did not, but she opened her eyes and curiously looked at the silhouette on the other side of the curtain She knew there was ’s harem is full of women from the major clans; none of his consorts are si “The E, you aze and gave a light “Aye”
Her answer had been too careless, as if it was only perfunctory
As a result, the curtain lifted and wang Hong’s handso at her fixedly
Once again, he saw quietude on her face
wang Hong let out a slow sigh
“What is wrong?” asked Chen Rong when she heard his sigh
“Nothing” His answer ca accepted his answer and didn’t continue to ask She lowered her gaze and, while wang Hong was deciding whether to pull the curtain down, quietly called, “Qilang”
He turned around to look at her with eyes that were both gentle and encouraging
She did not return his gaze Her eyes reet married, can you let me know a few days ahead of tirief nor joy in her eyes, lightly joking: “Before you tell everyone else, can you tellbut her voice was supple
She was asking for a favor
wang Hong turned away for whatever reason He looked at the faint hills in the distance and, with slender fingers, pulled down the curtain to block her face
He did not answer her