Chapter 199 (1/2)

From Situ's narration, Feng Luodi now knew that the Eighth Prince who had schemed to force the Emperor to abdicate had already ran away to the Huns. He self-proclaimed himself as the 'Ren' Emperor of the Xuan Kingdom, so the Huns now fought under the banner of 'Ren Country' and allied with the surrounding countries to press in at the borders in the deserts of the North. Several cities had already been taken.

Several countries allied to invade the borders in the deserts of the North. Feng Luodi could already imagine how dangerous it'd be and couldn't help but cry out in alarm.

”The Eighth Prince actually helped other countries to attack his own country for the throne? Is he insane?”

”He isn't the only one so warped by power like that.”

Situ sneered. He had served the Imperial family for more than ten years, and people like the Eighth Prince, he had already seen so many that he'd lost count of them.

”Is Xianbei also one of the countries attacking the Xuan Kingdom?”

Feng Luodi suddenly recalled the former Crown Prince of Xianbei. He was now the Emperor of Xianbei and was once Situ's good friend.

Feng Luodi got her answer from the slight frown forming on Situ's features.

”I have faith in General Zhang Xin and the other generals. Even though the allied forces of those countries are pressing their way in at the borders, they wouldn't be able to do anything to the generals.”

Feng Luodi moved her hand on top of Situ's big hand. The familiar feeling made Feng Luodi feel real, that she was still alive and living as Feng Luodi.

”Indeed, Old Zhang and s.h.i.+fei's ability can still be trusted.”

The dark expression on Situ's face didn't improve as he continued, ”But these days, there are too many vile people and two faced backstabbers, so even the Emperor's become somewhat rattled.”

Feng Luodi thought of Xuan De Emperor, who used to be in a very sorry position during his time as the First Prince. On the day he ascended, Feng Luodi was one of those greeting at the Imperial Palace under Duke of An Ping. Just from a faraway glance, Feng Luodi could tell that the current Xuan De Emperor with authority in his hands was no longer the same gentle, benevolent First Prince from back then.

In other words, as early as the First Prince's people secretly poisoned her, she knew that the First Prince was no longer the innocent boy from before. The new Emperor was now a supreme ruler with absolute authority. Just a month after ascending the throne, he subdued the Imperial Court officials and most importantly, he won the hearts of the citizens. Once he won the hearts of the people, no matter what policies he implemented next, the citizens wouldn't feel discontented.

Such a person should be a wise ruler, right?

Feng Luodi cast a worried glance at Situ.

”So the Emperor ordered you to go to the deserts of the North to face that army?”

The smile on Situ's face disappeared at the mention of the bitter, approaching reality. She remembered that in the battle against the Huns, the Northern Army had been utterly defeated time after time. Situ had gone with reinforcements, but then, something happened.

Feng Luodi suddenly clutched the clothes above her chest, a pained expression appearing on her face.

Situ lowered his head to comfort Feng Luodi only to see the pained look on her face.

”Luodi, what happened to you? I'll get somebody to call over a doctor.”

”No need.”

Feng Luodi clutched her clothes with one hand and grabbed Situ's robes with the other, giving him a forced smile.

”I was just thinking about some things and then my chest started to hurt. It'll stop hurting if I don't think about it anymore.”

Feng Luodi didn't expect her words to make Situ fall silent. She suddenly realised that she had made Situ misunderstand and became worried again. She hurriedly held Situ's drooping head forcefully.

The slight pain made Situ raise his eyes to stare at Feng Luodi, finding the same, pained expression on her face and asked with a husky voice, ”Will you leave again?”

Even if her heart had long made a decision, no matter what she said here, he wouldn't give in or let her go. He wouldn't let this woman disappear from his world ever again.

Feng Luodi finally forced away the scene of defeat from her mind after great difficulty and once she felt better, peeked at Situ's expression.

Her heart was sour as her eyes flowed with even more love.

Her body unconsciously rose up. She wanted to wrap her hands around Situ's neck but failed, not having the strength to do so, her hands ultimately landing on his shoulders.

”Situ, I'm sorry.”

I'm sorry for making you sad. I'm sorry for hurting you so many times. I'm sorry…I won't let there be anything more to be sorry about in the future.

But these words made Situ misunderstand, the hopeful light vanis.h.i.+ng from his eyes, turning his deep eyes completely dark. His scorching hot gaze landed on Feng Luodi's lips which she had unconsciously been biting. He lowered his head, seizing her lips and forcefully wandering in. His hand embracing Feng Luodi also tightened as if he wanted to meld their bodies together so they would never part.

Feng Luodi who had originally felt like there wasn't enough oxygen now felt even more breathless. She wanted to push Situ away, but didn't have the strength to and could only lie in his embrace, paralyzed, allowing him to vent his feelings.

After a long time, Situ finally raised his head up slightly and gazed at her, travelling from her fiercely pumping chest up to her swollen, red lips before swooping in for another kiss.

Feng Luodi, who took advantage of the break to catch her breath quickly leaned back, her body touching the soft quilt. She had just felt it was no longer so strenuous when Situ let go, letting her fall on the bed and leaning down on her once more.

The same misty, brown eyes that reflected only him, a flushed face, and rosy lips just like that night made him recall the wondrous pleasure that time. Feng Luodi's body was currently too weak to bear it, but he could still collect some interest for now.

When Feng Luodi saw Situ begin to untie her belt, she slowly recovered from her dazed state and continued to hold Situ's hand powerlessly, speaking strenuously.

”Situ, hear me out.”

Situ's hand paused, but his gaze was still burning as he stared at Feng Luodi. His eyes were filled with a mix of grief and l.u.s.t so strong that it could almost drip out.

”Situ,” On the bed, Feng Luodi took a deep breath and called out, her tone serious.

”I won't leave again, I'll marry you. We have countless days in our future together, we don't have to rush.”

Upon hearing this, immense joy instantly flooded Situ. However, Situ was still Situ. He quickly recovered his calm as he stared at Feng Luodi deeply, his lips curving into a mischievous smile.

”Were you inviting me just now?”

”Huh?” Feng Luodi widened her eyes in confusion, completely unaware of how dangerous her current posture with Situ was. How were her words any bit inviting to Situ just now?