Chapter 19 (1/2)

Chapter 19

Lin Shan found Lian Feng in the stable. He was examining the precious horses that the Western Regions have offered as a tribute. Soon, the Palace will be holding an equestrian archery compet.i.tion.

From a distance, he could see an angry person storming towards him. Lian Feng was startled and tried to avoid eye contact; he was about to leave.

Oh young man!? You’re deliberately trying to avoid me, eh?! Lin Shan quickly dashes towards Lian Feng and grabs hold of his arm: “You can’t leave! I have things to ask you!”

Lian Feng didn’t expect Lin Shan to be so forceful. Hence, he had no choice but to remain still. He turned around calmly and asked: “Does Prince Consort require your servant’s help? And could Prince Consort let go of this servant before he speaks?”

“You think I’m going to let go just because you say so? The moment I let you go, you will slip away! Don’t think I can’t tell you’re avoiding me!” No matter what, Lin Shan wasn’t going to let go. She is nearly leaning against him now.

Lian Feng felt a bit helpless. He thought he was doing a great job at concealing his intention, yet Lin Shan was able to see right through him. He admits, he is avoiding Song Luo. But there’s a reason…. he looks down at the person who wouldn’t let go of his arm. Although the way Song Luo carries himself is always informal and ridiculous, it couldn’t hide the spirited elegant energy of his. Each time Lian Feng sees him, his heart becomes unstable. He doesn’t dare to go near him.

Lian Feng has never experienced this type of impulse in his life. Not to mention, Song Luo was a man. How could he not be terrified? He is doing everything he can to avoid him.

Obviously, Lin Shan has no idea what is going on in Lian Feng’s mind. She thought about what happened during the confiscation and became increasingly annoyed. She used all her strength to make Lian Feng stay where he was as she heatedly questioned him: “Were you at Wu Liang Zhi’s residence?”

“Prince Consort, what are you talking about?” Lian Feng was confused. It was such an odd question to ask.

“So you’re implying you didn’t go, am I correct?” Lin Shan gritted her teeth. She looked furious.

“I am still recovering from my injuries. I haven’t left the Palace. I wonder what the matter is, Prince Consort?”

“If you didn’t go, then explain to me why you and the Crown Prince look….. ah!”

Before Lin Shan could finish, her mouth was bounded. Immediately after, the sky spun and Lian Feng speedily brought them both inside the stable.

Lin Shan’s mouth was covered as she fought to say: “What are you doing?!” The next moment, Lian Feng striked her acupoint and she wasn’t able to speak. Currently, her movements were suppressed and Lin Shan was like a frozen figure inside the stable. A moment pa.s.sed and two Imperial Bodyguards walked by the stable as they talked and laughed. They were totally unaware of their presence.

After the two guards were far away, Lin Shan finally felt like she could breathe again. Lian Feng released her, but although Lian Feng had a mask on, she could slightly sense his face was turning pale; not to mention his eyes revealed a strange emotion.

Lin Shan wanted to speak, but since Lian Feng had striked her acupoint, she couldn’t speak nor move. The only thing she could do was lie in this stinky stable as she gave Lian Feng the death glare.

“Mm…” She tried hard to make a protesting sound.

“I can unlock your acupoint, but you must promise me not to ramble.” Lian Feng’s voice was calm, but there was a hint of severity that Lin Shan has never seen. She was alarmed as she blinked, indicating that she understood.

“Promise me you won’t say anything, you understand?”

“Mm….”