Chapter 511 - Each Having His Own Secrets (1/2)

“Have we come to a proper settlement on the matter regarding the Zhus?”

It was not a good idea to discuss serious matters while having a meal at the table. It was only after they were done with their food and tea that Zuo Qiuyu raised the topic of conversation.

“Yes, I suppose this is it for the time being. The Zhu Family had been divided. The dead had their bodies burnt. It seemed that this is all we can do.”

The rumor that she was the perpetrator would not stand.

Moreover, the governor was unable to provide any concrete evidence even though he had made a trip to the Crown Prince’s Mansion.

In addition, Lin Mengya had sent someone out to spread a different story secretly.

In terms of the ability to weave nonsensical stories, the governor and his men were no match with Lin Mengya and Zuo Qiuyu.

“Oh yes, are you not going to the Pavilion of Herbs tomorrow to register your attendance? How many days will you be staying there? Do Long Tianyu and I follow you there?”

Lin Mengya steered the conversation topic so that it went on to Zuo Qiuyu.

However, Zuo Qiuyu had a sour expression on his face which told of the unhappiness in his heart.

“I may have to stay there for at least half a month. Strangely, they didn’t use to allow outsiders to enter the Pavilion of Herbs before the competition starts. This time, however, they had specially invited you and Long Tianyu. Look, this is the invitation for you two.”

Zuo Qiuyu pulled out two invitations and placed them before Lin Mengya and Long Tianyu.

In contrast with others, the invitation card for the medical skills competition was in a grass-green color.

Even when placed on the table, the invitation cards gave out a strong herbal fragrance.

When they opened the invitation card, the delicate handwriting in calligraphy conveyed an extremely courteous message.

“Interesting. They have invited Prince Yu and me to be the guests of honor. It seems that my title as Princess Yu was more prominent than Princess Anle.”

She conveniently passed on the invitation cards to Long Tianyu.

The two exchanged looks as they could feel something fishy about this.

“Let’s not be too bothered. However, if we’re really going to spend some days in the Pavilion of Herbs, it would mean we have to be vegetarians for that duration. Oh, how much I would miss eating meat!”

Lin Mengya could not be bothered with Zuo Qiuyu’s comment. After all, his diet was usually light and plain compared to the rest.

The reason for his behavior was really that he did not want to stay in the Pavilion of Herbs.

“Are you able to take it, given your health condition?”

Long Tianyu was Lin Mengya’s greatest concern for now.

She inquired with a tender voice while holding on to his hand. It was then that she spotted the red marks on Long Tianyu’s wrist.

“What’s this… Yu An, bring the ointment!”

Long Tianyu smiled at the sight of Lin Mengya’s anxiety. He covered Lin Mengya’s hand with his large palm and did not know whether to cry or laugh.

Was she treating him like he was some kind of weakling?

“I’m alright, don’t be so anxious. These are just some superficial injuries. If not for your attentive care, I would have a broken wrist now.”

Despite Long Tianyu’s effort to comfort Lin Mengya with his low soothing voice, she insisted on applying the ointment on him.

As she carefully ran her fingers along the marks on his wrist, drops of tears fell from her eyes onto his hand.

“Why are you crying, silly girl?”

Long Tianyu put his right arm around Lin Mengya’s slender waist and pulled her into his arms.

Zuo Qiuyu, who was usually sensible and tactful, quickly left quietly with Yu An.

The moon hung high in the night sky. In the spacious main hall, Lin Mengya continued applying ointment on Long Tianyu while tears streamed down her cheeks.

“You didn’t have to go through all these sufferings. If you had gone back to Dajin, you would have been safe and sound.”

As Lin Mengya blamed herself, she was unaware of how brokenhearted Long Tianyu was when he heard her words.

There were words that he could not say out loud now.

Therefore, he could only…

In an overbearing manner, he kissed her on her lips, hoping to convey his heartfelt feelings to her through such intimacy.

Lin Mengya did not struggle to break free from him. Like a child who had committed a mistake, she let Long Tianyu have his way, to taste her goodness.

“All of these were the choices I made. In fact, I’m not as selfless as you thought. Do you know that marrying you is the greatest pleasant surprise in my life, Ya’er?”

Long Tianyu looked into Lin Mengya’s eyes earnestly with his dark eyes filled with tenderness.

They had never been explicit about their feelings for each other since the beginning.

However, Long Tianyu knew clearly that they share the same sentiments about each other.

“Did you just find out? I wonder who the one who was unwilling to marry me was.”

At these words, Lin Mengya burst out laughing. However, there was another statement that got stuck in Long Tianyu’s throat.

It seemed that there was a reason behind how she almost died from being poisoned.

In that instant, there was a slight sense of guilt in his eyes.

“That… Ya’er, actually, actually I was totally aware of how you were being poisoned back then.”

Long Tianyu was ready to bear any consequences for revealing this. He fixed his gaze on Lin Mengya as he feared for the worst. She could be so enraged that she might just up and leave.

Instinctively, he tightened his arms around her. He was afraid that she would begin to hate him.

However, Lin Mengya simply opened her watery eyes wide and looked into his eyes. After a long time, she finally opened her mouth to speak.