âYou are nothing without me, Yun Ruofeng! The face you have lost today is something that you deserve!â Yun Ruofeng could imagine Ning Rulan mocking him.
The chilly aura around Yun Ruofeng suddenly dissipated, a smile growing on his face.
Ning Anlian could only feel that the smile was terrifying. She grabbed him tightly. âFeng, donât do this to me. We are still on the Dragon Boat, and we are still in the middle of the state banquet. Today is the last day; we canât take it lightly.â
âYou are saying this to this Prince after what you did yesterday and the day before?â Yun Ruofeng looked at her calmly. âNing Anlian, His Majesty is already 16 years old, and has many ideas of his own. In the past, this Prince couldnât bear to kill him. Now though, even if I did want to kill him, it would be very difficult.â
Ning Anlian knew that something happened when she heard this. Just when she wanted to ask more questions, there was knocking on the door, accompanied by Wei Mohaiâs voice. âPrince Yun.â
Yun Ruofeng walked up and opened the door, allowing Wei Mohai to walk in before closing it tightly.
Wei Mohai knelt down directly. âThis subordinate has failed. Please punish me, Prince Yun.â
Yun Ruofeng waved his hand. âGet up. With how things have turned out, there is no point in doing so. All we can do is think about how we can eliminate the Literary Association and the person behind them.â
Ning Anlian didnât understand what was going on, but couldnât interrupt either, so she just stood on the side quietly.
âPrince Yun, now is not the time to make a move. The civilians have started to side with His Majesty. If we eradicate the Literary Association now, the resulting mayhem will be the opposite of what we desire.â
Yun Ruofeng nodded. âThe Literary Association cannot stay, but we canât make a move right now. Kill the young man who carries the wine pot near his waist. Make sure you investigate where Su Xi-er is as well; I havenât seen her today.â
Wei Mohai didnât understand why Prince Yun suddenly wanted to investigate Su Xi-er without rhyme or reason.
Ning Anlian was even more confused. Has Yun Ruofeng developed feelings for Su Xi-er? What business does Prince Haoâs maidservant have to do with him?
At this moment, Yun Ruofengâs gaze briefly landed on Ning Anlian. He then replied indifferently. âSu Xi-er made a covenant with you; if you were sent to the Imperial Mausoleum, Nanzhao would lose face again. MoreoverâŠâ
Yun Ruofengâs eyes darkened. Her every move was like Ning Rulanâs. I donât believe in the occult, and I donât believe in coming back from the dead. But perhaps since Su Xi-er admires Ning Rulan, she couldnât accept the latterâs death, and wants to take revenge for her.
âThis subordinate will investigate this immediately.â Wei Mohai bowed before getting ready to leave.
Yun Ruofeng added, âSu Xi-er definitely wonât be near Prince Hao. Use this opportunity to find her and kill her secretly. Do a clean job.â
Ning Anlian completely forgot about Yun Ruofengâs previously terrifying demeanour when she heard this. He has ordered Wei Mohai to kill Su Xi-er! He definitely doesnât have feelings for her!
Wei Mohaiâs expression was serious. âThis subordinate obeys the order.â After that, he opened the door and walked out quickly.
Only Yun Ruofeng and Ning Anlian were left behind.
Ning Anlianâs face was full of smiles. She held Yun Ruofengâs hand. âFeng, Su Xi-er doesnât look like an obedient person at all. She is always finding faults with me and targeting me. Besides, the way she treats Ning Lianchen differently makes me suspicious.â
âThis Princes like women who donât act wilfully and are docile.â Yun Ruofeng commented indifferently before tidying the hair near Ning Anlianâs ears with his hand.
Ning Anlianâs body trembled uncontrollably. If there comes a day where I am no longer docile, would he kill me too?
âDonât worry, this Prince wonât do anything to you. In fact, arenât you looking forward to the day this Prince will marry you?â
Ning Anlian nodded. âI donât need anything else, I just want you to marry me. If you want to become powerful first, then I will wait.â
âYou are also a member of the Ning Imperial Household. Wonât you be heartbroken if this Prince fights for the imperial power?â Yun Ruofeng smiled and caressed her chin slowly.
âI am not Ning Rulan, and I am not so strong-minded. I just want love.â Ning Anlian explained slowly, and the words âNing Rulanâ caused Yun Ruofengâs expression to change slightly.