Chapter 46 "Loving Couple"

Ye Wanwan raised the corners of his lips slightly, with a faint smile in his eyes, and met the eyes of the person in front of him.

A trace of surprise flashed across Rong Zhenyan's eyes. Ye Wanwan did not show the surprised and uneasy look he imagined, but was terribly calm, which made him alert.

"Prime Minister Ye has been honest and upright all his life, and has devoted himself to his work. Who would have thought that he would be tainted with money at the age of knowing his fate, and now he is imprisoned and reduced to a prisoner. It's really sad." He sighed softly, as if he was feeling sorry for him.

"What!" Ye Wanwan was shocked and widened his eyes when he heard it, and his voice suddenly rose.

"To be ashamed, this matter is also my fault. My father ordered me to investigate this case thoroughly, but I could never find evidence to clear your father's name." He frowned, as if blaming himself.

Ye Wanwan tried hard to suppress the anger in his eyes. The Prime Minister was honest and served the people, and he could never be a corrupt official. She knew that all this was a trick of the man in front of her.

"What exactly does the Third Prince want to say?" The girl no longer had the patience to beat around the bush with him.

"I don't want much, just the lives of all the Huang Liang family members." The storyteller below the stage spoke the story with great vigor, and the audience held their breath and concentrated.

"Today I just want to reminisce with Miss Ye, but there are so many people around. I will tell Miss Ye in detail when we get to the Royal City of Rong." Rong Zhenyan glanced at her left rear, and the guards hidden in the crowd immediately bowed their heads.

"The Huang Liang girl quickly poured the wine in the wine cup at the bandit, and then left the restaurant without hesitation and in high spirits." After the storyteller finished speaking, the audience applauded.

"Since the prince is so busy, I will not waste time and will take my leave first." Ye Wanwan heard the hidden meaning and was about to get up when she heard a faint question from the opposite side: "Miss, are you considered a Rong countryman... or a Qi countryman now?"

Ye Wanwan paused slightly, not understanding the meaning of his words, and simply pretended not to hear and turned away.

Only Rong Zhenyan was left sitting alone in the teahouse, watching the hustle and bustle below the stage, and his whole body was as cold as ice.

Ye Wanwan had been in the mortal world for a long time, and felt the unprecedented family affection from the prime minister and his wife, and had already developed a unique feeling for them. She left the teahouse and went directly to her brother to find out the truth of Rong Zhenyan's words.

Seeing her brother's sad face, Ye Wanwan had the answer in her heart.

"Don't worry, Wanwan. If I can help the third prince promote diplomatic relations between the two countries this time, the emperor will allow me to assist in investigating the corruption case. With my brother here, I will definitely protect my father." Ye Heng comforted.

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It was late at night, the frost was heavy and the dew was cold. Ye Wanwan pulled her brocade cloak tightly together, it seemed that winter was coming soon. On the way back to the mansion, she kept thinking about the purpose of Rong Zhenyan's hidden words. The story in the Book of Tribulations had deviated seriously, and as the author, he didn't know how the plot would develop next.

When she walked back to the front yard of the mansion, she glanced at the study and saw that it was still brightly lit.

After a moment of inner struggle, she pushed open the door of the bedroom. It was strange. In the past, even if she was not in the room, Yun Ting would light the candlesticks to illuminate the room. Why was the room dark today? She groped slowly in the dark night, and suddenly a strong force hugged her waist tightly from behind, and the familiar and warm breath hit her cheek again. The hot body behind her pressed tightly against her.

"Wanwan..." Qi Youan's low and hoarse voice mixed with heat made her ears tremble.

The moment the man approached, Ye Wanwan's hair stood up instantly, she felt her cheeks flushed and painful, and her blood was boiling.

Qi Youan pecked at her neck lightly, causing Ye Wanwan to turn her head away, but she was chased and sniffed the fragrance. The girl's legs were so weak that she could hardly stand, and her struggle gradually weakened.

"Ayou..." This soft call fell into Qi Youan's ears, just like a spark falling on a dry field, causing him to ache under his body. His arms were stronger and tighter.

Ye Wanwan saw that his arms were getting stronger and stronger. She wanted to break free but couldn't. At this moment, she was like a young rabbit trapped in a wolf's mouth, struggling in vain but unable to get away.

"Wait a minute..." Qi Youan ignored the struggle of the person in his arms and leaned over to seal her red lips. During the soft touch, everything was silent, and only the sound of lips and teeth lingering could be heard. Ye Wanwan's strength gradually disappeared, and she had to rise and fall with the king's breath. When the man's cold breath finally faded, the beauty was like a willow in the wind, leaning on the emperor's shoulder and panting.

Qi Youan loved her like this, and bent down to kiss her cheek.

Ye Wanwan didn't expect that she just sent a plate of poorly made pear blossom cakes and actually coaxed Qi Youan so much.

She raised her hand and stroked the man's hair. When Qi Youan looked up, she followed his sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, and pointed her finger at his thin lips. The hand on Ye Wanwan's waist began to caress restlessly, lifted her thin nightgown, and gradually reached up.

Ye Wanwan's heart trembled, and the hand that wanted to stop her stopped in mid-air. Her eyes were confused, her mind was a mess, and her heart was pounding. In the end, she decided to follow Qi Youan's movements.

Unexpectedly, Qi Youan suddenly put her down, but just hugged her tightly. Ye Wanwan pressed against the man's solid chest, smelling the familiar breath.

"Go to sleep." Qi Youan did not do anything else.

"You met Rong Zhenyan today." Qi Youan said firmly.

Ye Wanwan knew that she could not hide it from him, so she told the truth: "He suddenly came to me to reminisce about the past, and said a lot of vague words."

Qi Youan chuckled and said gently: "Indeed, there are a lot of things, including... to be a loving couple with you." The chill spread from the words.

Ye Wanwan originally thought that he would question about his father, but he did not expect it to be this inconspicuous sentence. The girl felt the gaze on her head like a thorn in her back, and before she could speak, Qi Youan stroked her head as if he had fallen asleep.

When the king's breath was long, Ye Wanwan quietly raised her eyes and looked at him. People who are usually vigorous and resolute and make people submit to their majesty are like furry puppies when they are asleep.

Ye Wanwan couldn't help but reach out her hand, and her fingertips gently touched Qi Youan's thick eyelashes. When she was in the fairyland, she hated to see this face the most, but now... the more she looks at it, the more she likes it.

...

Except for the exchange of border maps, the people of Rongguo are guests from afar and should enter the palace for a banquet.

Qi Youan turned back to his original appearance and clung to Ye Wanwan. Surprisingly, she didn't resist.

They headed east and finally returned to the imperial city when the first snow fell. The people of Rongguo were settled in the east courtyard of the palace and treated well.

When they returned to the imperial city, they saw a young man with several ministers behind him to welcome him.

Ye Wanwan got off the carriage and saw that it was Yu Shiyuan. She hadn't seen the boy for three months and he had grown up at an alarming speed. When they first met, he was skinny and only reached her chest, but now he was level with her. The edges and corners of his face became more and more distinct, showing his youthful demeanor.

Yu Shimo trotted towards her, his eyes sparkling with joy as he said, "Sister, you are finally back."

Ye Wanwan smiled and looked him up and down, "I haven't seen you for a few months, I almost don't recognize you."

"I have memorized all the lessons that sister asked me to do, and I am just waiting for my sister to check them." Yu Shiyuan smiled innocently.

"Okay..." Before he finished speaking, a dark shadow appeared and enveloped Ye Wanwan, holding her arm and saying, "Wanwan must be tired after traveling for a long time in the carriage. I will help you go back to the palace to rest." After that, Qi Youan took the girl away, and glared at Yu Shiyuan when he looked back.

Ye Wanwan could see the little thoughts of the man next to her, and couldn't help but chuckle.

"I think Yu Shimo has learned the rules and etiquette almost, let the teacher teach him in the future." Qi Youan said.

What a jealous person, Ye Wanwan thought.

After Ye Wanwan returned to the palace, she thought about the plot in the book of calamities. If the plot was not biased, Rong Zhenyan should have died in Qi State. After all, he was Qi Youan's enemy. Since he came to the wolf's den, it was impossible for him to return safely. But if he really died in Rong State, what would happen to his brother? Thousands of worries melted in her heart.

"Miss, breakfast is ready." Yun Ting said.

Ye Wanwan had no appetite and reluctantly ate some snacks. She looked down at the plate and saw a note under the pastry.

The pastry in her mouth had not been swallowed yet, but the girl stopped chewing. She stared at the note and slowly reached out to take it out. She unfolded the note and a line of small words appeared: Tonight at 10:00, behind the Imperial Garden. ——Rong It

was obvious that this was Rong Zhenyan's note.

What exactly did this person want to do? Ye Wanwan was confused, but she was not afraid.

In the evening, Qi Youan held a night banquet and invited the envoys of Rong State. There was harmony among the toasts.

Ye Wanwan was wandering alone in the dark imperial garden. She looked up at the bright moon and thought of the red mangrove in her pavilion. She thought that the fairyland was better, free from worries.

Suddenly, she heard light footsteps behind her. She turned around and saw Rong Zhenyan's half face illuminated by the moonlight.

Ye Wanwan subconsciously took a half step back, glanced around, and saw that there was no one around, so she whispered: "What can you do for me, Your Highness?"

Rong Zhenyan chuckled and approached slowly. At this moment, he seemed to have shed his previous gentle disguise, and a dark light flashed in his eyes, like a beast that had been dormant for a long time finally showing its fangs.

"Tip me off and help Rongguo annex Qiguo."

Just such a casual sentence shocked Ye Wanwan and made her take another half step back.

"Why?" She asked in confusion.

Rong Zhenyan seemed to have expected her to ask this question, and said calmly: "If you help me, I will make you the queen when I ascend the throne. What's more..." His voice gradually became colder, "The lives of your loved ones are still in my hands."

Ye Wanwan snorted coldly, and on the surface she was disdainful, but she was secretly thinking in her heart. If she didn't help him, her parents and brother might really be killed by him.

Rong Zhenyan stood quietly under the moon, his eyes were heavy, as if waiting for her to make a decision.

"Okay." The girl seemed to have made some kind of decision.

Rong Zhenyan smiled complacently, took two steps forward and whispered in her ear: "There is my spy in this palace, and he will come back to find you then."

Then he turned around and disappeared into the night.

When Ye Wanwan returned to the bedroom, she saw Qi Youan had already sat at the desk, writing and reviewing.

Her heart suddenly felt empty, as if she was afraid of being discovered by her husband when she went out for an affair.

"Where did Wanwan go? I'm so worried." Unlike his usual soft words, the emperor's tone was cold at this moment, and his eyes were filled with emotions that were hard to discern.

"I ate too much at dinner, so I went to the Imperial Garden to walk around to digest my food." Ye Wanwan pretended to be calm and replied.

"Then why don't you bring a maid? What if you run into a bad guy and something goes wrong?" He said slowly, and every word was like a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue, slowly winding into her ears.

Ye Wanwan felt a slight chill on her back, and her fingertips trembled slightly. Finally, she

lowered her eyes and said frankly: "Rong Zhenyan asked me to meet him." "Then what?" Qi Youan seemed to have heard a satisfactory answer, put down his pen and smiled.

"Then... he threatened me to be his spy." She no longer concealed and told everything.

The emperor stood up and approached, holding her slender waist with one hand and stroking her cheek with the other, his eyes full of tenderness: "Then Wanwan...how do you answer?"

"I agreed...but I'm not sincere." To show her sincerity, Ye Wanwan looked up at the condescending man with a firm look.

Qi Youan gently pinched her cheek and said, "After all, you will agree to whatever he says." His eyes became dark again.