Chapter 819 Goodbye (Part 2)
"Is it the Princess who is looking for me?"
A voice as calm as water drilled into Wei Ying's ears like a thunderclap. At the same time, the inquiring gaze fell on Princess Beijing through the bead curtain.
Meeting that gaze, Wei Ying felt her head swell up, as if it were stuffed with countless cotton wool, making it fluffy and without any thoughts; and the heart in her chest seemed to be grasped in someone's palm, being kneaded and contracted constantly, but she could never reach the bottom.
Just as she was in a daze, she suddenly felt a slight chill at her fingertips. Wei Ying subconsciously turned her head to look, and then she found that her left hand had been tightly grasping the dagger on the coffee table without her knowing when.
And those slight cool breezes came from above.
Staring at the dagger, Wei Ying's dazed eyes gradually came into focus. She took a deep breath, pressed her thumb against the handle, and slowly pushed the dagger out halfway.
When the cold light came into her eyes, Wei Ying's heartbeat suddenly became intense again. Her face, which had been pale just now, turned hot red in an instant.
This is the Palace of Prince Beijing, and I am the Princess of Beijing!
Those outside are all his slaves, and he has a sharp weapon in his hand that can cut gold and jade. No one can offend him here unless he doesn't want to!
No one!
"That's right, it's you I'm looking for!"
Although there was a hint of trembling in her voice, Princess Beijing felt no fear at all at this moment - at least that's what she thought.
It was really this long-legged princess who took the initiative to come to me!
And judging from the 'passionate' tone of voice, it was obvious that he didn't want to renew our relationship.
Sun Shaozong raised his eyebrows slightly, and his scrutinizing eyes flashed across Xia Jingui - if it was just the long-legged princess alone, he would probably suspect that Wei Ying was filled with remorse and wanted to die with him.
But since Xia Jingui is here, it will definitely not be a situation where there is life or death.
Especially from the various misleading information just now, this scheme was most likely set up by Xia Jingui, otherwise she wouldn't have acted so hard.
After thinking about it, I still couldn't figure out what the long-legged princess was trying to do.
They had already met each other, and he was too lazy to speculate here, so he simply asked: "I don't know why the queen went through so many troubles to find me under such pretexts?"
Hearing him say 'try every possible means', Wei Ying felt a little nervous for no reason, but her face became tougher. Regardless of whether Sun Shaozong could see clearly or not, she leaned forward and said word by word: "I want you to stay away from the palace and have nothing to do with the prince in the future!"
After hearing this, Sun Shaozong was stunned at first, and then he couldn't help laughing. This long-legged princess went to great lengths to create this "alone" situation, and it turned out to be for this kind of thing.
He laughed and shook his head, "What the princess said is so unreasonable. It's obvious that the prince is trying to win me over, and I'm just being ruthless. Your Majesty, why don't you go and persuade the prince to stay away from me, but go to a far place and come to an outsider like me to argue?"
At this point, he wanted to add: Could it be that the princess feels closer to me?
But he changed his mind and swallowed the teasing that was about to come out of his mouth.
That time on the boat, of course, he was attracted by the long-legged princess's identity and beauty, but more of it was that he was annoyed that she had repeatedly treated him like a soft persimmon.
Now that I've let off steam several times, why would I risk teasing her again?
But even though he didn't add the last sentence, Wei Ying seemed to have imagined something in her mind. Her face became even redder with shame, her chest heaved rapidly, and the five fingers that grasped the dagger were squeezing it until it turned pale and blue.
After a long while, she gritted her teeth and said, "How can you interfere with the prince's actions? You just have to promise to stay away from the palace, otherwise..."
"How else?"
Sun Shaozong took over her words with a sneer. He didn't take the initiative to provoke trouble, but that didn't mean he could tolerate a woman under his crotch being so arrogant in front of him.
Wei Ying's subsequent words were actually just a few empty threats.
But after being interrupted by Sun Shaozong, he seemed to lose the confidence to speak out again.
Wei Ying gritted her teeth and subconsciously looked at Xia Jingui, but saw that the little girl was looking at her nose and her heart, so how could she have any intention of taking the lead?
He had no choice but to shift his gaze back and stare at Sun Shaozong through the bead curtain for a long while. Then he slowly raised the dagger and pulled it out inch by inch.
"Otherwise, I will fight you to the death first, and then I will say that you insulted the Wei family with your words, which is why I attacked you in anger!"
This reason is somewhat plausible. After all, the feud between the Wei family and the Sun family is probably known to everyone in the capital.
However……
"Ha ha……"
Sun Shaozong laughed and said, "Princess, this method really works! Since we are in the palace, I naturally dare not fight with you. The most I can do is flee - and from now on, there will be no more greetings between the two families."
At this point, he paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "It's just that the Queen's actions may not be hidden from the Prince. Who is Sun? How could I be so reckless as to give rise to criticism?"
"If the prince asks about it later, I'm afraid I'll have to tell a thousand lies, but I don't know if your Majesty can do it perfectly?"
When Wei Ying first heard Sun Shaozong's words, he was delighted with his quick wit, but after hearing the following words, his face suddenly became gloomy again.
Every time she faces Prince Beijing now, she feels guilty and short of breath. If Shui Rong really questions her repeatedly, how can she hide it?
This one incident would be fine, but when Shui Rong finds out the truth, how could he not ask the reason?
I'm afraid by then...
"My lady, this method really won't work."
At this time, Xia Jingui, who had been pretending to be a nobody, also spoke up to persuade him, "The prince is currently concentrating on resolving the feud between the Sun and Wei families. If the queen really acts in this way, wouldn't it be clear that she is going against the prince?"
"Even if I can conceal it by then, the prince will surely be angry with me and lose all his favor."
Wei Ying didn't care too much about losing favor.
But combined with the previous concerns, she completely understood that it was impossible to do so, and she felt a little flustered - she had only been planning to scare Sun Shaozong and make him retreat.
Since we can’t scare Sun Shaozong now, what should we do?
Just when she didn't know what to do, she suddenly heard the sound of a pearl curtain. Wei Ying looked over hastily, and saw Xia Jingui lowering her eyebrows and lifting the pearl curtain, and making a "please come in" gesture to Sun Shaozong without her permission.
How dare this slave girl do this? !
Seeing the burly figure clearly, Wei Ying felt her heart almost stop beating. She quickly held the dagger across her chest and shouted in hatred, "Cousin, what are you doing?!"
"Hush."
Xia Jingui pretended to make a gesture to keep quiet, and then pointed outside: "Sister's voice is getting louder and louder. If the servants outside hear it, wouldn't it be a huge trouble ?"
There is some truth in this.
But if someone came in and saw Sun Shaozong behind the curtain, wouldn’t it be like the sky falling and the earth collapsing?
Just as Wei Ying thought of this, she saw Xia Jingui striding to the door, slamming the two doors shut, and then bolting them neatly.
That bang~ sound seemed to explode in Wei Ying's heart!
She jumped up anxiously and shouted, "Cousin, why are you..."
"Master Sun, you can't leave! Today... today, unless we make things clear, no one can leave this door!"
Xia Jingui's shouting sounded at the same time, her sharp and high-pitched voice making the beams buzz.
Nian Xia and others outside also heard it clearly. They looked at each other in silence, thinking that this cousin was really crazy. However, they didn't know that she was just a supporting role and the real culprit was someone else.
Xia Jingui's roar made Wei Ying feel a little relieved, but in the next moment her heart rose to her throat again - Sun Shaozong really lifted the bead curtain and walked in!
Although that powerful body was still several feet away, the overwhelming pressure had already made Wei Ying breathless and her whole body stiff.
It was just like that day on the boat when he had just pinned him down.
No!
I must never let His Majesty down again!
Wei Ying gritted her teeth, trying to suppress the trembling all over her body, and raised the dagger in her hand a little higher: "You... don't come over, or I will never let you go even if I die!"
Sun Shaozong's eyes fell on the dagger, and then he smiled: "This thing again, it can be regarded as a witness to our relationship, and it can be regarded as a half-token of love."
After hearing this, Wei Ying felt that the dagger was a little hot, but there was no reason for her to throw it away at this moment. She gritted her teeth and handed it out again, her eyes full of determination, but she didn't say a word.
"Why bother?"
Sun Shaozong spread his hands and said with a smile: "The prince has not been doing well in the past two years. He is trying to win me over just to break the impasse. For this reason, he even wants to become a close friend of mine. But the queen treats guests like this. It's really..."
"shut up!"
Wei Ying uttered another low cry, but secretly couldn't help but think about what he said further.
Judging from Prince Beijing's serious attitude in recent days, he is indeed eager to win over Sun Shaozong. He even specifically asked me to humble myself and not offend him.
I have already done my duty to the prince, and if I continue to do so for my own selfish reasons and ruin his plans...
No!
Even so, he could never let the two families become close friends, otherwise he would have to run into this evil villain surnamed Sun from time to time? !
Moreover, although I have done something wrong to the prince, he has also ignored my feelings and helped to stir up trouble in Lang Ge'er's case...
[In fact, as a princess, she would not have many opportunities to meet Sun Shaozong, but Wei Ying had already gotten stuck in a dead end, so how could she still be so rational? ]
He was in a dilemma and had to keep a close eye on Sun Shaozong and imitate what he suddenly did. He was exhausted both physically and mentally.
At this time, Sun Shaozong suddenly smiled and said, "In fact, I just came to the palace to make excuses because I was unwilling to show my affection. If the queen really doesn't want the two families to have any more dealings, then I will follow your wishes, so what?"
Hearing his sudden relief, Wei Ying was pleasantly surprised, but she couldn't help but be on guard: "You...you really want to do this? Is there any other condition?!"
Sun Shaozong smiled again, but did not directly answer the long-legged princess' question. Instead, he looked at Xia Jingui at the door and said, "In fact, you have already prepared the reason for breaking the situation. I just need to pretend to be frightened by Miss Xia, leave the table in a hurry, and never go to the prince's invitation again in the future."
Wei Ying's eyes suddenly brightened up when she heard this. She had previously only regarded Xia Jingui's behavior as a reason for this private meeting, but she didn't expect it to have such a use.
If this were true, although the prince would inevitably blame himself, it would not be difficult for him to shirk responsibility.
"Absolutely not!"
Just when I thought this was a good idea, I heard a shout from the door, and then Xia Jingui quickly got behind the curtain and said anxiously, "If this happens, won't the prince be angry with me? Even if my cousin comes forward, I'm afraid she won't be able to protect me, right?"
Indeed, if Sun Shaozong's method was followed, the one who would suffer the most would be Xia Jingui.
Originally, she would at most be labeled a lunatic - but for Xia Jingui, who had already decided to marry a son-in-law, this was nothing. On the contrary, she could use this reputation to avoid unnecessary trouble.
But if she becomes the key to evil in the eyes of Beijing Prince Shui Rong, how can she, an orphan and a widow of the Xia family, bear it?
Wei Ying naturally thought of this, but...
Although she had to rely on Xia Jingui, she had long been wary of her. Even though she felt a little apologetic at this moment, she had no intention of sacrificing herself to fulfill Xia Jingui's wish.
He immediately lowered his eyelids and ignored it.
When Xia Jingui saw this, she was filled with anger.
She had originally set up this trap to take advantage of the situation, wanting to witness Wei Ying's embarrassment with her own eyes in order to satisfy some dark psychological desire of hers.
Who would have thought that after going around in circles, I would end up getting myself into trouble?
She no longer cared about pretending to be harmless and stamped her feet fiercely, "Okay, okay! Since my sister is so heartless, don't blame me for being disloyal - if I, Xia Jingui, really get into trouble, I won't be alone on the road!"
"you……"
Wei Ying was startled when she heard this, and then she remembered that Xia Jingui still had a fatal handle on her.
Just as he was about to say something else, Sun Shaozong had already embraced Xia Jingui with his big hands, and cradled her into his arms. He rested his chin on her smooth forehead and said with a grin, "Why are you so anxious? Do you think I can really let you suffer a loss? When the time comes, I will find a backer for you, and I will make sure that the prince will not dare to act rashly."
Xia Jingui twisted in his arms like she had no bones, and said in a tender voice: "Of course I trust you, Master, but my cousin is really disappointing."
As she spoke, she raised her head and asked hopefully, "I wonder what escape route the master is going to arrange for me?"
"I'm an old acquaintance of yours."
Sun Shaozong chuckled and lowered his head to whisper a name in her ear.
Xia Jingui was stunned, then looked at Sun Shaozong in disbelief, and said hesitantly: "Mr. Li...how could he be willing to take on such a thing for my family?"
"You'll know later."
Sun Shaozong laughed and pushed her hips: "Let me and the princess settle the matter first."
Xia Jingui was still somewhat suspicious, but she did not dare to go against Sun Shaozong's wishes. She could only purse her lips and reluctantly stood up, standing beside Sun Shaozong, looking at Wei Ying hatefully.
Although the idea just now was proposed by Sun Shaozong, her hatred was only directed at Wei Ying.
As for the reason, it was naturally because Wei Ying could be manipulated by her, but Sun Shaozong was not someone she could control.
But after Xia Jingui stepped back, Sun Shaozong turned his gaze to Wei Ying. The naked heat in his eyes immediately made Wei Ying alert to the extreme.
"The Queen just asked me if I had any conditions."
Sun Shaozong smacked his lips, and his gaze, as if real, slowly climbed up from the soles of his feet, giving Wei Ying goose bumps.
Although she was wearing a heavy palace dress, Wei Ying felt as if she was naked without any cover. The only thing that made her feel a little at ease was the dagger in her hand.
So she wrapped her ten fingers around it tightly, then pointed the sharp blade at Sun Shaozong and said resolutely word by word: "If you...if you dare to touch a finger of mine today, I will never live in disgrace in this world!"
Tsk~
This statement always feels a bit familiar.
Sun Shaozong smiled and shook his head, saying, "Even if the queen wants me to move, I dare not move today - otherwise, if the queen shouts like she did on the boat that day and alarms us..."
"shut up!"
Wei Ying interrupted him hastily, and two blushes appeared on her face, which had turned pale with fear.
But she was greatly relieved in her heart. Since this evil villain named Sun promised not to touch her, she could agree to other conditions.
but……
Apart from this skin covered with a layer of noble appearance, what else does Sun Shaozong want to get?
Just as I thought of this, I heard Sun Shaozong say, "But I can't help the princess to solve the disaster in vain, so it would be best to think of a way to have the best of both worlds, so that I don't need to touch the princess and can still get what I want; and the queen's shouting will not alarm the servants outside."
After hearing these words, Wei Ying was confused.
How can one get what one wants without touching oneself at all?
At this time, Xia Jingui who was standing by seemed to understand something. She smiled and said, "I have thought of a way. I just need to block my sister's lips and tongue, and she won't make any noises."
"What do you mean by that?!"
Upon hearing this, Wei Ying's face immediately changed, and she scolded, "The surname is Sun... Lord Sun has already promised not to touch me, how dare you encourage him to break his promise!"
She spoke too quickly and almost said the word "evil thief".
"Sister, you have wronged me. How dare I let Lord Sun go back on his word?" Xia Jingui first cried out that it was an injustice, and then she swept her pink and tender tongue back and forth on her red lips, saying meaningfully: "This method is naturally killing two birds with one stone. It does not require Lord Sun to break his oath, and it can also block sister's lips and tongue..."
No matter how ignorant Wei Ying was, he now understood what she meant.
His face changed drastically and his chest and abdomen felt like they were churning. If he hadn't covered his mouth, he would have almost vomited!
She suppressed her nausea and angrily scolded, "Slut, how dare you treat me like this!"
Looking at her harsh expression, Sun Shaozong knew that the matter was already about 60% settled - even at this time, Wei Ying still lowered her voice, and it was obvious that the anger and resistance in her heart were not as intense as she appeared on the surface.
After all, the long-legged princess had already had some awareness under Xia Jingui's constant preparation, but she just didn't want to admit it.
