novelones Chapter 568 Give another chance
Chapter 568 Give another chance
The next day, Emperor Yong'an learned that King Ning wanted to pay homage to the late empress, and immediately approved the petition. Xu felt guilty for the late empress, and he decided to turn this guilt into compensation for Lu Huaining.
Immediately, he wrote an imperial decree and appointed Lu Huaining to preside over Enke. This honor was enough to show his favor for Lu Huaining.
On July 13th, Lu Huaining rode a five-carved carriage with rich decorations and went to the imperial mausoleum to pay homage to the late queen.
There were dozens of officials accompanying him, and the grand ceremonial procession stretched for nearly a hundred meters, attracting passers-by to stop and watch, all praising King Ning's current prosperity and boundless favor.
Shen Ruzhou did not go out to watch the excitement, but was alone in the medical clinic dispensing medicine. Although Lu Huaining's wound had scabbed, it would inevitably break open again after all the fatigue of the carriage, and he had to be busy with the scientific examination next. This wound wanted to I'm afraid it will take some time to raise it well.
So, she decided to prepare more medicine in case of emergency.
While she was concentrating on twisting the medicine powder, there was a sound of footsteps. She looked up and saw that it was Xiao Chenyan. She couldn't help but frown.
When Xiao Chenyan saw this, his heart felt as if it had been hollowed out, and he felt so empty. He asked in a harsh voice: "Do you really don't want to see me?"
"His Highness and I have reconciled, and we should be well on our own. I wonder why Your Highness came here today?" Shen Ruzhou kept pounding the small medicine pestle with his hands.
Xiao Chenyan's face darkened, but when he thought that he couldn't help her in the end, he couldn't get angry. He said kindly: "Everything in the past was all my fault. You have to give me a chance to apologize, right? Today is good every day. I want to invite you to swim in the lake together, what do you think?"
Shen Ruzhou was about to refuse, but then he thought that Beixiu Yan was out on business at the moment and would be back soon. It would be bad if the two of them met.
So, she reluctantly agreed, "I heard that the lotus flowers on the lake were blooming just right, and I just wanted to take a look."
Seeing her agree, Xiao Chenyan was so happy that the corners of his mouth rose, "I'll have someone prepare a car, let's set off immediately."
The two of them soon arrived at the lake. The lotus flowers were in full bloom, attracting many men and women to come and enjoy them.
Shen Ruzhou suddenly remembered the last time she and Beixiu went to the lake for a banquet. The two of them had not expressed their feelings that time, but she was full of love in her heart. Now the two of them were deeply in love. If they were to visit the same place again, it would definitely be a different experience.
Xiao Chenyan saw her looking at the lotus flowers, and thought she liked them. He smiled and said, "There are not many lotus flowers on the shore. After a while, we took a boat to the center of the lake, which is more beautiful."
"Yes." Shen Ruzhou stood up and followed him walking on the embankment.
"Ruzhou." Suddenly, a clear female voice came from behind. Shen Ruzhou turned around and saw Xiao Ruohan walking over.
Xiao Ruohan happily came to her side and started chatting with her with a smile.
At this time, Hong Xi also bought candied haws and ran over. Seeing that the situation was somewhat deadlocked, he touched Xiao Ruohan with his arm and whispered to her to salute His Royal Highness.
Only then did Xiao Ruohan react and hurriedly saluted Xiao Chenyan with Hong Xi.
However, when Xiao Chenyan saw the two people's intimate behavior, an inexplicable anger surged in his heart. He sneered and said sarcastically: "The regent has just disappeared not long ago, and you are so blatantly with another man. What a wanton woman."
Xiao Ruohan was furious when he heard this and retorted, "Who is so watery? I have always liked Hong Xi."
Shen Ruzhou also followed up and said: "The regent saw that they truly loved each other, so he made things happen for both of them. Why would Your Highness say these hurtful words again? It will ruin the reputation of the girl's family."
Hearing this, Xiao Chenyan snorted coldly, with sarcasm in his words, "The regent is really generous. He will give in to his beloved concubine."
When Shen Ruzhou heard what he said, he couldn't help but think of Xiao Chenyan's overbearing and domineering attitude when they separated earlier, as if he wanted to treat her as his private property and completely ignore her thoughts.
She couldn't help but pierced in a cold voice: "Between men and women, you should be willing to do so. It's useless to force it. A gentleman should have the beauty of an adult."
Seeing this, Xiao Ruohan followed suit, "Yes, people still need to be self-aware. Knowing that the other party doesn't like it, but still trying to get in on it, or even taking advantage of it, is that any different from a robber?"
The words between the two of them were like waving a barbed whip, slapping Xiao Chenyan with bruises all over his body.
His face darkened, and a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes, but then he suppressed his anger and tried to use his power and status to impress Shen Ruzhou: "What do you women know? You only know how to covet that little tenderness, but you don't know that you need a man in your future life." Power to support.”
He glanced at Hong Xi, his eyes full of disdain, "Xiao Ruohan, you are a wealthy lady, what can a bodyguard give you? I'm afraid you will have to worry about daily necessities in the future."
When Shen Ruzhou heard this, she shook her head slightly. She knew that happiness was not measured by power and status. She said slowly: "Having a simple diet may not be bad. Your Majesty, think carefully about the people around you. They all live a life of fine clothing and fine food, but how many are truly happy? When people live in this world, comfort is the most important thing."
Xiao Chenyan was speechless, but an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart.
He looked at Shen Ruzhou's bright and moving face, and a strong desire surged in his heart. He longed to have her again and to make up for his past mistakes.
Not long after, the cruise ship docked, and Jun Wu stood on the edge of the ship waiting. Shen Ruzhou followed Xiao Chenyan on the cruise ship.
The cruise ship slowly sailed away from the shore. Shen Ruzhou leaned on the railing of the ship, feeling the pleasant lake breeze caressing his cheeks. There was a trace of laziness and laxity in her eyes, as if she was enjoying this rare quiet time.
Xiao Chenyan looked at it, and an impulse surged in his heart.
He subconsciously moved towards her, almost losing his mind and going up to hug her, but in the end he endured it.
He didn't dare to act rashly, for fear that Shen Ruzhou would be angry or that she would ignore him again.
He hoped that one day Shen Ruzhou would willingly hand over himself to him.
Xiao Chenyan took a deep breath, and his voice sounded very sincere, "Ruzhou, I know that I made many mistakes in the past, and I hurt you. So I want to spend the rest of my life making up for you, and I just hope you give me a chance."
Shen Ruzhou didn't look at him. He closed his eyes and felt the warmth of the golden light falling on his body. He said unhurriedly: "Experiencing some things once is enough. Your Highness, please let me go!"
"But I... can't let you go." Xiao Chenyan felt a sting in his heart. He wanted Shen Ruzhou to return to him, not to mention a few soft words, and he would not hesitate to do so at any cost.
But Shen Ruzhou remained indifferent, with a calm look on his face, and his words contained a sober look at the world, "Your Highness, it's all over. I have no affection for you anymore, not even a trace."