Chapter 233: Something Happened to Him! (Fifth Update)

To his surprise, the very first thing Rong Jin asked was this. The Empress's expression darkened, and Chu Xianmin lowered her head even further, concealing all the emotions in her eyes.

The Empress patted Rong Jin's arm.

"Jin'er, you have only just regained consciousness and your body is still very weak. Let's discuss these matters later, shall we?"

Rong Jin, however, was somewhat dazed.

In truth, he had woken up a moment ago, and he had heard most of what Teacher Zuo Rong and his Mother Empress were saying.

Although he couldn't remember exactly what had happened, he had heard certain key words clearly.

Hengjing Chuo. Seven Cold Poison. Chu Liuyue.

Looking at his mother's reaction, it proved precisely that what was just said was true!

In an instant, Rong Jin's heart was filled with a complex mixture of emotions.

Previously, when his invitation to Chu Liuyue had been rejected, he felt he had lost face. But he hadn't expected that at the critical moment, it was Chu Liuyue who had stepped in to help and save him.

If it hadn't been for her, his life would likely have...

The image of that young girl's cold and aloof appearance surfaced in his mind again.

For some reason, the anger from being offended earlier had completely vanished, replaced by an indescribable, complex feeling.

She truly was different from everyone else...

He couldn't help but grip the Empress's arm tightly and say urgently

"Mother Empress, your son has a request. Please, you must grant it!"

The Empress was startled.

Rong Jin had held the position of Crown Prince for many years, and he rarely spoke to her in such a pleading tone.

After all, he was her son, and she couldn't help but feel heartache for him.

Her voice softened considerably

"Jin'er, between mother and son, there is no need for such talk of requests. Whatever it is you want to do, just say it."

Rong Jin looked at her and said, word by word

"Your son wishes to marry Chu Liuyue as the Crown Princess!"

The smile on the Empress's face instantly froze.

Chu Xianmin hurriedly looked up, only to immediately lower her face again.

However, she had secretly gripped her sleeves, twisting them tightly.

The Empress's voice turned somewhat cold.

"Jin'er, you still have a slight fever and your mind is not clear. Wait until your health has recovered before we speak of this!"

As she spoke, she prepared to rise and leave.

However, Rong Jin was extremely persistent.

"Mother Empress! Your son's mind is made up! If you refuse to grant it, I shall go and petition Father Emperor myself!"

"You've gone mad!"

The Empress finally lost her composure, her voice suddenly rising.

"Do not forget your identity! You are the Crown Prince!"

As the Crown Prince, how could he go back on his word?

Previously, when Chu Liuyue was a useless waste, breaking the engagement—though criticized by some—was somewhat justifiable.

How could the position of Crown Princess be held by a useless waste who had nothing to her name?

But now, Rong Jin was actually saying he wanted to seek Chu Liuyue's hand again?!

What would others think?

What would His Majesty think?!

It was simply absurd!

But Rong Jin seemed not to hear a word of it, his teeth clenched

"Your son is devoted only to her. If I cannot marry her, then I will not marry anyone else!"

"You!"

The Empress was nearly fainted from rage.

What was so good about that Chu Liuyue!

There were plenty of fine women in this world; why was Rong Jin suddenly so obsessed with her!

What kind of bewitching potion had she given him!

But seeing Rong Jin's resolute attitude, the Empress did not dare to flatly refuse. She could only say

"Regarding this matter, this Palace will think on it more! At the very least, we must wait until the Qingjiao Assembly has ended!"

Rong Jin also knew that proposing such a request so abruptly was somewhat excessive. He did not press further; seeing that her stance had softened slightly, he knew when to stop.

"Then your son thanks Mother Empress in advance."

The Empress gave him a deep look, turned, and left, her delicate brows knitted together.

Zuo Rong, who had been forced to listen to this entire scene from the side, was also extremely embarrassed and left after finding an excuse.

Soon, only Rong Jin and Chu Xianmin remained in the room.

Rong Jin lay back on the bed, staring blankly at the canopy above him.

But in his mind, things related to Chu Liuyue kept surfacing.

Thinking carefully, although their engagement had lasted for many years, the two of them indeed had not had much interaction.

Now that he wanted to reminisce, he found that it was just the same few things over and over again.

Rong Jin felt a sense of disappointment.

But the moment he thought about how his life had been saved by Chu Liuyue, a sense of joy arose.

As long as she had not entered another engagement, then in the Imperial Capital, no one could compete with him!

Thinking of this, he looked at Chu Xianmin beside him and asked urgently

"By the way, Minmin, weren't you very close to Liuyue before? You should know her preferences, right? What kind of jewelry does she like? What does she usually like to do? Quickly, tell me!"

Chu Xianmin almost let out a cold laugh.

Ridiculous!

The Crown Prince, who once avoided Chu Liuyue as if she were a venomous snake, now actually wanted to seek her hand again!

He was even starting to ask her what Chu Liuyue liked?!

He had never once had such thoughts toward her!

By asking these things, he truly hadn't considered her at all!

Chu Xianmin suppressed the jealousy and anger in her heart and said indifferently

"Your Highness, you should focus on recovering your health first. I will naturally tell you these things one by one."

Only then did Rong Jin feel at ease. He murmured for a while longer before falling into a deep sleep.

Chu Xianmin watched him with cold eyes. After a long moment, she revealed a mocking smile.

***

Chu Liuyue returned directly to her own quarters.

Upon reaching the second floor, she walked to the window almost out of habit, looking toward Yifeng Courtyard.

Many leaves had fallen in the courtyard, and the rattan chair was empty, looking somewhat desolate.

It seemed Rong Xiu had not yet returned.

She frowned slightly, masking the faint sense of loss in her heart.

Thinking about it, it had only been three days since Rong Xiu left.

She actually felt somewhat unaccustomed to it.

This feeling, as if being tethered by something, was truly not pleasant.

Chu Liuyue stood quietly for a while, intending to close the window.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in the night!

Sensing something, Chu Liuyue focused her gaze, her eyes widening slightly.

"Xue Xue!?"

*Thud!*

Xue Xue actually leaped directly through the window! She threw herself into Chu Liuyue's arms!

Chu Liuyue stumbled a few steps, nearly falling to the ground.

"Xue Xue, why did you come—"

Before she could finish, she caught a heavy scent of blood!

Chu Liuyue's expression changed drastically as she hurriedly helped Xue Xue up from her embrace.

Under the moonlight, she saw that there was actually a wound on Xue Xue's body so deep that the bone was visible!

"What happened?! Who did this to you!?"

Fire rose in Chu Liuyue's heart as she asked urgently.

No wonder Xue Xue had rushed in and lunged directly at her just now.

That wasn't an affectionate display of clinginess; it was because she was too heavily injured to control herself!

The aura surrounding Xue Xue had also withered significantly; she looked disheveled and exhausted, as if she had just endured a fierce battle.

Hearing Chu Liuyue's voice, Xue Xue let out a low whimper from her throat, her icy blue eyes looking at her with sorrow and tension.

Chu Liuyue suddenly thought of something

"Where is your master!?"

Xue Xue bit the corner of her clothing, pulling her toward the outside.

Chu Liuyue's heart sank

Something had happened to Rong Xiu!

(End of Chapter)