Chapter 369: Summoned (First Update)

Only after Rong Xiu was satiated did he finally and slowly release Chu Liuyue.

He lowered his eyes, looking at the girl's flushed and slightly swollen lips before his thumb caressed them affectionately. He spoke lazily, his voice husky

"Mm, it seems your decision was correct."

Chu Liuyue snapped back to her senses and immediately glared at him.

However, her watery eyes were brimming with emotion; far from being fierce, they appeared even more soul-stirring.

Rong Xiu let out a low laugh and kissed her once more before finally letting her go.

"Come here."

Chu Liuyue walked around the desk to his side and leaned in to look at the book he had just set aside.

"What are you reading?"

Every time she visited, Rong Xiu seemed to be reading.

She glanced at it; it appeared to be a collection of biographies.

Rong Xiu wrapped his arm around her slender waist, pulling her into his embrace.

Chu Liuyue leaned against his chest just like that.

One of Rong Xiu's hands rubbed her waist a few times while his other hand reached for the book.

"Do you want to see it?"

Chu Liuyue felt as if Rong Xiu's hands possessed a magical power; with just a few presses on her waist, a wave of heat surged through her, making her entire body feel soft and relaxed.

She relaxed her posture, feeling as though the fatigue she had accumulated during this period had significantly lessened.

She took the book and, seeing the title, looked up in surprise

"You moved out of the Academy?"

She remembered seeing this book before in Yifeng Courtyard.

Rong Xiu was not surprised that she remembered, and he nodded nonchalantly.

"Most of Imperial Concubine's things have been packed, so there was no longer a need to continue staying there."

Of course, there was another extremely important reason: the little person in his arms wouldn't be staying there for much longer either.

Chu Liuyue thought of the items he had taken out of the Nine Nether Tower previously and nodded in understanding. She casually flipped the book open and took a glance.

Since returning to the Imperial Capital, Rong Xiu had been feigning illness, rarely even stepping out of the gates of the Prince of Li's Manor, staying here almost exclusively.

Thus, she was actually quite curious about what Rong Xiu usually read.

However, with just a single glance, Chu Liuyue froze instantly.

It was actually a map.

And it was a map of the Imperial Capital!

After her rebirth, she had specifically investigated the situation of the Imperial Capital, including its overall topography and so on.

Therefore, the moment she saw this map, she immediately recognized it as a drafted map of the Imperial Capital!

What shocked her even more was that this map actually contained detailed troop distributions!

The entire offensive and defensive situation of the Imperial Capital was laid bare!

Chu Liuyue's heart skipped a beat!

So, what Rong Xiu was reading every day wasn't a book, but—

She subconsciously raised her eyes to look at Rong Xiu.

"This..."

Rong Xiu's expression was normal, as if he didn't think this was anything unusual at all.

Thinking he hadn't expected her to be able to understand it, Chu Liuyue couldn't help but tug at the collar of his robes.

"Rong Xiu, you... you look at these every day?"

Rong Xiu glanced at her expression, the corners of his lips curling slightly as he said calmly

"Not every day. Just occasionally to pass the time."

Chu Liuyue: "..."

To pass the time!?

What kind of person would find looking at this kind of thing to be "passing the time"?!

With this map, Rong Xiu could easily control the entire Imperial Capital!

If he had the military strength to break through the capital, it would only be a matter of time!

Chu Liuyue's lips moved, and she finally couldn't help but ask

"What are you looking at a map of the Imperial Capital for?"

She had expected a look of surprise to appear on Rong Xiu's face, but instead, a hint of a smile surfaced. He leaned down and kissed the space between her brows.

"As expected, you can understand it."

Chu Liuyue's mood instantly became complicated.

Rong Xiu had known all along that she had realized what it was, yet he had made no attempt to hide it.

"Aren't you worried I'll speak of this?"

As a prince, possessing such things was not a good thing if Emperor Jiawen were to find out.

Rong Xiu's sword-like eyebrows arched slightly as he said matter-of-factly

"You are this Prince's fiancée. If something happens to this Prince, you won't be able to escape either."

Chu Liuyue: "..."

This tone, why did it sound like he was saying, "In life you belong to me, and in death you are my ghost"?

Rong Xiu lifted his chin slightly

"You may continue looking."

Chu Liuyue hesitated for a moment before flipping to the back.

After reading for a while, she found that they were all similar maps.

Although each map was slightly different, they were all equally detailed.

As Chu Liuyue continued to look, the shock in her heart grew.

These maps...

Seemed to involve half of the Yaochen Kingdom!

Perhaps even within the military, there might not be maps this detailed!

Chu Liuyue was truly stunned.

"Rong Xiu, what exactly do you plan to do by looking at these?"

If it weren't for the fact that Rong Xiu held no military power, she would truly think he was planning a rebellion!

"It is merely a boring pastime."

Rong Xiu seemed truly indifferent. Seeing her shocked expression, he couldn't help but chuckle lowly and pulled her closer.

The way she worried for him was truly heart-stirring.

Chu Liuyue's gaze shifted unconsciously toward the bookshelf behind him.

It was packed full.

A terrifying thought suddenly surged!

Could it be that these were also—

She had long known that Rong Xiu was much more powerful than he appeared on the surface, but what she saw before her still exceeded her imagination!

"What are you thinking about?" Rong Xiu asked.

Chu Liuyue gave him a look of sympathy.

"I am thinking that Rong Jin has truly hit the worst luck of eight lifetimes by running into you."

Rong Jin thought that by securing an engagement with Situ Xingchen, his position as Crown Prince was stable, and even the dragon throne was already within his grasp.

Little did he know...

Rong Xiu raised an eyebrow.

He had no interest in comparing himself to Rong Jin, but since it was her compliment, he chose to accept it graciously.

Chu Liuyue put the book back and continued to nestle in Rong Xiu's arms.

Rong Xiu rubbed his chin against her soft hair

"Let's not talk about that. Why don't we discuss... the wedding date?"

Chu Liuyue froze, then frowned with some difficulty.

This matter truly needed careful discussion.

Mu Qing and the others were still in the Imperial Capital; there was no telling when they would return to the Tianling Empire.

If he was to leave soon, they would have no time for a grand wedding.

And if he had to wait for a while, they could hold a wedding, but she wouldn't know when she would have to follow him back to the Tianling Empire.

The road ahead was treacherous, and she didn't know what kind of situation she would face upon her return.

If you added Rong Xiu into the mix... it would be even harder to handle.

Of course, she was loath to leave Rong Xiu, but she had to return to the Tianling Empire.

She knitted her brows in deep thought for a long time before suddenly rising from Rong Xiu's embrace. She sat opposite him, her expression serious

"Rong Xiu, I have something to tell you."

Rong Xiu looked at her, his gaze deep

"I am all ears."

The next day, Rong Jin and Situ Xingchen finally returned to the Imperial Capital.

Chu Liuyue was at home, sitting cross-legged with her hands on her knees, absorbing the primordial energy of the surrounding world.

Suddenly, Eunuch Min's voice came from outside the door.

"Lord Chu Ning, Miss Liuyue, His Majesty and the Empress are both waiting in the palace. Please come!"