"Not only can't they understand it, but if I don't do it right, people will think of me as a monster. When the time comes, they may even burn me to death." At the end of the sentence, Mingzhu's voice had a hint of ridicule, but Li Chengqi could
It sounded like she was definitely not joking. It was as if some force suddenly pushed Li Chengqi's heart, causing him to take a step forward involuntarily, getting closer to Mingzhu, and asked in a low voice:
"But you are willing to trust me? Why?"
Li Chengqi was waiting for Mingzhu's answer. He felt that the waiting had made his heart tremble slightly nervously.
Mingzhu had always turned her back to Li Chengqi, so she didn't know Li Chengqi's complicated thoughts at this time, so she just replied quietly:
"I can't explain why. It's just my intuition. My intuition tells me that I shouldn't hide it from you because you make me feel that I can trust you."
It was as if something was blocked in Li Chengqi's throat, and he couldn't speak for a long time. "Can be trusted", who can understand that these seemingly simple four words, Li Chengqi has been struggling since childhood?
How precious is the person at the core of imperial power. Throughout his life, he may never truly trust others, nor gain the trust of others!
Li Chengqi closed his eyes heavily to block the surging waves in his eyes, and at the same time said silently in his heart:
'Mingzhu, no matter what the future holds, with your words, I will be content in this life.'
The two fell into silence for a while. After a while, Li Chengqi was the first to break the silence:
"I also want to have a good talk with you, but this is not the place to talk. How about we find another place?"
Mingzhu nodded. She didn't want to talk about important matters like her origins in this drafty side hall, but she was a little hesitant because she didn't dare to leave Anle here alone.
Li Chengqi noticed her concerns and said:
"It's already a mess over there. It's not appropriate for us to stay here any longer. Why don't I send people to strengthen the protection here? Don't worry, everything will be fine." Li Chengqi still had some thoughts in his mind.
To put it bluntly, he wanted to take Mingzhu away from here because he didn't want a girl to face what happened in the hall next door at such a close distance.
Mingzhu thought for a while, and seeing Anle's current energy, she probably didn't want to let herself in and disturb her anymore. She had to find a place to stay, so she might as well take this time to chat with Li Chengqi. So she accepted Li Chengqi's suggestion.
Two people walked out of the side hall.
"Where are we going?" Mingzhu asked.
"It's better to go back to my palace."
Mingzhu was stunned:
"So far?" She looked back at the brothel again, feeling that it was a bit unreliable to leave Anle here alone.
Li Chengqi looked at the now dark sky, and then at Mingzhu's slightly dazed expression, with a doting smile on his face:
'This little girl is indeed too naive when it comes to the relationship between men and women. It's getting late now, and Anle will definitely stay here for the night. According to common sense, at this time, Mingzhu, as Anle's companion,
You should also find someone to serve you, and then find another house to have fun.'
But no matter what, Mingzhu's innocence in this aspect still made Li Chengqi very happy. He couldn't help teasing Mingzhu and said:
"I'm really impressed by you. You brought people here, and you were so bold to recruit a group of men, but you didn't even think about what would happen next."
"What will happen?" Mingzhu was still a little confused.
"Let's go." Li Chengqi simply pulled up Mingzhu's sleeves and dragged her to his car, moving naturally like a friend he had known for many years.
When the two people returned to the Shouchun County Prince's Mansion, it was already dark.
"Let's go to the lake." Li Chengqi suggested. God knows, since Mingzhu disappeared for no reason, he has lingered by the lake many times, recalling over and over again the scene when he and Mingzhu got along that night.
Mingzhu and Li Chengqi walked to the lake. She bent down and picked up a pebble and threw it into the water. Circles of ripples appeared on the dark water.
"I heard that there is a lake in the back garden of your Fang family?" Li Chengqi suddenly remembered this matter, because he had heard Li Longji talk about it more than once. He and Mingzhu met at a small pavilion by the lake.
"Yes, but much smaller than this."
"What do you think of Third Brother?" Li Chengqi suddenly changed the topic.
If anyone else were listening to Li Chengqi asking questions like this, they would probably not be able to follow his train of thought, but Mingzhu wouldn't. On the contrary, she was very adaptable to this method because she had such a thinking habit.
Maybe it was because of some similarities in her bones that she felt like she felt like an old friend at first sight with Li Chengqi.
Mingzhu shrugged:
"I can't say what he is like as a person. It is undeniable that he is a very charming man, and I know that he will be even more charming in the future."
Li Chengqi smiled, maybe because he also felt Mingzhu's natural closeness to him, so even though Mingzhu praised Li Longji, he didn't feel any unpleasant feeling in his heart. He just said:
"Okay, let's not talk about others, let's talk about the matter at hand first. You brought Anle to Pingkangli, and you found such a large group of men for her unbelievably. What on earth do you want to do?"
A naughty look flashed across Mingzhu's eyes, and she asked deliberately:
"What? Isn't what you want to know most about where I come from and where I'm going back?"
Li Chengqi faced the lake, his face and voice as gentle as the wind on this summer night:
"Of course I want to know that, because I want to keep you and go back to where you are going. Being with you is my biggest wish in this life. But in comparison, that thing is not
The most important thing is, because as you said, if you can go back, it means you have survived this level. If you cannot go back, it means you have encountered an unexpected event. So in my heart, you
Your safety is the first priority, I must first ensure that you can live in peace."
Mingzhu felt moved in her heart. She put away her playful expression and said sincerely:
"Thank you."
Li Chengqi slowly shook his head:
"Mingzhu, promise me something."
"What's up?"
"No matter what happens in the future, don't say thank you to me again. Because this word "thank you" weakens my affection for you."
After listening to Li Chengqi's words, Mingzhu's nose felt sour and she almost shed tears. She couldn't explain why. Anyway, the man in front of her made her have the urge to cry.
Mingzhu barely restrained her turbulent emotions and said:
"Okay, then I'll answer your question first." She took a deep breath, and the midsummer garden was filled with alluring fragrance, "What I did today is to make Anle feel the same.
The benefits of a powerful woman! She has only seen the scenery of Queen Zetian in front of others, and has not really seen the fun that Queen Zetian can enjoy behind the scenes. As for Princess Anle..."
Li Chengqi suddenly interrupted Mingzhu and said for her:
"As for Anle, although she always wants to be the queen, in fact, she does not have the ambition and talent to become the queen. She wants to be the queen more for pleasure and glory. So, you
Only in this way can she be more stimulated to pursue the throne!"
Mingzhu raised her head and looked at Li Chengqi in surprise:
"You are so smart, you actually guessed all my thoughts."
Li Chengqi smiled and shook his head, the doting smile still appearing on his face:
"No, it should be said that you are really smart. To be honest, our brothers have been studying Anle, and Empress Wei's family has been studying it for a long time, so it is not surprising that I know this. And when you first came here, you saw through Anle's character, and you still
You have found such a direct and effective method, and I admire you from the bottom of my heart."
This is Li Chengqi's truest feeling at this time. Putting aside his feelings for Mingzhu, it is a very pleasant thing to meet such a smart partner who can always win with strange tricks.
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Li Chengqi continued:
"I'm afraid I have to work hard for you tonight. I will accompany you back to Pingkangli in the middle of the night, so that Anle will not know that you have left there. Moreover, I will give you another suggestion. When you see Anle tomorrow morning, if
If you find that she is really interested in this kind of life, you might as well suggest her to bring those teenagers back to the house..."
"Can I take it back?" Mingzhu felt strange.
"Of course not," Li Chengqi said firmly, "otherwise, how can we make her feel the benefits of being a queen as soon as possible?"
Mingzhu burst out laughing:
"The two of us are really good partners."
Li Chengqi also smiled. Although he didn't say anything, he felt really relieved in his heart because Mingzhu thought of him again.
"I want to fight quickly." Mingzhu said again.
"I understand, you want to save your mother."
"This is one reason, and another reason is that I don't want to hurt innocent people any more. Moreover," Mingzhu raised her hand subconsciously and put it on her forehead. When Li Chengqi saw her action, he couldn't help but feel heavy in his heart.
Trembling - this unexpected encounter today made his heart completely confused, and he even forgot about the poisonous line on Mingzhu's forehead!
Li Chengqi blamed himself deeply in his heart. He felt that he could not forgive himself because he kept saying that he loved Mingzhu more than his own life, but in a moment of confusion and infatuation, he ignored the fatal poison in her body!
Li Chengqi secretly clenched his fists and swore secretly in his heart:
'Mingzhu, don't worry, I will never make such a mistake again in the future!'