Chapter 426
CHAPTER 426 (1): FORCEFUL KISS
Su Xi-er was very clear about how formidable Pei Qianhao's elite soldiers were . Their reputation was known far and wide after emerging victorious numerous times against seemingly insurmountable odds . Any country would become terrified at the mention of his elite soldiers, further propagating the rumours of Pei Qianhao being cold, heartless, ruthless, and bloodthirsty .
"Lianchen, be careful with what you do . I will help Nanzhao in other aspects . " Su Xi-er reassured him with a smile before reaching out her right hand curled into a fist .
The siblings would always do this whenever they faced challenges . Understanding her intention with one glance, Ning Lianchen reached out his left hand and wrapped it around Su Xi-er’s fist . The two of them smiled at each other knowingly and simultaneously said, “Work hard . ”
Such tacit understanding made Pei Qianhao extremely displeased . But Ning Lianchen is my younger brother-in-law, as well as my wife’s only family . Despite knowing that I shouldn’t be displeased, I can’t help but do so!
Noticing Pei Qianhao’s expression Ning Lianchen immediately retracted his hand and told him, “Entrusting Imperial Elder Sister to you puts me at ease . ” He then walked to Liu Yinyin and reached out his arm . “Come here . ”
Liu Yinyin was still in a fit of anger, but when she saw his foul expression and the row of Nanzhao’s soldiers in the distance, she understood that she couldn’t go against him here and disrespect the imperial authority .
Thus, Liu Yinyin obediently walked forward and took his hand, boarding the horse carriage with him .
When the horse carriage began moving, Liu Yinyin suddenly lifted the window curtains and waved at Su Xi-er . “Fairy Elder Sister, you must come to Nanzhao when you are free . Otherwise, I will be bullied by Fang Lingdang!”
Right after she finished shouting, Ning Lianchen pulled her back in . “Fang Lingdang is gentle and polite . How could she possibly bully you; more people would believe it’s the other way around . ”
Hearing him speak up for Fang Lingdang, Liu Yinyin’s anger rose to the surface again . “You only talk about her strengths and you always think about her . I am chased out of your repose palace whenever I try to go in, while she can openly enter and stay for a few nights!”
Ning Lianchen naturally had his reasons for chasing her out . This lass would climb onto my bed, but Fang Lingdang at least abided by the rules . Besides that, she’s also being used to restrict Imperial Physician Fang, and would always rest on the couch in the side hall .
However, now that Yun Ruofeng is dead, there is no longer a need to keep Fang Lingdang in my repose palace; I’ll have someone send her away once the matters of the court have stabilised .
“Why are you not saying anything? That’s because you have nothing to say . I’ll show you!” Liu Yinyin rolled up her sleeve, revealing a mark on her elbow . “This mark was left when Fang Lingdang pinched my arm; it was so painful, and I still have this mark even now! Yet, when I came to your repose palace recently, you chased me out without any reason . ” Liu Yinyin was already on the verge of tears towards the end .
Ning Lianchen stared at the clear mark on her arm in a daze, his brows furrowing while Liu Yinyin continued to speak .
“I had heard that you were in the study when I slipped into your repose palace, so I went to check on you . When I got there though, Fang Lingdang was helping you grind the inkstick, and I felt unhappy . That was why I slipped into your inner chambers to wait for you . Even after all that, you threw me out as soon as you came in . Afterwards, the guards also chased me away . ” Liu Yinyin would never forget the smugness that had flitted across Fang Lingdang’s eyes .
That woman is a wolf in sheep’s clothing! Having suffered such grievances, Liu Yinyin had decided not to mention them to Ling Nianchen despite her anger .
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Ning Lianchen reached out his hand and caressed the mark . “You should have said something when I threw you out, yet you still didn’t say anything during these few days in Beimin . ”
“Did you give me a chance to say anything?” Liu Yinyin’s eyes were a little swollen from crying, causing Ning Lianchen’s heart to ache .
CHAPTER 426 (2): FORCEFUL KISS
“Yinyin, I’m sorry . I will deal with Fang Lingdang . ” Ning Lianchen reassured her as he massaged her arm .
His attempts didn’t work on Liu Yinyin, and she shook him off . “It doesn’t hurt anymore . Only a small mark remains . Don’t shed crocodile tears . ”
Ning Lianchen didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at her reaction, only gently rapping her on the head . “Mischievous . ”
“Don’t get fresh with me . I’m still angry!” Liu Yinyin turned away from Ning Lianchen, not ready to forgive him yet .
“Yinyin, don’t be angry . When we return to Nanzhao, why don’t I take you out of the palace when I’m free?” Ning Lianchen initially wanted to distance himself from Liu Yinyin, but he figured that now wasn’t the best time after finding out how much she had suffered .
Liu Yinyin immediately turned around, and happened to see Ning Lianchen’s slightly red lips . The shape of his lips looks very nice; they look like sweets . Suddenly, a mischievous idea came to her, and she swiftly stood up before hooking her arms around his neck .
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This time, Ning Lianchen didn’t push her away, thinking that she only wanted to hug like they had in the past . Children want to be comforted after suffering such grievances . I would do the same with Imperial Elder Sister as a child .
However, Liu Yinyin didn’t simply want a hug . Seeing that Ning Lianchen didn’t refuse her, she assumed that he had agreed . I want to eat sweets today! His lips are so beautiful that it looks like you can pinch water out of them . Has Fang Lingdang eaten them before?
Upon thinking about that, Liu Yinyin became irate once again . I want to get rid of Fang Lingdang’s scent! Brimming with courage, she suddenly raised her head and nimbly captured those lips .
Their lips met, one warm, and the other slightly cold . In the brief instant that they were in contact, Ning Lianchen’s eyes widened as he felt his lips warm up .
The next instant, he pushed her away . At the same time, the horse carriage jolted, forcing him to grab her again in fear that she would fall .
Thus, Liu Yinyin went on the attack once more, sucking and biting his lips, even slipping her tongue into his mouth at the end .
Once the horse carriage became steady, Ning Lianchen pushed her away and held her down by her shoulders, a solemn look sweeping through his eyes . “Liu Yinyin!” His imposing imperial aura was on full display .
Frightened to the point that she shivered, Liu Yinyin cautiously looked at him . “What’s the matter?”
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“Stay further away from me in the future! If you do this again, I really will leave you to fend for yourself!” Ning Lianchen released her right after that . To think that I was kissed by a 10-year-old girl, and it was my first kiss at that .
Terrified by his bellowing, Liu Yinyin lowered her head and murmured, “I won’t dare to do it again . ” Only sweets that are hard to obtain are delicious . I have remembered this taste .
The guards beside the carriage felt their eyelids twitching in fright before sighing the next moment . Miss Yinyin is too mischievous . She’s always the reason for His Majesty flying into a rage . Sigh, Miss Yinyin must be someone sent by Heaven to punish His Majesty .
In contrast to the chaotic episode in the horse carriage, there was a much cosier atmosphere between Su Xi-er and Pei Qianhao . Despite this, there was a hint of gloominess to the scene .
Su Xi-er was still thinking about Ning Lianchen, wondering how long it would take before she could see him again . Yun Ruofeng’s death will definitely elicit a tumultuous upheaval, and cause much unrest in Nanzhao . Furthermore, we can’t announce the real cause of his death . It can only be said that he unexpectedly died while staying in his residence .
“You’re still thinking about Ning Lianchen?” Pei Qianhao pressed his forehead against hers as he embraced her .
Su Xi-er nodded . “There’s still two more years before he comes of age . Right now…”
“This Prince lost my parents when I was seven, becoming a vagabond until I entered the Pei Residence . I joined the army when I was 10, went onto the battlefields when I was 13, managed the soldiers when I was 15, became the lead general when I was 17, and shot to fame with one battle when I was 18 . Similarly, Ning Lianchen is no longer a child . ”