usatvline Chapter 144 Don’t move
Chapter 144 Don’t move
Lu Yanxiu had not expected her to react so strongly. Seeing her blank stare and self-reproachful expression, he felt a pang of anxiety.
He had just thought Su Fuying was faking it, but now it seemed there were other emotions involved.
The woman suddenly stood up, grabbed Lu Yanxiu's hand tightly, and said urgently, "Quick, let's go to Zhenru Temple right away!"
Lu Yanxiu frowned, looked up at the dark night sky, and asked with some doubt, "Shall we go now?"
"That's right!"
The woman answered very firmly because she needed to confirm something right now, immediately.
"and many more!"
Lu Yanxiu frowned slightly and reached out his right hand to squeeze Su Fuying's hand, which was tightly gripping his wrist.
Su Fuying was startled and before she could react, the man pulled her in front of him.
Due to inertia, Su Fuying leaned forward and bumped right into Lu Yanxiu's arms.
Lu Yanxiu's body trembled slightly. He could feel the faint fragrance emanating from Su Fuying and the soft touch in his palm, which made his heart beat faster.
"what happened?"
Su Fuying frowned, took a few steps back, and distanced herself from Lu Yanxiu.
Lu Yanxiu took a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart, and then said, "Didn't Madam Pei tell you? Yesterday morning, His Majesty issued an edict to send Young Master Pei to the border."
Lu Yanxiu's words were like cold water poured over Su Fuying's head.
My initial excitement vanished instantly.
"gone?"
Su Fuying muttered to herself, a look of disappointment on her face.
"Ah."
Lu Yanxiu nodded, and seeing Su Fuying's somewhat disappointed look, he felt a sense of unease for some reason.
Just then, Su Fuying suddenly remembered something, and a glint flashed in her eyes.
“Go back, back to the Pei residence. I want to see his portrait.”
Looking at Su Fuying's anxious expression, Lu Yanxiu wondered why she was so persistent about this person, but he still nodded.
The two walked along the paths within the mansion by moonlight. Along the way, Lu Yanxiu couldn't help but look down at their tightly clasped hands from time to time, a gentle smile gradually appearing on his lips.
The woman in the urgency ahead seemed oblivious, continuing to pull him quickly out of the mansion.
The two returned to the Pei residence more than half as fast as they had come. Upon arrival, Su Fuying was surprised to find a scroll already placed on the table.
"Shadow Three is faster than us."
The man explained calmly.
Su Fuying disregarded everything else and eagerly stepped forward, unfurled the scroll, and carefully examined the man in the painting.
The man in the painting is so lifelike, it seems as if he could step out of the paper, and he is even more expressive than she painted.
However, she soon discovered that the man in the painting was slightly younger than she had painted.
But as Lu Yanxiu said, the two do look almost exactly alike.
"Snapped!"
Su Fuying forcefully placed the painting back in its place, suppressing her inner excitement, and asked in a low voice, "When will he return?"
After a moment of silence, the man replied, "I can't come back."
Su Fuying was taken aback, completely unaware of the deeper meaning hidden behind those words.
She wanted to press further, but the man quickly added, "After tomorrow, you and Madam Pei will go together to His Majesty to request permission to leave the capital."
"Where to?" Su Fu asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Whatever you like," the man replied simply.
"Why did you leave?" Su Fuying felt that Lu Yanxiu was very strange today, making him hard to understand.
"I will not harm you."
The man's gaze became unusually intense. When their eyes met, Su Fuying involuntarily looked away, and her tone became stiff.
"I will naturally leave the capital, but not now."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yanxiu did not say anything more. Instead, he took out a token from his pocket. It was made of pure gold and could emit a dazzling light even under the dim candlelight.
"This is the Lord's Decree of the Shadowless Palace. With it, one can command all the Shadow Guards under the Shadowless Palace."
Lu Yanxiu sighed softly, a hint of helplessness in his eyes, and then slowly placed the thing in his hand on the table with a dull thud.
Su Fuying tilted her head slightly, looking at him with a mixture of curiosity and amusement, and teased, "Is the Regent preparing to make his final arrangements today?"
Lu Yanxiu responded softly, "Mm." His voice was low and calm.
Su Fuying was taken aback by his straightforward answer. She had expected him to explain or deny it, but she did not expect him to answer so hastily.
My heart was pounding, and I didn't know how to respond.
She hid her hands in her sleeves, her fingers unconsciously tightening as if to hide her inner unease.
Su Fuying tried to find the right words to break the silence, but her mind was blank. Today's events had been too impactful for her to process.
Lu Yanxiu's voice rang out again, and he continued, "From now on, Shadow Two and Shadow Three will be by your side. Shadow Three has a special identity, and his eyes must never be exposed to outsiders."
"Also, the answer you seek is on the top floor of the hall. From now on, you can go wherever you want in the Shadowless Hall; no one will stop you."
His gaze remained fixed on her, his eyes filled with a complex and profound expression that was difficult to decipher.
As Su Fuying listened to his words, a strange emotion welled up in her heart.
She never imagined he would be so honest with her, even willing to hand over the power of the Shadowless Palace to her.
This trust made her feel flattered, but also a little wary.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, then looked up and met his gaze. "What do you want?"
Lu Yanxiu raised an eyebrow slightly, and even pretended to think about it seriously for a moment. Then, a smile appeared on his lips, and he leaned down slightly to whisper in her ear, "Would you repay me with your body?"
After saying that, the man looked at her with a smile, his expression somewhat meaningful.
Su Fuying's ears turned red from the tickling sensation, and seeing the man's frivolous expression, she pursed her lips speechlessly, "Get lost."
Lu Yanxiu twitched the corner of his mouth, gave the woman a deep look, and suddenly said, "If you really want to leave, go find Chen Ji, he will make all the arrangements for you."
!
Su Fuying had no time to investigate why this person's words were so incoherent today, as if one second he was sunbathing on the beach and the next he was swimming in the Arctic.
These words made her eyes widen suddenly, and she looked at the man tentatively, as if trying to glean some clue from his facial expression.
However, the man's expression remained cold, but today it carried an emotion she couldn't understand.
I want to ask, but I don't know how to start.
There's no point in saying more; you might just end up getting yourself into trouble.
Seeing this, Su Fuying could only comfort herself inwardly, "It should just be the literal meaning."
With a slight shift in her eyes, she changed the subject, "You know him?"
Suddenly, she remembered that Lu Yanxiu had mentioned Chen Ji in such a familiar tone that it made her suspicious.
"Yes, old friend."
Before Su Fuying could express her surprise, the man added, "Get some rest."
As night fell, the velvety darkness enveloped the earth, and moonlight streamed through the windowpanes, casting a veil of light into every corner of the room, adding a touch of mystery to the tranquil night.
Lu Yanxiu stood tall and straight, his black robe appearing even longer in the moonlight, the hem fluttering as if he were blending into the boundless night.
After saying that, the man narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of indescribable emotion flashing in his deep eyes. Then he slowly lowered his gaze, turned around, and strode away.
His steps were steady and powerful, making a crisp sound in the quiet night, as if each step carried a sense of determination and resolve.
Su Fuying's gaze followed the figure closely, her eyes flashing with a complex light.
Time seemed to freeze the moment he reached the door and touched the latch, and the whole world fell silent.
Before she could react, Lu Yanxiu suddenly stopped and turned around. His steady footsteps echoed in the quiet night, each step feeling like a blow to her heart.
He strode up to her, his tall frame blocking the moonlight and casting a shadow.
He leaned down and gazed at her, his eyes deep and intense. His long, dark hair brushed against her cheek with his movements, sending a tingling, itchy sensation through her.
Su Fuying was startled and suddenly raised her head, but her nose brushed against the man's chin and met a pair of eyes as black as night.
Those eyes, like an abyss, drew her gaze, causing her to momentarily lose herself in them.
The man's wisps of hair swayed in the shadows, his eyes deep and lifeless, as if concealing endless secrets.
"you……"
Before she could finish speaking, a pair of strong hands grabbed her wrists, and she was pulled into a warm embrace.
Lu Yanxiu wrapped one arm around her waist and gently stroked the back of her head with the other, resting his chin on her forehead.
He held her tightly, his hot body temperature pressing against her skin through the fabric. Su Fuying felt her whole body getting hot, and her nostrils were filled with the man's unique scent, making it hard for her to breathe.
"what you do!"
The woman practically gritted her teeth as she spoke those words, reaching out to push the man away, but he remained as still as a stone statue, unmoved in the slightest.
"Don't move, I just want to hug you."
Lu Yanxiu closed his eyes briefly, his slightly hoarse voice trembling, his tone full of exhaustion.
Su Fuying suddenly softened; she seemed to have never seen this man like this before.
She frowned slightly, a sense of doubt and curiosity welling up inside her.
This person is usually cold, aloof, and superior.
That regent, who was above all others, held a high position and great power, and was decisive in killing, was nothing like he is today.
Like a broken little dog.
They appear so vulnerable and helpless at this moment.
He held her tightly, as if drawing strength from her.
Su Fuying was unusually quiet, feeling his breathing and heartbeat.
She could feel the tension in his body, and couldn't help but wonder why he wasn't afraid of death.
She sighed softly, slowly reached out and wrapped her arms around his lean waist, patting his back as if comforting a child.
A simple hug seemed perfectly normal to her.
Lu Yanxiu's body stiffened slightly. He lowered his head and looked into Su Fuying's eyes.
There was a moment of silence, and an eerie atmosphere spread through the air. Perhaps it was because the man's gaze was too intense, but Su Fuying felt her body getting hot.
A strange emotion welled up in my heart, and a sour and tingling sensation spread throughout my body.
Taking advantage of Lu Yanxiu's distraction, she suddenly pushed him away, saying, "That's enough."
The woman's tone was somewhat stiff, and she looked away, avoiding the man's gaze.
Lu Yanxiu glanced at the empty embrace, a gentle smile appearing on his face as he looked down at the woman's flushed cheeks.
His gaze was captivating, and his deep eyes made no attempt to conceal his burning desire.
Be careful in everything from now on.
His voice was somewhat hoarse, his icy tone veiled by a layer of mist, low and deep with slightly uneven breathing.
Su Fuying felt a little strange after hearing this. She opened her mouth, but ultimately said nothing.
......
The next day.
Just as dawn was breaking, Su Fuying was dragged out of bed by Biluo.
"Miss, get up quickly, the dressing ladies are waiting outside the courtyard."
Su Fuying opened one eye, looked at the enlarged face in front of her, and muttered, "Why so early?"
"It's getting late, Miss. Did you go out with His Highness the Regent again last night?"
Biluo whispered the last sentence in Su Fuying's ear. Upon hearing this name, Su Fuying suddenly remembered what had happened last night.
Suddenly, his ears started burning again, and he cursed under his breath, "Damn it!"
By this time, he was mostly awake, so he didn't delay any longer and sat up in bed.
After washing up, several older women filed in, carrying trays.
......
As dawn broke, Madam Pei sat guarding the hall. Although it was time to welcome the guests, not a single person had arrived.
However, Madam Pei showed no sign of surprise. Instead, she looked out expectantly from time to time, asking, "Sisi, when is Ying'er coming?"
A maid named Sisi, who was standing nearby, said with some amusement, "Madam, you've asked eight hundred times this morning, but the time hasn't come yet."
Sisi is about the same age as Madam Pei. The two fought side by side on the battlefield and went through life and death together. They are as close as sisters.
Faced with Sisi's teasing, Madam Pei did not make a fuss; instead, her smile widened.
As the appointed time approached, and still no guests arrived, Sisi looked somewhat worried. "Madam, it doesn't matter whether anyone comes or not, but if outsiders see this, it might not be good for Miss."
Upon hearing this, Madam Pei's smile faded slightly, and she sighed softly, "Alas. It's my fault for not being able to give Ying'er the best."
"Why is Mother saying all this? Having you is the best thing."
No sooner had she finished speaking than a clear voice rang out from outside the door. Madam Pei's face lit up with joy, and she was just about to go out to greet her when suddenly...