allonlinenovel Chapter 114 Even Uncle Wang doesn't like her.
Chapter 114 Even Uncle Wang doesn't like her.
The Regent's Palace.
Jun Ce sat at his desk, closed the last memorial, and pinched the bridge of his nose.
The teacup on the corner of the table had long since lost its heat.
He stared blankly for a moment, then turned his gaze to the tightly closed doors and windows.
I don't even know what I'm hoping for.
"Knock Knock Knock-"
There was a knock on the door.
He unconsciously straightened his back, his heart clenching suddenly. "Come in."
The voice was somewhat cautious.
"Lord."
A lone figure pushed open the door and entered.
Jun Ce's mood inexplicably plummeted, and he relaxed, leaning back lazily in his chair.
With her eyes slightly lowered, she reached out and pressed her temples.
A self-deprecating glint flickered in his eyes.
When will I be led by the nose by these unpredictable emotions?
He took a sip of cold tea, forcing himself to calm down.
Zhiying noticed the faint dark circles under Jun Ce's eyes and her heart skipped a beat.
Since returning from Medicine King Valley, the lord has not slept well, practically trapping himself in a sea of memorials.
It's as if they're hiding from something.
"Have you found them?" Jun Ce asked in a cold voice.
A faint hope lingered in his jet-black eyes.
The figure shook its head.
The light in Jun Ce's eyes vanished instantly.
"The Moon Shadow Guards have found quite a few blind old men, but they are either not Taoist priests or swindlers," said the lone figure.
In their search for the missing person, the Moon Shadow Guards offered a considerable reward, but unexpectedly attracted a host of strange and monstrous figures.
The person the Lord was looking for had not been found at all.
Jun Ce closed his eyes, his large hand gripping the jade pendant at his waist, the protruding knuckles appearing even paler against the dark green background.
"My lord! Miss Zhai has arrived!"
A guard came in to report.
Jun Ceteng stood up abruptly and strode out of the courtyard. "Where is he?"
The newly erected city wall collapsed instantly.
The guard jogged to catch up with him, slightly out of breath, and said, "He's talking to Commander Feiying outside the gate; he hasn't come in."
Jun Ce slowed his pace.
A gentle breeze ruffled the stray hairs on his forehead, casting shadows in his eyes, making him look somewhat forlorn.
It's fine if they don't come in...
He walked to the tightly closed door, leaned against it, lowered his head, and heard the girl's sweet voice coming from outside. His heart felt as if it had been squeezed, and he was incredibly soft-hearted.
"I won't go in," Zhai Rongyu said to Fei Ying.
"Please tell your master that I have found the deadly poison Gelsemium elegans, and now I only need one more thing to fulfill his wish."
The Misty Butterfly's whereabouts are unpredictable; I'll have to find an opportunity to try my luck in the Misty Forest.
Her gaze passed over Fei Ying and landed on the tightly closed door.
The image of Jun Ce avoiding her suddenly flashed into her mind.
Zhai Rong sighed softly.
His aloofness could even be a welcome respite from the summer heat.
She really wanted to see him.
I'm just afraid I won't be able to control myself and will do something outrageous that will cause an uncontrollable situation.
Others in relationships revel in the good life, but I'm stuck not even getting a taste of the good stuff from a long-distance relationship.
The differences between people are just so vast!
Jun Ce held his breath, listening to the sounds outside the door.
Let my thoughts sketch her image.
She's very active; right now she must be twirling her ribbons and playing with the hem of her skirt.
He closed his eyes, greedily trying to catch the sound of her footsteps.
Those faint sounds pierced through the door, weaving a unique picture of a young girl in his mind, every smile and frown vivid and captivating.
Jun Ce opened his eyes, his gaze filled with turbulent emotions.
His large hands, hanging by his sides, clenched unconsciously, and a voice in his mind was screaming wildly.
Go see her...go see her!
But reason prevailed.
After giving her instructions, Zhai Rongyu looked up at the moonlight.
It's still early, so let's stroll back at our leisure.
She walked home along the street.
In the darkness, a figure silently departed, rushing towards the Crown Prince's residence to report what he had seen at the gate to Jun Yinghuai.
"What did you say?"
"So Zhai Rong asked to see the Prince, but was stopped at the door?"
The man in black nodded.
"I saw it with my own eyes!"
"It was the Regent's personal guards who came out to deal with her!"
Jun Yinghuai slowly smiled, a chill creeping into his sinister eyes.
Since Uncle Wang doesn't like her either, she can act without any more scruples!
Zhai Rong and...
You've left me penniless and alone, and you still expect to walk away unscathed?
You are dreaming!
He narrowed his eyes, a chilling smile playing on his lips.
……
Jun Ce leaped and landed on the eaves.
His gaze remained fixed on the girl strolling below.
He followed her through deserted streets and past bustling stalls, watching her burn her mouth while eating a sesame seed cake and frantically fanning herself to warm it up; then watching her enjoy the aroma of chestnuts and squint her eyes in contentment.
It looks just like a cat that has just transformed into human form.
Novel and cute.
His eyes held a smile, as gentle as melting moonlight.
The lone figure followed silently behind, clicking its tongue and shaking its head.
Our Lord has fallen.
He was completely smitten!
Zhai Rongyu munched on a candied hawthorn, her cheeks puffed out as she gazed at the crowd.
Hmm, a walk after dinner, and then there's another 99-yuan snack stall on the street.
[I always said that every inch of fat on my body is there for a reason, but why does my face always get fatter first?]
She touched her cheek with a hint of sadness.
Suddenly, a homeless man rushed out from the crowd and bumped into her.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" he said, and then tried to slip away.
Zhai Rong grabbed him by the back of the neck and pulled him back. Only then did she see that he was a seven or eight-year-old child with a dirty face and only his eyes shining brightly.
She smiled and pulled her purse from the child's sleeve.
I watched as his expression changed from gentle and harmless to panicked and evasive.
"Kid, the way you're living is really too much of a burden."
Zhai Rongyu shook the purse in her hand.
"Sister, I was wrong, please have mercy and let me go!" the child pleaded, crying. "I'm so hungry... please, just forgive me this once..."
"Hungry?" Zhai Rongyu flicked him on the forehead.
The child covered his head, tears welling in his eyes.
Uh...
How can this woman be so strong...?
"Can you make a living doing this kind of work for the rest of your life?"
The child fell silent.
lifetime?
He doesn't even know where his next meal will be.
As the two were talking, a young man not far away was urging a pancake vendor to hurry up.
"How much longer do I have to wait? I'm really in a hurry!"
"Almost there, almost there!" The vendor was sweating profusely with anxiety. "Sir, you ordered ten pancakes. I only have two hands. Even if I make them quickly, it still takes time..."
The man paced back and forth anxiously.
Zhai Rongyu carried the child over.
"Brother, if you have something to do, you can go ahead and do it. My younger brother can watch the pancakes for you and will bring them over to you in a bit."
The young man looked at them with suspicion: "You would really be that kind?"
Zhai Rongyu smiled and said, "Of course not, this is a paid service."
"Just three coins, and I guarantee I'll deliver your pancakes!"
The child looked at the young man, then at Zhai Rongyu.
What about playing?
What kind of business is this? I've never even heard of it!
Seeing Zhai Rongyu's luxurious attire, the young man gritted his teeth and agreed.
"Alright! I'll trouble you to deliver this to Ruyi Inn for me later!"
Zhai Rong smiled and stretched out her hand, palm open, "One deposit, the balance will be paid after delivery."
Without hesitation, the young man placed a coin in her palm and strode away, saying, "Remember! Bring it to me as soon as you're done!"
"Don't worry, sir," Zhai Rongyu said with a smile.
She turned her head, pulled the child's hand away, and placed a coin in his palm.
"Hey, remember to deliver the pancakes later."
The child's eyes shimmered with a complex expression as he looked at her. He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word for a long time.
Zhai Rongyu ignored him, walked over to the pancake vendor, and said with a smile, "Shopkeeper, your pancakes taste very good, but it's cold and people are reluctant to go out. If you could develop a delivery service, wouldn't that take you to the next level?"
"Delivery service?" The vendor looked completely bewildered.
Zhai Rongyu picked up the homeless child and pushed him closer.
"My younger brother is incredibly agile and fast! If you entrust this delivery service to him, your business will definitely boom!"
After much negotiation, she finally settled on the delivery job.
The child looked at her, his eyes filled with gratitude.
"elder sister……"
Zhai Rongyu pinched his dirty face. "Remember, only the work you earn yourself can last."
Jun Ce stood in the darkness, staring intently at the girl.
The streetlights shone on her beautiful face, as if a god had kissed her.
Zhai Rongyu sensed something, looked up with some surprise, and suddenly met his gaze.