Chapter 238
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The floor below was filled with people. Some were marveling at how high the standard of Old Princess Yu's funeral was, but for some reason, she would not be buried in the same grave as Old Prince Yu. Some were discussing how Southern Yan's envoy had come to the capital to ask for the princess's hand in marriage. His Majesty seemed to have sent the thirteenth princess for political marriage. Some were whispering that Imperial Concubine Qi had personally witnessed her niece die an unnatural death and that her mind was not normal... The discussion was lively.
Upstairs, only two zhang away, Ning Shu's stunned eyes clearly reflected Xiahou Qing's calm face. Her palms couldn't help but heat up and sweat seeped out.
She had always boasted that her face was as thick as a mountain, but at this moment, she actually felt a rare sense of helplessness. This sense of helplessness came too unexpectedly, making it hard for her to deal with.
She had always been clever and had an outstanding memory. Naturally, she remembered that not long ago, when she sat in his carriage in a half-conscious state, she had boldly made a request.
She just didn't think that he would really come to fulfill his promise.
Do you want to see?
These three words beat back and forth in her heart like a rattle drum, urging her to make a decision. Should she look or not look? Should she nod or shake her head?
If she shook her head, it would seem that she was guilty of something and didn't dare to look into his eyes. But if she nodded, it would seem that she really coveted his beauty. If she had known that her careless words would cause her to fall into this situation, she would have sewn her mouth shut at that time.
"I..." She was racking her brains to think of the best response. His hand had already reached over. First, he vaguely grabbed her shoulder, then slowly moved down her shoulder to her elbow and wrist. Finally, he pinched her wet and warm palm and simply pulled it over.
The black brocade was as smooth as water silk. With a gentle lift, it fell to the ground like a piece of black hair.
At this moment, her heartbeat forgot the rhythm of her heartbeat. Time slowed down to the extreme. Ning Shu opened her eyes wide and slowly looked at the pair of eyes that slowly appeared under the brocade.
It was as expected. His long eyelashes were as black as ink, and his eyes were like dots of lacquer. With just a glance, one would feel that the world was magnificent. Half of it was condensed in those eyes, making one's heart beat faster. Unexpectedly, he felt heartache. He felt heartache that such a beautiful pair of eyes lacked the supreme elegance that they should have.
Shock and regret mixed together, making Ning Shu stunned and speechless for a long time.
After not hearing her voice for a long time, Xiahou Qing frowned slightly. "What's wrong? Is it ugly?" He let go of Ning Shu's hand, turned his face to the side, and motioned in the direction of Hui Mo to pick up the brocade and cover himself again.
He mocked himself, "Are my eyes as lifeless as those of a dead fish?"
Ning Shu came back to her senses and hurriedly said, "No, Your Highness misunderstood. It's very beautiful." She paused, then solemnly repeated, "Your Highness' eyes are very, very beautiful."
She lowered her head and pondered seriously, 'Moreover, such heavenly eyes, such an otherworldly person, shouldn't be damaged by anything, not even the plum blossom kiss.'
If she raised her head at this moment, she would discover that Xiahou Qing seemed to be pleased by something. The corners of his mouth rose, revealing a slight smile. It was like the first dragonfly flying across the pond in summer. Every shallow ripple was gentle.
After leaving the Chasing Cloud and Moon Chasing Tower, Ning Shu rode in the carriage of Prince Nan Ping's residence and stopped at the entrance of the Duke's residence. Jumping down from the carriage, Ning Shu turned around and said, "Tomorrow, Hui Mo and I will disguise ourselves as officials from the Ministry of Rites and see if we can find an opportunity to examine Old Princess Yu's body. Therefore, I will have to trouble Your Highness to lend Hui Mo to me. In addition, who was Old Princess Yu's close friends when she was alive and where she often went? I will have to trouble Your Highness to send more people. The plum blossom kiss in her hand can't appear out of thin air. "
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