Cui Yulang was caught off guard by this punch and fell down on the spot. Fortunately, Zhao Chongjiu grabbed Cui Yulang's belt and allowed Cui Yulang to land on the ground.
Before Cui Yulang could stand up, Pei Wenxuan had already jumped down from the wall with the shadow guards. He rushed forward and grabbed Cui Yulang, wanting to hit him again. Zhao Chongjiu hurriedly pulled him back and said in a low voice, "Daren, Lord Cui is here to discuss business. Don't cause a conflict here and alert the guards!"
Pei Wenxuan paused and then revealed an 'enlightened' expression. He turned to Cui Yulang and said, "Lord Cui, you're here to discuss business? Sorry, sorry, "Pei Wenxuan hurriedly apologized," I thought … "
"It's fine, it's all a misunderstanding." Cui Yulang covered his face and said, "We'll talk another day. I'm leaving first."
They all knew that the guard had been transferred away not long ago, so they hurriedly separated. Before they separated, Pei Wenxuan grabbed Zhao Chongjiu and asked, "Do you know where His Highness is?"
"He was in the bedroom when we left." Zhao Chongjiu lowered his voice and said quickly, "But His Highness said he was going to take a bath later. He might be at the Imperial Spring Soup."
Pei Wenxuan nodded and the two groups quickly separated.
Dong Ye followed Pei Wenxuan and whispered, "Gongzi, do you believe Lord Cui's words?"
Pei Wenxuan glanced at him and didn't answer. He only said, "Let's find His Highness first."
He didn't just believe Cui Yulang's words. He had already guessed it before he made a move.
Recently, Li Rong had been very active. It would be strange if he didn't contact Cui Yulang in private. It was just that he guessed that Cui Yulang was helping Li Rong with his business, which had nothing to do with him wanting to beat him up.
It was already considered a luxury for him to talk to Li Rong, but Li Rong opened a path for Cui Yulang in the middle of the night. Moreover, Cui Yulang was not serious since the first time he met Li Rong, so it was reasonable for him to want to hit him.
Anyway, he felt that he was in the wrong for slapping Cui Yulang in such an occasion. He could just pretend that he didn't know anything and apologize. Tomorrow, Cui Yulang would probably have to explain to him.
Pei Wenxuan followed the planned route all the way to the inner courtyard. The Imperial Spring Bath was not far from the bedroom. It was a hot spring bath. When Pei Wenxuan and the hidden guard arrived at the courtyard, they saw several servant girls guarding the door and the window.
The one guarding the window was a Jing Mei. Pei Wenxuan thought for a moment, then followed the haystack to the window and meowed twice like a cat.
The Jing Mei was attracted by the meowing and looked towards the haystack. Then, she saw Pei Wenxuan in the haystack.
She subconsciously wanted to call out, but she saw Pei Wenxuan put his hand to his lips. She immediately reacted. Pei Wenxuan's presence could not be known to others.
She looked around for a moment to make sure that there was no one around, then nodded at Pei Wenxuan. Pei Wenxuan quickly went to the window. The Jing Mei immediately said, "His Highness is alone inside."
Pei Wenxuan responded. Without waiting for the Jing Mei to say anything, he jumped in through the window.
He entered the room, closed the window, and hurriedly went to the bathroom. Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered, he saw Li Rong leaning against the bathtub and sleeping.
The water in the bathtub just happened to reach her chest, but it didn't completely cover her. As the water moved up and down, the faint peaks were revealed.
Her hair was scattered in the water, floating in the water together with the rose petals. Because she was leaning against the jade pillow that had been set up by the bathtub, her face was slightly tilted up. Her facial features, without any makeup, and her relaxed and peaceful expression, seemed to be beckoning and seducing him.
Pei Wenxuan was stunned for a moment. Then, he hurriedly turned his head, subconsciously wanting to avoid her. But when he really did that, he felt that he was useless. She was his wife, so why was he panicking?
He took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and walked behind Li Rong.
Li Rong was sleeping so soundly that she didn't even notice that he was in front of her. When Pei Wenxuan was in front of her, he could see this person more clearly.
Li Rong was nineteen years old this year. Compared to her later thin and coquettish face, her current facial features were somewhat childish. Her lustrous white skin was round and wrapped around her bones, which made her look even cuter than she had in the past.
Pei Wenxuan couldn't help but smile. He moved gently and knelt above Li Rong's head.
The moment he knelt down, Li Rong sensed that someone was coming. Without hesitation, she reached into the water, pulled out a dagger from the wall, and stabbed it straight at Pei Wenxuan!
Pei Wenxuan already knew her habits. The moment she pulled out the dagger, he pressed down on her hand. His hand was steady and gentle as he pressed her hand to the ground. At the same time, he lowered his head and swallowed her cry of surprise. He took the opportunity to attack her.
"Don't make a sound." He kissed her lips and reminded her, "I came here secretly."
Li Rong recognized who it was. Her body instantly softened and she accepted Pei Wenxuan's actions.
She gasped for breath. After a long time, she felt Pei Wenxuan straighten up. She opened her eyes that were wet with tears and looked at Pei Wenxuan on the shore. He was wearing a black robe and a moonlight colored gown. He was kneeling by the pool and looking at her with a smile.
Although she was puzzled as to why he came today, Li Rong didn't feel unhappy. She even felt an indescribable joy in her heart. She didn't show it on her face. She just straightened up and waved at him in the water.
Pei Wenxuan raised his eyebrows and pointed at the pool. Li Rong nodded and moved closer to the shore. She poked her upper body out of the water like a banshee. She placed her hands on the jade floor and whispered in Pei Wenxuan's ear, "You're too far away from me. It's not good to talk."
Pei Wenxuan chuckled and didn't say anything. He just stood up and slowly took off his clothes in front of Li Rong.
His movements were neither fast nor slow. He was graceful and elegant. Li Rong watched as the clothes were taken off one by one. Her heartbeat sped up.
She suddenly remembered that when Pei Wenxuan was injured in the Pei family, he also took off his clothes bit by bit in the carriage. At that time, she didn't understand what he was doing. Now, she understood.
She didn't say anything and waited for Pei Wenxuan to enter the water. When Pei Wenxuan entered the water, he directly pulled her into his embrace and chuckled, "Now you're easy to talk to?"
As he spoke, he began to move. Li Rong's expression didn't change. She raised her hand and hooked it around his neck to prevent it from slipping.
"What are you doing here tonight?"
"I missed you."
Pei Wenxuan's voice was hoarse, but he was very patient. Li Rong chuckled, "I'm afraid you're not here to catch someone?"
Pei Wenxuan probably knew that she had opened a separate path for Cui Yulang to come over at this time. In her previous life, she was his enemy, but he was still able to arrange people in the princess's residence. She wasn't surprised that he arranged even more in this life.
Pei Wenxuan was exposed, but he didn't deny it. He only told her, "Just now, I met Cui Yulang at the door. I gave him a punch."
Li Rong tightened her grip around Pei Wenxuan's neck. She restrained her voice and scratched Pei Wenxuan's skin with her nails.
Pei Wenxuan felt her change. He chuckled and said, "It's okay to not see me for so long, but it's not okay if you don't see Cui Yulang. You even cleared a path for him, Your Highness." Pei Wenxuan deliberately mischievous, "Have you become fond of the new and tired of the old?"
Li Rong looked up at him and saw the smile on Pei Wenxuan's face. She knew that he had already vented his anger on her. She kissed him to please him and said, "Don't worry, you'll always be the legal wife."
Pei Wenxuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He couldn't bear to see Li Rong leaning on his shoulder and panting lightly. Cui Yulang had already vented his anger, but he didn't come over for this matter. He sighed and hugged Li Rong. He slowly said, "You let Chen Houzhao complain to the Inspectorate, sent Chen Houzhao out of Huajing, and then found someone to report to you and force you to resign from the Inspectorate … You've been doing so much recently to let Consort Rou take over the Inspectorate, right?"
Li Rong didn't say anything. She clung to Pei Wenxuan and clenched her teeth. Pei Wenxuan lowered his head and kissed the person in front of him. He asked with concern, "Are you tired?"
"I'm fine." Li Rong's voice was hoarse. Pei Wenxuan hugged her. Because of their slow movements, the water splashed against their skin. Pei Wenxuan hesitated, and finally asked the thing he was most worried about. "Did His Majesty ask you to recommend Prince Su?"
"En." Li Rong didn't say much. When Pei Wenxuan heard this, he lowered his eyes.
He actually wanted to say a few words of comfort, but he felt that Li Rong didn't mention anything, so his words seemed abrupt. Thus, he only closed his arms and hugged her tightly. He whispered, "Do you want to go faster?"
When it came to lust, if two people didn't love each other, it was just like animals reproducing. But for most couples, this was actually a silent way of communication.
Begging for mercy, reconciling, sharing grief and joy, the process of physical union was essentially a communication of the heart.
Although Pei Wenxuan didn't say anything, Li Rong somehow knew the purpose of his visit.
The two of them were well aware of the matters of the imperial court. They each had their own plans.
Cui Yulang was just playing around. Pei Wenxuan should be clear about their relationship.
The real reason why Pei Wenxuan took the risk to come here was because Li Ming asked her to hand over the Inspectorate to Prince Su. Even if there was only a slight possibility, he didn't want to not be by Li Rong's side when she was sad.
He made her turn her back to him, using the most intense method that she liked the most.
They heard the gentle sound of water. Pei Wenxuan covered her mouth, afraid that she would cry out.
The maid outside vaguely heard the sounds in the room. She couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness?"
Pei Wenxuan let go of his hand. Li Rong restrained his voice and calmly said, "It's nothing."
As soon as her voice fell, it was the most intense moment. Pei Wenxuan raised his hand to cover her mouth and then hurriedly retreated.
He leaned against her back and gasped for breath. After a moment, he pressed his face against hers and gently rubbed her face. He hoarsely asked her in her ear, "Rongrong, are you comfortable?"
Li Rong couldn't speak. Her body trembled. Only tears flowed down the hand that was covering her mouth. Pei Wenxuan got the answer from her silence. He gently smiled and hugged her tightly.
Pei Wenxuan's visit this time was too simple. He almost didn't talk about any political matters.
After he helped Li Rong clean up, he helped her put on her clothes and then carried her to the recliner to lie down.
Li Rong lay on the recliner and looked at him. Pei Wenxuan half squatted in front of her and softly chatted with her.
After talking for a while, Pei Wenxuan looked at the sky and whispered, "I have to go first."
"You came all the way here just for this?" Li Rong saw that he didn't say anything serious and couldn't help but laugh. She raised her hand and poked his head. "Pervert."
Pei Wenxuan smiled and didn't respond. After a moment of silence, he raised his hand and held Li Rong's hand. He gently said, "Rongrong, no matter what, I will be by your side."
Li Rong didn't say anything. She looked at Pei Wenxuan half squatting in front of her.
She actually understood what he meant. The most important reason why he came in the middle of the night was that he was worried about her losing the Inspection Department and being asked by Li Ming to personally write a letter to recommend Prince Su. She felt sad.
"It's actually a small matter." She lowered her head and smiled. "In the future, you don't have to come over for such small matters."
Pei Wenxuan smiled and didn't say anything. Li Rong knew that she couldn't persuade him. She sighed and only said, "In a while, I will call the Imperial Bodyguards over to ask about the situation. You can go back the way you came."
Pei Wenxuan responded and didn't move. Both of them were a little reluctant, but they didn't have the nerve to say it. Li Rong looked at him for a long time and only said, "You're dressed very well today."
"After all, I have to see you."
Li Rong pursed her lips and smiled. She straightened up and leaned over to kiss his forehead. "Let's go."
Pei Wenxuan couldn't delay any longer. The sky was almost bright. He got up and jumped out of the window. After he hid outside, Li Rong called the Imperial Bodyguards on duty.
Pei Wenxuan took advantage of Li Rong calling for the Imperial Bodyguards and secretly ran out.
The two met at night. When Li Rong went out the next morning, she saw Zhao Chongjiu waiting at the door. Zhao Chongjiu came forward and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, the scholars that the Su Family took in to complain have woken up very early. Right now, their residences are brightly lit. I'm afraid that something will happen."
Li Rong had long sent people to keep an eye on the scholars that Su Yongqing took in. Now that there was something strange, he immediately came to report.
Li Rong's eyes turned cold. She said in a low voice, "Inform Cui Yulang that he doesn't need to go to court today. Prepare to enter the palace. I'm afraid that he will have to see Consort Rou today."
Zhao Chongjiu nodded and went to do it. Li Rong returned to the carriage and closed her eyes.
Jing Lan poured a cup of tea for Li Rong and asked hesitantly, "Your Highness, do you know what's going on today?"
"Just wait." Li Rong closed her eyes. "We'll know what they're going to do soon."
Li Rong sat in the carriage and slowly arrived at the palace. Pei Wenxuan had prepared the carriage in advance and parked it at the palace gate. When he saw Li Rong arrive, he hurriedly followed her and created a coincidence that they arrived at around the same time.
Li Rong knew his trick. She looked at him with a smile that wasn't a smile and went forward.
When it was time for court, Li Rong took the initiative to hand in her resignation and handed the Inspectorate of Inspection over to Prince Su.
"Although Cheng di is young, he is still a Prince and should participate in court. Handing the Inspectorate of Inspection over to Cheng di is also a kind of experience."
Li Rong respectfully said, "This son feels unwell and cannot continue to work for Imperial Father. I hope Imperial Father will forgive me."
Li Ming nodded and slowly said, "You're a girl after all. It's good for you to go back and cultivate your body and mind."
"Your Majesty," Li Ming responded. Shangguan Xu couldn't sit still. He stepped out from the crowd of officials and frowned, "His Royal Highness Prince Su is still young. I'm afraid it's not appropriate to hand over such an important matter to His Royal Highness Prince Su."
"You're right." Li Ming nodded. Shangguan Xu sighed in relief. Then he heard Li Ming say, "Then let Consort Rou assist Prince Su and help Prince Su from behind."
"Your Majesty," Shangguan Xu looked up in shock and hurriedly said, "Consort Rou is still a Noble Consort in the Inner Palace. How can she interfere with court affairs?"
"Isn't Ping L E just a Princess?" Li Ming glanced at Li Rong, "In the past, she almost never interfered with court affairs. Isn't she doing quite well now?"
Everyone was momentarily at a loss for words.
At this moment, a palace servant hurriedly rushed in and knelt in the main hall, saying, "Your Majesty, it's not good."
Li Ming frowned. Then he heard the palace servant anxiously say, "A group of scholars led a large group of people to block the palace gates. They said that their spots to participate in the spring examination were stolen. They beg Your Majesty to give them justice!"
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