Chapter 229 Xie Yu Comes to Cangjue

Chapter 229 Xie Yu Comes to Cangjue

"A trivial matter?" Xie Yan looked at her calm eyes. "Being harassed in the street is a trivial matter?"

Xie Yan's chest heaved with anger. What saddened him was that she didn't tell him about the danger she was in.

It's as if he's some insignificant person.

A feeling of anger and frustration gripped him deeply.

Shen Nanzi's lips curled up. Was this why he returned early? "Qinghe was there. Those few street thugs were scared and scrambled to their deaths when they saw blood."

After saying that, she considerately added, "Political matters are important, you go and take care of them."

Xie Yan didn't like her gentleness and understanding; there was no emotion in them. He would rather she glare at him.

Just like before, she went crazy, she questioned.

At least she still had feelings for him.

Unlike now, it's all for the sake of the country and for Cheng'er.

His fingers were delicate, and his red lips were just inches away.

He kissed her, her soft, fragrant flesh lingering between his lips and teeth, inviting him to take as he pleased.

She gave him everything he wanted, except for keeping her heart hidden away.

Xie Yan released her in frustration, put his hands on her shoulders, looked at her delicate, slightly swollen lips, and breathed heavily.

He had promised to slowly warm her heart, but being excluded by her still stirred up waves in his heart, causing him pain.

Xie Yan stood up, suppressing his almost frantic emotions, and said, "I'm going to handle government affairs. Don't go out again."

As the sun set, its rays streamed into the room through the window, lengthening his shadow. Shen Nanzi turned her gaze back to the book in her hands.

...

The days passed quietly, and the day Xie Yu arrived in Cangjue was a bright and sunny morning.

After listening to Qinghe's report, Shen Nanzi dressed herself and slowly began to speak.

"You take him there!" She and Xie Yu shouldn't meet in private anymore.

Qinghe accepted the order and turned to leave.

Shen Nanzi walked outside the palace, leaned against the door frame, and looked at the morning sun.

When he arrived, she and Xie Yan were almost ready to leave Cangjue and return to Luoyang.

I hope that doctor can heal his injuries.

Xie Yan also received news that Xie Yu had arrived in Cangjue. He sat at his desk, clutching the news tightly in his hand, kneading it into a ball.

When Xie Yu arrived, he did not go to the Cangjue Palace immediately, but instead went to a medical clinic.

Why did he go straight to the clinic? Xie Yan didn't need to investigate to know that Shen Nanzi had sent him.

Xie Yan's usually stern face betrayed his undisguised jealousy, and he lost all interest in dealing with the government affairs piled up on his desk.

Feeling uneasy, she inquired and learned that Shen Nanzi had let Qinghe leave the palace, while she herself remained in the rear hall.

His heart was somewhat at ease, but he was still worried. He instructed the officials in charge of etiquette to prepare a banquet to receive the sixth prince who had come from afar.

...

Xie Yu arrived at the palace after seeing the doctor, and spent the afternoon discussing the current situation of Cangjue with Xie Yan.

As evening fell and the heat outside subsided, Xie Yan had the prepared dishes served, and together with some of the newly promoted officials of Cangjue, he entertained Xie Yu.

Shen Nanzi was naturally going to attend; she had already sent someone to inform them well in advance.

She arrived at the appointed time for the banquet. The heat outside was still stifling, but upon entering the main hall, she was greeted by a dazzling display of lights, as bright as day.

There are ice cubes inside to cool you down, making it much cooler than outside.

Along the way, Shen Nanzi's body was covered in a fine layer of fragrant sweat.

She walked gracefully into the hall, instantly becoming the center of attention.

At first glance, everyone was so amazed that they lowered their eyes.

The Empress Dowager was stunningly beautiful and dared not let anyone look at her for too long, for fear of losing her composure and angering Prince Jing.

Xie Yan kept talking to people, but his eyes kept glancing at the entrance on the side.

He always longed for her to appear, yet he also hoped she wouldn't come.

I'm so conflicted that I can't even figure it out myself.

When she appeared in the main hall, his gaze was still involuntarily drawn to her.

She wore a light blue soft silk short jacket, the color of a new bud in early summer, with a very thin silver trim along the collar.

A breeze inside the hall caused shimmering light to dance on the surface.

Her lower garment was a moon-white silk skirt, the hem of which was embroidered with lotus scroll patterns.

A few colorful butterflies fluttering their wings are adorned in the middle. The intricate stitches do not appear cluttered, but rather add a touch of liveliness.

A layer of soft, smoky-colored gauze was loosely draped over the skirt, the gauze as light as a thin mist.

As she moved, her clothes fell down, overlapping with the embroidery on her skirt, as if gathering the clear ripples of a pool of blue water within her garments.

She wore no makeup, only two newly opened jasmine blossoms tucked behind her ear. Their delicate, snow-white petals accentuated her fair, jade-like skin, making it appear radiant.

Her black hair was loosely tied into a cloud-like bun, secured with only a single jade hairpin.

A few stray hairs fell beside her cheeks, and when the wind blew, they tangled with the veil on her shoulders.

From afar, she looks like a fairy who has stepped out of a painting, elegant and graceful, with a beauty that is unique in the world.

Throughout the entire banquet, only Xie Yan greeted her; everyone else either lowered their eyes or their heads, none daring to look at her again.

Even Xie Yu only glanced at it before looking away, staring at the table full of wine bottles.

She was without makeup, yet the moment she appeared, she stirred everyone's hearts.

As she approached, Xie Yan felt both pride and anger.

Such beauty was seen by so many men.

The thought that some despicable people might lust after her at night made him wish he could cover her face and figure, and not allow anyone to see her.

Shen Nanzi walked to his side and sat on the soft chair.

Xie Yan pointed to the spot in front of Shen Nanzi's desk and said to Qinghe behind her, "Go stand in front."

Qinghe was somewhat confused. Was it being so strict tonight? Was there a fear of assassination?

Do I need to stand in front of the crowd?

Qinghe was puzzled, but still walked to a spot three feet in front of the table with her arms crossed.

Shen Nanzi was also puzzled and looked up at Xie Yan.

Xie Yan withdrew his gaze, his left hand hanging down, using the wide sleeve to cover his hand, which was tightly clasped under Shen Nanzi's hand.

Shen Nanzi, standing at the head of the right, noticed Xie Yu dressed in a moon-white brocade with blue patterns.

His long hair was tied up and secured with a jade crown.

Although he was sitting upright, he still exuded a relaxed and leisurely air.

Now that Yunhan has a new emperor, he can live his original life again.

Shen Nanzi thought it was great, but she would have to ask him for a fiefdom when she got back.

Where would be a suitable place?

After looking at Xie Yu, Shen Nanzi fell into deep thought, which made Xie Yan feel as if he were facing a formidable enemy.

He tightened his grip on her hand, feeling her heart and eyes rush to Xie Yu.

During this period, the topic they discussed most was who should manage this fiefdom.

Xie Yan already had a plan in mind, so he asked Xie Yu, "Sixth Brother, what do you think of Cang Jue?"

Xie Yu put down his wine cup. "This place has beautiful scenery, abundant fruits and vegetables, and kind people. It is a treasure."

Xie Yan: "Sixth brother, for the sake of the Yunhan dynasty, protected the royal bloodline and prevented the people of Luoyang from suffering. This is truly a great achievement."

At this point, Shen Nanzi finally understood that Xie Yan was asking Xie Yu what he meant.

"Would you be willing to govern Cangjue? This place has just experienced war, and there are still some remnants. It will require a lot of effort to govern."

"If you agree, I will request permission from the Emperor after we return to Luoyang."