diskusbooks Chapter 325: I Won't Give Up
Chapter 325: I Won't Give Up
Thinking of this, a barely perceptible trace of regret, as well as more disappointment and self-blame, flashed across his originally gentle face.
"Do you still think you can see through everything and plan everything carefully?"
Faced with the sudden questioning, Cui Rong subconsciously shook her head: "No! Really not."
Her voice was trembling, but she tried her best to remain calm, fearing that any inappropriate behavior would exacerbate the misunderstanding between them.
However, her denial did not slow down the other party's pace at all. Instead, a sharper and somewhat mocking light flashed in his eyes. "Is that so? Do you think I will really believe it?"
As the pressure got closer and closer, the whole space was filled with a suffocating sense of pressure, and Cui Rong instinctively stepped back.
Although she knew that this would only make her look weaker and more helpless, the strong sense of uneasiness deep in her heart still urged her to continue moving backwards.
At this moment, a pair of eyes flashed with unprecedented determination and resoluteness. Song Yanyi moved closer again. Those eyes that seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts were flashing with an energy that was ready to burst out at any time.
This posture of being ready to strike made Cui Rong feel frightened, and she involuntarily took two steps back.
Suddenly, there was a sharp pain in the knee. It turned out that it was caused by accidentally touching the edge of the hard wooden armchair not far behind him.
As the pain in the knee intensified, the body no longer obeyed the brain's command and he fell heavily to the ground.
This sudden and extremely violent force immediately tore open the wound that was almost healed.
"what!"
Screams instantly resounded throughout the room. Cui Rongrong suddenly covered her chest and gasped for a few breaths. Her face was wrinkled as she could not bear the severe pain.
All these changes happened too quickly. When Song Yanyi reacted and saw the painful expression of the petite and fragile girl in front of him, his face changed immediately. He rushed forward, carefully lifted her up and gently placed her on the soft and comfortable big bed.
"injured?"
His tone became much softer, his anxiety and concern were not concealed at all, "Tell me where it hurts? What is the exact location so that I can help you treat it."
Although this series of actions seems simple and direct, it is enough to show that in the softest part of the heart, the other person is always considered first no matter when and where.
In fact, after that moment, the wound no longer hurt much; but seeing the anxious look on the opposite side of the man's face, she deliberately lowered her eyebrows, buried half of her cheek deeply in the soft pillow, and said with a hint of weakness in her voice: "It hurts a lot..."
Hearing these words slowly coming out of her mouth, he saw her gently massaging the injured area, and his frown seemed to be more serious than before: "You are acting so carelessly before you have fully recovered. If you continue like this, when will you be able to recover?"
"Was it because I was careless?"
Cui Rong turned her head slightly and asked back.
These words were like a needle piercing his heart.
He usually had sharp words that made it almost impossible to refute, but at this moment he couldn't find any suitable words to respond. He had to swallow his anger back into the depths of his throat. He could only helplessly slow down his hurried movements and gently massage her.
Then, she slowly turned around and rested her head back on the pillow, leaving behind her only the back of her head and her long, shiny, smooth hair as black as ink.
Looking at this scene, Song Yanyi couldn't help but feel a surge of complex emotions in his heart, and his brows furrowed - the young lady in front of him seemed to have become more and more willful in recent times, even to the point of being unreasonable!
At this moment, Cui Rong's muffled voice suddenly came from behind: "The emperor has been weak for a long time, why do you insist on holding the spring hunting activities?"
The news from the palace has already spread far and wide. It is said that this spring's grand hunting event will be held at the beginning of next month.
Hearing this, his voice remained calm, but he could not hide the fatigue in his tone: "That is why we cannot show any slackness. Otherwise, the people in the court will be in panic, and the major interest groups may also be ready to make a move."
After a short pause, she asked again: "But hasn't Prince Xuan been..."
Before she could finish her words, Song Yanyi interrupted her and took over the conversation: "Although Prince Xuan has lost his former power, it does not mean that his supporters will give up. Especially those family groups headed by the Queen's mother's family are even more ambitious. They are absolutely unwilling to give up and admit defeat."
After hearing this, Cui Rong was silent for a moment before slowly turning back to look at the man beside her: "So you temporarily kept that Second Uncle Song just to paralyze the enemy, right?"
At this moment, Song Yanyi's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, but his hands remained gentle as usual: "Just like the life that will pass away at dusk in autumn, the time that belongs to some people will not last too long."
On the night of the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, this ancient and prosperous city is bathed in dazzling lights, as if it has been given new life.
This is one of the most popular traditional festivals of the year - the Lantern Festival.
The city of Yuhang is decorated with lights and colorful lanterns everywhere, and the streets and alleys are filled with a strong festive atmosphere.
The streets were crowded with people, and countless travelers came here with their families to watch performances, guess lantern riddles, and taste delicious food provided by various snack vendors.
Throughout the night, laughter and deafening drum music rose and fell, echoing in the joyful and peaceful atmosphere.
And in this bustling corner, a young man about eighteen or nineteen years old, dressed simply and neatly, was sitting alone in an inconspicuous position in a small tavern, earnestly doing the tedious and boring account settlement work at hand. The hustle and bustle around him formed a sharp contrast with his calmness and concentration.
It is precisely because of this unique temperament that it attracts the curious eyes of many people around.
Suddenly, a brilliant and colorful light burst out from the sky, breaking through the darkness and illuminating the entire city. Everyone present stopped to look up and marveled in praise.
It was at this moment that the young man's attention was finally attracted, causing him to raise his eyes and gaze towards the night sky involuntarily...
As the colorful lights gradually faded away and he was about to lower his eyes and return to his work, he happened to catch a glimpse of a figure in a red cloak in the crowd not far away who was particularly eye-catching. The girl was obviously lost and was looking around trying to find something.
After thinking for a while, he finally decided to put down the unfinished work at hand, stood up and walked out the door.
"Can't you find your way home?"
he asked gently.
The girl raised her head, with a hint of vigilance and fear in her eyes: "No...no."