novelraw Chapter 261 An Unacceptable Ending
Chapter 261 An Unacceptable Ending
Chapter 261 An Unacceptable Ending
On the snow-capped peak outside Dongchen, snowflakes fell, covering the landscape in a silvery white. Fusheng stood in front of the thatched hut for a long time, his cold eyes flickering as he looked at the letter in his hand, puzzled and confused. After a few sighs, he went inside to pack his bags and head down the mountain.
After several days, there was still no progress in finding an antidote, and it was no longer possible to stay here.
He walked for several miles, then stopped, put the bamboo basket on his back on the snow, looked around, and sighed helplessly.
“You have been pestering me all this way, but you are not without roots, so I cannot grant your wish.”
As soon as he finished speaking, several figures wielding weapons flew out of the snow and attacked him.
"The master has ordered that anyone who does not surrender will be killed without mercy."
Fu Sheng's cold eyes were slightly chilling, each move deadly and merciless. Dong Chen's behavior was as sordid as ever; why would he give his medical skills to such a villain?
Outside the city of Baili Meiluo to the north, a large group of people entered the city in a grand procession. The onlookers looked at each other in bewilderment, and the words "Nanyue" on the banner made them hesitate to enter.
"Princess, we have arrived in Merlo City. There are so many beautiful plum blossoms. You must be hungry. Treasure, go and buy some delicious food for you."
Treasure jumped out of the car and ran to buy plum blossom cakes. As soon as she got to the stall, the stall owner was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground.
Shi Nuanyu curiously peeked out and took in everything.
"Treasure, I'm not hungry, come back quickly."
Melo City is located in the northern border region, which is also a prosperous land. Why then do the people in the city appear so anxious and uneasy?
With suspicion growing in her heart and careful attention on her part, Shi Nuanyu gave instructions.
"Arao, go and ask around."
The latter accepted the order and left.
Upon arriving in Beilin territory, Yu Changfeng said he had to leave for two days and asked her to stay at Meiluo Villa for two days to rest, promising to personally come and pick her up then.
Ah Ling received a message before an incense stick had burned and hurriedly left without saying what it was about. Her flustered demeanor was completely different from her usual self.
Unable to fathom what had happened to Hua Lingyan, Shi Nuanyu leaned lazily against the carriage, utterly at a loss.
“Treasure, let me see your booklet.”
There's still a distance to Merlot Manor, and if she doesn't find something to have fun soon, she'll get moldy.
The journey involved frequent stops and starts, which was exhausting not only for the horses but also for the passengers.
Treasure looked dejected after failing to buy plum blossom cakes.
"Princess, the pamphlet has been taken away by His Highness the Crown Prince."
She couldn't protect him at all.
Shi Nuanyu laughed without any politeness, "Little girl, you're very angry because you were bullied, aren't you? Next time, I'll get justice for you."
She added a note to the notebook that Yu Changfeng was terrible at his job, and she was really looking forward to seeing his reaction after he saw it.
The Imperial Study of the Southern Moon Palace.
Ding Lan paced back and forth anxiously, a spiked club standing beside a stone pillar.
"The journey to Beilin is fraught with danger. If Bao Bao cannot overcome the great calamity that my sister mentioned, wouldn't that put her in danger?"
Having finally welcomed her daughter back, she didn't want to experience the pain of loss again.
Shi Zheng put down his brush, got up, and hugged her. "Don't worry, I won't let our daughter go into danger. Wife, you've forgotten that move."
They only have one daughter, and they have made many preparations to ensure her survival. There is no reason for them to give up now.
Moreover, there's still that move in the game; there's still a chance for Nuannuan's life or death to turn around.
As for those seven good-for-nothing brats, if his daughter really dislikes them, she should tell them to get lost. If they dare to cause trouble again, he wouldn't hesitate to take action.
Everything is ready except for the final push; their daughter is not the type to run away from setbacks.
In the dense forest of Merlo City, Hua Lingyan stared blankly at the letter in his hand with the character "休" (xiū, meaning "rest") written on it, while the person who came with the letter chattered incessantly in front of him.
"You idiot, I'm not too upset about the blow. That poisonous woman didn't just divorce me, she divorced everyone. She didn't even offer me a single explanation. I don't care if she cares about me or not. I'm just asking you, has she mentioned me at all these past few days..."
Unable to sleep after receiving the letter of divorce, he rushed day and night to catch up with the Nan Yue troops. He wanted to rush to Shi Nuanyu and question her, but he didn't. He had learned his lesson and decided to probe first before asking.
Of the seven, he absolutely couldn't be the one to stand out and annoy the poisonous woman. Hua Lingyan stared blankly at the unfinished letter, her mind reeling and unable to comprehend anything.
Divorce! Divorce letter!
Is Your Highness also going to divorce him?
His Highness doesn't want him anymore?
Throughout their journey, His Highness rarely allowed him to share a bed, and even when they did share a room, it was only a handful of times.
Does His Highness dislike him?
I couldn't think of anything else; the word "dislike" kept popping into my head.
"You little idiot, are you even listening to what I'm saying?"
Unable to get an answer, the person who had never tried felt anxious and paced back and forth in place.
Eunuch Liu said that His Majesty had given three months, which meant there was room for maneuver in this matter.
The man in front of me is a complete idiot who can't utter a single word in three sentences. Only a fool would ask him for information.
"Forget it, I won't talk to you about it."
Without trying, he waved impatiently and turned to run towards Merlot Manor.
So be it, he'd like to ask Shi Nuanyu what she really meant.
They take what they want when they want it, and don't take it when they don't want it, treating him like a dog that can be summoned and dismissed at will.
At the same time, Yu Changfeng, who was in the Crown Prince's residence in Beilin, also received a letter; he tore the letter of divorce to shreds.
"Good, very good, Shi Nuanyu, you really are a heartless woman."
One moment they were enjoying their passionate lovemaking, the next they were sending him a divorce agreement. All that talk about being at odds and each going their own way was just nonsense to him.
There is nothing in this world that Yu Changfeng cannot obtain if he wants it, so how could he be manipulated by a woman?
"Your Highness, the Second Prince has been making frequent moves to win over court officials and maintain close ties with Dongchen. The news that Nanyue is going to war with Beilin and Dongchen spread seven days ago."
The unscrupulous man didn't dare to raise his head and cautiously reported the news. The words "divorce" on the scrap of paper shocked him.
Princess Nan Yue is truly an extraordinary woman. She handed the letter of divorce to the crown prince of the enemy country. Could it be that she intends to sever all ties with the crown prince?
The last time His Highness the Crown Prince was angry was when he learned the truth about his birth mother's death.
He dared not guess any further and buried his head even lower.
Yu Changfeng gave a forced smile, his expression inscrutable as he stared at the shredded paper on the ground.
"Let him make a scene if he wants. Bei Lin and Nan Yue won't fight. Just talk to the ministers and let the Second Prince play along if he wants to cause trouble."
He has won over most of the court officials, and now the power of the Northern Lin Kingdom's ruler is gradually being undermined by him. In recent years, he has dealt with all the princes, leaving only the second prince, who has been protected by the imperial concubine for more than ten years. It's time for him to move on to a different place.
Go and get some paste.
The unscrupulous man felt a chill run down his spine and bowed respectfully.
"Your subordinate obeys."
Paste is a sticky substance; what does Your Highness need paste for?
The smile on Yu Changfeng's face vanished instantly, and he picked up the piece of paper and placed it on the table.
She betrayed him so easily; he should hold her accountable.
If you've promised to stay together, you shouldn't make decisions on your own.
The usually quiet Mello Manor was bustling with activity, guarded inside and out by soldiers, with servants busy cleaning and serving.
Shi Nuanyu, who had been there all day, was strolling around the backyard when she woke up and had a nightmare.
In the dream, the seven members of Qinghe died one after another, each meeting a tragic end.
Shi Nuanyu gazed at the hazy night sky and sighed. If this were truly a book, they would surely be the most tragic male and female protagonists. She only hoped that their ending wouldn't be as tragic as the one in the book.
I just hope that they will all be free, including her.
"Who?"