novelraw Chapter 629: Is There Something Wrong Here?
Chapter 629: Is There Something Wrong Here?
"Princess Nianxi, the Eldest Young Master is resting; you’d better not go in."
"The Eldest Young Master is my future husband. If something has happened to him, what’s wrong with me wanting to see him? Are you blocking me for some other reason?"
Outside, came the anxious voice of a palace maid, along with the angry scolding of Princess Nianxi.
Judging by how she spoke, she seemed to be anxious as well.
Li Qingmu lay on the bed, his pupils slightly contracted, quickly closed his eyes, and pretended to be deeply asleep.
"Creak!"
The door was pushed open, casting a shadow all around. Princess Nianci walked in with light steps.
She approached Li Qingmu’s bed, looking at his slightly furrowed brows and incomparable handsome features. Her heart gave a fierce thump.
"Eldest Young Master? Eldest Young Master?"
She called softly, but despite calling for a long time, he showed no sign of waking up. A complex emotion flickered in her eyes.
She slowly bent down, her soft lips gently touching Li Qingmu’s face.
She lingered for quite a while before reluctantly moving away.
She gently caressed Li Qingmu’s cheek, murmuring, "How is there a man as perfect as you in this world?
Rong Mu, do you know? From the moment I first saw you, I liked you, but I knew it was impossible between us because you already had a wife.
Until... I learned that you are the long-lost son of the Princess, only then did I reignite hope! Now, I will finally have my wish fulfilled."
She spoke softly, leaning against Li Qingmu’s chest.
This place was so broad, so warm, so utterly delightful.
Leaning against him felt so good.
She leaned there, not knowing how much time passed, when suddenly a violent coughing sound came from above, snapping Nianxi out of her reverie. She hurriedly got up.
"Brother?"
Princess Nianxi looked up at the man on the bed. His brows were furrowed more deeply, and the coughing made him very uncomfortable.
"Did I press on you, brother? Brother, let me help you catch your breath."
As Princess Nianxi spoke, she was about to touch Li Qingmu’s chest, when suddenly, Li Qingmu, who had been keeping his eyes closed, opened them, a hint of cold blood flashing through them. He abruptly sat up and pushed her away.
"Ah—"
This sudden force was intense, and Princess Nianxi, caught off guard, was pushed to the ground.
"Brother?"
She looked up, pitifully gazing at the man who had already sat up on the bed, only to see a pair of cold, murderous eyes.
Nianxi’s heart trembled slightly: "Brother?"
"Get out!"
Li Qingmu’s voice was icy, as if he was suppressing some negative emotion.
It was a feeling of anger.
Nianxi felt a chill in her heart. Why had Rong Mu become like this? Could it be that he had regained his memories?
The thought just emerged, and she immediately stood up, planning to talk to Rong Si about it.
Previously, Rong Si had told her that if Li Qingmu showed any abnormalities, she must notify her immediately.
Li Qingmu knew what she intended to do, but he did not stop her, just watched coldly.
Rong Si quickly arrived and, upon entering, immediately asked with concern, "My son, what’s the matter? Why has your face suddenly become so pale?"
She naturally wouldn’t blatantly ask why he struck Nianxi, as that wouldn’t reflect imperial diplomacy.
Li Qingmu was already sitting cross-legged, slightly circulating his inner strength for healing. Upon seeing Rong Si, he said indifferently, "Mother, why I was harsh to her, you should ask her yourself."
For someone like Rong Si, explaining desperately is futile; she might even think explanation equals concealment, and you cover up out of panic.
So, it’s best to let her investigate herself.
As expected, seeing Li Qingmu’s indifferent attitude, Rong Si felt reassured instead. She stepped forward and gently held Li Qingmu’s hand: "Mu’er, what exactly happened? Can’t you tell Mother?"
"It’s nothing much, just that Princess Nianxi wanted to climb into my bed. She is, after all, a maiden, and her lack of propriety was bothersome."
Princess Nianxi was not present at this moment, for it would be awkward if the mother questioned her son in her presence. As a result, a single sentence from Li Qingmu pinned on her the infamy of being unchaste.
Rong Si was stunned for a moment, probably not expecting this to be the reason. She sighed softly and said, "Actually, it’s not wrong for Nianxi to act like this; after all, she’s your fiancée. You two are bound to fulfill a marital relationship, aren’t you?"
"Mother, a fiancée is a fiancée, unchastity is unchastity. If today it were another man lying here, would I then deserve to be cuckolded?" He sneered, disdainfully, "If she can be like this with me, who knows if she acts the same with others!"
"Mu’er..."
"Enough, Mother. I’m tired, I want to rest a bit. Please, leave!"
Rong Si glanced at Li Qingmu, wanted to say something, but ultimately didn’t.
"Alright, you rest well, if you need anything, just say it; Mother will come to check on you later."
Li Qingmu did not respond, merely sitting there as Rong Si cast one last glance at him before leaving, then turned to find the State Preceptor, You Su.
"State Preceptor, you previously mentioned that after one experiences Qi deviation, their temperament changes. But Mu’er’s change is too drastic, isn’t it? He used to be respectful and obedient to me, but just now he completely greeted me with a cold face. Do you think there’s something behind this?"
The nature of an emperor is such, living perpetually in suspicion and distrust, unable to trust even the closest to them.
You Su tapped his forefinger on the table, contemplating for a while, and said, "It’s quite normal for one’s disposition to completely change after Qi deviation, much like you, Your Highness. Before when you experienced it, you didn’t just lose your memory but also yourself, did you not?"
"Don’t mention that matter!"
Mentioning this turned Rong Si’s expression cold, with a hint of impatience.
You Su stroked his beard, smiling, "So, there’s nothing to worry about in this respect, Your Highness. If he drastically changes personality, it indicates genuine Qi deviation, I would be more worried if he didn’t change at all."
"Alright, since the State Preceptor has said so, I’ll put this matter to rest."
"Princess, it’s terrible, terrible! The Eldest Young Master has suddenly erupted in a great rage, he has already ordered the punishment of many palace attendants, you must go see for yourself quickly!"
At this moment, a palace maid hurriedly ran in, her face full of panic. She even stumbled because she was in such a rush.
Rong Si frowned, "Punishing palace attendants? For what reason?"
"It seems... it seems a palace maid noticed he was feeling cold and intended to warm him with her body, but the Eldest Young Master struck her down, and those who pleaded for her were killed too..."
"Simply absurd!"
Rong Si, exasperated, turned to You Su: "State Preceptor, please accompany me once again!"
"Alright."