kingnovel Chapter 494 The Empress Seeks a Dream
Chapter 494 The Empress Seeks a Dream
The guest rooms at the Fu Fu Inn in Shanhe City are very simply decorated. When you push open the door, you will see two wooden beds, one on the left and one on the right, with a layer of bedding and a wooden pillow on them.
If you look more closely, in addition to the bed there are also wooden tables, desks, wooden barrels, oil lamps, and half-open wooden windows. Wang Ruyi entered the guest room and fell into a deep sleep, soundly sleeping. Li Changxiao also saw him in deep sleep, so he observed his sleeping posture and studied this.
But it can be said that good deeds will be rewarded. Although Li Changxiao saved her only out of his own conscience, Liu Qier was ungrateful and did not distinguish right from wrong, good from bad. Therefore, even though she was trapped in a fire and he could save her by raising his hand, he would just leave.
Wang Ruyi was tortured, but he heard a good reputation along the way, that he was a wise ruler. Even if there were no mermaids or the God of Dreams, he would still take action if he was really trapped.
It was driven by my heart, not for profit, but in the end, the source of blessing was great and the rewards came naturally. How could Wang Ruyi's deep sleep not be an opportunity for Li Changxiao?
It's a careful consideration.
A repayment in return, Li Changxiao's kindness in rescuing and caring for him, and this deep sleep's kindness in helping him, were all repaid.
The cycle of things and principles is wonderful. Li Changxiao enjoys it, but he doesn't want to spend a lot of effort to figure out the cause and effect, right and wrong, right and wrong, like an abacus, one bead at a time.
However, you still need to make it clear whether you are repaying a favor or paying back the money, otherwise you will feel uncomfortable.
It was the hottest summer day, but at noon, the cicadas were chirping everywhere, making it feel noisy. This was not a good time to sleep, especially for Wang Ruyi, who was wearing a robe. Li Changxiao looked down to his trouser legs, where sweat was faintly dripping.
The design of this body-covering robe is very clever, covering the body, and it is airtight and breathable. However, it is not completely tight, so the wearer's figure cannot be seen. If Wang Ruyi had not appeared, it would be difficult to tell whether it is a man or a woman.
This sleep lasted for an hour, not long but very comfortable. When he opened his eyes again, everything in the world seemed to have become clear. Wang Ruyi wanted to stretch, but found that his hands were tied and hidden under the robe.
Immediately, she felt annoyed and secretly glanced at the man in white. She had mixed feelings. She longed for freedom, but when she met the man in white, she became addicted to his gentle actions.
Although the other person behaves freely and casually, there is always a touch of gentleness in his bones, which she can feel.
As an emperor, she was strong and unyielding, but deep in her heart, she still hoped to have someone she could trust and never felt tired. Now she met this person who saved her from the danger. For some reason, she seemed to put all the "dependence" she had accumulated in the first half of her life on this person.
That is why I often cry, feel aggrieved for no reason, and yet feel happy and savor the memories. Women are really complicated.
I often think at some point that if it were just like this, it would be fine. But then I realize that I am selfish, because others are capable and talented, but they can't just take care of me like this for the rest of my life.
But it is undeniable that although it was a difficult journey, she gradually enjoyed it and became addicted to it. The guest room was simple and the decoration was ordinary, but she felt a sense of joy in her heart. Looking at her expression, her brows were relaxed, and she did not seem to be restricted.
She swung her feet slightly and moved her gaze towards the bronze mirror. When she saw herself in the mirror, she had another thought. Although her true appearance was revealed, she wanted the person to see her full appearance.
If you are so lucky, your youth will not be wasted.
He was very conflicted for a while, and when his hands and feet were free, he would never have such treatment again. The king of Dayu was thinking about all sorts of things, and in less than a moment, he was in a thousand thoughts and worries.
If one could see that expression, it would certainly be a moving sight. However, the person on the other side had already tried to sleep, and in that dream, he was studying things about sleep.
After two consecutive visualizations of deep sleep, Li Changxiao gained a lot and entered a state of moderate sleep much faster than before.
Shanhe City never stopped for a moment.
After an unknown amount of time, Li Changxiao interrupted his sleep and looked out the window. Two murders occurred in the street on this day.
The bodies of the victims were looted, their limbs and stems removed, leaving nothing behind. What was even worse was that a child took advantage of the chaos to pick up the intestines on the ground, and returned to his shabby hut to boil water and cook them.
How could such a chaotic scene not be horrifying? Wang Ruyi also looked out the window, taking in the whole scene, and sighed in his heart, feeling very uncomfortable.
Li Changxiao closed the window and told Wang Ruyi that this fortress was very special. There was no county government, no officials or clerks. If anyone was asked about responsibility, it would not be her fault.
Wang Ruyi shook her head. How could she not predict this? She was the king. Everything that happened in Dayu, whether it was a natural disaster or man-made calamity, would ultimately be blamed on her.
She cannot hide from this responsibility. After hearing what she said, Li Changxiao nodded with relief. However, what Li Changxiao just said was not just consolation, but a sign of realizing that the ills of this city were far from being completely resolved by Wang Ruyi's benevolent policy.
The reason behind this is probably related to the incense issue. Without a temple in the city, it is impossible to establish a county government. The people in the city are surrounded by mountains, with a shortage of supplies and resources.
This created a chaotic and capital-deficient situation, and the scenes in Shanhe City were naturally normal. Even if Wang Ruyi knew about these problems in Shanhe City, what could he do?
More importantly, the people in this city have lost their hearts. Their behavior is just like that of wild beasts. Moreover, the people in the city are all holding big swords and wearing animal skins. Li Changxiao is not unfamiliar with this outfit. It is the attire of bandits and robbers.
They are not good people in the first place, and when they are combined, it is clear that the chaos in this city is not a problem of one person or one policy, but the city itself is a gathering place of evil.
However, no matter how sinful it is, one still has to beg for food. Li Changxiao tidied up his clothes and took Wang Ruyi downstairs to the lobby to order two dishes. They stayed for one night and set off again tomorrow morning.
Wang Ruyi was frightened and took the opportunity to hide in Li Changxiao's arms. He refused to leave no matter what and acted like a spoiled child. He didn't look like a king at all.
Li Changxiao could only let her do what she wanted. Wang Ruyi leaned against him and whispered something, with a hint of pleading and a hint of expectation, "Li Changxiao, just treat it as a dream, and let me do what I want, okay?"
The woman's passionate emotions, expressed directly, seemed to dazzle him so much that he could not open his eyes. Li Changxiao was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.