kingnovel Chapter 39 He is back too
Chapter 39 He is back too
Chapter 39 He is back too
Mu Rong knew from the beginning that Xu Rongrong carried the memories of her past life.
On the night of the Qixi Festival banquet, he knew it when Mu Ai handed him the note in front of the palace gate.
Because the note clearly stated that Xu Rongrong was ordering Luo Shu to inquire about the courtyard on Luming Street.
Mu Rong knew that the now deserted Luming Street would become the focus of the entire capital by the end of this year because of the third prince's trade policy.
Anyone who could foresee this would be the same as him.
When he took the note, his hands were shaking uncontrollably.
God knows how much he wanted to rush to her side at that moment and tell her everything. Tell her how much he missed her.
Tell her that in the twenty years since she left and he lived alone, there has not been a single moment that he did not regret it.
He regretted not letting her understand his feelings when she was still alive.
He told her that she was the only woman in his life. After he was promoted to the rank of General of the State and given the title of Duke, the first thing he did was to ask for an imperial decree to posthumously confer her the title of First Rank Consort, so that she could enjoy the honors of the imperial court.
Tell her that since his rebirth, he has been waiting for the moment to marry her again.
However, when he met her indifferent eyes, his boiling blood instantly cooled down.
He seemed to be back to that moment again, when she fell into his arms, covered in blood, and said to him word by word: "We shall never see each other again in this life or death."
He hesitated, he didn't dare tell her the truth, because he was afraid that once he did, there would be no turning back between them.
So, he shamelessly said that he fell in love with her at first sight, he knew she wouldn't believe it. But it didn't matter, she had no reason to say such a decisive word to him, after all, to her, her rebirth was also a secret.
But... he was anxious. He wanted to marry her home quickly, hold her in his arms, and keep her by his side.
He also couldn't control his longing for her. The brief kiss not only failed to ease his mood, but also annoyed her.
But... he also really liked the way she looked when she was angry.
He used his power to expose her, but she was not ignorant.
The ending of Changxing Marquis Mansion was very different from that in the previous life, which indeed aroused her suspicion.
Hence the temptation tonight.
When he opened the wing and saw the familiar goose yellow dress, his heart surged uncontrollably, because that was exactly the look he was familiar with in his previous life.
She once hid behind the bushes to peek at him, but when he discovered her, she rushed into the flowers in a panic. A cluster of flowers fell on her head and neck, forming a sharp contrast with her goose yellow dress.
She also once smiled and flattered those vulgar and frivolous cooks in the kitchen, just to get them to teach her how to cook his favorite dishes, and then secretly send them to his dining table, not noticing that he was looking at her from afar, looking at the burn scars on the back of her hands.
She once rushed into his room in tears on a rainy night, begging him to rescue her maid. Her clothes, soaked by the rain, were wrapped tightly around her body. She was shivering from the cold, shaking his already troubled heartstrings.
In his increasingly blurred memories of his past life, her appearance became clearer and clearer.
He had been prepared for this invitation. He had expected her to accuse him of his previous frivolity, and he had also expected her to call off the engagement. He had prepared for all the scenarios, but when the cloud flower cake was served, he still nearly lost control. He used his inner strength to suppress the surging emotions in his heart, making himself appear normal.
Even though Yunhua Cake is a specialty of Fanlou and is indispensable for banquets held here, he knew that her arrangement was a test of him.
In his previous life, in the 22nd year of Jingyuan, he was ordered by the emperor to quell the rebellion of the third prince Wu Tianxiao. They were lifelong friends, but became enemies when they met again.
He led his troops to besiege the city for two months. Wu Tianxiao finally surrendered, and he led his troops into Chuyang City.
Wu Tianxiao took off his weapons and went into the Chuyang government office alone, carrying the Yunhua Cake.
He remembered that day when Wu Tianxiao smiled and said, "Brother Rong, you once said that my cooking skills were better than Fan Lou's, but after today, I'm afraid no one will make you this sweet but not greasy snack anymore."
As he said this, Wu Tianxiao's eyes welled up with tears as he picked up the Yunhua Cake and handed it over. But the next moment, a cold arrow shot out from the darkness and hit him right between the eyebrows. Wu Tianxiao's eyes widened, and he died with his eyes wide open...
The blood splattered on the snow-white cloud flower cake, making him dizzy and vomiting.
The man who committed the murder was beheaded on the spot by Mu Ai.
From then on, every time he saw Yunhua Cake, he would think of the scene in Chuyang City, which made him vomit uncontrollably.
Later, everyone around him knew that his taste had changed, but only Mu Ai knew the real reason.
But today, in front of Xu Rongrong, he ate the Yunhua Cake bite by bite without changing his expression.
It took all my internal strength to suppress the unforgettable feeling of vomiting.
But, this is not the end.
When Duan Yunchao's voice appeared, he realized how smart the girl in front of him was.
She had actually found the traitor he hated so deeply. He only needed to take a second look to know that this person was Duan Yunchao, the strategist who had spread rumors and induced Wu Tianxiao to rebel in his previous life.
He clenched his hands into fists under the table, his palms tingling and numb from the force.
So, he lowered his head and calmly removed the lotus seeds and fish bones for her, just to hide the almost unconcealable sadness.
He knew that the more she tested him, the more he couldn't reveal any flaws. He didn't want to ruin his current life after ruining his previous one.
Sure enough, after the wine delivery man Duan Yunchao left, she felt relaxed, her eyes and brows opened, and she even felt a little drunk.
He missed that lingering moment very much, but he also knew that he had reached his limit.
Although I was reluctant, I still had to persuade her to leave.
After making sure that she had gone far away and would not come back, he finally couldn't hold it anymore.
After an incense stick of time, he finally relaxed. After regulating his internal breath and standing up again, he was once again the calm, reserved, and unperturbed Weiyuan Hou.
He opened the door with a serious expression.
Mu Ai knew it at a glance and stepped forward to ask, "Master, what are your instructions?"
Mu Rong said solemnly, "Go check the background of that private wine waiter who just delivered wine to Fanlou."
After saying that, he added, "You must go there in person and don't let anyone find out."
"Yes!"
Fanlou was bustling with activity at the moment, but Mu Rong did not feel at ease at all.
He didn't know how much the girl, who was very different from her previous life, believed after testing him today. Perhaps... he needed to use a powerful move to make her stop doubting.