She glanced at Tang Youyou and slapped the water cup on the table crossly. "What are you still standing there for? Get out of here quickly."
Seeing the woman get angry all of a sudden, Tang Youyou left in a hurry. But just as she looked back, she clearly saw the woman pouring something into the water cup.
Then, she heard the woman say tenderly, "Your Majesty, I've poured you some hot water. Please drink some before you go to sleep."
Hearing this, Rong Xun pushed the woman's hand away tentatively. "I'm not thirsty. Just put it down."
But at this moment, Wen Ruxue refused to put the cup down no matter what. She kept persuading him, "Your Majesty, you're still weak. You'd better drink some."
Wen Ruxue's constant urging only made Rong Xun more vigilant. He took a symbolic sip and then lay back on the bed.
Seeing Rong Xun lie down, Wen Ruxue didn't stay any longer. But as soon as she left, Rong Xun immediately sat up and spat what was in his mouth into the cup.
Tang Youyou, who had been waiting outside, came back again. She glanced at the man on the bed casually and coughed twice softly.
Hearing the sound, Rong Xun immediately sat up. "You'er, you're here!"
Hearing this, Tang Youyou smiled and said, "Now, you should know who wants to harm you, right?"
Rong Xun of course knew what Tang Youyou meant. Tang Youyou looked at the cup on the table beside. Looking at the clear water in the cup, she frowned.
Then, she took out a small jar from her bosom and poured the powder in the jar into the cup. Immediately, red stuff started to appear in the cup.
Seeing this, Rong Xun asked in surprise, "You'er, what's this?"
Tang Youyou squinted her eyes and said coldly, "This is the love spell that girl put in your drink just now. You don't seem to realize it, but Your Majesty's charm is still as great as ever."
The irony in her words was obvious. Rong Xun felt rather annoyed. He never thought that the people around him would have the ability to cast a love spell. They really went to great lengths for him.
And Tang Youyou's reaction was full of contempt. It seemed that regarding Wen Ruxue's matter, she just thought this woman was just one of Rong Xun's unwanted love affairs. Serves him right!
Rong Xun smiled helplessly. "Don't make fun of me. Since this woman has gone so far, I don't think there's any need for me to keep her around."
Hearing Rong Xun's words, Tang Youyou shook her head. "There's no need. This unwanted love affair can still be useful. After all, she has an adoptive father from the Western Regions. If we make good use of him, maybe..."
Rong Xun of course understood the implication in her words. This was indeed a good plan.
"As you wish," Rong Xun replied.
The next day, the morning sun was shining brightly. Wen Ruxue came to Rong Xun's tent early in the morning. Seeing that Rong Xun was already awake, she walked towards him gracefully and slowly.
"Your Majesty, how do you feel today? Do you feel any discomfort in your body?"
After she finished speaking, Rong Xun showed a gentle smile and said, "My body has recovered well, of course. Why did you come so early, Concubine Wen? Don't you want to rest a bit longer?"
Hearing this, Wen Ruxue felt relieved at once. Even the hand that she had been clutching tightly loosened.
It seemed that the love spell she had cast on Rong Xun yesterday had worked. Seeing that the man in front of her was still as considerate as ever, Wen Ruxue started to act coquettishly.
"Your Majesty, I've been busy taking care of you these days. You must reward me well. My eyes are all red from staying up late for Your Majesty."
As she was speaking, she started to cry. Seeing her tearful face, Su Ningde, who was standing beside with his head down, blushed.
Maybe she noticed Su Ningde's presence. Wen Ruxue turned to look at him. Her eyes were full of warnings. And Su Ningde quickly understood and left quietly with his head down.
Rong Xun led Wen Ruxue to sit on the edge of the bed. He ordered someone to bring some pastries. Then he picked up a piece considerately and handed it to Wen Ruxue.
"Try this pastry. I asked someone to buy it early this morning. People here on the border don't pay much attention to food. When we get back to the palace, I'll ask someone to send you some food from the imperial kitchen."
Hearing Rong Xun's considerate words, Wen Ruxue was momentarily distracted. She even began to wonder if her love spell was really that powerful. Although she had cast a love spell on Rong Xun before, it only made him forget Tang Youyou.
But this time, it even made him fall in love with her.
This was undoubtedly an unexpected good thing for her.
Wen Ruxue smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I knew that Your Majesty only cares about me. But the Empress disappeared from the palace not long ago. The harem can't be without a master. So, while Your Majesty is still outside the palace, please think about it carefully."
Wen Ruxue didn't mention herself directly in her words, but every word was hinting at herself. She clearly wanted to tell Rong Xun that the position of the Empress was non - other than hers.
But he still had to play along with this act.
At this moment, Tang Youyou was outside the tent, quietly listening to their conversation.
Rong Xun took the opportunity of Wen Ruxue's topic to put forward his real intention. "In that case, we still need a notary. Since your parents are not here, we need someone who can make decisions for you as a witness."
Rong Xun's words were very clear. And Wen Ruxue was very cooperative. She immediately said, "In the Western Regions, I have an adoptive father. He has taken care of me for many years. I've long regarded him as my own father. So, if Your Majesty is in a hurry, I can send someone to invite him here."
Seeing that Wen Ruxue had taken the bait, Rong Xun nodded. "In that case, I'll have to trouble Concubine Wen. We'll make a decision after your adoptive father comes back."
Hearing Rong Xun's answer, Wen Ruxue nodded repeatedly. Ignoring Rong Xun behind her, she got up excitedly, bowed, and then left in a hurry.
At this moment, Rong Xun no longer had the gentleness and smile on his face. His face was full of killing intent. This time, he was going to let Wen Ruxue taste what it was like to mess with someone she shouldn't have.
He remembered every single thing that had happened before and would surely pay her back one by one, without the slightest difference!
Wen Ruxue, who had just left Rong Xun's tent, quickly came to her own tent. She scribbled a few lines, stating her reason, and then sent the message by carrier pigeon.
It was only three days later that a group of people came. They were all wearing the traditional clothes of the Western Regions. Without even looking closely, it was obvious that the person coming was Artum, who had been invited by Wen Ruxue.
Today, Artum was dressed in his finest. When he came to the border of the Ming Dynasty, he looked extremely arrogant.
The border guards looked at him curiously and started to question him.