Yet he was still stupidly working for the crown prince. And what was his final outcome? He was nothing more than a pawn at others' mercy.
When Mu Fengqie returned to the Minister's Mansion, Jing Xunche had already woken up. Along with him were Lord Shen and Lady Shen. The few of them were sitting around, seemingly discussing something.
"The general should bide his time for now. When Lou Mingkou starts his rebellion, we can wipe him out in one fell swoop. We might even force him to act," Lord Shen said slowly.
Jing Xunche's face showed no emotion. No one could guess what was on his mind. Mu Fengqie waved her hand, signaling Xiaoqing to leave, and then entered the hall.
"I think Lord Shen is absolutely right. Now is when Lou Mingkou is most cautious. It will be when he starts his rebellion that he will be most off - guard. Moreover, our forces are not yet strong enough. We must not act rashly," Mu Fengqie said as she walked in slowly and then sat down.
After hearing this, the impulse in Jing Xunche's heart subsided. Just thinking about the grievances Mu Fengqie had suffered for him made him unable to calm down. He wished he could just kill Lou Mingkou right away.
Lou Mingkou's strength should not be underestimated. Although the military amulet in his hand was not as powerful as Jing Xunche's, he had been secretly recruiting soldiers and hoarding wealth for many years. He had many scattered troops and had embezzled countless amounts of money. He was definitely a much more formidable opponent than Jing Xunche, who had just established the Dark Pavilion.
Lady Shen, being observant, took Lord Shen away, leaving Mu Fengqie and Jing Xunche some private space. Mu Fengqie felt a bit satisfied when she saw the empty bowls and chopsticks on the table.
"Now that you've eaten and rested, how about going out for a stroll? You must be more familiar with the imperial city than I am. Since we're in your territory, don't you want to invite me to take a look around?" Mu Fengqie asked, pouting in an adorable way.
Jing Xunche pinched Mu Fengqie's nose lovingly, and his eyes became even more intense. "You just got back and you want to go out. Is there something out there that attracts you so much? Hmm?"
As he spoke, he slowly moved closer to Mu Fengqie. Finally, he stopped when he was just one centimeter away from her nose. Mu Fengqie felt her heart skip a beat. Even though they had had many intimate moments, she still blushed like a fool at such a close distance.
Seeing the little fox in his arms blushing obediently, Jing Xunche's lips curled up in a charming arc. Then he quickly kissed her. Mu Fengqie was stunned for a moment, and Jing Xunche took the opportunity.
While kissing Mu Fengqie, Jing Xunche carried her to the bed. Mu Fengqie's body stiffened noticeably. Even though they already had a child, it had happened when she was unconscious. She had never experienced such a thing before, so she couldn't help but feel nervous and scared.
Seemingly sensing Mu Fengqie's stiffness, Jing Xunche slowly stopped. He just held her tightly, burying his head in the crook of her neck and greedily breathing in her sweet scent.
Mu Fengqie thought something indescribable was about to happen, but unexpectedly, Jing Xunche stopped suddenly. She said in a trembling voice, "You..."
"Don't move. Just let me hold you for a while. I will never force you if you're not willing. I will always wait for the day when you do it willingly," Jing Xunche closed his eyes, trying his best to suppress the desire in his body.
Mu Fengqie felt a warmth in her heart, and ripples stirred in a certain corner of her heart. He always gave her a sense of security, and she was falling deeper and deeper in love with him.
After a while, their emotions calmed down a bit. Mu Fengqie heard the even breathing on her body. She reached out her hand and gently stroked Jing Xunche's collarbone. She thought the person on her had fallen asleep, so she could enjoy the beauty of her man to her heart's content.
Unexpectedly, a lazy voice came from below her head. "Don't move around. If you do, I'll eat you up!"
Hearing this, Mu Fengqie was startled and quickly withdrew her restless finger, not daring to move anymore.
"If you're not asleep, why are you still holding me?" Mu Fengqie said unhappily as she tried to break free from Jing Xunche's big hand.
Who would have thought that he was so skillful at being a rogue. He directly placed his hand on the softness on her chest. Mu Fengqie was immediately petrified. She was so embarrassed that she just wanted to find a hole to hide in.
Jing Xunche didn't expect that his casual placement would land exactly on the right spot. Then his manhood below his waist stood up again, and even Mu Fengqie felt the hard object pressing against her.
"Let's go. Didn't you want to go out for a stroll?" Jing Xunche suddenly stood up and looked at Mu Fengqie.
If he stayed any longer, he was afraid he really wouldn't be able to control himself. He thought he had extraordinary self - control, but every time he was with this woman, his manhood would act out of control and rebel against him.
Mu Fengqie also got up shyly and followed behind Jing Xunche. The imperial city at night was still full of lights and bustling. There were all kinds of things on the street. Against the backdrop of the moonlight, it looked even more beautiful than during the day.
Jing Xunche held Mu Fengqie's hand and led her all the way to the top of an attic. This was his favorite place since childhood. Whenever he was sad or happy, he would come here to enjoy the scenery.
"Wow! There's such a beautiful place in the imperial city. I never thought the view from up here would be like this. Look, that's the imperial palace, and that should be the Minister's Mansion, right? Jing Xunche, where's your home?"
Mu Fengqie turned around and looked at Jing Xunche with a smile. Jing Xunche also looked at her lovingly, then turned his gaze to the scenery below and pointed with his finger.
That was his home, the place where he had grown up from childhood, and the place full of memories of his father and mother. But now it was sealed off, and he had even caused his father to be stigmatized.
Thinking of this, Jing Xunche frowned, his eyes full of sadness. Mu Fengqie sensed that something was wrong with his mood and apologized as she held his hand.
"I'm sorry. I brought up your sad memories. From now on, I'll be with you. If you never leave me, I'll be with you till death," Mu Fengqie said firmly, looking at him.
The cheesy love words that she, a former home - bound socialite, used to despise, unexpectedly came in handy one day. She admitted that she had fallen in love with Jing Xunche and was willing to share weal and woe with him.
Jing Xunche laughed and stroked her head. The two of them just sat there, looking at the scenery of the imperial city and feeling the cold wind.
They had been out for a while. Mu Fengqie was shivering from the cold wind. She suggested, "It's getting late. Let's go back. I'll come here to enjoy the scenery again when I have time."
"Okay."
Jing Xunche responded and then put his arm around Mu Fengqie's waist. He used his light - footed skills and leaped off the top of the attic. Mu Fengqie was startled by the sudden movement and let out a scream. She even dared not open her eyes.
It wasn't until she felt herself land that Mu Fengqie finally opened her eyes.