Transmigrating to a Female-Dominated World: Handsome Men Keep Chasing After Me

Chapter 49

Nalan Fengxing remained silent. How could she not know the pros and cons?

"Even if it's going to the Northern Cold Peak Region, it shouldn't be you who goes."

"Then who should go? I am Rong Hengyu's rightful wife, and he is my lawfully wedded husband. Who else can go besides me? Only me, and only me can go."

Nalan Jingwen looked at her, his eyes dark and deep, his expression serious and solemn, his words leaving no room for negotiation.

Nalan Fengxing was stunned for a moment, looking at the royal sister in front of her who was somewhat unfamiliar to her. In the flickering candlelight, she could hardly see her clearly.

Nalan Jingwen softened his voice, "Prime Minister Rong has always been dissatisfied with me. If we can rescue Rong Hengyu this time, she may change her opinion of me. The estrangement between you and her because of me may also disappear, and the Rong family will be more loyal to you."

As an emperor, Nalan Fengxing had to weigh the pros and cons before making any decisions or actions. Since it concerned the world, his power, and his own throne, he clearly hesitated when she spoke.

No emperor wants his subjects to become disloyal, let alone a powerful and influential family like the Rong family.

Nalan Jingwen added fuel to the fire once again.

"Your Majesty, you should also think about yourself."

The air seemed to freeze for a moment. Neither of them spoke, only the flickering candlelight and their breathing could be heard. Nalan Jingwen simply stared at her without uttering a word. If Nalan Fengxing were a qualified emperor, she would certainly agree.

After an unknown amount of time, a low sigh echoed in the air, and Nalan Fengxing looked up at her.

"I promise you, but you have to promise me one thing too."

"what?"

"Come back alive."

Nalan Fengxing stared intently at her with a serious expression.

Nalan Jing felt as if something was stuck in his throat, and he opened his mouth.

"..."

"it is good."

Nalan Fengxing then dropped his serious expression and smiled.

"Let's go, I'll take you to get Ruan Lingyu."

As she led Nalan Jingwen out of the Imperial Study, a nanny immediately came to greet them. She recognized her as Nalan Fengxing's personal nanny, a trusted confidante and an old servant in the palace. She had met her once when they entered the Imperial Study earlier.

"Your Majesty, why have you come out?"

Nalan Fengxing waved his sleeve, "No need to follow me. I'll have some time alone with the Prince Xian."

Nalan Jingwen also gave Cheng He a look, and the latter immediately understood and stopped following.

Nalan Fengxing led her to his palace. Nalan Jingwen glanced around, his expression unchanged.

Ruan Lingyu was placed in the emperor's bedroom?

As she was pondering, she saw Nalan Fengxing come to a painting by the couch, lift the painting, take out a loose stone, and find a mechanism inside. He pressed it, and a groove appeared on the cabinet on the right, from which a porcelain vase rose.

Nalan Feng walked over, turned the vase, and a resounding sound came from behind him. Nalan Jing looked over and saw that a door had appeared where there had been nothing before; it was a secret passage.

The secret passage to the emperor's bedroom was not something a mere subject like her could know. Yet, judging from Nalan Fengxing's blatant actions and his lack of attempt to avoid her, did he truly trust her so much?

Nalan Fengxing led her inside, saying, "This is a secret passage known only to every emperor."

"Why did you let me know, my elder sister?"

She smiled and said softly, "You're not an outsider, so what if you find out? Besides, I trust you. Even if you did find out, you wouldn't do anything, right?"

Nalan Jingwen looked at the stone steps beneath her feet, and the torches on the stone walls lit up one by one with each step they took.

"Ah."

Soon, they arrived at a stone gate. Nalan Fengxing turned on the switch, and the stone gate opened, revealing the entire interior. The interior was extremely large, as big as two imperial palaces. The shelves on the walls were filled with rare and dazzling treasures, each worth a fortune, or even a city.

"Look, is there anything you like? Your elder sister will give it all to you."

Nalan Jingwen was not interested in these things. Although they were precious, they were of little use to her. She just glanced at them and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but I am really uncouth. Giving these to me would be a waste. You should keep them with Your Highness."

Nalan Fengxing glanced at her with some surprise, but didn't force her. He walked to the center, where Nalan had set up a display stand with a box on it. The box was decorated with colorful pearls and gemstones, and it was extremely beautiful.

But the main character isn't it; it's what's inside it.

Open the box to reveal the neatly arranged Ruan Lingyu inside.

It is light blue all over, with a bright red spot in the very center. Its shape is a bit strange, and it has not been polished. It is about half the size of a palm.

Nalan Fengxing picked it up and handed it to her. She took it carefully and felt its warmth against her skin. It was quite magical.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Without any hesitation, she tucked it into her bosom. In that instant, she felt her entire body enveloped in a warm embrace, feeling no chill at all; it was very comfortable.

"There's no need for thanks between us; just remember what you promised me."

Nalan Jing responded with a sound of agreement.

"If you really can't find it, don't force it. Life is more important. If you do find it and heal Rong Hengyu, then treat him well."

"I know."

Nalan Fengxing glared at her.

"You too, you married her and then abandoned her, leaving me with a mess and running away. Since you married her, you have to take responsibility for her, understand?"

Nalan Jingwen nodded in agreement and said, "It was my fault for disregarding the overall situation and troubling my elder sister to clean up those messes. I was ignorant and will not do it again."

"I have returned this time because I want to protect this country for my elder sister and live a good life with Hengyu."

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere fell silent for a moment. Nalan Jingwen looked up at her, somewhat puzzled, and saw Nalan Fengxing staring at her with an inscrutable expression. He then quickly smiled.

"Alright, alright, I'm very happy that you have this intention. However, you are my royal sister, and I hope you can be happy. You can leave everything else to me."

Nalan Jingwen remained silent, and it was unclear what he meant.

Seeing this, Nalan Fengxing didn't say anything more, but patted her shoulder and said, "Let's go. It's getting late. You've only just returned to the capital. It was my oversight to let you enter the palace so late. Your elder sister just really wanted to see you. You won't blame your elder sister, will you?"

"will not."

Even if Nalan Fengxing didn't summon her to the palace, she would still go there on her own initiative.

After the two left the palace, Nalan Jingwen stopped and bowed.

"Your Majesty, please rest. I'll be heading back to my residence now."

"Stay in the palace tonight. I have people cleaning your old palace every day."

Nalan Jingwen shook his head, "Hengyu can't be left alone now. I have to go back and watch over him. Besides, I have to go back tonight to prepare for our trip. We'll set off early tomorrow morning."

Nalan Fengxing's eyes flickered slightly, then he said, "So rushed?"

"Yes, Hengyu's injury can't be delayed any longer."

"Alright, you can go now. You've really grown up, now you know how to care for and look after your husband."

Nalan Jingwen remained noncommittal, bowed again, and turned to leave.

Taking care of her was an excuse; packing her luggage was the real purpose.