531 Increase his bitterness
Jingfei placed the tray on the table and looked around for Xu Zifan. She turned left and saw him coming out of the dressing room with his hair loose. The upper robe knot was also loose and they both looked at each other for a few seconds before Jingfei turned away.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âI brought hot tea for you. Why didnât you take an umbrella when you knew that rain could fall anytime?â She asked and placed the teapot and teacups on the table.
âI forgot the umbrella at my workplace,â Xu Zifan said while trying to tie the loose knot on his robe.
Jingfei turned to him and walked up to him. She held the knot and said, âLet me do it.â She tied the knot on his robe and raised her head.
âCome and have a hot tea,â Jingfei said and turned to go when Xu Zifan grasped her wrist. She glanced at him with inquisitiveness.
Xu Zifan shook his head and took a step toward her. He leaned down and kissed her lips, startling her. âWe should frequently kiss...â he said and gulped. He was quite shy around the women. After the kiss from that night, he turned a little confident.
Jingfei smiled to hear him. âWhy do you look scared then?â She asked.
âDo I look scared?â Xu Zifan questioned.
âYes. Look at your face,â She said while kept smiling. She tiptoed and kissed him back on the lips before taking him toward the table.
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She poured the tea into a teacup. âHow was the work? Did you have fun on your second day?â She inquired.
âThere is huge work to do. Higher-ups kept the work pending. Petty matters arenât looked into. So, I looked into them. It was fun finding so many people still file petitions to seek justice,â Xu Zifan explained to her and picked up the teacup to take a sip.
âI was never bothered about such things before. But now, when I go out, meet people and talk to them, I realize that running a kingdom is difficult,â Jingfei said.
âIt is indeed difficult,â Xu Zifan answered.
âI heard that Jianjun is back with his power. Did he come to you? He didnât threaten you, right?â She asked.
âHe has returned. He came to see me yesterday, but Prince Lóng Wei has warned him. Jianjun is still angry with the fact that I married you,â Xu Zifan stated.
âIt must be difficult for you. I made you stuck. Forgive me,â Jingfei said while feeling guilty.
âYou donât need to apologize. You didnât make me stuck either nor it is difficult for me,â Xu Zifan said and sipped more tea. Jingfei also drank the tea before it could turn cold.
âI think I will talk to my father regarding this. Before Jianjun can become a threat to us, he must be removed,â Jingfei suggested to him.
âIt will increase his bitterness toward us. Donât do this. It is now a matter between Jianjun and me. He only wants to trouble me, which will not last longer,â Xu Zifan asserted and asked her to finish the tea.
He picked up the teapot and filled their cups again. âThe tea is more delicious because of your love,â He complimented Jingfei, who smiled to hear him.
âI love making tea for you,â Jingfei said and brought the teacup closer to her mouth.
Xu Zifanâs heart fluttered to hear her. He continued to drink the tea with her and enjoyed his personal time with her.
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Lóng Wei put on the overcoat and turned to look at Chang Shi. âThank you for treating me well. I should take my leave,â Lóng Wei said.
âShould I accompany the Sixth Prince?â Chang Shi asked while getting worried.
Lóng Wei shook his head. âI will have a short conversation with Li Zixuan,â he stated. Chang Shi saw him out and watched Lóng Wei leaving in a horse.
Lóng Wei stopped outside the Li Residence and walked in. He asked the first servant he saw to inform Li Zixuan that he wanted to see him.
The servant complied with the Princeâs order and first took him to the guest room. Lóng Wei didnât have to wait long for Li Zixuan, who entered the room with a proud face.
âPrince Lóng Wei isnât welcomed in my house,â Li Zixuan remarked as he settled on the broad chair opposite Lóng Wei.
âI didnât either want to come here,â Lóng Wei said, âbut it was necessary.â
âWhy? Is the Sixth Prince scared to find that he could be thrown out of the governorâs position soon?â Li Zixuan inquired.
âYou should not forget that I donât fear people like you. I am here to tell you to make a decision,â Lóng Wei said.
âYour unworthy son may do something stupid to change the future of the Li family. Why donât you try to stop it?â Lóng Wei asked.
Li Zixuan frowned to hear those words. âWhat does Prince Lóng Wei want to say?â He questioned as he was confused.
âMeet me tomorrow evening at...â Lóng Wei paused and then named a place in a lower voice. âIf you do not want the Li familyâs downfall because of your dear son. I wonât tell Father in the morning if you give me an answer now,â he stated. Lóng Wei had to use Jianjun to bring Zixuan out of his safe territory to kill him.
âAlso, donât tell anyone about this. I may back off from my plan to help you,â Lóng Wei affirmed.
âPrince Lóng Wei cannot threaten me,â Li Zixuan didnât agree to meet him tomorrow evening.
âDonât you want to remain as the Minister?â Lóng Wei asked. âDonât be a petty father and family head,â He stated and stood up.
âI will come, Your Highness,â Li Zixuan said.
âI am glad that you decided to save your family,â Lóng Wei stated. âDonât try to fool me, Li Zixuan. I will not spare you if you do,â he threatened Li Zixuan before leaving the guest room.