Chapter 148 - 148: Always Yours

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

In an inn.

Wan Zhilin brushed the teacups on the table to the ground again. “Trash! Trash!! A bunch of trash!!!”

“None of the 500 Class A assassins who were painstakingly nurtured came back alive.”

“Did they encounter the god of death? There are so many assassins, but they can’t even kill six or seven people!”

“Is it so difficult to kill Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong? Failing time and time again? What are you guys doing?”

“Not only did you embarrass me, but you also made me lose so many crossbows. Don’t you know how much effort it takes to make crossbows?”

Wan Zhilin vented the anger in his heart by roaring. Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong had already become his psychological trauma.

This time, the subordinate who reported the news to him fell to the ground. He did not know why Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong were so difficult to kill either.

After Wan Zhilin vented his anger, he sat on the chair dejectedly like a deflated ball.

He had lost so miserably. How was he going to explain himself when he returned?

After a long time, the subordinate, who was still kneeling, felt numb in his feet. He asked carefully, “Master, what should we do now?”

After thinking about it, Wan Zhilin suddenly pulled himself together. “The drought is still going on. We still have a chance.”

He stared at his subordinate sternly and instructed, “Quicken the spread of the rumor. It’s best if it incurs the anger of the people. Some people in the city have already lost their lives because of the lack of water. Go and instigate them to cause chaos.”

The subordinate replied, “Yes, Master.”

Wan Zhilin threatened in a deep voice, “If you fail this time, end your life. 1 don’t want to see you ever again.”

“Yes.”

Imperial Palace.

At night, the moon hung high in the sky, emitting a bright and cold light.

In the room, the window was wide open. The clear light entered the room through the window and hit a bright yellow figure. He was slender and dignified.

He placed his hands behind his back and quietly looked at the crabapple tree outside the window.

Half of his handsome face was hidden in the shadows, making him look gloomy.

A figure landed behind him and knelt on one knee. Awed by the other party’s dignity, the figure lowered his head and handed over a letter with both hands. “Your Majesty, a secret letter.”

The Emperor turned slightly, took the letter, and quickly flipped through it.

As he read the letter, his expression became unfathomable. It was very complicated, revealing both happiness and worry.

He looked up at the bright moon in the sky. After a long time, he took a deep breath and finally made up his mind. “No matter how bad it is, it can’t be worse than this!”

The next day, when the Emperor went to court, he ordered that he would go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple three days later to pray for the people. All the officials were asked to accompany him, and the people could also follow.

Following the order, the officials of the Ministry of Rites quickly started preparing.

In the suburbs of the capital..

Shen Yufeng returned to the military camp.

Yuan Hongjun entered the capital alone.

In the bamboo forest, beside the bamboo, Chu Qingzhi snapped her fingers at Tang Jinghong. Then, Tang Jinghong changed appearance.

He looked very ordinary, the kind that no one would take a second look at if he was thrown into a crowd. Even his aura had become very ordinary.

Chu Qingzhi took out a mirror from her bag. “Jinghong, what do you think?”

Tang Jinghong looked at himself in the mirror, his eyes filled with surprises. “Qingzhi, your power can even change a person’s appearance?”

Chu Qingzhi tidied Tang Jinghong’s hair and looked at the unfamiliar face. She felt quite awkward. “This is a camouflage, not a real change.”

Tang Jinghong asked curiously, “What appearance will you change into?”

Chu Qingzhi spun around and became a young married woman. She was dressed in gray and was also very ordinary. “How about we pretend to be husband and wife?”

The matter of asking for rain was too big. She could not afford to make any mistakes. Otherwise, she would be in endless trouble.

These words undoubtedly tugged at Tang Jinghong’s heartstrings again. His ears turned red.

He looked intently at Chu Qingzhi. “In the future, we’ll be an ordinary couple.”

Chu Qingzhi’s peach pink lips curled up slightly. “When the time comes, we’ll hide our identities and go traveling around the world.”

Tang Jinghong’s eyes were filled with gentleness. “Okay.”

Their wish was simple, but in the end, neither of them fulfilled this simple wish.

Then, the two of them buried everything that could reveal their identities beside the bamboo. They spread thick bamboo leaves on top of it to cover it.

Then, the two of them entered the capital.

The prosperity of the capital exceeded Chu Qingzhi’s imagination. The wide street was filled with passers-by, and the rows of houses and buildings stretched out as far as the eye could see.

The ancient cities always gave off a strong sense of history. Every brick and tile had its ancient charm.

Tang Jinghong brought Chu Qingzhi to the best restaurant in the capital and asked for the best private room. No matter what, Qingzhi had suffered so much with him. He had to let her have a good meal first. “Qingzhi, order whatever you want.”

Chu Qingzhi didn’t stand on ceremony and ordered five dishes.

While waiting for the dishes to be served, Tang Jinghong poured tea for Chu Qingzhi. “If it’s not enough, you can order more. It’s on me.”

Chu Qingzhi felt like she was being doted on. She smiled and said, “Okay.”

The dishes in the restaurant did not disappoint Chu Qingzhi. Every dish was delicious. “Jinghong, do you often come here to eat?”

Tang Jinghong said honestly, “No, I’ve been staying in the military camp and eating military food. I only return to the capital for debriefing. Sometimes, I’ll accompany Lord Zhao here for dinner.”

Chu Qingzhi was a little surprised that Jinghong could be friends with a lord. “Who is Lord Zhao?”

Tang Jinghong told the truth. “Lord Zhao is the younger brother of the current emperor. I’m friends with him and will drink with him sometimes.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “You have a wide connection.”

Tang Jinghong said, “Actually, 1 don’t have many friends. Qingzhi, if you’re willing, 1 want to introduce you to a few good brothers of mine.”

“Jinghong, I also want to meet your friends, but not this time. We can’t let anyone know that we’ve returned to the capital.”

“Then we’ll treat them to a meal the next time we return to the capital.”

“Okay.”

After eating a few mouthfuls of rice, Chu Qingzhi suddenly turned to look at

Tang Jinghong. “I want to ask you a question.”

Tang Jinghong picked up some food for Chu Qingzhi. “What question?”

Chu Qingzhi smiled evilly and asked in a teasing tone, “Are there many girls in the capital who have a crush on you?”

Tang Jinghong’s heart skipped a beat and he shook his head. “I don’t know.”

Chu Qingzhi supported her chin with one hand and looked at Tang Jinghong. Only when the latter blushed did she say, “You’re so outstanding. 1 think there must be a lot of them.”

She paused for a second before continuing, “But none of them are as lucky as me. You’re mine.”

Tang Jinghong’s voice was deep. “I’ll always be yours..”