Chapter 68 How are you going to thank me?

Chapter 68 How are you going to thank me?

Zheng Chengyan realized his gaffe and quickly lowered his head, but his heart was in turmoil. What kind of big deal could it be that could make the Regent change his schedule?

The night breeze blew through the carriage, bringing a cool breeze, and the atmosphere inside the carriage gradually became subtle and tense.

Su Wanyu was secretly looking forward to Zheng Chengyan's departure, but unexpectedly, a strong hand suddenly reached out and tightly grasped her wrist.

She looked up suddenly and saw Gu Linjun leaning over, wrapping his arms around her waist and easily lifting her up horizontally.

The world seemed to turn upside down in an instant, and when everything returned to calm, she had been carried steadily out of the carriage by him.

The sudden change startled her. She subconsciously grabbed Gu Linjun's arm with her right hand, and her long sharp nails almost embedded in his solid muscles.

Gu Linjun's face remained calm as ever. He held her firmly and walked slowly towards Zheng Chengyan.

On the dim street, the Regent, dragging his wide clothes, held Su Wanyu in his arms, and stood face to face with Zheng Chengyan.

His height advantage is extremely obvious. Compared with Zheng Chengyan, he is taller and more upright.

The moonlight penetrated the thin clouds, and the silvery-white light fell from behind the Regent, blocking out all the light in front of Zheng Chengyan's eyes, like a towering mountain, forcing him to curl up in the shadows.

Su Wanyu, who is usually arrogant, looks so light in the arms of the Regent.

Her cheek was pressed against his collar, and the delicate embroidery edge hurt her, but she remained calm, curled up her body as much as possible, and buried her face deeply in the cloak. The wide black cloak wrapped her tightly, making it difficult to recognize that the person in the regent's arms was the second young lady of the Marquis of Changping.

"Your Highness, this is..." Zheng Chengyan retracted his wandering gaze and asked cautiously.

He had inquired from various sources earlier and learned that the Regent was not interested in women. He never expected that today, his journey would be interrupted because of a woman.

The Regent did not answer, but walked straight past him holding Su Wanyu. As they passed by each other, the breeze brushed his face, bringing a faint scent of pine, which made his heart flutter.

Zheng Chengyan felt mixed emotions, as if he was being crushed by a huge rock and couldn't breathe: "Your Highness..."

"Second Young Master Zheng." The Regent paused slightly and stopped behind him. His deep voice hit Zheng Chengyan's eardrums directly, causing his body to tense up involuntarily.

"You don't seem to be in the right position to ask me that." The Regent tilted his head and said this. Although his tone was light, it was intimidating without anger.

Zheng Chengyan's face changed slightly when he heard this, and he knelt on the ground again, his voice full of fear: "I know I was wrong."

The Regent ignored him and took a step forward, carrying Su Wanyu towards the mansion gate.

And the carriage happened to stop in front of the residence of the eldest princess and the regent.

After the Regent left, Zheng Chengyan stood up, brushed the dust off his clothes, and followed Gu Linjun's back with his eyes. A fierce murderous intent quietly emerged on his originally humble face.

Su Wanyu felt the sharp gaze like a knife behind her. That look was as cruel and ruthless as when he presented her father's head in front of her.

She clenched her hands unconsciously and her breathing became rapid and heavy.

The Regent lowered his head, his eyes fell on her gently, he gently applied force with his broad palms and paused slightly.

Su Wanyu opened her eyes slightly and her breathing stagnated.

The Regent suddenly turned around, his eyes swept across Zheng Chengyan behind him, his eyelids half closed, and the corners of his mouth curled up in a half-smile: "Second Master Zheng."

Zheng Chengyan was caught off guard by this sudden action. He lowered his head in a hurry, not daring to look directly into the Regent's eyes.

"I heard that Madam has superb embroidery skills. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble Madam to come to my house more often in the future to tailor clothes for me and take my measurements." Gu Linjun's tone was flat, but contained a hint of provocation.

Su Wanyu frowned slightly, her fingers tightly grasping his sleeves, looking a little uneasy.

Zheng Chengyan seemed to be shocked by these words. Without thinking about the meaning behind them, he promised repeatedly: "Yes, Your Majesty, I will go home and inform my wife immediately."

The Regent withdrew his contemptuous look, turned around and continued to walk into the palace with Su Wanyu in his arms.

The door slammed shut, isolating Zheng Chengyan from the outside world.

Su Wanyu loosened her tightly grasped sleeves, hurriedly broke free from Gu Linjun's embrace, bowed her head and saluted: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

The Regent put his hands behind his back and looked at her deeply: "You don't blame me?"

His action just now was undoubtedly a gamble. If he was not careful, the reputation of both of them would be damaged.

But she knew his intention clearly. Once the news that the Regent failed to go to Jiangzhou tonight was leaked, it would inevitably arouse the suspicion of King Liang.

And her act of riding a horse alone to intercept would be discovered sooner or later.

Gu Linjun's actions could confuse people and make them think that she was the favorite concubine in the Regent's Palace, the woman who stopped her lover because she was reluctant to let him leave.

The one who stopped the Regent today was just a favorite concubine of the palace.

As for why he was stopped, it was just the common drama of a concubine who loved him so much and didn't want her lover to travel far away.

Ultimately, he was protecting her in his own way.

Su Wanyu was clear-headed and knew how to be grateful. She answered seriously, "How can I complain when your Majesty helps me?"

"Then how do you plan to thank me?" The Regent's voice sounded leisurely, breaking the brief silence.

There was a hint of amusement in his deep eyes, as if he was looking forward to the next answer.

Su Wanyu was a little bit at a loss for what to do by this sudden turn of events, and a hint of surprise flashed across her delicate brows.

However, she was a woman who had seen many big occasions, so she quickly adjusted her mood, bowed again, and said in a gentle but dignified voice: "Your Highness, please tell me what kind of thank-you gift you want."

The Regent was silent for a moment, his eyes wandering around, finally landing on the osmanthus tree in the courtyard that was in full bloom.

The moonlight was as bright as water, and its clear glow shone on his body, adding a touch of otherworldly temperament to him.

He slowly stretched out his hand, plucked a newly blossoming golden osmanthus from the branch, and gazed down at the bright gold in his hand.

The night wind was cool and blowing gently, and the moonlight was like water, filling the entire courtyard.

The Regent's clothes were slightly damp from the night dew, but it did not diminish his innate elegance at all, as if the person who had asked the seemingly casual question just now was not him.

The fragrance of flowers was intoxicating. Su Wanyu took a deep breath, and the tension and embarrassment in her heart gradually dissipated at this moment.

She looked at the golden osmanthus in the regent's hand, and a hint of imperceptible tenderness flashed in her eyes.

Soon, the Regent took out an exquisitely carved topaz osmanthus from his sleeve and gently inserted it into Su Wanyu's hair.

"No need to thank me. The flowers in my house are indeed lush. If you are free, come and help me trim them. It will also relieve me of some of my worries." There was a sincerity in his words that made it hard to refuse.

The flowers and trees in the Princess's Mansion were so valuable that there was no need for her to do it herself. The Regent's words were just an excuse to invite her to visit often, and it was also a great opportunity to get closer to them.