Let’s Squander A Billion First!

Chapter 1410: Chapter 1410: The Powerful Consort from a Military Family (20)

The Grand Tutor never told the original character that she was engaged to someone.

The late Emperor’s Imperial Decree was rushed to the Grand Tutor’s Mansion overnight.

The original character didn’t want to enter the palace, but what could she do?

Resisting the decree was a capital crime.

Perhaps it would implicate the entire Grand Tutor’s Mansion.

Rong Shi was silent for a long while: ”You really didn’t know?”

Chuzheng replied irritably: ”What good would it do me to lie to you.”

When Rong Shi received the message, he was still at the border.

At that time, he was just caught in a dilemma.

This news came, and he only heard an outline, only knowing that the Grand Tutor’s daughter entered the palace to become the Empress.

Rong Shi had actually only seen the Grand Tutor’s daughter a few times back then, she was still a little girl at that time.

The impression of her in his mind had long since blurred.

After returning for half a month, he still hadn’t paid any attention to her.

It was that day when she confronted the Regent Prince.

This vague girl gradually came to life.

”But, the Grand Tutor told me that you entered the palace willingly.”

”Otherwise?” Chuzheng raises her eyebrows at him: ”Resist the decree, implicate the Nine Clans?”

Not to mention the original character didn’t know she was engaged.

Even if she knew, in that situation, to preserve the Grand Tutor’s Mansion, she could only enter the palace.

”...”

Rong Shi thought carefully, the Grand Tutor only said she entered the palace willingly, but didn’t say anything else.

”General Rong, do you hate me?”

The original character suddenly entered the palace, becoming the Empress in one leap.

No matter how you look at it, it seemed like she abandoned him, who didn’t know when he would return, or whether returning meant life or death, as her fiancé.

If Rong Shi was already on the verge of being consumed by darkness at that time.

Regardless of their true relationship, it might become a catalyst, or accumulate into darkness in his heart.

Rong Shi suppressed all emotions, lowered his head in a respectful reply: ”The Empress Dowager is overthinking, I wouldn’t dare.”

Then he returned to being the usual General Rong, measured and poised.

”Look at me.”

”I wouldn’t dare.”

”Rong Shi.”

The girl’s voice fell coldly on his ear, he never knew someone calling his name could make him feel it sounded so good.

Rong Shi’s heart trembled slightly, raising his head slowly.

His gaze broke into Chuzheng’s eyes without any defense, clearly seeing his reflection.

”Do you hate me?”

Rong Shi steadily gazed at her for a while.

The corner of his mouth suddenly twitched, in that instant, indulgent wickedness flowed out.

”So what if I do?”

He doesn’t care about this engagement.

When it was decided, he didn’t object because it was his respected teacher.

Later...

She broke the engagement, entered the palace as the Empress, becoming the revered Empress.

Then again, in a leap, became the Empress Dowager.

Wealth, power, status, all attained in a short time.

”Not much.”

Chuzheng stood up, took a few steps to force Rong Shi.

Rong Shi unconsciously stepped back.

The person in Rong Shi’s pupil enlarged, until they were face to face.

His lips suddenly cooled, followed by unfamiliar softness.

Rong Shi’s eyes widened slightly.

It was nothing more than a dragonfly-like touch.

By the time Rong Shi came to his senses, Chuzheng had already stepped onto the windowsill and flipped out: ”General Rong, remember me well.”

Rong Shi watched as Chuzheng faded into the night.

This felt like a war was about to start, suddenly the opposing general committed suicide and surrendered.

Unexpected.

Shocking and surprising.

-

Rong Shi didn’t sleep all night, just as dawn broke the next day, he went downstairs.

When Chuzheng brought the Young Emperor down, Rong Shi had the breakfast ready.

He kept his eyes downcast, looking no different from usual.

Chuzheng carried on as usual, eating and drinking without a hint of abnormality.

She gave orders with great ease.

”General Rong, aren’t you eating?”

The Young Emperor showed concern for his general.

Rong Shi stood far away: ”This humble servant is not hungry.”

The Young Emperor nodded, lowered his head, and continued eating.

”Mother Empress, where are we going to play today?” The Young Emperor swung his legs excitedly, asking Chuzheng with anticipation.

”Going back.” Still thinking of playing, going back and Eunuch Yang De won’t break your legs!

Far at the Summer Resort, Eunuch Yang De: ”...” he wouldn’t dare.

”Ah...”

The Young Emperor’s voice suddenly stretched.

The Young Emperor pleaded with Chuzheng bitterly: ”Can we not go back?”

Outside is so much fun.

Why go back.

The Summer Resort is just so big, everything looks the same, not fun at all.

”Then you play by yourself, I’m going back.” Chuzheng coldly suggested.

The Young Emperor: ”...”

The Young Emperor thought it over, better forget it.

He has no money.

After breakfast, Su Xue packed things, loading them onto the carriage outside.

The Young Emperor drooped as he climbed onto the carriage.

Chuzheng and Rong Shi stayed behind.

When she passed by Rong Shi, she stuffed an oil paper package into his hand.

Rong Shi was slightly stunned, when he looked up, he saw only the fleeting hem of Chuzheng’s skirt.

Rong Shi opened it to see a few snacks, still warm, packed from the shop.

Rong Shi: ”...”

What’s she trying to do?

Rong Shi felt something was amiss.

-

Chuzheng’s carriage hadn’t traveled far before being blocked by a group of people.

The Young Emperor unceremoniously lifted the curtain to peek outside, speaking excitedly: ”Mother Empress, it’s that person from yesterday.”

Chuzheng sat in the back, eyes closed resting.

Upon hearing, she opened her eyes, lifting the curtain to glance outside.

Over there, Ding Wu with a group in official garb sealed off the whole street.

Such grandeur...

Impressive!

No wonder he’s an official’s son.

Chuzheng felt she should applaud him.

Beside Ding Wu stood a man, who resembled Ding Wu seven to eight parts, likely his father.

Father Ding was quite plump, full of official power.

He stepped forward and politely: ”I heard yesterday, you had a conflict with my son?”

Rong Shi holding the horse, stood firm at the front.

”It wasn’t exactly a conflict.” He responded calmly.

Father Ding discreetly assessed Rong Shi.

This young man, handsome in appearance, extraordinary in demeanor.

The carriage behind him seemed rather ordinary...

After a moment, Father Ding amiably proposed: ”Then it must be a misunderstanding, you all seem new, first time visiting here, right? My son is ignorant, let me apologize, would you all be available for a meal with me?”

Father Ding didn’t seem like he came to make trouble.

The enthusiasm was more like trying to make connections.

Rong Shi’s brows furrowed slightly, calmly rejecting: ”No need.”

If something abnormal occurs, there must be something wrong.

”It’s necessary, it’s necessary.” Father Ding said: ”This ungrateful son of mine, usually doesn’t learn well, if he clashed with you, this meal must be had, otherwise I’d feel too guilty...”

Father Ding’s sincere tone made it hard to find fault.

It really seemed like he was here to apologize because of Ding Wu.

Ding Wu stood behind, head bowed without any expression.

But he wore a sinister smile.

Rong Shi: ”No need, Lord Ding, please move aside.”

Chuzheng lifted the curtain: ”Lord Ding is kindly inviting us, let’s go.”

Rong Shi turned his head, their gazes met in the air.

But soon, Rong Shi broke her gaze: ”Ta... Miss, we’re going back.”

”It won’t take long.”

Just beating someone up, how much time can it take.