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

Chapter 243

Nalan Jingwen glanced at her indifferently and said casually, "Tell my elder sister that I know."

Before Chen Mama could say anything more, Nalan Jingwen turned and left, her smile freezing on her face. Seeing this, Rong Hengyu composed himself and said gently, "Thank you for your hard work, Chen Mama. The Prince is concerned about the disaster victims, so please forgive him."

Granny Chen was a favorite of the Empress, and everyone treated her with utmost respect. Naturally, she was somewhat impatient to be treated like this. However, having spent so much time by the Empress's side, she was adept at reading people. Since Rong Hengyu had given her a way out, she naturally wouldn't be ungrateful and offend Rong Hengyu, especially since this person before her...

As if remembering something, Granny Chen pursed her lips, put aside her other thoughts, and bowed respectfully to Rong Hengyu.

"Your Highness's concern for the people is a blessing to Fengtian. This old servant will report to His Majesty the truth."

Rong Hengyu looked at her with his phoenix eyes, which were deep and dark. He nodded as if satisfied, and turned to Hongyun, saying, "See Chen Mama off."

"Yes."

Granny Chen said no more and left with her people.

Rong Hengyu withdrew his gaze and headed in the direction Nalan Jingwen had left.

It was still early, and Cheng He was taking inventory, while Nalan Jingwen stood by the lake, hands behind his back, gazing at the lake surface that occasionally rippled, lost in thought.

A pale golden figure stood beside her, following her gaze to the lake. In this season, only withered lotus leaves stood in the lake, reflecting their sparse and desolate shadows.

"Has Your Highness made up your mind?"

His voice was calm and gentle, as always, which put people at ease.

This disaster relief effort was also a publicity stunt by Nalan Fengxing for her. If it succeeds, all will be well; but if it fails…

Moreover, so many people wanted Nalan Jingwen to die on the way to disaster relief.

Nalan Jingwen did not turn around, his expression indifferent.

When was your birthday?

She asked this question out of the blue.

Rong Hengyu was slightly taken aback, turned his head to look at her beautiful profile, paused for a moment, and then said truthfully, "The seventh day of the third month."

It was a pretty good day.

"I will try my best to return and celebrate your birthday with you."

Rong Hengyu was surprised by her words. A look of astonishment crossed his jade-like face, but then a smile appeared in his eyes. He gently took Nalan Jingwen's hand and said softly, "Your Highness need not rush back for my sake. If this delays important matters, it will be a loss."

Perhaps because Rong Hengyu came from a prestigious family, he always spoke slowly and deliberately, yet he was impossible to ignore, and he also made people feel inexplicably at ease.

"You'll have to take care of things in the household."

Rong Hengyu tightened his grip on Nalan Jingwen's hand, his smile unwavering. "Your subject understands."

By now, news of Nalan Jingwen's disaster relief efforts should have spread throughout the capital. All factions are eyeing the Prince Xian's residence, waiting for Nalan Jingwen to make a mistake. The Fengtian royal family now only has this one heir left. If something happens to Nalan Jingwen, Fengtian will be within their grasp. The Prince Xian's residence is also a crucial breakthrough point, coveted by all factions.

As the consort of the virtuous prince, Rong Hengyu should have been the one to support the virtuous prince's mansion while Nalan Jingwen was away. Moreover, as the eldest son of the Rong family, his importance was self-evident. The name of the Rong family alone was enough to deter those who were secretly plotting against him.

As long as he is there, the Prince Xian's residence will be safe.

Therefore, Nalan Jingwen asked him to work harder, meaning to guard the Prince Xian's residence and wait for her to return.

Moreover, Liu Qishan and the others were also in the Prince Xian's residence, so she was naturally worried and hoped that Rong Hengyu could take good care of them.

As compensation, she would try her best to rush back to celebrate his birthday with him.

Rong Hengyu was incredibly intelligent and naturally understood the meaning behind Nalan Jingwen's words. His smile gradually faded, his expression hardened, and he slowly released Nalan Jingwen's hand.

"Your subject will secure the Prince Xian's residence and await Your Highness's return."

He never complained, silently accepting the situation and handling all the affairs after her death.

Nalan Jingwen glanced sideways, her gaze slowly settling on Rong Hengyu's jade-like face. Rong Hengyu was always meticulous and cautious. It was a blessing from a noble family to raise such a precious and refined person. They should cherish and pamper him. How could they bear to let him work so hard?

Nalan Jingwen's expression softened, and she gazed at him intently.

Rong Hengyu met her gaze. "Does Your Highness have any further instructions?"

Nalan Jingwen remained silent. A gentle breeze rippled across the lake. Nalan Jingwen gazed at him, then suddenly raised her hand and tucked a stray hair behind his ear.

"Thanks for your hard work."

No matter what, Rong Hengyu was still just a man. It was difficult for a man to walk in this world. He was able to get to where he was not only because of his illustrious family background, but also because of his own abilities. Nalan Jingwen never looked down on him because he was a man.

But because of this, Rong Hengyu also silently endured a lot. He also had the helplessness of many young masters from noble families. He endured humiliation and persevered with gritted teeth. The rise and fall of the family and the honor and disgrace were all on his shoulders. How many children from noble families were not raised as pawns? How many could be like Pei Yunche?

Undeniably, Rong Hengyu was to her liking and the most suitable candidate for the position of virtuous prince consort. They had worked together for so long that she had almost forgotten to be considerate of his feelings. Despite their many hurried meetings, Rong Hengyu never uttered a single complaint.

She felt guilty towards him.

Rong Hengyu smiled faintly, every move she made exuding nobility and elegance, and her speech was even more proper and impeccable.

“As Your Highness’s husband, it is my duty to take care of the household when my wife is away. There is no hardship in it.”

"Your Highness only hopes for a safe return, then everything I have done will have meaning."

He said all he wanted was for her to be safe.

He always does.

Wife owner...

Nalan Jingwen pondered these two words, his eyes dark and deep, and remained silent.

Rong Hengyu stood beside her the whole time, and they remained silent.

The silence was broken by Cheng He's voice.

"Your Highness, everything is ready, we may depart."

Nalan Jingwen nodded, glanced at Rong Hengyu, and walked out, with Rong Hengyu following behind her.

As Cheng He walked, he observed Nalan Jingwen's expression and hesitated before saying, "Your Highness, General Pei has arrived with Young Master Pei."

Nalan Jingwen's immediate departure was unexpected by everyone, since the disaster relief supplies were still being prepared, so everyone naturally assumed that she would set off with the supplies.

She had seen Pei Gongzi's infatuation with the prince, but the prince's attitude had always been ambiguous. His uninvited visit clearly indicated that he knew the prince's itinerary, and she was afraid that the prince would be angry.

To Cheng He's surprise, Nalan Jingwen simply gave a casual "hmm" and showed no signs of anger, which relieved Cheng He.

She glanced at Rong Hengyu following behind her, and seeing that his attention was fixed on Nalan Jingwen, she pursed her lips and said nothing.

She didn't like Rong Hengyu, but it was undeniable that he managed the palace very well and diligently during the prince's absence.