lcionline Chapter 316 Taking a Petal Bath
Chapter 316 Taking a Petal Bath
Moreover, Sikong Jin remembered that when she and Tuoba Yu were assassinated by Tuoba Kang's assassins, she had witnessed Tuoba Kang's prowess. Someone like Tuoba Kang must have many hidden experts around him. Who could have taken Tuoba Kang's life so easily?
Di Beizun's expression suddenly became somewhat unsettled. He lowered his head and looked at the wine cup in front of him. "The fact that the two Tuoba brothers are fighting openly and secretly for the position of crown prince is no secret. Since Tuoba Kang sent people to assassinate you, why are you so sure that Tuoba Yu will not retaliate in kind?"
Hearing this, Sikong Jin's mind suddenly conjured up the handsome and gentle face of Tuoba Yu, and the scene before his departure leaped into her thoughts again—
Just think, if Tuoba Yu had actually agreed to send troops back then, then she would be like this now...
She felt a slight disappointment in her heart, and that was precisely the kind of person she was. Once she had asked him the first time, she never wanted to ask him a second time. Although she knew in her heart that he wouldn't agree, she clearly knew his rejection at the time, and felt a strange sense of self-mockery and bitterness.
That's true. Who would be so foolish as to send their hundreds of thousands of troops into the jaws of a tiger just because of such an agreement?
"These are all matters for Tiansheng now. Tiansheng is merely consolidating its forces, holding the Jiangxi fortress, and temporarily holding off Xifenglie's Eagle Army. However, Gesu's hundreds of thousands of troops will certainly be difficult to deal with. Because of Tuoba Kang's affair, Tiansheng is likely also planning a bloody internal power struggle. And with Xing Yilie's death on Dayong's side, given Tiansheng's attitude, the marriage alliance is practically useless, and the allied forces..."
Everything seems to be getting really bad!
Sikong Jin could already imagine that the Dayong court was currently filled with grief and indignation, cursing Tiansheng for being disloyal.
"Isn't this a great opportunity for you?"
A strange, eerie light flickered in Di Beizun's eyes as he smiled calmly. "Ajin, opportunities don't come around all the time, and once missed, they're gone forever. Almost everyone at Hangu Pass knows they're in a situation tantamount to being abandoned by your Dayong Dynasty. You know, people are particularly prone to extreme thoughts when they're in despair. If you bravely step forward at this time, you'll become their savior."
Sikong Jin, of course, understood what Di Beizun meant, and a knowing smile immediately appeared on her face. "I understand your thoughts, but realizing them will probably not be an easy thing."
"If you wish, I will naturally lend you a hand."
Sikong Jin paused for a moment, and after a long while, she did not respond, but simply reached out and grabbed the wine pot.
Seeing that she was about to pour more wine, Di Beizun suddenly reached out to stop her, "Alright, that's enough. You'll get drunk if you drink any more."
Seeing Di Beizun snatch the cup from her hand, Sikong Jin, unusually, did not resist. She shrugged listlessly, blinked her tired eyes, and silently watched him.
"I have ordered them to prepare a bath and change of clothes for you."
……
Fifteen minutes later—
Under Eunuch Xu's astonished gaze, Lord Sikong was comfortably soaking in the Jade Pool of the Northern Emperor's palace... Hmm, a fragrant petal bath!
His Majesty specially ordered a calming flower petal bath to be prepared for Minister Sikong.
"Your Majesty, Lord Sikong has been inside for almost half an hour."
Xu Gonggong looked at Di Beizun, who was standing with his hands behind his back by the window in the side hall, and carefully reminded him. His eyes carefully swept over the gauze curtain hanging down in front of the door leading to the Jade Pool. The gauze curtain hanging down the entire long corridor swayed gently in the night wind, and a faint mist could be felt floating and pouring from the end of the gauze curtain in the distance.
A faint, inexplicable fragrance drifted into the air, its refreshing scent carried on the gentle breeze, momentarily disorienting the senses. The dim, almost ethereal light emanated from a row of luminous pearls supported by lamp holders, shrouded in a gauze curtain ahead.
The pale moonlight shone quietly through the window, casting a shimmering glow that enveloped His Majesty in an ethereal, unreal light. A hint of gentleness appeared on his captivatingly handsome face, and the cool breeze continuously blew his snow-white robes, making him look stunningly beautiful. Even Eunuch Xu gasped in shock at the sight.
Everyone knows that His Majesty is so handsome that almost no one can take their eyes off him, especially at this moment.
Upon hearing Eunuch Xu's voice, His Majesty the Northern Emperor, who was standing by the window deep in thought, instantly snapped out of his reverie. He calmly turned around, slightly raising his gaze to look at the swaying gauze curtain in front of him. A faint, enigmatic light flickered in his unfathomable eyes, and his calm, cold voice rang out, "Step back. No one may enter without my order."
"Your Majesty, the Minister of Works' bedchamber..."
Just as Eunuch Xu was about to suggest how to arrange the sleeping quarters for the Minister of Works, he saw the deep look in His Majesty's eyes and dared not continue. He quickly bowed and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty! This old servant takes his leave!"
After speaking, he retreated as quickly as possible and then closed the door of the palace.
Hearing the door close, Di Beizun slowly turned around, his eyes, which had been flickering with uncertainty, calmly looking at the corridor where the gauze curtains swayed.
After a moment of silence, she finally took a step and walked over.
A handsome and upright figure passed through the gauze curtain, and after walking a distance, one could faintly sense a warm and fragrant scent wafting towards them.
The Jade Pool in the side hall is a natural hot spring, and I imagine she soaked in it quite comfortably.
'Awooo, awooo—'
As they passed through the last gauze curtain, they suddenly heard the faint howling of the sable. His Majesty frowned, raised his silent gaze, and looked through the misty haze in front of him towards the sound.
A slender, white figure, leaning against the wall and soaking in the swirling, misty white jade pool, came into view.
'Awooo! Awooo!'
Amidst the howling of the sable, Di Beizun stopped in his tracks, slightly turning his body to see clearly the crimson expanse before him—
Her hair, which had been styled in a bun, was now loose. She leaned against the pool wall with her arms outstretched, a thick towel under her head, a towel covering her face, and a bath towel wrapped around her from her chest down. She was immersed in the hot spring, enveloped by the floating mist.
The sable beside her was diligently pressing her left arm with its paws, clearly giving her a massage. After pressing her left arm for a while, it switched to her right arm. Its diligent work made the deep-thinking Emperor watch for a while...
Sikong Jin remained motionless; she appeared to have fallen asleep.