NOVEL NEXT Chapter 642 - 642: Trapped Beast (2)
Chapter 642: Trapped Beast (2)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Initially, they had a relatively harmonious conversation, but it was only when the marriage between the State of Yue’s Princess and the State of Jin that both parties turned cold. Baili Yin felt estrangement from him because he refused to marry the State of Yue’s Princess and thought that he wasn’t sincere in cooperating with the State of Yue.
Chu You was similarly unhappy. He felt that both parties should have cooperated equally, but the State of Yue deliberately wanted to suppress him.
Even after Baili Yin left the capital, the stalemate between the two parties wasn’t broken…
Thinking about it now, Chu You still felt unhappy. He said again, “If they’re not of our race, their hearts will definitely be different.”
As he spoke, his warm and wet breath landed on Li Yunrong’s neck. His thin lips gently and lovingly kissed a red mark on her neck, like a butterfly gently brushing past the stamen.
His arms around Li Yunrong’s waist tightened.
Baili Yin had something to ask of him. His mother and those aristocratic families who supported him also had something to ask of him. Only his Rong’er was devoted to him and had nothing else to ask for.
Li Yunrong leaned against his broad chest docilely and said, “Your Highness, do you think Baili Yin is afraid?”
It had clearly been planned and the details had been reviewed repeatedly. He had even arranged an opportunity for Baili Yin, but he actually didn’t attack Gu Yanfei.
Chu You was silent. He only snorted softly and pursed his thin lips into a disdainful arc.
This time, he was the one who took the initiative to contact Baili Yin. It could be considered to be lowering his head to express goodwill to the State of Yue.
Ever since Li Yunrong’s identity was exposed, the departure and coercion of those aristocratic families made Chu You feel what it meant to be deserted by everyone, giving him a blow to the head. It also made him understand that those aristocratic families were unreliable.
The support of those aristocratic families was based on his obedience.
Chu You deeply realized this. He needed a new and reliable ally. This ally had to be enough to restrain those aristocratic families.
He thought of Baili Yin, who had just left the capital.
Chu You knew that Baili Yin had always been unable to forget Gu Yanfei, so he specially got his trusted aide to bring his secret letter and chase after Baili Yin.
Giving Gu Yanfei to Baili Yin was partly to express goodwill and break the ice. On the other hand, it was also to let Baili Yin completely stand on the opposite side of Chu Yi.
If Gu Yanfei disappeared in the suburbs of the capital, one could imagine that Chu Yi would definitely get someone to search the capital area wantonly. The commotion wouldn’t be small.
Chu Yi looked gentle and elegant, but he actually had a strong personality.
Once Chu Yi knew that Gu Yanfei was in Baili Yin’s hands, with Chu Yi’s personality, he would definitely attack Baili Yin. The State of Jin was the Chu clan’s territory. If Baili Yin wanted to return to the State of Yue alive, he could only rely on himself. This way, he could completely tie Baili Yin to his ship.
Li Yunrong raised her hand and touched Chu You’s well-defined face. Her heart ached as she said, “If you can’t form an alliance with Baili Yin, Your Highness, I’m afraid it will be very difficult for you.”
Her slender and fair fingers slowly traced his knife-like face, carefully feeling the slightly rough beard on his chin.
Her fair fingers formed a sharp contrast to his tanned skin, one soft and one strong.
Her movements were extremely slow and gentle, as if she wanted to memorize his outline.
Her heart really ached for Chu You. Chu You’s current position could be said to be surrounded on all sides and filled with danger.
He had no choice but to cooperate with Baili Yin in order to restrict the aristocratic families.
Thinking of the recent actions of the aristocratic families, Li Yunrong felt even more disappointed. Those sons of the aristocratic families looked down on her and were all unwilling to participate in her marriage with Kang Wang. The most infuriating thing was still the Yuan family. The Yuan family was the uncle family of Kang Wang, but they didn’t take Kang Wang seriously. They embarrassed him in front of the entire capital and made Kang Wang a joke in the world.
Her thoughts were right. Those aristocratic families who believed that they were above the royal power shouldn’t exist.
Li Yunrong’s gaze moved slightly. She had never been more certain than at this moment. She said again, “The aristocratic families will only ask for more and won’t give Your Highness sincerity.”
“Your Highness, you don’t have military power in your hands… Do you really want to return to your fief?”
Li Yunrong’s fingers lingered along Chu You’s face and neck before gently covering the back of his hand.
Her dedicated gaze kept looking at Chu You. Her thin and slender shoulders were like cicada wings that shattered with a touch, making Chu You feel extremely pity for her.
“Rong’er, it’s been hard on you,” Chu You said in a low voice, moved. He held her small hand and felt that his palm was warm and smooth.
He was naturally indignant, especially when he just saw his Rong’er being treated badly by Gu Yanfei and Gu Yuan. It made him feel even more regretful.
If Chu Yi rose to power one day, Gu Yanfei would definitely stomp on her under her feet..