Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle
Chapter 521: Cannon Fodder Princess Consort (14)

Chapter 521: Cannon Fodder Princess Consort (14)

Luo Ning didn’t care whether Lu Xiao was angry or not.

She slowly walked out the door, supporting Zi Yan as she got into the carriage.

Inside the carriage, Lu Xiao leaned back on the soft cushions with his eyes closed, evidently not in the mood to talk.

After Luo Ning boarded, she too sat down on the cushions on the opposite side and started brewing tea from the leaves on the table in front of her.

The roads of Capital City were well-maintained; the carriage rode smoothly and steadily.

Because of this, Luo Ning also took out a book of tales and leisurely flipped through it while sipping her tea.

After traveling some distance, Lu Xiao opened his eyes.

Seeing the carefree demeanor of his Princess Consort, he felt both angry and depressed. This woman’s indifference was astonishing.

Couldn’t she see that he was still angry and didn’t even try to coax him?

With a cold expression, he said, "Pour me a cup of tea as well."

Luo Ning didn’t even flutter her eyelids, her eyes fixed on the book as she spoke indifferently, "Don’t you have hands?"

Lu Xiao’s face darkened further, "Luo Ning, have I spoiled you too much, making you forget your place?"

This woman was not only progressively indifferent, treating him as though he didn’t matter, unlike the caring way she had before, cherished in his heart.

He was especially annoyed.

Only then did Luo Ning put her book down, her face expressionless, "I would not dare."

She raised her hand and poured tea for the despicable man, thinking she would endure him just one more night.

Although she radiated an unpleased air, she still poured him tea, causing the corners of Lu Xiao’s lips to curl slightly.

Indeed, this woman was contrary to her words.

He couldn’t help but wonder why he kept thinking of Luo Ning lately, even though he had someone else in his heart.

He remembered how she used to care for him warmly, with eyes and heart reserved only for him.

He remembered the times she looked at him with love and nervousness.

Even though their past intimacy was feigned, she always found topics to converse with him whenever they met.

He had to admit, they once had common topics to enjoy discussing.

He took a sip from the tea cup with a feeling it tasted somewhat bitter.

Looking up again at Luo Ning who continued to read, he sensed she didn’t engage in conversation with him at all.

If Luo Ning knew what he was thinking, aside from calling him "despicable," she might also credit him with some self-awareness.

Lu Xiao became increasingly uncomfortable, stretched out his hand, pulled away Luo Ning’s book, and tossed it aside.

Luo Ning didn’t pick it up again; she just looked at him, her gaze unresponsive.

The two of them continued their silent vigil to the Imperial Palace.

In the palace, Lu Xiao put on an affectionate front as the loving Prince.

He stepped down from the carriage first and then reached out to help Luo Ning disembark.

However, Luo Ning sidestepped his hand and jumped down herself, leaving Lu Xiao feeling annoyed and slightly bitter.

This scene was witnessed by Lu Xun, who had also just alighted from his carriage, his usually stern face briefly softened with a hint of amusement, but it was fleeting.

Once inside the banquet area, Luo Ning wore a proper smile and took her prepared seat.

After a while, the Emperor arrived with the Empress and the concubines, and the feast began.

With singing and dancing throughout, the Emperor encouraged everyone to relax, leading to guests rising to offer toasts.

Midway through the banquet, Luo Ning noticed Luo Chun was missing.

Shortly after, when Lu Xiao finished dealing with a round of toasts and accidentally spilled someone’s drink on his sleeve,

he went to change his outfit.

Figuring the timing was about right, Luo Ning also discreetly left and headed toward a place she remembered.

"Indeed, behind a rockery, they heard the voices of two people talking."

He gestured to two female guards.

She tiptoed and held her breath as she walked over and stopped to one side to listen to their conversation.

The other two did the same and followed suit.

She thought to herself, the Princess Consort was indeed unusually bold.

But when they heard the conversation behind the rockery, the expression on their faces changed.

They had not expected that Prince Rui was involved with a concubine from the Imperial Palace; their audacity was even greater.

They couldn’t help but worry about being silenced.

However, as Death Soldiers trained by Luo Zhen, they quickly regained their composure, thinking that if Prince Rui discovered them later, they must protect the Princess Consort and ensure her safe exit.

Behind the rockery.

Luo Chun had been crying all along, expressing her concern for Duke Dingguo and her mother, and hinting that her days in the palace were getting increasingly difficult, implying through her words that she wanted Lu Xiao to help lift the restrictions on Duke Dingguo soon.

Lu Xiao naturally comforted her tenderly and promised to help as much as he could.

Then, unable to hold back, Luo Chun threw herself into Lu Xiao’s arms, sobbing and murmuring about how wonderful he was.

After she had cried enough, Luo Chun came out of Lu Xiao’s embrace.

She pulled out a letter from her sleeve, "Ah Xiao, please help me deliver this to Marquis Mansion, give it to my mother."

She was being watched by other concubines in the palace and also feared the Emperor might find out, so she had not dared to write the letter herself.

But asking Lu Xiao to help deliver it was a completely different matter.

Not only would it go undetected, but it would also emphasize Lu Xiao’s importance to her, giving her father some reassurance.

Lu Xiao was no stranger to helping Luo Chun transport items or letters, so he was not surprised.

He reached out to take it.

Just then, a figure dashed out swiftly and snatched the letter Luo Chun had extended into the air.

Luo Chun almost screamed in fright, but instinctively covered her mouth first.

After all, if she screamed, it would attract the guards in the palace and her relationship with Prince Rui would be exposed.

Lu Xiao was also startled; just as he was about to attack the figure, he realized it was Luo Ning.

His expression changed, and for a moment, he felt guilty and suddenly unsure of what to say.

Since Luo Ning had seized Luo Chun’s letter, she must have also heard their recent conversation.

By now, Luo Chun had also identified who had taken her letter.

She exclaimed in disbelief in a soft voice, "Luo Ning, why is it you?"

Luo Ning quickly stuffed the letter into her sleeve and looked at the two with a mocking smile, "Why can’t it be me?"

She asked, "The two of you having an affair, is it enjoyable?"

The question made both of their faces change.

Luo Chun’s eyes showed a mix of anxiety and smugness, "I was just asking Prince Rui to help send a letter to Marquis Mansion, don’t talk nonsense."

What does it matter if her sister, though beautiful and talented, was the one her beloved man favored?

Luo Ning could clearly see Luo Chun’s smugness.

She scoffed, "Sending a letter straight into a man’s arms, that’s a first for me. Shall we go ahead and ask the Emperor to come and inquire?"

Luo Chun then put away her smugness, looking somewhat panicked, "It was an accident, you don’t have evidence, don’t talk nonsense."

She was really scared that Luo Ning might recklessly complain to the Emperor.

If the Emperor found out, she would be ruined.

Lu Xiao also realized this and looked at Luo Ning with a softened attitude, "Let’s go back to the Prince Mansion, I’ll explain everything to you there."

Luo Ning shook her head, "No need for explanations; I heard everything clearly and saw everything plainly—you two are having an affair."

She then looked at Lu Xiao half-mockingly, "Prince, you’re really something, managing to cuckold the Emperor."