Do you want to save people or kill them?
Feng Ran looked at Xuanyuan Heng and quickly replied, "Of course, I want to save people. I never thought of killing."
Xuanyuan Heng sneered and said coldly, "But everything you've done, Feng Ran, is pushing Aunt Sheng towards hell."
"And yourself, if it weren't for this king having Bei Chenye appear, you might have lost yourself too."
"Feng Ran, you are truly useless."
"Heh, still thinking of escaping from this king's side? Feng Ran, you probably don't have the life for it."
Since he already knew about this, was Aunt Sheng saved by him?
Feng Ran looked at Xuanyuan Heng, mustered her courage, and almost shouted, "Xuanyuan Heng, since you already know all this, did you save Aunt Sheng?"
This was what Feng Ran wanted to know most. She didn't want Aunt Sheng to die because of her.
"Heh, find out the truth for yourself."
After speaking, Xuanyuan Heng got up and walked past her, not even bothering to spare her an extra glance.
In the study, Feng Ran was left alone, collapsing on the ground. Her mind was a mess, and she didn't even know what she should do.
Feng Ran returned to her room.
She was seriously contemplating Xuanyuan Heng's words. At this moment, she thought that what Xuanyuan Heng said was indeed not wrong.
If he hadn't appeared today, she probably would have had a hard time escaping, and perhaps she would have lost her life right there.
Thinking of it this way, she really should be grateful for Xuanyuan Heng's life-saving grace.
If it weren't for him, she would have long since passed into the Yellow Springs.
Feng Ran seriously recalled what happened in the palace. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that someone was plotting against her.
But even though she knew this, and knew what was happening, she was still powerless in the end.
Because she had no power, it explained everything.
She sighed helplessly.
...
For the past few days, Xuanyuan Heng had not been in the manor. Rumor had it that the Emperor had sent him to attack the border.
When the border inhabitants learned that Xuanyuan Heng was not there, they went on a killing spree. The court had sent people, but those sent ultimately failed, and were even captured by the border inhabitants.
It was out of desperation that Xuanyuan Heng was sent.
The Emperor naturally understood that if Xuanyuan Heng were to go, his power would certainly grow even greater. However, at this point, he had no one else to send, and there was no other choice.
Feng Ran secretly ran out of the Xuanyuan Manor. She wasn't planning to leave, but to see what was happening outside. She knew very well that to understand the current situation, she had to go out to learn about the outside world.
Fortunately, because everyone was focused on Xuanyuan Heng, they were not watching her too strictly.
And it seemed her outing was ill-fated, for as soon as she stepped out, she encountered Ling Chi Yuan.
Ling Chi Yuan looked at Feng Ran, his eyes filled with resentment. He had poured all his heart into Feng Ran, but in the end? He had suffered such a tragic fate. Because of Feng Ran, he had become a laughingstock.
He sneered, looking at Feng Ran standing so calmly before him, showing no guilt or shame.
He had even prepared a surprise for Feng Ran, and even become an enemy of Xuanyuan Heng for her. He had always believed that all his efforts were worthwhile. But later, when he learned that Feng Ran had become the Regent's Consort, and when he heard the gossip, he understood everything. It turned out that all his efforts were a huge joke to Feng Ran.
Heh, it was truly ridiculous.
As Feng Ran tried to walk away, she was interrupted by the sudden appearance of Bei Chenye.
Ling Chi Yuan looked at Feng Ran and said sarcastically, "The Regent's Consort truly flatters me. Someone like me, you can still call me Young Master Ling."
"Regent's Consort, please do not call me that. It might cost me my life."
Feng Ran hesitated upon hearing Ling Chi Yuan's words. As she wanted to explain, Bei Chenye coldly said, "Consort, the Prince sent me to escort the Consort. Please board the carriage."
Feng Ran finally obeyed and got into the carriage.
Sitting in the carriage, Feng Ran smiled self-deprecatingly.
So, every move she made was being watched by Xuanyuan Heng. She had thought that now that Xuanyuan Heng had gone to the border, she would regain her freedom. Although she couldn't leave the Xuanyuan Manor, being able to move freely within the manor, and not having to face Xuanyuan Heng, was truly a good thing for her.
"Did Xuanyuan Heng really send you to take me away?"
Bei Chenye frowned upon hearing this, but said nothing. He pondered that in this world, only Feng Ran dared to call the Prince by his name so directly.
"Yes, Consort," Bei Chenye said coldly. "This subordinate is merely following the Prince's orders. I do whatever the Prince tells me to do."
Feng Ran smiled but said nothing more.
Bei Chenye looked at the person before him with some confusion and bewilderment, not knowing what she meant at this moment.
She had asked these questions, and then what? Nothing more? If it wasn't for scheming and planning, why would she waste her time asking these questions?
As Bei Chenye was about to ask something, he saw Feng Ran turn her head to look elsewhere. In the end, he asked nothing and said nothing.
Because he knew very well that anything he said or asked now would be useless.
Even if Feng Ran answered, she wouldn't be telling the truth.
So, why should he waste his time asking?
Some things are best left unsaid.
Besides, he was keeping a close watch, and Feng Ran wouldn't be able to do anything.
With this thought, he felt much more at ease.
Moreover, even if Feng Ran really wanted to do something, with his skills, she wouldn't be able to escape. As long as he kept a close eye on her and was careful, there would be no accidents.
"Consort, prepare yourself. The journey is long and bumpy."
"En." Feng Ran no longer said anything. She leaned against the side of the carriage, pulled up the curtain, and watched the scenery along the way, as well as the diverse people.
Feng Ran felt at this moment that she was actually quite fortunate. Looking at the people rushing on their way, desperately working for their livelihood. In the past, she was like that too. She was like that when she was at Chun Manyuan.
But now? Because she was by Xuanyuan Heng's side, she had become the Regent's Consort, and all her days had improved.
Even those who had insulted her in the past dared not trouble her anymore because of Xuanyuan Heng.
Feng Ran suddenly felt that power was indeed a good thing.
These days, she had truly seen the true meaning of 'a dog riding on a person's power' clearly. At that moment, she felt a little amused.