strictlysupreme Chapter 223 You are presumptuous
Chapter 223 You are presumptuous
Thinking of this, Gu Xiang lowered his noble head and pleaded:
"I know full well that this matter is detrimental to Her Royal Highness's reputation, but I really have no other choice. Please, Your Highness, for the sake of the Gu family's loyalty to the country, please save my child!"
After saying this, Prime Minister Gu was about to bow deeply, and Zhong Ning was so scared that he quickly helped him up. After all, Prime Minister Gu was an elder and an important official of the country.
If this were really such a great gift to her, she really couldn't bear it.
Although the words were a bit harsh, we can't really not give face to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Forget it, let’s go and see what Gu Mingzhe wants.
How could an adult force his parents into this state?
It's really abominable!
Walk to the Prime Minister's tent.
Zhong Ning walked in alone.
Prime Minister Gu, Mrs. Du and others looked at each other, then walked around to the side of the tent, close to Gu Mingzhe's bed, and listened attentively to what was being said inside.
In the tent, Gu Mingzhe was lying on his side. When he heard the sound of someone entering the tent, he guessed that it was his mother coming to persuade him.
He closed his eyes as if he didn't hear anything, and just waited for his mother to open her mouth to persuade him, then he said: Don't worry about me, let me fend for myself.
But he waited with his eyes closed for a long time, but his mother never comforted him.
Could it be that my mother has come to her senses and is no longer forcing me to let go of Princess Zhaohua?
Thinking of this, Gu Mingzhe turned over as if he had just woken up, and silently opened his eyes. Then he saw the beauty he had been thinking about day and night, sitting on the Hu stool, looking at him expressionlessly.
Gu Mingzhe shuddered and sat up straight immediately, but his movement was too big and he accidentally pulled the wound, causing his face to twist in pain.
But in order to maintain his image, he forced himself not to make a sound.
"Are you okay?" Zhong Ning asked, a trace of worry flashing across his eyes. Seeing him like this, he must be in a lot of pain.
I picked up a pillow and placed it behind him to make him more comfortable.
"It's okay, it's okay." Gu Mingzhe was flattered and thought to himself that she was worthy of being the woman he liked, so gentle and considerate.
Looking at Gu Mingzhe's slightly pale face and dry, chapped lips, Zhong Ning was silent for a moment, then stood up and poured him a glass of water and handed it to him.
With tears in his eyes, Gu Mingzhe took the water and took a sip. He felt that it was like mountain spring water, so sweet that it touched his heart.
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Gu Mingzhe's voice was so gentle that it seemed to be able to squeeze out water. Gu Xiang, who was standing outside the tent, couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly.
Mrs. Du was even more jealous, and her eyes were slightly red as she twirled her handkerchief.
I haven’t gotten married yet. If I did, wouldn’t I forget my mother after getting a wife?
What a fool I gave birth to!
The conversation in the tent continued.
"Why is Your Highness here?" Gu Mingzhe pursed his lips, put the tea bowl on the table beside him, folded his hands on the quilt, and asked with a smile.
Zhong Ning looked at his lips that were wet with water. They were naturally rosy and glowed bright red. Under the reflection of the water, they looked extremely soft, like jelly.
Coupled with such a peerless and beautiful face.
Zhong Ning couldn't help but feel his heart tremble slightly for a moment, and he looked away uncomfortably to prevent his thoughts from wandering.
"Ahem...well, Prime Minister Gu and his wife invited me here..." Zhong Ning pinched her handkerchief and tapped her nose, as if she was having trouble breathing.
There seemed to be an overly warm atmosphere in the air.
"I'm sorry for making you two elders worry." Gu Mingzhe said this lightly. It turned out that no one came to visit him on their own initiative, but was invited by someone.
"You really don't understand..." Zhong Ning pondered for a moment, regained his composure, and said in a cold voice, "You're seriously injured and refuse to take medicine. Who are you threatening?"
Gu Mingzhe was silent for a moment, his eyes drooping slightly, and his voice couldn't tell whether he was happy or angry: "Sorry..."
"You should tell your parents what you're saying. You're their most cherished eldest son, carrying the mission and responsibility of revitalizing the family. They've dedicated their life's work to getting you to where you are today. How could they allow you to treat yourself like this?"
"I understand what Your Highness said," Gu Mingzhe raised his eyes, his gaze filled with sorrow. "But in that moment of life and death, I forgot everything. I forgot my responsibilities, my mission, and even my family. I only remember that I still have a regret in my heart, and I haven't had the time to tell anyone."
Zhong Ning felt uneasy when he looked at her, and instinctively wanted to step back, but Gu Mingzhe quickly grabbed her sleeve, and then moved along the sleeve, little by little, until he touched her white and tender fingers.
Gu Mingzhe was always paying attention to Zhong Ning's expression. Seeing that she was not disgusted, he became bolder for a moment and wrapped her slender white hand in his palm, as if he had finally grasped the treasure he had been thinking about for a long time.
"I haven't told Your Highness clearly yet..." Gu Mingzhe stared at Zhong Ning with his eyes piercing, "I'm so obsessed with Your Highness that I can't sleep at night..."
Zhong Ning's heart trembled, and she immediately withdrew her hand. Her eyes were vague and hesitant. After a moment of silence, she said, "I remember that I told Master Gu clearly before that I am lazy and love delicious food and beautiful women the most. I can't be loyal to one person in this life, let alone cook for him and have children."
Zhong Ning's voice was cold and ruthless: "Someone like Master Gu, who shoulders the family mission and has the responsibility to pass on the heirs and revitalize the family, is not a suitable match for me."
"I will pretend I didn't hear what you said today. I only advise Master Gu not to grieve and disappoint your parents for your own selfish reasons."
"That's all I have to say. Goodbye!"
After saying that, Zhong Ning stood up and was about to leave.
But he was suddenly pulled back by a strong force, and with a spin, he sat on the bed, in someone's arms.
"Ah! Gu Mingzhe...you are so insolent! You dare to offend me, I will kill you!" Zhong Ningben shouted this, and instinctively wanted to use her internal force to resist, but then she thought of the other party who was seriously injured. If she took action, he would definitely be hurt worse.
But being held in someone's arms like this, and hearing someone taking a deep breath in his neck, Zhong Ning blushed with shame, his body stiffened, and he couldn't resist forcefully. He didn't know what to do for a moment.
"I have offended Your Highness. I have indeed been presumptuous. If I have caused Your Highness displeasure, please report me immediately and sentence me to death. I will die with honor."
Gu Mingzhe buried his head in Zhong Ning's neck and took a deep breath. His voice was like the sound of orchid, echoing in the beautiful woman's ears.
The answer at this time was even more arrogant, with an attitude of "I'm not afraid of death, you can do whatever you want", which made Zhong Ning speechless.
"I'm telling you, I'm not someone you can mess with. Don't think that just because you're the Prime Minister's son, I won't punish you!"
The more ruthless Zhong Ning's words were, the tighter Gu Mingzhe hugged her.
In desperation, Zhong Ning had to say bluntly: "Gu Mingzhe, let me go, you're hurting me."
Gu Mingzhe loosened his iron arms slightly, but still held the man tightly, preventing him from escaping easily.
"I've already told you that I'm not a traditional woman. I'll have many lovers in the future. Mr. Gu is a noble man, so please don't get involved."