The Hunter's Lively Wife-Chapter 1598: Racking One’s Brains

Su Yunjin wasn’t that foolish.

Of course, she wouldn’t fall for Gu Ya’s ruse and willingly return.

... 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

As for Leng Jingxian, she never intended to leave the Chu King in the first place.

She exhausted all efforts to remain by his side. After disciplining her servants, Leng Jingxian’s thoughts immediately turned to the Chu King.

Perhaps this incident could help her return to the Chu King’s side.

She could use the excuse that today’s events had left her frightened. Even if the Chu King insisted on sending her away, at the very least, she could stay by his side for a few more days.

And these few days would be her final opportunity.

The people of Jincheng had all heard about her following the Chu King to the countryside town. Publicly or covertly, everyone was calling her the Chu King’s concubine.

Leng Jingxian was very pleased with how people addressed her.

She believed she was destined to be the future wife of the Chu King.

Ever since she first laid eyes on the Chu King, Leng Jingxian had been utterly captivated by him.

Later, upon learning of his noble status, Leng Jingxian swore she would become his principal wife, the matron of the Chu Residence.

Everyone knew of her feelings for the Chu King. If she returned to Jincheng alone this time, wouldn’t it make her the subject of ridicule among the noble families’ daughters and sisters?

Especially those two half-sisters from the Prime Minister Residence. Those sisters had long hoped she would fail to become the Chu King’s wife!

How could she possibly let them have their way?

Upon returning, Leng Jingxian planned to use the method she had always been reluctant to employ to keep the Chu King by her side.

A potion.

She didn’t believe that if she offered herself willingly, the Chu King would be able to resist!

Once she became the Chu King’s woman, even if he wanted to sever ties with her, it wouldn’t be so easy!

Moreover, the Leng Family wasn’t one to back down without a fight.

If the Chu King took her,

The Leng Family certainly wouldn’t let the matter rest!

Leng Jingxian calculated her scheme carefully.

Convincing the people the Chu King had arranged to send her away came easily.

But halfway through the journey, they encountered another group sent by the Chu King.

Seeing the newly-arrived guards from the Chu King, Leng Jingxian’s heart leaped with joy.

Could it be that the Chu King couldn’t bear to see her leave and had arranged for someone to fetch her back after escorting her away?

Realizing this possibility,

Leng Jingxian was overcome with excitement and delight.

"Why are you here? Did the Prince send you to bring me back? Does the Prince miss me and not want me to leave?"

Leng Jingxian eagerly grabbed one of the guards and questioned him.

The guard subtly pushed her hand away, "Miss Leng, we were indeed sent by the Prince to fetch you back. However..."—the guard glanced at Leng Jingxian’s euphoric expression.

He swallowed the rest of his words. Their lord’s expression was unsightly. It was so dark that even they, as his guards, felt intimidated.

Having served by the Chu King’s side for so long, the guard had seldom seen him look like that. Whenever he did, it was a sign the Chu King was deeply angered.

The fact their master had dispatched them to retrieve this Miss Leng likely did not bode well. Miss Leng’s happiness right now might soon be replaced with disillusionment upon meeting the Chu King.

Silently pitying Leng Jingxian in his heart, the guard refrained from saying more.

Matters concerning their lord were not something mere servants like him could meddle in.

It was better to stay silent.

After confirming that the Chu King had indeed sent someone specifically to retrieve her, Leng Jingxian felt even happier.

She got into the carriage gleefully.

Leng Jingxian envisioned a blissful reunion with the Chu King.

But what awaited Leng Jingxian upon returning to the Chu Residence was not the affection or reluctance she hoped for—but a single, frigid command!

"Kneel!"