"My reputation has long been ruined, why would I care about this?" Feng Qiwu said with a dismissive hum.
Bai Susu immediately grasped his hand firmly and said earnestly and sincerely, "Please don't say that about yourself, Crown Prince. No matter what others think, you have always been the best man in my heart!"
These words were not just to comfort him.
Since she started having those dreams, she adopted a medical book reading attitude, studying the chapters concerning Feng Qiwu over and over again.
Although the novel is just an underdog's rebirth revenge story, the author's partial depiction suggests that Feng Qiwu is a person of great talent and resourcefulness.
Even the author hinted through a few words from a minor character, that if he hadn't suffered from a violent disorder, often going mad and killing, it was uncertain if Feng Wuchen would have ever ascended the throne.
In Bai Wanwan's past life, Feng Qiwu indeed defeated his brothers and successfully ascended to the throne.
However, he died suddenly within three years of his reign.
In short, Feng Qiwu is not merely a madman who kills indiscriminately.
Now since she has entered this book world and chosen Feng Qiwu's side, she absolutely must find a way to cure his illness and prevent his tragedy from repeating.
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Feng Qiwu saw Bai Susu's fair little face full of seriousness, her bright and clear eyes filled with concern for him, and her small hand audaciously tightening in his palm. He couldn't help but admit that he was pleased.
The corner of his lip lifted slightly, almost imperceptibly, as he gazed at her indifferently and asked, "So, what do you think I should do?"
"Why don't we just go over together? It's not too late to hold hands after you formally propose," Bai Susu suggested in a consultative tone.
"Troublesome! But since you want it this way, I'll comply with you!" Feng Qiwu replied in a magnanimous manner.
Upon hearing this, Bai Susu immediately beamed a joyful smile at him, her lips revealing two small dimples that quietly appeared.
"Thank you, Crown Prince, for your understanding! I knew you were the best!"
Seeing this, Feng Qiwu's fingers instinctively twitched, having a sudden impulse to poke those dimples.
But he restrained himself.
He then said to Bai Susu, "Hmm, let's go!"
Following that, he released her soft little hand.
Yet, for some unknown reason, after letting go of her hand, he felt an inexplicable sense of loss.
...
By this time, Bai Wanwan had already returned to the banquet after a brief meeting with Feng Wuchen.
She then deliberately asked Qing Zhi beside her, "Qing Zhi, why hasn't my sister come back after going to the side hall for so long?"
Her voice was moderate, just enough for Feng Changge, not far from her, to hear it.
After all, the seating arrangement at the banquet was according to official ranks, and furthermore, since it was the Empress Dowager's birthday today, there was no separation of male and female tables, so the Bai Family's position was very close to a group of dragon sons and imperial grandsons.
Hearing Bai Wanwan's words, Feng Changge indeed had a slight change in his expression, with a flash of killing intent in his eyes.
But there were many side halls in the Imperial Palace, what if Bai Susu had gone to one he hadn't thought of?
Thinking of this, Feng Changge squinted his eyes and then smiled slightly at Bai Wanwan, "Miss Bai the Third, you mentioned that Miss Bai went to the side hall and hasn't returned? How long has she been gone? The palace roads are complex, perhaps she got lost."
Upon hearing this, Bai Wanwan forced herself to suppress her fear and hatred towards Feng Changge and showed a worried expression, "Replying to the Eldest Prince, my sister has been gone for nearly half an hour! Her clothes accidentally got stained with tea, and a palace maid took her to change, but she hasn't returned yet."
"Miss Bai the Third, don't worry, this prince will send someone to find her." Feng Changge said warmly.
Then he turned to his subordinate and said coldly, "Immediately find out where Bai Susu went!"
If she really went somewhere she shouldn't, she couldn't blame him for being ruthless.
Bai Wanwan felt relieved as she saw Feng Changge indeed beginning to suspect something.
Then she thought viciously: Bai Susu, you owe me this!
But nobody expected that just then, Bai Susu and Feng Qiwu appeared together in the corridor not far from the banquet.
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As soon as Bai Susu and Feng Qiwu appeared, they attracted everyone's attention.
Feng Qiwu was fine since usually, there were very few people who dared to look at him directly.
Therefore, almost all the attention was focused on Bai Susu this time.
Everyone was astonished by Bai Susu's courage; she dared to walk alongside the cold and violent Crown Prince.
Weren't they afraid of being kicked to death by him accidentally?
Feng Changge and Bai Wanwan were also extremely surprised.
These two, who seemingly had nothing to do with each other, why did they suddenly get together?
Amidst everyone's astonishment, Bai Susu said to Feng Qiwu, "Crown Prince, may I return to my seat first?"
Hearing this, Feng Qiwu frowned unhappily and said forcefully, "Sit beside me."
Bai Susu smiled helplessly, then softly whispered, "Can it be next time? I still have things to do today."
Feng Qiwu naturally understood she was referring to matters related to Bai Wanwan.
But seeing her looking at him pleadingly, pitifully, he couldn't help it as his Adam's apple bobbed, and he said hoarsely, "Not again."
"Thank you, Crown Prince!" Bai Susu's eyes brightened instantly.
Feng Qiwu's mood brightened delightfully along with her gaze.
"Hmm." Feng Qiwu glanced at her and then coldly scanned the surroundings.
Instantly, the gazes on Bai Susu withdrew fearfully.
...
After Bai Susu nodded at Feng Qiwu, she turned and walked towards the Bai Family.
Feng Qiwu, with a blank expression, also walked towards his seat, then picked up a wine glass and leaned casually in his chair, pondering something undisclosed.
Once Bai Susu was seated, Bai Wanwan lowered her voice with a concerned look and asked, "Sister, where did you go just now? Why didn't you change your clothes? And appeared together with the Crown Prince? Did he do anything to you?"
Hearing this, Bai Susu glanced sideways at her, catching a glimpse of Feng Changge also watching her out of the corner of her eye, she then shook her head and teasingly said shyly, "I mistakenly wandered around the palace and ended up near the Taiye Pond. Fortunately, I then met the Crown Prince, who knew I was lost and personally escorted me back."
Then she glanced in Feng Qiwu's direction.
Seeing him holding a wine cup leisurely, his brows and eyes nonchalant and relaxed, exuding an innate arrogance and nobility in every gesture, Bai Susu couldn't help but secretly think, what a charmer!
She had to admit that she was indeed someone who admired good looks.
Previously not caring about appearances was merely because she hadn't encountered someone with features as intoxicatingly handsome as Feng Qiwu's!
For such looks alone, no matter how dangerous the man, she would take her chances!
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