The Hidden Beauty

Chapter 81 The Soft and Sweet Dreams

When Meng Tingzhou walked into the gate of the Governor's Mansion and saw the crowds of people, everyone's expressions suddenly changed when they saw him: "Governor... Governor..."

The weather was not cold yet, but he was already wearing a cloak. His face was slightly pale, his body was a little thinner, and he exuded a cold and fierce aura that kept others away.

Pei Qing stood beside him and shouted angrily, "How dare you! Who dares to be so presumptuous in the Governor's Mansion! Come on, throw these unlucky things out and burn them!"

The people sent from the palace were intimidated and didn't know what to do for a moment.

"Yes... this is the cenotaph built by the emperor himself..."

Meng Tingzhou raised his lips, his eyes were cold and unusual: "How dare this dog slave criticize the emperor? Pei Qing, pull out his tongue and throw it at the city gate as a warning to the public."

Pei Qing waved his hand, and several people immediately appeared and dragged away the person who had just spoken.

The man seemed to have not yet reacted to Meng Tingzhou's words, but he was clearly aware of what would happen next.

He opened his eyes wide in disbelief and begged for mercy miserably.

Pei Qing glanced at Meng Tingzhou's expression, said "wait", then drew his knife and cut off the man's tongue on the spot.

A mass of flesh and blood flew several feet away and mixed with the soil.

terrible!

Everyone present knelt down, and no one dared to breathe loudly.

Meng Tingzhou coughed softly and glanced at the people present with a stern look: "I know that your Majesty is very kind to me. But it is not an excuse for you dogs to use this as an accomplice to the evil."

His eyes caught a glimpse of Su Zi's figure, and he slowly raised his head to see Jiang Shiwan standing in front of the hall, staring at him intently.

She looked a little frail under the moonlight, and seemed somewhat surprised and relieved to see Meng Tingzhou coming back.

"you……"

Just as Meng Tingzhou was about to step forward, a figure suddenly rushed over and hugged him: "Husband...you are finally back."

Liu Huining buried his face deeply in his chest, his voice trembling slightly: "Am I dreaming? You really came back safe and sound."

From where Jiang Shiwan was standing, Liu Huining's entire body was almost hidden under Meng Tingzhou's cloak.

Under the moonlight, the two of them hugging each other was very touching.

In front of so many people, Meng Tingzhou could only let her hug him. He held her hand and asked her to let go of him: "Yes, I'm back."

Liu Huining looked up at him, tears in his eyes: "Where have you been these days? There has been no news for more than ten days."

Seeing Meng Tingzhou's slightly impatient expression, Pei Qing said from the side: "Madam Ning, the governor has caught a severe cold these days and has just recovered a little."

Seeing that figure had left, Meng Tingzhou was unwilling to stay here any longer: "Huining, when I have rested enough, I will tell you what happened these days."

Seeing that he looked really bad, Liu Huining wiped her tears and nodded: "It's my fault for losing my temper. Now that my husband is back, I should take a good rest during this period of time."

"Since the incident with the Governor's ship, my sister and the young master have been frightened and I'm afraid they can't take good care of my husband. How about my husband move to my place and I'll take good care of him?"

Liu Huining thought that with such a reason, Meng Tingzhou would have no reason to refuse, right?

Unexpectedly, Meng Tingzhou said calmly: "No need."

Liu Huining was stunned: "Why would my husband do this? I really want to take good care of my husband."

Pei Qing nodded beside him: "Madam Ning, you don't know, the governor has been using his own bed for a long time. He hasn't had a good rest in recent days, and he has caught a cold. The governor can rest better if he sleeps in his own bed."

"How about this..." Liu Huining thought for a moment, "Why don't I move in with you for a while, so that it will be convenient for me to take care of you?" Before she could finish, Meng Tingzhou had already walked past her: "Huining, it's getting late. You've worked hard these days. Rest early."

"Husband..."

Meng Tingzhou did not stop and went straight back to his study.

When they arrived at the study, Pei Qing helped him sit down carefully: "Commander-in-chief, your injury..."

Meng Tingzhou stroked his chest and said, "It's okay. Doctor Mei said that we should not stand or sit for long periods of time. In the next few days, I will say that I have a severe cold. Please help me keep out people outside, especially Liu Huining. Don't let her enter my place without permission."

"Yes, Governor."

Meng Tingzhou lay down and looked at Shi Yunge beyond the wall: "Where is she?"

"Huh?" Pei Qing was stunned for a moment, then realized that she was referring to Jiang Shiwan, and stammered, "Madam...Madam may not know that you are back."

I have been thinking about her day and night these days, worried that she can't cope with the situation in the Governor's Mansion. I only took a quick glance at her when I finally came back.

Meng Tingzhou felt inexplicably irritated: "Go and invite her over."

Pei Qing took the order and went out.

But after a moment, Jiang Shiwan came over from next door.

"You're looking for me?" She came in and asked calmly, "But what's the matter?"

Meng Tingzhou stared at her face: "I'm back, shouldn't you come to see me?"

Jiang Shiwan walked over closely and said, "I thought she would stay with you and take care of you."

Her words made Meng Tingzhou feel a little uncomfortable. He paused and said, "It happened suddenly, so I had to come back early. Doctor Mei asked me to stay here for a few more days before I can get up. I'll have to trouble you to change the medicine for me in the next few days."

Jiang Shiwan nodded: "I understand."

Seeing that she was one step away from him, Meng Tingzhou reached out and held her hand.

Jiang Shiwan lost her balance and fell down. She subconsciously used her hands to support herself, and her face changed: "I almost hit your wound."

Smelling her unique scent, Meng Tingzhou felt a little relieved: "How have you been these days?"

Jiang Shiwan wanted to pull his hand away but couldn't move, so he could only lean closer to his face: "Fortunately, I said I was frightened and sick when I came back, and I didn't see anyone much. I just didn't expect that the emperor would think of setting up a cenotaph."

When she mentioned the word "cemetery", Meng Tingzhou clearly felt her tremble slightly.

"So you just stood in front of the hall and didn't let anyone get close?"

Seeing Jiang Shiwan's surprised look, Meng Tingzhou laughed softly: "Meimei, I didn't expect you to protect me like this."

The hand around her neck exerted a little force, and Jiang Shiwan's lips covered his.

Before she could react, Meng Tingzhou took the softness and sweetness that she had been dreaming about into his mouth.

His breath became stronger and stronger, carrying an urgent desire and patience.

Jiang Shiwan couldn't retreat, so she had to bite his lips. Meng Tingzhou felt the pain and relaxed, and she was freed.

Her face flushed and she gasped for breath, but she remained calm and said, "Since you are seriously injured, please take care of yourself."

Meng Tingzhou licked the bitten area, which had a faint smell of blood. He raised his eyebrows and smiled: "The key part was not injured."

(End of this chapter)