Transmigrating to a Female-Dominated World: Handsome Men Keep Chasing After Me

Chapter 328

Chi Chenyi stared in disbelief at the slap mark on her face, which was particularly glaring. She murmured, "No, no, I didn't..."

She was the one who got beaten, but ironically, it was herself who felt sad?

Nalan Jingwen saw his panicked and helpless expression and squeezed his hand tightly.

For Chi Chenyi, this slap used all his strength, but for Nalan Jingwen, Chi Chenyi was already seriously injured and had no strength left. The force of this slap was really negligible, it just looked more serious.

However, Chi Chenyi had clearly forgotten her strength. His mind and eyes were filled with the slap mark on her face, and countless feelings of self-blame, guilt, and pain surged up, making it almost unbearable for him.

"No, I didn't, it's not true..."

He was in unbearable pain, tears streaming down his face, and his body swayed precariously.

Nalan Jing noticed his unusual behavior, his expression turned serious, and he tightened his grip on his hand, easily pulling him into his arms.

"What's wrong? I know you didn't do it on purpose, it doesn't hurt!"

Before he could finish speaking, the person in his arms fainted and fell silent.

Nalan Jingwen's expression turned somber as he placed his hand on Nalan Jingwen's pulse, his brows furrowing slightly.

His injuries were far more severe than she had imagined. Almost every part of his body was unharmed, his internal energy was churning and chaotic, and even his soul was damaged. No wonder, with his strength, he could have been forced to this point by those men in black.

Who on earth hurt him like this?

Nalan Jingwen lowered her eyes and looked at the person in her arms. Her heart sank. However, she had no time to think about anything else. The most important thing was to heal his injuries.

She found a cave, carefully placed the person on a boulder, and began to heal him. However, Chi Chenyi's injuries were extraordinary, and since they were no longer on Phoenix Perch Mountain, healing them would be even more difficult. When she opened her eyes again, it was already dark outside the mountain.

She stayed up all night, guarding Chi Chenyi's side, taking care of him, and not daring to leave his side for even a moment.

She didn't want him to wake up and not see her, nor did she want him to leave after waking up. Moreover, Chi Chenyi had little will to live now, and she was only keeping him alive by force. She was afraid that he would try to kill himself after waking up.

So they had no choice but to stay by his side without leaving for even a moment.

……

The next day at the Imperial Palace.

"Your Highness, Lord Shen requests an audience."

Before the palace attendant could finish speaking, a woman's voice came from outside the palace gate, "Your Highness, are you alright?"

Ah Nian's expression was calm, and his face was delicate, but upon closer inspection, a hint of weariness was hidden in his eyes.

"What brings you here today, Lord Shen?"

His less-than-welcoming tone didn't anger Shen Xi. She walked in, casually sat down in a chair, picked up a pastry from the table, put it in her mouth, and chuckled softly.

"Your Highness, are you settling in well with the food and lodgings since you returned to the country? If not, please be sure to tell me what you like to eat and drink, and I will have it delivered to you."

Her voice was casual and unrestrained, lacking any of the manners and etiquette expected of a subject, as if she were the master of the palace.

Anian was not angry at Shen Xi's actions. He simply said, "I am not uncomfortable with this. If Lord Shen came today just to say these things, then please leave. I am really tired today and need to rest."

"Didn't Your Highness get enough rest last night?"

"It's just that I was dealing with official business a little late."

Shen Xi stared straight at him, her gaze bold and blatant, with a hint of probing that made Anian frown uncomfortably.

"I have come today to share an interesting story with Your Highness, which I am sure Your Highness will find interesting."

Ah Nian didn't speak, neither saying he would listen nor saying he wouldn't listen.

Before he could answer, Shen Xi continued, “Yesterday, a servant from my residence reported that the Prince Xian went to one of my auction houses and spent a fortune to buy a priceless gem. There is only one of that gem in the world, which I found by chance. It is truly precious. I was quite surprised that the Prince Xian bought it.”

"But I don't think that the wise prince is a person who likes jewelry. Why would he spend so much money to buy such a gemstone? I've thought about it and I think that the wise prince has taken a fancy to some young master during his stay in Baiji and wants to use this to please him."

As Shen Xi spoke, she glanced at A Nian's hand, which was gradually clenching into a fist, and curled her lips into a smile.

"Therefore, I think it would be better to have someone investigate which young master the Prince has taken a fancy to. If that young master is not yet married, why don't we do him a favor and send him to the Prince? This would also promote relations between our two countries. What does Your Highness think?"

After she finished speaking, she looked at Anian. The stinging pain in her palm gradually cleared her mind. She remained calm and her words were completely even.

"I think this is inappropriate."

"Oh? Why does Your Highness say that?"

"I have spent a considerable amount of time with the Wise Princess and am fairly familiar with her temperament. She has always disliked others making decisions for her. If we were to do so, it would likely cause displeasure and backfire."

"Your Highness seems to understand the Prince quite well."

Shen Xi said something ambiguous.

Ah Nian said, "Even if two people are not familiar with each other, they should get to know each other a little after spending a few days together."

Shen Xi nodded, seemingly in agreement.

"In that case, Your Highness shall listen."

Ah Nian didn't speak. He picked up the teacup next to him and took a sip, which relieved his dry throat. Shen Xi watched his actions and noticed a bluish tinge on his wrist. A strange light flashed in her eyes.

"Your Highness's bracelet..."

Ah Nian paused, then discreetly covered the bracelet with his sleeve.

"how?"

Seeing this, Shen Xi smiled and said, "It's nothing. It's just that although this bracelet is of good quality, it can't compare to the ones in the palace. It's really not worthy of Your Highness's current status."

She paused for a moment, then said, "Why don't you come to my auction house, Your Highness? There are many bracelets there, and surely you'll find one that suits your taste."

The jade bracelet on his wrist felt slightly warm. Ah Nian curled his fingertips and looked in her direction. For some reason, for the first time, he did not refuse her invitation.

"it is good."

……

cave.

As soon as Chi Chenyi woke up, she saw that familiar face that caused her unbearable pain. Her breath stopped for a moment, and her eyes were sore and red, but she refused to look away even for a second.

He reached out, his hand trembling as he tried to touch it, but even though it was so close, he couldn't reach it.

Just as he was about to pull his hand away, a strong hand gripped it tightly and pressed it against his cheek.

Nalan Jingwen wasn't asleep; she was merely resting with her eyes closed. She noticed Chi Chenyi as soon as she woke up. Looking at the panicked person in front of her, she said, "Since you've already reached out, what are you afraid of?"

Chi Chenyi tried to pull her hand back, but the other person was too strong, and she couldn't pull it away even a little bit no matter what she did.

"open!"