Fuzhu's Ballad

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Lan Dan sat far away in front of the window, embracing her knees to watch the maid comb Shentu Rui’s hair. The morning breeze blew in through the window, and the lush leaves outside drank in the dew, swaying gently in the calm of early summer. However, there seemed to be a radiant morning light gathered around Shentu Rui, and even from behind, she was delightful to behold, captivating her attention completely.

He was reading a letter, and after finishing, he lit it with a flame and let it burn to ashes in a small golden tray designed for this purpose.

The fallen plum blossom lantern that he knocked over had been picked up by the maid and placed back in its original place beside the copper mirror. Shentu Rui noticed this, picked it up and stroked it. He remembered the words she had said to him last night that had made him so angry, and couldn’t help but turn to glare at her.

She was leaning against the window, sitting with her knees drawn up into a small ball. Her black hair was styled like a young girl’s, flowing down her shoulders and swaying in the gentle breeze. She wore a spring green jacket and a light pink silk scarf, just like the newly bloomed lotus in the pond. Her self-pitying demeanor was that of Princess Danyang, who walked alone in the Da Min Palace. Although her heavenly beauty was still somewhat unfamiliar, her sad eyes were undoubtedly hers.

Shentu Rui stood up suddenly, startling the maid. He waved his hand, and walked straight towards Lan Dan. Seeing this, the maid quickly stepped out and closed the door behind her.

Lan Dan saw fire in his eyes and involuntarily stepped back, frowning as she watched him approaching, wondering what was on his mind.

He walked over, bent down, grabbed her ankle, and pushed her down, scolding her, “Why are you dressing up like a little girl? Are you trying to seduce someone?”

Lan Dan was speechless, feeling suffocated by his weight. “I just didn’t tie my hair up…” She thought it was more comfortable and cooler this way since she wasn’t going outside. Why was he picking a fight about it?

His hands started to peel off her clothes. Lan Dan twisted her shoulders, originally to resist, but unexpectedly helped him. She was angry and annoyed. “What are you doing? I just finished washing up…” She couldn’t say anymore as he suddenly charged in, and she just hummed heavily.

This time he was particularly rough, making it unbearable for her. She pounded his shoulders a few times, but she didn’t have much strength and he didn’t care.

“Your Highness, Your Highness.” A maid outside the door called out softly, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Shentu Rui was a bit breathless and naturally impatient at this time, asking harshly, “What’s the matter?”

“The Emperor sent someone to say that the Eldest Princess went out of the city without permission.”

Lan Dan shuddered. Shentu Cheng’s choice of words was very ingenious. Lan Cheng only left the city without permission, not running away in rebellion.

Sensing her anxiousness, Shentu Rui chuckled wickedly twice and thrusted in with all his might, making Lan Dan turn her face away in anger.

“Who should I ask to tell Su Yi Ming?” the maid added.

“Who should go? Didn’t you tell me to go?” Shentu Rui’s breath was unstable. His voice was embarrassing to listen to, and Lan Dan was very ashamed, afraid that others would not know what he was doing. “Tell them I’ll go in a little while, but now I don’t care about anyone’s life or death…”