Chu Wang Fei

by Ning er

  But Su Yuan's words only caused Chen Wang to sneer at him, after which he coldly spoke, “What you have done, you are already quite aware of it, do I need to enumerate them all for you? Are you going to deny that Su Qian Yue coveted the position of Chen Wang Ce Fei? Benwang is protecting you in all aspects and this is how you pledge your loyalty? Look at the good things that you've done, to benwang's surprise you have actually let Yun Ruo Xue marry into Chen wangfu without my consent, you had taken advantage of my trust in you!”

  The cold interrogation, caused the beads of cold sweat to roll down from Su Yuan's forehead. He was just merely following orders by detaining the daughter of the richest merchant inside the prison cell, but he had never taken the initiative to let Yun Ruo Xue marry into Chen wangfu.

  Su Yuan was very aware that Chen Wang wanted Yun Qian Meng to be his Ce Fei. How could he take his actions during this time? Wouldn't that be just digging his own grave?

  Thinking about this, Su Yuan's knees went soft as he knelt down before Chen Wang with a sound of plop, eyes filled with tears, with a pitiful voice he exclaimed, “Wangye, you must carefully think about it, I really hoped that my little girl will be able to accompany wangye by your side, but since she had already lost the opportunity, I would absolutely never forcefully squeeze Ruo Xue inside Chen wangfu. Not to mention the crime that Ruo Xue had committed, how could a delicate woman like her be able to enter Chen wangfu? I am still investigating about the fire last time during these few days, how could I still find time to think about these insignificant things? Besides, that Yun Qian Meng had already been rescued earlier by wangye, after that day, I have never seen her again anymore, moreover I haven't been to Chen wangfu yet, how could I do such thing! Please consider it carefully, wangye, I am absolutely unable to take such kind of criticism!”

  But this time Jiang Mu Chen was in his most livid state, why would he listen to Su Yuan's explanation? With one foot he kicked out Su Yuan who was about to grab onto his both legs, Jiang Mu Chen took a cold glimpse at that daughter of the richest merchant, yet his mind gradually became clearer.

  “Oh, didn't expect to be able to see wangye here!” This time, Yu gonggong's voice echoed from the entrance of the prison cell, making all the people lifted their eyes to see. Was not this Yu gonggong served Emperor Yu Qian?

  Chen Wang mockingly glanced at Yu gonggong who was stepping down from the stairs as he approached him, in a cold voice he said, “Yu gonggong seemed to be quite unoccupied today, you are actually roaming around the entire capital! Why, now that you are also quite interested in this prison cell of the Ministry of Justice, plan to live here for a few days?”

  Yu gonggong was already aware of Chen Wang's bad mood today based on his expression, particularly when the second-rank high official of the royal court like Su Yuan had actually knelt down before Chen Wang. The scene only made Yu gonggong felt even more puzzled in his heart, but his face brimming with smile, in a humble manner he responded to Chen Wang's question: “Wangye, you are joking. How can there be a leisure time for servants like us! Nubi was merely following His Majesty's command, as I came here to read the Imperial Decree aloud!”

  “Humph, apparently, Chu Fei Yang had put in a lot of efforts for Yun xiangfu. He must be really tired, just recently returned from Luo City, then without stopping to rest he was busy clearing up the criminal charges against his soon-to-be father-in-law, but didn't have any idea whether he had already caught the disease, but he must not come up with something to harm the people inside the Imperial Palace.” Seeing Yu gonggong had a calm face, without any vicious behavior, Chen Wang knew that he was holding the Imperial Decree in his hand, as for the people in Yun xiangfu, perhaps it was a good news.

  Seeing Chen Wang saying the grapes were sour when he was not able to eat them, Yu gonggong emphatically not wanted to take a lot of trouble to communicate with him. He simply put on a smile, after which he led the young eunuchs behind him as they continued on walking towards the inner part of the prison cell.

  Those members of Yun xiangfu who had been imprisoned for more than ten days, seeing the arrival of gonggong, one by one they stood up, each and every one was leaning against the railings, with eyes full of hope as they looked at the Imperial Decree that gonggong was holding in his hands.

  “Why don't you all kneel down?” Seeing the women inside the prison cells with wan and sallow faces, and their clothes being filthy, Yu gonggong immediately uttered these words to remind them.

  Having heard these words, all the people immediately knelt down regardless of the dirty floor. One by one, they lowered their heads, feeling resigned as they waited for the announcement of the Imperial Decree.

  “As a mandate of Heavens, His Majesty hereby declares the imperial order: During the period of time wherein Yun Xuan Zhi being the Minister of the Right, he was cautious and conscientious, scrupulously abiding by his duty. Upon investigation of the current corrupt practices in the imperial examinations, Yun Xuan Zhi conducted his duty as examiner unscrupulously, from this day on, his position as the Minister of the Right will be reinstated! But because of his suspicious actions during the current imperial examination, his salary will be forfeited for one year! Yun Yi Heng's position as Provincial Top Scorer will be stripped off, he will be forever forbidden to join all the imperial examinations. From this day on, all the members of the Yun xiangfu will be released, as ordered by the Emperor himself!”

  “What?” The moment when Yu gonggong finished announcing the Imperial Decree, laotaitai suddenly yelled out loud before fell to ground refusing to get up, Li Shi got frightened as she hurriedly stepped forward wanting to support laotaitai up, yet she saw laotaitai's four limbs twitched, the neck and back violently straightened and facial nerves got paralyzed. Her heart felt that it was not good, she immediately directed the servant girl beside her to lift laotaitai up, sending her out just in time when the female jailers opened the door, afterwhich Li Shi approached the prison cell where Yun Yi Yi was detained, seeing her own daughter now lying on the bed wearing an insensitive face, she was reminded again of her own talented eldest son who was already prohibited to join the imperial examinations for the rest of his life. The tears in Li Shi's eyes slipped down trailing her face, she immediately turned around and rushed in front of Yu gonggong, kneeling down before him she cried and exclaimed, “gonggong, my son is a talented person, why would His Majesty forbid him to join the imperial examinations!”

  Seeing this woman kneeling down and crying bitterly before him, Yu gonggong's eyes looked a bit disgusted, afterwhich he spoke coldly“Madame, why don't you go back and ask er gongzi of what he had done? Affecting other people's development in the exam room, seizing the position of Hui Yuan for the sake of his own brother, Yu Yi Heng's Hui Yuan position was truly disgraceful! Besides, His Majesty had already assessed the first three top scorers for the current metropolitan examinations, Yun Yi Heng's talent falls under Han Hui Yuan's, His Majesty was evidently angered! Madame, do you still have the nerve to ask about the reason, humph!”

  After speaking, Yu gonggong did not care to take another glimpse at Li Shi. He walked out without consulting anyone, but when he brushed past Chen Wang, he slightly halted his steps, smiled and conveyed, “Wangye, when nubi was serving at the main hall of the Palace, apparently I've heard that Chu Xiang had asked for His Majesty to bestow an Imperial Decree, seeking to fulfill his marriage with Yun xiaojie tonight. Now that the sky had gradually turned dark, whatever happened wangye must proceed to congratulate them! Don't be late, or else there wouldn't even have a single cup of wine left!”

  Having said that much, Yu gonggong left the prison having accomplished his duty.

  After Jiang Mu Chen had heard of this news, his both eyes immediately widened. Right when he wanted to inquire further, Yu gonggong had already took his seat inside the horse carriage, starting off his journey towards the Imperial Palace.

  But, Yu gonggong was Emperor Yu Qian's servant, Jiang Mu Chen still needed mull over this information
, so he didn't immediately leave the prison. Instead he went further inside the prison. When he found the prison cell where Yun Qian Meng had been detained, he proceed to look around, yet he simply failed to find the figures of Mu Chun and the others, his gaze condensed into ice. In an instant he turned around taking quick steps as he stepped out of the prison, leading Ning Feng and the other as they rushed their horses quickly towards the direction of Chu xiangfu…...

  This time, both inside and outside of the gates of Chu xiangfu were blazing with lights, the crimson sticker of ‘happiness' hung around the lanterns everywhere, with the air full of festivity.

  “Open the gates!” After rushing wildly for a short period of time, Chen Wang tightened up the reins of the horses as he stopped beside the gates of Chu xiangfu, Inside Chu xiangfu, a faint sound of instruments playing echoed from within, causing his eyes to be full of anger, his cold eyes swept through the young manservants guarding outside the gates as he roared.

  Seeing a fierce person suddenly appeared in the gates of the residence, that young manservant actually turned around and ran inside, momentarily closing the corner gates of Chu xiangfu.

  Chen Wang seeing that servant boy being outrageous, who would go so far as to leave him outside the door, immediately got down from his horse and lead Ning Feng and the others towards Chu xiangfu.

  But at this time, the tightly closed corner gate suddenly opened, presenting the steward of Chu xiangfu. When he saw Chen Wang's face, he immediately bowed down with his hands held in front and smiled, “Wangye, how do you find the time to visit Chu xiangfu today? However, our xiangye is still in the Palace right now, I'm afraid that he will not be able to entertain wangye at present!”

  “How dare you, you have actually blocked wangye's path, don't you want to live anymore?” Seeing that steward going so far as to block Chen Wang's path, Ning Feng immediately advanced forward and reprimanded!

  But that steward seemed to have learned Chu Fei Yang's technique. Being subjected under Ning Feng's strict reprimand, he did not show the least bit of fear or anger, just a shallow smile as he said, “Wangye please do not blame me, as a servant I am just following xiangye's instructions.”

  “Get lost, or else benwang will kill you!” Holding the long sword in his hand firmly, Jiang Mu Chen stared at the blazing crimson lights before his eyes, the cheerful voices became extremely clear in his ears, his heart was so anxious like burning flames, the sword in his hand suddenly obstructed in front of that steward's chest, pushing him aside with exerted force.

  Although that steward's figure wasn't tall, yet he wasn't easily being pushed aside by Chen Wang, but instead he was still standing in his current position all along, smiled and said “Don't be anxious, wangye! Xiangye had instructed me, he said that if wangye came over to visit xiangfu, we should open wide the gates of xiangfu to welcome wangye!”

  While speaking, that steward lifted up both of his hands, clapping them three times in midair, seeing that originally being tightly closed main gate of xiangfu had actually being opened immediately.

  After that, that steward smiled and said, “Wangye, please proceed!”

  Jiang Mu Chen glanced at the steward, then he turned around and looked at Chu xiangfu which was currently reflecting a huge span of reddish lights, immediately he lifted his leg and set his foot further inside……

  But, there was not a single person present inside Chu xiangfu, those cheerful sounds were just an opera group singing and playing their instruments. As Jiang Mu Chen proceeded further inside, his facial expression turned uglier, as it happened, the steward standing beside him even enraged him by saying, “Wangye, xiangye said, if you are still worried, you may flip through the entire Chu xiangfu, he will not have any objection regarding that!”

  After speaking, that steward immediately turned around and left, leaving Jiang Mu Chen behind wearing a gloomy face as he stood in middle of the backyard all by himself.

  “Damn it!” All the face of the people related to Chu Fei Yang quickly flashed through his mind, Jiang Mu Chen immediately cursed in a lowered voice, he had no desire to stay in this Chu xiangfu any longer being lured to this territory of the enemy. With great rush he led Ning Feng out of Chu xiangfu, quickly mounted on the horseback, running quickly towards another house in the courtyard.

  “Everyone, close the gates!” Seeing Chen Wang had already left, that steward immediately instructed in a clear voice.

  At this moment it was full of joy inside Chu wangfu. Musical instruments played, then all the people watched as Chu Fei Yang held Yun Qian Meng's hand as they slowly walked to the ceremonial hall.

  At this time, Chu Wang, Gu laotaijun, Qu Ling Ao and the others were already anxiously waiting for them as they were seated inside the banquet hall. Even Rong Yun He was smiling as watched the two persons leisurely enter the ceremonial hall.

  “They are truly a perfect couple, aren't they!” Today Chu Wang was extremely pleased. Seeing his own grandson wearing a crimson wedding robe leading the woman he loved as they approached, his face beamed making people no longer be able to see his eyes.

  Gu laotaijun was also in a great mood, immediately following Chu Wang's words she spoke, “Wangye you are right! Fei Yang is a talented person, our Meng'er is also a great beauty, they are naturally a perfect couple!”

  The ceremony hadn't even finished yet but the way she called him already changed!

  But Yun Qian Meng was feeling gloomy underneath her red veil. It was fortunate that Chu Wang did not see her current expression, unexpectedly praising that they were ‘a perfect couple, a match made in heaven'.

  If he were to see her face being covered with a huge amount of powder and cosmetics on by her cousin, perhaps he would not have spoken so highly of her anymore!

  Indulging herself in fancy thoughts, a huge hand pulled off the red silk fabric in her hand, afterwards holding her hand, immediately leading her to all the people who were sitting in the main hall.

  Only until this moment was Yun Qian Meng was able to truly feel Chu Fei Yang's presence. The two of them had not seen each other for a long time. The matron of honor just tucked in thatred silk then earnestly instructed her to walk out. There was no time at all to chat but the warm and powerful hands of Chu Fei Yang were telling her very clearly that he had already returned safe and sound. Yun Qian Meng could now take a breath of relief. A smile spread across her delicate face underneath the veil. Her small hands immediately gripped Chu Fei Yang's tightly.

  Chu Fei Yang felt the change in Yun Qian Meng's emotions and also squeezed back with just enough strength not to hurt her. He led her along beside him protectively, staring at her through the red veil with a look of infatuation, as if he had a lot of things he wanted to say to her.

  “Alright, alright, let us now start the ceremony, you can continue to look at her once you get back! Seriously, as if you were afraid that people will not know that you are getting married today, just grow up!” Seeing Chu Fei Yang's absent-minded look, Chu Wang took the opportunity and started to jeer at his own grandson.

  The people sitting inside the ceremonial hall laughed out loud one by one having heard of Chu Wang's words.

  Chu Fei Yang did not seem to be embarrassed. Since all the people could see through him, naturally he would not hide. On the contrary he just stared straightly at the gorgeous Yun Qian Meng, the thoughts and feelings in his heart were even more obvious.

  “Xiangye, let's start the ceremony! Or else the lucky hour will be over soon!” But, Shangguan Mama spoke to remind them of the lucky hour.

  Only up to this moment, did Chu Fei Yang then reluctantly pull away his gaze temporarily, facing Shangguan Mama he nodded his head. Afterwards they heard the voice of the leader of the ceremony shouting loudly.

  “First bow to the Heaven and Earth!”

  “Second bow to the honorable elders!”

  “Husband and wife bow to each other!”

  Yun Qian Meng was not moved by the first two ceremonial words, but when ‘
husband and wife bow to each other' was said, the smile in the corner of her mouth became even sweeter.

  Afterwhich she saw Chu Fei Yang lean closer to her once again, gently grasping her hand, under the noisy cheering sounds of all the people, he led her along as they walked towards the direction of their bridal chamber...

  Meanwhile, Chen Wang had finally arrived at the front gates of Chu wangfu. Seeing the Chu wangfu having not the least bit of difference than its usual days, Jiang Mu Chen felt like there's a huge chance that this was Yun Qian Meng's hiding place.

  With his hands tightly grabbing the long sword, Jiang Mu Chen quickly hopped down from the horseback, directly walking towards the gates of Chu wangfu.

  “Who's there!” But when Jiang Mu Chen reached the stairs, a group of imperial guards dressed in black showed up from all sides, seeing them full of solemn and respectful murderous spirit, the firm expression in their eyes immediately let Ning Feng, who was following behind Jiang Mu Chen, understand that, perhaps this was the most elite troops under the Chu Wang's command.

  These men only followed Chu Wang's command alone, even if it was Emperor Yu Qian's words, they will never follow them.

  Even if wangye was to meet force with force with them this time, perhaps the one who would suffered from loss would be wangye. After all, these men had indeed experienced life or death in the real battlefield and they had survived, their fighting experiences were more ferocious than those military leaders within the Imperial Court.

  During this time, what they had brought were just a group of normal imperial guards, perhaps they simply were no match for them.

  With this analysis, Ning Feng was about to convince Chen Wang, yet he discovered that he had directly walked forward in his emotionless face, completely not being concerned about the real military man in front of him.

  “Wangye, you have come to visit my official residence at this late hour, what is your intention?” During this time, the main gate of Chu wangfu was opened wide, Chu Nan Shan who was wearing a dark purple prince robe as he walked outside with a profound expression. Surprisingly, Qu Zhang Qing, who was just with Chen Wang earlier, was right behind him.