by La Mi Tu
“It so happened that miss just said that in this season, she can eat grapes! Didn’t expect Ji Xiang sister would send them over. Thanks, ah!”
Su Mei enthusiastically took over the grapes and called Ji Xiang into the carriage.
“No, wangye’s carriage still needs people. This slave will retire first!”
After Ji Xiang was gone, Su Mei looked at her back and said: “Miss, seeing Ji Xiang going by the book, don’t you think she’s a lot like Tie Xue? If Tie Xue was here, I would think they were siblings! Ru Yi is so easy-going, why is Ji Xiang so serious? Weren’t they born at the same time?”
“I don’t know this. Go ask their parents. Perhaps one of their personalities resembles the mother and the other resembles the father.”
Murong Qi Qi lowered her head, painted and wrote on a paper. Only when Su Mei washed the grapes and put them near her mouth, did she open her mouth and swallowed it.
“Really sweet!”
“Miss, it must be the heart that is sweet!”
Su Mei smiled and joked.
“If guye7 has something good, he always sends it to miss first. It seems that he cares very much about miss!”
“Talkative!”
Murong Qi Qi smiled and handed the paper to Su Yue.
“Send it to Fang Kui. This time, the tournament between the four countries is held in Bei Zhou. We can use this opportunity to let Tong Bao Zhai and Jue Se Fang reach another level!”
After hearing that the moment Murong Qi Qi opened and closed her mouth was about money, Su Yue smiled: “Miss, before long we can ‘whitewash’, right?”
“Yes!”
Murong Qi Qi nodded.
‘Whitewashing’ was something Murong Qi Qi invented after taking over Moyu.
Traditionally, Moyu had been classified as an evil cult by the upright clans and was despised by them. Murong Qi Qi lived at Moyu for five years and has many feelings towards Moyu. From the moment Murong Qi Qi took Moyu over from her godfather, Murong Qi Qi has been thinking about how to let Moyu appear openly in the sun. This is what she called ‘whitewashing’.
As a top assassin organization known in the world, the people from Moyu, aside from killing, didn’t know any other lines of business. From the day Murong Qi Qi became the head of Moyu, she had secretly vowed to give them a new life, a new beginning.
No one was born loving blood and love killing. A lot of people were forced to embark on this road. She had experienced the hardships and the thrills. The kind of despair in this dark life, she had deeply felt it. So she even more wants to bring a bright life to everyone.
That’s why Murong Qi Qi uses the identity of Guang Hua gongzi8 to create many miracles from Tong Bai Zhai to Jue Se Fang.
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Wangfei: official wife of a wangye
Shizi: Son of a wangye by a wangfei. Usually the eldest son
Wangye: prince of first rank
Yuan: a part of a residence
Bengong: I, used by the females of the imperial family
Er: term of endearment
Guye: son in law/ also used by the mistress’s family
Gongzi: young master/ also used to refer a famous man
Chapter 63: Wangfei Eloped With A Man (1)
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The world only knew about Guang Hua gongzi’s1 talent, but no one knew that he is the hear the wind and lose gall Du Xian Er. Also, no one knew that from a shopkeeper to a small servant of Tong Bao Zhao and Jue Se Fang, all were killers from Moyu.
Hear the wind and lose gall: terror-stricken
All of these were the prelude.
When Ming Yue Cheng gets the throne, she gets the ‘special access order’. She will build the ‘world’s best place of business’ in You Yun’s sixteen states. A continental bag of business and earning universal money! She will let the world’s best place of business really become the world’s best. At that time, the people of Moyu can also proudly start a new life!
At this time, Shangguan Wu Ji, being the messenger to escort princess, was promoted to a general and had the special task of taking care of the basic necessities of Murong Qi Qi and to take care of her safety.
All the way, unavoidable, Shangguan Wu Ji personally intervened and checked everything.
Escorting the person in his heart to marrying far away, seeing her becoming someone else’s wife with his own eyes, undoubtedly to Shangguan Wu Ji, it was an extremely cruel thing. Every time he saw Murong Qi Qi’s indifferent expression, Shangguan Wu Ji felt like a knife was stabbing into his heart. Piece by piece, making blood drip.
A day passed again. The sun went down. The long line of troops stopped and stationed. Shangguan Wu Ji rode a horse and stopped next to Murong Qi Qi’s carriage.
“Princess, tomorrow we will reach the Stone Gate.”
Stone Gate is the border between Xi Qi and Bei Zhou. After passing the Stone Gate, they will be in Bei Zhou.
Although she’s someone who practiced martial arts, but sitting in the carriage for the whole day was somewhat too much for Murong Qi Qi. Her whole body felt like it’s breaking apart. The moment she heard that they would take a break, Murong Qi Qi, with the help of Su Yue and Su Mei, went down the carriage.
The closer they got to the north, the more flatter and open the terrains became, and it also became more and more desolate. There are no Xi Qi’s mountains. Only a grey vast field could be seen. Plus the fact, that’s already early in the winter. The grass has withered. The whole vast ground is desolate, looking increasingly tragic.
“Princess, the moment we pass Stone Gate, we will be entering Bei Zhou. If we ride day and night, only need ten days’ time to reach Bei Zhou’s capital Yan Jing.”
Shangguan Wu Ji dismounted, walked towards Murong Qi Qi and explained the journey of the following day.
“Ten days, still ten days…….”
Just the thought of needing to stay in the carriage for ten more days made Murong Qi Qi get a headache. It just so happens that she is a ‘princess’ and can’t ride on a horse. She can only hide in the carriage. The following days will be harder to pass.
Murong Qi Qi’s expression went into Shangguan Wu Ji’s eyes, but it turned into another meaning.
Sure enough, she doesn’t want to go to Bei Zhou and doesn’t want to marry Feng Cang! That being the case, why didn’t he take her away with him. The further away they get, the better!
This night, the moon and the stars were diluted. There was no wind. A quiet full moon hung on the sky. It’s the fifteenth of a month again.
Feng Cang was already asleep. And his eagle troops were like usual, setting up hundreds of tents which surrounded Feng Cang’s and Murong Qi Qi’s tents like two huge arms which protected them inside.
Late at night, aside from the night watcher, the others were asleep. Suddenly, a bird shouted twice: “Cuckoo! Cuckoo!”
Then a gust of wind passed dragging a long arrow and shot over.
“Assassin!”
A shout, the eagle troop went to meet the enemy. No panic could be seen. The ones who came were five hundred men. Black clothes, black clothed masks, revealing only their black eyes.
“Kill!”
“Protect princess!”
Shangguan Wu Ji shouted loudly while he rushed to Murong Qi Qi’s tent.
The attack at night came so sudden. The five hundred people were well-trained people. Their skills were no less than the eagle troop and they seemed to hold the determination to die. So the killers became more ruthless. For a time, the scene was in chaos. Blood and fire filled the air.
“Princess! Princess!”
When Shangguan Wu Ji arrived, Murong Qi Qi was already fully dressed and was sitting inside the tent.
“Come with me!”
When he saw Murong Qi Qi, he grabbed her hand and pulled her out of the tent. Outside, everything was on fire. Shangguan Wu Ji pulled Murong Qi Qi onto his black horse. A whip hit the horse butt. The horse rushed towards the side with fewer people.
“Sha
ngguan Wu Ji, where are you taking me to?”
The wind was whistling in Murong Qi Qi’s ear. Shangguan Wu Ji’s horse’s hooves sounded loudly and ran very fast.
“Taking you away!”
Shangguan Wu Ji ripped off his cloak and wrapped Murong Qi Qi in it.
“Are you crazy?”
Murong Qi Qi was very surprised.
“Shangguan Wu Ji, you are defying the decree, you know?!”
“Can’t bother with it so much! I can’t let you marry him!”
The news that Shangguan Wu Ji took away Murong Qi Qi, spread to the outside of Feng Cang’s tent in a moment.
“What happened?”
Feng Cang was bathing in a bucket full of medicine. The dark syrup emitted an odor. He was pale. Large drops of sweat were on his forehead. He looked very scary. The only thing that didn’t change was that pair of crystal like water eyes.
“Wangye2, all is right.”
Jin Mo stood behind Feng Cang. The silver needle in his hand stuck into Feng Cang’s skull.
“They are just some small things. It won’t take long. Be assured……”
“Is it?”
Feng Cang didn’t believe Jin Mo. He heard someone mention Murong Qi Qi.
“Ru Yi, you say!”
“This venomous insect is too strong. Wait till I force it out.”
The silver needles in Jin Mo’s hands rapidly went into Feng Cang’s body. From the back of his head to his back, all have a silver color.
“Jin Mo, what are you hiding from me?”
Knowing Jin Mo’s personality, Feng Cang didn’t let those words sway him.
“Ru Yi, if you don’t say it, then don’t stay at benwang’s3 side anymore.”
Ru Yi is now in a dilemma. If he doesn’t say, Feng Cang will get angry. According to his (FC) personality, he really wouldn’t be able to serve at wangye’s side anymore. However, today is the fifteenth. It’s a critical moment of wangye’s disease. If he tells Feng Cang that little wangfei4 eloped with Shangguan Wu Ji, wangye will get angry. It’ll be bad if this anger hurts his body.
Just as Ru Yi was hesitating, Feng Cang pushed Jin Mo away and stood up.
“Wangye……”
Seeing Feng Cang acting like this, Jin Mo became nervous and anxious. The treatment being interrupted, how much damage that will cause Feng Cang’s body, he knows it all too well.
Feng Cang’s vessels bulged like vines wrapped around his arms, covering his whole body. It looked very scary, but the coldness coming out of his body was the scariest of them all.
“Say! What happened to wangfei?”
Feng Cang glared at Ru Yi. The coldness in his eyes was overflowing. There wasn’t a trace of human in it. And the pressure released from his body made people unable to bear it.
‘Pa!’
Knowing that wangye had become really angry, Ru Yi’s knees went weak and he knelt in front of Feng Cang.
“Wang, wangfei she……”
“Why are you mentioning her?! Wangye, I’ll continue…….”
Jin Mo prevented Ru Yi from speaking. But the next moment, Feng Cang’s big hand unexpectedly locked tightly at his throat, making it difficult for him to breathe.
“Wangye……”
“Jin Mo, benwang will say it once again, Murong Qi Qi is benwang’s wangfei. If you don’t respect her, benwang will kill you!”
The coldness in Feng Cang’s eyes is true. The intention to kill is also true. Jin Mo never expected that after following him for a decade, Feng Cang would do this to him because of this little trifle.
“Say!”
Feng Cang’s hand tightened some more. His purple eyes are desolate, icy and even more colder. It’s like an ice-house which is able to freeze people.
Feng Cang’s eyes turns purple when his disease is acting up. His eyes are normally black. Later in the book, we will find out the reason why.
How long has it been since he last saw Feng Cang get so angry? Jin Mo’s heart tightened. The pain on his throat spread throughout his body. He knew that if he said one more word, Feng Cang will not be lenient. So, he honestly closed his mouth.
“Wangye, general Shangguan took wangfei away!”
Ru Yi closed his eyes, endured the tears and told the truth.
“Took away……”
After hearing this, Feng Cang froze for a moment. His heart bolted out of the blue as if he suddenly lost a bone. The strength in his hand weakened and his body fell back.
‘Boom.’ The medicine water spilled all over the floor.
“She left?”
Feng Cang thought that Murong Qi Qi would follow him to Bei Zhou, would marry him and they would have their own children. He didn’t expect that she would go away with Shangguan Wu Ji! Why? Why?
“Wangye, wangfei went away with Shangguan Wu Ji.”
Seeing Feng Cang so pale and feeble sitting there, Jin Mo couldn’t bear to see him like this. This wangye’s love got moved, his heart turned chaotic. Finding out that wangfei eloped with another man, his heart must be in pain. He is such a proud person, this time he must be really heartbroken……
Enduring the pain on his throat, Jin Mo continued to put needles into Feng Cang. Today is the fifteenth. It’s the day Feng Cang’s disease will act up. Jin Mo already cursed Murong Qi Qi a thousand times. This woman is really not letting them be peaceful! Since she has another in her heart, why did she still provoke Feng Cang?! Damn!
“Wangye, endure. It’ll only take a while.”
Time seemed to have stopped at this moment. Feng Cang let Jin Mo practice acupuncture on him and pushed back those ugly bruises. His hair hung down, blocking his purple eyes, making people unable to guess what this wangye is thinking. It’s just that even Jin Mo and Ru Yi could detect the disease in Feng Cang was becoming slightly worse. It’s all because of that woman!
“Done……”
Finally, Jin Mo let out a long sigh. Fortunately, this time, they passed through it. He was worried that Feng Cang’s impulsiveness would ruin today’s treatment.
Just as Jin Mo said the word done, Feng Cang spit out a mouthful of black blood.
“Wangye!”
Jin Mo was shocked. He had guessed wrong. The position Murong Qi Qi has in Feng Cang’s heart is not normal. Just now, he (FC) forced all the rage into his body. Now the matter has become worse! If it damages the internal organs, it’ll be big trouble!
Feng Cang opened his eyes. His eyes turned back to black. He wiped the blood from his mouth and stood up.
“Ru Yi, guide benwang to search for wangfei!”
“Wangye, you can’t. Your body……”
‘Peng……’
With one stroke, Feng Cang swept Jin Mo who had been blocking the way. He strode out of the bucket and draped his body in white clothes. He turned back. The coldness on his body was strong.
“Jin Mo, if next time you have so many words again, benwang really won’t be polite anymore!”
“Wangye!”
This time, Ru Yi was very anxious. Seeing Feng Cang looking like this, if he really goes out to search for Murong Qi Qi now, what should he (RY) do if he (FC) faints? Or if wangfei wanted to elope from the bottom of her heart, then what should wangye do? Would he let them be or kill that pair on the spot?
Ru Yi couldn’t speculate Feng Cang’s inner thoughts. Seeing him so decisive, nobody could stop him. Ru Yi could only help Feng Cang dress and get the horse for him.
“Ji Xiang, let the eagle troop kill without leaving any survivors!”
As he left the tent, he glanced at those stubborn people in black. Feng Cang humphed coldly and quickly mounted the horse. He thought about which way Shangguan Wu Ji went with Murong Qi Qi and chased after them in that direction.
“That’s demon wang! Kill him!”
When a white clothed Feng Cang appeared in front of the people in black, someone immediately shouted.
“Big reward for killing demon wang……”
This person hadn’t even finish
ed talking when a sharp arrow went straight through his throat. Not far away, Ji Xiang held a bow in her hand. The bow had five arrows. She shot all the black people who rushed towards Feng Cang to death.
“Overconfident!”
The eagle troop who got the command, now they also got serious. They only listened to Feng Cang’s command. Since wangye commanded that they need to kill without leaving any survivors, then these five hundred people can only stay here to become fertilizer.
At this side, Shangguan Wu Ji is rushing with Murong Qi Qi.
Shangguan Wu Ji had studied the escape route many times. If they go back to Xi Qi, before long they will be found. Only the most dangerous place is also the safest place. Surely Feng Cang wouldn’t expect that they will go to Bei Zhou, so they need to go to Bei Zhou first to stay out of trouble and then go to Dong Lu.
“Shangguan Wu Ji, put me down!”
Shangguan Wu Ji suddenly making such a scene, made Murong Qi Qi completely became senseless. He wants to flee with her from the marriage? Take her wandering around the world? Did he ever ask about her thoughts?!
“Put me down!”
Murong Qi Qi struggled hard. Shangguan Wu Ji was worried that she will fall from the horse, so he could only stop.
Not waiting for the horse to stop, Murong Qi Qi got off, scaring Shangguan Wu Ji so much that he also jumped off. He wanted to see if Murong Qi Qi was hurt, but she evaded him.
“Take me back!”
The moment Murong Qi Qi opened her mouth, it was those words.
“No!”
Shangguan Wu Ji shook his head.
Sending her back into that pit of fire? Let her marry demon wang and then die on the wedding night? He couldn’t do this, no matter what! And he can’t see her disappear from this earth with his own eyes! When he asked a decree to escort Murong Qi Qi, Shangguan Wu Ji already had the thought of taking her away. Now is the right opportunity!
“Do you know what you are doing?”
Facing such a handsome and stubborn man, Murong Qi Qi was completely speechless. Does he think he is a knight who rescued a princess from a monster’s hands? Does he know what’s at stake here?
Hearing the anger in Murong Qi Qi’s voice, Shangguan Wu Ji took a few steps forward and took Murong Qi Qi into his embrace.