by La Mi Tu
“Oh……”
Chou er nodded thoughtfully and continued to ask: “Is that Du Xian Er very powerful? How is she compared with you?”
“Ah!”
Hearing Chou er say that, the man revealed a confident smile.
“Humph! Of course, she cannot be compared with me! Du Xian Er has disappeared for a long time. Maybe she even died! His royal highness the crown prince already said, as long as we can get this time’s matter done beautifully, he will certainly help me take down Moyu! By then, the whole martial arts world will be mine. By then, I’ll be the chief of the martial arts world. You will then be the wife of the chief of the martial arts world; a hundred answers to one single call. Xin er, what do you think?”
A hundred answers to one single call: one command will get hundred servants to follow that command.
Must say, the picture the man painted was very beautiful. After listening to this, Chou er became lost in the wild and fanciful thoughts about herself.
The wife of the chief of the martial arts world? The sound of that was very impressive! By then, with one call, she would be served by many. Whoever she didn’t like, she can beat. Whoever offended her, she can behead on the spot. There wouldn’t be that many rules nor uncomfortable feelings. It’s a hundred times better than being a wangfei!
“Princess has already allowed me to follow her at the tournament of the four countries!”
“Oh? That’s great! Xin er, you’re awesome!”
The man rewarded Chou er with a kiss.
“She let you take the Faithful pill, meaning she doesn’t trust you that much. You’ve suffered! Be assured, Faithful pill is not a poison. It’s only used to control people. When I go back, I’ll make some antidote for you. Take the antidote and all will be alright!”
This man really thought for her sake. At least, compared to Longze Jing Tian’s indifference, he was much better.
“I’m fine. This is what I should do. You saved me. My life is yours! I’m willing to do anything for you! Not to mention, Murong Qi Qi is my enemy. She caused me to be so miserable. I must take revenge! This is also why I volunteered!”
Recalling the things she had experienced, Chou er’s expression was painful, making the man feel a lot of heartache. He firmly held Chou er in his arms.
“Xin er, forget the past! I’ll be good to you! I’ll protect you. I won’t let you suffer again!”
“Zhao Lang……”
The affection inside the man’s voice let Chou er’s eyes become red.
“Why are you so good to me? Everyone abandoned me, why are you treating me like this?”
“Because I like you!”
Zhao Lang wiped Chou er’s tears.
“Your past makes me feel heartache! Xin er, forget Longze Jing Tian, forget about all that unhappiness. I’ll give you a happy future!”
Having Zhao Lang’s promise, Chou er’s mood became much better. She told Zhao Lang about how she went according to their plan and approached Wanyan Bao Zhu, how she got her attention, and how she gained Wanyan Bao Zhu’s trust.
“En! My people will also mix into the tournament of the four countries. At that time, they will be your help! Don’t you hate Murong Qi Qi? Why don’t we get her first? I heard that she is the woman Nan Lin wang5 cares about. Starting with her, to let Nan Lin wang’s heart hurt for a while!”
“Murong Qi Qi is very crafty. We must carefully plan this matter. Besides, her two maids are high level martial artists. If we want to deal with Murong Qi Qi, we must divert them away.”
Each time, she mentioned Murong Qi Qi, Chou er’s voice would get colder. Seeing the hatred in her eyes, Zhao Lang gently patted Chou er.
“Everything has passed! Look, look at how I will take revenge for you!”
Zhao Lang whispered a few words in Chou er’s ears. Chou er’s expression immediately turned good.
“This is not a bad idea! Humph! Murong Qi Qi, I want to let you experience a living that’s more painful than death for your whole life!”
Feeling once again that Zhao Lang’s good to her, Chou er let her body be pasted to his. Her hands were also moving on Zhao Lang’s body. The eyes looking at him also became hazy. Unexpectedly, when her hand was about to touch little Zhao Lang, her hand was caught by Zhao Lang.
“What’s the matter? Don’t you want it?”
Chou er’s white shoulders were exposed in front of Zhao Lang. Her expression also became more delicate and charming.
“Can’t today! I need to go back! Now, you’ve entered the palace. It’s different from the past. Although here is desolate and no one will come, but we still need to be careful. If something happens, I have martial arts, but you can’t escape. I can’t get you into trouble!”
Zhao Lang gently kissed Chou er’s forehead. He stood up, put on his clothes and covered the quilt on Chou er.
“Xin er, take good care of yourself! When we finish the command that crown prince has ordered us to do, then we can openly be together. I’ll let it be all red for ten li and let you have a big wedding!”
Li: Chinese mile: 500 meters
Only after Zhao Lang had left for a long time, did Chou er think about all the moments she had been with Zhao Lang. Although Zhao Lang’s looks and background could not be compared to Longze Jing Tian, but he was very good towards her. He was so caring, so sympathetic towards her……
Women always grew after experiencing many things. For example, Chou er. Now she understood that Longze Jing Tian was just a dream she had pursued when she was younger. And that waking up from the dream was the most miserable and tragic experience. So now, her thoughts were more realistic. It’s better to find a man who was good to her and spend the rest of their days together. Since Zhao Lang was willing to give her so much, she was also willing to try.
After leaving the palace, Zhao Lang didn’t go somewhere else, but he turned and went to the East Palace.
“How’s the matter going?”
Wanyan Hong hadn’t slept yet. His hair was loose and he wore just a thin cloth.
“Did she get in?”
“Yes!”
After Zhao Lang gave a detailed description, Wanyan Hong revealed a strange smile.
“This time, Feng Cang will lead the people there. This crown prince already said that I will not go because of sickness; lest to when something happens, emperor father will not hold this crown prince accountable again.”
“Your royal highness the crown prince is wise!”
Zhao Lang lowered his head and was very respectful to this man in front of him.
“Hah, flatter less! The thing this crown prince promised you, this crown prince will certainly give you. What you agreed to do for this crown prince, you should also get it done. But, is that woman reliable? After all, she is Xi Qi’s citizen, this crown prince is a bit worried.”
“Asking your highness to feel rest assured. Now, she is dead set in love with me. Princess gave her the Faithful pill. When I give her the antidote, I’ll put some poison inside. She will then be completely under my control.”
“Not bad! Not bad!”
Wanyan Hong stood up while patting his clothes and walked to Zhao Lang. He grabbed Zhao Lang’s chin.
“This crown prince thought that you had lost your mind for that woman and was worried that she would lead you by the nose. This crown prince was also afraid that you would be reluctant to be hard on her! Now, it seems that this crown prince is wrong. A Knife Wolf is still a Knife Wolf and won’t let the matter go down because of a woman! It was not a waste for this crown prince to help you get Wu Ji Gong……”
Because Zhao Lang acted fast and ruthless, that’s why the people from the jianghu6 gave him the nickname Knife Wolf.
Since Wu Ji Gong’s Mei Sha and Jue Sha had died at the hands of Du Xian Er, Wu Ji Gong didn’t have someone to lead them and was in complete chaos. At that time, Knife Wolf met Wanyan Hong and was then placed in the position of the head of Wu Ji Gong with his (WH) help. They also killed a group o
f people. Now, from the head to the bottom of Wu Ji gong were all his people. A big part of this was all thanks to Wanyan Hong’s help.
“Thanking your highness for the praise! Your highness’ kindness towards Zhao Lang is unforgettable. Zhao Lang will only be loyal to your highness!”
“Really?”
Wanyan Hong sniffed at the edge of Zhao Lang’s collar. His face revealed an expression of disgust.
“That’s a woman’s smell. Is it Murong Xin Lian’s?”
“Your highness, this is a necessary sacrifice……,” Zhao Lang explained, somewhat embarrassed. Wanyan Hong also recognized this explanation.
“Alright, go clean yourself and then come back. This crown prince needs to talk with you about the things in the tournament of the four countries. While you’re at it, also massage this crown prince’s back……”
“Yes!”
Zhao Lang laughed naughtily. He retreated and then came back. After he cleaned himself up, he exuded a refreshing fragrance.
“Come here!”
Wanyan Hong starred at Zhao Lang’s strong abdominal muscles intently.
“Don’t let this crown prince say it twice. Come……here……”
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Er: term of endearment
Cefei: second ranked wife of the prince of first rank
Bengong: I, used by the females of the imperial family
Wangfei: main wife/consort of the prince of first rank
Wang/wangye: the prince of first rank
Jianghu: the world of martial arts
Chapter 76: Feng Cang’s Disease (2)
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The day to leave for the tournament of the four countries drew near. Each time, the tournament of the four countries had ended at the end of the year; when it’s new year in the four countries. This time, Bei Zhou’s contingent was led by Feng Cang. Coming back to Yanjing, he didn’t even rest for too long before Feng Cang had to be on the road again.
“Feeling cold?”
Inside the carriage, Feng Cang warmed Murong Qi Qi in his embrace.
It’s been five days since they have left the capital. Knowing that Murong Qi Qi didn’t like the bumpy ride in the carriage, Feng Cang especially let people put a very thick mat inside the carriage. No matter if it’s sitting or lying down, it’s a lot more comfortable.
“Still good.”
Murong Qi Qi leaned back in Feng Cang’s arms while thinking about all those people in the other carriages who she didn’t wish to see. Her mood would turn bad then.
Bei Zhou had sent four men and four women. Among the four, there were two who Murong Qi Qi already knew……Wanyan Bao Zhu and Mu Yu Die. When she saw Mu Yu Die, Murong Qi Qi was thinking why, when she had previously stepped on her foot, she didn’t break her toes. Really let her get off too easily!
Although all this time, Feng Cang was very caring towards her, but there were so many butterflies fluttering in front of her and even looking with infatuated expressions at her man, making Murong Qi Qi very unhappy.
If it weren’t for her image of a lady, she would’ve certainly go forward and sent the two of them flying! Even the people around her didn’t like those two.
Since Su Mei got to know about the two’s calculations against Murong Qi Qi, her heart was stuck with a breath unable to let it go. Now they are even more unpleasing in her eyes. Each of her movements has been stopped by Murong Qi Qi. If it wasn’t because of the tournament of the four countries, Murong Qi Qi would’ve long nodded and let her get rid of them in private.
“Wangye1, when will we arrive at Yongzhou?”
This time, the place where the tournament would be held was one of the four Bei states, Yongzhou. It’s located about a half month away from Yanjing.
Seeing that Murong Qi Qi asked this question every day, Feng Cang couldn’t help but pinch her nose.
“Can’t sit any longer? Why don’t benwang2 take you out to ride a horse?”
“Ride a horse?! Really?!”
The moment Murong Qi Qi heard that, she became interested. She immediately hid her lazy expression and sat up. Her eyes were shining like crystals.
“Good! Riding a horse is a lot more comfortable!”
Seeing that Murong Qi Qi was happy, Feng Cang naturally hoped that every day, Murong Qi Qi would sparkle like this. He immediately told people to stop the carriage and let people lead his horse to them. He launched onto the horse with Murong Qi Qi. With one whip, the horse spread out its hooves and ran joyfully towards the vast wilderness.
“What? Wangye took little wangfei3 for a walk?”
In another carriage, when Jin Mo heard this, he immediately stood up.
“Ruyi, didn’t you stop wangye? Today is the fifteenth!”
“I couldn’t stop him, ah!”
Ruyi pouted with some injustice.
“Wangfei was unhappy. Of course, Wangye wanted to make her happy……”
“Wangfei, wangfei, whose wangfei is she?! She hasn’t entered the family yet! You guys already spoil her to death like this and let her think like she is heaven. How will the wangfu4 be in the future?”
The moment he heard that it had something to do with Murong Qi Qi, Jin Mo was immediately on fire. It’s her again! Why did wangye lose control every time he encountered this woman? Wangye followed her to act willfully, was he not aware of the condition of his own body?!
“Servants, prepare a horse! Ruyi, follow me! We’ll go search for wangye!”
Jin Mo rushed out with his own medicine chest. Ruyi followed him.
Because the snow had just fallen, the whole vast wilderness was an expanse of white. Plus, with a bit of sunlight, the snow got a thin layer of gold on it, making it very beautiful.
Feng Cang and Murong Qi Qi travelled very far on the horse. Only when the carriage was no longer visible did they stop.
“Refreshing!”
Although she was riding on one horse with Feng Cang, Murong Qi Qi was still very happy. She inhaled the cold fresh air. Her mood was very good.
“Bei Zhou’s scenery, a hundred leagues locked in ice, a thousand leagues of whirling snow! Beautiful! It’s really beautiful here!”
For a time, Murong Qi Qi was full of lofty ideals and even read out the first three sentences of Patio Spring Snow. Then she thought that over here, there’s no Great Wall, so she immediately stopped and no longer continued speaking.
“A hundred leagues locked in ice? A thousand leagues of whirling snow?! Good sentence, good sentence!”
Feng Cang became even more curious about this little wangfei. Although Murong Tai was a zhuangyuan5, but as far as he knew, out of Murong Qi Qi’s siblings, there’s no one with a particular outstanding talent at literature. She repeatedly let him be surprised.
“What’s next? Is there no next sentence?”
“Eh, haven’t thought of it yet!”
Murong Qi Qi laughed embarrassingly. In her heart, she blamed Feng Cang for hanging onto the question, making her almost put herself in an awkward situation.
Murong Qi Qi didn’t explain, and Feng Cang didn’t ask any further. Before, he let people investigate Murong Qi Qi’s past. He found out that during the five years she was living in Jing Xin An, everything about her was completely blank. There was no trace to investigate any further. Even they found the head of Jin Xin An, she said that miss Murong only rested at the back of the mountain. She didn’t know anything else.
It seems that this little woman has many secrets, ah!
However, what he had was plenty of time for her to slowly open her heart to him and also had plenty of patience for her to accept him. Moreover, his little wangfei was a very rich treasure. Wouldn’t it be a better feeling to dig slowly to discover all those treasures……
Feng Cang quietly held Murong Qi Qi. The two quietly watched the vast land and felt the silence between heaven and earth. Murong Qi Qi also heard Feng Cang’s heartbeat.
“Wangye……”
“Mm?”
“If some day, I’m
not me anymore, will wangye still like me?”
Murong Qi Qi’s words startled Feng Cang for a moment. Then his phoenix eyes laughed enchantingly.
“If Qing Qing is not Qing Qing, then who will you be?”
“I……”
Not waiting for Murong Qi Qi to answer, Feng Cang kissed her forehead.
“Qing Qing, you don’t have to say any more. No matter who you are, you are my, Feng Cang’s people. I only need to know that!”
Feng Cang’s full trust made Murong Qi Qi feel very touched. She smiled and hugged Feng Cang. Her head leaned against Feng Cang’s chest.
“Wangye, we must win this time’s tournament, ah! The thought of needing to part with wangye when we lose makes my heart ache……So, it’s better to win. I want to stand upright next to wangye with the identity of Nan Lin wangfei……”
This was probably the most truthful thought that came deep from Murong Qi Qi’s heart and also Murong Qi Qi’s first ‘confession’.
Feng Cang didn’t know if his heart was excited or what; in short, his eyes had heat in them. His little wangfei seemed to have begun to understand! So, his investment was finally paying off!
Feng Cang raised Murong Qi Qi’s head. The eyes, which usually emitted coldness, now exuded hazy glory and the words that came out of those red lips made people feel very embarrassed: “Qing Qing, if you tempt me like this again, I fear I wouldn’t be able to hold it in and would kiss you!”
Murong Qi Qi’s face immediately became red. She summoned a lot of courage to say such a thing and he only thought of that? Really, didn’t know what men’s heads were always thinking about.
“Since Qing Qing didn’t speak, does this mean that you gave permission?! Then I’ll……”
Feng Cang closed his eyes and leaned forward, but he touched coldness. He opened his eyes. It’s actually Murong Qi Qi holding out a snow ball.
“Hahaha! Wangye, how does this snowball taste?”