by La Mi Tu
“She’s your biological sister!”
Longze Jing Tian has never seen such a vicious woman like Murong Qing Lian (TLNote: Uhm, Jing wang did you forget about MXL?). Why is she such a person? Not being able to win Murong Qi Qi, she would use dirty tricks? If the rope was cut, Longze Jing Tian couldn’t imagine what will happen if Murong Qi Qi fell from the air.
From Longze Jing Tian’s eyes, Murong Qing Lian saw disappointment. Her heart tightened. She didn’t want to lose Longze Jing Tian. She didn’t want him to misunderstand her. Although her motive was to kill Murong Qi Qi, but she can’t say that. She must find a reasonable reason and get rid of the disgust Longze Jing Tian has for her.
“Wangye, if they lose, not only did we pass the knockout competition, but our Xi Qi will also be the only country which passed the knockout competition. By then we don’t need to go to finals. The title is already ours! Wangye, don’t you want the title of the tournament? Wangye, I did it for Xi Qi, ah!”
Originally it was ‘murder’, but coming from Murong Qing Lian, it became so dignified. The contempt Bai Yi Yue has for Murong Qing Lian become stronger. Li Yun Qing also frowned. His impression of Murong Qing Lian fell straight to the bottom. This woman’s heart is so vicious. When he got down the pagoda, he must remind Murong Qi Qi!
“I don’t need to use such dirty tricks to get the first place!”
Obviously, Murong Qing Lian’s retort hasn’t been approved by Longze Jing Tian. Instead, he felt very disgraced.
“Using such despicable ways as stabbing people in the heart, even if I win, I won’t have a peace of mind!”
“Wangye, I really did it for you, for your own good!”
“Shut up!”
Longze Jing Tian turned and didn’t look at Murong Qing Lian anymore. This woman is obviously so hateful. She still dared to boast so shamelessly, saying those things more beautiful than singing.
“Su Mei said it very well. Princess Zhao Yang’s character is so noble, why does she has such a lowly little sister?! Benwang 4 doubts now very much if you’re the prime minister’s daughter. Why is the gap between you and princess Zhao Yang so big?! Very unimaginable!”
Longze Jing Tian ignored Murong Qing Lian. Li Yun Qing and Bai Yi Yue looked elsewhere. They showed their firm standpoint on Murong Qing Lian’s behaviour.
Looking at Longze Jing Tian’s back and thinking about his gentleness towards her when they crossed the chain, Murong Qing Lian’s felt bitterness and also felt wronged. Obviously, it is Murong Qi Qi who is the pretentious one. She is the one who is the falsest. Why is everyone’s impression of Murong Qi Qi so good? Why does everyone think that she is a good person? Even Longze Jing Tian’s voice will be particularly gentle when mentioning Murong Qi Qi. Why is it like this?
Murong Qing Lian felt injustice. She hates Murong Qi Qi; hate her for stealing everything from her.
Damned Murong Qi Qi. Why didn’t she die at Jing Xin An? Why did she come back? Since Murong Qi Qi came back from Jing Xin An, her (MQL) life changed. Originally, she was the dignified fourth miss of Murong household. Why is it that the moment Murong Qi Qi came back, daddy also doesn’t love her anymore? Everything she owned has been stolen by Murong Qi Qi! Now, even Longze Jing Tian misunderstood her. What should she do? What should she do?
It was like a pot with different kind of seasoning fell in Murong Qing Lian’s heart. She tasted different kind of tastes in her heart. Outside the pagoda, Murong Qi Qi’s group already ‘fell’ on the ground.
Murong Qi Qi loosened the rope first and then rushed to Feng Cang’s.
“Wangye!”
“Qing Qing!”
Feng Cang took big steps forward and hugged Murong Qi Qi. He deeply inhaled the fragrance of her hair.
“Qing Qing……”
Four very very slow hours. Feng Cang has never felt like this before. From the moment Murong Qi Qi entered the pagoda, his whole heart has been hanging in the air. He was very uneasy. Although on the surface, he still maintained his placid expression, but only Feng Cang himself know what kind of suffering that was.
Until, Murong Qi Qi appeared on the top of the pagoda, did Feng Cang felt relieved. Now, personally feeling her warmth in his embrace, Feng Cang’s heart completely settled down. Only embracing her and feeling her will he be completely at ease. So, this is love, ah!
At that side, Su Mei put a jade bottle under Wanyan Kang’s nose to let him sniff it in. Immediately, Wanyan Kang woke up.
“Ou!”
Wanyan Kang vomited against the wall.
“Little Mei er5, what did you let me sniff? Ou……it really stinks! Ou……it couldn’t be poop, right……Ou……”
After Wanyan Kang finished vomiting, he realized they were already at the bottom on the pagoda. How did they come down? He didn’t have a memory of it. It seemed that Murong Qi Qi’s pill was indeed good.
“Does your highness feel a bit better?”
Murong Qi Qi saw that Wanyan Kang’s pace was very pale. His body is indeed good. in no time, he began to jump.
“Now you’re not afraid anymore?”
“Not afraid! Not afraid! Stepping on the ground feels so good! It’s still stepping on the ground of the earth that’s most secure! Cousin in law, your method was useful! Next time I still want to me like this!”
“Tsk……next time, don’t know if you’ll still has such good life, having the three of us to escort you.”
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Yuan: part of a residence
Wangye/wang: prince of first rank
Wangfei: main consort of the prince of first rank
Benwang: I, this king used by the prince of first ranks
Er: term of endearment
Chapter 96: The Seventh Test (2)
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Seeing that Wanyan Kang was beside himself with joy, Su Mei couldn’t help but pour cold water on him. It’s just, not only did this cold water not dampen Wanyan Kang’s enthusiasm; instead it let him become more proud.
“This shows that I’m lucky! Sometimes, luck is also something to be proud off. Little Mei er1, do you understand?”
“Understand your butt!”
While the two were bickering, the people of Xi Qi also came down. This time, eight people left the knockout competition, namely Xi Qi’s Longze Jing Tian, Li Yun Qing, Bai Yi Yue Murong Qing Lian and Bei Zhou’s Murong Qi Qi, Su Mei, Wanyan Kang and Ruyi.
The result was somewhat unexpected for Jia Lan. Originally Jia Lan thought that only two to three people would pass. He didn’t expect that all of Xi Qi’s and Bei Zhou’s contestants passed. Since the disciples of Penglai Island were tested with the seven-level pagoda, only six people passed. It seemed that in this mainland, there are still hidden dragons and crouching tigers.
Hidden dragons and crouching tigers: talented individuals in hiding
In the end, Helan Lian Yi, Long Duo and the others also came out of the pagoda. Seeing Murong Qi Qi and the others, Helan Lian Yi felt ashamed. He wanted to hid his face in his sleeves. Originally, he thought of coming to Bei Zhou to get the first place. He didn’t expect to lose face like this.
“Congratulations for passing the seven-level pagoda!”
Jia Lab smiled at the eight people.
“Looking forward to your performances in the finals.”
When Murong Qi Qi came back to Meixiang yuan2, it’s was already noon. Feng Cang let people prepare barbecue and hot wine to celebrate the victory of the knockout competition.
A group of people barbecued meat by a stove at Meixiang yuan in this cold weather and frozen ground. Because this time all contestants passed and also because Murong Qi Qi came back safely, Feng Cang’s mood was very good. He didn’t let Ji Xiang and Ruyi serve. He let them (JX&R) eat with them (FC&others). Plus, Su Mei, Su Yue, Wanyan Kang and Jin Mo, a group of people barbecued lively in the courtyard.
“So fragrant!”
Smelling the smell of fresh deer meat, Murong Qi Qi got appetite. Propping her chin, she looked at those men wh
o were busy rolling the deer meat on the grill. What Murong Qi Qi didn’t expect was that Feng Cang is an expert at grilling meat. He brushed honey on the deer leg and carefully flipped it. He carefully sprinkled all kind of spices evenly on the deer meat. Smelling it made people’s saliva almost drop out of their mouth.
After waiting for a long while, the deer leg was finally done. Feng Cang cut the most tender piece and put it in front of Murong Qi Qi. The others also started. At this time, someone suddenly came to report: “Wangye3, Yong er died. It’s suicide.”
“Suicide?”
Feng Cang’s hands didn’t stop. He cut the deer meat into small pieces and fed Murong Qi Qi.
“What happened?”
“Answering wangye, princess has been claiming that she’s innocent. Later, Yong er committed suicide. Princess said that she (Y) felt guilty as a thief and committed suicide to escape punishment!”
“Ah……”
Murong Qi Qi bit on the small pieces of deer meat. The red lips were stained with a thin layer of oil.
“Wangye, since princess is innocent, then let her out! After all, she is a princess. Locking her up for a whole night could be considered a punishment. Besides, today we won. Let’s forget this matter!”
“Alright!”
Feng Cang dipped the deer meat in the spices and fed Murong Qi Qi.
“Do as wangfei’s4 wishes! Come, be good, eat one more bite!”
After Feng Cang ‘kidnapped’ Murong Qi Qi, Su Mei’s post has also been stolen by him.
In the past, it was Su Mei who made a variety of delicious desserts to feed Murong Qi Qi. However, now this glorious position has been forcefully occupied by Feng Cang.
Murong Qi Qi is very lazy. To her, eating is just an activity to maintain living. As long as she cam meet all the necessities of the body, she doesn’t have much desire for food.
In the past life, because she had too much missions, Murong Qi Qi often delayed eating. In order to maintain the nutrition of the body, she always took a variety of nutrients. It was also to maintain the balance of the body. Over time, it developed into the habit of being a picky eater. If the food is not to her taste, she would rather not eat it. She would take nutrients and not eat even a mouthful of the food.
Because Murong Qi Qi was an extremely picky eater, Su Mei would always think of ways to let Murong Qi Qi eat. She wanted to make her miss a bit ‘fatter’. Now this glorious task fell on Feng Cang’s shoulders. Feng Cang would think of ways to let Murong Qi Qi eat one more bite. The burden on Su Mei’s shoulder loosened a lot.
The taste of fresh grilled deer meat was very good. Besides, this deer was just caught this morning in the woods. It was a completely pure natural and pollution free food. Having Feng Cang as servant, Murong Qi Qi ate a lot in just a short moment. Her cheeks were filled with deer meat. They moved, making her look very cute.
“Come, eat one more bite!”
“No! I’m full!”
Murong Qi Qi felt that her belly was very full. She was about to wipe her mouth, but Feng Cang refused to give up.
“Be good, eat one more bite! Today, you used so much energy. Eat a bit more to fill your energy back!”
“If I eat more, I’ll become a small chubby pig!”
Murong Qi Qi pouted. People who practice martial arts request a strong yet light and graceful body. If the body becomes fat, the target will also become bigger. The reaction would also become slower. Then you will only become the object of attack to others. She doesn’t want to become a gun target.
“It doesn’t matter. It’s good to have more meat. Having more meat is a better feeling in the hands. Besides, you’re too thin. I like you more with curves!”
“Pu……”
Wanyan Kang spouted wine on the table.
“Cousin brother, you shouldn’t be like this, ah. Even eating, you need to tease a woman by pretending to be displeased with her (flirt). Even my face became red! At any rate, you should’ve let me finish eating before flirting, ah! I worked very hard today!”
Wanyan Kang’s words made everyone laugh. Seeing Feng Cang pamper Murong Qi Qi like this, Su Mei and Su Yue felt very happy, happy that their miss found her soulmate.
“You, eat! Even one leg can’t block your mouth!”
Murong Qi Qi stood wiped her mouth and stood up.
“I’m full! You guys, continue to eat!”
“Don’t leave!”
Seeing that Murong Qi Qi only ate a piece of meat, Feng Cang was dissatisfied. Why is her appetite like that of a cat? She even eats less than a cat. How would it be alright if she continues like this?
“After eating this piece of meat, you can leave!”
It’s rare to see Feng Cang being ‘strict’ in front of Murong Qi Qi. The others stopped with what they were doing and looked smilingly at Murong Qi Qi’s and Feng Cang’s interaction. Who will win between Feng Cang and Murong Qi Qi?!
“I said I won’t eat, then I won’t eat!”
Murong Qi Qi glared at Feng Cang with her hands on her hips.
“I’m the wangfei! I’m the biggest here! I said I’m full, then it means I’m full! No one can force me!”
After saying that, Murong Qi Qi turned and returned to her room, leaving Feng Cang a magnificent back.
Seeing this, Jin Mo laughed out loud.
“Wangye, I see, you’ve turned into a henpecked male! In the future, in this residence, wangfei is the boss. You can only be number two!”
After Jin Mo said that, everyone laughed. That’s right, if Murong Qi Qi is the boss, then Feng Cang will become number two! However, even though they laughed at him, everyone was happy. First, it’s because Bei Zhou won the knockout competition. Second, it’s because Murong Qi Qi and Feng Cang relationship is good. These two reasons were already enough to make people very happy!
In the afternoon, people came to report that Wanyan Bao Zhu had been released. Murong Qi Qi revealed a strange smile.
Why would Yong er commit suicide without cause? Wanyan Bao Zhu certainly threatened her! It’s just that the two were kept separately. How did Wanyan Bao Zhu’s threat get to Yong er? It seemed that there is a hardcore fan of princess among the people who came this time. What will happen if everyone knows that the princess has been switched?
However, Murong Qi Qi couldn’t help but admire this fake Wanyan Bao Zhu. Yong er was the princess’s personal maid. She must know every move, every habit and every personal preference of the princess. Now, she found such a good opportunity to get rid of Yong er. It’s the same as getting rid of her obstacle. Very smart!
When Feng Cang entered, he saw Murong Qi Qi holding a hairpin and with a mysterious smile on her mouth.
He approached Murong Qi Qi and buried his head in her neck.
“Is there something fun? Tell me!”
Murong Qi Qi didn’t intend on keeping the matter of Wanyan Bao Zhu from Feng Cang. After all, this matter involved to Wu Ji Gong. Besides, according to Zhao Lang, the one behind Wu Ji Gong is crown prince Wanyan Hong. Although, now Murong Qi Qi still doesn’t know who Wanyan Bao Zhu is, but her (WBZ) relationship with Zhao Lang was not ordinary. Maybe, she also has something with Wanyan Hong.
Hearing Murong Qi Qi say that Wanyan Bao Zhu had long died and that this one is a fake, Feng Cang was very surprised. His handsome eyebrows furrowed.
“According to you, she may have some relation with Wanyan Hong?”
“Wangye, I mean use a long line to catch a big fish. Why don’t we pretend we don’t know anything and still treat her like the real princess; serving her well and be respectful when needed to see what they are planning in the end?!”
Use a long line to catch a big fish: a long-term plan for major returns
What Murong Qi Qi said was what Feng Cang was thinking about. Seeing that this little wangfei had the same thoughts as him, Feng Cang was happy. He gently bit Murong Qi Qi’s ear.
“Alright! I’ll listen to you! Qing Qing, now is it time to talk about our matters? Should I call yo
u Qing Qing or should I call you Lian gongzi5?”
Hearing ‘Lian gongzi’, Murong knew her identity had been exposed. She pretended to be angry. She turned and looked at Feng Cang.
“Who betrayed me? Is it senior brother Jin Mo?”
Feng Cang seemed sensitive towards the appellation ‘senior brother’. Friendship from the same place of teaching is the breeding ground for feelings. Senior brother and junior sister are the most vulnerable to the problem. Thinking till here, Feng Cang intended to ‘protect’ Murong Qi Qi very well in the future.
“Qing Qing truly made me very surprised! Only now do I know, my little wangfei is so powerful!”
“Heihei……”
Hearing Feng Cang praise her, Murong Qi Qi laughed very sweetly.
“Wangye, shouldn’t people always leave some cards hidden? Otherwise, if the person is clear as water in front of other, there will be no protectiveness. I don’t believe that wangye doesn’t also have any other identity……”
Murong Qi Qi was smart made Feng couldn’t help himself from biting her finger.
“Qing Qing is not good for a woman to be too smart. If she is too clever, men wouldn’t dare to love her! However, considering that you’re so smart, I’ll take you to avoid you go wreck others! I’m not Buddha; I don’t have the selflessness of releasing all living creatures from suffering. In this lifetime, I only need you……”
“So, does wangye means that you also have secrets?”
Murong Qi Qi didn’t lose her mind because of Feng Cang’s sweet speech and honeyed words. Instead, she grabbed Feng Cang’s intention of wanting to change the subject. She smilingly raised Feng Cang’s chin and whispered: “Don’t worry, I won’t inquire about wangye’s secret. Between a husband and a wife also needs private space, so the marriage can be long. Therefore, wangye can keep your secret. I have the patient to wait till you want to confess everything! Besides, slowly getting to know wangye’s other side is to my taste. I’m very happy to personally undo wangye’s mysterious veil! Like this, there’s more sense of accomplishment!”