Chapter 40 (1/2)
Chapter 40
The Emperor's Subtle Tactics
The moment Bai Jiu steps out of the palace, she b.u.mps into Mo Cheng Xuan and is immediately dragged back home.
Inside the Mo Manor's hall, Mo Cheng Xuan scolds her, ”Xiao mei, you are too courageous. You actually competed in the marital arts tournament! You even entered Han Yi Xiao's camp! Are you tired of living?”
”Do not worry, Older Brother. I will not let anyone discover my ident.i.ty.”
”Do you think Han Yi Xiao is stupid? He is still young and is already a Great General. Do you think he gets that t.i.tle for fun?” Mo Cheng Xuan is really furious.
”What happened? Why are you two fighting?” Duke Zhen and his wife walk in. The madam curiously looks at the two.
Seeing his daughter, Duke Zhen is really happy, ”Jiu Jiu, when did you come? Come and let Father see you! You have gotten thinner.”
”Father, daughter misses you and Mother too much, that's why.” Mo Jiu Jiu coquettishly replies him.
Duke Zhen's heart aches, ”Do not leave anymore, after this. Stay here and quietly enjoy the prosperity of Mo Clan. Xuan Er, your sister has only arrived. Why did you scold her?”
Mo Cheng Xuan angrily replies him, ”Father, why don't you ask her what she did.”
Duke Zhen and his wife turn to Jiu Jiu curiously.
She scratches her head before confessing her partic.i.p.ation in the martial arts tournament. Her mother is worried after hearing her, ”Jiu Jiu, you are too bold! This is the crime of deceiving the emperor! If the emperor finds out———-”
Duke Zhen haughtily pats his own chest, ”Ya~, no worries! Anything happens and you still have Father! Jiu Jiu, you did well! Father supports you!”
Mo Cheng Xuan is stunned, ”Father, Jiu Jiu did such a preposterous thing and you actually backs her?”
”What is there to be upset of? Even though Jiu Jiu is a woman, she doesn't know how to do her eyebrows. Even those men aren't her equals. Her victory in the tournament showcases her ability. The emperor should be happy he has someone as talented as Jiu Jiu at his disposal. Jiu Jiu, don't worry and be your General in peace. If anything happens, you still have Father!”