Chapter 21 (1/2)
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Chapter 21: Cousin, I understand!
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Once those words were spoken, the imperial garden became deathly still.
If they were only part of the crowd standing in a circle and watching, they would think: Wow turns out the emperor likes the Consort with such an intense character. No wonder he only felt disdain beneath contempt towards that songstress. As expected the emperor is the emperor, how could ordinary folk like us be able to compare.
However, the ones knowing the inside story would ridicule the crowd of viewers. In the future following this event, the officials who would want to present woman to the palace, would have to consider it carefully. After all, to be able to play the zither in such an unprecedented brutal way, this terrible talent surely has to be unique in the world. The emperor’s maneuver to deal with that dilemma really is…
Prince Rui’s complexion turned green then white and then from white to green. After interchanging a few times, trying to smile he spat out, “Your majesty’s taste… really stands out from the rest.”
Feng Tingye calmly seized Xia Yuqing into his embrace, “I am the emperor of this country, the ‘son of heaven’. Obviously my tastes cannot be compared to ordinary people. You shouldn’t even speak about me on the same terms as them.”
After explaining the situation and not even taking notice to Prince Rui’s increasingly gloomy face, Feng Tingye lifted his head up to look at the bright moon. “The night is getting darker, the feast has been attended, people have been seen, the wine has been drunk, and the zither music has been heard. Royal uncle is travel worn, you surely must be tired. Lets call it a day for today’s feast. Oh right, royal uncle. Remember to help me address General Wan tomorrow. Since he was also so fond of Qing’er’s zither music, I am also very gratified”
What is G.o.d supplementing a knife [Basically implying that he is giving a knife to stab himself with]? This is it precisely! Everyone gave a sympathizing look to the constipated looking Prince Rui who had no choice but to suffer in silence.
Suddenly hearing a plop sound and under this angry, heart impeding moment, in one breath unexpectedly, he became rigid and lost consciousness
“Aa, prince Rui!” Jiang Zhaorou cried out in alarm and quickly rushed forwards.
Huh, why did he suddenly faint? Xia Yuqing opened her eyes big with surprise. Flabbergasted by the sudden fall of Prince Rui, she completely forgot that currently she was being taken adantage of by a certain someone whose embrace she was currently in.
“It’s nothing, Prince Rui must have been travelling day and night to hurry back to the capital. His body and mind is just tired.”
“Pfff…” The Nu Er Hong [kind of chinese wine] in Yan Ran’s hands that were extremely difficult to import, suddenly all dropped to the floor.
“”Aaa, that exhausting. Someone quickly come and take him back to rest.”
“Good, come [来人 = how people with higher social standings call servants], send Prince Rui back to his residence”
Yan Ran couldn’t even form a bitter smile when he looked at the not so distant couple. Sighing with sorrow, ” Following his majesty for so many years, I actually was unaware he had such an incredible ability to distort the truth deliberately. I really admire you.”
Shao Zitang coldly humphed, “A pot is a match for a lid. The reason why it previously did not appear was because there was no partner that deserved him to misrepresent the facts.”
Shao Zitang swept a glance at Xia Yuqing who was currently monopolized within Feng Tingye’s embrace. There was no choice but to admit that this foolishly adorable person was integral. In the critical moment, this little kitten was able to expose her claws to defend her territory. Not to mention, it is hard for many to resist teasing this little kitty.
With an order from the emperor, the imperial bodyguards keeping watch beside Prince Rui swarmed around him. At a rapid pace, they eagerly lifted him up and rushed out of this place of quarrel.
Jiang Zhaorou felt unresigned and twisted her the handkerchief in her hand. Turning her body, she dashed to the jade platform and extended her hand towards the zither. Suddenly the strings on the zither snapped. The rebound of the force caused the fine strings of the zither to become as sharp as a blade and directly cut open a deep, profound gash on Jiang Zhaorou’s palm.
Scarlet red blood rolled down her finger, dripping down onto the zither, issuing a crisp soud.
The originally tranquil midnight, once again was filled with a long screech. “My ancient zither heritage…”
Leng Ruofeng expressionlessly looked on as Jiang Zhaorou grieved as if she wish she were dead. His eyebrows lifted up slightly with a tremble. As expected, even that ancient zither was unable to endure that someone’s ravage. Instead it had chosen to take it’s own life to revert itself back to it’s original pure origin.