Chapter 106 (1/2)

Chapter 106

On the third day of Xia Yuqing returning to Xiefang palace hall and also the second day she awoke, all kinds of people, from the empress dowager to the civil and military officials, people who she knew and didn’t know, all swarmed into Xia Yuqing’s palace . They had all rushed to the entrance of the doors to congratulate the return of Consort Qing .

In order to maintain her dignified composure and her usual approachable, beautiful image, Xia Yuqing had a smile all day long . In the end, she succeeded in stiffening the smile on her face with her whole face twitching .

Why didn’t she know that she was so loved? Once something happened, everyone had actually rushed over to fawn over herself! After all, there are few people in the world who would send charcoal in the snow* . There were many more who would add flowers on brocades*!

* provide help in ones hour of need

* decorate/help something that is already perfect

In the crowd of people flowing into Xiefang palace hall, compared to Xia Yuqing who smiled stiffly, there was another person who was full of fire . That was Xia Yuqing’s family beast — the Ye Kingdom’s most honorable emperor, Feng Tingye .

With great difficulty, he had finally brought Ai Fei back . It should have been a family reunion, them enjoying their romantic couple’s world… . no, in their three person world! But, these blind people came swarming forward one by one, they must be… . . too idle !

Therefore, during the morning of the next day, those complacent officials who thought they had curried favour with Xia Yuqing found that not only were they not promoted, but they had actually downgraded a few levels . In fact… there were a lot more messy things to deal with . So, don’t underestimate a man’s jealousy, especially those who are dissatisfied ==

Xia Yuqing knew nothing about these methods secretly used by Feng Tingye . Of course she didn’t need to know, she was too busy at the moment dealing with the uninvited guests in her palace hall . Furthermore, she had no energy to know .

Although Feng Tingye was the emperor, who could stop the civil and military officials, he couldn’t stop the people outside the court . The person standing in front of Xia Yuqing at this moment was that special case .

“Cough, why are you here, Senior brother?”

“Of course I came here to see if my junior sister is doing well in the palace . Why, junior sister, do you not welcome me?”

To see if I’m pa.s.sing the time in the palace well? If you want to see how well I live in the palace, shouldn’t you be looking at me? Why are your eyes always glancing at someone behind me? Do you think I’m blind! This sister’s eyes are brighter than a pearl in a bedroom at night, okay!

“…of course not . If Senior brother came to the palace to visit Junior sister, junior sister couldn’t be more delighted . How can I not welcome it? It’s just that senior brother you came to see me, so those eyes should be staring at me, it shouldn’t be looking around seeing things that shouldn’t be seen . ” Xia Yuqing moved to the side with a disgusted glance and blocked the glance of someone looking behind her . She flashed a big white tooth grin at him .

Su Wuduan raised his eyebrows and stepped forward holding Xia Yuqing’s shoulders on both sides . He spoke with a smile: “Junior sister, you don’t understand . To understand if someone is living a good life, if they are merry and comfortable, it’s not just judged from one’s appearance, but should…”

Xia Yuqing just felt a light touch and she was moved to the side by Su Wuduan at the next moment .

When Xia Yuqing looked at him in horror, someone innocently finished his sentence: “But you should look at the people around them and the items around . ”

“…” Senior brother, I know I’m not as educated, but don’t lie to me . Can’t you directly tell me why you came to my house? Why do you have to take such a big curve around the topic, can’t you just play honestly and happily? !

When Feng Tingye solved the unsightly unwanted third guests, he returned to the Xiefang palace hall . When he saw the scene before him, his smiling eyes cooled down . He quickly stepped forward smoothly and smacked away the pervert’s hand that was on his beloved Ai Fei’s shoulder . He smiled and said: “How come Su Gongzi is here? Doesn’t Xu Lao need your help?”

Hearing the hidden warnings in Feng Tingye’s words, Su Wuduan squinted his eyes . He lazily fixed the hair that was blown out of place and frivolously said: “Thank you Your Majesty for being concerned, but father is now in seclusion to study the art of mechanisms . n.o.body is allowed to see him . Me staying there will only disturb his environment . It would be better for me to come out and look for my Junior sister who I have only met a few times, but is very close with . ”

Xu Lao is in seclusion? No wonder she hasn’t seen his shadow since she has come back . Speaking about this, in Master’s heart, was this little apprentice not as important as mechanical skills? This really made her feel bitter!

Xia Yuqing silently plunged into Feng Tingye’s arms for comfort, but after a while, Xia Yuqing felt something was wrong . Why did she feel a bit chilly?

Looking up, she saw that the two silent men crackled and were engaged in a battle with their eyes . Xia Yuqing was reduced to being the sacrificial victim between them .

Xia Yuqing turned around and glanced at Su Wuduan who was covered in hormones . Thinking of his ambiguous words just now, she thought it was necessary to explain .

“Cough, Senior brother . ” Xia Yuqing’s sound immediately attracted the two’s attention . Taking on her complacent senior brother’s gaze and the Ultra Seme Lord’s irritated gaze, Xia Yuqing deeply felt the pressure: “Senior brother, a rabbit doesn’t eat the gra.s.s by its own burrow* . ”

* one shouldn’t do anything to harm one’s neighbours

The smile on Su Wuduan’s face froze stiffly and the aura emitted from his body showed a momentary twist: “Junior Sister, you…”

“Senior brother, you and I are impossible . I already have his Majesty . ” Xia Yuqing had on an expression that said “I understand everything you want to say, no need to explain, it is impossible for me and you to have a future” .

Su Wuduan’s mouth twitched . He took back his evildoer appearance and rolled his eyes: “I would have to be blind to take interest in you . ”

“…” Xia Yuqing was stunned . When she finally reacted, she was shocked and pointed at Su Wuduan’s back and asked, “Your Majesty, senior brother… what does that mean?”

Feng Tingye gave Su Wuduan a glance and hugged his pet: “He means that Ai Fei is a peerless talent that is unmatched in this generation . Your radiance is excessively bright, so he can only watch from afar . It is something someone of his standards can’t even think about, so he has to seek refuge with others as last resort . ”

“…” Su Wuduan who was walking towards Cui Er . His lips twitched . He looked at the man who comforted Xia Yuqing in his arms, shocked .

After lying in a big trough, there was actually a man in this world who can reverse right and wrong better than himself . His blunt sentence could be twisted into this way by him? It really was true that there is always a taller mountain out there! His junior sister’s husband absolutely did not have an ordinary temperament! It’s better to stay away from now on! This couple is really annoying!

After Su Wuduan made up his mind, he threw the couple to the back of his mind and ran off to find his future wife .

Xia Yuqing’s broken gla.s.s heart was successfully mended by Feng Tingye . She looked at the cheap smile not far away fawning over her Ya Tou and frowned: “Is it possible that they succeeded by a lucky stroke and was manipulated by the teacher’s wife? Your Majesty, do you think senior brother will succeed?”

Feng Tingye looked at the curiosity in Xia Yuqing’s eyes . He didn’t answer and only looked at the Ya Tou who was retreating while acting indifferent . He couldn’t help thinking back to the night when they finally brought Xia Yuqing back to the palace .

That night, he, Shao Zitong and the others gathered in the study room to interrogate a Ya Tou . Yet that Ya Tou under the pressure of the several Da Ren did not flinch in the slightest . She didn’t bend or cower, instead she stood tall the entire time .

“Nu Bi said that after the emperor safely rescues Niang Niang, His Majesty can handle Nu Bi in any way . ”

“You have nothing to say?”

“Nu Bi has nothing to say . ”

Feng Tingye glanced down at the unbending women who knelt on the ground . He sneered, “You must think Zhen won’t kill you because of Ai Fei . Unfortunately, I will never leave any potential risks remaining around Ai Fei . ”

Cui Er’s face did not change . She bowed her head and said: “Whether your majesty believes it or not, Nu Bi will not do anything to harm Niang Niang, nor will Nu Bi give other people the opportunity to hurt Niang Niang . Nu Bi never thought that His Majesty would easily forgive Nu Bi . Nu Bi was just betting, betting that his majesty won’t just take human lives like it was ripping out weeds, betting on his majesty’s relations.h.i.+p with Niang Niang that he would not want Niang Niang to be sad . ”

Feng Tingye’s face became heavy . His heart was fierce, but he had to admit that Cui Er’s thoughts were meticulous and stepped on his achilles heel .

Several people saw Feng Tingye’s face become gloomy . Without a word, they looked at each other, then stepped forward to help: “We don’t even know who you are, how do we know if what you said is true or not? Rather than risking Niang Niang being hurt, it’s better to let Niang Niang feel sad for a while . After a long time, Niang Niang will naturally forget about your existence and your position will be replaced by others . ”

Cui Er was startled . She knew that if she didn’t tell the truth today, these people would never let her go . Fortunately… fortunately, she had expected such a moment .

“Nu Bi isn’t someone’s person or being controlled, Nu Bi…” Cui Er looked up, seemingly had made a decision . She stated: “Nu Bi is a member of the Tokharians . ”

“Tokharians?!” After this remark, several people in the room all changed their faces .

The Tokharians were a very special existence, not only in Ye country but in the other three countries as well . They did not solely belong to any country, but existed in each country . No one knew where they lived and no one knew how many people they had .

It was rumored that the Tokharians were the people closest to G.o.d . They were the spokespersons of G.o.d in the human world and helped convey the will of G.o.d . They were like priests, but they had n.o.ble blood and abilities that priests cannot match . Every royal family very much hoped to obtain the help from the Tokharians . With their a.s.sistance, they would be successful in every endeavour and truly be overlords of their territory .

However, everything has a price . The Tokharians can take a glimpse into fate, but they cannot use it to change the fate of the world . Otherwise, they would suffer the disaster of extinction . Therefore, the Tokharians had always been travelling on the edge of the Five Kingdoms and would never directly get involved .

Of course, since ancient times, power has always been tempting . Naturally, among the monarchs of the past, there was no shortage of people trying to force the Tokharians to use their power to serve them . However, the result of this was often the country’s destruction .

History tells people with reality that the Tokharians are sheltered by G.o.d and those who harbor evil thoughts for them will be punished .

It is precisely because of this and their special status that their existence disappeared little by little in the years to come .

In the eyes of Feng Tingye and the others, the Tokharians have always been just a legend . Now that this legend had appeared in front of them without warning, how can they not be surprised?

“What evidence do you have?” Feng Tingye was the first to recover from the surprise . He squinted and looked at Cui Er kneeling on the ground, as if trying to confirm whether what she said was true or false .

“From the birth of the Tokharians, the marks of the Tokharian clan will be tattooed on one’s arm . ” Cui Er paused, then she reached up to lift the sleeve of her right arm .

In an instant, a moon pattern surrounded by a b.l.o.o.d.y flame caught everyone’s eyes . After that, the eyes of everyone gathered on Feng Tingye . Among the people present, only Feng Tingye had seen the marks of the Tokharians .

Feng Tingye did not respond to the suspicions of the people and only stared closely at Cui Er and asked, “Ai Fei… is also a member of the Tokharians?”

This sentence was tantamount to admitting the ident.i.ty of Cui Er . The faces on the side became slightly changed .

Cui Er was stunned, apparently she did not expect that Feng Tingye wanted to ask this . She was silent for a moment, then she shook her head .

Feng Tingye breathed a sigh of relief, twisting his eyebrows and saying: “Since Ai Fei is not a member of the Tokharians, what is the reason for you lurking around her?”

Cui Er took a deep breath and restored her initial neither servile nor overbearing att.i.tude: “Your Majesty, this point, please forgive Nu Bi for being unable to answer this . Nu Bi can only tell Your Majesty that Nu Bi is here to protect Niang Niang . For the safety of Niang Niang, Nu Bi can sacrifice her life . For the rest, forgive Nu Bi for being unable to speak more . ”

When this remark came out, everyone was silent . The mouth of the Tokharians was the most reliable . If they didn’t want to say something, there was no way for anyone to draw half of a word from their mouths .

Although Feng Tingye was a bit worried, it was clear that the person in front of him would never hurt Xia Yuqing . In addition, the only reason Xia Yuqing could be rescued so quickly was because of Cui Er’s big contribution . Feng Tingye did not plan to do anything or investigate what she concealed, acquiescing her to stay by Xia Yuqing .

Cui Er got up under the watch of several people, but when she was leaving the imperial study, she left Feng Tingye with a few words: “Your Majesty, Niang Niang might be simple in mind, but she knows the clear difference between what she likes and hates . Nu Bi hopes that no matter what will happen in the future, Your Majesty will not let go of Niang Niang’s hand and will not doubt her . In this world, Your Majesty is the only person she can really rely on . ”

“Your Majesty… Your Majesty…” Xia Yuqing’s soft call pulled Feng Tingye back from his thoughts . As soon as he turned his head, he saw Xia Yuqing looking at him with a worried expression, “What is Your Majesty thinking about . Chen Qie called you several times, but there was no response at all . ”

“It was Zhen’s fault . What did Ai Fei ask just now?”

“Does Your Majesty feel that senior brother will successfully get the beauty?” Xia Yuqing repeated her question .

Feng Tingye smiled and replied, “Well, this is really hard to say . ”

Feng Tingye was gloating as he looked at Su Wuduan who was all smiles to Cui Er who looked at him with contempt . Tokharian women were the most introverted and reserved . If Su Wuduan continues to underestimate Cui Er, he will soon fall into a hole, head first . However… what has it got to do with him? Originally, he could have offered him some pointers but who told him to provoke his Ai Fei . So, he’ll just act as if he knew nothing .

Xia Yuqing looked at Feng Tingye’s looming smile, and couldn’t help but feel a little bad . It seemed that senior brother’s road will be rough and difficult .

Forget it, we’ll just let them toss around and do their own thing . Originally based on their relations.h.i.+p, she would have said some good words in front of Cui Er, but who told him to turn his back on her?

Don’t think this sister can be deceived like that . This sister was born br.i.m.m.i.n.g with talent and excellent qualities . How dare you say only someone who was blind would be interested in me . Are you mocking Ultra Seme Lord, that only because he was blind was the reason why he married me?╭ (╯^╰) ╮ Your uncle can endure, but your aunt can’t endure! In the future, I must say some bad words about him in front of Cui Er, so that Cui Er must not blindly fall for this flowery radis.h.!.+

So it’s true that a certain husband and wife shouldn’t be messed with . Someone knew that a certain husband and wife was really strong, but they still didn’t care and ran straight to gunpoint . Making his life difficult, wasn’t that expected? Look far away~

“By the way, Your Majesty, what happened to Jiang Zhaoren’s and that Ji Gongzi?” After Xia Yuqing made up her mind, she took back her gaze from those two and asked curiously .

Hearing Xia Yuqing ask about those two, Feng Tingye’s eyes gleamed coldly . His face slightly sank: “Theres nothing to be feared about for those, except their escape efforts were more powerful than anyone else . ”

“Hmm, she got away again . ” Xia Yuqing was obviously disappointed . If it was said that a cat had nine lives, then this Jiang Feizao who was able to escape danger every time, won’t she be a cat demon!?

Upon seeing this, Feng Tingye hugged Xia Yuqing’s waist and touched the obviously protruding belly and said with a smile: “Ai Fei does not have to worry . Daring to have bad intentions against Ai Fei and our child, this account, Zhen will bear it in mind . Although it is not a good time to start a war with the Shu Kingdom, it is still possible to charge some interest first . ”

“…” Xia Yuqing was shocked . Keeping count? Collecting interest? So the Ultra Seme Lord’s two-facedness is traceable .

Ultra Seme Lord, make sure you discuss this properly . Please don’t deal with country matters using Chen Qie as an excuse . Chen Qie is a weak woman, Chen Qie can’t afford it . Please let me go!

Although Xia Yuqing was curious, she would not ask about it . As she came from the future, she knew better than anyone else, the more she knew, the faster she would die . So if someone doesn’t take the initiative to mention something, it must be something she doesn’t need to know, so why should she bother .

Feeling Xia Yuqing snuggle up against his waist, Feng Tingye’s lips formed a soft smile .

The country of Shu was surrounded by mountains and basins on all sides . The range upon range of mountains were steep and vast .

The terrain of the Shu State was complicated, thus easy to defend but difficult to attack . But it was precisely because of this feature, it had created a major defect of the Shu State . That is, food shortage .

Basins were not suitable for planting grain, so most of the food of the Shu people were obtained through exchanging their specialty products with the neighboring Xia country . This time, the Shu country abducted not only the future queen of Ye country, but also the little princess of Xia country . Even though the little princess was not favored in Xia Kingdom, the princess was still a princess and represented a part of Xia country no matter where she was . Shu’s move not only provoked Ye country, but it was also a slap to Xia country’s face .

As soon as Xia Yuqing was safe and sound, Feng Tingye had written a letter to inform Xia Mingyuan, who was far away in Xia country . As his wife’s older brother, he requested him to speak to his father for his brother in law to cut off Shu Country’s access to food . Feng Tingye did not think about how long to stop their access for . After all, he was also an emperor . He naturally understood that benefits were above all else . He just wanted to teach the Shu country a lesson and extinguish their arrogance .