Chapter 619 (1/2)

Master, Drink Some Tea

“Where is the piece of the map to Qian Zhou’s dragon vein that their imperial family had?” The Emperor asked, “The ruler has been killed. There should have been some clues that were discovered, right?”

Feng Yu Heng facepalmed, “We forgot about it at the time.”

“Forgot about it?” The Emperor was stunned, “Don’t mess around.”

Xuan Tian Ming was very vocal and direct, saying: “We did indeed forget about it at the time, but I did remember it later on.”

“Un.” The Emperor nodded, “Then?”

“There is no then.” Xuan Tian Ming said: “I already said that I only remembered it after the fact, which is to say that by the time we remembered it, Qian Zhou’s ruler had already died. Not only had he died, but Qian Zhou’s imperial family had also been completely eradicated. Oh right, there is still a Prince Lian remaining. He tagged along and returned to the capital with us, but he was always someone at odds with Qian Zhou’s ruler. In regards to the dragon vein map, he does not have any information.”

The Emperor angrily gritted his teeth, “In the past, We felt that you two were quite smart. That’s why I thought of you two when there was anything nice. Even this throne is being kept for you two. As a result, you two did this stupid thing for Us. It really is too disappointing to Us.”

Xuan Tian Ming extended his hand, “Then how about you think about your other sons.”

“I’ll consider them my ass!” The Emperor exploded with anger, “Between you and your mother, neither of you lets me feel at ease! Neither of you lets me feel at ease!”

Zhang Yuan was desperately trying to convey a message to Feng Yu Heng with his eyes. Feng Yu Heng finally found a chance to interject and said: “Father Emperor, do not panic. Either way, Qian Zhou is already part of Da Shun’s territory. Also, this earthquake and avalanche caused every part of the country. The matter of the dragon vein can be discussed at a later time. It’s possible that it will be shaken out by another earthquake someday.”

The Emperor had nothing else to say. He suddenly felt that he no longer had any reason to speak to the two. If the two wanted to anger someone, even a deity could die of anger. Thus he took two deep breaths and did his best to adjust his mood. Finally managing to suppress his anger, he asked Feng Yu Heng: “Since it’s become a ruined land, what do you plan on doing?”

Feng Yu Heng revealed her plans: “The cold lands are not suited for human living, but it is very good for unique crops, it is very beneficial. There are also special animals that can be bred there. Qian Zhou’s wolf horses for example and the ice silkworms that produce moon palace silk, both are worth investigating. Daughter-in-law plans to turn Qian Zhou into a testing grounds for Da Shun. Some things that cannot be done in Da Shun’s border will be handled over there. Some new ways of thinking and experiments can be carried out over there for Qian Zhou to be brought back and serve Da Shun fully.”

Xuan Tian Ming also mentioned the arrangements for Qian Zhou’s citizens and told the Emperor about the troops that they had picked up in Qian Zhou. Gradually, the Emperor’s vigor was turned toward important matters, and the three began discussing things in earnest.

This discussion started during the day and concluded at night. At the same time, Xiang Rong’s lecture to the fourth prince also lasted entire day and only ended at night. She pointed at Xuan Tian Yi, trembling with anger: “Who was it that made a guarantee to me that the embroidery would be good? Who was it that said that if he could not even embroider a pair of mandarin ducks, he may as well have his hands cut off? If you have the ability, speak up! A perfectly fine piece of Sichuan brocade ended up with you embroidering a pair of common ducks on it. You did it on purpose didn’t you? Your Highness the fourth prince! I know that the Emperor telling you to learn embroidery from me was quite difficult for you, but that was still an imperial order. It’s unrelated to me! Do you think I’m happy to teach you? If you have any objections, bring them up with his Majesty. Is there a need to harm me behind my back like this? Right now, I am nothing more than the daughter of a concubine to a commoner. She is a young miss of the current prime minister. Can I afford to offend her? Tell me, you’ve caused such a big problem for me. How should I handle it?”

She said a great number of things in a single breath. After she finished speaking, she sat down in a chair and panted heavily.

Xuan Tian Yi, however, did not move much. He just slowly poured a cup of tea and placed it in front of Xiang Rong: “Master, drink some tea.”

“Who is your master? I can’t be your master!” She very rarely got angry with people, but after a year of interacting with the fourth prince, Xiang Rong had gotten angry more than just once or twice. It was almost every day that she would get angry. Every third day, it would be just a bit, and every fifth day, it would she would get very angry. She would even need to visit once a month to curse at him. There were times when she felt that if she did not personally visit to cuss him out, she would die from holding it in.

Looking at Xiang Rong’s angry and pouting little face, Xuan Tian Yi felt that it was quite entertaining, but he had indeed done this intentionally. Now that Xiang Rong had suffered a grievance, he could not allow for her to suffer such an insult.

He told Xiang Rong: “I did this for the sake of venting some anger for you. That newly promoted prime minister is too indulgent of his daughter. Although Feng Jin Yuan is no longer an official, in any case, doesn’t your family still have a not-yet-married official Princess Li? She…”

“Don’t mention Princess Li, she so irritating!” Speaking about it, it was odd. This sort of thing had been suppressed in Xiang Rong’s heart the entire time, but based on her personality, it would never be said. Who knew that it would be said in front of this fourth prince. It was not avoided in the slightest. Xiang Rong was truly puzzled.

“Alright, I won’t mention it.” Xuan Tian Yi said, “But even if they don’t give face to this, she should give face to your second sister, right? She doesn’t just have the role of official Princess Yu. She is also the imperial daughter Ji An, who was personally conferred this title by the Emperor, and she is someone that has performed great merits for Da Shun. Is this sort of person unable to keep a newly admitted prime minister’s daughter at bay? Hmph, a lowly prime minister’s daughter dares to order you around as an embroiderer. If this prince still had my position as prince, I would definitely plan to have their family suffer a reversal of fortune with all of them suffering tragic ends.”