Chapter 8 (1/2)
Chapter 8 (Modified Version)
Xie Bi was shocked by Mei Changsu’s words His heart dropped He raised his eyes, and saw that while Mei Changsu earing a light shter Xie Bi knew his little scheent Chief of the East River Alliance He felt thoroughly eht desperately for a way to explain himself
Due to Xiao Jingrui’s special circu outside of the capital, especially after he cae He was never involved in politics Yet even so, he was still a son of a Marquess, and had soe of the major powers in the Royal Court When he heard the words of Mei Changsu and saw Xie Bi’s expression, a bit of contemplation rui su behind him and told Xie Bi loudly, “Go inforreet them”
“What are you doing, brother?” Xie Bi tried to push hi trouble Do you think the people waiting in the uests? You can’t simply see them if you want to, and refuse if you don’t”
Xiao Jingrui tightened his jaw He gripped onto Xie Bi’s ar his brother unable to ht into Xie Bi’s eyes and spoke with seriousness, “I believe that Mother and Princess Nihuang are only curious The one who really wants to ain Please go inform the Es in front of Her Majesty, and asks for her forgiveness”
Xie Bi struggled against Xiao Jingrui’s grasp with great strength, but was unable to free hih Xie Bi referred to Xiao Jingrui with “brother”, and a close brotherly bond really existed between the two, Xie Bi never truly viewed or respected Xiao Jingrui as a real elder brother Xiao Jingrui was gentle and s, never ordered theht bullying he received He was especially never stern with Xie Bi, the heir His sudden tough attitude was a surprise to Xie Bi, as not accustomed to such
Mei Changsu walked forward and spoke with reluctance, “Neverrui retorted without even turning, “No! Absolutely not!”
“Brother!!”
“I don’t care what you were thinking when you invited Su to Jinling All I know is that I invited hi to do with hi “Prince Yu or the Crown Prince, whatever stance you wish to take, whomever you wish to side with, that is your business Father has let you be, and so will I, to an even greater degree However, Su is not involved in the affairs of the Royal Court Even if he controls the world’s greatest clan, even if he possesses appointable talent, you cannot invite him on false premises and scheard for his thoughts Even if Su was a stranger, your actions are against moral character Not to s towards hiether, no?”
Xie Bi had never heard such sharp words fro, and so was naturally less i He mumbled a retort, “It’s just to …”
“Just to rui chuckled coldly, “If it wasn’t for Su’s vast knowledge and his status as the Chief of the East River Alliance, ould the Empress wish to meet him out of the blue? Should the Empress present the honour of recruit, how should Su respond? If the Eifts, do you want Su to accept or refuse? Without Su’s approval, you’ve unreasonably placed hi that of a friend?”
Xie Bi’s expression began to falter after being so fiercely reprimanded His expression was full of e on his forehead Xiao Jingrui softened upon seeing this He lowered his tone and continued slowly, “Brother, the fareat efforts I haven’t provided you with a lot of help, and for that I feel apologetic I know that everything you do is for the Xie faardless, we cannot treat a friend like this If Yujin learns of this, he would yell at you too I ae now As for the Empress… I believe that with your clever wit, you’ll be able to resolve the situation” After that, he turned to grab Mei Changsu, and left without so lance
Xie Bi stood duhed, and did not dare to follow
Once they returned to the Snow Cottage, Mei Changsu sat down on the long chair beneath the tree as usual Xiao Jingrui poured hiht a stool close by He sat quietly for a long time Finally, he said in a low voice, “Sorry…”
Mei Changsu’s eyes slowly rested upon the face of Xiao Jingrui This young ained his usual warentle and his eyes were clear, completely devoid of the fierceness and detersu felt a shock that was difficult to articulate