Chapter 240: Owner Bus Kitchen (1/2)
Chapter 240: Owner Bu's Kitchen
Translator: E.3.3.Editor: Vermillion
In the main halls, everyone held their breath and peered toward Ji Chengxue, who sat on the throne. They all wanted to know how he would respond to Lian Fu's proposal. If he really allowed Lian Fu to go capture Ji Chengyu, this could constitute on some level as fratricide.
Ji Chengxue fell into deep contemplation. He wavered, unable to make a final decision. They were brothers, after all. Making such a choice was tortuous for him.
But if they left Ji Chengyu out there, he would become an evil foe sooner or later. Once he acquired enough strength and accumulated enough power, he would surely make a comeback. He definitely wouldn't allow Ji Chengxue to sit comfortably on the throne and continue his reign.
”I approve.”
After a long time, Ji Chengxue finally muttered these words. Then, he closed his eyes and said no more. Everyone else in the halls kept their silence.
The meeting at the main halls had officially ended. As the top ministers of the empire emptied out of the court, Ji Chengxue suddenly stopped Xiao Meng, leaving the general rather confused.
Ji Chengxue's body stirred. He stood up and paced around the halls. A dark trace of gloominess flickered in his eyes.
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The spring rain washed the earth again, leaving the sky rather dull due to the lack of sunshine.
Outside the walls of the Imperial City, Ji Chengxue and Xiao Meng, both dressed in casual clothing, sending Lian Fu on his way. Watching as Lian Fu's figure faded away, they emitted a long sigh.
Within the imperial household, fratricidal killings were not unusual. Only this was a case where the atrocity would not cease even after Ji Chengxue had assumed the throne.
Ji Chengxue turned around with hands behind his back and walked on the long streets of the Imperial City. The streets were bustling with people, all busy as bees. Now that the Spring Festival was officially over, the residents of the Imperial City resumed their daily lives, working from sunrise to sunset.
Although Ji Chengxue was the emperor, not everybody could recognize him. In fact, he was much like an average pedestrian roaming through the streets, passing by civilians who were swamped with work.
The Carefree Mansion was located in a remote corner of the Imperial City.
Ji Chengxue arrived before the building but stood there motionlessly for a while. Behind him, Xiao Meng traced Ji Chengxue's glance and also peered at the Carefree Mansion. He sighed quietly in his heart.
”General Xiao, let's go take a look inside.” After proposing this, Ji Chengxue walked toward the mansion with his hands behind his back.
A piece of royal token was displayed, shooing away the guards who were ready to intercept their entrance. The two of them then stepped into the mansion smoothly.
The mansion was delicately decorated, further embellished by the jingling giggles of young women that drifted out of the courtyard. Amidst this circle of beautiful women was a burly figure enjoying his time.
”My king, there's someone here.” Suddenly, a slim beauty glanced at the faraway Ji Chengxue and Xiao Meng in confusion and informed a Ji Chengan still immersed in frolics.
Ji Chengan, taken back, twisted his head around to inspect, only to see Ji Chengxue standing as straight as a longsword. He narrowed his eyes and smiled knowingly.
”Just ignore them, let's continue.” Ji Chengan merely smiled lightly. He turned around and pulled a beauty with curvy figures into his arms as he burst out into a cheerful laughter. That cackle continued to reverberate within the entire Carefree Mansion.
You wanted my life to be all about leisure and fun, right? Then I'll do just that.
Xiao Meng sighed softly. Ji Chengxue's eyes darkened, but his face remained deadpan.
”Let's go.” Ji Chengxue shot a cold glance at Ji Chengan, who continued to dance among his swarm of ladies, and turned around to leave.
Actually, becoming a carefree king wasn't half bad for a former crown prince all high and mighty… At least, he didn't need to face the cruel bloodshed amongst brothers.
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The next day, serpent-woman Yu Fu woke up extra early. Her father and Ah Ni had both left the Imperial City for the Serpent-Men Tribes already. She was now alone in the Imperial City, yet instead of fear, she was filled with excitement.
This was because she was about to learn cooking from Owner Bu.