C165 (1/2)
”Qiuyuan, you're too tired. Don't let yourself be too tired, you don't need to carry so many burdens. ”The deep hatred between us in this sea of blood will also one day come to an end. I hope that we will have the chance to go to a paradise at that time.”
”A paradise?”
”Yes. Legend has it that somewhere in a place with blossoming peach blossoms, there is a hidden paradise. There are no changes in the dynasties, and among them, there are some men who cultivate women and live a bland and blissful life. ”Away from the swordsmen and the world, there is no struggle for power, no levying taxes.”
”If there was such a place, it would truly be a blessed place like a god.”
His heart wandered as he imagined the place Ji Tian Ning was talking about. Could it be that the beauty in front of him had accidentally walked out from that beautiful paradise and descended into the mortal world?
The two chatted for some time before someone came over to invite them to have dinner together at the King's side. The two then walked out of the tent.
They didn't notice that there were two lost gazes in the distance, following their figures all the way until they entered the great tent of the King.
”Tian Ning and him conversed for a long time. They really are a couple. Shang Qiuyuan is like a jade tree swaying in the wind. He was the Southern Champion, the marquis and general, and now he is the young prince.” I'm just a prodigal son who doesn't even have a proper home, what right do I have to have Tian Ning following me? ”
At this moment, Li Hantian had the intention to leave. If Ji Tian Ning had Shang Qiuyuan by her side, there was no need for him to follow to protect her.
”Your son greets you, royal father.”
Shang Qiuyuan gave a meaningful look, asking Ji Tianning to address Gong Jiu in the same way and to pay his respects as well.
With a smile on his face, Gong Jiu let Shang Qiuyuan dispense with the formalities, as he casually glanced at Ji Tian Ning. He knew that Ji Tian Ning had no manners and had never bowed to him.
He didn't blame Ji Tian Ning for this. After all, he already knew that Ji Tian Ning was the same even in the imperial harem.
”Father, I heard that you are willing to accept me as your daughter. Is that true? It can't be that my elder brother intentionally teased me to make me happy, right? ”
He pouted his small mouth, and without holding back, he tugged on his sleeve and said coquettishly: ”You are a prince, and you are also an elder. You don't have to bully people like this. It's a promise, regardless of whether you are willing or not, in the future when others see you, I will call you Royal Father.
Gong Jiu smiled so much that his mouth couldn't close. He had never acted like a spoiled child in front of him before.
When he was young, he roamed the world, rarely returning home. His daughter was also a stranger to him, most likely being very respectful. It was rare for him to see his father and daughter together. When the Southern Champion had somewhat calmed down, there had also been a tragic change in the Gong family, causing his temperament to greatly change.
Ji Tian Ning tugged on his sleeve, looking pouting coquettishly. This caused the palace of the Nine Heavens to feel extremely close to him. She had always admired Ji Tian Ning from the bottom of her heart, so when she saw the affection he held for her, she became even more joyous.
”Hahaha, this king will do what he says, how can he fool my son? With Qiuyuan as his son and Tianyuan as his daughter, what else does this king want?”
Gong Jiu sighed and held Ji Tian Ning's hand. He liked her for being so honest and disrespectful. He always saw those people standing in front of him respectfully, trembling with fear. Now that there was finally someone who had no rules in front of him, it made him feel a bit more amiable.
”Father …”
Ji Tian Ning extended her hand and mischievously blinked her eyes. Her face was filled with a charming smile, without a trace of awkwardness.
When Gong Jiu saw this, he became even happier. He looked at Ji Tian Ning's outstretched hand in confusion. ”What does my son mean?”
”Father, you can't pretend to be stupid. Don't tell me you didn't even prepare the red packet and the greeting gift? You are a dignified prince, you don't need to be so stingy. ”
”Hahaha …”
Gong Jiu laughed heartily. This was the first time someone openly asked him for a red packet and a greeting gift without any hesitation. If he was willing to accept someone else as his child, that person would probably be willing to send a cart full of gifts to him.
Shang Qiuyuan was also speechless. Looking at Ji Tian Ning, who was laughing so much that her branches were quivering, this little sister of his really had a way to deal with the King. He had only called out 'Royal Father' twice when he was already at a loss. Even he couldn't help but admire it. After all, he had put in a lot of effort in order to obtain the favor of the King.
”Don't laugh, even if you laugh, you won't be able to hide it. If you aren't ready today, I'll keep it in my account. After some time, Royal Father will need to compensate you double, otherwise, I will not comply. ”
”Good, good, good. Father will definitely be able to accomplish whatever my son wants. I wonder, what does my son want? ”
Ji Tian Ning thought for a moment, ”I want a carriage that is absolutely comfortable and won't bumpy. It is big enough. Not only can it rest, it can also store a lot of things. It was strong enough that it would not easily break. It could block sabers and swords. The horses that still had to pull the carriage were all horses that could run one thousand miles away. They would never let anyone catch up to them. Other than that, I want a few guards with powerful martial arts skills. They are loyal to me and can protect me from following them. ”
He counted on his fingers as he calculated how much he needed to travel around the country in the future. There was a comfortable carriage that could avoid the pain of being jolted. It was sturdy and durable, and it could fend off swords and sabers. It was very safe.
As for the guards with strong martial arts skills, that was a must. In this chaotic world, if one did not have a few strong martial arts experts following them, they would have long been robbed by some mountain king and become his wife.
”Father, don't be too stingy. This greeting gift is not excessive.”
”No, no, no. Tomorrow, I will gather the skilled craftsmen to build the carriage for my son. As for the guards, my son is the safest in my father's military camp. ”As long as my son is willing, you can choose your father's Iron Guard and serve as your guard as you wish.”
”Haha, Father is the best. He dotes on me the most.”
Ji Tian Ning hugged Gong Jiu and gave him a tight hug with a smile. She almost kissed him on the cheek. Finally, she realized that this was the ancient era of a foreign world, allowing Gong Jiu to survive.
He thought to himself, ”It's good to have an foster father like Prince Fu. It's fine if you want it. Don't worry about it in the future. You'll be captured and brought back by the White Horse Emperor.” With the shoulder king protecting me, I'm sure that the White Horse Emperor doesn't dare to offend the shoulder king. That's the idea. ”Haha, the conditions for my trip to the various countries are about to be completed.”
Shang Qiuyuan smiled, ”Congratulations, royal father. Now, your father has two sons and two daughters. To accompany your father for dinner today is a great celebration. Your son will definitely toast to your father.”