Chapter 958: The Di Clan will definitely rebel (1/2)
Why had the crowd collectively gasped?
Because high on the stage, Long Feiye had suddenly turned, circled his arm around Han Yunxi’s waist, and pulled her close. His other hand had lifted her chin before he planted an aggressive kiss on her lips. Han Yunxi was first caught off-guard, but didn’t struggle. She quickly circled her hands around Long Feiye’s waist and accepted his kiss before returning it forcefully with her own. This only led him to grow even more wanton and deepen the kiss, which grew more and more passionate until the two of them had neglected the rest of the crowd like air.
If this was any other day, Han Yunxi would have shied from such taboos. But she’d long forgotten everything else to vigorously return Long Feiye’s kiss, afraid that he’d think it wasn’t enough, found it wanting, or unworthy to his demands. As waves of gasps followed their actions, Han Yunxi and Long Feiye held on tightly to each other and kissed as if they were on fire. The sentimental sight was poignant beyond words. They controlled the world while the world watched on, but this time they’d left it behind and only had sights for each other.
They had become each other’s world.
The Cloud Realm Trade Consortium elders could only gape, including Third Elder. After living for so many years, they had never seen such an audacious display. Just what were those two doing?!
Baili Qiyu was beginning to grow perturbed. In his impression, His Highness was someone who acted so unrestrained. He leaned towards the conservative. Had Han Yunxi led him astray?
The only person not looking at the stage at this moment was Mu Qingwu. He was staring at his feet instead. Although it should be the couple onstage who felt bashful, Mu Qingwu’s ears had gone completely red from the sight. He didn’t dare to spare the stage another glance. Fortunately, nobody was paying attention to him, or else Mu Qingwu’s pure innocence would be the next big joke of Hundred Poisons Sect. Just how much determination did it take him to run through the streets with his top bared for Mu Liuyue all those years ago?
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Long Feiye and Han Yunxi ended up kissing for a long, long time until they couldn’t even breathe. But Long Feiye only released her long enough for them to catch their breaths before they began kissing in earnest again. If this went on, Han Yunxi was afraid that a certain someone would lose his self-control. Fortunately, he eventually stopped. After releasing Han Yunxi’s lips, he pressed her to his chest before facing the crowd, which instantly grew silent.
A man of action rarely liked to waste words. His deeds just then had told everyone--especially the East and West Qin factions--that he was determined to have Han Yunxi as his woman. Naturally, the alliance between East and West Qin was a certainty as well.
Baili Qiyu was thoroughly silenced, while the elders of Cloud Realm Trade Consortium were still recovering their senses--especially Third Elder, who was still staring blankly onstage. He seemed to have forgotten his entire purpose for coming here. Long Feiye had no time to waste. He was about to take Han Yunxi with him when a man dressed in military attire emerged from the crowd behind the Cloud Realm Trade Consortium elders.
This was none other than Ning Cheng’s most trusted Deputy General Xue.
He was quite conspicuous in his armor emblazoned with “Di” in the front. Although no one recognized him on sight, they knew he was representing the Ning Clan troops.
“Your Royal Highness, neither this soldier nor the Ning Clan troops accept Bai Yanqing’s testimony! This soldier invites Your Royal Highness to make clear distinctions between private feelings and national affairs. By no means should your personal sentiments be confused with matters of reviving the dynasty. Don’t be tricked by others into losing West Qin face.”
What a blunt statement!
Everyone soon quieted down. Han Yunxi’s eyes flashed with a complex expression as she studied Deputy General Xue. She always knew that the true trouble laid not with Cloud Realm Trade Consortium, but the Ning Clan troops. Merchants valued profits, while soldiers valued loyalty. The Council of Elders were old foxes that could size up the situation and judge when to advance or retreat, but the Ning Clan troops wouldn’t compromise so easily. Since Deputy General Xue had already stepped out, it was likely he wouldn’t bow to her status as princess anymore. The Ning Clan troops had only ever followed Ning Cheng, not herself.
Han Yunxi was right. Deputy General Xue’s next words were extremely rude.
He said, “Long Feiye, why didn’t you bring Bai Yanqing down the mountain instead of killing him outright?! Were you harboring a guilty conscience? Afraid that he’d speak the truth? You weren’t killing him to silence him, were you?”
Actually, everyone else had entertained similar doubts, but none of them felt that Long Feiye and Han Yunxi had any reason to act that way. The enmity between East and West Qin were their own as well! Because of this, the two of them had even parted ways in the past. How could they join forces so easily after that? Wouldn’t they just be fooling themselves and the rest of the world? They were the ones who wanted revenge, not the world at large. At most, they were only spectators watching the show.
“Your Royal Highness, don’t turn your back on the West Qin Dynasty or the Di Clan’s loyal devotion!”
“Your Royal Highness, you mustn’t fall for Long Feiye’s lies! He’s been using you this entire time, can’t you tell?”
“Your Royal Highness, just what did Bai Yanqing say? You should know your heart; ask if your conscience is clear!”