Chapter 51 (1/2)

Chapter 51

Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

”What does he need me for?” Chu Qiao asked Zhu Cheng.

”This is what Master ordered me to give to you.” A long black cloth wrapped around a slender sword, only the handle was revealed. Chu Qiao knew that the sword was the same one she used to kill Zhalu's men.

”Master said that since your sword has now been returned back to you, he wants his own sword back.”

”It is not with me now.” Chu Qiao furrowed her brow and said, ”You should have told me earlier so that I could have brought it with me.”

”Oh?” Zhu Cheng froze and replied, ”I told Lieutenant Colonel Song.”

Chu Qiao sighed and thought to herself, Telling him is as good as not saying anything. She stretched out her hand to take the sword and said, ”I will take the sword first and then I will get my men to send his sword over.”

”Miss Chu,” Zhu Cheng looked uncomfortable and replied, ”Master said both of you do not want to have anything to do with each other, so things should be solved as soon as possible without any delay. How about this? I will wait for you here so you can go back and send someone to bring the sword here.”

Do not want to have anything to do with each other? Chu Qiao raised her eyebrow as she took the sword and said, ”Fine.” Right after, she turned and left.

Sheng Jin Palace did not allow anyone to carry weapons. Even though there was no one watching, Chu Qiao still hid the sword inside her fur coat and walked slowly to Ying Ge court.

Two days later, she would begin her assignment in the Cavalry Camp. This was a very strange appointment and the timing was also very abrupt, which led Chu Qiao to be surprised. Even though it was only a low-ranked officer, it still caused some attention in government and the public. After all, she was still a woman, especially she was well-known as Yan Xun's right hand.

The Emperor of Xia began to use people from Yan Bei? What did that mean? Did he want to leave the past and bring Yan Xun back to Yan Bei in order to keep the peace?

But that was impossible. After so many years, the Emperor had always turned a blind eye to Sheng Jin palace's infighting towards Yan Xun. Even though he did not personally do anything, as an emperor, his indifferent attitude encouraged others with ulterior motives to exterminate Yan Xuan. If not for Yan Xun and Chu Qiao's cautiousness, they might have already died after rounds of arrow shooting.

The Emperor of Xia had once killed Yan Xun's own parents and brothers in front of Yan Xuan. Within a night, he managed to knock down a beast into the pits of hell. Then, it was absolutely impossible to let Yan Xun return to Yan Bei. It was not like the Emperor did not want to kill him, but it was because he failed to do so.

The date of Yan Xun's return was approaching. How could he hand Yan Bei over to that resentful beast so easily?

So, what was the intention of the Emperor's appointment? There was almost no one who really knew Zhen Huang City. Chu Qiao was Yan Xun's strongest aide. Chu Qiao, who was not even 15 years old, had been protecting Yan Xun for the past seven years in many life or death situations. She was very agile and had amazing swordsmanship. Maybe the Emperor really liked her and planned to protect and nurse her? Or, was it to remove Yan Xun's protection in order to eliminate her as one of his competitors?

No one knew the real reason, hence many speculations circulated. Chu Qiao knew that things were never that simple and that she had not figured out the answer to the problem.

Around Chang Xuan Street was Xuan Men Road. There were high, red walls on both sides of the road, with bright yellow tiles that were covered with snow. Loud footsteps suddenly sounded. Chu Qiao frowned and thought, Was I wrong about today? Was there a court meeting today?

Those attending the court meeting were high-level officials from Sheng Jin palace. Chu Qiao needed to kneel and leave the room. She walked to the corner of the wall and knelt against it. Her head drooped down as her fur coat covered her facial features, only revealing her white and smooth neck.

Light footsteps approached her and stopped by her side. A deep voice sounded from above her head. ”Raise your head.” Chu Qiao frowned and slowly straightened her body. Out of all places, she had met her enemies here. Her luck today was really bad.

Her face was as smooth as jade under the reflection of the snow. Her eyes were as black as ink, and her figure was slender. Even though she was skinny, she was very independent and calm. She was still young and her body was not fully grown, but she had a very cold aura around her.

The man's eyes narrowed slowly as his right hand clenched unconsciously. The red sun shone on them, giving the snow a red glow. His middle, ring, and little finger were broken and had golden buckles to cover them up.

”Hit her.” A deep voice suddenly echoed in the wind. The guards on both sides, who already started gearing up, immediately came around. A strong looking man stepped up and raised his large hands to slap her harshly.