who rules over man's destiny
Chapter XIX
The Universal Palace was the emperor's bedroom. H stood under the empty corridor, looking at the dark night sky and taking a deep breath.
He did not expect that he would be the one to sit on the throne in the end. It was not his second brother, nor his third brother, nor his fifth brother who came out of nowhere. It was him, Murong? h! He couldn't forget Yun Xi's shocked and disbelieving expression when she read the posthumous edict. H smiled bitterly." It's not just Yunxi. The entire court, the royal family, and the nobles, including my brothers, were all stunned by my father."
However, Yun Xi did not change her mind just because the throne was passed to him. She still insisted on her father's decision because she was a person who kept her promises and was soft-hearted. Liu Yizhou, that old thing, was completely finished, but he wasn't the last big fish they wanted to catch. At the thought of this, H's expression was cold and hard. The warmth from before was no longer there.
"Emperor, do you still want Fourth Sister-in-law to remain in the palace?”
At some point, Murong Ze had already stood behind the new emperor and asked casually.
Murong? H didn't answer the question but asked,"Fifth brother, everyone is shocked that father passed the throne to me, and the only one who is calm seems to be you, right?”
Murong Ze didn't expect him to ask so directly. He was stunned for a moment before he smiled and said,""Is it really that obvious? I thought my performance was very ordinary!”
"It's just too ordinary, Ah Ze!" Murong Su had appeared. H nodded and didn't bow. Of course, he had the right to do so because he was the head of the family, and even the Emperor had to give him face. Under normal circumstances, these two identities would usually be concentrated on one person. This time, Murong Feixuan's arrangement had once again broken the hundreds of years of tradition in the Celestial Dynasty. He had made a person in the court who could restrict the Emperor.
Murong? H still greeted Murong Su with brotherly courtesy. The latter smiled and helped him up." Why doesn't Your Majesty have any self-awareness of being the emperor?"”
Although she was slightly blaming him, her love for him was obvious.
"Do you still remember the words I said to the emperor when I returned from the New Year's Eve family banquet?”Murong Ze smiled casually. His casual and flirtatious look had always been like this!
Murong? H looked at the night sky and nodded.
"Actually, we are all Imperial Father's chess pieces. All of us, including Yunxi. But even if I knew all the inside information, I was still willing to carry out my father's plan because what he wanted to achieve was exactly what I had been looking forward to.”Murong Ze glanced at his elder brother." Elder brother is the first person to see through everything. I've been wandering outside for many years, but you two, second brother and third brother, are all focused on fighting for that position. You don't know that father has already made a decision. h!”
At the end of his sentence, he gently placed his hand on Murong. On H's shoulder, she called his name warmly and sincerely.
"Only me?"
His two brothers nodded and gave him an affirmative answer.
"I know what Imperial Father wants me to do, and I also know what you all want me to do!”Murong? H smiled bitterly and looked at his two brothers with his bright black eyes.
Murong Ze smiled." Do you know how to do it?”
Murong? H shook his sleeves and strode away. The night wind brought him a firm and helpless voice.
I have no other choice! For the people I care about, for the people I care about, for my brothers, for my lover!
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I actually fell asleep, I actually fell asleep?
The warm sunlight shone in and I opened my eyes. It was as if I was the only one in the huge De Xiu Palace. It was so quiet!
He didn't want to call someone in. The person who came in was definitely not Xiao Jing. When he entered the palace a few days ago, Xiao Jing was stopped outside the palace. Qingfeng didn't dare to make things difficult for others because he had the waist token to enter the palace, but Xiao Jing was different. Hmph! A bunch of villains!
Just as I got up, I saw a palace maid come in. Seeing that I was already on the ground, she hurriedly came over to help me. I didn't want to make things difficult for the servants, but I was really angry in my heart, so my tone was naturally unhappy.
"You barged in without my order. Are all the people in the palace so unruly?”
She walked to the dressing table and sat down. She looked at herself in the bronze mirror and frowned.
The little palace maid wasn't nervous and answered in an orderly manner,""Replying to wangfei, this servant heard that wangfei had woken up and just wanted to quickly come in to serve you. His Majesty had ordered us to serve you well, so this servant really did not dare to neglect!”
After hearing her words, I couldn't help but size her up. She had delicate features and was beautiful and moving. When she smiled, she would definitely be mesmerizing. Her aggrieved appearance could make one's heart ache. If I were a man, seeing her tearful appearance at this moment, I'm afraid I would also stand up for her.
Hmph, he was indeed not a fish in the pond! She might be the phoenix of tomorrow. No wonder!
"What's your name?" I asked her to help me comb my hair, and she became more cooperative.
"This servant is Qifang!"
Her movements were skillful and she quickly tidied my hair. She waited at the side and I tilted my head in front of the mirror." Which palace are you from?”
"He was transferred over from Bright Beauty Palace."
The De Xiu Palace that I live in was originally the residence of Murong Cang's deceased mother. It has been empty for many years. Although there are people in charge of cleaning, a palace maid like Qi Fang definitely wouldn't have been here. It seems that we really can't relax our vigilance in the harem!
I slowly untied her hair. I glanced at her indifferently. As expected, her face was livid, but she didn't dare to flare up or move.
"Then you can go back to Bright Beauty Palace. I don't need you to serve me!”
She turned her head and walked out. Instead of sobbing, she snorted coldly!
I shrugged my shoulders and said guiltily that since she was such a strong person, I think it's better to forget it! She casually tied her hair into a ponytail in front of the mirror. She did not look so shameful anymore.
After Qifang left, there were still people who knew how to be polite.
"Wangfei, do you want the servants to come in and help you get up?”
Look, look, she knew she had to knock before entering.
"Alright, come in!"
Two palace maids came in. They were a little older, probably in their early twenties.
I was very cooperative and cleared myself up as quickly as possible. I even asked them a few questions in between…but it wasn't as strange as before. You still know that you're being sarcastic?
"Would you like some breakfast?"
I shook my head. Right now, I wanted to see my big brother or Murong Ze the most. I had to ask some questions. Even though it might not be necessary, I needed an explanation. I needed to convince myself.
"Lord Azurepeak has been waiting outside for a long time, you…"
I'm dizzy, say so earlier!
"Call him in-"
They actually didn't move. I raised my eyebrows.
"Princess, this…is not good, right?"
I sighed. Forget it, I'll go out myself. What kind of world is this?
Sure enough, I saw Azurepeak standing under the corridor, staring at the rockery in the distance, but I knew that he already knew that I had come out.
"Greetings, Princess Consort!" Kneeling was a big bow. I waved my hand and said,"Alright!" Things were troublesome once they entered the palace.
"Let's leave the palace!" If I really want to leave, Murong? Can H really stop me?
"I'm afraid the emperor…"
That's right, I stayed in Tiandu to help Murong Feixuan complete this plan. This show hasn't come to a perfect end yet. Far away in Xirong, my husband Murong Cang has an army of 250,000 that can shake the Celestial Empire at any time. Murong Che doesn't show any signs, but who knows what he's thinking? Murong Zhan would definitely support his younger brother to ascend the throne? Could it be that a person like him would submit to others? But I, Yun Xi, can only restrain Murong Cang, what's the point of keeping me in the palace? As long as I'm in the sky, can't I still be controlled? Why must I stay in this palace? I don't want to stay here any longer. The atmosphere in the palace is suffocating. I'm really puzzled. Why am I so tired? I actually fell asleep in such a suffocating place yesterday?
Azurepeak and I stood side by side in silence…
"Fourth sister-in-law, are you up?"
My gaze turned cold as I turned to look at the person walking over…
Murong? H slowly walked towards me. Azurepeak beside me had already bowed. I was unhappy and didn't move at all.
"Fourth sister-in-law…"
I interrupted him impatiently." Your Majesty, when can I leave the palace?"”
Murong? H's eyes dimmed, but he still advised me,"The situation in Tiandu is chaotic now. It is safer for Fourth Sister-in-law to stay in the palace.”
I sneered. What logic?
"I'm afraid that the palace is the most dangerous place. What does Your Majesty think?”
I was really a little aggressive, and my attitude was really disrespectful to the emperor. However, the fire in my heart burned more and more, and I couldn't suppress it. Didn't I just vent my anger on that Qifang, so I could only blame Murong? Why did H come over so early in the morning to get rolled eyes?
He was silent for a moment before he finally sighed." Fourth Sister-in-law, do you really want me to say that I wanted to use you as a hostage to restrain Fourth Brother, who has a large army, and put you under house arrest in the palace?”
I was stunned by his words. Yes, everyone is an understanding person, but I have been willful for so long. Am I willful?
Seeing that I no longer speak, Murong? H actually approached me and stood beside me. He looked at Azurepeak who was not far behind him and said softly,"Stay for a while longer. I have already ordered Fourth Sister-in-law's personal maid to enter the palace. This De Xiu Palace will definitely not have any unknown people coming and going. Fourth Sister-in-law, just treat this place as a tidal residence, okay?”
He was almost begging me, and my heart softened. Actually, if I really wanted to lose my temper and fall out with him, then what did I do before? Forget it, forget it! I looked back into his bright black eyes. H, please allow me to call you that for the time being! Will you fulfill my father's last wish? You should know what it is, right?"
"I will!"
"Look into my eyes and say it again!”
"I will, I promise. I swear with all the happiness in my life, I swear with my life!”
I nodded." I believe you, Your Majesty-"
In the end, I finally acknowledged him as the emperor. I made a decision in my heart.
He had just ascended the throne and was naturally very busy. Before he left, I asked him to let me see Murong Su, and he agreed.
Not only did I meet my big brother, but I also met Murong Ze.
I didn't give him a good look. I asked coldly,"You already knew this would happen. Everything was in your plan, right?”
Murong Ze nodded his head. He felt a little indignant and wronged for no reason. Why? Why was Murong Feixuan able to tell him the whole story, but he was so reserved towards me? Was I so untrustworthy?
"Have I always been playing a ridiculous role, Big Brother?”I turned to Murong Su and asked faintly.
" No, Xi-er, you are the most important character in this story. The reason why Father didn't explain it to you clearly was for your safety. Besides…" Murong Su paused and continued,""Besides, you've always abhorred evil and can't hide anything. You can guarantee that you won't leak anything. I'm not lying to you. I have no choice!”
There were always too many things that he had no choice but to do. These three words were very useful. Anything that was difficult to say could be used to avoid it. I understand. I have to understand!
"It seems that the throne is destined to be Murong? F * ck, I really didn't expect it!”
Seeing that I was no longer pursuing the past, Murong Ze finally dared to continue my conversation. He immediately explained,"Actually, the throne can only be his in the end. First of all, there is no need to mention Second and Third Brother. Fourth Sister-in-law can probably guess the ending.”
"Then what about you? Weren't you the one who vowed to come back and fight for the throne?”
Murong Ze smiled bitterly." Fourth sister-in-law, are you still blaming me?”
"No, I blame myself for being too naive.”To be honest, anyone could tell that I was blaming him from my bitter tone.
"Aren't we all following the plan set by Imperial Father? Do I have a choice? The only person who has a choice in this situation is Fourth Sister-in-law. Father only gave you a chance to choose. Have you thought about it?”
Was that an opportunity? But even if it was a multiple-choice question for me to answer, my answer was already expected, wasn't it? Forget it, there was no need to make things difficult for him. Murong Ze was not a casual person!
"As for me, I should be the least likely person to inherit the throne among the seven brothers. No matter what, it won't be my turn. Even if it's Fourth Brother, it's possible, but it can't be me. So don't ask me how I can be so calm. It's just that I knew the truth long ago.”
After knowing Murong Ze for so long, I realized that I had never really looked at him seriously. He was still dressed in white, and his demeanor was peerless. At first glance, you would think that he was an outsider, but when you came into contact with his eyes, you would suddenly realize that he was so alive!
Murong Ze's eyes were always passionate and sincere. Even if he was scheming against you, even if he was putting on a fake smile, his black eyes were still so bright and passionate. Did the mountains and rivers open up such a Murong Ze? Was he really that honest?
I looked at him, and he looked back at me. I looked at him without blinking, and he finally looked away. It turned out that there was still something to be guilty about, wasn't there?
" Xi-er, just stay in the palace. Ah Cang might get news from Tiandu in the next few days. This kid…" Murong Su sighed. I couldn't help but worry. Was he not confident in himself?
"I have already completely acknowledged the new emperor in my heart. Big brother, is this right?”
Murong Su smiled." It's good that you think this way. Xi-er, I will always have a way to protect you. Don't worry!"”
I nodded and said to Murong Ze," You know that I get agitated easily. I did blame you, and I still do. Because you lied to me too, and you're still lying to me now." At this moment, you still have something to hide from me, don't you?”
Murong Ze was stunned by my words. He only dared to look at me after a long time." What did Fourth Sister-in-law say?”
I sighed." Do you still remember the first time we met?”
"Chu Xi?"
"No-"
He was stunned and looked at me in a daze. Even Murong Su realized that something was wrong. He looked back and forth between the two of us." Do you want me to leave?”
I didn't say anything and just looked at Murong Ze. He shook his head.
"Yes, I remember."
"I asked for your name, and the answer you gave me was why?”
He closed his eyes and said," Wangchen, you don't have to worry. Only Wangchen can be carefree!"”
The shock in my heart couldn't be described with words. I stood up abruptly. When I knew what I was doing, I realized that I was already standing in front of him. So close, so close. I looked straight at him and reached out my hand...
"Why, why do you know?”
Murong Su came over to help me up. I groggily followed him as I muttered," How do you know?”
"You actually said these words yourself. It's just that you don't remember!”
Me? When did I?
Murong Su placed me on the chair." I can answer you this, Xi-er!”
I looked over and he slowly told me the whole story.
"It was Third Brother who saved you from underground, but it was Ah Ze who saved your life.”
I looked over and Murong Ze continued,"Yes, you stayed down there for more than a month. You didn't see light for too long, so you couldn't open your eyes at all. You couldn't breathe for a long time, causing you to cough up blood. Do you know how long it has been since third brother saved you and you woke up?”
I shook my head. I didn't have any idea at that time, so I didn't ask.
"Two months! If I hadn't sneaked into Third Brother's mansion and helped you eat the Tianshan Snow Lotus, I'm afraid Fourth Sister-in-law would never have the chance to sing a love song to Fourth Brother.”
I didn't care that he was still in the mood to make fun of me at this moment. I still asked blankly,"Why did you save me?"
Fourth sister-in-law, Sister Xi, Worriless." He looked at me and asked,""How do you want me to address you? Perhaps you don't remember the past at all, and you won't know that I was a short-lived person in your life because you're a newborn, Worriless, Fourth Sister-in-law! However, I don't need a reason to save you. The person you called out to in your coma is Wang Chen. Wang Chen is worry-free. You're no longer my sister Xi who rode her horse in the desert. But I still want to save you.”
So, so that was the case!
Murong Su was also greatly shocked." Ah Ze, Ah Ze…"
"Big Brother, she's your biological sister, right?”
Murong Su looked at me and nodded.
"You know about it too, don't you?"
I nodded!
Murong Ze smiled and repeated,"That's great, that's great. We're a family."?”
I suddenly couldn't bear it, so Yunxi and he used to…
"Aren't you one of us? Fifth Brother, Ah Ze?"
"Four-"
I interrupted him." For example, if we die yesterday, we can look forward. I blame you for always hiding too much from me. I'm afraid I'll look like a fool, you know? There were too many uncertainties here. When I woke up here, I felt like I was floating in the clouds until I met Ah Cang. I need more affection and warmth to soothe my uncertainty because I don't remember anything, understand? What I fear the most is the people I trust hiding and deceiving me, understand?”
"I know, Xi-er. I won't do it again. I won't hide anything from you anymore. I'll discuss it with you, okay?”
I was so agitated and aggressively questioned Murong Ze. In fact, I didn't hate him at all. I just wanted to vent my anger. When I suddenly heard my big brother's coaxing, my heart instantly melted.
"If it's with sister-in-law, it's another matter!”
"Ah!"
Murong Su came back to his senses and knocked me hard." Girl, your face changed too quickly!"”
Actually, I wanted to ease the atmosphere. They all understood my intentions.
When they left that day, Murong Su held my hand and I instantly felt extremely warm.
" Xi-er, I've been looking forward to your reaction when you find out that I'm your brother. I also know that you'll have a lot of questions to ask me. I can't tell you in detail today, but although those old things are not beautiful, you have to be too persistent. In short, you have to protect yourself, understand? Big Brother will also risk his life for you!”
He had always been accommodating and doting on me. The first time we met, he looked at me with such a warm gaze. Although I didn't know that this was my biological brother at that time, I still felt his warmth and softness. This was the blood relationship.
After knowing that Murong Ze and Yun Xi had a relationship and that I wasn't Yun Xi, I didn't dare to look at him, so when he looked over, I lowered my head.
"Why did Fourth sister-in-law's aura disappear just now? Now she's shy.”
"I-"
"Fourth sister-in-law, you are you, she is her, you are her, and she is you! Do you understand what I mean?"
I nodded. Of course I understood. I am Yunxi, and I am also Worriless. For me to be able to survive here using Yun Xi's body, there must be fate. This is fate. Not only did I extend her life, but I will also continue her mission. However, I couldn't continue her love. If I fell in love with Murong Ze here, it might not be a happy ending. After all, there were still differences. Murong Ze knew this. He was afraid that I couldn't see through him, so he said those words. Actually, it's not like I can't see through it. I just can't accept it.
That day, she had been thinking about Murong Ze. After knowing what he was thinking and what happened between him and Yun Xi, she had always felt guilty and angry towards him. Why didn't she say it earlier? Did he have to create so many misunderstandings?
"Wang Fei, His Highness requests an audience outside the palace!”
I was feeling dizzy when Azurepeak came in to report.
Murong Zhan wants to see me? What day is it today? Who am I? Did it suddenly become a hot cake, Murong Zhan…
I had never seen him alone before, and my heart was beating fast.
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