the second chapter
He looked at me in surprise, Murong Cang.
"Are you crying?"
It was not a question.
"Yes."
She could only give him an affirmative answer.
He didn't ask why. As smart as he was, he definitely wouldn't ask.
"Are you done crying? I'll take you out for a walk after you're done crying.”Sigh, Murong Cang, have I ever said that you're really very smart?
The streets of ancient times were very different from modern times. The degree of prosperity was not on the same level at all, but it was interesting.
It was rare for there to only be me and Murong Cang. Little Jing, that little tail, was bitterly waiting at home. I deliberately ignored her resentful gaze and steeled my heart to sneak out alone with Murong Cang. She even wore a useless veil at his request. Of course, to be honest, he was really thoughtful. I seem to have forgotten to mention that Yunxi is almost like me. She's definitely worthy of being the champion of Homme Fatale. Therefore, it was better not to attract the wind and attract butterflies. Although Murong Cang was not a good person, it was better to avoid trouble.
I originally thought that Murong Cang would bring me to a quieter place, a more interesting place. Who knew that it would actually be a stroll on the streets. He and I sat in the best restaurant in the country. From this window, we could see the entire market. The view was extremely vast. I saw the shopkeeper personally welcome us when we came in with a respectful face. It seemed that he knew Murong Cang. Moreover, this seat was clearly Murong Cang's reserved seat. Hmph, having a status is different. You can be arrogant wherever you go.
After serving a table full of dishes, Murong Cang ordered that no one was to be disturbed. Those shopkeepers and waiters naturally accepted the order in fear.
Only the two of us were left. I took off my veil and smiled at him, capturing the unmistakable surprise in his dark jade-like eyes.
"I didn't expect you to take me out to stroll the streets. I thought you would take me to a quieter place. For example, I heard that the scenery of Mount Cloudseal outside the city is very pleasant.”I had nothing to say.
He smiled slightly." In terms of quietness and interest, how can it compare to your Tide-making Residence?”
Hehe, he even knew how to bootlick. Yes, it was very useful. I immediately smiled like a spring flower, satisfied.
The number one restaurant in China does have its own advantages. Anyway, I'm very satisfied with this meal. Of course, the person who accompanied me to eat also played a big factor. Being with Murong Cang was always worry-free, worry-free. He was like warm sunlight, shining on my body and into my heart. This feeling was something that she couldn't experience when she was with Wang Chen. It was a faint warmth and satisfaction, but now it was a strong warmth and anticipation, looking forward to the next story.
I still went to the legendary Cloudseal Mountain. It really lived up to its reputation. I had never been to any famous mountains and rivers in the 21st century, but I had read a lot of introductions on the Internet. I once encouraged Wang Chen to sneak out, but he refused. When we left the island and finally could, I was attracted by the bustling city and forgot about it.
Standing on this beautiful mountain peak and looking at the capital, he suddenly felt a sense of emptiness.
"What do you think will happen if I jump down from here?”
"Not really." Oh? What a cool answer.
"Why?"
"I heard that my qinggong is very good." It was even cooler, and it was also very…cocky!
I laughed and he laughed too. Perhaps affection sprouted and grew in this smile.
We sat on the ground like that. He saw that I just sat down like that. He didn't have the demeanor of a young lady from a noble family at all. He only raised his eyebrows slightly. When I looked at him, I felt that his posture was normal, as if he was born to be so casual and unrestrained.
There was nothing to say. Silence, a warm silence. The setting sun was very red, covering his body as if it was plated with a layer of gold. I wonder if I am the same in his eyes.
The sun was setting in the west, and it was almost dusk!
"Are we going back?"
"Let's go back!"
After I went back that day, I was scolded by Xiao Jing. It seemed that he could not treat her like this in the future. Otherwise…
"Miss, how can you leave me alone like this?”
"Yes, yes…"
"Miss, how can you and the Fourth Prince stay alone on the mountain until the sun sets and not return?‘
" Yes, yes…" Who said he didn't come back? If I didn't come back, then who are you scolding?
"Miss, you have to pay attention to your reputation.”
"Yes, yes…"
"Miss, you and the Fourth Prince, you…you two, did something happen?”
" Hmmm??" I bounced up." What?" Looking at Xiao Jing's inquisitive face, I felt like a flock of crows were flying over my head. Gossip seemed to be the same from ancient times to the present. I held her down with a serious expression." Stop your imagination now, okay? There's nothing. Go and make Miss a cup of good tea now. You'll definitely have a share the next time you go out.”
What did I say? I said so much at the beginning, but my last sentence was the key to solving the problem. Looking at her happily making tea, I deeply reflected on myself. What's there to sigh about? Isn't it because you taught me well?
I've been interacting with Murong Cang more and more. I know what's going on between us. However, he seemed to be very tired recently, so I couldn't get an answer from him.
"I heard that the Second Prince has returned to the capital."
Xiao Jing's words woke me up. Some things were the same in ancient times and in the present, such as the Eight Trigrams, the struggle for power, and the killing of brothers. In the history of the Celestial Empire, there were the mutiny of Emperor Xuanwu, the Rebellion of the Eight Princes, and so on. Sigh, I only hope that I can witness it forever and not get involved.
It is said that the Crown Prince is an extremely gentle person. He is romantic and affectionate, and even kind and easy to handle. I guess that he is indeed a very good man, but he will definitely not be a good Emperor. Of course, this was all hearsay. Thanks to Xiao Jing, the gossip queen, I now know the situation in China like the back of my hand. The legendary Second Prince was said to be an extremely cold person, the complete opposite of the Crown Prince. Are they born from the same father? No wonder people said that the dragon had nine sons, each of them different! (Editor's note: This sentence doesn't seem to be explained in this way.)
Sigh, I realized that I was really exhausted. Although my peaceful life made me comfortable, I always wanted to go out and walk around. In fact, I was such a person in my bones. Regarding the matters of my previous life, I will call that world my previous life. I will try my best to forget it. I want to live happily in this world. If I am defeated and become like a hedgehog, then there is not much meaning in living this life. Moreover, my life is not mine alone. I have actually continued Yunxi. I want to forget that I was once Worriless. I want to forget all the happiness and pain that belonged to Worriless. Otherwise, he would be letting down many people. I believe that you'll be forgiven. I'll try my best to live a better life.
But I have to admit, if I continue to stay with Murong Che, I won't be able to find the life I want. The Second Prince's return to the capital indicated that a new round of power struggle was about to begin. If I continue to be with Murong Cang and Murong Che, even if I'm not involved in the power struggle, I'll definitely be affected.
Looking at Xiao Jing, who was sitting under the tree and embroidering, I thought about it. I wanted to leave, but the problem was, should I take Xiao Jing with me? And how am I going to live after I go out? I do have a lot of wealth in my hands, thanks to the Murong brothers. But in such a closed era, in such an era where men are superior to women, where can I go? Would my 21st century karate and taekwondo still be popular in this world of martial arts masters? I wasn't worried that I wouldn't be able to see Murong Cang again. Even though there was a bit of reluctance in my heart, I knew what a long term plan was.
The struggle for power will eventually come to an end. The Murong brothers are not characters that can be waited for long. As for Murong Feixuan, I have no choice but to feel sorry for him. It was said that he was only fifty years old and his health was very poor. He was gradually unable to do anything about the government, which caused his sons to fight so fiercely. He had the intention of putting them on the stage. It seemed that the current emperor was also unable to do anything about it. It was really sad, the sorrow of those in power. I couldn't help but think of my father. My father didn't have the tragedy of his sons killing each other, but he faced the fate of being deceived by them. Even now, I still believe that my father's death had nothing to do with my brothers. It was all fate. Although they hated him and me, it was impossible for them to kill my father. The one who killed my father must be someone else. I just don't know if they will avenge my father. After all, I'm already dead. They hate me the most. They won't have no feelings for my father. As for me, that Worriless has already become a distant scenery.
Yun Xi was an orphan now. She had no family or any attachment, so she could go to the ends of the world. Bringing Xiao Jing along might make her suffer, but I'm really afraid of loneliness. The battle for the throne will definitely end in three to five years. Murong Feixuan won't be able to endure for long, or I should say that the Murong brothers won't be able to endure for long. In short, I will come in three to five years. At that time, Murong Cang shouldn't be too old. If he still remembers me, I hope to be able to talk about a love without smoke. And now, he has too many things to worry about. I'm just a burden. I might have some thoughts about Xu Yusheng, but I wouldn't be so impulsive. Most importantly, I'm only 16 years old now. Marriage is illegal. (Editor's note: It's normal in this era. Those are all excuses. If you want to go out and make a living, just tell the author. Bribe him and everything will be fine. Why do you have to talk nonsense?)）
He had made up his mind to leave and planned to tell Xiaojing about it at the end. He wondered if she would fly into a rage when the time came. Since I have already made up my mind, I should secretly make some preparations. However, many times, plans were not as fast as changes!
When I finished packing up and was about to leave on a dark and windy night, an accident happened to stop me.
Look, what kind of people are standing in front of me!
I'm really flattered that Prince Six personally led a team to announce the imperial edict. Murong Xun's eyes were actually very similar to Murong Che's. However, one was gentle and elegant, while the other…would always frown arrogantly and look at others with a mocking gaze. It made one feel extremely uncomfortable.
What did the imperial edict say? My father, Yun Zhengchen, was actually a treacherous official who betrayed the country and joined the enemy. Fortunately, the emperor had not punished him for his crimes. He was first killed by his own people, and his family was also killed. Then what should I do as the daughter of a guilty minister? The emperor didn't say what to do with me when he received the imperial edict. He only wanted to see me. What's there to see? Could it be that Yunxi knew some important secret? Otherwise, why would she hide her and let her live alone? Confusion, confusion!
Also, I'm very curious why Murong Che and Murong Cang didn't come to save me. Where did they go at such a critical time? He had already come to the residence to behave atrociously. Could it be that Comrade Murong Che had not heard anything at all? Or did he choose to protect himself and send me to my death in the end? If that's the case, why did he save me back then? Could it be that Yun Xi really knows some incredible secret? They have a motive for everything they do to me? To be honest, I really didn't want to believe that Murong Cang's burning eyes would harbor evil intentions, but the things that happened during this period of time made me have no choice but to measure the bellies of all the gentlemen with the heart of a villain.
Xiao Jing teared up as she followed behind the large group of people. Fortunately, there were no handcuffs in this era. Moreover, they thought that a weak woman like me wouldn't be able to play any tricks, so they didn't have to use the prison carriage. No matter how bad the carriage sent by the Imperial Palace was, it was still overly gorgeous. Even though it was only used to capture a criminal like me, I still had to praise the magnificence and comfort of this carriage. I was extremely satisfied.
I've always known that I should be a lady. Whether it's Worry-Free Sky or Yunxi, they're definitely at the level of a lady from a noble family. If I curse, I wonder if it will affect my popularity. However, when Murong Xun finally brought me to the palace gates, and I still did not see Murong Che or Murong Cang, I actually cursed out loud, TNND!
I didn't sound good, so the people outside probably heard me. But who would care about him? I swear that he wouldn't understand what 'kicking' meant in his next life.
I alighted at the palace gates and saw Murong Xun looking at me impatiently. I walked closer to him and mocked in a low voice,"Since you're a criminal, you don't have to be so polite to this little girl. Since you want to show your grace, you don't have to put on a dead face.”
These words are really vicious and arrogant. Sigh, I'm going to die anyway, but I can't let them look down on me. Hmph!
I thought that he would be furious, but I accidentally heard a low laugh. I turned around in confusion, only to see Murong Xun's proud and cold face. I wonder if I have a problem with my ears at the age of sixteen. Tsk ~~~
"I heard that you lost your memory?" Not only was his expression annoying, but his voice was also so cold that it made people uncomfortable. And I'm sure he's not asking me again. He already knows the answer. They definitely had spies in Murong Che's residence.
"Yes." I didn't have a good tone. Anyway, I've already given up. I'm not afraid of offending people. You can still let me die twice.
"Don't you remember what happened?”He asked again.
Wait, why was he so interested in this? Could it be that he knew the original Yun Xi? Did he find something wrong? I really felt like a bird startled by the twang of a bow. Actually, I had a guilty conscience and was always afraid that someone would expose me.
He couldn't speak. Silence was the best camouflage. He couldn't speak carelessly. Wait a little longer. No, it was impossible for him to know Yun Xi. Absolutely not. How could I have forgotten that the expression he had when he first saw me was definitely not something that an acquaintance should have? That unmistakable amazement in his eyes should be the first time he saw me. Then he was trying to get information from me. He must be observing my expression now. How preposterous.
I turned around and smiled at him." I really don't remember anything. Could it be that Yunxi was fortunate enough to have met the sixth prince a few times in the past? Then please tell Yunxi, did she offend you in the past? If so, this little girl will apologize first. You'd better not take it to heart.”
I'll kill you. Let's see what you say. I was waiting to see him blush, but the truth was always unexpected.
He smiled meaningfully, giving me goosebumps.
"This king doesn't have that luck, but you really don't remember a person, that person who is always dressed in white.”
As if I remembered!
" I'm sorry, I don't have any impression of him at all." I suppressed my nervousness and said lightly,""Maybe it was too much of a shock, so he lost his memory completely.”Let's see what else you have to say.
"Oh? That's really a pity."
What was a pity? This kid really knows how to arouse my curiosity. However, it's too late to continue scheming. The Emperor's royal study is right in front of me.
Seeing Murong Feixuan, I was even more certain that my original guess was very accurate. The current Emperor of the Celestial Dynasty was really weak, as if he was going to die at any time. He sat-oh, no, I should say he was lying on the dragon throne, his face as pale as paper. When he saw me, his ashen eyes suddenly lit up. I was surprised, this-why?
Murong Xun retreated under orders, leaving only me and the big boss of the Celestial Empire in the huge royal study. Could it be that they were so at ease with me, not afraid that I would take the opportunity to assassinate them or something? One must know that Murong Feixuan was really vulnerable now.
"Get up!" It was a very warm voice, a father's voice.
Only then did I realize that I was still kneeling. Sigh, it seems like this is the first time I've knelt to someone. Since the dragon's grace is so great, I'll respectfully accept it.
"Xi-er…"
Don't make it seem like we're very familiar with each other. Don't have any messy secrets. I can't stand the secrets of the palace. After all, there are some tragedies.
"Your Majesty…"
"Xi-er, you've suffered."
I'm dizzy. Can you get to the point?
" Cough, cough, cough…" He seemed to have difficulty speaking." Xi-er, how have you been all these years?”
I didn't know what kind of answer was appropriate, so I could only mumble,"It's alright."
"Did your father treat you well?"
To be honest, I really don't know about this. However, looking at Yun Xi, she should be raised quite well. Moreover, in such a critical time, her father actually left her alone. She should be very good.
Seeing me nod, Murong Feixuan sighed in relief. I can't help but ask some questions about Yun Xi. But do I really have to ask? What was the point of asking? However, if I don't ask and don't know anything, then will I always be led by the nose by others in the future? Based on the current situation, my plan to stay out of trouble is definitely not going to work. That Second Prince Murong Zhan can't be underestimated. He just returned and he's already so generous. I always thought that I was just a small character. It's so childish and laughable. From the moment Murong Che saved me, I should have known that things wouldn't be that simple. But I just don't want to face it. Yun Xi herself had many secrets and this involved the royal family. Otherwise, she would not have been summoned by Murong Feixuan alone. Was all of this within Murong Che's expectations? It seemed like it was. His calm expression had already explained the problem. Then what about Murong Cang? Did he know? There was a stab of pain in my heart for no reason. It turned out that I had already believed him. After being betrayed and hurt by my most trusted Wang Chen, I easily believed another person again. And this person, he... Will he betray my trust?
"Your Majesty, may I ask you some questions?”I asked carefully.
Murong Feixuan smiled gently and nodded. "You heard about your father. What do you want to ask about him?"”
I nodded and felt relieved." My father-?”
I don't believe that Yunxi's father is a traitor!
"Don't you trust your father?”He interrupted me and asked instead of answering.
I blurted out,"I absolutely believe in my father.”I nodded fiercely. I didn't know why, but perhaps this was my instinct. Perhaps it was a remnant of Yunxi's feelings.
Hearing this, the Emperor smiled in relief.
"What a good child. Your father will definitely be able to smile in the afterlife.”He was indifferent, but I could hear his reluctance. It turned out that he was really as the legends said-terminally ill.
"Zheng Chen, your father is the most amazing person in the Celestial Empire. You just have to remember this.”
I was still confused, but it seemed that the great Emperor was unable to answer my doubts. He was extremely weak, and after saying these few words, he was clearly exhausted. Poor man-I couldn't help but sympathize with him.
"Your Majesty, then why did you issue such an imperial edict?”
" Cough cough cough…" Murong Feixuan paused." What imperial edict?"”
"You asked the sixth prince to summon me into the palace. Is it an imperial edict about me being the daughter of a guilty minister?”
When he heard this, his expression turned ugly, but he immediately covered it up and said,"Those rumors about your father are all rumors. I have already officially issued an imperial edict to confer him the title of Duke of Wei. How…how could there be such an imperial edict?”
I gritted my teeth. Bastard Murong Xun, don't fall into my hands!
As the orphan of the late Duke Wei, I was bestowed the title of Princess Wuyou. I was really fated with this word and was given a manor. It turned out that the Yun family had their own manor in Tiandu. However, after all, the entire family was wiped out overnight. That empty manor was sinister and always ominous. I didn't expect the murderer to be so ruthless. Not only did he kill all the Yun family members, but he also didn't let go of the servants. It was really a river of blood. I was even secretly glad that I didn't see it with my own eyes. It was too terrifying. Who was the murderer? Should I pursue this question? Was he going to be alone, or…
The current situation doesn't seem ideal for me. It seems that it's difficult for me to secretly leave the capital. I'm sure that there's more than one party watching me right now. He couldn't help but sigh,[Yunxi, oh Yunxi, what do you know?] Worriless, oh Worriless, why can't you possess someone else?
That day, when he came out of the Imperial Palace, he saw Murong Cang talking to Murong Xun from afar. Hmph, I couldn't help but sneer. He was clearly hostile to death, but he was still chatting and laughing. Murong Cang was also a scheming person. However, when he saw that I had come out safely, he still revealed a sincere smile as if he had been relieved of a heavy burden. Even though it was only for a moment, I keenly captured it, so I immediately forgave him. I could always be so tolerant towards people. I didn't even hate Fearless and the others. It was just that Wang Chen-my heart-was in pain. My character determined my fate. So many years later, I smiled and said to him,"Although I suffered a lot, I don't regret it. Although she was hurt many times, she didn't blame anyone. If I didn't have a forgiving heart, I wouldn't have met you. If I didn't have this forgiving heart, I would definitely have missed you.”
I know that Murong Cang is really worried about me. He came to wait for me to explain everything. He glared fiercely at Murong Xun. This fellow actually dared to pass down a fake imperial edict. Or should I say, he deliberately distorted the contents to make me misunderstand. He had been on tenterhooks for half a day, but there was actually nothing. Murong Feixuan saw me because he knew that I wasn't dead, but he misled me.
Of course, it was also my fault for being too closed off. I simply didn't pay attention to what was happening outside. I was almost isolated from the world in Tide-making Residence. The only three people I came into contact with were Murong Che, Murong Cang, and Little Jing. They were the ones who didn't want me to think of sad things the most. Naturally, they wouldn't take the initiative to mention it, resulting in today's incident. Forget it, I've learned from my mistakes. I'd better be more careful in the future. This is really a dog-eat-dog place. Sigh, I've fallen everywhere, but I just had to fall here. Could it be that the injuries I suffered in my previous life were not enough? It's not easy for me to be reborn, so you're testing me like this again?
As I left with Murong Cang, I couldn't ignore the burning gaze that was constantly lingering behind me, as if it wanted to stare through me.
I didn't offend him, did I? It seems like he offended me.
It's starting to get lively
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